User Guide

4 Operation

4.2 Correct position for taking readings

Take readings while in a seated position. Relax your arm and rest it lightly on a

surface such as a table. Relax during the measuring process: do not move or talk,

as this can affect the results.

4.3 Taking a blood pressure measurement

1. Switch the unit on by pressing the START button



2. If the START button



is pressed, a long beep is heard and all display characters

are shown (display test). This test is used to check that the display is indicating

properly and in full. The display shows the set memory (U1 or U2) and then the

last reading appears. If no measurement has been taken, zeroes will appear next

to the date and time.

3. The unit is ready for measurement, the number 0 is displayed. It automatically

inflates the cuff slowly in order to measure your blood pressure.

4. The unit inflates the cuff until sufficient pressure has built up for a measurement.

Then the unit slowly releases air from the cuff and carries out the measurement.

5. When the measurement is finished, the cuff is deflated completely. The systolic

and diastolic blood pressure and the pulse value with the pulse symbol



appear on the display



. The blood pressure indicator



flashes next to the

relevant coloured bar depending on the WHO blood pressure classification. If the

unit has detected an irregular heartbeat, the arrhythmia display



also flashes.

The readings are automatically saved in the selected memory (U1 or U2).

6. The unit switches off automatically after about 1 minute. The unit may also be

switched off using the START button



4.4 Switching off the unit

The unit switches off automatically after about 1 minute, if no button is pressed

during this period. It can also be switched off by pressing the START button



. The

time and the date are constantly shown in the display.

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