Scala SC 6360 User guide

Digital blood pressure monitor SC 6360

for measurements on the upper arm

Operating instructions

Introduction

Thank you very much for your decision to buy the SC 6360 blood pressure monitor. It is most easily operated, as the settings that were still necessary with older models have all been taken care of by the electronic programming (Fuzzy logic). Just press the relevant button and the measurement can start. But this instrument has much more uses. In order to utilize all its options, please read these instructions carefully before you use the instrument for the first time and keep them in a safe place for future reference.

Special features of the SC 6360 blood pressure monitor

The SC 6360 has a special logic for recognizing the
required pumping pressure (Fuzzy logic). If the pumping pressure set by the manufacturer is insufficient, the manometer will recognize it and increase the pressure by further pumping.
The device has 60 memory locations. The date and time
are displayed and stored together with every blood pressure value. To recall the memory, please press “MEM Button” under power-off mode first. Then, the average measurement result will be shown on the LCD first.
You may set 3 different times for the alarm and
measurements.
The instrument switches automatically back into its clock
function 3 min after the blood pressure has been measured.
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Contents

Introduction .................................................................... 3

Special features of the SC 6360 blood

pressure monitor .......................................................... 3

Safety instructions ......................................................... 4

How to put the SC 6360 into operation /
Changing the batteries ……………………………........... 4

Device Description ……………………………………….. 5

Description of LCD ......................................................... 5

Date / time setting procedure ......................………........ 6

Setting the alarm clock ................................................... 6

Instructions for measuring the blood pressure ............ 8

The blood pressure measurement ............................... 8

Premature discontinuation of the measurement ........... 8

Memory recall and deletion ............................................ 9

What blood pressure values are normal? ................…... 9

Assessment of blood pressure values .......................... 10
Care and maintenance .................................................. 10
Periodic re-calibration .................................................. 11

Error messages and disturbances ................................ 11

Disposal instructions .................................................... 11

Reference to standards ................................................ 12

Warranty ...................................................................... 12
Specifications ............................................................ 13
A colored and illuminated display will assess the blood
pressure just measured.
The cuff is suitable for upper arms with a circumference
between 22 and 34 cm.
Alternatively to battery operations, the SC 6360 may
also be operated with a special power supply unit, which is also available from Customer Services (under 03329/604314).

Safety instructions

The blood pressure monitor SC 6360 enables you to monitor your blood pressure regularly. However, you should never change the treatment which your doctor has prescribed
Self-measurement means monitoring, it does not
imply diagnosis or treatment.
Discuss unusual values with your doctor.
Do not change the medication prescribed by your
doctor.
The heart rate is not a useful indicator of the frequency of a cardiac pace maker. Patients with cardiac arrhythmia should use the blood pressure monitor only after consulting a doctor.

How to put the SC 6360 into operation / Changing the batteries

Put 4 LR6 batteries in the compartment as indicated on the back of the instrument. Preferably, alkali batteries (LR6) should be used. If the batteries are flat, an empty battery will be displayed at the bottom left: .
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Specifications

Measuring method: Oscillometric
measuring range: pressure display: 30 … 280 mmHg pulse: 40 … 199 per minute measuring accuracy: static pressure: +/- 3 mmHg pulse: +/- 5 %
Measuring value memory: memory with 60 locations for systolic / diastolic / heart rate, date and time display: LCD display/LED display for the blood pressure assessment power supply: 4 x LR6 (alkali batteries),
working temp. range: +10° C … +40° C storage temp. range: -10° C … +50° C weight: approx. 270 g (without batteries) cuff length: for upper arm circumferences between 22 cm and 34 cm
Subject to alterations in the sense of technical improvements
Manufacturer:
AViTA Corporation San-Chung, Taipei County, Made in China

Importer:

SCALA Electronic GmbH Ruhlsdorfer Straße 95 D-14532 Stahnsdorf

Customer service:

SCALA Electronic GmbH Ruhlsdorfer Straße 95 D-14532 Stahnsdorf

Date / time setting procedure

- Under power-off mode, please press the ”SET Button” to enter date / time setting procedure and the month value will be flashed first.
- To adjust the value of month, please press ”MEM Button” and the value of month, please press ”MEM Button” and the value will go up. Once finished, please press ”SET Button” again to confirm the set value and go to the next setting.
- Follow the steps instructed above to adjust the value of date and time consquentty.
Setting the alarm clock
The SC 6360 features an alarm clock. The alarm can be set to ring at three different times in the day. The alarm is especially helpful it you are required to measure your blood pressure at specific times (for example 7:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.) Fig. 1 – 3.
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Instructions for measuring the blood pressure

In order to obtain comparable values, always measure the blood pressure under the same conditions, i.e. in a relaxed atmosphere, not after the consumption of alcohol, not during a meal and not after being exposed to physical or nervous stress. If possible, make the measurement while being seated at a table and only with your left upper arm stripped.

The blood pressure measurement

Put the cuff around your left upper arm in such a way that the tube is directed towards the bend of the elbow, with the lower cuff edge ending about 2 cm above the bend of the elbow. Now connect the cuff with the instrument by plugging the air plug at the tube of the cuff into the socket on the left side of the instrument.
The cuff should be reasonably tight.
Start the measurement by pressing the ON/OFF-button.
If you press the ON/OFF-button after the measurement, the instrument will transfer the values automatically to the memory.

