Panasonic EWBU60 Operating Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

Operating instructions

Mode d’emploi

Istruzioni d’uso

Instrucciones de funcionamiento

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Instrukcja obsługi

Oberarm-Blutdruckmessgerät

Appareil de mesure de la tension artérielle au bras

Misuratore di pressione sanguigna da braccio

Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor

Monitor de presión arterial en brazo

Bloeddrukmeter voor de bovenarm

Ciśnieniomierz naramienny

Model No. EW-BU60

Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung vor Inbetriebnahme des Geräts
vollständig durch und bewahren Sie sie sorgfältig auf.

Before operating this device, please read these instructions completely and save
this manual for future use.

Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, veuillez lire complètement le présent mode
d’emploi. Conservez-le soigneusement afin de pouvoir le consulter
ultérieurement.
Prima di utilizzare lo strumento, leggere attentamente queste istruzioni e conservare il presente manuale per un
eventuale uso futuro.
Antes de utilizar este aparato, lea detenidamente estas instrucciones y guarde el presente manual para futuras
consultas.

Vóór gebruik deze gebruiksaanwijzing a.u.b. zorgvuldig doorlezen en bewaren voor later gebruik.

Przed rozpoczęciem użytkowania urządzenia należy przeczytać całą Instrukcję i zachować ją na przyszłość.

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Italiano it1

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Das Panasonic Oberarm-Blutdruckmessgerät Modell EW-BU60 ist ein Gerät zum Messen
von systolischem und diastolischem Blutdruck und Puls beim Erwachsenen, indem eine
unter Druck stehende Manschette am Arm genutzt wird. Das Gerät ist für die regelmäßige
Blutdruck-Selbstmessung konstruiert worden (nicht für z.B. 24-Stunden-Messung).

Für den Fall, dass das Gerät wiederholt Unregelmäßigkeiten erkennt, suchen Sie bitte Ihren

Arzt auf.

Personen mit Herzschrittmachern, Herzrhythmusstörungen, Gefäßverengungen,
Leberfunktionsstörungen oder Diabetiker sollten ihren Arzt aufsuchen, da in solchen Fällen
unterschiedliche Messwerte gemessen werden können. Das Gleiche gilt auch während der

Schwangerschaft.

Wenn dauerhaft erhöhte oder unregelmäßige Hochdruckwerte angezeigt werden
kontaktieren Sie bitte Ihren Arzt.

English

Panasonic Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor Model EW-BU60 is a device intended to
measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate of an adult individual by using a
pressurized cuff on the arm. The device is designed for people who have an intention of
measuring blood pressure value periodically by self measurement and not intended for
continuous BP measurement (e.g. 24h measurement).

In case the device repeatedly detects irregularities, please consult your doctor.
People with cardiac pacemakers, cardiac arrhythmia, vascular constriction, liver disorders or
diabetics should consult their doctor as different values may be measured in such cases. The
same also applies during pregnancy.

Contact health professionals if prehypertensive or hypertensive values are indicated.

Français

L’appareil de mesure de la tension artérielle au bras Panasonic de référence EW-BU60 est

un modèle qui vise à mesurer la pression artérielle systolique et diastolique ainsi que la
valeur du pouls d’un individu adulte, en enfilant un brassard section de mesure sur le bras.
L’appareil est uniquement conçu pour un individu adulte qui a l’intention de prendre lui­même son pouls de manière ponctuelle. L’appareil ne convient donc pas à une prise de

pouls continue (par exemple une prise de mesures pendant 24 heures).

Au cas où l’appareil détecterait un pouls irrégulier, veuillez consulter votre médecin.
Les personnes dotées d’un stimulateur cardiaque ou souffrant d’arythmie cardiaque, de
constriction vasculaire, de troubles du foie ou de diabète doivent consulter leur médecin car
des valeurs différentes peuvent être mesurées dans de tels cas. Il en va de même pour les
femmes enceintes.

Contactez des spécialistes de la santé si des valeurs préhypertensives ou hypertensives
sont indiquées.

Italiano

Il misuratore di pressione sanguigna da braccio Panasonic modello EW-BU60 è un

dispositivo studiato per misurare la pressione sanguigna sistolica e diastolica e la frequenza
del polso di un individuo adulto attraverso un bracciale a pressione sul braccio. Il dispositivo
è studiato esclusivamente per l’uso da parte di un adulto per l’automisurazione periodica

della pressione sanguigna e non deve essere utilizzato per la misurazione continua (ad es.
misurazione per 24 ore).

Se si riscontrano delle irregolarità, rivolgersi al proprio medico.

