KbPort BPSim User manual

BPSIM USER GUIDE
BPSim™
882 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
412/487.4663
[email protected]

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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING BPSIM™
BPSim™is a high-fidelity manual blood pressure cuff simulator, providing a
means for medical learners and healthcare professionals to achieve full
competency in detecting and measuring blood pressure. This realistic
sphygmomanometer can be used in conjunction with standardized patients
and manikin simulators while still offering a highly-customizable and
individualized experience. BPSim™can be managed from both Android and
iOS devices, and can be programmed for a wide range of blood pressure
characteristics: hypo-tension, normal, pre-hypertension, hypertension (stages
1 & 2), and hypertensive crisis.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
§ Works with Any Standard Stethoscope
§ Realistic Analog Sphygmomanometer
§ Programmable Systolic and Diastolic (mmHg) Settings
§ Realistic Korotkoff Sounds
§ Programmable Heart Rate
§ Multiple Cuff Units Can Be Controlled by an Android or iOS Device
§ Rechargeable Battery for 9 Hours of Usage
BENEFITS OF OWNERSHIP
§ Teaches proper stethoscope placement
§ Teaches proper stethoscope pressure
§ Teaches precise pressure release
§ Trains user in auscultatory focus and accuracy
§ Standard KbPort™parts warranty

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CONTENTS
Thank you for choosing BPSIM™........................................................................................2
Technical Features .................................................................................................................... 2
Benefits of Ownership............................................................................................................... 2
BPSim™Setup....................................................................................................................5
Installation – Android................................................................................................................ 5
Installation – iOS....................................................................................................................... 7
BPSim™Device Setup & Configuration...................................................................................... 8
First-Time Use – Android ...................................................................................................... 9
First-Time Use – iOS ........................................................................................................... 13
Wi-Fi Setup (Access Point Network) – Android................................................................... 18
Wi-Fi Setup (Infrastructure Network) – Android.................................................................. 21
Wi-Fi Setup (Access Point Network) – iOS.......................................................................... 24
Wi-Fi Setup (Infrastructure Network) – iOS......................................................................... 28
BPSim™Application Setup & Configuration............................................................................. 31
Adding Devices to the App (Android Only)........................................................................ 31
Hiding Devices in the App (iOS Only) ............................................................................... 33
Calibration - Android.......................................................................................................... 35
Calibration – iOS ................................................................................................................ 38
BPSim™Usage Instructions .............................................................................................40
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................ 40
Basic Settings .......................................................................................................................... 41
Advanced Settings................................................................................................................... 42
Creating & Using Presets (Android Only)................................................................................. 44
Creating a Preset ................................................................................................................ 44
Deploying a Preset ............................................................................................................. 45
Deleting a Preset ................................................................................................................ 46
General Procedure .................................................................................................................. 47
Troubleshooting & Maintenance.....................................................................................50
Common Problems & Resolutions ........................................................................................... 50
Uninstalling & Resetting the App – Android ............................................................................ 52
Resetting & Clearing App Data ........................................................................................... 52
Uninstall Method 1: Home Screen or App Drawer ............................................................. 55
Uninstall Method 2: Google Play Store............................................................................... 56
Uninstall Method 3: Application Settings............................................................................ 58
Uninstalling & Resetting the App – iOS ................................................................................... 60
Hardware Resetting the BPSim™Device .................................................................................. 61

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Regulatory Information
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
SAR Information:
This wireless mobile and/or portable device has been shown to be compliant for
localized specific absorption rate (SAR) for uncontrolled environment/general
exposure limits specified in ANSI/IEEE Std. C95.1-1999 and has been tested in
accordance with the measurement procedures specified in IEE 1528-203, OET
Bulletin 65 Supp. C, RSS-102 and Safety Code 6
KbPort™BPsim
This Class A Digital Apparatus Complies with Canadian ICES-003
Cet Appareil Numérique de la Class A est á la norme NMB-003 du Canada ICES-003
KbPort™BPsim
This Class A Digital Apparatus Complies with Australian and New Zealand
Standard AS/NZS CISPR 11:2011

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BPSIM™SETUP
Thank you for choosing BPSim™. Before using your BPSim™
sphygmomanometer simulator for the first time, please install the KbPort™
BPSim™application from the application store specific to your Android or
iOS device. If you experience any difficulties during the setup or operation of
your cuff, please contact us at [email protected] or 412/487.4663.
INSTALLATION – ANDROID
1. Locate the Google Play Store icon on your device. If not available
on one of your home screens or the dock at the bottom of your
screen, look for it in your list of installed applications.
IMPORTANT: The BPSim™application is supported on Android
version 5.0 (Lollipop) and above, and iOS version 9.0 and above.

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2. Use the search bar at the top of the Google Play Store screen to
search for “BP Sim” and look for the BPSim™application (authored
by “Kb Port, LLC”).
3. Tap on the application, then touch the [INSTALL] button to begin
the download and installation process. Tap [ACCEPT] to
acknowledge any required permissions.

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INSTALLATION – IOS
1. Locate the App Store icon on the home screen of your device.
2. Use the search bar at the top of the App Store screen to search for
“BP Sim” and look for the BPSim™application (authored by “Kb
Port, LLC”).

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3. Tap on the application, then touch the [GET] or cloud-shaped
download button to begin the installation process. Accept any
required permissions.
BPSIM™DEVICE SETUP & CONFIGURATION
Now that you have installed the BPSim™application onto your smartphone or
tablet, you will need to configure your BPSim™blood pressure cuff for the
first time. The BPSim™device can work in two distinct modes: “Access Point
Network” mode (where a single cuff can be connected to and controlled by
your iOS and Android device directly), and “Infrastructure Network”mode
(where any number of cuffs can be controlled by connecting to a local Wi-Fi
signal).
IMPORTANT: The battery pack needs to be charged for at least 8
hours before first use.

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First-Time Use – Android
1. Remove the charging cable from the BPSim™device to power it
on.
2. Open your Wi-Fi settings on your Android device and search for
available access points.
3. Identify and connect to the Wi-Fi SSID “KBPBPSIM_####”,
where the # symbols represent a unique series of numbers and
letters.
4. Once connected, open the BPSim™app and touch the menu
button located in the upper right-hand corner of the screen, then
touch [Configure].
IMPORTANT: The charging cable must be removed from each
BPSim™cuff before use. Your BPSim™devices will automatically
power on once the charging cable has been disconnected.
Note: If using an Android or iOS device capable of mobile data
access, we recommend disabling this feature while using it with your
BPSim™cuff during initial setup and in Access Point mode.

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5. There should be a single device listed in the application – click
on the gear symbol located to the right of the BPSim™ cuff’s
current name to open the configuration menu.
6. Enter a new name for the BPSim™device, then tap [Save]. Enter
the password for your BPSim™device if prompted.