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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor

(With Computer Data Transfer Function)

Model

 

R8IT

Thank you for purchasing the OMRON Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor.

Please read this Instruction Manual thoroughly before using this monitor.

Please keep this Instruction Manual at hand for your future reference.

Summary of Contents for R8IT

Page 1: ...th Computer Data Transfer Function Model R8IT Thank you for purchasing the OMRON Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor Please read this Instruction Manual thoroughly before using this monitor Please keep this Instruction Manual at hand for your future reference ...

Page 2: ...ap the Wrist Cuff 8 Correct Posture 9 How to Measure Blood Pressure 10 How to Use the Memory Function 13 How to Use the Graph Function 14 How to Change the Settings How to Change the Settings 16 How to use the computer Interface 20 Maintenance and Storage 23 Hypertension Guide 23 Troubleshooting Error Indication 24 Troubleshooting 25 Specifications 26 Questions and Answers on Blood Pressure 27 Tab...

Page 3: ...latory disturbance For these cases blood pressure may differ greatly between measurement at the wrist and the brachial Do not use this monitor for infants or persons who cannot express one s intention Do not use this monitor for purposes other than measuring blood pressure Do not use cellular phones near this monitor Do not disassemble or modify the main unit or the wrist cuff of the blood pressur...

Page 4: ...cause it can store up to 90 measurements Convenient for continuous measurements Stored data can also be displayed in graphic forms assisting in trend study of your blood pressure measurements The display is an easy to see large LCD The measured values can be enlarged for easy reading This monitor is equipped with data transfer capability USB computer interface is built in to allow transfer of the ...

Page 5: ...eries for monitoring Two AAA alkaline batteries Storage case USB computer interface cable CD ROM Instruction Manual Names and Functions of the Parts Main unit Battery Cover Wrist Cuff Data Transfer Port Connects your R8IT with your PC ...

Page 6: ... figure Ensure the polarity of the batteries is correct 3 Close the battery cover With new batteries long life alkaline batteries you are able to measure app 300 times under normal conditions Please switch off the monitor after using it If you forget to switch the monitor off it will switch off itself after approx 2 minutes Please take the batteries out of the monitor if you do not intend to use t...

Page 7: ...d 2030 3 Push the SET button The Year in the Gregorian calendar is locked and the Month flashes 4 Push the button to set the month to the current one Push the button to advance the month by one month Pushthe buttontomovethemonthbackwardbyonemonth 5 Push the SET button Month is locked and Day flashes 6 Push the button to set the day to the current date Push the button to advance the date by one day...

Page 8: ...s shown Lightly press the Velcro tape with your finger so that it is fastened tightly If the Velcro tape is not tightly fastened the wrist cuff will become loose during measurement and the measurement may be impossible People with a slender wrist wrist circumference of less than 145 mm may feel loose because the wrist cuff may not be wrapped snugly In that case do not force to wrap the wrist cuff ...

Page 9: ...d arms When measuring lift the wrist cuff to the level of your heart level of nipple The Position Sensor Screen Display lets you know the optimal height Correct state of wrist Your hand is naturally stretched without giving stress to your fingers Incorrect posture to be avoided In these cases even if the position of the wrist cuff is correct the blood pressure values may be displayed higher especi...

Page 10: ...d time is not set the Time Screen is displayed Be sure to use the monitor after setting the date and time Refer to Page 7 Time Screen Support your elbow firmly to avoid body movement 2 Adjust the height of your wrist by using your elbow as the fulcrum so that the mark can be aligned with the mark The wrist movement is indicated with the mark Slowly move your hand up and down so that the wrist come...

Page 11: ...Indicating Inflation in Progress Pulse Rate Mark Inflation in Progress Screen When your wrist reaches the proper position the monitor beeps and automatically starts inflation and measurement 3 Check the measured values When the measurement finishes the deflation mark 9 flashes and the wrist cuff deflates The measurement results blood pressure values pulse rate date and time are displayed Deflation...

Page 12: ... diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate If you push the button while the measurement results are displayed the results will be displayed in enlarged characters repeatedly in the order of pulse rate diastolic blood pressure and systolic blood pressure 4 To stop measurement Push the START STOP button to turn off the power EvenifyouforgettopushtheSTART STOP button the power will turn off automatical...

Page 13: ...ined in memory even after the batteries are removed for battery replacement 1 Push the MEMORY button The measured values that are stored in memory are displayed with the mark 2 Check the memory Each time you push the button the last measured values are displayed If you push the button the screen moves backward to the previous one If you push the button while the last measured values are being disp...

Page 14: ...ured value exists in some time zone a blank column is displayed There are three types of graph display All data graph Displays all the data for morning daytime and evening in a week Morning data graph Displays the morning data in a week Evening data graph Displays the evening data in a week No graph display is provided for daytime data only To display the graph 1 Push the GRAPH button All Data Gra...

