Omron SYSDRIVE MX2 SERIES User manual

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1How to obtain meaningful blood
pressure readings 1
2Overview 2
3Preparation 3
4Operation 4
5Error: causes and rectifications 7
6Maintenance and spare parts 7
7Technical data 8
8General information about blood
pressure 9
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The OMRON MX2 Basic measures your blood pressure and pulse simply and quickly
from the arm, without the use of an inflation bulb or stethoscope.
The OMRON MX2 Basic includes a standard cuff for arm circumferences ranging from
22-32 cm. Optional large cuffs (32-42 cm) can be applied.
Introduction
1 How to obtain meaningful blood pressure readings
Table of contents
General
•The OMRON MX2 Basic is not suitable
for measuring the frequency of cardiac
pacemakers.
•Consult your doctor during pregnancy,
arrhythmia and arteriosclerosis as this
can influence the measurement.
• Avoid eating, drinking (alcohol),
smoking, sport and taking a bath before
measurement.
• Be calm and relaxed before and during
measurement.
• You should never change the dose of
medicines prescribed by your doctor.
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• Store the OMRON MX2 Basic in a dry,
closed place with a temperature
between -20°C and 60°C.
• Remove the batteries if you not intend
to use the OMRON MX2 Basic for 3
months or more.
Tips for use
• Check your blood pressure at least twice
a day (before breakfast, after work).
• Do not measure your blood pressure
while you are in a vehicle.
• Always measure on the same arm.
• Wrap the cuff around your arm before
start of measurement.
Caution
• Operating temperature between 10°C
and 40°C.
• Operating environment must be free
from excessive vibrations, shocks,
magnetic fields, electrical noise, etc.
• Stay out of sunlight during measuring.
• Keep portable phones 5 meters away
during measurement.
• Do not wrap the cuff around any object
other than your arm.
• Do not fold the cuff and the tube.
• Do not drop the OMRON MX2 Basic.
ADisplay
BStart button
COn/off button
DAC adapter jack
ECuff
FAir tube
GAir plug
HBattery
compartment
JAir jack
2 Overview
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Insert batteries
1Slide off the battery cover. 2Insert four batteries as indicated in the
battery compartment and close
compartment
Caution! Use four identical 1.5V
batteries type AA!
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Connect cuff
1Insert air plug in air jack.
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Fit cuff
Caution! Do not inflate the cuff when not
wrapped around the arm!
1Bare your arm.
Caution! Push up your sleeve: avoid
constricting the blood flow!FAir tube
KRing
3 Preparation
2Pass the end of the cuff through the ring.
Caution! Keep the air tube on the
outside!
3Put your arm through the loop.
Note: keep the tube even with your
middle finger.
1-2 cm
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Note: for right arm use keep the tube
parallel with your little finger!
4Hold the end of the cuff and wrap it
around your arm.
Caution! Be sure the cuff fits closely;
do not pinch your arm!
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Control functions
BStart button
COn/off button
Measurement
LSystolic blood pressure in mmHg.
MHeart symbol: flash - measurement
takes place, light up - finish
measurement.
NDiastolic blood pressure in mmHg.
PPulse: heartbeats per minute.
QBattery exhausted: batteries are
weak/exhausted.
RDeflation: cuff deflates and
measurement finishes.
SInflation: cuff inflates and measurement
starts.
1-2 cm
4 Operation
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Caution! Allow an interval of at least three minutes between two successive measurements!
1Sit comfortably at a table with your feet
flat on the floor and rest your arm on
the table.
2Relax your arm and turn your palm
upward.
Caution! Cuff at heart height during
measurement!
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3Press on/off button.
Caution! Wait for zero and the heart symbol to continue!
4Press start button
Note: the unit inflates the cuff to 170
mmHg. If required the unit
automatically increases the pressure by
40 mmHg.
Note:press and hold the start button to
set pressure higher than 170 mmHg.
Caution! Do not inflate over 280
mmHg!
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Note:the cuff deflates automatically. Caution! Sit still, do not move and do not
speak!
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Read display
2Note values in your personal blood
pressure pass.
3Press on/off button to turn off power.
Note: power automatically shuts off in 5
minutes.
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1Read the values of blood pressure and pulse from the display.
Note: display shows blood pressures and heartbeats alternately.
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Indication Error Cause Rectification
Correct Cuff pressure
reading low
not
possible Movement
Very weak
artery pulse
Cuff pressure
too high
Low Batteries weak/ Fit four new identical 1.5V
voltage exhausted batteries type AA
Display empty
• Use a soft, slightly moistened cloth to
clean the OMRON MX2 Basic.
Caution! Do not use petrol, thinners or
similar solvents!
• Use a soft, moistened cloth and soap to
clean the cuff.
Caution! Do not wash the cuff!
Caution! Do not use petrol, thinners or
similar solvents!
• Do not carry out repairs of any kind
yourself. If a defect occurs consult your
OMRON retail outlet or distributor as
mentioned on the packaging.
Calibration
•It is recommended to have the OMRON
MX2 Basic inspected every two years to
ensure correct function and accuracy.
Consult your OMRON retail outlet or
OMRON distributor as mentioned on the
packaging.
Replace batteries
• Remove the battery out of the battery
5 Error: causes and rectifications
6 Maintenance and spare parts
Wait for at least three minutes to repeat
measurement.
Inflate the cuff 40 mmHg higher than
previous value.
Follow instructions, repeat
measurement.
Wait for at least three minutes to repeat
measurement.
Inflate the cuff 30 mmHg lower than
previous value.
Follow instructions, repeat
measurement.
