Futrex 5000A/WL, 5000/XL, 5000A/ZL manual Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective Measures

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE MEASURES

1) Display shows "LOBAT"

Batteries are low

a) Replace batteries (Refer to page

 

 

3).

2) Display shows "1999.9" or

a) Bad connection between Light

a) Be sure the Light Wand is

"-1999.99"

Wand and Probe Socket

properly inserted into the Probe

 

b) Too much/too little light

Socket.

 

b) Be sure the Light Wand is

 

 

 

 

properly seated in the Optical

 

 

Standard when Zero Adjusting.

3) Poor Repeatability

a) Inconsistent measurement

a) Make sure you are applying

 

technique

enough pressure between the Light

 

 

Wand and the subject's arm.

 

 

b) The silver line on the Light Wand

 

 

must be aligned with the line on the

 

 

Optical Standard when Zero

 

 

Adjusting.

 

 

c) When taking a measurement, the

 

 

sliver line on the Light Wand must

 

 

point toward the subject's shoulder.

 

 

d) Use the Light Shield to block the

 

 

external light. Always avoid

 

 

measurements under strong lights

 

 

(e.g. direct sunlight) because errors

 

 

may occur.

 

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Contents FUTREX-5000A/WL Body FAT and Fitness Computer Table of Contents Main Body Optical Standard Appearance and Part NamesLight Wand Printer Paper Installation Battery InstallationPreparation C AdapterPage FUTREX-5000/XL Models of the Futrex Body FAT and Fitness ComputerFUTREX-5000A/ZL FUTREX-5000A/WLTo Estimate Percent Body FAT Percent Body FAT MeasurementPage Page Page Standards Frequency Time Off Message To Repeat a MeasurementSelecting the Biceps Measuring Site Selecting the Triceps Measuring Site Selecting the Thigh Measurement Site During countdown press CLEAR, Select PROGRAM, Risks Adjusting the Percent Body FAT ReadingEstimating Relative FAT Distribution To Measure Another Site or Repeat a Measurement Self Measurement of Percent Body FAT Setting the Correct Date Page Fitness Analysis Printout ProgramsTo Obtain a Fitness Analysis Printout Press the Select Program KeyTo Print Another Fitness Analysis follow steps 3 through EnterTo Obtain an Update Analysis Printout Update AnalysisTo Print Another Update Analysis follow steps 3 through Color Printer Function ModeF1 Selection of English or Metric Units To Enter into the Function ModeF3 Use of Dotson-Davis Equations F2 Selection Calorie Limit ModeF4 Color Printer Selection Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective Measures Page Problem Probable Cause Corrective Measures Problem Probable Cause Corrective Measures Measurement Technique General SpecificationsKey Name Keypad Description