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Not all integrated Digital Height Rods are created equal

January 07, 2017

Befour’s new measurement stations, the MX810, MX808, and MX805, all feature integrated digital height rods. After weight is determined, simply lift the height rod and the height measurement value is displayed on the console along with weight and BMI on a single screen. This is a real time saver. Our height rod design has several unique features that add to its safety and convenience:


The measurement span of 38” to 88” is over 35% greater than other units on the market. This means the chance that the person is too short or too tall to be measured is greatly minimized.

360 degree swivel digital height rod
  • The folding headpiece rotates a full 360 degrees, allowing it to be pointed away from the subject while being raised to the horizontal position. Compare this to other height rods that have a headpiece that is in a fixed direction, pointing toward the subject. This means the headpiece must be raised well above the subject’s head before unfolding to the horizontal position - awkward or impossible when the subject is tall.
  • Our electrical cables are hidden from sight, being routed internally. This makes for a neater appearance and safer operation.
  • Automatic height lock-in: Holding the headpiece stationary for two seconds will lock the height measurement on the display. If you wish to re-measure height, simply press the HEIGHT button within five seconds to unlock.

Bottom Line: It's all the details that add up to make Befour the innovation leader in measurement station design.