HEM-1040-E.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM Contents Before using the unit Introduction ................................................................................. 3 Important Safety Information ..................................................... 4 1. Overview ................................................................................ 7 2. Preparation .......................................................................... 10 2.1 2.2 Connecting the AC Adapter ......................
HEM-1040-E.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM Before using the unit Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the OMRON i-Q142 Intellisense SpotArm™ Type Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor. The OMRON i-Q142 Intellisense is a fully automatic blood pressure monitor, operating on the oscillometric principle. It measures your blood pressure and pulse rate simply and quickly.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Consult your doctor during pregnancy, arrhythmia and arteriosclerosis. Please read this section carefully before using the unit. Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. (General Usage) • Always consult your doctor. Self-diagnosis of measurement results and self-treatment are dangerous.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM Important Safety Information (General Usage) • Do not leave the unit unattended with infants or persons who cannot express their consent. • Do not use the unit for any purpose other than measuring blood pressure. • Do not disassemble the unit. • Do not inflate the arm cuff over 299 mmHg.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 6 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM Important Safety Information • Read and follow the “Important information regarding Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)” in the Technical Data Section. • Read and follow the “Correct Disposal of This Product” in the Technical Data Section when disposing of the device and any used accessories or optional parts. • When the unit is not in use, or if it is moved etc., do not place objects (writing implements, note books, the AC adapter etc.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 7 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 1. Overview 1. Overview Main Unit A B C D E F G When the arm cuff is open Rear view I K L DC6V J EN H A. Arm cuff release button Press this to open as shown above. B. Cuff lining C. Memory button D. Weekly average (Morning Evening ) button E. User ID selection button F. START/STOP button G. O/I button (Power switch) H. PC/printer port / I. J. K. L.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 8 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 1. Overview Display Y M Z AA AB AC N O AD P Q R S T U V W X M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. Systolic blood pressure Diastolic blood pressure Pulse display Date/Time display Week display Deflation symbol Posture symbol Displayed when sitting incorrectly. T. Movement symbol Displayed if you move your body during the measurement. U. Irregular heartbeat symbol V. User select symbol Indicates to select the user I.D. or guest. W.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 9 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 1. Overview Package Contents AE AE. AC adapter • Instruction manual • Quick guide • Guarantee card • Blood pressure pass • Instruction Manual for Optional Printer * Note: The printer is optional. This unit does not include the printer.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 10 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 2. Preparation 2. Preparation 2.1 Connecting the AC Adapter Caution: Use only the AC adapter designed for this unit. 1. Insert the plug of the AC adapter into the AC adapter jack on the back of the unit. 2. Insert the power plug of the AC adapter into a power outlet.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 11 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 2. Preparation 2.2 Setting the Date and Time Your blood pressure monitor automatically stores up to 84 individual measurement values with the date and time for each user. To make use of the memory and average values functions: • Set the unit to the correct date and time before taking a measurement for the first time. Set the year, month, day, hours and minutes for the current date and time.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 12 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 2. Preparation 2. Press the Weekly average buttons to adjust the year setting. • Press the Evening average button once to increase the setting by one year. • Press the Morning average once to decrease button the setting by one year. • Hold the buttons down to increase (decrease) the digits rapidly. Note: The range for the year setting is 2007 to 2030. If the year reaches 2030, it will return to 2007. 3.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 13 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 2. Preparation 5. Press the Memory button to confirm the setting when the desired number appears on the display. The month is set and the day digits flash on the display. Example: when October has been set as the month. 6. Press the Weekly average buttons to adjust the day setting. • Press the Evening average button once to increase the setting by one day. Press the Morning average button once to decrease the setting by one day.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 14 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 2. Preparation 8. Set the hour and minutes in the same way as the date settings. Press the Weekly average buttons to adjust the digits for the hour and minutes, then press the Memory button to confirm the setting. When the date and time settings have been set, the display changes to that shown to the above. 9. Press the O/I button to turn the power off. Note: You can also start taking readings immediately, rather than turn the unit off.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 15 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 2. Preparation Adjusting the Date and Time Setting Note: If you need to change the date and time for some reason, adjust the date and time between 10:00 and 18:59. This will avoid problems with morning and evening weekly averages stored in the memory. 1. Press the O/I button to turn the power off. 2. Turn the unit on then press and hold the Memory button for three seconds or longer when the standby display (shown right) appears.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 16 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM Operating instructions 3. Using the Unit 3. Using the Unit 3.1 How to Sit Correctly When Taking a Measurement Correct posture during measurement is necessary to get accurate results. Notes: • Measurements should be taken in a quiet place and you should be in a relaxed, seated position. Make sure that the room is not too hot or too cold. • Avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, or exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 17 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit Note: You can take a measurement on either your left or right arm. The blood pressure can differ between the right arm and the left arm and therefore also the measured blood pressure values can be different. Omron recommends to always use the same arm for measurement. If the values between the two arms differ substantially, please check with your physician which arm to use for your measurement.