Description
The Omron BF306 Body Fat Monitor gives you the body composition data you need quickly and accurately. It provides you with your specific body fat percentage and body mass. It is also an excellent tool to measure your body fat percentage and body mass on a continuous schedule. It is an accurate, validated device for home, clinical and fitness use.
The Omron BF306 Body Fat Monitor features a handy 9-user memory so can be used by a group of different people. The monitor is easy to use and all you have to do is stand with your feet shoulder length apart, input data, hold the monitor straight in front of you and press start. Within a minute the measurement is ready. This validated medical device has been developed and endorsed by specialists.
The Omron BF306 Body Fat Monitor has a sturdy design and its software can measure bodies of up to 199kg. There is normal or athlete mode for more accurate measurements, and body fat percentage and body mass index are shown simultaneously in an easy-to-see large digital display and a bar display that can be read at a glance.
Body fat percentage refers to the amount of body fat mass in regards to the total body weight described in a percentage. The Omron BF306 Body Fat Monitor estimates the body fat percentage by the Bioelectrical Impedance (BI) method.
What is the Bioelectrical Impedance Method?
Muscles, blood vessels and bones are body tissues having a high water content that conduct electricity easily. Body fat is tissue that has little electric conductivity. The Body Fat Analyzer sends an extremely weak electrical current of 50 kHz and 500 µA through your body to determine the amount of fat tissue. This weak electrical current is not felt while operating the Body Fat Analyzer.
The Bioelectrical Impedance Method safely combines the electric resistance with the distance of the electricity conducted. Correct posture and consistent measuring conditions need to be maintained for the best results.
How to estimate the body fat percentage
Hydrodensitometry, or underwater weighing, has been the established method for accurate evaluation of body composition. Omron has used research information from several hundred people using the underwater weighing method to develop the formula by which the Body Fat Analyzer works. The body fat mass and body fat percentage is calculated by a formula that includes five factors: electric resistance, height, weight, age and gender.
What is the submerged body weight weighing method?
The underwater weighing method submerges a person in a pool from head to toe to be weighed. Omron has collected information on people from 10 to 80 years of age using this method.
(There are certain conditions, such as with dialysis patients, when significant differences may occur between the estimated and actual body fat values. These differences may be related to consistently changing ratios of body fluid and/or bone density).
The Omron BF306 Body Fat Monitor contains
- Body Composition Monitor.
- 4 AA Manganese Batteries (R6).
- Instruction Manual.
- Warranty Card.
Uses
The Omron BF306 Body Fat Monitor gives you the body composition data you need quickly and accurately. Data includes body fat levels along with your BMI and classification. It also features a handy 9-user memory so can be used by a group of different people.
The Omron BF306 Body Fat Monitor will provide your specific body fat percentage and body mass. It is also an excellent tool to measure your body fat percentage and body mass on a continuous schedule. It is an accurate, validated device for home, clinical and fitness use.
Application
How to Insert the Batteries
While pressing the mark on the battery cover on the back of the unit with your finger, slide off the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Insert two AAA batteries with the polarities in correct alignment.
Slide and securely close the battery cover.
Battery life and replacement
When the battery replacement symbol flashes, replace both batteries with new ones. Replace the batteries after turning off the power. Dispose of the used batteries according to the disposal method in the municipality where you live.
Battery life: Two AAA batteries will last approximately 1 year (when measurements are made twice a day). Because the supplied batteries are for monitor use only, they may have a shorter life.
As the batteries may leak and damage the main unit, please note the following points: Remove the batteries from this unit when you are not going to use it for a long period of time (approximately three months or more). Replace the worn batteries with new ones immediately. Do not use manganese and alkaline batteries together. Do not use new and worn batteries together.
How to Measure: Set the Personal Data
Turn on the power. Push the On/Off button. All displays turn on.
Set the personal data If you don’t want to set personal data for each measurement: Select the guest. The display GUEST flashes. Push the Set button. The display GUEST changes to NORMAL / ATHLETE selection mode. Set the personal data.
When you want to set the personal number and store the personal data: Select the personal number. When Guest is flashing, push the Up / Down button and select a personal number from 1 to 9. Push the Set button. The personal No. turns on and changes to NORMAL / ATHLETE selection mode. Set the personal data.
When you have already set your personal number and stored your personal data: Select your personal number. Push the Up / Down button to select your personal number. Push the Set button. The personal No. turns on and the personal data is displayed. Start the measurement.
Setting of personal data
How to select NORMAL / ATHLETE mode: Each time you push the Up / Down button, the display of NORMAL / ATHLETE flashes. Push the Set button to select NORMAL or ATHLETE.
Should I use Normal or Athlete mode?
NORMAL / ATHLETE selection
Calculate your FIT index by using the formula below. Use Athletic mode if your FIT index is over 60 or more otherwise select Normal mode.
FIT Index = Frequency × Intensity × Time
FIT Index ≥ 60 =Athlete
FIT Index < 60 = Normal
Number & Frequency of Exercise
5 = Daily or almost daily
4 = 3 to 4 times per week
3 = 1 to 2 times per week
2 = A few times per month
1 = Less than once per month
5 intensity: conditioning exercises = Cycling – > 12 mph pace, Weightlifting – vigorous, powerlifting or bodybuilding, Rowing – moderate to vigorous, Stationary cycling – moderate to vigorous effort, Rowing machines – moderate to vigorous effort, Aerobic dancing – high impact, Step aerobics, Running -> 5.0 mph, Rope jumping, Rollerblading (roller skating), Ski machine or Stairstepping.
