Alcedo B21 Blood Pressure Monitor User Manual
- June 1, 2024
- Alcedo
Table of Contents
- Alcedo B21 Blood Pressure Monitor
- Introduction and Intended Use
- Warnings and Precautions
- Components of Your Blood Pressure Monitor
- Features of Model B21
- Trouble Shooting
- Using the AC Adapter
- Care and Maintenance
- Warranty
- Certifications
- Package Contents
- Technical Specifications
- EMC Declaration
- Customer Support
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- VIDEO – PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Alcedo B21 Blood Pressure Monitor
Questions or Concerns?
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Introduction and Intended Use
This manual is for B21 models. It is a fully automatic digital blood pressure measuring device for use by adults on the upper arm at home or in your doctor’s/nurse’s office. It enables very fast and reliable measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as pulse through the oscillometric method. This device offers clinically proven accuracy and has been designed to be user-friendly.
Before using, please read this instruction manual carefully and then keep it in a safe place. Please contact your doctor for further questions on the subject of blood pressure and its measurement.
- Warning: Not suitable for neonatal and infants.
- Warning: Not suitable for people who cannot express their ideas correctly.
This device cannot be used together with high-frequency surgical equipment.
Note:
- Only a healthcare professional is qualified to interpret blood pressure measurements. This device is not intended to replace regular medical checkups.
- It is recommended that your physician review your procedure for using this device.
- Blood pressure readings obtained by this device should be verified before prescribing or making adjustments to any medications used to control hypertension. Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of any drugs prescribed by your doctor.
- This monitor is intended for use by adults only. Consult with a physician before using this instrument on a child.
- In cases of irregular heartbeat, measurements made with this instrument should only be evaluated after consultation with your doctor. Familiarize yourself with the section titled “Important Information on Blood Pressure and Its Measurement”. It contains important information on the dynamics of blood pressure readings and will help you to obtain the best results.
- Host products, including accessories, shall be processed in accordance with local regulations after reaching the life cycle.
Note:
- This device contains sensitive electronic components. Avoid strong electrical or electromag-netic fields in the direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens) during use. These can lead to erratic results.
- Do not attempt to service or repair this device yourself. Should a malfunction occur, refer to the local distributor or the manufacturer.
Warning:
- Too frequent measurements can cause injury to the PATIENT due to blood flow interference.
- Do not place the cuff over the wound part.
- Pressurization of the CUFF can temporarily cause loss of function of simultaneously used monitoring ME EQUIPMENT on the same limb.
Contraindication
Use of this instrument on patients under dialysis therapy or on anticoagulants, antiplatelets, or steroids could cause internal bleeding.
Warnings and Precautions
- The device contains sensitive electronic components. Avoid strong electrical or electromag-netic fields in the direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens). These can lead to temporary impairment of the measuring accuracy.
- Do not use cuffs, AC adapters, or batteries other than those included with this product or replacement parts supplied by the manufacturer.
- This system may fail to yield specified measurement accuracy if operated or stored in temperature or humidity conditions outside the limits stated in the specifications section of this manual.
- The separate ac adapter which is int ended to connect the USB interface of the Blood Pressure monitor has not been evaluated according to IEC 60601-1. The safety of the product shall be re-appraised when it is power supply by a separate AC adapter.
- Remove the battery if the ME EQUIPMENT is not likely to be used for some time.
- The user must check that the equipment functions safely and see that it is in proper working condition before being used.
- No modification of this equipment is allowed. The device is not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixtures with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
- This equipment shall not be serviced or maintained while in use with the patient.
- The patient is an intended operator, and the functions of monitoring blood pressure and pulse rate can be safely used by the patient. The routine cleaning and changing of batteries can be performed by the patient.
- Use of power adapters
- Adapter: input 100-240v, 50/60hz output DC 5V 1A.
- Do not position the device to make it difficult to operate the disconnection device while using an adaptor.
- Do not be prone to water leakage, high temperature, moisture, direct sunlight, or a more corrosive gas environment. Do not use this product in the above environment.
Cautions:
- To avoid any possibility of accidental strangulation, keep this unit away from children and do not drape tubing around your neck.
