Beurer BM 85: ENGLISH

ENGLISH

Dear Customer,

The recorded values are classified according to the WHO

Thank you for choosing one of our products. Our name stands

guidelines and evaluated graphically.

for high-quality, thoroughly tested products for applications in

This blood pressure monitor also has a haemodynamic stability

the areas of heat, weight, blood pressure, body temperature,

display, which is referred to as a resting indicator throughout

pulse, gentle therapy, massage and air. Please read these

these instructions for use. This shows whether you, and con-

instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be

sequently your circulatory system, are sufficiently at rest when

sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the

the blood pressure measurement is being taken and is there-

notes they contain.

fore a more precise indicator of your resting blood pressure.

Read more about this in section 6.

With kind regards,

Store these instructions for use for future reference and make

Your Beurer team

them accessible to other users.

1. Getting to know your instrument

2. Important notes

Check that the packaging of the Beurer BM85 blood pressure

Signs and symbols

monitor has not been tampered with and make sure that all the

required contents are present. Before use, ensure that there

The following symbols are used in these instructions for use,

is no visible damage to the device or accessories and that all

on the packaging and on the type plate for the device and the

packaging material has been removed. If you have any doubts,

accessories:

do not use the device and contact your retailer or the specified

Attention

Customer Services address.

The upper arm blood pressure monitor is used to carry out

non-invasive measurement and monitoring of the arterial blood

Note

pressure values in adults.

Note on important information

This allows you to quickly and easily measure your blood pres-

sure, save the measurements and display the development and

Observe the instructions for use

average values of the measurements taken.

You are also warned of possible existing cardiac arrhythmia.

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Application part, type BF

Direct current

Disposal in accordance with EC Directive

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment)

Manufacturer

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If you want to perform several measurements on the same

person, wait five minutes between each measurement.

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Do not take a measurement within 30 minutes of eating,

drinking, smoking or exercising.

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Repeat the measurement if you are unsure of the measured

value.

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The measurements taken by you are for your information

only – they are no substitute for a medical examination!

Discuss the measurements with your doctor and never base

any medical decisions on them (e.g. medicines and their

administration)!

Permissible storage temperature and humi-

55°C

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Do not use the blood pressure monitor on newborns or

dity

-20°C

RH ≤90%

patients with preeclampsia. We recommend consulting a

doctor before using the blood pressure monitor during preg-

Operating

Permissible operating temperature and

40°C

nancy.

humidity

10°C

RH ≤90%

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Cardiovascular diseases may lead to incorrect measure-

ments or have a detrimental effect on measurement ac-

Protect from moisture

curacy. The same also applies to very low blood pressure,

diabetes, circulatory disorders and arrhythmias as well as

SN Serial number

chills or shaking.

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The blood pressure monitor must not be used in connection

The CE labelling certifies that the product

with a high-frequency surgical unit.

complies with the essential requirements of

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Only use the unit on people that have the specified upper

Directive 93/42/EEC on medical products.

arm measurement for the unit.

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Please note that when inflating, the functions of the limb in

Notes on use

question may be impaired.

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During the blood pressure measurement, the blood circula-

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In order to ensure comparable values, always measure your

tion must not be stopped for an unnecessarily long time. If

blood pressure at the same time of day.

the device malfunctions remove the cuff from the arm.

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Before every measurement, relax for about five minutes.

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Avoid any mechanical restriction, compression or bending of

– Do not use the device in the vicinity of strong electromag-

the cuff line.

netic fields and keep it away from radio systems or mobile

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Do not allow sustained pressure in the cuff or frequent meas-

telephones.

urements. The resulting restriction of the blood flow may

– Only use the cuff included with the delivery or original

cause injury.

replacement parts. Otherwise incorrect measurements will

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Make sure that the cuff is not placed on an arm in which the

be recorded.

arteries or veins are undergoing medical treatment, e.g. in-

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Do not press the buttons before the cuff is placed on the arm.

travascular access or intravascular or therapy, or an arterio-

Notes on batteries

venous (AV) shunt.

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Do not use the cuff on people who have undergone a mas-

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Swallowing batteries can be extremely dangerous. Keep the

tectomy.

batteries and products out of the reach of small children. If a

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Do not place the cuff over wounds as this may cause further

battery has been swallowed, seek medical attention immedi-

injury.

ately.