Gli individui portatori di pacemaker cardiaci o che soffrono di aritmia cardiaca, costrizione

vascolare, disturbi al fegato o diabete devono consultare il proprio medico poiché in tali casi i
valori misurati potrebbero differire. La stessa indicazione vale per le donne in gravidanza.

Se si riscontrano valori che indicano pre-ipertensione o ipertensione, rivolgersi a uno
specialista.

Español

El monitor de presión arterial en brazo Panasonic, EW-BU60, es un dispositivo para medir
las presiones sistólica y diastólica y el pulso de un adulto, utilizando un manguito
presurizado en el brazo. El dispositivo se encuentra diseñado para un adulto que desea
medir su presión arterial periódicamente por sí solo y no está diseñado para una medición
de la presión arterial continua (ej. las 24 horas).

En caso que el dispositivo detectara irregularidades, por favor póngase en contacto con su

médico.

Las personas con marcapasos, arritmia cardiaca, constricción vascular, afecciones
hepáticas o diabetes deben consultar a su médico ya que en esos casos pueden obtenerse

medidas diferentes. Lo mismo se aplica durante el embarazo.

Póngase en contacto con su médico si se visualizan valores pre-hipertensión o de
hipertensión con frecuencia.

Nederlands

De Panasonic Bloeddrukmeter voor de bovenarm model EW-BU60 is een apparaat bedoeld
voor het meten van systolische en diastolische bloeddruk en de polsslag van een volwassen
individu door middel van een onder druk staand manchet op de arm. Het apparaat is
uitsluitend ontworpen voor een volwassene met als doel de bloeddruk door zelfmeting
regelmatig te meten en niet bedoeld voor constante bloedmetingen (zoals 24-uur metingen).

Neem contact op met uw arts als het apparaat onregelmatigheden detecteert.

Mensen met een pacemaker, onregelmatige hartslag, vernauwde bloedvaten,
leveraandoeningen of diabetes dienen hun arts te raadplegen, omdat in zulke gevallen
verschillende waarden gemeten kunnen worden. Hetzelfde is van toepassing tijdens

zwangerschap.

Neem contact op met uw arts als pre-hypertensieve of hypertensieve waarden aangegeven
worden.

Polski

Ciśnieniomierz naramienny Panasonic model EW-BU60 jest urządzeniem przeznaczonym
do pomiaru ciśnienia tętniczego krwi skurczowego i rozkurczowego oraz tętna u osób
dorosłych przez zastosowanie mankietu ciśnieniowego na ramię. Urządzenie przeznaczone
jest jedynie dla osób dorosłych, z zamiarem okresowego, samodzielnego pomiaru wartości
ciśnienia tętniczego krwi, nie jest natomiast przeznaczone do stałego pomiaru ciśnienia
tętniczego (np. pomiary 24-godzinne).

W przypadku, gdy urządzenie wykryje nieprawidłowości, należy skonsultować się z
lekarzem.
Osoby z rozrusznikami serca, arytmią serca, zwężeniem naczyń, zaburzeniami pracy
wątroby lub cukrzycą powinni skonsultować się z lekarzem, ponieważ w takich przypadkach
mogą być mierzone inne wartości. To samo dotyczy okresu ciąży.

W przypadku wskazania wartości przednadciśnieniowych lub nadciśnieniowych, należy
skontaktować się z pracownikiem służby zdrowia.

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Panasonic improves blood pressure assessment

Dear customer, congratulation on the purchase of this Panasonic blood pressure monitor.
Since 1992, Panasonic has been providing blood pressure measuring devices to our
customers in Europe. The product you have purchased has passed our strict quality
control, and shall help you manage your daily blood pressure.
We wish you all the best for your health.

Thanks to modern medical technology measuring blood pressure has now become
uncomplicated. The user-friendliness makes measuring a lot easier, but very often a

mistake can occur when assessing the measured values. In the majority of cases it is not the
whole blood pressure picture that is taken into account but only a single measurement. The
result of this is that more than 70 % of all hypertension sufferers are insufficiently treated or
not treated at all (Source: World Health Organisation (WHO)).
Now Panasonic revolutionizes the treatment of high blood pressure.

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Waking up Going to sleep

Blood pressure is not a fixed parameter!

The blood pressure fluctuations of this example of a day profile show why a single value is
not suitable for diagnosis and therapy.

For people with high blood pressure a fluctuation of up to 50
of a day can occur.