- To avoid damaging the device, keep this unit away from children and pets.
- The standard material used for the bladder and tubing is latex-free.
- Self-measurement means control, not diagnosis or treatment. Unusual values must always be discussed with your doctor. Under no cir-cumstances should you alter the dosages of any drugs prescribed by your doctor.
- The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers!
- In cases of irregular heartbeat, measurements made with this instrument should only be evaluated after consultation with your doctor.
Note:
- To obtain the greatest accuracy from your blood pressure instrument, it is recommended that the instrument be used within the specified temperature and the relative humidity, please see the Techni-cal Specifications.
- The cuff is treated as the applied part. The user should contact the manufacturer for assistance, if needed, in setting up, using, or maintaining the device.
Important Information on Blood Pressure and Its Measurement
How Does High or Low Blood Pressure Arise?
- Your level of blood pressure is determined in the circulatory center of the brain and adjusts to a variety of situations through feedback from the nervous system. To adjust blood pressure, the strength and speed of the heart (Pulse), as well as the width of circulatory blood vessels, is altered.
- Blood vessel width is controlled by fine muscles in the blood vessel walls.
- Your level of arterial blood pressure changes periodically during heart activity: During the “blood ejection” (Systole) the value is highest (systolic blood pressure value). At the end of the heart’s “rest period” (Diastole) pressure is lowest (diastolic blood pressure value).
- Blood pressure values must lie within certain normal ranges in order to prevent particular diseases.
Which Values are Normal?
Please refer to the diagram below (Picture-01)
There are six grids in the display of device. Please refer to the Table-01. Different grids represent different interval scales of WHO.
Blood Pressure Value | WHO Grids in Device | WHO Classification |
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DIA <80 & SYS <120 | 1 | Optimal blood pressure |
DIA <85 & SYS <130 | 2 | Normal blood pressure |
DIA <90 & SYS <140 | 3 | High normal value |
DIA <100 & SYS < 160 | 4 | Mild hypertension |
DIA <110 & SYS <180 | 5 | Moderate hypertension |
DIA >=110 or SYS >=180 | 6 | Severe hypertension |
Blood pressure is very high if your diastolic pressure is above 90 mmHg and/or your systolic blood pressure is over 160 mmHg, while at rest. In this case, please consult your physician immediately. Long-term values at this level endanger your health due to continual damage to the blood vessels in your body. If your systolic blood pressure values are between 140 mmHg and 159 mmHg and/or the diastolic blood pressure values between 90 mmHg and 99 mmHg, consult your physician. Regu-lar self-checks are necessary.
If you have blood pressure values that are too low, (i.e., systolic values under 105 mmHg and/or diastolic values under 60 mmHg), consult your physician. Even with normal blood pressure val-ues, a regular self-check with your blood pres-sure monitor is recommended. You can detect possible changes in your values early and re-act appropriately. If you are undergoing medical treatment to control your blood pressure, keep a record of values along with time of day and date. Show these values to your physician. Nev-er use the results of your measurements to in-dependently alter the drug doses prescribed by your physician.
Further Information
- If your values are mostly normal under resting conditions but exceptionally high under condi-tions of physical or psychological stress, it is possible that you are suffering from so-called “labile hypertension.” Consult your doctor.
- Correctly measured diastolic blood pressure values above 120mmHg require immediate medical treatment.
What Can be Done if Regular High or Low Values are Obtained?
- Consult your doctor.
- Increased blood pressure values (various forms of hypertension) are associated with considerable health risks over time. Arterial blood vessels in your body are endangered due to constriction caused by deposits in the vessel walls (Arteriosclerosis). A deficient supply of blood to important organs (heart, brain, muscles) can result from arterioscle-rosis. Furthermore, the heart will become structurally damaged with increased blood pressure values.
- There are many different causes of high blood pressure. We differentiate between the common primary (essential) hyperten-sion, and secondary hypertension. The latter group can be ascribed to specific organ mal-functions. Please consult your doctor for in-formation about the possible origins of your own increased blood pressure values.
- There are measures which you can take to re-duce and even prevent high blood pressure.
