AngioCode 301 User manual


Health Tracker AngioCode-301. Working with a Smartphone or Tablet.I
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Table of Contents
Chapter I Introduction 1
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1 About the application
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2 Safety precautions
....................................................................................................................................................... 2Safety warning
.......................................................................................................................................................... 2Precautions
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3 Developer information
Chapter II Conducting a test 4
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1 Preparation for the test
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2 Choosing the time and place of the test
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3 Behavior during the test
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4 Placing the device on the finger
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5 Quick start
Chapter III How to evaluate your test results 11
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1 Pulse rate
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2 Oxygen saturation
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3 Perfusion index
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4 Vascular age
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5 Vascular stiffness
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6 Pulse wave type
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7 Systole duration
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8 Stress level
Chapter IV Application interface 24
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1 First launch
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2 Home screen
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3 Settings
.......................................................................................................................................................... 31Application
.......................................................................................................................................................... 31Device
.......................................................................................................................................................... 32Expert
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4 Users
....................................................................................................................................................... 34Edit user data
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5 Devices
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6 Trends
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7 Report a problem
Chapter V Cloud sync 38
Chapter VI Application screens 40
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1 Device users
Index 43


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Introduction
1 Introduction
This section contains introductory information about the AngioCode application and its use with the
AngioCode-301 device.
1.1 About the application
Application AngioCode application is designed to control the AngioCode-301 device.
With it, you can:
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set up the device
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perform the test
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view the results of the current and previous tests
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save or delete test results
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get access to the cloud storage of results
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view trends of your results for the selected period of time
The AngioCode-301 device itself is intended for independent monitoring of the state of the human body,
in particular - the assessment of psycho-emotional balance, reserves of the cardiovascular system. The
results are stored on a personal computer and can be transferred further for accumulation and analysis to
the cloud storage.
Warning! AngioCode-301 is not a medical device! This is a device for monitoring physiological
parameters at home. Any data obtained using the device is for informational purposes only and
cannot be used for diagnosis, treatment or therapy. For all questions about the operation of the
device, you can contact Customer service https://angiocode.com/support
1.2 Safety precautions
Read the manual before using the device.
Safety warning
Precautions
1.2.1 Safety warning
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Keep the device out of the reach of children and pets. To avoid accidents, keep the device and
accessories out of the reach of children and pets.
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Do not use the device in a potentially explosive or flammable environment. Keep the device
switched off at petrol stations and near containers with flammable liquids. Do not store or transport
flammable liquids, gases or explosives together with the device, its components and accessories.
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Have the device repaired only by qualified personnel. Do not disassemble it yourself.
1.2.2 Precautions
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Before using the device, read the user manual.
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Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures (below 0 °C or above 45 °C). Too high or too low
temperature will reduce the capacity and shorten the battery life.
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Do not use defective chargers.
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Do not squeeze the device hard in your hand, press the button lightly.

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Avoid getting the device wet. Moisture can cause serious damage to the device. Moisture entering the
device will void the manufacturer's warranty.
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Do not use or store the device in contaminated areas. This can cause damage to moving parts of the
device and reduce diagnostic quality.
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External shocks and rough handling can cause serious damage to the electronics.
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The action of the electromagnetic field can damage the device. Avoid exposing the device to strong
electromagnetic fields.
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Light sources, electronic and household appliances, and wireless phones can interfere with the
operation of the device.
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If you bring the package with the device from the cold into a warm room, leave it warm for two hours
without opening it. Otherwise, moisture condensation can cause the device to malfunction.
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Handle the device with care, the display is made of glass and can be broken if handled carelessly.
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Do not disconnect the device from the computer, when updating the firmware. Attempting to disrupt the
loading process may cause the device to malfunction that can only be repaired by a service center.
1.3 Developer information
AlmaCode
ul. Ugreshskaya, d. 2, str. 36, of. 46, g. Moskva, 109089, Russian Federation
Tel. +7 (499) 350-66-17
Email:info@almacode.com
Web: https://www.almacode.com


