Specifications
5BP A200 AFIB
EN
5. Appearance of the Atrial Fibrillation Indicator for
early Detection (only in AFIB/MAM mode)
This device is able to detect atrial fibrillation (AFIB). This symbol
BK
indicates that atrial fibrillation was detected during the measurement.
If AFIB is present during blood pressure measurement, the AFIB indi-
cator is displayed flashing at the end of the triple measurements. It is
highly recommended to take an additional AFIB/MAM measurement
an hour later to confirm the result. If after repeated measurement the
AFIB symbol is no longer displayed there is no cause for concern. In
such case it is recommended to measure again the next day.
However, if the symbol appears on a regular basis (e.g. several
times a week with measurements taken daily) we advise you to
visit your doctor. Please provide the following explanation:
Keep the arm still during measuring to avoid false readings.
This device may not detect atrial fibrillation in people with
pacemakers or defibrillators.
6. Traffic Light Indicator in the Display
The bars on the left-hand edge of the traffic light display BN show
you the range within which the indicated blood pressure value lies.
Depending on the height of the bar, the readout value is either
within the optimum (green), elevated (yellow), too high (orange) or
dangerously high (red) range. The classification corresponds to
the 4 ranges in the table as defined by the international guidelines
(ESH, AHA, JSH), as described in «Section 1.».
7. PC-Link Functions
This device can be used in conjunction with a personal computer
(PC) running the Microlife Blood Pressure Analyser (BPA) software.
The memory data can be transferred to the PC by connecting the
monitor via a cable.
If no CD and cable is included download the BPA software from
www.microlife.com and use a USB cable with a Mini-B 5 pin
connector.
Installation and data transmission
1. Insert CD into the CD ROM drive of your PC. The installation
will start automatically. If not, please click on «SETUP.EXE».
2. Connect the monitor via the cable to the PC; there is no need to
switch the device on. 3 horizontal bars will appear on the
display and last for 3 seconds.
3. The bars will then flash to indicate that the connection between
PC and device is successful. As long as the cable is plugged in,
the bars will keep flashing and the buttons are disabled.
During the connection, the device is completely controlled
by the computer. Please refer to the «help» file for software
instructions.
8. Data Memory
This device automatically stores the last 200 measurement values.
Viewing the stored values
Press the M-button 2 briefly, when the device is switched off. The
display first shows «M» AS and an average value. The device then
switches to the last stored value.
Pressing the M-button again displays the previous value. Pressing
the M-button repeatedly enables you to move from one stored
value to another.
Memory full
Pay attention that the maximum memory capacity of 200
memories is not exceeded.
When the 200 memory is full,
the oldest value is automatically overwritten with the
201st
value.
Values should be evaluated by a doctor before
the memory capacity is reached – otherwise data will be lost.
Clearing all values
If you are sure that you want to permanently remove all stored
values, hold down the M-button (the device must have been
switched off beforehand) until «CL» appears and then release the
button. To permanently clear the memory, press the M-button
while «CL» is flashing. Individual values cannot be cleared.
9. Battery Indicator and Battery change
Low battery
When the batteries are approximately ¾ empty the battery symbol
AR
will flash as soon as the device is switched on (partly filled battery
Information for the doctor on frequent appearance of the
atrial fibrillation indicator
This device is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that also
analyses pulse irregularity during measurement. The device is
clinically tested.
The AFIB symbol is displayed after the measurement, if atrial fibril-
lation occurred during measuring. If the symbol appears more
frequently (e.g. several times per week on measurements
performed daily) we recommend the patient to seek medical advice.
The device does not replace a cardiac examination, but serves to
detect atrial fibrillation that often remains undiagnosed until stroke
occurs.