MICROLIFE BP 3AG1-30 User Manual [ru]

Europe / Middle-East / Africa

Microlife AG
Espenstrasse 139
9443 Widnau / Switzerland
Tel. +41 / 71 727 70 30
Fax +41 / 71 727 70 39
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Asia

Microlife Corporation.
9F, 431, RuiGang Road, NeiHu
Taipei, 11492, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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North / Central / South America

Microlife USA, Inc.
1617 Gulf to Bay Blvd., 2nd Floor Ste A
Clearwater, FL 33755 / USA
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Microlife BP 3AG1

EN  1
RU  6
UA  12

IB BP 3AG1-30 V3 3112

Microlife BP 3AG1

Guarantee Card BP 3AG1

Name of Purchaser

Ф.И.О. покупателя
П.І.Б. покупця

Serial Number

Серийный номер
Серійний номер

Date of Purchase

Дата покупки
Дата покупки

Specialist Dealer

Специализированный дилер
Спеціалізований дiлер

Microlife BP 3AG1

1

ON/OFF Button

2

Display

3

Cuff Socket

4

Mains Adapter Socket

5

Battery Compartment

6

Cuff

7

Cuff Connector

8

M-Button (Memory)

Display

9

Systolic Value

AT

Diastolic Value

AK

Pulse

AL

Heart Arrhythmia Indicator

AM

Pulse Rate

AN

Battery Display

AO

Stored Value

Read the instructions carefully before using this device.

Type BF applied part

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Dear Customer,
Your new Microlife blood pressure monitor is a reliable medical
instrument for taking measurements on the upper arm. It is simple
to use, accurate and comes highly recommended for blood pres­sure monitoring in your home. This instrument was developed in
collaboration with physicians and clinical tests proving its
measurement accuracy to be very high.*
Please read through these instructions carefully so that you under­stand all functions and safety information. We want you to be
happy with your Microlife product. If you have any questions, prob­lems or want to order spare parts, please contact Microlife­Customer Service. Your dealer or pharmacy will be able to give
you the address of the Microlife dealer in your country. Alterna­tively, visit the Internet at www.microlife.com where you will find a
wealth of invaluable information on our products.
Stay healthy – Microlife AG!

* This instrument uses the same measuring technology as the
award winning «BP 3BTO-A» model tested according to the British
Hypertension Society (BHS) protocol.

Table of Contents

1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self-Measure­ment

• How do I evaluate my blood pressure?

2. Using the Instrument for the First Time

• Inserting the batteries

• Selecting the correct cuff

3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this Instrument

4. Appearance of the Heart Arrhythmia Indicator for early
Detection

5. Data Memory

• Viewing the stored values

• Memory full

• Clearing all values

• How not to store a reading

6. Battery Indicator and Battery change

• Low battery

• Flat battery – replacement

• Which batteries and which procedure?

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• Using rechargeable batteries

7. Using a Mains Adapter

8. Error Messages

9. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal

• Safety and protection

• Instrument care

• Accuracy test

• Disposal

10. Guarantee

11. Technical Specifications
Guarantee Card (see Back Cover)

1. Important Facts about Blood Pressure and Self­Measurement

 Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing in the

arteries generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values, the
systolic (upper) value and the diastolic (lower) value, are
always measured.

 The instrument also indicates the pulse rate (the number of

times the heart beats in a minute).

 Permanently high blood pressure values can damage your

health and must be treated by your doctor!

 Always discuss your values with your doctor and tell him/her if

you have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure. Never rely

on single blood pressure readings.

 Enter your readings in the enclosed blood pressure diary.

This will give your doctor a quick overview.

 There are many causes of excessively high blood pressure

values. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer

treatment where appropriate. Besides medication, relaxation
techniques, weight loss and exercise can also lower your blood
pressure.

 Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of

any drugs prescribed by your doctor!



Depending on physical exertion and condition, blood pressure is
subject to wide fluctuations as the day progresses.

therefore take your measurements in the same quiet condi­tions and when you feel relaxed!

Take at least two measure-

ments per day, one in the morning and one in the evening.

 It is quite normal for two measurements taken in quick succes-

sion to produce significantly different results.

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You should

 Deviations between measurements taken by your doctor or in

the pharmacy and those taken at home are quite normal, as
these situations are completely different.

