THE BODY COMP SCALE BCS Series Operations Manual Val hall a S ci enti fic, Inc. 12127 Kirkham Rd, Poway, CA 92064 P h: ( 8 00 ) 5 48 -9806 | (858)457-5576 Fax: (858)457-0127 www.bodycompscale.com valhalla@valhallascientific.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I - INSTALLATION 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 Receiving and Inspection Initial Operation Check Safety Precautions Storage PAGE 3 3 3 3 SECTION II - OPERATION 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-5-1 2-5-2 How Does the Scale Work Connections and Power-Up How to make a measurement The Printer Printouts Plain Print Mode Graphic Print Mode 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 SECTION III - CODES & LIMITS 3-1 3-2 3-3 Enabling Body Builder, Ohms, and Unit Count Functions Weight Only Measurement Limitations 7 8 8 SECTION IV – CAL
SECTION I - INSTALLATION 1-1 RECEIVING AND INSPECTION The Body Comp Scale has been thoroughly inspected and tested at the factory prior to shipment and should be operational when received. However, an inspection should be performed to determine if any damage has occurred during shipment. If shipping carton damage is apparent when received, the carrier agent should be present when the unit is unpacked.
SECTION II - OPERATION 2-1 HOW DOES THE BODY COMP SCALE WORK? The easiest way to explain the answer to a customer is to start with an example which is, “If you have two women who are each 5’6”, 140 lbs, and 45 years old, the first woman may be 31% BF and the other may be 26% BF. The reason is because the 2nd woman has more muscle mass, which means she has more total body water. The way we know how this is when they grip the handles an electronic signal passes though their muscle mass.
2-3 HOW TO MAKE A MEASUREMENT 1. Stand on scale. Models BSC-2 and BCS-3 subject must NOT be wearing shoes or socks. Height display will flash. At this point measurements can be selected in either Metric or English measurements. Select desired standard by pressing the Lbs/Kgs button on right hand side of display face. a. For metric: enter height in centimeters (cm), ex. 1.79meters:enter 179(cm) b.
When you change or install an ink cartridge, in the Epson Printer series, press the 3rd button on the printer.) As ink cartridges need to be replaced, the printer will light the color that needs to be replaced. 2-5 PRINTOUTS Upon completion of the body comp measurement, it is important to remain standing on the scale platform until the printer begins to print. You will notice two flashing LEDs to the right of the Body Fat % display.
SECTION III - CODES & LIMITS 3-1 ENABLING BODY BUILDER, OHMS VALUE, AND UNIT COUNT FUNCTIONS. In order to enable the body-builder predictive equation (To qualify as a “body-builder” that person must be at least 20% above their ideal weight and that weight must be primarily muscle mass) 1. 2. 3.
3-2 WEIGHT ONLY MEASUREMENT 1. Step on platform, wait for flashing zeros 2. Press "1" then press enter. Weight only will be displayed. The Body Comp Scale has a built in weight modifier of 3.5 pounds of clothes for children and 4.5 pounds of clothes for adults. As a result, the displayed weight includes your clothes. However within the algorithms, the weight of your clothes is automatically deducted to provide an accurate body fat percentage.
SECTION IV – MAINTENANCE 4-1 CALIBRATION, CARE & CALIBRATING THE SCALE FOR ACCURATE WEIGHT Your Body Comp Scale has been properly calibrated before leaving the factory. If at any time the scale is not giving an accurate weight, please call so we can help you with the following six steps below: 1. Remove 4 screws from the left side of the control panel (fig. 4). Facing the scale from the left side, you will see 2 screws inside the panel (fig. 5).
4-2 CALIBRATING THE SCALE FOR ACCURATE %BODY FAT 1. Step on platform, when zeros flash press “7951 Enter”. A number will appear on the display. 2. To lower the % body fat: enter a lower value. The lower the number, the lower the % body fat. To increase the % body fat: enter a greater number (not to exceed 225). The higher the number, the higher the % body fat. 3. After you have entered a value, press “Enter”. The display panel will read “SET”. 4. Step off the scale and re-test your % body fat. 5.
4-3 WARRANTY & SERVICE Your Body Comp Scale has been thoroughly inspected and tested in accordance with the rigid specifications of American Weights & Measures. Valhalla Scientific guarantees that the Body Comp Scale shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty covers all components of the Body Comp Scale.
SECTION V - TROUBLE SHOOTING 5-1 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE This scale is inspected and tested thoroughly and before it ships from the factory. If a minor problem develops, it is usually repaired once the problem is identified. The checklist provides possible solutions for your convenience. Problem Possible Causes Possible Solution Err appears on the display after initial power up. Super Capacitor is discharged and needs charging. Wait about 10 seconds and unplug the power adapter.
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