DIA

mmHg within the course

Points of interest and information concerning blood
pressure and high blood pressure

The treatment of high blood pressure is one of the most successful forms of treatment in
modern medicine. This applies not only when preventing complications due to high blood
pressure, but also with regard to treating damage following a stroke or heart attack.

Recent studies have proven beyond all doubt that:

1. high blood pressure can be successfully lowered in patients of every age and

2. blood pressure should be stabilized at a low level.

The findings of major recent studies have made it necessary to adjust the formerly
acceptable limits (the World Health Organization (WHO), 1999). In other words, the
traditional limit of 160/95 mmHg as the borderline between normal and high blood pressure
has now been reduced. Consequently, the normal values have been “lowered” by WHO, the
German Hypertension Society and the American Hyper tension Committee.

Upper value (SYS.) 140 mmHg
Lower value (DIA.) 90 mmHg

Blood pressure exceeding both or either of
these limits is considered hypertension.
The values should be confirmed by
repeated measurements.

This definition applies regardless of age. What formerly constituted a borderline area with
systolic values betw
is no longer considered to be a “grey area”, but is quite clearly classed as high blood
pressure. This consequently means that medical treatment is required for blood pressure
values in excess of 140/90 mmHg.

een 140 and 159 mmHg and diastolic values between 90 and 94 mmHg

A pathologically high blood pressure is now
defined as follows:
Systolic value of 140
a diastolic value of 90 mmHg or more–
provided that these values are repeatedly
obtained under standard conditions, i.e. at
rest (measured at three different times on
two different days).

mmHg or more and/or

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Parts Identification

Please check the instrument.

Main unit

Side of main unit

Bottom of main unit

1

Cuff socket

2

Display

3

Cuff retaining hook

4

SD memory card slot

5

Connector (for AC adapter)

6

Set button

7

Adjust button

8

User selection button

9

Off/On Start button

10

Memory/Recall button

11

AM/PM comparison button

12

Battery cover

Cuff

13

Tube

14

Tube fastener

15

Guide plate

16

Grip

17

Cuff plug

Includes:

Main unit
Cuff
Batteries
SD memory card
Carrying case
Operating instructions
Guarantee card
CD-ROM

Carrying case

(included accessory)

SD memory card (128 MB)

Writable Write-protected

(included accessory)

Notched

Write-protect
switch

Should you require one separately, please
purchase a Panasonic product.

*SD Logo is a trademark.

corner

Label

When the write-protect switch on the SD memory
card is set to the LOCK position, data cannot be
written onto or deleted from the card, and the card
cannot be formatted. When the switch is unlocked,
these functions become available.

AC adapter (EW-2B01)

(optional accessory)

Plug

* Specifications of the product or parts may be changed without prior notice.

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When Using the Main Unit with Batteries

*Always use alkaline batteries. (4 AA-size LR6 alkaline batteries)

When replacing batteries, always use 4 fresh alkaline batteries of the same type from the

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same manufacturer, and replace them simultaneously.

Replace batteries when:

The “low battery” indicator is displayed.

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No display appears even if the Off/On Start button is pressed.

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CAUTION:

Always follow the cautions printed on the batteries.

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Check the polarities of the batteries and install them correctly.

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Remove exhausted batteries promptly.

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If the product will not be used for a long time, remove the batteries.

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Batteries should be used before their expiration date.

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Use after the expiration date may result in injury or staining of the surrounding area due to
generation of heat, bursting, or leakage.

For Batteries

The frequency of use for batteries is approximately 500 measurements (3 times per day)

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with fresh Panasonic alkaline batteries (AA-size LR6 alkaline batteries). (Measurement
conditions: Room temperature 23°C; Pressurized to 170 mmHg; Upper arm circumference:
30 cm)
If batteries other than alkaline batteries are used or batteries are used in a cold room, and

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when measuring a person with high blood pressure, battery life may be dramatically shorter.
*Use alkaline batteries. (Panasonic Oxyride batteries can also be used.)
Be sure to replace batteries once a year to prevent battery leakage.

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1. Turn the main unit over and remove the battery
cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow
while pressing lightly on the mark.

2. Check the polarities of the batteries and install
them correctly.

3. Replace the battery co

ver and slide it closed.

Please help protect our environment by respecting national and/or local
recycling regulations when disposing of the device and the batteries at the
end of their useful lives.

When Using the Main Unit with the AC Adapter

Be sure to use only the exclusive AC adapter (EW-2B01).

Use of other AC adapters may result in an accident, electric shock or fire.