Components of Your Blood Pressure Monitor
- A. LCD Display
- B. Air Hose
- C. Artery Mark
- D. Air Plug
- E. Cuff
- F. Micro USB Power Cable
- G. Memory Button
- H. Start / Stop Button
- 1. Set Button
- J. AC Adapter Port
- K. Battery Compartment
- L. Cuff Connector Port
- M. Speaker
The Symbols on the LCD Display
- Systolic Blood Pressure
- Diastolic Blood Pressure
- Heartbeat Symbol (Flashes During Measurement)
- Irregular Heartbeat Symbol
- Memory Symbol
- Date/Time Display
- USER A
- USER B
- Movement Error Symbol
- Mute Symbol
- Average Value Symbol
- Low Battery Symbol
- Cuff Self-Checking Function
- Pulse Unit Symbol
- WHO Function Symbol
Features of Model B21
Note: Arm circumference should be measured with a measuring tape in the middle of the relaxed upper arm. Do not force cuff connection into the opening. Make sure the cuff connection is not pushed into the AC adapter port.
Using Your Monitor for the First Time
Battery Installation
Use only 1.5V “AAA” alkaline batteries with this device.
- Press the hook on the bottom of the battery cover and lift the cover off in the direction of the arrow.
- Install 4 “AAA” size batteries so the + (posi-tive) and – (negative) polarities match the po-larities of the battery compartment, replace the battery cover. Make sure that the battery cover is securely in position.
Battery Replacement
Low Battery Indicator
- When the Low Battery Indicator appears on the display, turn the monitor off and remove all the batteries. Replace with 4 new batteries at the same time. Long-life alkaline batteries are recommended.
- To prevent the damage of monitor from leaked battery fluid, please take out of battery if the monitor unused in a long time (generally more than 3 months). If battery fluid get in your eyes, immediately rinse with plenty of clean water. Contact a physician immediately.
- Attached battery is only for testing the func-tion of the monitor. Long-life alkaline batter-ies are recommended.
- Dispose of the device, components and op-tional accessories according to applicable lo-cal regulations. Unlawful disposal may cause environmental pollution.
- Battery is dangerous stuff, do not mix it with other rubbish.
Micro USB Power Cable
You may also use the monitor with the 5V micro USB power cable. Only use an approved micro USB power cable to avoid damaging the moni-tor.
- Make sure the power cable is not damaged.
- Plug the cable into the power socket on the right side of the blood pressure monitor.
- Plug the USB into a 5V powered USB port.
Note:
- No battery power is consumed while the mi-
- If electrical power is interrupted (such as by power socket), the monitor must be reset by removing the power cable from the power socket on the monitor and reinserting it.
System Settings
Press the SET button and hold it for more than 3 SECONDS. The User symbol will then flash. Set User, Date and Time, and Talking Volume follow the steps below.
Setting the User:
- Press the MEM button to select User A or User B.
- Then press SET button to confirm.
-
Setting the Year:
When the year display is flashing, press the MEM button, the year will increase by 1 year each, hold the MEM button and it will increase continuously 1 by 1, and then rollover to initial year, once the year set is OK, press SET button to confirm. -
Setting Month/Date:
Initial Month/Date is 1/01, when the Month display is flashing, press the MEM button, the month will increase by 1, press SET button to confirm, and follow the same way to set the date. Press SET button to confirm. -
Setting Time:
When the hour display is flashing, press the MEM button, the hour will increase by 1, press SET button to confirm, and follow the same way to set the minute. Press SET button to confirm. -
Setting Volume:
When display with SP is flashing, press MEM but-ton to switch volume 1, volume 2, volume 3 or OFF. Press SET button to confirm. -
Delete All Saved Results:
Select a user. Press MEM button to display results. Press and hold again until all measurements turn 0.
Note:
- You can’t delete individual results. All results will be deleted at once.
- Taking out the batteries will not delete saved results. However, it will reset some of your set-tings, such as date, time, and speaker volume.
Cuff Tube Connection
Insert the cuff tube into the opening on the left side of the monitor indicated by the drawing of a cuff.
Measurement Procedure
Note: You should always be seated and calm be-fore and during measurement.
Before Measurement:
- Avoid eating and smoking as well as all forms of exertion directly before measurement. These factors influence the measurement result. Find time to relax by sitting in an armchair in a quiet atmosphere for about ten minutes before taking a measurement.