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2 Conducting a test
Some rules should be followed when conducting the test.
2.1 Preparation for the test
The parameters of the cardiovascular system sensitively respond to the state of the body and its nervous
system. Try to exclude factors that distort the results before conducting the test.
With a healthy lifestyle, exclude at least a day before the test:
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tobacco smoking
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taking vasoactive drugs
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caffeine intake
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alcohol intake
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taking stimulants (“energy drinks”)
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heavy physical activity
If you are prescribed drugs for permanent use, you smoke, or have other permanent addictions, the test
will also be indicative. In this case, remember that not you are being tested, but, say, “You and tobacco”.
One cigarette right before a vascular checkup can ruin your performance for ten years of unhealthy life.
Rest for at least ten minutes in a warm, darkened, quiet room immediately before the test.
Cold hands can result in a low perfusion index. Warm your hands if necessary.
Dark nail polish may interfere with the operation of the device. If it is not possible to remove the
varnish, turn the device 90 degrees so that the sensor light passes along the nail.
2.2 Choosing the time and place of the test
You can perform the test anywhere, anytime. It is enough to remember that time and place affect the
results. It is good if you have the opportunity to choose a quiet, warm room without bright lighting. You
can take the test in a lying or sitting position, on the right or left hand. Care should be taken to ensure
that the hand during the test was located approximately at the level of the heart. This is especially
important for the test in a sitting position. The metatarsal and elbow joints should be located stable and
motionless, for example, on a table.
Avoid direct sunlight, illumination from a working TV, computer monitor, and other rapidly
changing light sources on the device.
You can only compare data obtained in the same way:
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at the same time of day
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in the same body position
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on the same hand
For example, you regularly run three tests a day:
oin the morning before getting up, on the right hand, lying
obefore dinner, on the right hand, sitting
oin the evening before going to bed, on the right hand, lying
It will make sense to compare morning with morning, dinner with dinner, evening with evening.
2.3 Behavior during the test
To reduce bias in the test, follow these rules:
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stay in peace
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relax your arms, legs, stomach
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breathe easy

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do not move your hand or finger with the device
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don't talk
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don't laugh
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avoid vibration
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eliminate bright exposure
2.4 Placing the device on the finger
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Fold out the support from the bottom of the device.
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Turn your right hand palm down.
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Hold the device in your left hand with the screen up, the button on the right.
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Insert the index finger of your right hand into the lock.
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Make sure that the sensor is under the pad of your finger. It feels like a small depression.
2.5 Quick start
The AngioCode device can be used to run tests and view test results in the following ways:
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Offline. The device is controlled by buttons on its housing. Information is displayed on the built-in
display of the device.
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The device can be connected to a personal computer with a Windows operating system. The
application for working with the device can be downloaded from the link
https://angiocode.com/en_w301. The device is connected to a computer with a USB cable.
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The device can be controlled using a mobile phone or tablet with the Android operating system. The
device can communicate with a phone via Bluetooth interface version 4.0 or higher (Bluetooth Low
Energy, BLE), as well as via USB interface using an OTG cable. The mobile application is available at
the following link https://angiocode.com/en_a301
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Using the device with a mobile device and a computer is a convenient way of working, which opens up
all available possibilities to the user.
Updating the firmware of the device, i.e. the program, which is located in the device itself and which
actually conducts tests, is possible only when the device is connected to a computer, or when the
device is connected to a phone/tablet via USB. After updating the application version, the device may
once give information that it is desirable to update the firmware version.
Working with a phone/tablet
1. Install the AngioCode application on your phone from Google Play Market or by link
https://angiocode.com/en_a301.
2. Open the application. At the first launch, you will be prompted to check the application settings and
create the first user:

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On the settings screen check that all options are set to the desired values and confirm with the “OK”
button at the top of the screen. You can use the default settings for most cases.
After confirming the settings, the “Continue” button under the “Create a user” sign becomes available.
Select this button to create a device user and specify his/her data. The user editing page opens, where
all fields are empty. Fill in all fields and click “OK” at the top of the screen.
After the user is created, the program returns to the home page of the application. Before at least one
test is done, this page will be blank.
3. Turn on the AngioCode-301. Make sure the battery of the device is not dead.
4. Select “Devices” the item in the application menu:

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The device selection screen opens. Tap “Bluetooth”. If Bluetooth is not enabled on your phone, the
program will prompt you to enable it. Confirm that you allow the application to enable Bluetooth. If your
phone does not support Bluetooth version 4.0 (Android OS version is less than 5.1), a corresponding
message will be displayed. It is not possible to operate the device with such phone via the Bluetooth
interface.
Shortly, the name of the “AngioCode-301” device will appear in the “Select device” field. This means that
the program has detected the device via the Bluetooth interface. Discovery may take some time. Leave
the checkbox “Remember the selected device” enabled, and subsequently the program will contact the
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Confirm your choice with the “OK” button at the top of the screen.
6. Put the device on your finger as indicated in the documentation for the device.
7. Tap the green “Start new test” button at the bottom of the screen. You will be given a series of
instructions on how to perform the test. Read these instructions carefully - it is really important to follow
them in order for the test results to accurately reflect the state of your body.
8. Wait for the end of the test. Tap the “Results” button at the bottom of the screen. Graphical and
textual information is displayed for each test parameter, see chapter “How to evaluate your test results”
device will appear in the “Select device” field.
9. Press the “Back” button on your phone (it's a phone button, not an application button). The screen will
display a list of tests performed, indicating the date and parameter values for each test:

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To view the details of a test again, tap it in the list.
See the other chapters in this help document for information about additional features of the application.


