BIOS Diagnostics BD230 User manual

AUTOMATIC
Blood Pressure Monitor
Instruction Manual
Model: BD230
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Trusted by Canadians for 3 Generations
At BIOS Diagnostics™, we are proud of our legacy in blood pressure monitoring in
Canada. From the early 1930’s to 1987 we manufactured “Tycos” brand professional
blood pressure equipment for doctors and hospitals in Canada.
In the 1970’s we pioneered the first blood pressure devices for monitoring at home,
and in the 1980’s we introduced digital technology in Canada. We haven’t been
counting, but we know that millions of our home-use monitors have been used by
Canadians in the last 30 years.
All BIOS Diagnostics™ devices are developed in collaboration with physicians and
clinically tested to prove their measurement accuracy. For more information on clinical
tests and other BIOS medical products, visit our website at www.biosmedical.com.
If you have questions about this device or blood pressure monitoring at home, email
us at: [email protected]
Or: Call the BIOS Medical Hotline [phone]
Mark Beaton accepts the 2017 Hypertension Canada Certificate of Excellence from
Angelique Berg, CEO of Hypertension Canada

Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Features
1.2 Important Information
1.2A Safety Information
1.2B Care of the Device
1.2C Comparing Readings to Other Blood Pressure Devices
12.D Calibration
1.3 What Do Your Numbers Mean?
1.4 Normal Blood Pressure Values
1.5 Common Blood Pressure Questions and Answers
2. Getting Started
2.1 About the Blood Pressure Monitor
2.2 About the LCD Screen
2.3 Inserting the Batteries
2.4 Using the AC/DC Power Adapter
3. Using the Device
3.1 Obtaining Accurate Measurements
3.1A Tips on Taking Accurate Measurements
3.1B Common Sources of Error
3.1C Fitting the Wide Range Cuff
3.2 Measuring your Blood Pressure
3.3 Discontinuing a Measurement
3.4 Memory Recall
3.5 Recall the Memory With the Power Off
3.6 Clear Measurements from Memory
3.7 Blood Pressure Assesment Indicator
4. Error Messages / Malfunctions
5. Care and Maintenance
6. 3 Year Warranty
7. Technical Specifications

mmHg
AM Time PM
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
8.00 10.00 12.00
Typical 24 - hours rhythm
14.00 16.00 18.00 20.00 22.00 24.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 8.00
systolic blood pressure
diastolic blood pressure

Cuff Socket Adapter Socket
Start/Stop
Button Cuff
Connector
Wide Range
Cuff

Blood Pressure Classification
Memory Symbol
Memory Times
Systolic Blood Pressure
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Pulse
Heartbeat Rythym
Low Battery
Irregular Heartbeat

In morning before breakfast, 2
hours after dinner, before taking
medication.
Avoid coffee and smoking within the
hour, and no exercise 30 minutes
before measuring.
Do not speak while taking the
measurement.
Sit with legs uncrossed so as not to
restrict blood flow.
Empty bladder (if necessary).
Rest quietly for 5 minutes.
Remain calm and quiet while the
measurement is in process.
Take measurements on the non
dominant arm.
Sit with back supported and
measurement arm resting on a table.
Sit with feet flat on the floor.
Ensure that the cuff is level
with the heart while the arm is
supported on the table.
a)

e)
f)
d)
b)
c)
h)
i)

SYS
145
135-145
95
85-95
81-84
70-80
70
121-134
110-120
110
(mmHg)
DIA
Red
Red
Yellow
Green
Green