- Remove any garment that fits closely to your upper arm.
- Always measure on the same arm (normally left).
- Always compare measurements taken at the same time of day, since blood pressure changes during the course of the day, as much as 20-40 mmHg.
Common Sources of Error:
Note: Comparable blood pressure measurements always require the same conditions.
- Conditions should always be quiet.
- All efforts by the user to support the arm can increase blood pressure. Make sure you are in a comfortable, relaxed position and do not flex any of the muscles in the measurement arm during the measurement. Use a cushion for support if necessary.
- If the arm artery lies considerably lower or high-er than the heart, an erroneously high or low blood pressure will be measured. Each 25-30 cm difference in height between your heart and the cuff results in a measurement error of 10 mmHg.
- Cuffs that are too narrow or too short result in false measurement values. Selecting the correct cuff is extremely important. Cuff size is depen-dent upon the circumference of the arm (mea-sured in the center). The permissible range is printed on the cuff.
- Cuff works under the pressure range 0-300 mmHg. The wide range rigid cuff is: 8.7” – 15.7” (22 – 40 cm).
Note: Only use approved cuffs!
- A loose cuff or a sideways protruding air pocket causes false measurement values.
- With repeated measurements, blood accumu-lates in the arm, which can lead to false results. Consecutive blood pressure measurements should be repeated after a 1 minute pause or after your arm has been held up in order to allow the accumulated blood to flow away. If you decide to take your Averaging Mode mea-surement again, be sure to wait at least one minute beforehand.
Fitting the Cuff
Please refer to Picture-04
- The cuff is pre-formed for easier use. Remove tight or bulky clothing from your upper arm. Wrap the cuff around your upper left arm. The rubber tube should be on the inside of your arm extending downward to your hand. Make certain the cuff lies approximately 1/2” to 3/4” (2 to 3 cm) above the elbow.
- Important! The on the edge of the cuff (Artery Mark) must lie over the artery which runs down the inner side of the arm.
- To secure the cuff, wrap it around your arm and press the hook and loop closure together. There should be little free space between your arm and the cuff. You should be able to fit 2 fingers between your arm and the cuff. Cuffs that don’t fit properly result in false measure-ment values.
- Measure your arm circumference if you are not sure of proper fit.
- Lay your arm on a table (palm upward) so the cuff is at the same height as your heart. Make sure the tube is not kinked.
- Remain seated quietly for at least two minutes before you begin the measurement.
Measure Procedure
Please refer to Picture-05
Sit comfortably in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Stretch your arm forward on the desk and keep relaxing, make sure the palm of hand is upturned. Make sure arm is in correct position, to avoid body movement. Sit still and do not talk or move during the measurement. After the cuff has been appropriately positioned on the arm and connected to the blood pressure monitor, the measurement can begin:
- Select your User ID (A or B).
- Press the START/STOP button. The pump be-gins to inflate the cuff. In the display, the in-creasing cuff pressure is continually dis-played.
- After automatically reaching an individual pressure, the pump stops and the pressure slowly falls. The cuff pressure is displayed during the measurement.
- When the device has detected your pulse, the heart symbol in the display begins to blink.
- When the measurement has been concluded, the measured systolic and diastolic blood pressure values, as well as the pulse will be displayed.
Memory
- At the end of a measurement, this monitor auto-matically stores each result with date and time. Each unit stores 120 sets measurements for 2 us-ers, totally 240 sets (User A and B).
Mute/Unmute
- When the monitor is OFF, press the SET but-ton.
- The time and user symbol will display. Press SET button to turn on the mute.
- Press the SET button again to turn off the mute.
Switch User
- Press SET button and hold it for more than 3 seconds until the User Symbol flash.
- Press MEM button to select user A or B.
- Then press START/STOP button to turn off the device.
Viewing the Stored Values
- Press the MEM button. Select a user (A or B).
- The first display reading with AVG symbol is the average of the last 3 results.
- Press MEM again to view each result, begin-ning with the most recent measurement taken.
- Press MEM again to view the next result.
- Alternatively, press and hold MEM to scroll to any result.