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 18 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit 3.2 Place Your Arm Through the Arm Cuff Remove the cushion sheet before using the unit for the first time. Take readings with your bare arm or light clothing. Note: Remove thick clothing from your upper arm. Do not take readings over thick clothes or rolled-up sleeves. 1. Press the Arm cuff release button cuff. to open the arm Note: For safety reasons, the START/STOP button doesn't work without opening the arm cuff.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 19 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit 2. Place your left arm through the arm cuff. Notes: • Do not remove the cuff lining in the arm cuff. • If the cuff lining becomes detached, contact your OMRON distributor or Customer Services as mentioned on the package. 3. Place your elbow on the elbow rest. Rest your elbow here. EN Taking measurements on the right arm Refer to steps 2 and 3 above, and place your right arm through the arm cuff as shown. Right arm 4.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 20 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit 3.3 Taking a Reading Try to take readings at the same time each day (within 1 hour after waking up is recommended). This will make the results more useful. Note: If your systolic blood pressure is known to be above 170 mmHg, refer to Chapter 3.4. 1. Sit comfortably and relax. If you feel tense, take a few deep breaths. 2. Press the O/I button to turn the power on. The unit is turned on and the display appears as shown below.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 21 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit The user alternates with each press of the User ID selection button , as shown below. User A User B Guest Notes: • If “G” is selected, the measurement results are not stored in the memory. • If the START/STOP button is pressed without selecting a user ID, “G” is displayed and the measurement results are not stored in the memory. 4. Check that you are sitting correctly.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 22 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit 5. Press the START/STOP button once to start measurement. Do not move your arm and remain still until the entire measurement process is completed.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 23 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit To cancel a measurement If you press the O/I or START/STOP button while the cuff is inflating, measurement stops and the arm cuff deflates. Note: For safety reasons, measurement will stop if any button is pressed. (Except Arm cuff release button ) Important: If inflation does not stop when the O/I, START/STOP or any other button is pressed, Press the Emergency deflation switch on the back of the unit.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 24 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit 6. Check the measurement results. The measurement results are automatically stored in the memory. (Refer to Chapter 3.5.) Note: If “G” (Guest) was selected, the measurement results are not stored in the memory. SYS DIA Pulse Warning: Self-diagnosis of measurement results and self-treatment are dangerous. Always follow the instructions of your doctor. If the or symbols are displayed Please repeat measurement.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 25 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit If “E” or “EE” is displayed Measurement could not be completed successfully. (Refer to Chapter 4.1.) Wait 2-3 minutes before taking another measurement. Waiting between measurements allows the arteries to return to the condition prior to taking the blood pressure measurement. Repeat the measurement after your arm is relaxed again. (Refer to Chapter 3.3.) 7. Remove your arm and return the arm cuff to its original position.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 26 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit Symbol Information: • If your systolic or diastolic pressure is outside the standard range, the Heartbeat symbol ( ) will blink when the measurement result is displayed. Recent research suggests that the following values can be used as a guide to high blood pressure for measurements taken at home. Systolic Blood Pressure Above 135 mmHg Diastolic Blood Pressure Above 85 mmHg This criteria is for home blood pressure measurement.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 27 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit What is Irregular Heartbeat? Normal Heartbeat An irregular heartbeat is a heartbeat rhythm that varies Pulse by more than 25% from the Blood pressure average heartbeat rhythm detected while the unit is Irregular Heartbeat measuring the systolic and Short Long diastolic blood pressure.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 28 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit 3.4 Instructions for Special Conditions If your systolic pressure is known to be more than 170 mmHg or if you failed to measure blood pressure repeatedly, perform the following steps. 1. Place your arm through the arm cuff and press the O/I button to turn the power on. 2. Press the User ID selection button to select your user ID. 3.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 29 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit 3.5 Using the Memory Function The unit is designed to store the blood pressure and the pulse rate in the memory for two people (user A and user B) every time a measurement is completed. The unit automatically stores up to 84 sets of measurement values (blood pressure and pulse rate) for each user (A and B). When 84 sets of measurement values are stored, the oldest record is deleted to save the most recent values.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 30 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit 3. Press the Memory button . The average value is shown and the Average symbol ( appears above the Memory symbol ( ) on the display. ) 4. Press the Memory button to display the most recent set of individual measurement values on the screen. Note: After the memory number is shortly indicated, the date and time are alternately displayed with the measurement values.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 31 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit Morning and Evening Weekly Averages The unit calculates and displays weekly averages for measurements taken in the morning ( ) and evening ( ) within 8 weeks for each user (A and B). Note: The week begins Sunday at 4:00.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 32 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit About the Weekly Averages Morning Weekly Average This is the average for measurements taken during the morning (4:009:59) between Sunday and Saturday. An average for each day is calculated for up to three measurements taken within 10 minutes of the first measurement of the morning.