MARSDEN MBF-6000 Body Composition Scale User Manual
- May 15, 2024
- MARSDEN
Table of Contents
MARSDEN MBF-6000 Body Composition Scale
Please take time to read these instructions before starting to use the scale.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Marsden professional medical scale. This is a precision Class III weighing instrument and considerate use will result in many years of accurate weighing. The scale has a maximum load capacity of 300kg which must not be exceeded.
Product Specification
| Model | MBF-6000/MBF-6010 |
|---|---|
| Accuracy Class | Class III |
Capacity/Division
| 300kg x 100g
Body Mass Index (BMI) 0.1 increments
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)1 kcal increments Fat % 5-50% / 0.1% increments
Fat Mass (FM) 0.1kg increments
Fat-Free Mass (FFM) 0.1kg increments Total Body Water (TBW) 0.1L increments Bone Mineral content (BM) 0.1kg increments Muscle Mass (MM) 0.1kg increments
Protein Mass (PM) 0.1kg increments Intracellular Water (ICW) 0.1L increments Extracellular Water (ECW) 0.1L increments
Skeletal Muscle Index (SM) 0.1kg/m^2 increments Visceral Fat Area Level (VFA) 1 level increments Metabolic Age (AGEM) 0.1 year increments
Body impedance 0.1ohm increments Health score 1% increments
Weight of Scale| 9.5 Kg (MBF-6000) 12.5 Kg (MBF-6010)
Units of Measure| Kg
Function Keys| ON/OFF, ATHLETIC, MALE/FEMALE, ZERO, TARE, TIME, PRINT, 0-9
Base dimensions| 340mm x 450mm x 80mm
Operating Temperature| 0 to 40˚C
Power Supply| 7.2v 2000mA rechargeable battery or AA (1.5×6) 9V batteries.
Medical switch AC adaptor 12V 1A UE24WV-120200SPA & UE24WB-120200SPA
Display| 2cm LCD (three-row LCD)
Measurement System| 4 Polar Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Measurement Current| 50kHz 500uA
Measurement Style| Left leg; right leg
Measurement Range| 200 ~ 1000W /0.1W
Input Items
| Gender: Male/Female
Body Type: Standard/Athletic Age: 10-80 years old
Height: 60-210cm / 2ft-7ft 11.0in
Warranty| 8 years
Safety Instructions
Before putting the device into use, please read with care the information
given in this user manual, which contains important instructions for proper
installation, use and maintenance of the device. When the scale is switched
on, the display should read 0.0. If it doesn’t, press the ZERO key. The device
is designed to detect when a stable weight is achieved. The indicator will
beep twice to indicate a stable weight value, at which point your reading can
be taken.
Marsden/the manufacturer shall not be liable for damages arising from failure to heed the following instructions:
- When using electrical components under increased safety requirements, always comply with appropriate regulations.
- Inappropriate installation/use will render the warranty null and void.
- Ensure the voltage marked on the power supply unit matches your main supply.
- This device is designed for use indoors.
- Observe the permissible ambient temperatures for use.
- The device meets the requirements for electromagnetic capability. Do not exceed the maximum values specified in the applicable standards.
- Batteries should be kept away from small children. If swallowed, promptly seek medical assistance.
- If you have any problems, contact Marsden/your local dealer/your service partner.
WARNING
TO INDIVIDUALS WITH A PACEMAKER OR OTHER INTERNAL MEDICAL DEVICES
This scale sends a weak electrical current through the body during
measurements. Individuals who have internally implanted medical devices, such
as pacemakers, should not use this medical equipment due to the risk of
malfunction to the device that may be caused by the weak electrical current.
Do not use this scale if you are pregnant.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock or product damage, never insert or remove the power cable with wet hands. Do not under any circumstances dismantle or alter the device, as this could result in electric shock or injury as well as adversely affect the precision of the scale’s measurements. Use only a correctly wired (100-240VAC) outlet, and do not use a multiple outlet extension cable. Physically disabled persons should not attempt to take measurements alone but instead should be assisted in using the device.
