USER'S MANUAL FUTREX7-5000/XL BODY FAT AND FITNESS COMPUTER FUTREX INC. 130 Western Maryland Pkwy Hagerstown, MD 21740 Version 8.
FUTREX-5000/XL USER'S MANUAL This manual provides you with all the information needed to operate the FUTREX-5000/XL. Table of Contents Appearance and Part Names ......................................................................................................................................................................1 Preparation............................................................................................................................................................................
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PREPARATION 1. Battery Installation Insert 6 1.5V "AA" size alkaline batteries into the battery compartment located on the rear of the Main Body. Be sure the batteries are oriented as indicated in the battery compartment. NOTE: Batteries must be alkaline type. Other types will not work. 2. Light Wand Connect the Light Wand Cable to the connector jack located on the right hand side of the Main Body. It is recommended that the Light Wand always remain attached to the Main Body.
Remove the clear plastic cover from the printer. Start feeding the paper into the slit inside the Paper Roll Compartment by pressing the PAPER FEED key. NOTE: The paper must be thermal paper and cut square prior to inserting.
MODELS OF THE FUTREX BODY FAT AND FITNESS COMPUTER There are two models available: ! FUTREX-5000/XL Estimates the percent body fat of Adults only (ages 18-80) ! FUTREX-5000A/ZL Estimates the percent body fat of: 1) Adults 2) Adolescent Children (13-17) 3) Pre-Adolescent Children (5-12) CAUTION: This Manual is only for use with the FUTREX-5000/XL 6
PERCENT BODY FAT MEASUREMENT TO ESTIMATE PERCENT BODY FAT: (Is date correct? See page 17.) 1) Turn Power Switch ON. The display will show a software version number (e.g. 7.25) and will then start a 15 second countdown. The display will show Sd. 2) Insert Light Wand into Optical Standard. Be sure the silver stripe on the Light Wand is aligned with the silver stripe from the Optical Standard. 3) Press the ZERO ADJUST Key. The display will now show 0.0. The zero adjustment has been made.
) Enter Body Frame by pressing the SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE Key. There are many methods for measuring Frame Size. Futrex does not recommend any specific method but does offer two techniques often used for determining frame size: a) Ankle Girth ! Measure the ankle girth at the smallest point above the ankle with the tape as tight as possible. ! Standards Small Frame Medium Frame Large Frame Men Less than 8 in. 8 to 9.25 in. Greater than 9.25 in. Women Less than 7.5 in. 7.5 to 8.75 in.
) Enter Height in inches or cm (whole numbers only: e.g. 68 in. is acceptable). Refer to page 23 to switch between English and Metric units. Press ENTER. 11) Enter F.I.T. Value The following procedure provides a quantitative method to determine a subject's Physical Activity Rating. A person's F.I.T. value is a function of 3 parameters: ! Exercise Frequency - How often the exercise is performed. ! Exercise Intensity - How much energy is expanded during exercise.
2 1 11C) Moderate aerobic activity (e.g. recreational volleyball, moderate speed walking). Light aerobic activity (e.g. normal walking, golfing). Enter Time Value. Press ENTER. TIME 4 3 2 1 Over 30 minutes 20 - 30 minutes 10 - 20 minutes Under 10 minutes NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT TO: Aim the silver stripe of the Light Wand directly toward the shoulder. Keep the arm relaxed (do not permit the subject to flex his/her muscles).
13) Press ENTER. T h e CAUTION: Do not move the Light Wand while the decimal point is illuminated. The actual estimation is being made at that time. d i splay will flash a decimal point following the number "1". Then the number "2" will be displayed. 14) Remove the Light Wand and replace it on the same point on the biceps. 15) Press ENTER. The display will flash a decimal point following the number "2". 16) Percent Body Fat is displayed and printed.
Off Message An Off Message will appear and the FUTREX-5000/XL Automatic Power Down feature will turn the unit off if the user has not pressed any key for 6 minutes. To use the unit again, turn the Power Switch OFF and ON again.
SELECTING THE BICEPS MEASURING SITE 2) Using a 12" ruler or the scale provided on the Arm Band, measure the length between the armpit and the inside of the elbow. 3) To mark the Measurement Point, measure halfway between the armpit and the elbow at the "belly" of the biceps muscle. (More technically stated: measure along the exterior line of the biceps halfway between the antecubital fossa and the acromion).
