Beurer BC 60: ENGLISH

4. Getting started

Note: Batteries containing pollutant substances

are marked as follows: Pb = Battery contains

Inserting battery

lead, Cd = Battery contains cadmium,

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Remove the battery compartment

Hg = Battery contains mercury.

cover.

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Insert the two batteries into the

Setting date and time

battery compartment ensuring

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First the year flashes. Using the M2 button, you can

correct polarity.

increase the basic values to be set, using M1 you can

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Use exclusively brand-name batteries of the type: 2x1.5 V

decrease the values. Set the year and confirm the entry

Micro (Alkaline Type LR 03). Making absolutely sure that

using the start/stop button

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you insert them with the correct polarity as marked. Do

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Now set the month using the M1 and M2 buttons.

not use rechargeable batteries.

Confirm using the start/stop button

.

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Then close the battery compartment by fitting the cover

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Now set the day using the M1 and M2 buttons. Confirm

and clicking it in position.

using the start/stop button

.

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Now you can set the time, which is displayed in 24-hour

If the low battery indicator

is flashing, then the batter-

mode. First set the hour, confirm using the start/stop but-

ies are very low. It is still possible to take a measurement,

ton

and then set the minutes. After confirming with the

but the batteries should be replaced soon.

start/stop button,

the device switches off automatically

If the battery change

is continuously illuminated, meas-

and the time is displayed.

urement is no longer possible and you must replace all the

batteries. Once batteries have been removed from the de-

5. Measuring blood pressure

vice, the time must be reset.

5.1 Positioning cuff

Used batteries do not belong in the household waste. You

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Bare your left wrist, making sure that the circulation in the

are legally obliged to dispose of the batteries. Dispose of

arm is not restricted by any clothes etc. that are too tight.

them via your specialist electrical supplier or local collecting

Position the cuff on the inside of your wrist.

point for recyclable waste.

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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

ball of your thumb.

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The cuff has to be fitted tightly around the wristbut should

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Switch on the blood pressure monitor with the start/stop

not constrict it.

button

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After the self test, during which all display elements are

briefly displayed, measurement begins. The pressure is

increased to 190 mmHg. If this pressure is insufficient, the

device automatically pumps an extra 30 mmHG (Fuzzy

Logic).

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When the measurement has been taken, the remaining air

pressure dissipates very quickly. It displays pulse, systolic

and diastolic blood pressure as well as the resting indicator

Important: The instrument should only be operated with the

(see Chapter 5.4).

original cuff.

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Now use the M1 and M2 memory buttons to select the

desired user memory. If you do not select a user memory,

5.2 Measuring blood pressure

the measurement is stored in the most recently used user

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Please sit down comfortably.

memory. The relevant symbol “M1” or “M2” appears in

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Put on the cuff as described previously and assume the

the display.

position in which you want to carry out the measurement.

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Using the start/stop button, switch off the blood pres-

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Make sure to rest your arm and

sure monitor. The measurement is then stored in the

move it so that the device is

selected user memory. If you forget to turn off the device,

at heart level (see image). An

it will switch off automatically after approx. 3 minutes.

O.K. symbol was integrated

In this case too, the value is stored in the selected user

into the device to additionally

memory.

assist you. It signals the

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You can interrupt measurement at any time by pressing

correct position of the blood

the start/stop button

. Wait at least 5 minutes before

pressure monitor. You are in the right position if all you

taking another measurement!

can see on the display is O.K.

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Please make sure to have a 5 –10 minute period of rest

before measurement.

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5.3 Evaluating results

ascertained through examination by your doctor. Repeat the

Cardiac arrhythmia:

measurement if the flashing icon

is displayed after the

This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia dis-

measurement. Please note that you should rest for 5 minutes

orders during measurement and if necessary indicates the

between measurements and not talk or move during the

measurement with the flashing icon

.

measurement. If the icon

appears often, please contact

This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a

your doctor. Any self-diagnosis and treatment based on the

condition where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result of

test results may be dangerous.

defects in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat.

It is vital to follow your doctor’s instructions.

The symptoms (omitted or premature heart beats, slow or ex-

WHO classification:

cessively fast heart rate) may be caused, among other things,

According to WHO Guidelines/Definitions and the latest find-

by heart disease, age, physical predisposition, excessive use

ings, the test results can be classified and evaluated accord-

of stimulants, stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia can only be

ing to the following chart:

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

diastolic pressure in the normal range) the graphic WHO clas-

the range of the blood pressure which has been recorded. If

sification on the unit indicates the higher range (high-normal

the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in two differ-

in the example described).

ent WHO ranges (e.g. systolic in the high-normal range and

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5.4 Resting indicator measurement (using HSD

: lack of haemodynamic stability

diagnostics)

It is very probable that the measurement of systolic and di-

The most frequent error made when measuring blood pressure

astolic blood pressure has not been carried out at rest and

is taking the measurement when not at rest (haemodynamic

has therefore distorted the measurement.

stability), which means that both the systolic and the diastolic

Repeat the measurement after a rest and relaxation period

blood pressures are incorrect in this case. During blood pres-

of at least 5 minutes. Go to a sufficiently calm and comfort-

sure measurement, the device automatically determines

able spot and remain there calmly; close your eyes, breathe

whether the circulatory system is sufficiently at rest or not.

deeply and evenly and try to relax.

If there is no indication that the circulatory system is not

If the following measurement shows a lack of stability again,

sufficiently at rest,

(haemodynamic stability) is displayed

repeat the measurement after another period of rest. In case

and the measurement can be recorded as a reliable resting

of further unstable measurements, identify these measure-

blood pressure value.

ments as they were taken when the circulatory system had

not be sufficiently rested.

