Omron i-Q142 User manual

SpotArm™ Type Blood Pressure Monitor
Model i-Q142
• Instruction Manual
• Mode d’emploi
• Gebrauchsanweisung
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Contents
Before using the unit
Introduction ................................................................................. 3
Important Safety Information ..................................................... 4
1. Overview ................................................................................ 7
2. Preparation .......................................................................... 10
2.1 Connecting the AC Adapter ........................................................10
2.2 Setting the Date and Time..........................................................11
Operating instructions
3. Using the Unit...................................................................... 16
3.1 How to Sit Correctly When Taking a Measurement....................16
3.2 Place Your Arm Through the Arm Cuff.......................................18
3.3 Taking a Reading........................................................................20
3.4 Instructions for Special Conditions .............................................28
3.5 Using the Memory Function........................................................29
Care and maintenance
4. Handling Errors and Problems .......................................... 36
4.1 Error Messages ..........................................................................36
4.2 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................37
5. Maintenance and Storage .................................................. 39
6. Optional Parts ..................................................................... 41
7. Technical Data..................................................................... 44
8. Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure ............. 46

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Introduction
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Before using the unit
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the OMRON i-Q142 Intellisense SpotArm™
Type Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor.
The OMRON i-Q142 Intellisense is a fully automatic blood pressure
monitor, operating on the oscillometric principle. It measures your
blood pressure and pulse rate simply and quickly. For comfortable
controlled inflation without the need for pressure pre-setting or re-
inflation the device uses its advanced “Intellisense” technology.
The adjustable cuff angle corrects the body posture which tends to be
stooped. The elbow rest stabilizes the position and keeps the arm at
the most appropriate angle.
By simply placing the arm through the cuff, it automatically wraps
around your arm to the appropriate size and starts to measure your
blood pressure and pulse rate.
The monitor stores measurement results for two people and features
morning and evening averages.
Omron's blood pressure management software and printer are
optional. The software allows you to view, manage and print data about
blood pressure measured by the OMRON i-Q142 Intellisense.
Software is in English only.
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using
the unit. For specific information about your own blood
pressure, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.

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Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Consult your doctor during pregnancy, arrhythmia and arteriosclerosis.
Please read this section carefully before using the unit.
Warning:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
(General Usage)
• Always consult your doctor. Self-diagnosis of measurement results
and self-treatment are dangerous.
• People with severe blood flow problems, or blood disorders, should
consult a doctor before using the unit. Cuff inflation can cause internal
bleeding.
• Stop using the unit immediately, if medication spills on the cuff lining
or it otherwise becomes contaminated. Continued use could pose a
risk of infection. Contact your OMRON distributor or customer
services in case you want to have the cuff lining replaced.
• Do not take measurements if there is a wound on your arm, such as
cuts or scratches. This could cause the wound to deteriorate, or
cause an infection through contamination of the cuff lining.
(AC Adapter Usage)
• Never plug in or unplug the power cord from the electric outlet with
wet hands.
Caution:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury to the user or patient or damage to
the equipment or other property.

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Important Safety Information
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(General Usage)
• Do not leave the unit unattended with infants or persons who cannot
express their consent.
• Do not use the unit for any purpose other than measuring blood
pressure.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
• Do not inflate the arm cuff over 299 mmHg.
• If the cuff does not stop inflating, or some other abnormality occurs,
press the Emergency Deflation Switch immediately to prevent from
internal bleeding or damage to peripheral nerves.
• To inflate the cuff manually, refer to Chapter 3.4. If the cuff is over
inflated, it can cause internal bleeding.
• Be sure to remove watches and other jewelry (rings, bracelets) etc
that could damage the cuff lining during application.
• Do not take readings if the cuff lining is damaged. This could cause
injury.
• Do not use a mobile phone near the unit. This could cause a
malfunction.
• Do not allow objects to come into contact with the PC/printer port of
the unit when taking measurements.
(AC Adapter Usage)
• Use only the original AC adapter designed for this unit. Use of
unsupported adapters may damage and/or may be hazardous to the
unit.
• Plug the AC adapter into the appropriate voltage outlet.
• Do not use the AC adapter if the unit or the power cord is damaged.
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord immediately.
General Precautions
• Do not apply strong shocks and vibrations to or drop the unit.
• Do not take measurements after bathing, drinking alcohol, smoking,
exercising or eating.

