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www.kbport.com 

KbPort LLC  |  412.487.4663  |  [email protected] 

R0180928-03 

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choose whichever setting is most appropriate for the current situation by 
tapping on the matching icon. 
Once the settings are properly configured, clicking on the [Send to Cuff] 
button will propagate the values to each of the connected BPSim

™ 

cuffs. 

To switch back to [Basic Settings] mode, just tap the [Basic] or [Basic 
Settings] button. 

CREATING & USING PRESETS (ANDROID ONLY) 

To make it easier to use common configurations, the BPSim

™

 application on 

Android operating systems can store, name, and recall pre-defined settings 
for quick deployment to any quantity of BPSim

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 units. 

Creating a Preset 

1.

 

Within the “Cuff Control” menu, configure all the settings to the desired 
values. 

2.

 

If in the [Basic Settings] mode, tap the [Advanced Settings] button at the 
bottom of the screen. 

Summary of Contents for BPSim

Page 1: ...BPSIM USER GUIDE BPSim 882 Butler Street Pittsburgh PA 15223 412 487 4663 support kbport com ...

Page 2: ... 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 Mu...

Page 3: ...ation 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 P...

Page 4: ...on 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 Digit...

Page 5: ...o your Android or iOS device If you experience any difficulties during the setup or operation of your cuff please contact us at support kbport com 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 applicat...

Page 6: ...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 ...

Page 7: ... kbport com R0180928 03 BPSim User Guide 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 ...

Page 8: ... 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...

Page 9: ...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 capabl...

Page 10: ...ser Guide 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 ...

Page 11: ...the username and password for the BPSim device The web page should display information such as the device s IP Address the SSID of the current network etc Note BPSim devices can accept names and passwords up to 30 characters in length IMPORTANT The default credentials for your BPSim cuff are Username admin Password kbsimulation Hardware resetting your BPSim cuff as described on page 57 will restor...

Page 12: ... LLC 412 487 4663 support kbport com R0180928 03 BPSim User Guide 8 Click Password on the left hand side of the web page Type in the current password followed by a new password then the new password again When ready tap Save below ...

Page 13: ...e BPSim device to power it on 2 Open your Wi Fi settings on your iOS 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 Note In the iOS version of the BPSim app new BPSim devices have no name by default ...

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Page 15: ...port com KbPort LLC 412 487 4663 support kbport com R0180928 03 BPSim User Guide 5 There should be a single device listed in the application swipe left on the BPSim cuff s current name to open the configuration menu ...

Page 16: ...for the BPSim device then tap Ok Enter the password for your BPSim device if prompted Note BPSim devices can accept names and passwords up to 30 characters in length IMPORTANT The default credentials for your BPSim cuff are Username admin Password kbsimulation Hardware resetting your BPSim cuff as described on page 57 will restore these values ...

Page 17: ...gain 8 Tap More then tap Configure Wifi This will open a web page in your default browser If prompted type in the username and password for the BPSim device The web page should display information such as the device s IP Address the SSID of the current network etc 9 Click Password on the left hand side on the web page Then type in the current password followed by a new password then the new passwo...

Page 18: ...nected to the signal this will allow your Android device to control the BPSim cuff directly through the app 1 Ensure that your Android device is either connected directly to the BPSim cuff s Access Point Network or to the same Infrastructure Network as the BPSim device 2 Once connected open the BPSim app and touch the menu button located in the upper right hand corner of the screen then touch Conf...

Page 19: ...our default browser If prompted type in the username and password for the BPSim device The web page should display information such as the device s IP Address the SSID of the current network etc IMPORTANT The default credentials for your BPSim cuff are Username admin Password kbsimulation Hardware resetting your BPSim cuff as described on page 57 will restore these values ...

Page 20: ... the left hand side of the web page then tap Create Access Point Network 6 In the Access Point SSID field type in a name for the new Access Point Network and click on Join 7 Open the Android device s Wi Fi settings and connect to the newly created Access Point Network Note An SSID can be a maximum of 32 characters in length ...