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Please note that data transfer and data storage is only pos-

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Batteries must not be taken apart, thrown into an open fire or

sible when your blood pressure monitor is supplied with

short circuited.

power. As soon as the battery is empty, the blood pressure

monitor loses the date and time setting.

The codes below are printed on batteries

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To conserve the battery, the blood pressure monitor switches

containing harmful substances:

off automatically if you do not press any buttons for 3 minutes.

Pb: battery contains lead,

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The device is only intended for the purpose described in

Cd: battery contains cadmium,

these instructions for use. The manufacturer is not liable for

Hg: battery contains mercury.

damage resulting from improper or careless use.

Instructions for repairs and disposal

Instructions for storage and maintenance

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Do not repair or adjust the device yourself. Proper operation

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The blood pressure monitor is made from precision and elec-

can no longer be guaranteed in this case.

tronic components. The accuracy of the measurements and

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Repairs must only be carried out by Customer Services or

service life of the device depend on its careful handling:

authorised suppliers.

– Protect the device from impacts, humidity, dirt, marked

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Do not open the device, except during disposal. In this case,

temperature fluctuations and direct sunlight.

remove the installed battery. Failure to comply will invalidate

– Do not drop the device.

the warranty.

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Batteries must not be disposed of with household waste.

3. Unit description

Please dispose of batteries at the collection points intended

for this purpose.

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Remove the battery before disposing of the device. Undo the

1 2 3

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four, round rubber covers on the rear of the device to remove

the battery. Unscrew the housing. Remove the battery and

dispose of it correctly.

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Please dispose of the device in accordance with EC

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Directive – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment).

If you have any queries, please contact the appropriate local

authorities.

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1. Cuff

2. Cuff line

3. Cuff connector

4. Cuff holder

5. USB interface

6. Display

7. Memory buttons M1/M2

8. START/STOP button

9. Resting indicator display

10. WHO scale

11. Connection for cuff connector (left-hand side)

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Information on the display:

USB interface

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The blood pressure monitor also allows you to transfer your

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measured values to the PC.

To do this you require a commercially available USB cable

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(included in delivery) and the Beurer “HealthManager” PC

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software.

The software can be downloaded free of charge from the

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download area under Service at www.beurer.com.

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System requirements for the Beurer “HealthManager” PC

software.

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1. Supported operating systems:

• Windows XP SP3

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• Windows Vista SP1 or later

1. Time/date

• Windows 7

2. Systolic pressure

• Windows 7 SP1

3. Diastolic pressure

• Windows 8

4. Calculated pulse value

2. Supported architectures:

5. Pulse symbol

• x86 (32 bit)

6. Release air (arrow)

• x64 (64 bit)

7. Number of memory space/memory display average value

3. Hardware requirements:

( ), morning ( ), evening ( )

• Recommended: at least Pentium 1 GHz or faster with at

8. WHO classification

least 1 GB RAM

9. Battery level symbol

• Free memory on the primary partition of at least:

10. Cardiac arrhythmia symbol

– x86 – 600 MB

11. User memory

– x64 – 1.5 GB

12. Symbol for Bluetooth® transfer

• Graphic resolution from: 1024 x 768 pixels

• USB port 1.0 or later

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4. Preparing for the measurement

Press and hold the START/STOP button

for 5 seconds.

Completely charge up the blood pressure monitor before ta-

The hour format now flashes on the display.

king your first measurement:

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Select the desired hour format using the

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Using a PC:

M1/M2 memory buttons and confirm with

Insert the USB cable into the USB interface on the device

the START/STOP button .

and directly connect it to your PC.

Hour format

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Using the mains part

Insert the USB cable into the blood pressure monitor and

The year flashes on the display.

connect it to mains supply using the enclosed USB mains

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Select the year using the M1/M2 memory

part.

buttons and confirm with the START/

The symbol is shown once the device is fully charged.

STOP button

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Charge the battery if the battery level symbol flashes. If the

The month flashes on the display.

device's battery has been completely drained and you are

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Select the month using the M1/M2 mem-

unable to switch it on again, you must reset the date, time and

ory buttons and confirm with the START/

®

Bluetooth

settings. In this process, any saved measurements

Date

STOP button .

are retained.