Discontinuing a Measurement
If it is necessary to interrupt a blood pressure measurement for any reason (e.g the patient feels unwell), the START/STOP button can be pressed at any time. The device then immediately lowers the cuff pressure automatically.
Display Readings
The measurement results are displayed until you switch the device off. If no button is pressed for 60 seconds, the device switches off automati-cally.
Cuff Placement Indicators
- Cuff is placed correctly
- Cuff is placed incorrectly
If in, and check to see if the cuff is too lose or too tight. Adjust accordingly until is displayed.
Movement Error Indicator
- This will display if the monitor has detected movement. Remove the cuff and wait 2-3 min-utes. Replae the cuff and measure again. Do not move during measurement.
Irregular Heartbeat Indicator
- This will display if an irregular heartbeat is de-tected during measurement. The result may differ from your normal basal blood pressure.
- This indicator is only a caution. In most cases, there is no cause for concern—simply repeat the measurement. Stay relaxed, remain still, and avoid talking during measurement.
- If you see the irregular heartbeat indicator regu-larly (such as several times a week with measure-ments taken daily), contact your physician.
Note: Patient Position
- Comfortably seated
- Legs uncrossed
- Feet flat on the floor
- Back and arm supported
- Middle of the cuff at the level of the right atri-um of the heart
Recommended Use Methods
- Recommend that the patient relax as much as possible and not talk during the measurement procedure.
- Recommend that take a 5 min break between measurements.
- Any reading can be affected by the measurement site, the position of the patient, exercise, or the patient’s physiologic condition. Performance of the automated sphygmoma-nometer can be affected by extremes of tem-perature, humidity and altitude.
- To stop the inflation or measurement, push the START/STOP button. The monitor will stop in-flating, start deflating, and will turn off. After the monitor has detected your blood pres-sure and pulse rate, the cuff automatically de-flates. Your blood pressure and pulse rate are displayed.
- The monitor will automatically turn off after one minute.
Display Error Readings
Symbol | Cause | Solution |
---|---|---|
No display appears | Weak battery or improper placement | Replace both batteries |
with new ones. Check the bat- tery installation for proper placement of the
battery polarities.
|
Sensor abnormal
| Check if the pump is working or not. If it is working, then the problem is sensor abnormal. Please send it to the local distributor.
| Monitor could not detect pulse wave or cannot calculate the blood pressure
data| Check if the air releasing is too slow or not. If it is too slow,
please check if there is any dust in the tube plug of the cuff and the cuff
port in the device. If yes, please clean and start the measurement again. If
no, please send the device back to the local distributor.
| Measurement result is abnormal (SYS≦45 mmHg, DIA≦24 mmHg)|
Occasionally – measure for one more time/Always – send it to local
distributor.
| Too loose cuff or air leakage (Cannot inflate to 30 mmHg within 15 s)|
Tie the cuff correctly and make sure the air plug is properly inserted in the
unit.
****| The air tube is crimped| Correct it and make the measurement again.
| The sensor is sensing great fluctuation in the pressure| ****
Please keep quiet and don’t move.
Symbol | Cause | Solution |
---|---|---|
**** | The pressure that the sensor sensing is over the limit | **** |
Please send back to the local distributor.
****| The demarcation is incor- rect or the device has not been demarcated| Please send back to the local distributor.
Trouble Shooting
Problem | Check This | Solution |
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No power
| Check the battery power| Replace new batteries
Check the polarity position| Installation batteries correctly
No inflation
| Whether the plug is inserted| Insert plug into the air socket tightly
Whether move the arm when inflate| Change a new cuff
Error and stop working| Whether the plug is broken or leak| Keep the body
peaceful
Check if chatting when measured| Keep quite when measure
Cuff leak
| Whether the cuff wrap too loose| Wrap the cuff tightly
Whether the cuff broken| Change a new cuff
Please contact the distributor if you can’t solve the problem. Do not
disassemble the unit by yourself.
Symbol Descriptions
The following symbols may appear in this manual, on the Digital Blood Pressure Monitor, or on it’s accessories. Some of the symbols represent standards and compliances associated with the Digital Blood Pressure Monitor and its use.