 Several measurements provide a much clearer picture than

just one single measurement.

 Leave a small break of at least 15 seconds between two

measurements.

 If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure

very closely as it can change drastically during this time!

 If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia, see

«Section 4.»), measurements taken with this instrument should
only be evaluated after consultation with your doctor.

 The pulse display is not suitable for checking the

frequency of heart pacemakers!

How do I evaluate my blood pressure?

Table for classifying blood pressure values in adults in accordance
with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2003. Data in mmHg.

Range Systolic Diastolic Recommendation

blood pressure too low 100 

1. blood pressure
optimum

2. blood pressure normal

3. blood pressure slightly
high

4. blood pressure too
high

5. blood pressure far too
high

6. blood pressure
dangerously high

100 - 120 60 - 80

120 - 130 80 - 85
130 - 140 85 - 90

140 - 160 90 - 100

160 - 180 100 - 110

180 110 Urgently seek

60

Consult your doctor
Self-check

Self-check
Consult your doctor

Seek medical
advice

Seek medical
advice

medical advice!

The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation.
Example: a readout value between 150/85 or 120/98 mmHg indi­cates «blood pressure too high».

2. Using the Instrument for the First Time

Inserting the batteries

After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The
battery compartment
batteries (4 x size AA 1,5 V), thereby observing the indicated polarity.

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is at the back of the device. Insert the

Selecting the correct cuff

Microlife offers 3 different cuff sizes: S, M and L. Select the cuff
size to match the circumference of your upper arms (measured by
close fitting in the centre of the upper arm). M is the correct size for
most people.

Cuff size for circumference of upper arm

S 17 - 22 cm (6.75 - 8.75 inches)
M 22 - 32 cm (8.75 - 12.5 inches)
L 32 - 42 cm (12.5 - 16.5 inches)

Only use Microlife cuffs.

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Contact Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 6 does not fit.

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Connect the cuff to the instrument by inserting the cuff
connector 7 into the cuff socket 3 as far as it will go.

3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this Instrument

Checklist for taking a reliable measurement

1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the

measurement.

2. Sit down for at least 5 minutes before the measurement and relax.

3. Always measure on the same arm (normally left).

4. Remove close-fitting garments from the upper arm. To avoid

constriction, shirt sleeves should not be rolled up - they do not
interfere with the cuff if they are laid flat.

5. Always ensure that the correct cuff size is used (marking on the

cuff).

 Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.
 Make sure that the cuff is positioned 2 cm above the elbow.
 The artery mark located on the cuff (ca. 3 cm long bar) must

lie over the artery which runs down the inner side of the arm.

 Support your arm so it is relaxed.
 Ensure that the cuff is at the same height as your heart.

6. Press the ON/OFF button 1 to start the measurement.

7. The cuff will now pump up automatically. Relax, do not move

and do not tense your arm muscles until the measurement
result is displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.

8. When the correct pressure is reached, the pumping stops and the

pressure falls gradually. If the required pressure was not reached,
the instrument will automatically pump some more air into the cuff.

9. During the measurement, the heart symbol AM flashes in the

display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is detected.

10.The result, comprising the systolic 9 and the diastolic AT blood

pressure and the pulse
Note also the explanations on further displays in this booklet.

AK

is displayed and longer beep is heard.

11.When the measurement has finished, remove the cuff.

12.Switch off the instrument. (The monitor does switch off auto­matically after approx. 1 min.).

You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the

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ON/OFF button (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an unpleasant
pressure sensation).

4. Appearance of the Heart Arrhythmia Indicator for

early Detection

This symbol AL indicates that certain pulse irregularities were
detected during the measurement. In this case, the result may
deviate from your normal blood pressure – repeat the measure­ment. In most cases, this is no cause for concern. However, if the
symbol appears on a regular basis (e.g. several times a week with
measurements taken daily) we advise you to tell your doctor.
Please show your doctor the following explanation:

Information for the doctor on frequent appearance of the
Arrhythmia indicator

This instrument is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that
also analyses pulse frequency during measurement. The instru­ment is clinically tested.
The arrhythmia symbol is displayed after the measurement, if
pulse irregularities occur during measurement. If the symbol
appears more frequently (e.g. several times per week on
measurements performed daily) we recommend the patient to
seek medical advice.
The instrument does not replace a cardiac examination, but
serves to detect pulse irregularities at an early stage.