The day flashes on the display.

® settings

Set the hour format, date, time and Bluetooth

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Select the current day using the M1/M2

The following section describes the functions and settings

memory buttons and confirm with the

available on the blood pressure monitor.

START/STOP button .

®

Bluetooth

If you have set the 12h hour format, the month is

Hour format

➔

Date

➔

Time

➔

settings

displayed before the day.

It is essential to set the correct date and time. Otherwise, you

will not be able to save your measured values correctly with a

date and time and access them again later.

If you press and hold the M1 or M2 memory button, you

can set the values more quickly.

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The cuff must be placed on the upper

The hours flash on the display.

arm so that the bottom edge is

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Select the current hours using the M1/

positioned 2 – 3 cm above the elbow

M2 memory buttons and confirm with the

and over the artery. The line points to

START/STOP button .

the centre of the palm.

Time

The minutes flash on the display.

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Choose the current minutes using the M1/

Now tighten the free end of the cuff,

M2 memory buttons and confirm with the

but make sure that it is not too tight

START/STOP button .

around the arm and close the hook-

®

and-loop fastener. The cuff should be

The Bluetooth

symbol flashes on the display.

fastened so that two fingers fit under

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Use the M1/M2 memory buttons to choose whether

®

the cuff.

automatic Bluetooth

data transfer is activated (Blue-

settings

®

®

tooth

symbol flashes) or deactivated (Bluetooth

Now insert the cuff line into the

®

symbol is not shown) and confirm with the START/

connection for the cuff connector.

STOP button .

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Bluetooth

transfers will reduce the battery capacity.

If the measurement is performed

Bluetooth

on the right upper arm, the line

should be located on the inside of

5. Measuring blood pressure

your elbow. Ensure that your arm is

Please ensure the unit is at room temperature before measu-

not pressing on the line.

ring.

Blood pressure may vary between the right and left arm, which

The measurement can be performed on the left or right arm.

may mean that the measured blood pressure values are diffe-

Attaching the cuff

rent. Always perform the measurement on the same arm.

Place the cuff on to the bare left upper

If the values between the two arms are significantly different,

arm. The circulation of the arm must

please consult your doctor to determine which arm should be

not be hindered by tight clothing or

used for the measurement.

similar.

Important:

The unit may only be operated with the original cuff.

The cuff is suitable for an arm circumference of 22 to 36 cm.

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®

If your smartphone has a protective cover, remove this to ensu-

• the data could not be sent via Bluetooth

(

).

re that there is no interference during the transfer. Begin the

In such cases, repeat the measurement and/or the data trans-

data transfer in the Beurer “HealthManager” app.

fer. Ensure that the cuff line is correctly attached and that you

9. Cleaning and storing the unit

do not move or speak during the measurement.

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Clean the unit and cuff carefully using a slightly damp cloth

Technical alarm – description

only.

Should the recorded blood pressure (systolic or diastolic) lie

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Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents.

outside the limits specified in the section “Technical specifica-

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Under no circumstances should you hold the unit under wa-

tions”, the technical alarm will appear on the display indicating

ter, as this can cause liquid to enter and damage the unit.

either “

” or “ Lo ”. In such cases, you should seek medical as-

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If you store the unit, no heavy objects should be placed on

sistance and check the accuracy of your procedure.

top of it. The cuff line should not be bent sharply.

The limit values for the technical alarm are factory set and can-

not be adjusted or deactivated. These alarm limit values are

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0. Error messages/trouble-shooting

accorded second priority under the standard IEC 60601-1-8.

In case of faults, the _ message appears in the display.

The technical alarm is a non-locking alarm and must not be

Error messages may appear if:

reset. The signal shown on the display will disappear automati-

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systolic or diastolic pressure could not be measured ( or

cally after about 8 seconds.

appears on the display)

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systolic or diastolic pressure was outside the measurement

11. Battery

range ( or Lo appears on the display)

The BM 85 is equipped with a lithium ion battery (3.7V/400

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the cuff is fastened too tightly or loosely ( or appears

mAh). If the symbol flashes, you must charge the battery

on the display)

for a minimum of two hours using the enclosed cable. Rechar-

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the pump pressure is higher than 300 mmHg ( appears

ge the battery to between 50 and 75 % of its capacity at least

on the display)

twice a year to achieve a maximum battery service life.

