Beurer BC 30: ENGLISH
ENGLISH: Beurer BC 30
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Dear Customer,
2. Important information
thank you for choosing one of our products. Our name stands
Signs and symbols
for high-quality, thoroughly tested products for the applica-
tions in the areas of heat, weight, blood pressure, body tem-
The following symbols are used in these instructions for use,
perature, pulse, gentle therapy, massage and air.
on the packaging and on the type plate for the device and
Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep
accessories:
them for later use, be sure to make them accessible to other
Caution
users and observe the information they contain.
Best regards,
Your Beurer Team
Note
Note on important information
1. Getting to know your instrument
The wrist blood pressure monitor is used for non-invasive
Follow instructions for use
measurement and monitoring of adults’ arterial blood pres-
sure. You can use it to measure your blood pressure quickly
Type BF applied part
and easily, storing the results and displaying the progression
of readings. A warning is issued for anyone suffering from
cardiac arrhythmia.
Direct current
The values determined are classified and graphically evalu-
ated according to WHO guidelines.
Disposal in accordance with EC Directive
Keep these instructions carefully for further use and also let
– WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic
other users have access to them.
Equipment).
Manufacturer
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Storage
RH ≤93%
-25°C
Permissible transport and storage temper-
70°C
ature. Permissible transport and storage
humidity.
Operating
40°C
5°C
RH 15%-93%
base any medical decisions on them (e.g. medicines and
their administration)!
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Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns, preg-
nant women or patients with preeclampsia.
Permissible operating temperature and
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In the case of restricted circulation on the arm as a result of
humidity
chronic or acute vascular diseases (including vascular con-
striction), the accuracy of the wrist measurement is limited.
Keep dry
In this case you should avoid using an upper arm blood
pressure monitor.
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Cardiovascular diseases may lead to incorrect measure-
SN Serial number
ments or have a detrimental effect on measurement accu-
racy. The same also applies to very low blood pressure,
The CE labelling certifies that the product
diabetes, circulatory disorders and arrhythmias as well as
complies with the essential requirements of
chills or shaking.
Directive 93/42/EEC on medical products.
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The blood pressure monitor must not be used in connec-
tion with a high-frequency surgical unit.
Advice on use
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Only use the unit on people who have the specified wrist
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In order to ensure comparable values, always measure
measurement for the device.
your blood pressure at the same time of day.
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Please note that when inflating, the functions of the limb in
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Before every measurement, relax for about five minutes.
question may be impaired.
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If you want to perform several measurements on the same
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During the blood pressure measurement, blood circulation
person, wait five minutes between each measurement.
must not be stopped for an unnecessarily long time. If the
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Do not take a measurement within 30 minutes after eating,
device malfunctions, remove the cuff from the arm.
drinking, smoking or exercising.
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Do not allow sustained pressure in the cuff or frequent
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Repeat the measurement if you are unsure of the measured
measurements. The resulting restriction of the blood flow
value.
may cause injury.
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The measurements taken by you are for your information
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Ensure that the cuff is not placed on an arm in which the
only – they are not a substitute for a medical examination!
arteries or veins are undergoing medical treatment, e.g.
Discuss the measurements with your doctor, and never
intravascular access or therapy, or an arteriovenous (AV)
shunt.
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Do not use the cuff on people who have undergone a mas-
ble to small children. If a battery has been swallowed, call
tectomy.
a doctor immediately.
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Do not place the cuff over wounds as this may cause fur-
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Batteries should not be charged or reactivated with any
ther injury.
other means, nor should they be taken apart, thrown in the
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The blood pressure monitor can only be operated with bat-
fire or short-circuited.
teries.
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Remove the batteries from the instrument if they are worn
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To conserve the batteries, the monitor switches off auto-
out or if you are not going to use the instrument for any
matically if no buttons are pressed for one minute.
length of time. This prevents any damage as a result of
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The device is only intended for the purpose described in
leakage. Always replace all the batteries at the same time.
these instructions for use. The manufacturer is not liable
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Never use different types of battery, battery brands or bat-
for damage resulting from improper or careless use.
teries with different capacities. You should preferably use
alkaline batteries.
Storage and Care
Repair and disposal
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The blood pressure monitor is made up of precision elec-
tronic components. Accuracy of readings and the instru-
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Batteries do not belong in domestic refuse. Used batteries
ment’s service life depend on careful handling.
should be disposed of at the collection points provided.
– You should protect the device from impact, moisture, dirt,
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Never open the instrument. If these instructions are not
major temperature fluctuations and direct exposure to the
heeded, the warranty will be null and void.
sun’s rays.
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Never attempt to repair the instrument or adjust it yourself.
– Never drop the device.
We can no longer guarantee perfect functioning if you do.
– Do not use near strong electromagnetic fields, i.e. keep it
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Repairs may only be performed by Customer Service or
away from any radio systems and mobile phones.
authorized dealers. However, always check the batteries
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Do not press any buttons until the cuff is in position.
and replace them if necessary prior to making any com-
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If the instrument is not used for any length of time, we
plaint.
recommend removing the batteries.