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 33 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit To Display Morning and Evening Averages 1. Press the O/I button to turn the power on. 2. Press the User ID selection button or B). to select the user ID (A 3. Press the Morning average button or the Evening average button . The average for the current week “THIS WEEK” appears on the display.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 34 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit Notes on Display Combinations In addition to the Morning average and Evening average symbols, the unit may also display the Morning hypertension symbol ( ) if the morning average for that week is above the home blood pressure guideline. (See Chapter 3.3 “Taking a Reading - Symbol Information” for details.) Depending on your measurement results, these may be displayed in the following combinations.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 35 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 3. Using the Unit The Morning hypertension symbol ( ) appears if the weekly average for morning measurements is above 135/85 mmHg. In this case the Morning hypertension symbol ( ) is displayed when the evening average is displayed, regardless of the values for the evening average. To Delete All Values Stored in the Memory The values stored in the memory are deleted by user ID. You cannot partially delete values stored in the memory.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 36 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM Care and maintenance 4. Handling Errors and Problems 4. Handling Errors and Problems 4.1 Error Messages Error Display Cause Movement during measurement Check that the Heartbeat symbol ( ) is lit, then keep still and repeat measurement. (Refer to Chapter 3.3) If the EE appears again, use again, refer to Chapter 3.4. Is the arm placed through the arm cuff correctly? Place your arm correctly. (Refer to Chapter 3.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 37 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 4. Handling Errors and Problems 4.2 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Is your arm placed through the arm cuff correctly? Refer to Chapter 3.2. Talking during the measurement. Keep quiet during measurement. Carefully read and repeat the steps listed under Chapter 3.3. Are rolled up sleeves squeezing the arm? Carefully read and repeat the steps listed under Chapter 3.3.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 38 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 4. Handling Errors and Problems Problem Other. 38 Cause Remedy Turn the power off, then repeat measurement. If the problem persists, contact your OMRON distributor or Customer Services as mentioned on the package.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 39 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 5. Maintenance and Storage 5. Maintenance and Storage To protect your unit from damage, please observe the following: • Do not subject the unit to extreme temperatures, humidity, moisture or direct sunlight. • Do not carry out repairs of any kind yourself. If a defect occurs, consult the OMRON distributor or Customer Services as mentioned on the package, or seek the advice of your surgical appliance stockist or pharmacist.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 40 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 5. Maintenance and Storage Storage Please observe the following storage conditions. • Do not subject the unit to extreme temperatures, humidity, moisture, or direct sunlight. • Do not subject the unit to strong shocks or vibrations, or leave it at an angle. • Do not store the unit where it will be exposed to chemical or corrosive vapours. Storage Precautions • Store the unit with the arm cuff closed.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 41 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 6. Optional Parts 6. Optional Parts CD-ROM (Blood pressure management software) PC cable Order No. 3094363-0 Order No. 1098282-5 Printer Order No. 4997582-6 Using the optional software Omron’s blood pressure management software allows you to view, process and print data about blood pressure measured by the OMRON i-Q142 Intellisense. Please see attached “Installation Guide” before installing software onto EN a PC.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 42 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 6. Optional Parts 1. Open the PC/printer port cover. 2. Plug the PC/printer port connector plug (small connector) into the PC/printer port on the main unit. The circle on the cable plug should face up. 3. Plug the USB connector plug (large connector) into the personal computer.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 43 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 6. Optional Parts Using the optional printer Please read attached “Instruction Manual” before using the printer. 1. Remove printer cable plug from the printer unit. 2. Connect printer cable plug cord to the main unit. The circle on the cable plug should face up.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 44 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 7. Technical Data 7.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 45 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 7. Technical Data Important information regarding Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) With the increased number of electronic devices such as PC’s and mobile (cellular) telephones, medical devices in use may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference from other devices. Electromagnetic interference may result in incorrect operation of the medical device and create a potentially unsafe situation.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 46 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 8. Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure 8. Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood flowing against the walls of the arteries. Arterial blood pressure is constantly changing during the course of the heart's cycle. The highest pressure in the cycle is called the Systolic Blood Pressure; the lowest is the Diastolic Blood Pressure.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 47 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 8. Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure Upper curve: systolic blood pressure Lower curve: diastolic blood pressure 200 mmHg 150 100 50 6 12 18 24 Time of day Example: fluctuation within a day (male, 35 years old) Classification of Blood Pressure by the World Health Organization The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) developed the Blood Pressure Classification shown in this figure.
HEM-1040-E.book Page 48 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM 8. Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure Manufacturer OMRON HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd. 53, Kunotsubo, Terado-cho, Muko, Kyoto, 617-0002 JAPAN EU-representative OMRON HEALTHCARE EUROPE B.V. Scorpius 33, 2132 LR Hoofddorp, THE NETHERLANDS www.omron-healthcare.com Production facility OMRON (DALIAN) CO., LTD. Dalian, CHINA OMRON HEALTHCARE UK LTD. Opal Drive, Fox Milne, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DG, U.K.
