Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
Gebrauchsanweisung
Instruction manual
Mode d’emploi
Gebruiksaanwijzing
closing date: july 2003 © by ibp innovative business promotion gmbh, Germany
A40
table of contents
1 introduction ............................................................................................................... 2
2 preliminary remarks ................................................................................................... 3
3 about blood pressure
3.1 blood pressure values .......................................................................................... 4-5
3.2 measures affecting your blood pressure positively ............................................... 6
3.3 how to obtain accurate readings ......................................................................... 6-7
4 the unit / accessories
5 display/symbols ......................................................................................................... 9
6 befoe using the device
6.1 battery installation, battery replacement .............................................................. 10
6.2 setting the timer .................................................................................................. 11
7 making a blood pressure measurement
7.1 attaching the wrist cuff ....................................................................................... 12-13
7.2 the measuring accuracy ....................................................................................... 14
7.3 the right measuring position ................................................................................ 15
7.4 the measuring method ........................................................................................ 16-18
7.5 switching off automatically .................................................................................. 18
8 the memory function ................................................................................................ 19
9 an error is displayed ................................................................................................... 20
10 other important notes ................................................................................................ 21
11 specifications ............................................................................................................ 22
guarantee ................................................................................................................. 23
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1 introduction
dear customer,
we are glad that you have decided for this blood pressure monitor. The product you have bought
is state of the art, of highest quality and has many advanced features. This unit measures blood
pressure at the wrist extremely accurately and is ideal for regular monitoring of blood pressure. With
a memory that can store up to 60 values, you can keep close track of your heart rate and inform your
physician of any significant changes as early as possible. The unit is ideal for active health prevention
and is designed for home use by adults.
important notes !
The purpose of the Instruction Manual is to provide information. Please read this Instruction
Manual carefully to know your blood pressure monitor. Then the monitor will give you many
years of smooth service and supply measuring data of high accuracy. Only your physician can
interpret your blood pressure values. If you suffer from cardiac arrhythmia, always discuss the
blood pressure values with your doctor. If you have questions about blood pressure for which you
do not find an answer in this booklet, also consult your doctor.
The right to technical modifications is reserved.
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preliminary remarks 2
This Blood Pressure Monitor bears the CE (conformity) label for notinvasive Blood Pressure
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Monitors to show that it conforms with the EU Council Directive (
notinvasive Blood Pressure Monitors.
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It also confirms with the EU Council Directive “93/42/EEC of 14th June 1993 on Medical
Products“.
ibp hereby confirms that the product delivered together with this Instruction Manual complies
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with this Directive. The appropriate conformity declaration is available with ibp.
To ensure accurate measurements, the Blood Pressure Monitor must receive a technical check-
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up every 2 years. Inspection is also required when the blood pressure data supplied by the
monitor are obviously off-range. If you have any questions about these checks, please contact our
Customer Services Department (address on the warranty certificate).
0366
EN 1060-1 / EN 1060-3)
for
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3 about blood pressure
More than half the number of people suffering from high blood pressure are unaware of it. The
most common cause of death in today's society is from diseases that are directly related to the
problem of high blood pressure. This Blood Pressure Monitor allows you to measure your blood
pressure at home. If your blood pressure is off limits, the monitor helps you to keep it under
constant watch. Remember only your physician can interpret your blood pressure values. Never
venture self-diagnosis or self-treatment. The blood pressure is the measure of the force which the
heart needs to pump the blood through the circulatory system and supply the vital organs of our
body. The higher the pressure, the harder the heart must work.
3.1 blood pressure values
Typical normal blood pressure as recommended:
systolic blood pressure diastolic blood pressure
hypotension less than 105 mmHg less than 60 mmHg
normalless less than 140 mmHg less than 90 mmHg
borderline 140 - 160 mmHg 90 - 95 mmHg
hypertension more than 160 mmHg over 95 mmHg
If the blood transport system is inot functioning normally, the blood pressure can be higher than
normal. High blood pressure can damage vital organs, such as the heart, the brain or muscles.
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about blood pressure 3
Remember that only the physician can interpret your blood pressure values. Never venture selfdiagnosis or self-treatment. We recommend you to discuss your blood pressure values with your
physician. He can advise you on any measures that may be good to take.
The blood pressure is
changing constantly. You
should not be frustrated by
two or three bad readings,
and don’t fly into high spirits
if a few readings are good.