Maintenance
- The scale does not require any routine maintenance. However, we recommend checking the scale’s accuracy at regular intervals. If any inaccuracies occur, please contact your local dealer or service partner.
- If you are in the UK, service contracts are available from Marsden to keep your scale accurate and reliable for longer. Call 01709 364296 for more information.
Cleaning
- We recommend using alcohol-based wipes or similar when cleaning the scale.
- Please do not use corrosive liquids, large amounts of water or high-pressure washers.
- Always disconnect the scale from the main power supply before cleaning.
Disposing of the Scale
- This product should not be treated as regular household waste but should be handed into an electrical/electronic equipment recycling centre.
- You can obtain further details from your local council, your municipal waste disposal company or from where you purchased the product.
- Alternatively, you can return this product to Marsden – we will recycle this free of charge,
Intended use
- This scale is intended for use to determine the weight of patients, supported by professional personnel and in rooms intended for carrying out healthcare.
- The weighing value can be read after a stable weighing value has been obtained. Before use, the scale must be checked by an authorised person to ensure it’s in a suitable condition.
- The device is intended to measure one subject at a time.
Explanation of Graphic Symbols
Product Structure: MBF-6000
- A: Remote Display
- B: Digital LCD
- C: Control Panel
- D: Pads for feet
- E: Platform
- F: Adjustable feet
- G: Battery in the holder
Product Structure: MBF-6010
- A: Remote Display
- B: Digital LCD
- C: Control Panel
- D: Pads for feet
- E: Platform
- F: Adjustable feet
- G: Battery in a holder
Product Assembly (MBF-6010 only)
Please note: For safety and ease, recommend this scale is assembled by two
people.
- Position the column of the MBF-6010 on top of the base, as shown in the graphic on the left, ensuring wires are neatly fed from the base through the inside of the column.
- Holding both the base and column, turn the scale over and secure it with screws, as shown in the graphic on the left.
Before Operation
- Install a rechargeable battery pack in the battery compartment of the indicator. Alternatively, plug the connector of the AC adaptor into the port on the indicator (shown below).
- Attach the printer to the scale using its 9D connector.
- Ensure the paper is installed in the printer before switching on the scale.
- The MBF-6010 will require some assembly. The column will need to be screwed to the base: the location for screws is on the underside of the base. For assistance, call 01709 364296.
Setting the Date & Time
- Press ON/OFF to switch on the scale.
- Press TIME, entering the Date/Time setting menu.
- The year of the last date record will be displayed; the 1st digit will flash.
- Change the flashing digit by using the numerical key on the control panel.
- Press the TIME key to enter the Date menu.
- Change the flashing digits by pressing the numerical key on the control panel.
- Press TIME, entering the Time menu.
- Change the flashing digit by using the numerical key on the control panel.
Format of display
- Year: Yes
- Date: MM.DD
- Time: HR: MIN
Press TIME to save the setting. LCDs the updated data by a sequence of YEAR, DATE and TIME. Return to weighing mode.
Operation Instructions
- Press ON/OFF. “0.0” will appear on the top LCD.
- Ensure the printer is connected to the back of the indicator. The printer can be switched on by pressing the I/O switch.
- Press PRE-TARE. Input the weight of your clothes. A minus weight will be displayed on the top LCD.
- Select the body type by pressing one of the buttons.
- Press ENTER, then input your data. A height reading will be displayed and the first digit will flash. Input your height using the numerical keys.
- Alternatively, if you have an HM-201D height measure attached this information will be transferred to the scale automatically.
- Press ENTER. An age will then display below the height, again the first digit will be flashing. Use the numeric keypad to input your age.
- Press ENTER, and a flashing arrow will appear in the lower right corner. When this displays you can stand on the scale.
- Step on the four electrodes of the platform with bare feet. Stand straight without bending your knees.
- Weight will be displayed on the top of the LCD then will appear with digits running one by one at the bottom for a few seconds.