Page 15: ...isplay screen where the systolic blood pressure values higher than 170 mmHg are measured twice Graph Display Screen of Hypertension Type Explanation of the graph display When you push the GRAPH button the latest measurement appear in a flashing display In the example shown to the right measurement is made at 10 40 P M on January 31 The graph shows that the systolic blood pressure is 140 mmHg top o...

Page 16: ... the figure The START STOP button can be used to switch the monitor off again About the Buttons If you push the SET button while the power is turned off the Setting Screen is displayed in the order shown in the picture You can select the setting or set the date and time with the buttons To finish the setting push the START STOP button Automatic Memory Setting Refer to Page 17 Position Sensor Setti...

Page 17: ...on while the power is turned off Automatic Memory Screen is displayed 2 Select ON or OFF The monitor is set to ON to store at time of your purchase To set it to OFF push the button If you want to set to ON after setting it to OFF push the button 3 Lock the setting If you are going to change other settings push the SET button to lock the setting When you push the SET button the display changes to t...

Page 18: ... the possibility to set an alarm twice a day The alarm function can be used to monitor your blood pressure at the same time every day or as a reminder for pill intake The alarm will sound for 2 minutes By pushing the START STOP button the alarm will stop The alarm will not sound when the blood pressure monitor is used e g for measuring or graph display at the moment the alarm is set You can set th...

Page 19: ...select NO to confirm DELETE DATA select YES After deleting all stored measurements the Data Deleted Screen will be shown All the stored measurements are deleted and the monitor will be turned off If the stored measurements are not deleted you will proceed to the RESET SETTINGS screen Reset settings In this menu you can choose to reset all the settings to the factory preset settings The factory pre...

Page 20: ...nnection port Free USB connection port How to install the software 1 Turn on your personal computer Your windows desktop is displayed 2 Insert the CD ROM in the disk drive 3 Open the control panel Click the Start button Point the mouse pointer to Settings on the menu Click Control Panel 4 Open the Add Remove Programs by double clicking the icon 5 Execute the installation Click the install button F...

Page 21: ...creen is shown on the screen By pressing the DATA button you are able to transfer the memory of your R8IT blood pressure monitor to your personal computer By pressing th e TIME button you are able to set the date and time in your R8IT blood pressure monitor By pressing the ID button you are able to set your personal name in your R8IT blood pressure monitor By pressing the CLOSE button you are clos...

Page 22: ...r R8IT blood pressure monitor Change the time and date if applicable in the white field BPM s internal value Time 2002 03 18 12 15 Time Cancel OK 2002 Year 03 Mon 18 Day 12 Hour 15 Min BPFile Reading BPM date time is completely finished Status NOTE All stored measurement in the BPM is cleared BPFile Set up clock Patient ID BPM s internal value Time Josdeboer 2002 03 18 12 02 Data file name Status ...

Page 23: ... disposal of electronic products Hypertension guide The World Health Organization WHO and the International Society of Hypertension ISH established the Blood Pressure Classification Use this Classification as the guide to know the state of your blood pressure However if you are concerned with your blood pressure be sure to follow the instructions of your doctor There is no universally accepted def...

Page 24: ...t moving your measurement arm or body After several seconds Refer to Page 10 You moved your arm or Measure your blood pressure body extensively during again without moving your measurement arm or body After several seconds Refer to Page 10 Replace both batteries with Batteries are worn out new ones Battery replacement mark Refer to Page 6 flashes Trouble caused by Please contact the nearest Only E...

Page 25: ...r arm measurement You are talking or moving Be still and make your hands during measurement measurement The blood pressure values differ from Refer to the section on Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor the values meas Refer to Page 28 ured at brachial Blood pressure values are displayed before Air is leaking from the Contact the store where the the monitor inflates wrist cuff unit was sold or the nearest...

Page 26: ...n using alkaline batteries In case of the monitor is used three times a day inflating to 170 mmHg at the room temperature of 22 C Operating Temperature 10 to 40 C and Humidity 30 to 85 RH Storage temperature 20 to 60 C and humidity 10 to 95 RH Measurable circumference of wrist 135 to 215 mm Weight of Main Unit Approximately 150g not including batteries External Dimensions 78 W x 65 5 H x 37 2 D no...

Page 27: ...or function impossible Measure in correct posture Refer to Page 9 The blood pressure values measured at home are lower than those measured at the doctor s office Blood pressure values measured at home may be lower than those measured at doctor s office by 20 to 30 mmHg This is because you feel tense when measured at the doctor s office and you feel relaxed when measuring at your home It is importa...