Page 21: ...work Once connected to the same signal this will allow your Android device to control multiple BPSim cuffs over the network 1 Ensure that your Android device is either connected directly to the BPSim cuff s Access Point Network or to the same Infrastructure Network as the BPSim device 2 Once connected open the BPSim app and touch the menu button located in the upper right hand corner of the screen...

Page 22: ...our default browser If prompted type in the username and password for the BPSim device The web page should display information such as the device s IP Address the SSID of the current network etc IMPORTANT The default credentials for your BPSim cuff are Username admin Password kbsimulation Hardware resetting your BPSim cuff as described on page 57 will restore these values ...

Page 23: ...rk 6 The BPSim cuff will scan for all available Wi Fi Networks in the area and display them on the screen alongside their security status lock symbols mean a password is required and their signal strength 7 Tap on the name of an access point and enter the password for the network if prompted 8 Open your Android device s Wi Fi settings and connect to the same Infrastructure Network as the BPSim cuf...

Page 24: ...vice to control the BPSim cuff directly through the app 1 Ensure that your iOS device is either connected directly to the BPSim cuff s Access Point Network or to the same Infrastructure Network as the BPSim device 2 Open the BPSim application and swipe left on the device you would like to configure IMPORTANT Incorrectly entering the password for the Infrastructure Network will cause the BPSim to b...

Page 25: ...Page 25 www kbport com KbPort LLC 412 487 4663 support kbport com R0180928 03 BPSim User Guide ...

Page 26: ...ult browser If prompted type in the username and password for the BPSim device The web page should display information such as the device s IP Address the SSID of the current network etc IMPORTANT The default credentials for your BPSim cuff are Username admin Password kbsimulation Hardware resetting your BPSim cuff as described on page 57 will restore these values ...

Page 27: ...on the left hand side of the web page then tap Create Access Point Network 5 In the Access Point SSID field type in a name for the new Access Point Network and click on Join 6 Open the iOS device s Wi Fi settings and connect to the newly created Access Point Network Note An SSID can be a maximum of 32 characters in length ...

Page 28: ...ture Network mode will enable it to connect to an existing Wi Fi network Once connected to the same signal this will allow your iOS device to control multiple BPSim cuffs over the network 1 Ensure that your iOS device is either connected directly to the BPSim cuff s Access Point Network or to the same Infrastructure Network as the BPSim device 2 Open the BPSim application and swipe left on the dev...

Page 29: ...ult browser If prompted type in the username and password for the BPSim device The web page should display information such as the device s IP Address the SSID of the current network etc IMPORTANT The default credentials for your BPSim cuff are Username admin Password kbsimulation Hardware resetting your BPSim cuff as described on page 57 will restore these values ...

Page 30: ...e their security status lock symbols mean a password is required and their signal strength 6 Tap on the name of an access point and enter the password for the network if prompted 7 Open your iOS device s Wi Fi settings and connect to the same Infrastructure Network as the BPSim cuff IMPORTANT Incorrectly entering the password for the Infrastructure Network will cause the BPSim to become inaccessib...

Page 31: ...N SETUP CONFIGURATION Adding Devices to the App Android Only 1 Remove the power cord from all BPSim devices you intend to use to power them on 2 Ensure your Android device is connected to the same network as the BPSim cuff 3 Within the BPSim application click the menu icon in the top right corner then Configure ...

Page 32: ... associate with the Android device selected cuffs should turn a lighter shade of gray Then click Save at the bottom of the screen 5 On the main menu each connected BPSim device will be listed displaying its name and current battery level Note A maximum of 5 devices can be saved to the Android version of the BPSim app at any given moment ...

Page 33: ...vices in the App iOS Only 1 Remove the power cord from all BPSim devices you intend to use to power them on 2 Ensure your iOS device is connected to the same network as the BPSim cuff 3 Within the BPSim application swipe left on whichever cuff you would like to hide from the list Then tap the Hide button ...

Page 34: ...port kbport com R0180928 03 BPSim User Guide 4 Repeat for any additional BPSim devices 5 To unhide all cuffs click on Show All at the top of the screen Note Unlike the Android app the iOS version of the BPSim app can control any number of BPSim devices ...