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Important Safety Information
• Read and follow the “Important information regarding Electro
Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)” in the Technical Data Section.
• Read and follow the “Correct Disposal of This Product” in the
Technical Data Section when disposing of the device and any used
accessories or optional parts.
• When the unit is not in use, or if it is moved etc., do not place objects
(writing implements, note books, the AC adapter etc.) in the arm cuff.
This could cause damage to the cuff lining or the unit and prevent the
unit from taking correct readings.
• Do not inflate the arm cuff if your arm is not in place.
• Do not take readings if your arm is placed incorrectly (upside down or
from the opposite side of the unit).
• Do not move the unit unless the arm cuff has been secured.
• Do not hold the unit by the Arm cuff.

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1. Overview
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1. Overview
Main Unit
A. Arm cuff release button
Press this to open as shown above.
B. Cuff lining
C. Memory button
D. Weekly average (Morning /
Evening ) button
E. User ID selection button
F. START/STOP button
G. O/I button (Power switch)
H. PC/printer port
I. Elbow rest
J. Arm cuff
K. AC adapter jack
L. Emergency deflation switch
Press this to stop measurement in an
emergency.
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Rear viewWhen the arm cuff is open

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1. Overview
Display
M. Systolic blood pressure
N. Diastolic blood pressure
O. Pulse display
P. Date/Time display
Q. Week display
R. Deflation symbol
S. Posture symbol
Displayed when sitting incorrectly.
T. Movement symbol
Displayed if you move your body during
the measurement.
U. Irregular heartbeat symbol
V. User select symbol
Indicates to select the user I.D. or guest.
W. User ID symbol (A or B)
Indicates user A or user B as selected
by the user to take a measurement or
when using the memory function.
X. Guest symbol
Y. Heartbeat symbol
1. Flashes during measurement.
2. If flashing after measurement
completed, or when viewing results
stored in the memory, indicates
blood pressure out of recommended
range*.
Z. Morning hypertension symbol
Indicates blood pressure out of
recommended range
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AA. Morning average symbol
Displayed when viewing morning
averages using the memory function.
AB. Evening average symbol
Displayed when viewing evening
averages using the memory function.
AC. Average value symbol
Displayed when viewing value for the
last three measurements.
AD. Memory symbol
Displayed when viewing values stored
in the memory.
* Note: If your systolic or diastolic
pressure is outside the standard
range (above 135/85 mmHg), the
Heartbeat symbol ( ) as well as
the Morning hypertension symbol
( ) will blink. Please refer to
Chapter 3.3 “Taking a Reading -
Symbol Information”.
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1. Overview
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Package Contents
AE. AC adapter • Instruction manual
• Quick guide
• Guarantee card
• Blood pressure pass
• Instruction Manual for Optional
Printer
* Note: The printer is optional.
This unit does not include the
printer.
AE

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2. Preparation
2. Preparation
2.1 Connecting the AC Adapter
Caution:
Use only the AC adapter designed for this unit.
1. Insert the plug of the AC adapter into the AC adapter jack on
the back of the unit.
2. Insert the power plug of the AC adapter into a power outlet.
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Power plug
AC adapter jack AC adapter plug
AC adapter

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2. Preparation
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2.2 Setting the Date and Time
Your blood pressure monitor automatically stores up to 84 individual
measurement values with the date and time for each user.
To make use of the memory and average values functions:
• Set the unit to the correct date and time before taking a measurement
for the first time.
Set the year, month, day, hours and minutes for the current date and
time.
(For details on changing the date and time setting, refer to “Adjusting
the Date and Time Setting”.)
The Weekly average buttons are used to set the date and time.
Use the buttons as described below to adjust the date and time setting.
Evening average button : Press this button to increase the value
for the date/time setting.
Morning average button : Press this button to decrease the value
for the date/time setting.
1. Press the O/I button to turn
the power on. All items on the
display will appear briefly,
then the year digit will flash.
Note: The illustration to the
right shows the display
when the unit is used
for the first time.

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2. Preparation
2. Press the Weekly average
buttons to adjust the year
setting.
• Press the Evening average
button once to increase
the setting by one year.
• Press the Morning average
button once to decrease
the setting by one year.
• Hold the buttons down to increase (decrease) the digits
rapidly.
Note: The range for the year setting is 2007 to 2030. If the year
reaches 2030, it will return to 2007.
3. Press the Memory button
to confirm the setting
when the desired number
appears on the display.
The year is set and the month
digits flash on the display.
4. Press the Weekly average buttons to adjust the month setting.
• Press the Evening average button once to increase the
setting by one month.
Press the Morning average button once to decrease the
setting by one month.
• Hold the buttons down to increase (decrease) the digits
rapidly.