: haemodynamic stability

In this case, inner unrest of the nervous system could be the

Measurement of the systolic and diastolic pressure is in-

cause, which cannot be cured by brief periods of rest. Devel-

creased when the circulatory system is sufficiently at rest

oping cardiac arrhythmia can also prevent stable blood pres-

and is a very reliable indicator of resting blood pressure.

sure measurements.

However, if the circulatory system is not sufficiently at rest

(haemodynamic instability), the symbol

is displayed.

A lack of resting blood pressure can have various causes,

In this case, the measurement should be repeated after

such as physical or mental strain or distraction and speak-

a period of physical and mental rest. The blood pressure

ing or experiencing heart rhythmic disturbance during the

measurement must be taken when the patient is physically

measurement.

and mentally rested, as it will be the basis for a diagnosis

In an overwhelming number of cases, the HSD diagnosis

and regulation of the patient’s medical treatment.

will give a very good guide as to whether the circulatory

system is rested when taking the measurement. Certain

patients suffering from cardiac arrhythmia or chronic mental

conditions can remain haemodynamically unstable in the

long-term, something which persists even after repeated

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periods of rest. The precision of the results of the resting

Deleting saved values

blood pressure is reduced in these users. Like any medical

You can delete saved values individually or else you can

measurement method, the precision of the HSD diagnosis is

delete all of them.

limited and can lead to incorrect results in some cases. The

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To delete individual values, first select the stored value

blood pressure measurements taken when the circulatory

you wish to delete and keep memory button M1 or M2

system was at rest represent particularly reliable results.

depressed. The display starts blinking. Keep holding

the button depressed until the display has completely

6. Calling up stored values

cleared.

You can call up values from the 2 user memories and dis-

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To delete an entire user memory, you have to select the

play the averages.

appropriate user memory. The average is displayed and

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Press the M1 or M2 memory buttons. Firstly, the average

indicated with “A”. Hold the memory button M1 or M2 de-

of all values stored in this user memory will be displayed.

pressed until the display starts blinking and keep the but-

This is denoted by the letter “A” in the display.

ton depressed until the display completely clears.

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If you press the memory buttons again, further individual

measurements appear with WHO, cardiac arrythmia and

7. Cleaning and care

HSD. These individual values are numbered from 1 to 60.

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Clean your blood pressure computer carefully using only a

The time and date are alternately displayed after 2.5 sec-

slightly moistened cloth.

onds.

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Do not use any detergents or solvents.

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If there are 60 individual values in the memory at the same

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Never hold the instrument under water as otherwise liquid

time, the oldest value is deleted in order to make room for

can penetrate and damage the instrument.

the new value.

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Never place any heavy objects on the instrument.

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Use the start/stop button to turn off the device, or it

will turn off automatically after approx. 30 seconds.

8. Rectifying faults

E

rror messages can occur when

Tip: You can also use the 2 user memories to separately

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you move or talk during the measurement (ERR 1, ERR 3),

store measurements – e.g. mornings and evenings.

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inflation takes longer than 20 seconds (ERR 2),

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device has not been inflated sufficiently despite reinflation

(ERR 2),

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the inflation pressure is higher than 300 mmHg (ERR 300),

Classification Application part Type BF

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the batteries are almost empty .

Key to symbols Application part Type BF

In such cases, repeat the measurement. Ensure you do not

Important! Read the operating

move or speak. If necessary, re-insert or replace the batteries.

instruction!

9. Specifications

These specification are subject to change without notice for

Model No. BC 60

purpose of improvement.

Method of

Oscillating, non-invasive blood pressure

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This unit is in line with European Standard EN60601-1-2

Measurement measurement on the wrist

and is subject to particular precautions with regard to

Range of Pressure 0 – 300 mmHg,

electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Please note that

Measurement pulse 40 – 160 beats/minute

portable and mobile HF communication systems may in-

Accuracy of the

systolic ± 3 mmHg / diastolic ± 3 mmHg /

terfere with this instrument. For more details, please con-

pressure reading pulse ± 5 % of the displayed value

tact customer service at the address indicated.

Measuring max. permissible standard deviation

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The instrument is in line with the EU Medical Products

uncertainty according to clinical testing:

Directive 93/42/EC, the German medical products act

systolic: 8 mmHg / diastolic: 8 mmHg

and European standards EN1060-1 (non-invasive blood

Sets of Memory 2 x 60 memory places

pressure monitors, Part 1: general requirements) and

Unit Dimension L 72 x W 80 x H 28.7 mm

EN1060-3 (non-invasive blood pressure monitors, Part

Unit Weight Approx. 140 g

3: Supplementary Requirements for Electromechanical

Cuff Size For a wrist circumference of approx.

Blood Pressure Measurement Systems).

125 to 215 mm

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If you are using the instrument for commercial or eco-

Operating

nomic purposes, you must check measurement precision

Temperature +10 °C to +40 °C, ≤ 85 % RH

regularly in accordance with the ’Operators’ Ordinance

Storage-Temperature -5 °C to +50 °C, ≤ 85 % RH

on Medical Products’. Even in the case of private use, we

Power Supply 2 x 1,5 V Micro (Alkaline Type LR 03)

recommend checking measurement precision every two

Battery Life For 250 measurements

years at the manufacturers.

Accessories Storage box, instructions for use,

2 x AAA batteries

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