Oregon Scientific PMP238 User manual

Pillbox Timer with Pulsemeter
Model: PMP238
User Manual
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DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION OF
PARTS [FIG. A]
A. LCD
-Multi-function display
B. [ ADV] Button
-Activates EL back light
-Increases values when setting the clock or timer
C. [PULSE]Button
-Sets the unit in pulse-display mode
-Returns unit to a previous mode from Pulse mode
D. [MODE]Button
-Alternates between clock and timer displays
-Initiates settings changes
E. PulseSensor
-Detects and displays a person’s pulse rate
F. [ST/SP]Button
-To start or stop the timer
G. BatteryCompartment
-One (1) CR2032 3V lithium cell
PILLBOX TIMER WITH
PULSEMETER
MODEL: PMP238
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the easy-to-use
Pillbox timer with Pulsemeter (PMP238).
This product combines several unique features to assist
individuals when taking medication. Features include a
medicationtimerwithalarm,atouch-sensitivepulsemeter,
a digital clock and electro-luminescent (EL) back light.
ThePMP238’strouble-freequalitiesareenhancedthrough
the product’s small size, it’s lightweight, and pillbox
design.
FEATURES
1. Pillbox storage
2. User select 12 or 24-hour clock
3. Pulse monitor
4. Countdown timer
5. Timeralarm
6. 12 /24 hr. real-time clock
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GETTING STARTIED
BATTERYINSTALLATION
1. Using a coin, carefully twist open the back panel.
2. Insert one (1) CR2032 3V lithium cell or equivalent
3. Replace the battery compartment door.
Once batteries are inserted into the unit, the user will hear
a beeping sound and all segments of the LCD will briefly
illuminate. The display will be set to factory values which
is 12:00:00AM for time and 0:00:00 for the timer. The
current time will require manual setting.
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Alow-batteryicon[
]indicatesthatthebatteriesrequire
changing.
Note: If not disposed properly, batteries can be
harmful. Protect the environment by taking
exhausted batteries to authorized disposal
stations.
MEDICATION STORAGE
This device has a pillbox. Use the compartment for storing
medication.
WEARING THE PILLBOX
Using the attached cord, the device can be secured to
clothing.
GENERAL OPERATION
ABOUT DISPLAY MODES
This unit has a display for the time, a display for a timer
and a pulsemeter display.
Timer Display Pulse Display Clock Display
To alternate between the clock and timer display:
Press MODE.
To access the pulse display:
PressPULSE.
To exit the pulse display:
Press PULSE.
THE CLOCK
In clock display the unit will show the time. The time can
be displayed in a 12-hour or 24-hour format as hours,
minutes and seconds.
12-hour Display 24-hour Display
Tosetthecurrenttime:
1. Enter clock display.
Note: If the countdown timer is displayed, press
[MODE]toentertheclockmode. From pulse mode,
press [PULSE] to exit pulse mode followed by
[MODE]to toggle between clock and timerdisplay.
2. In clock mode, press and hold [MODE] for two
seconds. The 12-hour value will flash.
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3. Press [ADV]to make a selection between 12-hour
and 24-hour format.
4. Press [MODE] the hour digits will flash.
5. Press [
ADV] to advance the numbers until the
appropriate hour digit is displayed.
Note: Holding down the button will increase the
value rapidly.
6. Press [MODE], the minute digits will flash.
7. Again, press [ADV] to advance the numbers until
the appropriate minute digit is displayed.
8. Press [MODE], the “seconds” will flash.
9. To adjust the “seconds” to zero, press [ADV].
10.Press [MODE] to exit the setting mode.
The clock is now set.
Note:Ifnobuttonsarepressedfor60-secondsduring
the clock-setting function, the unit will
automatically exit the clock-setting mode.
THE TIMER
Thetimercancountdownfromapre-settime.Theunitwill
countdownfromamaximumtimeof29-hours,59-minutes
to zero. In count-down timer mode, once the unit reaches
zero it will stop and an alarm will sound.
To indicate that the unit is in timer mode a [ ] timer icon
will be displayed .
Tosetthetimer:
1. Enter timer display.
Note: If the clock is displayed, press [MODE] to
enter the timer mode. From pulse mode, press
[PULSE] to exit followed by [MODE] to toggle
between clock and timer displays.
2. Tosetthetimer,pressandhold[MODE]for2 seconds.
The hour digits will flash.
3. Press [ADV] to advance the hour digits to the
desired time.
4. Press [MODE] and the minute digits will flash.
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5. Press [ADV] to advance the minute digits to the
desired time.
The timer is now set.
Note:Ifnobuttonsarepressedfor60-secondsduring
the timer-setting function, the unit will
automatically exit the timer-setting mode.
Tostart the timer:
-Press [ST / SP]. The timer will start.
Note:
-Whenthe timer reaches0:00:00 a beepingalarm will
activate to indicate that the timer has completed its
cycle. The alarm will last for one (1) minute. After
one minute, the alarm will continue to make one
short beeping sound once every two-minutes. To
stop the alarm, press any button and the timer will
automatically reset to the original timer setting.
-When the timer is active, the timer icon will appear
and be flashing on the pulse-mode display and the
clock display.
Tostop the timer:
-Press [ST / SP]. The timer will pause until [ST / SP] is
pressed again.
Toclear the timer:
1. Press and hold [MODE] for 2-seconds. The digits will
return to zero and the hour digits will flash.
2. Withoutenteringanumberforthehours,press[MODE]
again. The Minute digits will flash.