- BMI and fat % will then be displayed.
- To receive a full breakdown of all measurements press PRINT.
- Press ENTER to switch the lower display from showing BMI and fat %, to height age.
- Press CLEAR to return to normal weighing mode.
Assembly Instructions: HM-201D
The connection point between the scale indicator and HM-201D is illustrated
below. Insert the HM-201D data cable into the socket of the indicator before
use.
Replacing the Battery
- Open the battery housing cover, and take out the battery housing. Reset the rechargeable battery.
- Make sure the rechargeable battery is properly placed.
- Place the battery housing back making sure that the housing pin is connecting to the right point.
- Close the battery housing cover
Print-out Readings Explained
- BMI: The most common way of determining whether a person is overweight or not. Calculated by dividing a person’s weight by the square of their height. A healthy BMI is typically 18.5-24.9.
- Body Fat Percentage: Separates your body composition into two categories – your fat mass and everything else (bones, muscle, hair and water). Healthy Body Fat Percentage for men is 8-20% for men; it’s 15-31% for women.
- TBW – Total Body Water: This shows how hydrated the body is – which is beneficial for transporting waste, helping organs to function, regulating body temperature and digestion.
- For men, a healthy Total Body Water is 60-65%; for women, it is 45-60%.
- BMR – Basal Metabolic Rate: This is the minimum amount of calories that your body needs to function. For men, this is typically around 1662 calories; for women, 1393 calories.
- FM/FFM – Fat Mass / Fat-Free Mass: The total mass of fat in the body – and the Fat-Free Mass is the total of everything else. Some fat is essential, to protect vital organs. Aim for around 10-12% (for men) and 20-32% (for women).
- BM – Bone Mineral content: This is the measure of bone minerals found in the body. A higher bone mineral content indicates a higher bone density and strength.
- MM – Muscle Mass: The weight of muscles in the body. As this increases, the body can burn calories and energy faster. This increases your basal metabolic rate (BMR), which helps the body lose weight.
- PM – Protein Mass: Protein mass is the total amount of protein in the body.
- ECW – Extracellular Water: Extracellular water is the water found outside cells that help particular tissue to function well.
- Nutrients and other supplements are served to membrane-bound cells – including sodium, potassium, calcium, chlorides and bicarbonates. ECW makes up 45% of total body water.
- ICW – Intracellular Water: ICW is the water usually found inside cells that possess dissolved ions and some other components that are important in the cellular process. This represents 55% of the total body water.
- SM – Skeletal Muscle Index: Skeletal muscle is the only type of muscle that actively grows through exercise and nutrition.
- VFA level – Visceral Fat Area level: Visceral fat wraps around major organs like the liver, pancreas and kidney.
- AGEM: Metabolic Age: The AGEM is your Basal Metabolic Rate compared to the average BMR for your age group. It will thereby estimate your age in years.
- Health score: The health score is calculated out of 100 using height, age, weight and gender information – as well as impedance of limbs and trunk.
- For more information visit www.marsden-weighing.co.uk/blog.
Body Impedance Measurement Methods
In the conventional 4-electrode method, current is supplied from the electrodes at the tips of the toes on both feet, with the voltage measured on the heel. This current flows from one lower limb through the lower abdomen and then into the other lower limb, and the bio-electrical impedance (hereinafter, impedance,) thus measured is the impedance between the two feet. For reference, the impedance measurement methods for the legs are shown in the diagram below
EMC Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic emissions
The MEDICAL SCALE MBF-6000/6010 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
The customer or the user of the MEDICAL SCALE MBF-6000/6010 should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
Emission test| Compliance| Electromagnetic environment-guidance
RF emissions CISPR 11| Group 1| The MEDICAL SCALE MBF-6000/6010 uses RF
energy only for its internal function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any
interference in nearby electronic equipment.
RF emissions CISPR 11| Class B| The MEDICAL SCALE MBF-6000/6010 is suitable for use in all establishments, including domestic establishments and those directly connected to the public low-voltage power supply network that supplies
buildings used for domestic purposes.