1. Insert the AC adapter plug into the connector
on the side of the main unit.

2. Plug the power cord fully into the AC outlet.

Caution when using only the AC adapter

When no batteries are installed in the main unit and the AC adapter is unplugged from the
AC outlet or main unit, the set date and time will be reset and deleted. (Stored data will be
retained.)
Because of this, even when using the AC adapter, it is recommended that batteries be
installed in the main unit.

Setting the time and date

* Please be sure to set the date and time before taking the first measurement after

purchasing the blood pressure monitor or after changing the batteries.

*Please read the “Caution when using only the AC adapter” on page en6.

1. Insert the batteries.

Or, connect the plug of the AC adapter to the connector at
the side of the main unit with no batteries inserted.
The number for the year will flash.

It will be set to “January 1, 2009 0:00” automatically when

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the Off/On Start button is pressed or no button is pressed
for 30 seconds during the setup.

2. Adjust the year.

Press the Adjust button “2” to adjust the number of year.

Setting range for years is from 2009 to 2040.

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Pressing the Adjust button “2” will return it to 2009 when

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“2040” is displayed.

3. Adjust the date.

(1) Press the Set button “1”. The date and time will be

displayed and the number for the date will flash.

(2) Press the Adjust button “2” to adjust the number of the

date.

4. Adjust the month.

(1) Press the Set button “1” and the number for the month

will flash.

(2) Press the Adjust button “2” to adjust the number of the

month.

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Setting the time and date (continued)

5. Adjust the hour.

(1) Press the Set button “1” and the time will flash on and off.
(2) Press the Adjust button “2” to adjust the number of the

hour.

6. Adjust the minutes.

(1) Press the Set button “1” and the number for minutes will

flash.

(2) Press the Adjust button “2” to adjust the number of

minutes.

7. Finally, synchronizing with a time signal, press the Set
button “1” to complete the procedure.

Date and time will be continuously displayed after the setting
is completed.

Turning off the display of date and time

Date and time will not be displayed when the Adjust button “2” is pressed.
In this status the date and time will not be displayed until the Adjust button “2” is
pressed again.

Readjusting date and time

1. Press the Set button “1” for 3 seconds or
longer while the unit is turned off.

The set year will flash.

2. Readjust the date and time following steps 2–
7 on pages en6 and en7.

Preparing the SD memory card

* Insert and remove the SD memory card while the unit is turned off.

The stored data may be damaged if performed while taking measurements or writing data.

* Use a Panasonic SD memory card. Other SD memory cards may malfunction or destroy

data.

* This unit is not compatible with SDHC memory cards.

1. Check the direction of the SD memory card, and
insert it into the SD memory card slot on the
side of the unit.

* Insert so the label will be facing forward, and the

notched corner is at the top.

The mark will appear on the display.

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The mark is continuously displayed while the
SD memory card is inserted.

Notched corner

Label

SD memory card

Removing the SD memory card

Press the SD memory card until you hear
a “click”, and pull the partially ejected card
straight out.
The mark on the display will disappear.

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Preparing the SD memory card (continued)

Caution when using the SD memory card

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Since the SD memory card is a precision device, do not leave it in a place with a high
temperature, exposed to direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static
electricity are generated.
Also, do not bend, drop, or apply strong vibration to it.
It is recommended to save the important measurement data on a PC or similar since the
data on the SD memory card may get damaged or erased. Panasonic is not liable for
any losses caused by the damaged or erased data in any way.

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Do not touch the terminals on the reverse side of the SD memory card.

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Regarding the usage of the measurement data, manage and handle under the
responsibility of the user, considering the privacy of the measurer.

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The SD memory card has a write protect function. Writing and erasing of the data, and
formatting of the SD memory card will not be possible when the function is enabled.

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It may damage not only the blood pressure monitor, but also the SD memory card if the
SD memory card is inserted in the wrong direction. Make sure to insert with the label
side facing forward.

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The unit needs to check the folder structure of the stored data on the SD memory card
when the SD memory card is inserted. The
check.
Do not operate while the mark is flashing.
Do not remove the SD memory card while writing the data. It may damage the stored

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data.
Number of the measurements that can be stored on the SD memory card may differ

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depending on the environment.
The data will not be able to playback correctly on the blood pressure monitor if the

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image data or the folder in the SD memory card is edited, or the name of the data is
changed.
(This information is as of July 2009, and it may be revised in the future.)
SD memory cards with a size of up to 2 GB can be used with this blood pressure

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monitor.

mark will flash on the display during the

Folder structure of the SD memory card

SD memory card PRIVATE PEWGROUP BPM NO1.CSV

NO2.CSV
NO3.CSV
NO4.CSV
NO5.CSV

Measurement values of each user
stored on the SD memory card