Page 35: ...PSim cuff s Access Point directly or join the same Infrastructure Network as the BPSim cuff 2 Open the BPSim app and touch the menu button located in the top right hand corner of the screen then click on Configure IMPORTANT Calibrating each BPSim cuff is critical to proper function BPSim devices will not work correctly if they are not calibrated before first use or after a hardware reset ...

Page 36: ...er the password for the device if prompted 4 Choose a calibration level then tap Calibrate Use the password kbsimulation if asked IMPORTANT For this specific instance you will need to type in the default password for your BPSim device not the new password if previously changed Please use the password kbsimulation when prompted otherwise the calibration process will fail ...

Page 37: ...m cuff until it rests on the dial number shown 6 Once the two numbers match tap Next to proceed to the next calibration point and repeat until all calibration points have been set Tap Complete when done Note The sphygmomanometer gauge behaves just like a real blood pressure cuff so be sure keep the dial steady and away from sources of vibration it may take a moment for the needle to settle on its ...

Page 38: ...ice you would like to configure 3 Tap More then tap Calibrate meter Use the password kbsimulation if asked IMPORTANT Calibrating each BPSim cuff is critical to proper function BPSim devices will not work correctly if they are not calibrated before first use or after a hardware reset IMPORTANT For this specific instance you will need to type in the default password for your BPSim device not the new...

Page 39: ...the BPSim cuff until it rests on the dial number shown 5 Once the two numbers match tap Next Point to proceed to the next calibration point and repeat until all calibration points have been set Note The sphygmomanometer gauge behaves just like a real blood pressure cuff so be sure keep the dial steady and away from sources of vibration it may take a moment for the needle to settle on its final val...

Page 40: ...2 Use the Wi Fi settings on your Android or iOS device to either connect to the BPSim cuff s Access Point directly or join the same Infrastructure Network as the BPSim units 3 Open the BPSim app and tap on each BPSim device or devices you would like to control selected devices should either turn a lighter shade of gray on Android or green on iOS 4 Touch Run Simulator or Values at the bottom of the...

Page 41: ...e Systolic and Diastolic blood pressure values Systolic Pressure Represents the upper pressure threshold at which blood flow within the artery can first be heard The 1st phase of Korotkoff sounds should begin right when the pressure gauge falls below this level Diastolic Pressure Represents the lower pressure threshold at which blood flow within the artery can last be heard The 4th phase of Korotk...

Page 42: ...efault middle setting will produce the most realistic audio response you can choose whichever setting is most appropriate for the current situation by tapping on the matching icon Once the settings are properly configured clicking on the Send or Send to Cuff button will propagate the values to each of the connected BPSim cuffs ADVANCED SETTINGS If greater control over what threshold each Korotkoff...

Page 43: ...he transition of sounds from the previous phase Korotkoff sound 3 suddenly becoming muffled and airy in quality Diastolic Pressure Korotkoff Phase 5 Represents the lower pressure threshold at which blood flow within the artery can last be heard The 4th phase of Korotkoff sounds should be audible immediately above this pressure level and should completely disappear the 5th Korotkoff phase when the ...

Page 44: ...ected BPSim cuffs To switch back to Basic Settings mode just tap the Basic or Basic Settings button CREATING USING PRESETS ANDROID ONLY To make it easier to use common configurations the BPSim application on Android operating systems can store name and recall pre defined settings for quick deployment to any quantity of BPSim units Creating a Preset 1 Within the Cuff Control menu configure all the ...

Page 45: ...ve name Deploying a Preset 1 Within the Cuff Control menu confirm the app is in the Basic Settings mode If not tap the Basic Settings button at the bottom of the screen 2 Click the View Presets button at the bottom of the screen 3 Tap on whichever preset you would like to deploy then tap on the Send to Cuff button at the bottom of the screen ...

Page 46: ...eleting a Preset 1 Within the Cuff Control menu check to see if it is in the Basic Settings mode If not tap the Basic Settings button at the bottom of the screen 2 Click the View Presets button at the bottom of the screen 3 Tap on the Delete button next to whichever preset you would like to remove ...