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3 How to evaluate your test results
Based on the test results, the device generates scores for the following indicators:
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Pulse rate;
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Saturation of blood hemoglobin with oxygen;
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Perfusion index;
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Vessel age;
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Vascular stiffness;
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Pulse wave type;
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Systole duration;
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Stress level.
When displaying the results for each indicator, the device displays the score numerically and with a
triangular arrow pointing to a section of the three-color scale. There are three evaluation options:
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green - good condition
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yellow - satisfactory condition
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red - unsatisfactory condition, if there are consistently negative results for some time, it is
recommended to consult a specialist.
3.1 Pulse rate
Pulse rate or the number of heartbeats per minute. The inverse of this value is the pulse wave duration.
The device evaluates the duration of each pulse wave, calculates the instantaneous value of the pulse
frequency, and determines the average value based on the test results.

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This is an important indicator, primarily reflecting the fitness of the body. The higher the resting heart
rate, the less trained the body and the cardiovascular system in particular. For those who regularly
exercise, the resting heart rate has values in the range of 55-60, which can be assessed as an excellent
condition, 60-80 is good, more than 90 is bad.
A more reliable assessment of the fitness of the body can be obtained by conducting load tests.
As an option:
1. Determine the pulse rate in a normal resting state.
2. Do 20 squats in 30 seconds.
3. After 3 minutes, reassess heart rate and calculate the difference between the second and first
results.
Result:
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good fitness - up to 5 beats;
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satisfactory - 5-10 beats;
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low - more than 10 beats.
3.2 Oxygen saturation
Oxygen, inhaled with atmospheric air, is transferred to the organs with the help of a special carrier
protein - hemoglobin, which is contained in red blood cells, erythrocytes. The oxygen level in the blood or
the oxygen saturation degree of the blood shows how much hemoglobin in the body is in a state
associated with oxygen.

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Oxygen saturation - saturation (SpO2) of blood hemoglobin with oxygen is a vital indicator, the value of
which is determined by:
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pumping function of the heart
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ability of the lungs to oxygenate the blood
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state of hemoglobin - oxygen carrier
Normally, almost all hemoglobin is associated with oxygen, while the hemoglobin saturation with oxygen
varies in the range from 96% to 99%. A steady decrease in the level of saturation below 95% can be
observed with disorders in the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, with severe anemia.
With chronic diseases of the heart and lungs, a decrease in this indicator may indicate an exacerbation
of the disease, in such situation, one should seek medical help. A decrease in the level of saturation of
hemoglobin with oxygen against the background of a cold, flu, acute respiratory viral infections,
pneumonia and other lung diseases may indicate a complicated course of the disease.
The saturation level indicator is important for people with chronic lung diseases, including chronic
bronchitis.
When performing a study, it should be taken into account that a number of factors can lead to an error in
assessing the level of oxygen in the blood. Such factors include the presence of a manicure, especially
with the use of dark shades of varnish, the movement of hands or trembling of the fingers during the
examination, the presence of a strong external light source - solar or artificial, and the close proximity of
sources of strong electromagnetic radiation, such as mobile phones. The low temperature in the study
room can also lead to errors in the SpO2 assessment.
There may be slight individual fluctuations in the saturation level. To correctly interpret the score for this
indicator, several tests should be performed. This will reveal the individual characteristics of fluctuations
in the level of oxygen in the blood, and will help to correctly interpret certain changes in the future.
A sharp decrease in SpO2 by 3-4% of normal values can be a sign of the development of diseases such
as influenza or pneumonia.

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3.3 Perfusion index
PI (Perfusion Index) - perfusion index, is a technical indicator. It reflects the level of the useful signal
available for processing by the device. Values less than 1.0 indicate an insufficient signal level. The
reason for this may be cold hands, too dark nail polish, pathology of the arteries. In this case, the test
results may be unreliable.
If the filling index is less than 1.0, the device will issue a warning about the possible unreliability of the
test results. Depending on the reason for the decrease in the perfusion index, it is possible to
recommend:
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warm hands;
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turn the device so that the light of the sensor passes under the nail and not through it;
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change hand.

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3.4 Vascular age
If your vascular age is less than the passport age, then this is good. A constant significant excess of the
vascular age over the passport age may be a recommendation for consultation with a specialist. At the
same time, you can note a decrease in vascular age against the background of an increase in blood
pressure and pulse rate.
It is important to record this indicator at a certain time of the day, on the same hand, better the working
one - right for a right-hander, left for a left-hander.
A good time to evaluate this indicator is considered to be the morning hours from 9 to 11.

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3.5 Vascular stiffness
Here the sign in front of the number is important. If it is negative, then this rather indicates the preserved
elasticity of the arteries. The greater is the negative value of the stiffness percentage, the better is the
condition of the large arteries.
The normal values of this indicator depend on the age of the subject: in the age category from 18 to 35
years, a negative value from -40% to -5% is considered the norm. In the age category over 40 years, the
norm ranges from -5% to 5%. For people older than 55 years, positive values of this indicator are typical.
Of course, the aging process is irreversible and inevitably leads to a gradual increase in vascular
stiffness, but regardless of your age, you should strive to reduce the vascular stiffness index through a
healthy lifestyle.
For a correct assessment of this indicator, it is necessary to first set the real age of the user in the
device.

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3.6 Pulse wave type
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