The Smart Blood Pressure Monitor Instruction manual
The Smart Blood Pressure Monitor Read this manual before use. Keep it for future reference. Thank you for purchasing the Withings Blood Pressure Monitor. The Withings Blood Pressure Monitor is a fully automatic blood pressure monitor, operating on the oscillometric principle. It measures your blood pressure and pulse rate simply and quickly. The monitor stores measurements results within your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and transmit it to the Withings website for an easy access from your internet browser.
Contents Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warning. . . . . .
Requirements In order to use your Withings Blood Pressure monitor, you need to plug it to an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch (updated to iOS 3 or higher). Package Contents • Withings Blood Pressure Monitor • Four AAA alkaline (LR3) cells (already inserted) Important Safety Information Consult your doctor during pregnancy, arrhythmia and arteriosclerosis. Please read this section carefully before using the blood pressure monitor. Warning General usage • Always consult your doctor.
Intended use The device is a digital monitor intended for use in measuring blood pressure and pulse rate in adult patient population with arm circumference ranging from 9 inches to 17 inches (22cm42cm). This device is not intended to be a diagnostic device. Contact your physician if hypertensive values are indicated. Caution General usage • Do not leave the blood pressure monitor unattended with infants or persons who cannot express their consent.
• • • • Do not inflate the arm cuff when it is not wrapped around your arm Do not apply strong shocks and vibrations to the blood pressure monitor or drop it Do not take measurement after bathing, drinking alcohol, smoking, exercising or eating. Do not immerse the arm cuff in water Replacing the AAA alkaline cells If the low battery symbol appears in the Withings application, replace all four AAA alkaline cells at the same time. 1. Remove the AAA alkaline cells cover at the lower end of the aluminum tube.
automatically. If you are using an iOS device running iOS 3, you will have to launch the application manually. How to sit correctly when taking a measurement You can take a measurement on either your left or right arm. Notes • Measurement should be taken in a quiet place and you should be in a relaxed, seated position. Your back and arm should be supporter. Make sure that the room is not too hot or cold. • Avoid eating, smoking or exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement.
Applying the arm cuff You can wrap the cuff either on your right or left arm. • Remove tight fitting clothing from your upper arm. • Do not place the cuff over thick clothes and do not roll up your sleeve if it is too tight. • The cuff must be fully deflate • Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor and place your arm on a table so that the cuff will be at the same level as your heart.
Notes • Make certain the cuff fits snuggly around your arm. • The cuff should make good contact with your skin. You shouldn’t be able to fit your index finger between the cuff and your arm easily, so you can pull the cuff off and on. The blood pressure can differ between the right arm and the left arm and therefore also the measured blood pressure values can be different. Withings recommends to always use the same arm for measurement.
Using the single mode Single mode measurement screen • Press the «Start» button. The cuff starts to inflate automatically. As the cuff inflates, the blood pressure monitor automatically determines your ideal inflation level. This blood pressure monitor detects the pulse during inflation. Do not move your arm and remain still until the entire measurement process is completed. Note To stop the inflation or measurement, press and release the «Stop» button.
• When the measurement is complete, the arm cuff completely deflates. Your blood pressure and pulse rate are displayed. • Unplug the blood pressure monitor from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to see your results in advanced mode. Rotate your device to display your graphs. Notes Self-diagnosis of measured results and treatment are dangerous. Please follow the instructions of your doctor. Wait 2-3 minutes before taking another blood pressure measurement.
Using the auto mode Auto mode measurement screen The auto mode will take three measurements separated by an interval of time in order to calculate a precise average of your blood pressure. . Make certain the auto mode is • On the home screen, touch the preferences icon enabled. Select the interval,between each measurement. • Press the « Start » button. The cuff starts to inflate automatically. As the cuff inflates, the blood pressure monitor automatically determines your ideal inflation level.
Note To stop the inflation or measurement, press and release the « Stop » button. The blood pressure monitor will stop inflating and start deflating. • Inflation stops and the measurement is started. As the cuff deflates, the heartbeat symbol flashes at every heartbeat. • When the measurement is complete, the arm cuff completely deflates. • After the selected interval, a second and a third measurement will start. • Your average blood pressure is displayed.
Access your historical datas and graphs In order to access your historical datas and graphs, open the Withings application with the blood pressure unplugged or unplug the blood pressure monitor from your device after a measurement. The advanced results will show-up if you are in portrait mode and your historical graphs will show-up if you are in landscape mode.
In portrait mode, you can manually enter new results or edit existing results by using the wheel.
Maintenance To protect your blood pressure monitor from damage, please oberve the following: • Do not subject your blood pressure monitor to extreme temperatures, humidity, moisture or direct sunlight. • Do not disassemble the blood pressure monitor. • Do not amend the blood pressure monitor yourself. • Do not carry out repairs of any kind yourself. If a defect occurs, consult the Withings distributor or customer service through the Withings website.
Troubleshooting For technical documentation, please contact the manufacturer. Problem Though the batteries are installed, there is nothing happening when connected to iOS device. Remedy 1. Check that your iOS device is unlocked 2. Check and correct the AAA alkaline cells polarities 3. Remove the AAA alkaline cells and wait for one minute. Then install the AAA alkaline cells or replace them 4.
Problem The blood pressure cannot be taken and the application shows an error message or wrong result Remedy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Technical data • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Product description: Digital automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Model: BP-800 (Withings) Pressure sensor: Gauge sensor Measurement range(pressure): 0 to 250 mmHg Measurement range (pulse): 30 to 200 beats/min Accuracy (pressure): Within +- 3 mmHg or 2% of reading Accuracy (pulse): Within +-5% of reading Sensor: Semiconductor pressure sensor Operating conditions: 10 to 40°C . 15 to 90%RH Storage and transport conditions: -20 to 60°C.
* EN60601-1-2: 2007 / AC 2010: Medical electrical equipment: Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance * EN1060-4: 2004 Non-invasive sphygmomanometers. Test procedures to determine the overall system accuracy of automated non-invasive sphygmomanometers.
EU representative Kahl Handelsyertretung Address: Isarstr, 33 40699 Erkrath Germany Tel: 49-2104-47754 Manufacturer YA HORNG (DONGGUAN) ELECTRONIC CO., LTD. - District, 188 Industrial District, Ping Chan Administrative Tang Shia Tow, Dongguan, Guangdong, China 2011 EU Distributor Withings SAS 37bis rue du Général Leclerc 92442 Issy-les-Moulineaux Cedex France US Agent Withings Inc.
Manual version: 1.8 — March 4, 2011 © 2011 Withings. All right reserved. iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple inc.