ADJUSTING THE PERCENT BODY FAT READING The FUTREX-5000/XL has been carefully calibrated to provide body fat estimations. The calibration is traceable to the generally accepted hydrostatic procedure. However, some users may desire to have the FUTREX-5000/XL estimations traceable to their own laboratory. For those users the following adjustment procedure is provided: 1 Turn unit on. 1) During countdown press CLEAR, SELECT PROGRAM, RISKS. 2) The digital display will read "A1". Press ENTER.
9) Press CLEAR. To exit this mode: ESTIMATING RELATIVE FAT DISTRIBUTION In addition to estimating percent body fat, a relative body fat estimation on other sites of the body (e.g. quadriceps, abdominal region) can be obtained using the FUTREX-5000/XL. 1 Turn Power Switch ON. The display will show a software version number (e.g. 7.30) and will then start a 15 second countdown. The display will show "Sd". 1) Insert Light Wand into Optical Standard.
! Aim the silver stripe of the Light Wand vertically toward the upper portion of the body. ! Keep the body site to be estimated relaxed (do not permit subject to flex muscle area being estimated). ! Use the Light Shield to block the external light. ALWAYS avoid estimations under strong lights (e.g. direct sunlight) because errors may occur. ! Press ENTER. The display will then show a decimal point following the number "1".
NOTE: This relative body fat is not a direct "Percentage" estimation. This value, however, can be used as a guide to monitor changes in fat distribution within the location estimated. To Estimate Another Site or Repeat an Estimation - Place the Light Wand firmly on the particular body site and follow steps outlined in 6 and 7. OFF Message - An OFF Message will appear and the FUTREX-5000/XL Automatic Power Down feature will turn the unit OFF if the user has not pressed any key for 6 minutes.
SELF MEASUREMENT OF PERCENT BODY FAT 1) Purpose of the Arm Band: ! Locates the measurement site on the biceps. ! Blocks out all external light that might interfere with the measurements when self testing percent body fat. 2) Using a 12" ruler or the scale provided on the Arm Band, measure the length between the armpit and the inside of the elbow. Extend the Arm Band so the Scale is facing up. 3) Adjust the gauge on the Arm Band to the length of your upper arm.
4) Make a ring out of the Arm Band and place your dominant arm through the center of the ring. 5) Tighten the Arm 6) To locate the proper measurement site, the Arm Band pointer should be perpendicular to the inside crease of the elbow joint (standard anatomical position/open palm). 7) To measure percent body fat, follow steps 1 through 11 on pages 6 to 9. 8) Insert Light Wand into the center hole of the Arm Band. Make sure the Light Wand touches the skin. SETTING THE CORRECT DATE Band.
The FUTREX-5000/XL requires that the date be manually changed each day. Use the following procedure to change the date: 1) Press SELECT PROGRAMS then press DATE. The printer will show the current setting, e.g. June 1, 1996. 2) Printer then prompts user to change month. Use keypad to enter new month (i.e. "1" = January, "2" = February, ... "12" = December). If no change, just press ENTER. 3) Printer prompts user to change day. If no change, press ENTER, or type in correct number and press ENTER.
PRINTOUT PROGRAMS The FUTREX-5000/XL provides two analysis programs for Adult User's only: ! Fitness Analysis ! Update Analysis FITNESS ANALYSIS The Fitness Analysis is based upon the Metropolitan Life Insurance Tables combined with the National Institutes of Health published data on the interrelationship between body weight/fat and longevity/health risks. The program prints diet and activity suggestions to allow you to reach the recommended fat/weight levels.
4) 5) Enter Sex by pressing the MALE or FEMALE Key. Enter Height in inches or cm (whole numbers only; e.g. 68 in. is acceptable, 68.5 will not be accepted). See page 23 to switch between English and Metric units. Press ENTER. 6) Enter Weight in lb. or kg. (whole numbers only). See page 23 to switch between English and Metric units. Press ENTER. 7) Enter Body Frame Size by pressing SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE. Refer to page 7 to determine size. 8) Enter Age using the numbered keys. Press ENTER.
This printout (for Adult Users only) allows you to compare your previous weight and percent body fat with your current values. To Obtain an Update Analysis Printout: 1 Turn Power Switch ON. The display will show a software version number (e.g. 7.30) and will then start a 15 second countdown. 1) Press the CLEAR Key to cancel the 15 second countdown. 2) Press the SELECT PROGRAM Key. 3) Press the UPDATE Key. 4) Enter Sex by pressing the MALE or FEMALE Key.
