Hold Function (Standstill Function); Calculation Of The Body Mass Index - KERN MPB Série Mode D'emploi

7.3 Hold function (Standstill function)

The balance has an integrated standstill function (mean value calculation). With this
function it is possible to weigh people accurately even if they do not stand still on the
weighing plate.
Note: There is no average value calculation in the event of too much movement.
 Turn on balance by pressing the [ON/OFF] key. The balance will carry out a
self-test Your balance is ready to weigh as soon as the "0.0 kg" display ap-
pears.
 Place the person in the middle of the weighing plate.
 Press the [HOLD] button. A triangle starts to flash in the display, during this
time the balance will record several measuring values and will then display the
calculated average value.
 Press the [HOLD] button repeatedly to reset the balance to normal Weighing
mode.
 Press the [HOLD] button once more to repeat this function as often as re-
quired.

7.4 Calculation of the Body Mass Index

After the balance have displayed 0.0 kg at standstill, the person should stand in the
middle of the weighing plate. Wait until the weighing value has stabilised. Then keep
the BMI button depressed for 3 seconds. Now enter the body height.
It should be noted that a reliable calculation of the BMI is only possible with a body
height of between 100cm and 250cm and a weight >10kg.
The lefthand figure of the body height last entered will flash in the display.
e.g. „1"70.0. Press the Hold button to reduce the item and the Tare button to re-
duce the value. Press the →0←button to confirm the input and then the BMI of the
person will be displayed.
When the BMI value is displayed, it is presented in the display with an arrow pointing
to BMI. To return to normal Weighing mode, press the→0←button once more and
the arrow pointing to BMI will disappear.
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