Beurer BM70: ENGLISH

supplied with power. As soon as the batteries are empty or

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Batteries should not be charged or reactivated with any other

the mains part is disconnected from the power supply, the

means, nor should they be taken apart, thrown in the fire or

blood pressure monitor loses the date and time.

short-circuited.

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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 automati-

out or if you are not going to use the instrument for any

cally if no buttons are pressed for one minute.

length of time. This prevents any damage as a result of leak-

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The device is only intended for the purpose described in

age. Always replace all the batteries at the same time.

these instructions for use. The manufacturer is not liable for

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Never use different types of battery, battery brands or batter-

damage resulting from improper or careless use.

ies with different capacities. You should preferably use alka-

Storage and Care

line batteries.

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The blood pressure monitor is made up of precision electron-

Repair and disposal

ic components. Accuracy of readings and the instrument’s

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Batteries do not belong in domestic refuse. Used batteries

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 Beurer Customer Service

away from any radio systems and mobile phones.

or authorized dealers. However, always check the batteries

– Only ever use the cuffs provided with the monitor or origi-

and replace them if necessary prior to making any complaint.

nal replacement cuffs. Otherwise erroneous results will be

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The appliance should be disposed of according to

recorded.

Regulation 2002/96/EC-WEEE (Waste Electrical and

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Do not press any buttons until the cuff is in position.

Electronic Equipment). In case of queries, please con-

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If the instrument is not used for any length of time, we rec-

tact the municipal authorities responsible for waste disposal

ommend removing the batteries.

in your area.

Advice on batteries

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Batteries can be fatal if swallowed. You should therefore

store the batteries and products where they are inaccessible

to small children. If a battery has been swallowed, call a doc-

tor immediately.

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3. Unit description

Icons in the display:

1. Date/Time indicator

2

1

3

1

2. WHO classification

3. Memory zones

2

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4. Resting indicator

3

5. Average value (AVG)

4

6. Memory sequence

4

number

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7. Weak battery mark

5

6

8. Cardiac arrhythmia

10

icon

9. Pulse mark

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7

5

10. Pulse rate

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11. Diastolic pressure

12. Systolic pressure

1. Cuff tube

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2. Cuff

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4. Prepare measurement

3. Cuff connector

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Inserting battery

4. Display

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Remove the battery cover from

5. Memory button M

the back of the monitor.

6. ON/OFF button

• Insert four AA 1.5 V alkaline

7. User selection button

batteries. making absolutely

8. Date/time button

sure that you insert them with

9. Adjustment button

the correct polarity as marked.

10. Connector, power supply

Never use rechargeable batter-

11. Data interface

ies.

12. Cuff connector port (left side)

• Replace the battery cover carefully.

If the battery change is continuously illuminated, meas-

urement is no longer possible and you must replace all the bat-

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teries. Once batteries have been removed from the device, the

PC interface

time must be reset.

The Beurer blood pressure monitor also allows you to transfer

Used batteries do not belong in the household waste. You are

your measured values to the PC.

legally obliged to dispose of the batteries. Dispose of them via

To do this you require a data cable and the Beurer “Health

your specialist electrical supplier or local collec ting point for

Manager” PC software.

recyclable waste.

A data cable can be obtained from the specified Customer

Note: Batteries containing pollutant substances

Service address with order no. 162.044. The software can be

are marked as follows: Pb = Battery contains

downloaded free of charge from www.beurer.com/service/

lead, Cd = Battery contains cadmium, Hg = Bat-

download.

tery contains mercury.

System requirements for the Beurer “Health Manager”

Setting date and time

computer software

It is vital to set date and time. Only in this way is it possible to

1. Supported operating systems:

save and subsequently retrieve your measured values with the

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Windows XP SP3

right date and time.

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Windows Vista SP1 or later

Press the

key and to adjust the month. Then press the

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Windows 7

and in turn to adjust the date, hour, minute and confirm

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Windows 7 SP1

the entry

.

The time is being displayed in 12-hour format, which means a

2. Supported architectures:

time from 13:00 onwards is being displayed as 01:00 PM.

