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USER ’ S MANUAL FUTREX ® -5500A/WL BODY F A T AND FITNESS AN AL YZER FUTREX INC. 6 Montgomery V illage Avenue Suite 620 Gaithersburg, MD 20879 V ersion 1.0[...]
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2 FUTREX-5000A/WL USER’S MANUAL This manual provides you with all the information needed to operate the FUTREX-5500A/WL T able of Content s Appearance and Part Names ...................................................................................................... ................. 3 Preparation ...............................................[...]
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3 Futrex-5500A/WL Optical Standard Light W and AC Adapter Biceps Locator Light Shield RS-232 Cable Fitness Wheel Bodyometry™ Software Appearance and Part Names[...]
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4 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 W and Cable to the con[...]
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5 Printer Paper Installation Remove the clear plastic cover from the printer . S tart feeding the paper into the slit inside the Paper Roll Comp artment by pressing the P APER FEED key . NOTE : The paper must be thermal paper and cut square prior to inserting[...]
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6 Models of the FUTREX Body Composition Analyzer There are three models available for estimating percent body fat in humans: • FUTREX-5500/XL Estimates the percent body fat of Adults only (ages 18-80) • FUTREX-5500A/ZL Estimates the percent body fat of: 1.) Adults 2.) Adolescent Children (13-17) 3.) Pre-Adolescent Children (5-12) When age is en[...]
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7 Percent Body Fat Measurement TO ESTIMA TE PERCENT BODY F A T : 1.) Turn Power Switch ON. The display will show a software version number (e.g. AO.51) 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 from the Light Wand is aligned with the silver stripe from[...]
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8 4 a ) The printer will ask “ENTER # SITES: 1 or 3”. There are two alternative measurement methods. • One Site Measurement - The measurement is on the midpoint biceps of the dominant arm (the arm used for writing). • Three Site Measurement - The measurement is made combining data from three body sites: • Biceps - The first measurements a[...]
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9 4 b ) Press ENTER to start the body fat estimation sequence. 4c ) Enter Weight in lbs. or kg. (refer to page 29 to switch between English and Metric Units). Press ENTER . 4 d ) Enter Height in inches or cm. 4 e ) Printer will show MEASURE BICEPS. Place Light Wand firmly on biceps of the dominant arm (see page 15 for locating exact measurement poi[...]
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10 4 g ) Remove the Light Wand and replace it on the same point on the biceps. Press GREEN BUTTON on the Light Wand. The display will flash a decimal point, then the number “1b”. 4 h ) Place Light Wand firmly on Triceps of same arm (see page 16 for exact measurement point). Press ENTER . The display will flash a decimal point. Don’t move the [...]
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11 5. ) Press ENTER to start the body fat estimation sequence. 6 ) Enter Age in years 7 ) Enter Sex by pressing the MALE or FEMALE Key . 8 ) Enter Weight in lb or kg. Press ENTER. 9 ) Enter Body Frame by pressing the SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE Key (not asked if the subject is bewteen the ages of 5 and 17). There are many methods for measuring Frame Siz[...]
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12 1 0 ) Enter Height in inches or cm (whole numbers only: e.g. 68 in. is acceptable). Refer to page 29 to switch between English and Metric units. Press ENTER. 1 1 ) Enter F .I.T . V alue (not asked if the subject is bewteen the ages of 5 and 17). The following procedure provides a quantitative method to determine a subject’s Physical Activity R[...]
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13 1 1B ) Enter Intensity V alue. Press ENTER . INTENSITY 5 Aerobic activities that result in sustained heavy breathing and perspiration (e.g. high impact aerobics, running, speed swimming, distance cycling). 4 Intermittent aerobic activities that result in sustained heavy breathing and perspiration (e.g. tennis, racquet-ball, squash). 3 Moderate a[...]
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14 1 5 ) Press the GREEN BUTTON on the light wand. The display will flash a decimal point following the number “2”. 1 6 ) Percent Body Fat is displayed and printed. The FUTREX-5500A/WL will also print the following information: • Fat Weight (lbs of body weight that is fat). • Lean (fat-free) body weight. • T otal Body W ater (FUTREX-5500 [...]
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15 Prior to conducting the actual body composition analysis, you should locate the proper measurement site at the biceps of the dominant arm. 1 ) Have the test subject hold his/her arm straight out, with the elbow locked, and the palm of the hand facing up towards the ceiling. 2 ) Using the Biceps Locator (shown below), find the “halfway point”[...]
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16 (for use with 3-site test using the athletic calibration) 1 ) Have the test subject bend his/her arm at a 90 degree angle, then using a tape measure or ruler of adequate length, measure from the top of shoulder to the tip of elbow . 2 ) The measurement point will be half way between these two points. For example, if the distance from the top of [...]
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17 Adjusting The Percent Body Fat Reading The FUTREX-5500A/WL 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-5500A/ZL estimations traceable to their own laboratory . For those users the following adjustmen[...]
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18 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-5500A/WL. 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 ”. 2 )[...]
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19 NOTE : It is important to: • Aim the silver stripe of the Light W and 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. AL W A YS avoid estimations under strong lights (e.g. direct su[...]
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20 Displaying the Date The FUTREX-5500AWL allows you to display the date on each printed test result. The default setting from the factory is to not display the date. If you wish to display the date, you must first activate that feature: 1) Switch the instrument “ON.” 2) During the 15 second countdown press the Number “ 2 ” key . The letter[...]
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21 Connecting the Futrex to a Computer The FUTREX-5500A/WL allows you to communicate with a PC to make use of software that is included with your FUTREX-5500A/ WL. In order to connect to the PC, you must use the RS-232 cable that was included with your instrument. RS-232 Cable 1) Connect the RS-232 cable to the serial connection on your PC. 2) Plug[...]
