Charder MA601 Advanced Body Composition Analyser, 300kg Capacity, Triple Frequency BIA
- 300kg capacity, 100g graduations, triple-frequency BIA technology measuring over 40 distinct body composition and health metrics including Intracellular Water, Extracellular Water, Skeletal Muscle, Visceral Fat Level, Body Balance, Body Type Analysis and Muscle Quality, providing the most complete body composition data of any scale in the Marsden range.
- Triple-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis increases measurement accuracy over single-frequency BIA scales by using three frequencies to differentiate water compartments (intra- and extracellular) and muscle tissue types, approaching DEXA-level body composition accuracy for clinical and sports science applications.
- Printer included, individual user logins and historical data comparison, enabling longitudinal body composition tracking for individual users, goal-setting support in weight management programmes and clinical outcome monitoring for physiotherapy and rehabilitation departments.
- Over 40 body health readings per assessment, covering the full spectrum from basic weight and BMI through to advanced metrics including Protein Mass, Soft Lean Mass, Obesity Analysis and individual muscle group balance evaluation, making the MA601 the premium specification for sports science, specialist weight management and advanced clinical body composition assessment.
Charder MA601: Advanced Triple-Frequency BIA Body Composition Analyser
The Charder MA601 is the most sophisticated body composition analyser available through Care Supplies, using triple-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to deliver over 40 body health readings per assessment, including advanced metrics unavailable on single-frequency BIA scales. Triple-frequency BIA applies three different electrical frequencies to differentiate intra- and extracellular water compartments and muscle tissue types with greater precision than single-frequency systems, producing body composition data that more closely approaches DEXA-standard accuracy for clinical research, sports science and specialist weight management applications.
Individual user logins and historical data comparison enable longitudinal tracking that supports both individual goal progression and clinical outcome monitoring over time, distinguishing the MA601 from single-assessment body composition tools.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 300kg |
| Graduations | 100g |
| BIA Technology | Triple-frequency for enhanced accuracy |
| Total Readings | Over 40 body health and composition metrics |
| Key Metrics | ICW, ECW, TBW, SLM, FFM, Body Fat %, Skeletal Muscle, Visceral Fat, BMI, BMR, Protein Mass, Body Balance, Muscle Quality, Body Type |
| Printer | Included as standard |
| User Management | Individual logins, historical comparison |
Clinical and Scientific Application
Triple-frequency BIA applies 3 frequencies (typically 5kHz, 50kHz and 250kHz) to the body simultaneously, with each frequency penetrating different tissue types and water compartments at different depths. The combined data from three frequencies allows the MA601 to separately quantify Intracellular Water and Extracellular Water, a distinction that single-frequency BIA cannot make reliably, and that is clinically relevant in settings including renal medicine (where ECW/TBW ratio is a hydration marker), oncology (where changes in ICW reflect cellular response to treatment) and sports science (where muscle cell volume is a performance indicator). The individual user login system enables body composition data to be tracked over months or years, creating a longitudinal record that supports NHS weight management programme outcomes monitoring and sports science performance tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the clinical significance of measuring Intracellular and Extracellular Water separately?
Total Body Water alone does not reveal how water is distributed between cells (intracellular) and surrounding fluid (extracellular). The ratio of ECW to TBW is a clinically relevant hydration marker: a high ECW/TBW ratio indicates oedema or inflammation, which is relevant to renal medicine, cardiology and post-surgical monitoring. In sports science, a high intracellular water percentage relative to body weight indicates good cellular hydration and muscle function. Single-frequency BIA scales measure total body water but cannot reliably separate ICW and ECW; triple-frequency BIA in the MA601 provides both values with sufficient precision for clinical trend monitoring.
In what settings is the MA601 specified over the MBF-6010, and when does the MBF-6010 suffice?
The MBF-6010 provides seven body composition metrics including the core clinical measurements (BMR, TBW, FFM, FM, Body Fat %, Weight, BMI) and is Class III and MDR Approved for NHS clinical use. It is the appropriate specification for NHS outpatient weight management, hospital physiotherapy and pharmacy settings requiring reliable body composition data for clinical monitoring. The MA601's additional 30+ metrics, triple-frequency accuracy and historical user tracking make it the specification for specialist weight management clinics, sports science and performance centres, clinical research environments, and settings where the advanced metrics (ECW/ICW, Visceral Fat Level, Skeletal Muscle, Muscle Quality) are specific clinical or performance monitoring requirements.
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- 300kg capacity, 100g graduations, triple-frequency BIA technology measuring over 40 distinct body composition and health metrics including Intracellular Water, Extracellular Water, Skeletal Muscle, Visceral Fat Level, Body Balance, Body Type Analysis and Muscle Quality, providing the most complete body composition data of any scale in the Marsden range.
- Triple-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis increases measurement accuracy over single-frequency BIA scales by using three frequencies to differentiate water compartments (intra- and extracellular) and muscle tissue types, approaching DEXA-level body composition accuracy for clinical and sports science applications.
- Printer included, individual user logins and historical data comparison, enabling longitudinal body composition tracking for individual users, goal-setting support in weight management programmes and clinical outcome monitoring for physiotherapy and rehabilitation departments.
- Over 40 body health readings per assessment, covering the full spectrum from basic weight and BMI through to advanced metrics including Protein Mass, Soft Lean Mass, Obesity Analysis and individual muscle group balance evaluation, making the MA601 the premium specification for sports science, specialist weight management and advanced clinical body composition assessment.