10) Enter Original Percent Body Fat obtained from the FUTREX-5000/XL prior to starting any body fat gain/loss program (be sure to press the decimal point). Press ENTER. 11) Enter Current Percent Body Fat. This is the percentage value recently obtained by the FUTREX-5000/XL. Press ENTER. 12) Enter Activity Level by pressing the LIGHT, MODERATE or HEAVY key. This value corresponds to your daily activity during normal working hours. 13) Enter F.I.T.
COLOR PRINTER The FUTREX-5000/XL can directly communicate with an external printer without need for any external computer using Futrex's unique full color fitness forms. The following is required if you desire to use this feature: ! Preprinted Color Forms - This 4 page form provides extensive data for your clients. ! Printer - Epson Model LX-300 ! RS-232 Printer Serial Cable - To communicate from the FUTREX-5000/XL to the Epson Printer.
NOTE: Printer must be set to 2400 baud rate. If a malfunction occurs (e.g. paper jam), you must turn off both the printer and the FUTREX-5000/XL before restarting. FUNCTION MODE The Function Mode provides the user with 3 program options: ! ! ! Selection of Metric or English units. Selection of a Calorie Limit Mode. Use of Dotson-Davis Equations. To Enter into the Function Mode: 1 Turn Power Switch ON. 1) Press the RISKS Key during the 15 second countdown.
b) To Change Between Units Press either 0 or 1 and the display will show the change. c) Press ENTER if this is correct. d) Press ENTER a second time. If you fail to press ENTER a second time, the FUTREX-5000/XL will continue to use the original setting stored in the FUTREX-5000/XL. e) To Exit the Function Mode, turn the FUTREX-5000/XL OFF. F2 - Selection Calorie Limit Mode The Fitness Analysis Program can be operated in two different calorie modes.
After entering the Function Mode: 1 Press 3. The display will show either "F3 0" or "F3 1". If "F3 0" is displayed, the Dotson-Davis Equation will be used. If "F3 1" is displayed, the Dotson-Davis Equation will be omitted from the Body Fat Estimation Program. a) To Change Between Equations: Press either 0 or 1 and the display will show the change. Press ENTER if this is the correct change. b) To Exit the Function Mode, turn the unit OFF.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE MEASURES 1) Display shows "LOBAT" Batteries are low a) Replace batteries (Refer to page 3). a) Bad connection between Light Wand and Probe Socket a) Be sure the Light Wand is properly inserted into the Probe Socket. b) Too much/too little light b) Be sure the Light Wand is properly seated in the Optical Standard when Zero Adjusting.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE MEASURES 4) Unusually high body fat estimates (40-50%) a) Too much light present during the measurement. a) Do not lift the Light Wand from the subject's biceps until a "2" appears on the screen during the first estimation or the printer starts printing after the second estimation. b) Use the Light Shield to block the external light. Always avoid measurements under strong lights (e.g. direct sunlight) because errors may occur. 5) Printer Stops a) Low batteries.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE EstimateS 6) Print is too light or does not print. a) Printing on wrong side of the paper. a) Make sure paper is inserted to print on the "shiny" side of the paper. b) Wrong type of printer paper. b) Paper must be thermal paper. c) Print head is dirty. c) Clean the print head by carefully removing the Paper Cutter. Insert a clean piece of rough paper (a typical business card is ideal) between the print head and rear paper roller.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1) MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUE ! Estimation Principle: Near Infrared Interactance Technique based on technology from the United States Department of Agriculture. ! Estimation Range: 2.5% to 50% 2) PRINTER OUTPUT ! Fitness Analysis ! Update Analysis ! Color Printer ! Physical Rating 3) SERIAL PORT: Bi-directional synchronous 2400 baud, 8 bit, 1 stop; +/-9 volt nominal 4) USER "ID" SEQUENCE: 1 to 32,000 auto-incremented; not user resettable 5) POWER SOURCE: Six AA 1.
KEYPAD DESCRIPTION Summary: Key Name ZERO ADJUST : SELECT PROGRAM: FITNESS UPDATE : : When the Display shows "Sd", insert the probe firmly into the "Optical Standard", and press this key to automatically calibrate the unit. This key is pressed prior to the Program Keys in order to select one of the "Computation Programs". One of the "Computation Programs". This key selects the "Fitness Analysis" program. One of the "Computation Programs". This key selects the "Update Analysis" program.
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