Scala SC 6800 User guide

Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor

SC 6800

Instructions for use

Contents

page

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

Features of the SC 6800 ………………………………………………….…… 3

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

WHO-Interpretation of blood pressure readings ........................................... 4

Device description ........................................................................................ 5

The LC display .............................................................................................. 6

Instructions for measuring the blood pressure ............................................. 7

How to put the SC 6800 into operation / Changing the batteries .................... 7

Setting the clock .......................................................................................... 8

The blood pressure measurement ............................................................... 9

Aborting a measurement ............................................................................... 9

The memory function ................................................................................... 10

Delete a blood pressure value from the memory ......................................... 10

Delete all blood pressure values in the memory ........................................ 10

Troubleshooting and remedies .................................................................... 11

Care and maintenance ................................................................................ 12

Periodic re-calibration .................................................................................. 12

Referenced norms........................................................................................... 13

Disposal note ............................................................................................. 13

Warranty .................................................................................................... 13

Specifications ............................................................................................... 14

Customer service

SCALA Electronic GmbH SES GmbH
Ruhlsdorfer Straße 95 Ruhlsdorfer Straße 95
14532 Stahnsdorf 14532 Stahnsdorf

Explanation of symbols

Rev. 03/12/2013/GB

Specifications

Measuring method: Oscillometric, fuzzy logic
Measuring range: Pressure: 20 to 300 mmHg
Heart rate: 40 to 200 / min
Measuring accuracy: stat. pressure: +/- 3 mmHg
Heart rate: +/- 5 %
Measuring value memory: 85 memories for systolic /
diastolic / heart rate, date and time
Display: LC display
Pressure pick-up: Semi-conductor pressure sensor
Automatic switch-off: after approx. 2 minutes of inactivity
Voltage supply: 4 x LR6 (alkali batteries)
Working temperature range: +10°C to +40°C
Storage temperature range: - 10°C to +50°C
Cuff length: for upper arm circumference from 22 cm to 32 cm

Specifications may change as technical improvements take place

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Introduction

thank you for deciding for the blood pressure monitor SC 6800 from SCALA Electronic
GmbH. To be able to utilise all advantages of the blood pressure monitor to the fullest, you
should carefully read these instructions before using the monitor. Keep the instruction leaflet
in a safe place.

Features of the SC 6800

- The blood pressure monitor has fuzzy logic to identify the pumping pressure. If the
pumping pressure set in the factory is not sufficient, the device identifies this and continues
pumping.

- The device has 85 memory locations

- The date and time are displayed and stored together with every blood pressure value.

- WHO-Interpretation of blood pressure readings with colored band
(See description at page 4, 5 and 6).

- If the battery icon is displayed, the batteries are discharged and the device cannot be used
until new batteries are inserted.

- The cuff is suitable for upper arms with a circumference between 22 and 32 cm.

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