Page 28: ... or hypertension accelerates arterial sclerosis which causes dangerous disease such as cerebral apoplexy or myocardial infarction or induces arterial sterosis or peripheral circulatory disorder In these cases the wrist and brachial blood pressure values may differ greatly Even in healthy people a difference of 20 mmHg may occur if the measuring conditions are not proper Therefore do not try to dia...

Page 29: ... R8IT OMRON ...

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Page 31: ...3 012 34 567 012 345 01 2 23 24 012 345 0 0123456789 012345 0 123 OMRON USB USB USB USB USB USB ...

Page 32: ...4 01234 5 01234 90 01 23456789 USB 0 1 2 ...

Page 33: ...5 USB R8IT AAA ...

Page 34: ...6 USB 1 2 2 AAA LR03 3 012 345 0123456 ...

Page 35: ...7 1 START STOP 2 2001 2030 3 SET 012 4 5 SET 01 6 7 SET 8 START STOP ...

Page 36: ...8 0123 0 123 18 012 1 0 012 10 15 mm 2 012345 6 145 mm 012 0 012345 3 01 2 18 1 2 3 10 15mm ...

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Page 38: ...10 012345 1 START STOP 7 2 ...

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Page 40: ...12 4 START STOP START STOP ...

Page 41: ...13 90 MEMORY 91 0123 0 19 OFF 17 012 345 1 MEMORY 2 GRAPH MEMORY ...

Page 42: ...14 0 01234567 12 9 59 10 5 59 6 11 59 0123456789 0 1 234567 012345 0 1 0 1 1 GRAPH GRAPH GRAPH GRAPH ...

Page 43: ...15 mmHg 170 mmHg 170 mmHg 8 170 mmHg 8 y axis 170 mmHg 210 mmHg 170mmHg GRAPH 1 31 10 40 140 mmHg 95 mmHg 90 L MEMORY GRAPH ...

Page 44: ...16 OMRON R8IT 0123 SET SET 0 123 START STOP SET START STOP 17 18 18 18 19 19 19 ...

Page 45: ...17 ON OFF R8IT 0123456789 1 SET 2 ON OFF OFF OFF ON 3 SET SET START STOP ...

Page 46: ...18 OMRON R8IT 012345 012 3456789 OMRON R8IT 0123 4 567 01 23 4 5 6789 2 START STOP SET SET SET ...

Page 47: ...19 0 1 0 1 2 SET 1 2 01 OMRON R8IT 01 NO YES ARE YOU SURE NO YES 0 0123 NO YES ARE YOU SURE YES START STOP YES YES YES ...

Page 48: ...um processor 98SE ME XP 2000 RAM 16 MB 10 MB 640 x 480 pixels USB 1 2 3 control panel Start Settings Control Panel 4 Add Remove Programs 5 Install 1 control panel Start Settings Control Panel 2 Add Remove Programs 3 BPFile Add Remove YES BP File OK ...

Page 49: ...IME R8IT ID R8IT CLOSE R8IT DATA TIME ID CLOSE Output Data File Output stored measurement data to CSV file Set the Time Set the time in BPM and clear stored measurement data Set Patient ID Set patient ID in the BPM Close Close BPFile About BPFile Ver 10 ...

Page 50: ...ding BPM date time is completely finished Status NOTE All stored measurement in the BPM is cleared BPFile Set up clock Cancel Patient ID BPM s internal value Time Josdeboer 2002 03 18 12 02 Data file name Status OK BPFile Reading BPM date time is completely finished Dir Cancel C Program Files BPFile Data BPFile csv BPFile Create data file ...

Page 51: ...23 0123 012 0123456789 OMRON 0123456 78 0 123 WHO ISH 100 mmHg WHO ISH 1999 mmHg mmHg 80 85 90 100 110 120 130 140 160 180 ...

Page 52: ...24 012 10 10 10 6 OMRON E 01234567 OMRON ...

Page 53: ...25 6 6 9 8 28 OMRON 27 START STOP 01234567 OMRON ...

Page 54: ...26 OMRON R8IT 0 299 mmHg 40 180 4 mmHg 5 2 AAA 170 mmHg 22 C 10 40 C 30 85 20 60 C 10 95 135 215 mm 150 78 x 65 5 x 37 2 B AAA USB 01 ...

Page 55: ...27 1 01 2345 2 0 1234 56 01 8 3 01234 5 01 234 5 6 9 20 30 mmHg 01234 56789 012345 9 10 01 2 345 6 0123456789 2 0123456 78 ...

Page 56: ...Product of OMRON Corporation Japan OMRON HEALTHCARE SINGAPORE PTE LTD 83 Clemenceau Avenue 11 01 UE Square Singapore 239920 ...

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