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x86 (32 bit)

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x64 (64 bit)

Mains operation

3. Hardware requirements:

You can also operate this device with a mains adapter. No bat-

teries should be in the battery compartment for this. The mains

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

adapter is available from retailers or from the service address

1 GB RAM.

under order no. 071.29. The blood pressure monitor should

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Free memory on the primary partition of at least:

only be used with the mains adapters specified here. The

– x86 – 600 MB

mains adapter should only be connected to the mains voltage

– x64 – 1.5 GB

indicated on the rating plate. Once you have disconnected the

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Graphic resolution from: 1024 x 768 pixels.

device from the mains, the date and time on the blood pres-

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USB port 1.0 or later.

sure monitor are lost. Any measurement results that have been

stored are however retained.

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5

. Measuring blood pressure

5.2 Correct posture

5.1 Positioning cuff

Fit the cuff round your bare left upper

arm. Blood circulation in the arm

should not be restricted by tight

clothing or other objects.

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Rest for approx. 5 minutes before each measurement. Other-

The cuff should be placed on the

wise there may be divergences.

upper arm so that the lower edge is 2

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You can perform the measurement either sitting or lying down.

to 3 cm above the bend of the elbow

Always make sure that the cuff is on a level with your heart.

and above the artery. The tube should

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To carry out a blood pressure measurement, make sure you

be in line with the centre of the palm.

are sitting comfortably with your arms and back leaning on

Now place the free end of the cuff

something. Do not cross your legs. Place your feet flat on the

snugly, but not too tightly, around the

ground.

arm, and fix it with the Velcro fastener.

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In order not to distort the result, it is important to keep still

The cuff should be fitted tight enough

during the measurement and not talk.

to allow just two fingers to fit beneath

5.3 Select memory

the cuff.

You have two memories (60 memory spaces each) in order to

Insert the cuff tubing into the socket

save the test results of 2 different people separately, or else

for the cuff attachment.

save measurements in the morning and evening separately.

Select the required memory space by pressing the user selec-

tion button

. Confirm your selection with the On/Off button .

5.4 Measuring blood pressure

Important: The instrument should only be operated with the

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Put on the cuff as described previously and assume the posi-

original cuff. The cuff is suitable for an arm circumference of 24

tion in which you want to carry out the measurement.

to 36 cm. A larger cuff for upper arm circumferences from 34 to

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Press the

user selection button

to select a memory zone,

46 cm is available from retailers or the service address under

and press the

key 2x to start measurement in the chosen

order no. 162.797.

memory zone. After checking the display with all digits light-

ing up, the monitor will automatically inflate. Following the

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self-test, during which all display elements briefly appear, the

5 minutes between measurements and not talk or move during

measurement begins. During inflation the device already de-

the measurement. If the icon

appears often, please contact

termines measured values used to estimate the required infla-

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

tion pressure. If this pressure is insufficient, the device auto-

test results may be dangerous. It is vital to follow your doctor’s

matically inflates by another 40 mmHg (Real Fuzzy Logic).

instructions.

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Then the pressure in the cuff is slowly released and the pulse

WHO classification:

is measured.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and National High Blood

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It displays pulse, systolic and diastolic blood pressure as

Pressure Education Program Coordinating Committee have de-

well as the stop indicator (see Chapter 5.6).

veloped a blood pressure standard, according to which areas of

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You can interrupt measurement at any time by pressing the

low- and high-risk blood pressure are identified. This standard,

ON/OFF button

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however, is a general guideline as individual’s blood pressure

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To switch off and release the pressure, press the ON/OFF

varies among different people and different age groups ... etc.

It

button

again. If you forget to switch off the device, it

is important that you consult with your physician regularly. Your

switches off automatically after approx. 1 minute.

physician will tell you your normal blood pressure range as well

Wait at least 5 minutes before taking another measurement!

as the point at which you will be considered at risk.

5.5 Evaluating results

Cardiac arrhythmia:

This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia disor-

ders during measurement and if necessary indicates the meas-

urement with the flashing icon

.

