Medisana BS 430 Connect & BS 440 Connect Body Analysis Scale
User Manual
Important Information
Please read the instruction manual carefully, especially the safety instructions, before using the device and keep it for future reference. If you pass the device on to a third party, always include these instructions.
- Use the device only according to its intended purpose as specified in the instruction manual.
- The warranty will be invalidated if the device is used for purposes other than those for which it is intended.
- This device is not suitable for pregnant women!
- Body fat analysis for children should be avoided for safety reasons due to the current flowing through the body. Weight measurements can be performed without concern.
- These scales are not suitable for people with pacemakers or other medical implants. In cases of diabetes or other medical/physical limitations, body fat information may be inaccurate. The same applies to very highly trained athletes.
- Do not use the device if it is not working correctly, if it has been dropped or has fallen into water, or if it has been damaged.
- Protect the unit against moisture. Keep the scale away from water.
- The surface of the scales is slippery when wet. Keep the surface dry.
Risk of slipping!
Do not stand on the scale with wet feet. Do not stand on the scale wearing socks.
Risk of tipping over!
Do not place the scale on an uneven surface. When weighing yourself, do not stand on one side or the edge of the scales.
Medisana AG hereby declares that the bathroom scales model BS 430 connect/BS 440 connect, art. 40422/40423 complies with the fundamental requirements of the European RTTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The complete EC Declaration of Conformity can be requested from Medisana AG, Jagenbergstrasse 19, 41468 Neuss, Germany, or downloaded from the Medisana homepage (www.medisana.com/bs430connect) (www.medisana.com/bs440connect).
For further information and country-specific service addresses, visit www.medisana.com/bs430connect/www.medisana.com/bs440connect.
Simple Weight Measurement with the "Step-On" Function
Simply stand on the scales. Your weight will be displayed.
Setting Personal Data in the Scales
The scales can save the data (gender, athletic form, height, age) of 8 people. The values preset in the scales are: Male, 165 cm, 30 years old, kg.
To set personal data:
- Press the SET button until the memory slot blinks in the display.
- Select the desired memory slot using the ▲/▼ buttons.
- Press the SET button to save the selection.
- Continue accordingly to make the settings for gender, athletic condition, height, and age.
- After you have set your personal data, the display shows "0.0".
- To finish the scales settings, simply stand on the scales.
Weight Measurement Using Your Smartphone and the VitaDock+ App
The scales and the smartphone must be connected once using Bluetooth®. Please install the current VitaDock+ app and follow the instruction steps given below.
- Download the VitaDock+ app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
- Activate Bluetooth® on your iOS or Android device.
- Start the app.
- In the app, select the "Settings" area.
- Click on "My Devices".
- Select your scales to pair them with the app.
- In order to be able to use all the functions of your scales, please update the personal settings in the app.
To perform a weight measurement with your smartphone:
- Start the app.
- Stand on the scales.
- The measurement data are automatically transferred to and stored by the app.
The display shows the following measurements:
- Weight
- Body fat percentage
- Body water percentage
- Muscle mass percentage
- Bone mass
- BMR (Calorie requirement)
- BMI