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Product name OMRON Digital Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
Model MX2 Basic
Display Digital LCD
Measurement range Pressure: 0 - 299 mmHg / Pulse: 40 - 180 / minute
Accuracy Pressure: ± 3 mmHg
Pulse: ± 5% of display reading
Inflation Automatic by electric pump
Deflation Automatic pressure release valve
Rapid pressure release Automatic exhaust valve
Pressure detection Capacitive pressure sensor
Measurement method Oscillometric method
Power supply 4 x 1.5V batteries type AA
AC adapter (optional part)
Battery life New batteries will last for approximately 300 measurements
Operating temperature/humidity +10°C to +40°C / 30% to max. 85% relative humidity
Operating environment Free from excessive vibrations, shocks, magnetic fields,
electrical noise, etc.
Storage temperature/humidity -20°C to +60°C /10% to max. 95% relative humidity
Weight Approximately 350 g including cuff, excluding batteries
Outer dimensions Approximately 118 mm (W) x 90 mm (H) x 130 mm (D)
Cuff dimensions Approximately 145 mm (W) x 480 mm (L)
Arm circumference 22 cm to 32 cm
Accessories Cuff, instruction manual, guarantee card, blood pressure pass
Optional parts Large cuff for arm circumferences between 32 - 42 cm, AC adapter
Note Subject to technical modification without prior notice
= Type B 0197
Manufacturer OMRON HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd.
24, Yamanouchi Yamanoshita-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-0084 Japan
EU-representative OMRON HEALTHCARE EUROPE B.V.
Kruisweg 577, NL-2132 NA Hoofddorp
This device fulfils the provisions of the EC directive 93/42/EEC (Medical Device Directive). This blood
pressure monitor is designed according to the European standard EN1060, Non-invasive
sphygmomanometers Part 1: General Requirements and Part 3: Supplementary requirements for
electromechanical blood pressure measuring systems.
7 Technical data
compartment and insert four new identical
1.5V batteries type AA.
Spare parts
• Due to high company quality standards,
OMRON considers the main unit as a
non-serviceable part because the need
for proper calibration after replacement
of high tech components.
Attention! Disposal of batteries and the
OMRON MX2 Basic should be
carried out in accordance with
the national regulations for the
disposal of electronic products.
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Blood circulation
The blood circulation is responsible for
supplying the body with oxygen. Blood
pressure is the pressure exerted on the
arteries.
The systolic blood pressure value (higher
pressure or top value) represents the
blood pressure produced by contraction of
the heart muscle.
The diastolic blood pressure value (lower
pressure or lower value) represents the
blood pressure produced by relaxation of
the heart muscle.
Classification of blood pressure
The World Health Organisation (WHO)
and the International Society of
Hypertension (ISH) developed the blood
pressure classification. This classification
is based on the blood pressure values
measured while sitting on a chair in the
outpatient department of a hospital.
Health and blood pressure
The incidence of hypertension increases
with age. In addition, a lack of exercise,
excess body fat and high levels of choles-
terol (LDL), which sticks to the inside in
blood vessels, reduces elasticity of these
vessels. Hypertension accelerates arterial
sclerosis which can lead to very serious
conditions such as stroke and myocardial
infarction. For these reasons it is very
important to know whether the blood
pressure is within a healthy range. Blood
pressure fluctuates from minute to minute,
throughout the day. Therefore it is essential
to take regular measurements to help you
identify an average blood pressure.
Symptoms of high blood pressure
High blood pressure can go unnoticed for
a long time, since it does not cause notice-
able symptoms. The following are all
possible causes of abnormally high blood
pressure:
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(target value)
Normal blood
pressure
Normal systolic value
Mild hypertension
Moderate hypertension
Severe hypertension
Systolic blood pressure
(mmHg)
Diastolic
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130
120
85 90 100 110
According to the blood pressure classification by the WHO/ISH.
8 General information about blood pressure
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• Overweight
• High cholesterol level
• Smoking
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Stress and emotional upset
• Excessive consumption of salt
• Lack of physical exercise
• Genetic/hereditary predisposition
• Underlying illnesses, such as kidney
disorders or endocrine disturbance
Blood pressure measurement
Measuring your blood pressure daily
enables you to recognize high blood
pressure at an early stage and obtain
medical treatment.
The oscillometric method of measurement
determines your blood pressure by
measuring the pressure fluctuations
caused by the pulse waves.
Since your blood pressure fluctuates
within a day (see graphic next page), you
should always measure it at the same
time each day to ensure that the
measurements are genuinely comparable.
At the doctor’s surgery, nervousness and
tension may cause your blood pressure to
be higher than in familiar circumstances at
home. This is known as “White Coat
Hypertension”.
Treatment of high blood pressure
If your blood pressure reaches upper
values of 140 - 160 mmHg and lower
values of 90 - 95 mmHg in repeated
measurements over several days, you
should consult your doctor for detailed
medical examination. You can assist the
treatment prescribed by your doctor in the
following ways:
• Loose weight and lower your cholesterol
level by reducing the calories and fat in
your diet. Cut down on animal fats and
eat more fruit and vegetables.
• Reduce the consumption of alcohol.
• Reduce the intake of salt: the German
League for Combating High Blood
Pressure recommends six grams of salt
per day (i.e.one teaspoon) on average.
• Stop smoking.
• Take regular exercise.
• Monitor your blood pressure.
Example: fluctuation within a day (male, 35 years old)
mmHg
200
150
100
50
6 12 18 24
Upper curve: systolic blood pressure
Lower curve: diastolic blood pressure
Time of day
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