Page 47: ...the power cord from all BPSim cuffs you intend to use to power them on 2 Ensure your iOS or Android device is connected to the same network as the BPSim cuff 3 Within the BPSim app tap on each device you would like to control 4 Navigate to the Cuff Control then set the desired values and tap on either Send or Send to cuff ...

Page 48: ...inflation bulb The needle on the gauge will quickly rise then begin to slowly fall depending on how open the air release valve is If any blood flow noise can be heard the pressure may be too low and must be raised by squeezing the inflation bulb until there is no perceptible noise 9 As the needle begins to fall notice when the needle begins to pulse this is the patient s heart rate 10 Adjust the a...

Page 49: ... blood flow changes Each change represents the transition through the various Korotkoff phases there are five in total 13 As the 4th Korotkoff sound tapers off and disappears the moment the sound of blood flowing becomes inaudible marks the Diastolic Pressure and the transition into the 5th and final Korotkoff phase The needle will stop pulsing soon after 14 Release the rest of the air from the BP...

Page 50: ...ometer if the air release valve is open while the inflation bulb is actuated no pressure is built up in the cuff and the gauge will not register a pressure this may be accompanied by a hissing or whooshing sound Ensure the air release valve is closed before trying again Out of calibration The Korotkoff sounds may be out of sync with the pressure gauge Run the calibration procedure from the app aga...

Page 51: ...are reset the device as described on page 57 and reconfigure its settings Unit will not charge or the AC charger flashes in a red green pattern Hardware charging error This can occur if the charging cable has been plugged into the BPSim device before being plugged into the wall Disconnect the cable from the BPSim unit plug the AC charger into the wall then connect the power cord to the BPSim cuff ...

Page 52: ...PP ANDROID Resetting Clearing App Data 1 Go to the device settings menu on your Android device 2 Tap on Apps Notifications then App info Note All Android devices are different these instructions are for an Android smartphone running the latest version of the OS 8 1 Oreo These steps may vary slightly for your specific device ...

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Page 54: ...ort LLC 412 487 4663 support kbport com R0180928 03 BPSim User Guide 3 Within the list of applications find and click on BPSim 4 Tap on Storage then click on both Clear Data and Clear Cache Tap OK to confirm on each if prompted ...

Page 55: ...ide Uninstall Method 1 Home Screen or App Drawer 1 Find the BPSim app on either your device s home screen or app drawer 2 Touch and drag the icon to the upper right hand corner of the screen where the Uninstall icon should appear 3 Let go of the icon and accept the uninstallation if prompted ...

Page 56: ...rt com R0180928 03 BPSim User Guide Uninstall Method 2 Google Play Store 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 ...

Page 57: ...Use the search bar at the top of the Google Play Store screen to search for BPSim and look for the BPSim application authored by Kb Port LLC 3 Tap on the application then touch the green UNINSTALL button to begin the download and installation process Tap ACCEPT to any permissions that are required ...

Page 58: ...ort com KbPort LLC 412 487 4663 support kbport com R0180928 03 BPSim User Guide Uninstall Method 3 Application Settings 1 Go to the device settings menu on your Android device 2 Tap on Apps Notifications then App info ...

Page 59: ...Page 59 www kbport com KbPort LLC 412 487 4663 support kbport com R0180928 03 BPSim User Guide 3 Within the list of applications find and click on BPSim 4 Tap on Uninstall then OK to accept ...

Page 60: ...3 BPSim User Guide UNINSTALLING RESETTING THE APP IOS 1 Find the BPSim app on your iOS device s home screen 2 Tap and hold on the BPSim app icon until small x appears on the upper left hand corner of the icon 3 Click on the x and confirm the uninstallation by tapping on Delete ...

Page 61: ...r clip into the hole and hold for 15 seconds 3 Carefully install the air bladders and simulator module back into the canvas housing 4 Reconnect the BPSim device to power wait 1 minute then disconnect 5 Connect your iOS or Android device to the BPSim unit s default access point and configure once again IMPORTANT This is a last resort Performing a hardware reset on your BPSim device will reset all p...

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