5. Data Memory

At the end of each measurement, this instrument automatically
stores the result.

Viewing the stored values

Press the M-button 8 briefly, when the instrument is switched off.
The display first shows «M» AO and then a value, e.g. «M 17». This
means that there are 17 values in the memory. The instrument
then switches to the last stored result.
Pressing the M-button again displays the previous value. Pressing
the M-button repeatedly enables you to move from one stored
value to another.

Memory full

Pay attention that the maximum memory capacity of 30 is

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not exceeded. When the memory is full, the old values

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are automatically overwritten with new ones. Values
should be evaluated by a doctor before the memory
capacity is reached – otherwise data will be lost.

Clearing all values

If you are sure that you want to permanently remove all stored
values, hold down the M-button (the instrument must have been
switched off beforehand) until «CL» appears and then release the
button. To permanently clear the memory, press the M-button
while «CL» is flashing. Individual values cannot be cleared.

How not to store a reading

Press the ON/OFF button 1 while the reading is being displayed.
Keep the button pressed until «M» AO is flashing and then release
it. Confirm by pressing the M-button again.

6. Battery Indicator and Battery change

Low battery

When the batteries are approximately ¾ empty the battery symbol
AN will flash as soon as the instrument is switched on (partly filled
battery displayed). Although the instrument will continue to
measure reliably, you should obtain replacement batteries.

Flat battery – replacement

When the batteries are flat, the battery symbol AN will flash as soon
as the instrument is switched on (flat battery displayed). You cannot
take any further measurements and must replace the batteries.

1. Open the battery compartment 5 at the back of the instrument.

2. Replace the batteries – ensure correct polarity as shown by the
symbols in the compartment.

Which batteries and which procedure?

Use 4 new, long-life 1.5V, size AA batteries.

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Do not use batteries beyond their date of expiry.

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Remove batteries if the instrument is not going to be used

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for a prolonged period.

Using rechargeable batteries

You can also operate this instrument using rechargeable batteries.

Only use «NiMH» type reusable batteries.

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Batteries must be removed and recharged when the flat



battery symbol appears. They should not remain inside the
instrument as they may become damaged (total discharge as
a result of low use of the instrument, even when switched off).

Always remove the rechargeable batteries if you do not

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intend to use the instrument for a week or more.

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Batteries cannot be charged in the blood pressure monitor.

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Recharge batteries in an external charger and observe the
information regarding charging, care and durability.

7. Using a Mains Adapter

You can operate this instrument using the Microlife mains adapter
(DC 6V, 600mA).

Only use the Microlife mains adapter available as an orig-

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inal accessory appropriate for your supply voltage, e.g. the
«Microlife 230V adapter».
Ensure that neither the mains adapter nor the cable are

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damaged.

1. Plug the adapter cable into the mains adapter socket 4 in the

blood pressure monitor.

2. Plug the adapter plug into the wall socket.
When the mains adapter is connected, no battery current is consumed.

8. Error Messages

If an error occurs during the measurement, the measurement is
interrupted and an error message, e.g. «ERR 3», is displayed.

Error

Description

«

ERR 1

» Signal too

weak

«

ERR 2

» Error signal During the measurement, error signals were

«

ERR 3

» No pressure

in the cuff

«

ERR 5

» Abnormal

result

«HI» Pulse or

cuff pres­sure too
high

Potential cause and remedy

The pulse signals on the cuff are too weak.
Re-position the cuff and repeat the
measurement.*

detected by the cuff, caused for instance by
movement or muscle tension. Repeat the
measurement, keeping your arm still.

An adequate pressure cannot be generated
in the cuff. A leak may have occurred.
Check that the cuff is correctly connected
and is not too loose. Replace the batteries if
necessary. Repeat the measurement.

The measuring signals are inaccurate and
no result can therefore be displayed. Read
through the checklist for performing reliable
measurements and then repeat the
measurement.*

The pressure in the cuff is too high (over
300 mmHg) OR the pulse is too high (over
200 beats per minute). Relax for 5 minutes
and repeat the measurement.*