3. Press [MODE] a final time to exit the timer-setting
mode.
The timer is now cleared.
To reset the timer to its originally set time:
-Press and hold [ST / SP] for 2-seconds. The display
will return to its originally set time.
THE PULSEMETER
A person’s pulse rate indicates the number of times that
the heart beats within a given amount of time. This unit
calculate how many times a heart will beat in one minute.
Monitoring pulse rate can be useful for determining
appropriate medication.
Howtousethe pulsemeter:
1. In either clock or timer display, press [PULSE], the
display will show a heart .
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2. Position your right index finger so that the padded
portion over the pulse sensor .
3. Maintain a steady position, holding too forcefully or
too lightly may result in an incorrect reading.
4. Running bars
will be displayed first to show detection in progress.
After several seconds a pulse rate will be displayed.
Note: When your finger is positioned properly, the
heart icon on the display will flash. This indicates
that the unit is reading a pulse. The unit will display
the number of beats per minute of your heart.
If, for some reason, the unit cannot read a pulse, it
will automatically return to the previous display
mode after 2 minutes.
Press [PULSE] and try taking your pulse again.
5. To exit pulse-mode display, press [PULSE] followed
by [MODE] to toggle between clock and count-up /
down timer modes.
THE ELECTRO-LUMINESCENT BACKLIGHT
The electro-luminescent (EL) back light illuminates the
LCD for easy nighttime viewing.
Fornighttime viewing:
Press[ ADV].TheLCDwillilluminateforapproximately
5-seconds.
Note: During the 5-second interval when the EL
backlight is active, press any button and the back
light will remain on. The light will remain for 5-
seconds from the last press.
TIPS TO TAKE ACCURATE
MEASUREMENT
-Make sure the fingertip has covered the sensor area.
-Rest lightly the fingertip on the sensor. Avoid seeing
fingernail turns white that means you are pressing too
hard on the sensor.
-Allow 10-15 seconds to get stable measurement.
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-Rest at least five minutes before taking measurement.
Even slight motion may cause biased result.
-Keep calm during measurement.
-Ring, etc. on the finger may restrict normal blood
circulation. Remove such object before measurement.
-Avoid using the device in the environment with strong
light sources (e.g. direct sunlight) or electromagnetic
emitting units (motor, TV, car engine, mobile phone
etc).
-Too cold, dry or wet fingertip will cause inaccurate
measurement.
-Always keep the fingertip clean before measurement.
Grease or dirt on the fingertip will cause inaccurate
measurement.
-Person who has thick fingertip skin, severe arrhythmia,
arteriosclerosis or other circulatory problems will have
biased result using the device. These users are not
advised to make reference from the reading.
MAINTENANCE
1. Do not immerse the unit in water. If the unit comes in
contact with water, dry it immediately with a soft lint-
free cloth.
2. Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive
materials. Abrasive cleaning agents may scratch the
plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuit.
3. Do not subject the unit to excessive: force, shock,
dust, temperature, or humidity. Such treatment may
result in malfunction, a shorter electronic life span,
damaged batteries, or distorted parts.
4. Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components.
Doing so will terminate the unit’s warranty and may
cause damage. The unit contains no user-serviceable
parts.
5. Only use new batteries as specified in this instruction
manual.
6. Read this instruction manual thoroughly before
operating the unit.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Operating modes : Clock mode, timer mode
and pulse mode
Real -time clock : 12 hour / 24 hour with hour,
minute and second display
Timer : Maximum, 29 hours, 59 minutes
Pulse range : 40 to 237 bpm
Power source : 1 x CR2032 3V lithium cell
Dimensions : 16 (D) x 56 (W) x 88 (L) mm
Weight : 37.5 g (approximate)
CAUTION
• The content of this manual is subject to change
without further notice.
• Due to printing limitation, the displays shown in
this manual may differ from the actual display.
• The contents of this manual may not be repro
ducedwithoutthepermission ofthemanufacturer.
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[ MODE ]  !"#$%&!'#$(
[ PULSE ]  !"#$%&
 !"#$% [ PULSE ] 
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 !"#$%&'()!"*+, 
12  !" 24  !"#$%&'$(
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 !"#$%&'()*+,-.
 !"#
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 !"#$%&'!"()&*!"(+,-.
 !
 !"#$%&'()*+,%
 !"#$%&'( )*+,
 !
 !"#$%&
1.  !"#
2.  !"#$%$ [ MODE ]  !"#$%
 !" 12hr
 ! !"  !
12  ! 24  !
 !"#$%&'()* [ MODE ] 
 !"#$%&'()*+,%&-
[ PULSE ]  !"#$%&'()*+
 !"#$%&'
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3.  [ ADV ]  12 24 !
4.  [ MODE ]   !"#$%&'()*
5. [ ADV ]  !"#$%&'(#)
6.  [ MODE ]  !"#$%&'()*+
7. [ ADV ]  !"#$%&'(#)
8.  [ MODE ]  !"#$%&'()*
9. [ ADV ]  !"#$%&"'
10.  [ MODE ]  !"#$
 !"#$%&'()*+,
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2959 !  !"#$% 
 !"#$%&'()
 !"#$%&'()*+,-./0 [ ]
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 !"#$%&' 60  !"#
 !"#$%&'()*+,
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2.  [ MODE ]  !"#$%&'()*+,
3. [ ADV ]  !"#$%&'(#)
4.  [ MODE ]  !"#$%&'()*+
 !"#$%&'( [ MODE ] 
 !"#$%&'()*#$+
[ PULSE ]  !"#$%&'()*
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