The blood pressure changes
during the day as during the
month. It is also influenced by
the time of year and the
temperature. Monitor your
blood pressure regularly and
keep a full record of all
readings. This allows you to
make a competent judgment.
mmHg
200
150
100
050
blood pressure changes during a day
(test person: M, male, 35 years old)
Systolic pressure
Diastolic pressure
Heated debate
Get
Arrive
up
office
6 a.m. 12 a.m. 6 p.m. 12 p.m.
morning afternoon
Make
phone
call
during
conference
Leave
office
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3 about blood pressure
3.2 measures affecting your blood pressure positively
If your blood pressure is high or you want to avoid high blood pressure, your lifestyle should
generally be conducive to this goal.
Existing diseases: Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor to treat existing diseases e.g.,
Nutrition: Reduce overweight. Use little salt with your food, avoid food with lots of fat.
Smoking, drinking:
Sport activities:
3.3 how to obtain accurate readings
The blood pressure is constantly changing throughout a day. The changes are caused by psychic
and physical factors, such as anxiety, exercise, smoking, caffeine and stress. Because it is
changing, the blood pressure should always be measured at the same time of day, when your
body is relaxed. It is the physician’s responsibility to interpret the readings and analyze your physical condition. It is important that you consult your physician regularly. He will tell you your normal
blood pressure and what you should take care of.
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diabetes, gout, disturbed lipid metabolism, etc..
No smoking! Consume only little alcohol and coffee.
If advised by your doctor after an examination, practice stamina sports
(jogging, swimming). Avoid sports involving strength, do not try your limits!
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Here are a few helpful tips to obtain accurate readings:
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Wait one hour before measuring the blood pressure after a substantial meal.
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Do not smoke or drink alcohol before measuring the blood pressure.
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You should not do physical work one hour before taking a reading.
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It is important that you relax. Try to take 15 minutes rest before the reading.
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Do not take measurements if you are under stress or tension.
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Take the blood pressure reading at normal body temperature, not when you feel cold or hot.
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When the monitor is stored at very low temperature (near freezing), keep it at a warm place at
least for 1 hour before using it.
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Wait about 5 minutes before making the next pressure measurement.
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4 the unit
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accessories
identification
of the unit
LCD
display
Battery
cover
Memory
polling key
ON/OFF key
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Memory key
Timer key
Start key
Wrist cuff
accessories
included :
keeping box
(without ill.)
instruction
manual including
warranty
batteries
2 “AAA”
size 1,5 V
alkaline
batteries
display / symbols 5
display symbols
month day hour minute
mmHg
systolic
pressure
diastolic
pressure
pulse rate
The memory sign appears
when you save data to the
memory and during memory
polling.
The pump sign appears when
you inflate the cuff.
When this sign appears the
batteries should be replaced.
The pulse sign appears when
the pulse rate is displayed.
The error sign appears with
wrong input or device defect.
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6 before using the device
6.1 battery installation
battery replacement
The enclosed batteries must be fitted before use. The battery
cover is on the left-hand side of the unit. Push it in the arrowed
direction and remove it. Insert the 2 supplied “AAA“ size, 1.5 V
alkaline batteries. Insert the lower battery first. Ensure correct
polarity (as shown in the battery compartment). Close the
battery compart
replacement sign
LCD display is blank after you switch on the unit.
notes :
As the supplied batteries are for test only, they may be discharged earlier than batteries you buy
in the store. Replace the batteries in pairs. Batteries are hazardous waste. Do not dispose
them together with the household garbage. Remove the batteries from the appliance if it is not
to be used for a long period.
Battery safety instructions: - Keep away from children! - Do not short-circuit!
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ment. Replace the batteries when the battery
appears on the LCD display, or when the
- Not rechargeable! - Do not throw into fire!
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6.2 setting the timer
To enter the timer mode, press the TIMER key longer
than 3 seconds and release it. The year number flashes.
To increment the flashing digit, press the MEMO/+ key;
to decrement, press the RCAL/- key.
Press the TIMER key. The month flashes.
Set the month as described above.
Press the TIMER key. The day flashes.
Set the day as described above.
Press the TIMER key. The hour flashes.
Set the hour as described above.
Press the TIMER key. The minute flashes.
Set the minute as described above.
To leave the Timer mode, press the TIMER key again.
Note: If no key is pressed for 10 seconds, the next digit starts flashing. The unit will enter the
standard mode after running through all digits.