Premature discontinuation of the measurement

The measurement of the blood pressure can be discontinued at any time by pressing the ON/OFF-button. The instrument will then deflate the cuff immediately.
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Periodic re-calibration

We recommend re-calibrating the pressure display regularly every 2 years.

Error messages and disturbances

Should an error occur during a measurement, the word „Err“ and a symbol (code for Customer Services) will be displayed. We know from long-standing experience that a fault has mainly been provoked by handling the instrument incorrectly. The most frequent sources of faults are agitated movements during the measurement, the incorrect placement of the cuff or the use of the wrong type of batteries or accumulators. The measurement should be repeated after 5 min the earliest.
Disposal instructions
Batteries shall be properly disposed of. Use the relevant collection bins the battery-selling trade as well as municipal collecting points provide for this purpose. Please dispose the instrument properly in a municipal collection point for disused electrical equipment after the end of its useful life.
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Memory recall and deletion

Memory recall

The blood pressure monitor SC 6360 can store up to 60 sets of memory. To recall the memory, please press the ”MEM Button” under power-off mode first. Then, the average measurement result will be shown on the LCD first. After the average reading is shown on the display, you can press the ”MEM Button” to track historical recards from number 1 to number 60. Or press ”SET Button” to track from number 60 to number 1.

Memory deletion

To clear all the memory records, please press ”MEM Button” and hold it until the screen shows Ctr. This function only operates under power off mode.

What blood pressure values are normal?

The blood pressure is too high, when the diastolic value exceeds 90 mmHg and/or the systolic value 160 mmHg in relaxed conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends medical treatment, when the diastolic value exceeds 100 mmHg. The doctor should also be consulted when the blood pressure is too low, i.e. when the systolic value drops below 105 mmHg and/or the diastolic value below 60 mmHg.
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Reference to standards

During the certification process, a fixed number of instruments was subjected to stringent clinical tests. These instruments used the same program for measuring the blood pressure as the instrument which is now in your possession. This instrument is therefore deemed to have been clinically tested as well. The instrument has been produced in accordance with the European standard for blood pressure manometers: EN 60601-1 and EN 1060-1 thru EN 1060-3. Electromagnetic compatibility: The instrument satisfies the requirements of the European standard EN 60601-1-2. The requirements of EU directive 93/42/EEC for medical products of class IIa are also met.

Warranty

Our blood pressure monitor has two years’ guarantee. A defective instrument will be repaired free of charge during the warranty period. After the warranty period has expired you can also have a defective instrument repaired by our Customer Service, for which you will get an estimate in advance free of charge. The warranty does not cover any damage that has been caused by improper use, accidents, wear and tear (cuff), non-compliance with the instructions for use or if the instrument has been tampered with. The packaging, the batteries and these instructions for use are excluded from the warranty.
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A colored LCD display will assess the measured blood pressure in three steps:
green light: ........... optimal blood pressure
yellow light: ......... normal blood pressure
red light: ............. borders on hypertonia or hypertonia

Assessment of blood pressure values

The WHO classifies high blood pressure in three degrees
of severity:
optimal blood pressure below 120/80
normal blood pressure below 130/85
bordering on hypertonia below 140/90
1st degree: mild hypertonia below 160/100
2nd degree: moderate hypertonia below 180/110
3rd degree: severe hypertonia above 180/110

Care and maintenance

Avoid extreme temperatures, moisture, dust and the
direct exposure to sunlight.
The cuff incorporates a sensitive, air-tight bubble.
Please avoid any stress by turning or bending it.
Clean the instrument with a soft, dry cloth. Never use
petrol, thinner, or similar solvents. Stains on the cuff can be gently removed with a wet cloth and soap.
Do not wash the cuff!
Do not drop the instrument or treat it violently in any
other way.
Never attempt to open the instrument, as the calibration
set by the manufacturer will become invalid.
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Device Description
Description of LCD
1. Date
2. Time
3. Systolic Pressure
4. Diastolic Pressure
5. Heartbeat Symbol
6. Pulse Display
7. Low Battery Symbol
8. Memory Set
9. Memory Symbol
10. Alarm Symbol
11. Average Measurement Symbol
12. Inflation/Deflation Symbol
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Set the alarm clock:
1. Press the ”MODE Button” to enter into the alarm setting mode.
2. Continue to press the ”MODE Button” to select the alarm to adjust.
3. With the chosen alarm screen displayed, the hour will begin to flash at the middle of the screen, Fig 4. Press the ”MEM Button” to change the hour. Once the correct hour is displayed, press the ”SET Button” to confirm.
4. After the hour is confirmed, the minutes will begin to flash, Fig. 5. Press the ”MEM Button” to change the minutes. Once the correct minutes are displayed, press the ”SET Button” to confirm.

5. The alarm feature must be turned on immediately after setting the time for the alarm. Press the “MEM Button” to turn the alarm on, Fig. 6. Press the “MEM Button” a second time to turn the alarm off, Fig. 7. Press the “SET Button” to confirm and turn the unit off.

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