Replacing Batteries
When it is time to replace the batteries, will flash on the display. You cannot take any further measurements and must replace the batteries.
To Replace the Batteries:
- Turn the monitor upside down and remove the battery compartment cover.
- Remove the batteries and insert new bat-teries.
- Replace the battery compartment cover.
Note:
- Use 4 new 1.5V AAA long-life, alkaline batter-ies. If using reusable batteries, only use “NiMH” reusable batteries.
- Taking out the batteries will reset the date and time but will not delete saved results. To reset the date and time, see Setting the Date and Time (page 14).
- Do not use batteries beyond their expiration date. If the monitor is not going to be used for a prolonged period the batteries should be re-moved.
- Do not allow batteries to run out of charge in-side the monitor. This will damage the moni-tor. Always replace batteries once ap-pears on the display.
- If you do not intend to use the device for a week or more, always remove or recharge bat-teries!
Using the AC Adapter
You may also operate this monitor using the AC adapter (output 5V DC/1A with Micro USB plug).
Note: AC Adapter is not included in this prod-uct. It is sold separately.
Use only the approved AC adapter to avoid dam-aging the unit.
- Ensure that the AC adapter and cable are not damaged.
- Plug the adapter cable into the AC adapter port on the right side of the blood pressure monitor.
- Plug the adapter into your electrical outlet. When the AC adapter is connected, no battery current is consumed.
Note: No power is taken from the batteries while the AC adapter is connected to the moni-tor. If electrical power is interrupted, (e.g., by ac- cidental removal of the AC adapter from the out-let) the monitor must be reset by removing the plug from the socket and reinserting the AC adapter connection.
Care and Maintenance
- Wash hands after each time measurement. If one device is used by different patients, wash hands before and after each use.
- Do not expose the device to either extreme temperatures, humidity, dust or direct sun-light.
- The cuff contains a sensitive air-tight bubble. Handle this cuff carefully and avoid all types of stress through twisting or buckling. Clean the device with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use gas, thinners or similar solvents. Spots on the cuff can be removed carefully with a damp cloth and soapsuds.
- The cuff with bladder must not be washed in a dishwasher, clothes washer, or submerged in water.
- Handle the tube carefully. Do not pull on it. Do not allow the tubing to kink and keep it away from sharp edges.
- Do not drop the monitor or treat it roughly in any way. Avoid strong vibrations.
- Never open the monitor! This invalidates the manufacturer’s warranty.
- Batteries and electronic instruments must be disposed of in accordance with the locally ap-plicable regulations, not with domestic waste.
Accuracy Test
Sensitive measuring devices must be checked for accuracy from time to time. We recommend a periodical inspection of your unit by an autho-rized dealer every 1 year. Please turn to local dis-tributor or the manufacturer.
Warranty
- Your blood pressure monitor is guaranteed for 1 year against manufacturers’ defects for the orig-inal purchaser only, from date of purchase. The warranty does not apply to damage caused by improper handling, accidents, professional use, not following the operating instructions or alter-ations made to the instrument by third parties.
- Warranty only applies to the instrument. All ac-cessories including the cuff are guaranteed for one year, USB charging cable is not included.
- There are no user serviceable parts inside. Bat-teries or damage from old batteries is not covered by the warranty.
Note: According to international standards, your monitor should be checked for accuracy every year.
