Omron MX3 Plus User Manual
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MX3 Plus English
1 How to obtain meaningful blood
pressure readings 1
2 Overview 2
3 Preparation 3
4 Operation 4
5 Memory 7
6 Error: causes and rectifications 8
7 Maintenance and spare parts 8
8 Technical data 9
9 General information about blood
pressure 10
The OMRON MX3 Plus measures your blood pressure and pulse simply and quickly
from the arm, without the use of an inflation bulb or stethoscope. The measurement
values are stored in the memory of the OMRON MX3 Plus.
The OMRON MX3 Plus includes a standard cuff for arm circumferences ranging from
22-32 cm. Optional large cuffs (32-42 cm) can be applied.
Introduction
1 How to obtain meaningful blood pressure readings
Table of contents
General
• The OMRON MX3 Plus is not suitable
for measuring the frequency of cardiac
pacemakers.
• Consult your doctor during pregnancy,
arrhythmia and arteriosclerosis as this
can influence the measurement.
•Avoid eating, drinking (alcohol),
smoking, sport and taking a bath before
measurement.
• Be calm and relaxed before and during
measurement.
•You should never change the dose of
medicines prescribed by your doctor.
SYS
mmHg
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PULSE/min
DIA
mmHg
F A
E
D
B
G CH
DIA
mmHg
SYS
mmHg
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PULSE/min
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• Store the OMRON MX3 Plus in a dry,
closed place with a temperature
between -20°C and 60°C.
• Remove the batteries if you not intend
to use the OMRON MX3 Plus for 3
months or more.
Tips for use
• Check your blood pressure at least twice
a day (before breakfast, after work).
• Do not measure your blood pressure
while you are in a vehicle.
• Always measure on the same arm.
•Wrap the cuff around your arm before
start of measurement.
Caution
• Operating temperature between 10°C
and 40°C.
• Operating environment must be free
from excessive vibrations, shocks,
magnetic fields, electrical noise, etc.
• Stay out of sunlight during measuring.
•Keep portable phones 5 meters away
during measurement.
• Do not wrap the cuff around any object
other than your arm.
•Do not fold the cuff and the tube.
• Do not drop the OMRON MX3 Plus.
A Display
B Memory recall
button
C Start button
D On/off button
E AC adapter jack
F Cuff
G Air tube
H Air plug
J Battery
compartment
K Air jack
2 Overview
J
K
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Insert batteries
1 Slide off the battery cover. 2 Insert four batteries as indicated in the
battery compartment and close
compartment
Caution! Use four identical 1.5V
alkaline batteries type AA LR6!
PULSE/min
SYS
mmHg
DIA
mmHg
M
MX3 Pl
Connect cuff
1 Insert air plug in air jacket.
L
G
Fit cuff
Caution! Do not inflate the cuff when not
wrapped around the arm!
1 Bare your arm.
Caution! Push up your sleeve: avoid
constricting the blood flow!G Air tube
L Ring
3 Preparation
2 Pass the end of the cuff through the ring.
Caution! Keep the air tube on the
outside!
3 Put your arm through the loop.
Note:keep the tube even with your
middle finger.
1-2 cm
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Note: for right arm use keep the tube
parallel with your little finger!
4 Hold the end of the cuff and wrap it
around your arm.
Caution! Be sure the cuff fits closely;
do not pinch your arm!
PULSE/min
DIA
mmHg
SYS
mmHg
M
MX3 Plus
D
C
B
P
M
N
V
U
T
S
R
Q
Control functions
B Memory recall button
C Start button
D On/off button
Measurement
M Systolic blood pressure in mmHg.
N Heart symbol: flash - measurement
takes place, light up - finish
measurement.
P Diastolic blood pressure in mmHg.
Q Memory display: values in memory.
R Pulse: heartbeats per minute.
S Battery exhausted: batteries are
weak/exhausted.
T Deflation: cuff deflates and
measurement finishes.
U Inflation: cuff inflates and measurement
starts.
V Memory position: 1 to 14.
1-2 cm
4 Operation
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