Harmonic emissions IEC 61000-3-2| Class A
Voltage fluctuations /flicker emissions IEC 61000-3-3| Compliance
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic immunity
The MEDICAL SCALE MBF-6000/6010 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
The customer or the user of the MEDICAL SCALE MBF-6000/6010 should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
Immunity test| IEC 60601 test level| Compliance level| Electromagnetic
environment-guidance
Electrostatic discharge(ESD) IEC 61000-4-2| ± 8 kV contact
± 2 kV, ± 4 kV, ± 8 kV, ± 15
kV air
| ± 6 kV contact
± 8 kV air
| Floors should be wood, concrete or ceramic tile. If floors are covered with
synthetic material, the relative humidity should be at least 30%
Electrical fast transient/burst IEC 61000-
4-4
| ± 2kV for power supply lines
+ 1kV for input/output lines
| ± 2kV for power supply lines Not applicable| The main power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital
environment.
Surge IEC 61000-4-5| ± 1kV line(s) to line(s) ± 2kV line(s) to earth| ± 1kV
differential mode Not applicable| Mains power quality should be that of a
typical commercial or hospital environment.
Voltage Dips, short interruptions and voltage variations on power supply input
lines IEC 61000-4-11| 0% UT for 0,5 cycle
0% UT for 1 cycle
70% UT(30% dip in UT) for 25 cycles
0% UT for 5 s
| <5% UT(>95% dip in UT) for 0,5 cycle 40% UT(60% dip
in UT) for 5 cycles 70% UT(30% dip in UT) for 25 cycles <5% UT(>95% dip in UT) for 5 s
| Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment. If the user of the MEDICAL SCALE MBF-6000/6010 requires continued operation during power mains interruptions, it is recommended that the MEDICAL SCALE MBF-6000/6010 be
powered from an uninterruptible power supply or a battery.
Power frequency(50/60 Hz) magnetic field IEC 61000-4-8| 30 A/m| 3 A/m| The MEDICAL SCALE MBF-6000/6010
power frequency magnetic fields should be at levels characteristic of a typical location in a typical commercial or
hospital environment.
NOTE UT is the a.c. mains voltage before application of the test level.
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic immunity
The MEDICAL SCALE MBF-6000/6010 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
The customer or the user of the MEDICAL SCALE MBF-6000/6010 should ensure that is used in such an environment.
Immunity test| IEC 60601 test level| Compliance level| Electromagnetic
environment-guidance
Conducted RF IEC 61000-4-6| 3 Vrms
150 kHz to 80 MHz
6 V in ISM bands between 0,15 MHz and 80 MHz
80 % AM at 1 kHz
| 3 Vrms| Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no
closer to any part of the MEDICAL SCALE MBF- 6000/6010 including cables, than
the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to
the frequency of the transmitter.
| | | Recommended separation distance: d = 1,2 √ P
d = 1,2 √ P 80MHz to 800 MHz d = 2,3 √ P 800MHz to 2,7 GHz
| | | Where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in
watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended
separation distance in metres (m).
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Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as determined by an electromagnetic site survey a, should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range.
| | | Interference may occur in the vicinity of
Radiated RF IEC 61000- 4-3
| ****
3 V/m 80MHz to 2,7 GHz
| ****
3 V/m
| equipment marked with the following symbol:
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NOTE1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic
propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects
and people.
Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio
(cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and
FM radio broadcasts and TV broadcasts cannot be predicted theoretically with
accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF
transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the
measured field strength in the location in which the MEDICAL SCALE
MBF-6000/6010 is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the
MEDICAL SCALE MBF-6000/6010 should be observed to verify normal operation. If
abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such
as re-orienting or relocating the MEDICAL SCALE MBF-6000/6010. Over the
frequency range of 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3
V/m.
Error Messages
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Unit 1, Genesis Business Park,
Sheffield Road, Rotherham, S60 1DX
Telephone: + 44 (0) 1709 364296
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