5 intensity: sports = Basketball – competitive, Boxing, Football, competitive Handball, racquetball, squash Ice hockey, Karate or kickboxing, Rockclimbing, Rugby, Soccer – competitive, Tennis Swimming – competitive, lap Speed skating – competitive, Skiing – cross-country or Skiing – downhill racing.
4 intensity: conditioning exercises = Cycling – < 12 mph pace, Weightlifting – moderate effort, Stationary cycling – light effort, Rowing – light effort, Calisthenics Stretching / Yoga Rowing machines – light effort, Water aerobics or water exercise, Aerobic dancing – low impact, Jogging – < 5.0 mph, Walking – > 2.5 mph, Swimming – leisurely or Rollerblading – leisurely.
4 intensity: sports = Archery, Basketball – shooting baskets, Bowling, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Horseback riding, Baseball, Softball, Tai Chi, Volleyball – competitive, Wrestling – competitive or Ice Skating – < 9 mph.
Time & duration:
4 = 45 minutes or more
3 = 30 to 44 minutes
2 = 15 – 29 minutes
1 = less than 15 minutes
Example:
You run 5 times a week for 30 minutes
FIT Index = Frequency X Intensity x Time
75 = 5 x 5 x 3
FIT Index ≥ 60, Athlete mode
Setting of height
(Setting range: 3′ 4″ to 6′ 6″)
Confirm the height setting screen. The height value 5′ 7″ flashes. The height is indicated.
Push the Up / Down button to set the height value. The height value increases increments by 1/4″. By pushing the button for more than 1 second, the height values change at high speed.
Push the Set button to set the height value. The display changes to the weight setting screen.
Setting of weight
(Setting range: 23 lb. to 440 1/2 lb.)
Confirm the weight setting screen. The weight value 135 lb. flashes and the weight is indicated.
Push the Up / Down button to change the weight value. The weight value increments change by 1/2 lb. By holding the button for more than 1 second, the weight values change at high speed.
Push the Set button to set the weight value. The display changes to the age setting screen.
Setting of age
(Setting range: NORMAL, 10 to 80 / ATHLETE, 18 to 60 years old)
Confirm the age setting screen. The age value 40 flashes and the age is indicated.
Push the Up / Down button to change the age. The age values change by 1 year. By holding the button for more than 1 second, the age values change at high speed.
Push the Set button to set the age value. The display changes to the gender setting screen.
Setting of gender
(Setting: male / female)
Confirm the gender setting screen. The gender “male” flashes.
Push the Up / Down button to change the gender. The display of male or female flashes alternately. Push the Set button. All the set items are fixed and stored. “Ready” is displayed.
To change any values: Push the Set button to flash the personal data you want to change. Push the Up / Down button to change the setting.
By pushing both the Up and Down buttons at the same time, the current blinking display will reset to the initial value.
How to delete all 9 personal data values from the memory: Push the Up button and select the personal No. 1. Push the Set button for 2 seconds. All personal data are deleted and all displays turn on. (Same state in which the On/Off button is pushed).
If you leave the set items in the setting screen without confirmation, the display will change to the initial values or the values before setting in approximately 1 minute. After 1 minute, the unit will automatically turn off.
When your age, weight, or height has changed, reset the value accordingly.
How to Measure: Start the Measurement
Start the measurement. When the values are set to height of 6′ 3 1/4, weight of 149 lbs., age 37 years old, and gender male:
Stand with both feet slightly apart.
Hold the grip electrodes. Wrap your middle finger around the groove of the handle. Place the palm of your hand on the top and the bottom electrodes. Put your thumbs up, resting on top of the unit.
Hold your arms straight out, at a 90 degree angle to your body. Do not move during the measurement.
Confirm the ready to measure display.
The Ready indicator turns on.
Push the Start button.
The display Start turns on.
Hold the electrodes with both hands. The unit automatically detects that it is held and starts measurement.
The display flashes one by one and moves to the right end.
The BMI judgment bar turns on immediately after the body fat percentage and the BMI are displayed. (The bar at the right end flashes). You can start another measurement when the Ready indicator turns on.
Push the On/Off button to turn the power off.
If you do not push the On/Off button, the unit will turn off automatically in approximately three minutes after displaying the measurement results.
How to Measure: How to Interpret the Measured Results
Body fat percentage Displays the body fat mass as the percentage of body weight.
BMI classification Displays LOW, NORMAL, HIGH, or VERY HIGH.
BMI is an internationally used index to show the body condition by checking the balance between the height and the weight. It is calculated by the following formula:
BMI: Body Mass Index= (weight (lbs) x 703) / height (in) / height(in)
BMI in metric = weight (kg) / height (m) / height (m)
How to Care for and Store the Unit
Clean the main unit with a soft dry cloth. If the main unit is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth lightly dampened with water or detergent, then wipe it dry with a dry cloth. Be careful so that no water gets inside the main unit.
Do not wipe the unit with benzene, gasoline, paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile detergents.