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7.1 attaching the wrist cuff
a)
Remove the wristwatch and all jewelry.
Put the blood pressure monitor on the inside of your left
wrist (fig. 1).
b)
Place the cuff around your wrist, make sure that the bottom
edge of the cuff is about 5-10 mm above the palm of your
left hand (fig. 2).
Make sure that the cuff is placed on the bare skin with no
clothing in between.
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fig. 1
fig. 2
5 - 10 mm
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Hold the bottom part of the wrist cuff as illustrated in fig. 3.
c)
Pull the cuff tight and wrap it upwards so that there is no
gap between the cuff and your wrist.
d)
While you wrap the cuff upwards, hold the cuff cover with
your thumb.
e)
Wrap the cuff around your wrist to suit its form. The blood
pressure reading will be correct even if you wrap the cuff
askew. If the cuff is not wrapped tight enough, the pressure
will be falsely higher and the wrist go numb. Correct
measuring is then not possible.
f)
If you cannot place the cuff around your left wrist and the
blood pressure measurement is not possible on the left wrist,
place the cuff around the right wrist. Proceed as illustrated
in fig. 4 on the right.
fig. 3
fig. 4
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7.2 the measuring accuracy
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The new stepping valves mean a dramatic improvement of the measuring accuracy.
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Your new wrist blood pressure monitor is equipped with state-of-the-art valve technology for
extreme accuracy.
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The mechanical valves have been replaced by electronic valves so that the user can recognize
even small pressure changes and compensate them by means of the cuff pressure.
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The cuff pressure is adapted in steps. A clicking sound indicates that air is released from the
cuff.
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The stepwise release of the cuff pressure allows the unit to respond more perfectly to changes
in the cuff and consider them for the evaluation. If no change is detected during any step, the
air pressure will be reduced. If changes are detected, they are evaluated at the appropriate step
level until their accuracy has been determined.
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The identification and evaluation of changes at the various steps and corresponding adjustment
of the cuff pressure mean that more accurate values are obtained.
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7.3 the right measuring position
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Have yourself on a seat in a comfortable position, breathe
deeply several times and relax.
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Measure the blood pressure the same time every day. To get
a correct picture of the blood pressure changes during the day,
make the measurements at home daily at the same time.
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Place your elbow on the table or other suitable support and
hold the cuff so that the cuff is at the same level as the heart.
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Record the values and show them to your physician for
assessment.
measure values: 1 to low
2 correct
3 to high
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notes :
If the cuff is not pulled tight you get wrong measure values. The blood pressure value measured
on the wrist may be different from that on the upper arm. As the measuring positions and the
size of the blood vessels are different on the wrist and upper arm, the values may differ slightly.
In many cases the difference can be ± 10 mmHg systolic and diastolic in a healthy person.
Holding your arm in too high or too low a position when measuring your blood pressure (see
illustration) results in a measurement error of 10 mmHg per 15 cm of height differential. The
following groups should watch their blood pressures in particular: hypertonic persons, diabetic
patients, persons with liver disease, hardened arteries, circulatory weakness, etc.
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7.4 the measuring method
Place the cuff around your arm
a)
as described (pages 12 - 13).
Start the Monitor by pressing
b)
one of the
key.
When the
key is pressed, all digits will light
up (fig. 1). This is a check of the
display functions which is
complete after about 2 seconds.
When the display check is
complete, the LCD will show
the pattern on the right to
indicate that the unit is ready
for use (fig. 2).
ON/OFF (POWER)
ON/OFF (POWER)
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mmHg
fig. 1
fig. 2
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Press the START key.
c)
begins to inflate the cuff
automatically. The pump icon
displays during the inflation
procedure.
d)
If the cuff pressure is low, the
unit interrupts the measuring
and increases the cuff pressure
to an acceptable level.
The pump
notes :
As the pump reaches the starting pressure, measuring starts. While measuring, do not move the
cuff or your arm or hand muscles. As the unit detects pulse, the LCD will show the pulse rate.
During the measuring the displayed value will decrease. If you want to interrupt the measurement, simply press any key. The cuff will be deflated.
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The cuff will deflate when the unit completes the measuring.
e)
The LCD then shows the systolic and diastolic pressures, and
the pulse rate.
mmHg
7.5 switching off automatically
Pressing the
turns off the power.