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Please dispose of the device in accordance with
EC Directive – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Elec-
Advice on batteries
tronic Equipment). If you have any queries, please
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Batteries can be fatal if swallowed. You should therefore
contact the appropriate local authorities.
store the batteries and products where they are inaccessi-
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3. Unit description
6. Pulse symbol
1. Display
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7. Memory space number
2. Wrist cuff
8. Battery replacement symbol
3. WHO indicator
9. Unit in mmHg
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4. On/Off button
10. Memory display, average value
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5. Memory button M
11. Time and date
6. Function button SET
12. User memory
, ,
7. Setting button MODE
8. Battery compart-
3
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ment lid
7
4
6
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4. Prepare measurement
Information on the display:
Inserting battery
1
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Remove the battery cover
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(left side of the unit).
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Insert two 1.5 V micro
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batteries (alkaline, type
8
2
LR03). Make absolutely
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sure that you insert the batteries with the correct polarity
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as marked. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
5
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Replace the battery cover carefully.
4
3
If the “change battery” icon is displayed, measurement is
no longer possible and you must replace all the batteries.
1. Systolic pressure
Spent batteries and rechargeable batteries do not constitute
2. WHO classification
normal household waste! They are considered to be toxic waste
3. Diastolic pressure
and, as such, should be disposed of in special containers, toxic
4. Calculated pulse value
waste collection points or brought to electrical goods dealers.
5. Cardiac arrhythmia symbol
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Note: You will find these markings on batteries
5. Measuring blood pressure
containing harmful substances: Pb = battery
Positioning cuff
containing lead, Cd = battery containing cad-
mium, Hg = battery containing mercury.
Setting the date and time
This menu allows you to set the following functions, one after
another:
Year
Month Date Time
It is essential to set the date and time. Otherwise, you will not
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Bare your left wrist, making sure that the circulation in the
be able to save your measured values correctly with a date
arm is not restricted by any clothes etc. that are too tight.
and time and access them again later.
Position the cuff on the inside of your wrist.
The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
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Fasten the cuff with the Velcro fastening so that the upper
edge of the monitor is positioned approx. 1 cm below the
If you press and hold the function button SET, you can
ball of your thumb.
set the values more quickly.
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The cuff has to be fitted tightly around the wrist but should
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Press the setting button MODE. The year flashes on the
not constrict it.
display.
Correct posture
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Set the year with the function button SET and confirm with
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Rest for approx. 5 minutes before each measurement.
the setting button MODE.
Other wise there may be divergences.
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Set the month, day, hour and minutes and confirm each
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You can perform the measurement
setting with the setting button MODE.
while sitting or lying. To carry out a
If you wish to change the date and/or time after it has
blood pressure measurement, make
already been set, press the setting button MODE twice
sure you are sitting comfortably with
in order to return to settings mode.
your arms and back leaning on some-
thing. Do not cross your legs. Place
your feet flat on the ground. Make sure to rest your arm
and move it. Always make sure that the cuff is at heart
level. Otherwise significant deviations can occur. Relax
your arm and the palm of your hand.
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In order not to distort the result, it is important to keep still
Evaluating results
during the measurement and not talk.
Cardiac arrhythmia:
Performing the blood pressure measurement
This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia dis-
orders during measurement and if necessary indicates the
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As described above, attach the cuff and adopt the posture
measurement with the flashing icon
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in which you want to perform the measurement.
This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a
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Start the blood pressure monitor with the on/off button .
condition where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result of
The most recently used user memory ( , or )
defects in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat.
appears. To change the user memory, press the function
The symptoms (omitted or premature heart beats, slow or
button SET.
excessively fast heart rate) may be caused, among other
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Now start the measurement by holding the on/off button .
things, by heart disease, age, physical predisposition, exces-
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Following the display check, during which all numbers light
sive use of stimulants, stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia can
up, the cuff inflates automatically. Whilst the cuff is pumping
only be ascertained through examination by your doctor.
up, the device already calculates measurements for estimat-
Repeat the measurement if the flashing icon is displayed
ing the necessary pump pressure. If this pressure is insuffi-
after the measurement. Please note that you should rest for
cient, the device automatically pumps more pressure.
5 minutes between measurements and not talk or move dur-
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Then the pressure in the cuff is slowly released and as
ing the measurement. If the icon appears often, please
soon as a pulse is detected, the pulse symbol flashes.
contact your doctor. Any self-diagnosis and treatment based
Measuring can be cancelled at any time by pressing the
on the test results may be dangerous. It is vital to follow your
on/off button and the device switches to standby
doctor’s instructions.
mode.
WHO classification:
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Systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse readings are
According to WHO Guidelines/Definitions and the latest find-
displayed.
ings, the test results can be classified and evaluated accord-
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The measurement is automatically stored.
ing to the following chart:
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The symbol appears if the measurement could not be
performed properly. Observe the chapter “Error messages/
troubleshooting” in these instructions for use and repeat
the measurement.