Certifications
Device Standard
This device is manufactured to meet the European blood pressure monitors: IEC 80601-2-30 • IEC60601-1-11 • IEC60601-1
Electromagnetic compatibility: Device fulfills the stipulations of the Interna-tional standard IEC60601-1-2
Package Contents
- 1 × Blood Pressure Monitor
- 1 × Cuff
- 4 x AAA Batteries
- 1 x Micro USB Cable
- 1 x Storage Bag
- 1 × User Manual
- 1 × Quick Start Guide
Technical Specifications
Model | B21 |
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Weight | 228.1 g (Batteries are not included) |
Display | 64*95 mm【2.52″x3.74″】LCD Digital Display |
Monitor Size | 11.8 x 11x 5.2 cm / |
4.65 x 4.33 x 2.05 inch
Cuff Circumference| 8.7″ – 15.7″ (22 – 40 cm)
Operating Conditions| Temperature: 5°C – 40°C /
41°F – 104°F
Relative Humidity: 15% – 93%
Storage and Shipping Conditions| Temperature: -25°C to 70°C /
-13°F to 158°F
Relative Humidity: ≤ 93%
Atmospheric Pressure Range| ****
70 kPa~106 kPa
Measuring Method| Oscillometric
Pressure Sensor| Resistive
Measuring Range| SYS:60-230mmHg DIA:40-130mmHg
Pulse| 40 to 199 per minute
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Cuff Pressure Display Range| <300 mmHg
Memory
| Automatically stores the last 120 measurements for 2 users
(total 240)
Measuring Resolution| 1 mmHg
Accuracy| Pressure within ± 3 mmHg pulse ± 5 % of the reading
Power Source| a) 4*AAA batteries, 1.5 V
b) AC adapter INPUT:100-240 VAC 50/60 HZ OUTPUT:5V DC 1A
Automatically Power off| ****
60 seconds
Users| Adult
Expected Service Life of the Device and Accessories| ****
5 years
Technical alterations reserved
EMC Declaration
- This product needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided, and this unit can be affected by portable and mobile RF communications equipment.
- Do not use a mobile phone or other devices that emit electromagnetic fields, near the unit. This may result in in-correct operation of the unit.
- Caution: This unit has been thoroughly tested and inspected to assure proper performance and operation.
- Caution: This machine should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment and that if adjacent or stacked use is necessary. This machine should be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in which it will be used.
Guidance and manufacture’s declaration – electromagnetic emission
The device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified
below. The customer of the user of the device should assure that it is used in
such an environment.
Emission test| Compliance| Electromagnetic environment – guidance
RF emissions CISPR 11
|
Group 1
| The device use RF energy only for its internal function. There- fore, its RF
emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby
electronic equipment.
RF emissions CISPR 11| Class B|
The device is suitable for use in all establishments, including domestic establishments other than domestic and those di- rectly connected to the public low-voltage power supply net- work that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
Harmonic emissions IEC 61000-3-2| Not applicable
Voltage fluctuations/ flicker emissions
IEC 61000-3-3
|
Not applicable
Guidance and manufacture’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity
The device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified
below. The customer or the us- er of device should assure that it is used in
such an environment.
Immunity test| IEC 60601 test level| Compliance level| Electromagnetic
environment – guidance
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) IEC 61000-4-2| ±8 kV contact
±2 kV, ±4 kV, ±8 kV,
±15 kV air
| ±8 kV contact
±2 kV, ±4 kV, ±8 kV,
±15 kV air
| Floors should be wood, concrete or ceramic tile. If floor are covered with
synthetic ma- terial, the relative humidity should be at least 30%.
Electrical fast transient/burst IEC 61000-4-4| ±2 kV for power supply lines
±1 kV for input/output lines
|
Not applicable
|
Mains power quality should be that of a typ- ical commercial or hospital environment.
Surge
IEC 61000-4-5
| ± 1 kV line(s) to line(s)
± 2 kV line(s) to earth
Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations on power supply input lines
IEC 61000-4-11
|
0 % UT; 0.5 cycle
at 0°,45°,90°, 135°,
180°, 225°, 270°, 315°
0 % UT ; 1 cycle
70 % UT; 25/30 cycle 0% UT; 250/300 cycle
|
Not applicable
| Mains power quality should be that of a typ- ical commercial or hospital
environment. If the user of the device requires continued operation during
power mains interruptions, it is recommended that the device be pow- ered from
an uninterruptible power supply or a battery.
Guidance and manufacture’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity
Power frequency| | | Power frequency magnetic fields should
(50Hz/60Hz)| 30 A/m| 30 A/m| be at levels characteristic of a typical lo-
magnetic field IEC 61000-4-8| 50/60 Hz| 50/60 Hz| cation in a typical
commercial or hospital environment.
NOTE : UT is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test
level.
Guidance and manufacture’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity
The device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified
below. The customer or the user of device should assure that it is used in
such an environment.