The unit will automatically turn off after about 3 minutes of
inactivity.
ON/OFF (POWER)
key ends the measuring and
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Systolic Diastolic Pulse
rate
the memory function 8
Up to 60 measurements can be saved in the memory. The
a)
values (blood pressure and pulse rate) can be saved in the
memory of the unit, together with the time and date. Just
press the MEMORY key while the values are shown on the
LCD. The MEMORY sign appears and the values will be
written in the memory. The LCD will go blank.
To read memory values, press the MEMORY POLLING
b)
(RCAL) key. The memory values will be shown on the LCD,
together with the time and date. The last measurement will
be shown first. Every new press of the MEMORY POLLING
(RCAL) key calls one prior value pair.
When 60 measurements are memorized and a new value is
stored, the oldest value will be erased.
mmHg
note :
The data in the memory will not be lost even when the Blood Pressure Monitor is
switched off. The data in the memory is erased when the batteries are replaced.
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9 an error is displayed
Error display Possible reason Remedy
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The cuff position is not correct.
The unit interrupts the measuring
and increases the cuff pressure.
You have moved during
the measuring.
The batteries are empty.
The display remains blank.
Batteries are not inserted
or inserted wrongly
or batteries are depleted.
Put on the cuff correctly.
Do not move
while the measuring
continues.
Replace the empty batteries
by new size „AAA“
1.5V batteries.
Insert batteries.
Check the battery position
or replace batteries.
other important notes 10
1.
The unit contains high-precision assemblies. Therefore avoid extreme temperatures, humidity,
direct sunlight. Do not give strong shock. Do not try to open the blood pressure monitor. This
will destroy the calibrated factory settings. Protect from ingress of dust.
2.
Do not bend the preformed cuff inside out. Clean the blood pressure computer body and the
cuff carefully with a slightly damp, soft cloth. Do not press. Do not wash the cuff or use
chemical cleaner on it. Never use thinner, alcohol or petrol as cleaner.
3.
Leaky batteries can damage the unit. Remove the batteries when the unit is not used for a
long time.
Do not press the Start key when the cuff is not placed around the wrist.
4.
5.
The unit should only be used by adult persons.
6.
If the unit is stored at or near freezing point, make sure that it is warmed up to room
temperature before use.
7.
Do not separate the monitoring unit from the cuff. Do not open the unit. Do not attempt to
use any sort of tool to change the internal settings. If you have problems with the unit, please
contact our Customer Services Department.
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11 specifications
Model : ibp A40
Measuring method : Oscillometric method
Indicator : LCD
Measuring range : 20 - 280 mmHg (blood pressure)
Measuring resolution : ± 3 mm Hg (blood pressure)
Pressure build-up : Automatic pressure build-up by pump
Pressure release : Automatic pressure release by valve system
Deflation : Automatic deflation valve
Power source : 2 x 1.5V high capacity or alkaline batteries size “AAA”
Memory : 60 measuring values
Working temperature : + 10 °C to + 40 °C, 40 - 85 % RH
Storage temperature : - 5 °C to + 60 °C, 10 - 95 % RH
Humidity : 85% RH maximum
Hard cuff : For wrist circumference between 135 - 195 mm
Dimension (measuring unit) : appr. 84 (l) x 76 (w) x 60 (h) mm
Weight : appr. 120 grams (without batteries)
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: 40 - 180 pulse/min. (pulse rate)
: ± 5 % (pulse rate)
GUARANTEE
Your Blood Pressure Monitor was checked to ensure its faultless quality before despatch.
Please send the appliance for checking or repair togehter with the purchase document or receipt and
the description of the faults and/or of the desired check to the adress below.
From the date of purchase (date of the purchase document) rapairs will be carried out free of charge
for 36 months, if your appliance should be defective due to a production or material fault.
The guarantee does not cover any damage occurring as a result of faulty operation, improper treat-
ment, storage and care or unusual influences. All further claims as well as damages shall likewise be
excluded.
Should you have any reason to avail yourself of the warranted services under the guarantee, send the
appliance with the guarantee documents to the customer service department:
ibp International Business Products Limited
Distributed by: ibp gmbh, Head Office, Botzstraße 6, D-07743 Jena, Germany
Manufactured by: Rossmax
6 Newfield Court
West Houghton
Bolton BL5 3SA England
Phone: +44 -(0) 19 42- 81 96 95
www.ibp-info.de
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International Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan
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