This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a condi-

tion where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result of defects

in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat. The

symptoms (omitted or premature heart beats, slow or exces-

sively fast heart rate) may be caused, among other things, by

heart disease, age, physical predisposition, excessive use of

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

certained through examination by your doctor.

Repeat the measurement if the flashing icon

is displayed

after the measurement. Please note that you should rest for

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Table for classification of blood pressure values (unit of measurement mmHg) for adults:

Range Systolic Diastolic Action

Hypotonia (degraded blood pressure) lower than 105 lower than 60 Check with doctor

Normal range between 105 and 120 between 60 and 80 Self check

Pre-hypertensive blood pressure range*

between 120 and 140 between 80 and 90 Check with doctor

High blood pressure - degree

between 140 and 160 between 90 and 100 Consult your doctor

High blood pressure - degree

higher than 160 higher than 100

Consult your doctor

(*) Blood pressure range that might transfer to high blood pressure. Adapted from JNC 2003

The WHO classification in the display shows the range of the

: Haemodynamic stability

measured blood pressure.

Measurement of the systolic and diastolic pressure is increased

If the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in two dif-

when the circulatory system is sufficiently at rest and is a very

ferent WHO ranges (e.g. systolic in the grade

hypertension

reliable indicator of resting blood pressure. However, if the cir-

range and diastolic pressure in the normal range), the WHO

culatory system is not sufficiently at rest (haemodynamic insta-

classification on the unit always indicates the higher range

bility), the symbol

is displayed.

(grade

hypertension in the example described).

In this case, the measurement should be repeated after a pe-

5.6 Resting indicator measurement (using HSD diagnostics)

riod of physical and mental rest. The blood pressure measure-

ment must be taken when the patient is physically and mentally

The most frequent error made when measuring blood pressure

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

is taking the measurement when not at rest (haemodynamic

the patient’s medical treatment.

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

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

: Lack of haemodynamic stability

sure measurement, the device automatically determines wheth-

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

er the circulatory system is sufficiently at rest or not.

tolic blood pressure has not been carried out at rest and has

If there is no indication that the circulatory system is not suf-

therefore distorted the measurement.

ficiently at rest,

(haemodynamic stability) is displayed and

Repeat the measurement after a rest and relaxation period of at

the measurement can be recorded as a reliable resting blood

least 5 minutes. Go to a sufficiently calm and comfortable spot

pressure value.

and remain there calmly; close your eyes, breathe deeply and

evenly and try to relax.

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If the following measurement shows a lack of stability again,

You can display the memory as follows:

repeat the measurement after another period of rest. In case of

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Press the

user selection button

to select a memory zone,

further unstable measurements, identify these measurements

and press the M key to switch from memory to memory with

as they were taken when the circulatory system had not be suf-

sequence numbers.

ficiently rested.

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The average value of the last three measurements is

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

displayed first.

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

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Continue pressing the memory button to recall other indi-

oping cardiac arrhythmia can also prevent stable blood pres-

vidual measurement results - the first result to appear is that

sure measurements.

of the most recent value measured.

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Press the On/Off switch to turn the unit off.

A lack of resting blood pressure can have various causes, such

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If you forget to switch off the computer, it will switch off auto-

as physical or mental strain or distraction and speaking or

matically after 1 minute.

experiencing heart rhythmic disturbance during the measure-

ment.

Press the

user selection button

to select a memory zone,

then press and hold the M key for approximately 5-seconds to

In an overwhelming number of cases, the HSD diagnosis will

clear the data in the pre-designated memory zone.

give a very good guide as to whether the circulatory system is

rested when taking the measurement. Certain patients suffer-

7. Cleaning and storing the instrument

ing from cardiac arrhythmia or chronic mental conditions can

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Clean your device and cuff carefully only with a slightly mois-

remain haemodynamically unstable in the long-term, some-

tened cloth.

thing which persists even after repeated periods of rest. The

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Do not use detergents or solvents.

precision of the results of the resting blood pressure is reduced

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On no account must you immerse the computer in water,

in these users. Like any medical measurement method, the

otherwise liquid can enter it and cause demage.

precision of the HSD diagnosis is limited and can lead to incor-

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When storing the device, make sure that no heavy objects

rect results in some cases. The blood pressure measurements

are placed on top of it. Remove the batteries. The cuff tube

taken when the circulatory system was at rest represent par-

should not have any sharp kinks.

ticularly reliable results.