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The device switches off automatically after 1 minute.
Wait at least 5 minutes before taking another measurement!
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Range of blood pressure values Systolic (in mmHg) Diastolic (in mmHg) Measure
Grade 3: Severe hypertension ≥180 ≥110 Seek medical advice
Grade 2: Moderate hypertension 160-179 100-109 Seek medical advice
Grade 1: Mild hypertension 140-159 90-99 Have it checked regularly by doctor
High-normal 130-139 85-89 Have it checked regularly by doctor
Normal 120-129 80-84 Check it yourself
Optimal <120 <80 Check it yourself
Source: WHO, 1999
The bar graph in the display and the scale on the unit indicate
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If you continue to press the memory button M, the most
the range of the blood pressure which has been recorded.
recent individual measured values are displayed in turn
If the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in two dif-
with the date and time.
ferent WHO ranges (e.g. systolic in the “high-normal” range
Delete
and diastolic pressure in the “normal” range) the graphic
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To clear the memory of the relevant user memory, you
WHO classification on the unit indicates the higher range
must first select a user memory. Start a request for either
(“high-normal” in the example described).
average values or individual measured values and press
6. Measurements
the setting button MODE and the function button SET at
Save
the same time.
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All the values in the current user memory are deleted.
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The results of every successful measurement are stored
appears on the display.
together with the date and time. There are 3 user memo-
ries each with 40 memory spaces. If there are more than
The device switches off automatically after 1 minute.
40 measurements, the oldest measurements are lost.
7. Error message / troubleshooting
Display
In the event of errors, the error message appears on the
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Select the desired user memory ( , or ) by
display.
pressing the function button SET.
Error messages may appear in the following cases:
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Press the memory button M. The average value of the last
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: the cuff is incorrectly fastened, or you move or speak
three measurements is displayed first .
during the measurement,
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: errors during measuring,
Memory 3 x 40 memory spaces
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: the pump pressure is higher than 300 mmHg,
Dimensions L 70 mm x W 72 mm x H 28,6 mm
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: errors in the recorded measurement data,
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: there is a system or unit error.
Weight Approx. 112 g (without batteries)
Cuff size 135 to 195 mm
In such cases, repeat the measurement. Ensure that you do
not move or speak.
Permissible operat-
+ 5 °C to +40 °C, 15 – 93 % relative air
If necessary, reinsert or replace the batteries.
ing conditions
humidity (non-condensing)
Permissible storage
-25 °C to +70 °C, ≤ 93 % relative air
8. Cleaning and Care
conditions
humidity, 700 –1060 hPa ambient
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Clean your blood pressure monitor carefully using a slightly
pressure
damp cloth only.
Power supply
2 x 1,5 V
AAA batteries
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Do not use any detergents or solvents.
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Never hold the instrument under water as otherwise liquid
Battery life For approx. 250 measurements,
can penetrate and damage the instrument.
depending on the blood pressure level
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Never place any heavy objects on the instrument.
and/or pump pressure
Accessories Instruction for use, 2 x 1.5 V AAA batter-
9. Technical details
ies, storage box
Model no. BC 30
Classification Internal supply, IPX0, no AP or APG,
Measurement
Oscillometric, non-invasive blood pres-
continuous operation, type BF applied
method
sure measurement on the wrist
part
Measurement
Cuff pressure 0 – 300 mmHg,
Technical information is subject to change without notifica-
range
systolic 40 – 280 mmHg,
tion to allow for updates.
diastolic 40 – 280 mmHg,
Pulse 40 –199 beats/minute
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This unit is in line with European Standard EN 60601-1-2
Display accuracy Systolic ± 3 mmHg, diastolic ± 3 mmHg,
and is subject to particular precautions with regard to elec-
pulse ± 5 % of the value shown
tromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Please note that port-
able and mobile HF communication systems may inter-
Measurement
Max. permissible standard deviation
fere with this unit. More details can be requested from the
inaccuracy
according to clinical testing:
systolic 8 mmHg /diastolic 8 mmHg
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stated Customer Service address or found at the end of
the instructions for use.
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This device is in line with the EU Medical Devices Directive
93/42/EC, the “Medizinproduktegesetz” (German Medi-
cal Devices Act) and the standards EN1060-1 (non-inva-
sive sphygmomanometers, Part 1: General requirements),
EN1060-3 (non-invasive sphygmomanometers, Part 3:
Supplementary requirements for electro-mechanical blood
pressure measuring systems) and IEC80601-2-30 (Medical
electrical equipment – Part 2 – 30: Particular requirements
for the safety and essential performance of automated
non-invasive blood pressure monitors).
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The accuracy of this blood pressure monitor has been
carefully checked and developed with regard to a long use-
ful life. If using the device for commercial medical pur-
poses, it must be regularly tested for accuracy by appropri-
ate means. Precise instructions for checking accuracy may
be requested from the service address.
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