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2. Preparation
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5. Press the Memory button
to confirm the setting
when the desired number
appears on the display.
The month is set and the day
digits flash on the display.
6. Press the Weekly average buttons to adjust the day setting.
• Press the Evening average button once to increase the
setting by one day.
Press the Morning average button once to decrease the
setting by one day.
• Hold the buttons down to increase (decrease) the digits
rapidly.
7. Press the Memory button
to confirm the setting
when the desired number
appears on the display.
The day is set and the hour
digits flash on the display.
Example: when October has been set as
the month.

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8. Set the hour and minutes in
the same way as the date
settings.
Press the Weekly average
buttons to adjust the digits for
the hour and minutes, then
press the Memory button
to confirm the setting.
When the date and time settings have been set, the display
changes to that shown to the above.
9. Press the O/I button to turn the power off.
Note: You can also start taking readings immediately, rather
than turn the unit off.

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2. Preparation
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Adjusting the Date and Time Setting
Note: If you need to change the date and time for some
reason, adjust the date and time between 10:00 and
18:59. This will avoid problems with morning and
evening weekly averages stored in the memory.
1. Press the O/I button to turn the power off.
2. Turn the unit on then press
and hold the Memory button
for three seconds or
longer when the standby
display (shown right) appears.
3. The year setting flashes on
the display.
Refer to Chapter 2.2 to adjust
the settings for the date and
time.
Standby display
(When the arm cuff is closed.)

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3. Using the Unit
Operating instructions
3. Using the Unit
3.1 How to Sit Correctly When Taking a Measurement
Correct posture during measurement is necessary to get accurate
results.
Notes:
• Measurements should be taken in a quiet place and you should be in
a relaxed, seated position. Make sure that the room is not too hot or
too cold.
• Avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, or exercising for at least 30
minutes before taking a measurement.
• Do not move or talk during measurement.
Correct
Posture
Remove tight fitting clothing
from your upper arm, and any
thick clothing such as a sweater.
Do not place the cuff over thick
clothes and do not roll up your
sleeve if it is too tight.
Sit upright
with your
back
straight. Place the center of
the arm cuff so that it
is at the same height
as your heart.
The gap between the
chair and the top of the
table should be
between 25cm to 30cm.
Place the unit so that it is close to you.
Table
Place your
elbow here.

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3. Using the Unit
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Note: You can take a measurement on either your left or right
arm. The blood pressure can differ between the right
arm and the left arm and therefore also the measured
blood pressure values can be different. Omron
recommends to always use the same arm for
measurement. If the values between the two arms differ
substantially, please check with your physician which
arm to use for your measurement.
Incorrect Posture If you are leaning forwards, this can put pressure
on your stomach, which could cause the
measurement results to be incorrect. Readings
cannot be taken correctly in the following cases.
•Arched back (leaning
forwards)
•Sitting cross-legged
•Sitting on a sofa or at a low
table so that you tend to
lean forward
If the unit is too far
away from your
body.
If the unit is at a
level lower than
your heart.

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3. Using the Unit
3.2 Place Your Arm Through the Arm Cuff
Remove the cushion sheet before
using the unit for the first time.
Take readings with your bare arm or
light clothing.
Note: Remove thick clothing
from your upper arm.
Do not take readings
over thick clothes or
rolled-up sleeves.
1. Press the Arm cuff release
button to open the arm
cuff.
Note: For safety reasons, the
START/STOP button
doesn't work without
opening the arm cuff.
The arm cuff can be moved
within the range shown to the
right.
Arm cuff release button

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3. Using the Unit
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2. Place your left arm through
the arm cuff.
Notes:
• Do not remove the cuff lining
in the arm cuff.
• If the cuff lining becomes
detached, contact your
OMRON distributor or
Customer Services as
mentioned on the package.
3. Place your elbow on the
elbow rest.
4. Check that you are sitting correctly.
(Refer to Chapter 3.1.)
Rest your elbow here.
Taking measurements on the right arm
Refer to steps 2 and 3 above, and place your right
arm through the arm cuff as shown. Right arm

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3.3 Taking a Reading
Try to take readings at the same time each day (within 1 hour after
waking up is recommended). This will make the results more useful.
Note: If your systolic blood pressure is known to be above
170 mmHg, refer to Chapter 3.4.
1. Sit comfortably and relax.
If you feel tense, take a few deep breaths.
2. Press the O/I button to turn the
power on.
The unit is turned on and the
display appears as shown below.
3. Press the User ID selection
button to select the
desired user.
Today’s date Current time
All items light up Standby display