8. Rectifying faults

6. Saving, retrieving and deleting results

Error messages can occur when

The computer automatically saves the blood pressure readings

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measurement error ( appears in the display),

of the last 60 measurements. When the 60 memory locations

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you move or talk during the measurement ( appears in the

are exceeded, the current oldest value is deleted.

display),

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the cuff tube is not properly inserted ( appears in the dis-

Memory 2 x 60 memory spaces

play),

Dimensions L 156 mm x W 117 mm x H 80 mm

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inflation takes longer than 15 seconds ( appears in the dis-

play),

Weight Approx. 535 g (without batteries)

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the inflation pressure is higher than 300 mmHg ( appears

Cuff size 24 to 36 cm

in the display),

Permissible operating

+10 °C to +40 °C, 40 – 85 % relative air

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an error occurs when storing the measured values ( ap-

conditions

humidity (non-condensing)

pears in the display),

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exceeding measurement range ( appears in the display).

Permissible storage

-10 °C to +60 °C, 10 – 90 % relative

conditions

air humidity, 800 – 1050 hPa ambient

In the about cases, you must repeat the measurement. Make

pressure

sure that the cuff tube is properly inserted and that you do not

Power supply

4 x 1,5 V

AA batteries

move or talk. Put the batteries back in if necessary, or else re-

place them.

Battery life For approx. 300 measurements,

depending on the blood pressure level

9. Specifications

and/or pump pressure

Model no. BM 70

Accessories Instruction for use, 4 x 1.5 V AA batter-

Measurement

Oscillometric, non-invasive blood

ies, storage pouch

method

pressure measurement on the upper

Classification Internal supply, IPX0, no AP or APG,

arm

continuous operation, type BF applied

Measurement range Cuff pressure 0 – 300 mmHg,

part

systolic 30 – 260 mmHg,

These specification are subject to change without notice for

diastolic 30 – 260 mmHg,

purpose of improvement.

Pulse 40 –199 beats/minute

Display accuracy Systolic ± 3 mmHg,

diastolic ± 3 mmHg,

pulse ± 5 % of the value shown

Measurement inac-

Max. permissible standard deviation

curacy

according to clinical testing:

systolic 8 mmHg /diastolic 8 mmHg

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10. Adapter

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This device is in line with the EU Medical Devices Directive

93/42/EC, the “Medizinproduktegesetz” (German Medi-

Model No. FW 7333SM/12

cal Devices Act) and the standards EN1060-1 (non-inva-

Input 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz

sive sphygmomanometers, Part 1: General requirements),

Output 12 V DC, 700 mA, only in connection with

EN1060-3 (non-invasive sphygmomanometers, Part 3: Sup-

beurer blood pressure monitor

plementary requirements for electro-mechanical blood pres-

sure measuring systems) and IEC80601-2-30 (medical elec-

Supplier Friwo Gerätebau GmbH

trical equipment – Part 2 – 30: Particular requirements for the

Protection This device is double insulated and pro-

safety and essential performance of automated non-invasive

tected against short circuit and overload

blood pressure monitors).

by a primary thermal fuse. The green LED

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The accuracy of this blood pressure monitor has been care-

lights under normal conditions. Make

fully checked and developed with regard to a long useful

sure to take the batteries out of the com-

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

partment before using the adapter.

must be regularly tested for accuracy by appropriate means.

Double insulated / equipment class 2

Precise instructions for checking accuracy may be requested

from the service address.

Enclosures and Equipment enclosed to protect against

Protective Covers contact with live parts, and with parts

which can become live (finger, pin, hook

test). The operator shall not contact the

patient and the output plug of AC adaptor

simulta neously.

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This unit is in line with European Standard EN 60601-1-2

and is subject to particular precautions with regard to elec-

tromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Please note that portable

and mobile HF communication systems may interfere with

this unit. More details can be requested from the stated Cus-

tomer Service address or found at the end of the instructions

for use.

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