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pumping up takes longer than 160 seconds ( appears on

the display)

Device charged (75% - 100%)

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there is a system or device error ( , , or ap-

pears on the display)

Device charged (50% – 75%)

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the data could not be sent to the PC ( appears in the

Device charged (25% - 50%)

display).

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< 25%

Cuff size 22 to 36 cm

Permissible operating

+ 10 °C to + 40 °C, ≤ 90 % relative humi-

You can take a maximum of 10 measurements

conditions

dity (non-condensing)

(flashes)

Permissible storage

-20 °C to + 55 °C, ≤ 90 % relative humi-

®

conditions

dity, 800 –1050 hPa ambient pressure

The Bluetooth

word mark and logos are registered trademarks

®

owned by Bluetooth

SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by

Power supply DC 5 V

600mA lithium ion battery

Beurer GmbH is under license. Other trademarks and trade

3.7 V/400mAh

names are those of their respective owners.

Battery life For approx. 50 measurements, depen-

ding on levels of blood pressure and

12. Technical specifications

pump pressure

Model no. BM 85

Accessories Cuff, cuff holder, instructions for use,

Measurement me-

Oscillometric, non-invasive blood pres-

USB mains part, USB cable, storage

thod

sure measurement on the upper arm

pouch

Measurement range Cuff pressure 0 – 300 mmHg,

Classification Internal supply, IPX0, no AP or APG,

systolic 60 – 260 mmHg,

continuous operation, application part

diastolic 40 – 199 mmHg,

type BF

pulse 40 –180 beats /minute

Data transfer via

The blood pressure monitor uses Blue-

Display accuracy Systolic ± 3 mmHg,

Bluetooth® wireless

tooth® Smart (low energy),

diastolic ± 3 mmHg,

technology

2.4 GHz frequency band,

pulse ± 5 % of the value shown

Compatible with Bluetooth 4.0 smart-

phones/tablets

Measurement inac-

Max. permissible standard deviation

curacy

according to clinical testing:

List of supported smartphones/tablets

systolic 8 mmHg /

diastolic 8 mmHg

Memory 2 x 60 memory spaces

Dimensions L 180 mm x W 99 mm x H 40 mm

Weight Approximately 317 g (without cuff)

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Technical information is subject to change without notification

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3. Mains part

to allow for updates.

Model No. OH-1048A0500600U2 VDE

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This device complies with European Standard EN60601-

Input 100 – 240 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz; 120-60 mA

1-2 and is subject to particular precautions with regard to

Output 5 V DC, 600 mA, in conjunction with Beurer

electromagnetic compatibility. Please note that portable and

blood pressure monitors only

mobile HF communication systems may interfere with this

Manufac-

Dongguan Oriental Hero Ele. Co., LTD.

unit. More details can be requested from the stated Custom-

turer

er Services address or found at the end of the instructions

for use.

Protection The device is double protected and has a pri-

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This device corresponds to the EU Medical Devices Directive

mary-side cutout switch which disconnects the

93/42/EC, the German Medical Devices Act (Medizinproduk-

device from the mains in case of malfunction.

tgesetz) and the standards EN1060-1 (non-invasive sphyg-

Polarity of the the DC voltage connection

momanometers, Part 1: General requirements), EN1060-3

(non-invasive sphygmomanometers, Part 3: Supplementary

Insulated / protection class 2

requirements for electro-mechanical blood pressure measur-

Housing and

The housing of the mains part protects users

ing systems) and IEC80601-2-30 (Medical electrical equip-

protective

from touching live parts or parts that could be

ment – Part 2 – 30: Particular requirements for the basic

covers

live (for example with their fingers, or with a

safety and essential performance of automated non-invasive

needle or checking hook).

sphygmomanometers).

The user must not touch the patient and the

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The accuracy of this blood pressure monitor has been care-

output connector of the AC mains part at the

fully checked and developed with regard to a long useful

same time.

life. If using the device for commercial medical purposes, it

must be regularly tested for accuracy by appropriate means.

Precise instructions for checking accuracy may be requested

from the service address.

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We hereby guarantee that this product complies with the

European R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

Please contact the specified service address to obtain fur-

ther information, such as the CE Declaration of Conformity.

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