Immunity test| IEC 60601 test level| Compliance level| Electromagnetic
environment – guidance
Conducted RF IEC 61000-4-6
|
3 Vrms
150 kHz to 80 MHz 3 V RMS outside the ISM band, 6 V RMS in the ISM and amateur bands
80% AM at 1 kHz
|
Not applicable
| Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to
any part of the device, including cables, than the recommended separation
distance cal- culated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the
transmitter.
Recommended separation distance d=0.35 √p
d=1.2 √p
Guidance and manufacture’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity
Radiated RF IEC 61000-4-3
|
10 V/m
80 MHz to 2.7 GHz
80% AM at 1 kHz
|
10 V/m
80 MHz to 2.7 GHz
80% AM at 1 kHz
| 80 MHz to 800 MHz:d=1.2 √p
800 MHz to 2.7 GHz:d=2.3 √p
Where, P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) ac- cording to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation distance. Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as determined by an electromagnetic site survey, should be less than the compliance
level in each frequency range. Inter- ference may occur in the vicinity of equip- ment marked with the following symbol:
At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.
A. Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an elec- tromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the device is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the device should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as re-orienting or relocating the device.
B. Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m.
Recommended separation distances between
portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the device
The device is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the device can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the device as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
Rated maximum output power of transmitter
(W)
| Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter(m)
150 KHz to 80 MHz
| 80 MHz to 800 MHz
| 800 MHz to 2.7 GHz
0.01| 0.12| 0.12| 0.23
0.1| 0.38| 0.38| 0.73
1| 1.2| 1.2| 2.3
10| 3.8| 3.8| 7.3
100| 12| 12| 23
For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the
recommended separation distance d in metres (m) can be estimated using the
equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the
maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the
transmitter manufacturer. NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation
distance for the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by a bsorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity
The device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified
below. The customer or the user of the device, should assure that it is used
in such an environment.
Test frequency (MHz)| Band a)
(MHz)
|
Service a)
|
Modulation a)
| Maximum power
(w)
| Distance (m)| Immunity Test Level (V/m)
385| 380-390| TETRA 400| Pulse Modulation b)
18 Hz
| 1.8| 0.3| 27
450
|
430-470
| GMRS 460,
FRS 460
| FM c)
±5 kHz deviation
1 kHz sine
|
2
|
0.3
|
28
710|
704 – 787
|
LTE Band 13,
17
|
Pulse Modulation b)
217 Hz
|
0.2
|
0.3
|
9
745
780
810|
800 – 960
| GSM 800/900, TETRA 800,
IDEN 820,
CDMA 850,
LTE Band 5
|
Pulse Modulation b)
18 Hz
|
2
|
0.3
|
28
870
930
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity
1720|
1700 – 1990
| GSM 1800;
CDMA 1900;
GSM 1900; DECT;
LTE Band 1, 3
4, 25;UMTS
|
Pulse Modulation b)
217 Hz
|
2
|
0.3
|
28
1845
1970
2450
|
2400 – 2570
| Bluetooth, WLAN
802.11 b/g/n, RFID 2450, LTE Band 7
|
Pulse Modulation b)
217 Hz
|
2
|
0.3
|
28
5240|
5100 – 5800
|
WLAN 802.11
a/n
|
Pulse Modulation b)
217 Hz
|
0.2
|
0.3
|
9
5500
5785
Note: If necessary to achieve the IMMUNITY TEST LEVEL, the distance
between the transmitting antenna and the ME EQUIPMENT or ME SYSTEM may be
reduced to 1 m. The 1 m test distance is permitted by IEC 61000-4-3.
a ) For some services, only the uplink frequencies are included.
b ) The carrier shall be modulated using a 50% duty cycle square wave signal.
c ) As an alternative to FM modulation. 50% pulse modulation at 18 Hz may be used because while it does not represent actual modulation, it would be worst case.
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity
The MANUFACTURER should consider reducing the minimum separation distance, based on RISK MANAGEMENT, and using higher IMMUNITY TEST LEVELS that are appropriate for the reduced minimum separation distance. Minimum separation distances for higher IMMUNITY TEST LEVELS shall be calculated using the following equation:
Where P is the maximum power in W, d is the minimum separation distance in m, and E is the IMMUNITY TEST LEVEL in V/m.
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