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22 Using its built-in thermal printer , the FUTREX-5500A/WL can provide two analysis programs for Adult User ’s only: • Fitness Analysis (Also available using the optional Epson Printer Kit. See page 20 for details.) • Update Analysis • Y outh Fitness Analysis The Fitness Analysis is based upon the Metropolitan Life Insurance T ables combin[...]
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23 7 ) Enter Height in inches or cm (whole numbers only; e.g. 68 in. is acceptable, 68.5 will not be accepted). See page 29 to switch between English and Metric units. Press ENTER . 8 ) Enter Weight in lb. or kg. (whole numbers only). See page 29 to switch between English and Metric units. Press ENTER . 9 ) Enter Body Frame Size by pressing SMALL ,[...]
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24 The FUTREX-5500A/WL can print the Fitness Analysis Report directly to an external printer without need for any external compute r. The following is required if you desire to use this feature: • Plain white tractor feed paper . • Printer - Epson Model LX-300 +. • RS-232 Printer Serial Cable - T o communicate from the FUTREX-5500A/ZL to the [...]
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25 This printout (for Adult Users only) allows you to compare your previous weight and percent body fat with your current values. It is available only from the FUTREX-5500A/WL ’s built in thermal printer . T o 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 st[...]
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26 1 1 ) Enter Original Percent Body Fat obtained from the FUTREX-5500A/WL prior to starting any body fat gain/loss program (be sure to press the decimal point). Press ENTER . 1 2 ) Enter Current Percent Body Fat. This is the percentage value recently obtained by the FUTREX-5500A/ZL. Press ENTER . 1 3 ) Enter Activity Level by pressing the LIGHT , [...]
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27 This printout allows you to print a fitness analysis report for children from the ages of 5 to 17. T o obtain a Y outh 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. 2 ) Press the CLEAR Key to cancel the 15 second countdown. 3 ) Press the SELECT [...]
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28 The FUTREX-5500A/WL 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 +. •[...]
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29 The Function Mode provides the user with 7 program options: • Selection of Metric or English units. • Selection of a Calorie Limit Mode. • Use of Dotson-Davis Equations. • Selection of Color Fitness Analysis or Standard Fitness Analysis • Modification of F .I.T . V alue Settings • Selection of Date Display • Selection of DA T A STR[...]
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30 F2 - Selection Calorie Limit Mode The Fitness Analysis Program can be operated in two different calorie modes. The first mode allows the FUTREX-5500A/WL to calculate the subject’s daily caloric intake. The second mode allows the subject to enter his/her daily caloric intake value. After entering the Function Mode: a ) Press “ 2 ” The displ[...]
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31 F3 - Use of Dotson-Davis Equations After entering the Function Mode: a ) 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. b ) T o Change Between Equ[...]
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32 F5 & F6 - F .I.T . V alue Settings Y ou may utilize the F5 and F6 settings to customize how your FUTREX-5500A/WL asks the F .I.T . V alue questions. The following table provides the F .I.T . settings for each configuration: * NOTE : If you select this configuration, you will be prompted by the FUTREX-5500A/WL to pre-set the F .I.T . levels o[...]
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33 F7 - Date Display After entering the Function Mode: a ) Press “ 7 ” If “0” is displayed, the unit will display the date on the printout. If “1” is displayed, unit will not display the date on the printout. b ) T o change, press “ 0 ” or “ 1 ”. Press ENTER to save the change. c) T o Exit the Function Mode, turn the unit OFF . [...]
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34 T roubleshooting 2) Display shows “1999.9” or “-1999.9” a) Bad connection between Light Wand and Probe Socket b) T oo much/too little light a) Be sure the Light Wand is properly inserted into to Probe Socket b) Be sure the Light Wand is properly seated in the Optical Standard when Zero Adjusting. 1) Display shows “LOBA T” Batteries a[...]
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35 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE MEASURES 3) Bad Repeatability a) Inconsistent Measurement T echnique b) Incorrect Zero Adjustment Procedure c) Not measuring at the proper location on the arm a) Ensure that there us enough pressure applied between the Light Wand and the subject’s arm b) When taking a measurement, ensure that the Silver Stripe[...]
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36 5) Printer Stops a) Low batteries. b) Bad battery contact. c) Bad AC connection. a) Replace batteries (see page 4). b) Remove batteries and clean tabs with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). c) Unplug the AC Adapter from the wall socket and from the unit. Clean the adapter contact with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). 4) Unusually high bod[...]
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37 FOR MORE INFORMA TION OR ASSIST ANCE, CALL 1-301-733-9368 6) Print is too light or does not print. a) Printing on wrong side of the paper . b) Wrong type of printer p aper . c) Print head is dirty . a) Make sure paper is inserted to print on the “shiny” side of the paper . b) Paper must be thermal paper . c) Clean the print head by carefully[...]
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38 1 ) MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUE • Estimation Principle: Near Infrared Interactance T echnique based on technology from the United S tates Department of Agriculture. • Estimation Range: 2.5% to 50% 2) PRINTER OUTPUT • Fitness Analysis • Update Analysis • Color Printer • Physical Rating 3 ) SERIAL POR T : Bi-directional synchronous 2400 baud[...]
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39 Keypad Descriptions Summary: Key Name ZERO ADJUST : When the Display shows “Sd”, insert the probe firmly into the “Optical Standard”, and press this key to automatically calibrate the unit. SELECT PROGRAM: This key is pressed prior to the Program Keys in order to select one of the “Computation Programs”. FITNESS : One of the “Compu[...]
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Printed In U.S.A.[...]