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Talking Blood Pressure Monitor

Model: BPW810N

USER MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

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Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientifi c

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientifi c  TalkingWrist 
Type Blood Pressure Monitor (BPW810N). The (BPW810N) 
features voice announcement and playback of blood 
pressure measurements for added convenience and has been 
designed to provide you with many years of reliable service.  
The unit can help you measure and track the following metrics:
• 

Systolic pressure

• 

Diastolic pressure

• 

Mean arterial pressure

• 

Pulse rate

• 

Historic  record  of  up  to  30  measurements  per  user 
(maximum 2 users)

Readings  taken  by  the  blood  pressure  monitor  are 
equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using 
the  cuff  and  stethoscope  auscultation  method.  Clinical 
performance  were  successfully  done  against  ANSI/
AAMI  SP10  and  international  protocol,  and  the  B.H.S. 
(British Hypertension Society) has rated this product 
“recommended  for  clinical  and  home  use”,  the highest 
grading  available  for  blood  pressure  monitors. 
Please  refer  to  BHS  website  http://www.bhsoc.org/bp_
monitors/automatic_wrist.stm

This manual contains important safety and care information, 
and provides step-by-step instructions for using the product.

Read the manual thoroughly before using the product.

KEY FEATURES

FRONT VIEW

1.  

TALK / VOLUME

 button

2.   LCD
3.  

ON / OFF

 button

4.   Speaker
5.  

USER 1 / UP ARROW

 button

6.  

USER 2 / DOWN ARROW

 button

7.  

SET

 button

REAR VIEW

1. Wrist cuff
2. Battery compartment

LCD SYMBOLS

SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please  observe  the  following  safety  precautions  when 
setting up and using your blood pressure monitor.
• 

This device is intended for adult use only.

• 

This  device  is  intended  for  non-invasive  measuring 
and  monitoring  of  arterial  blood  pressure.  It  is  not 
intended  for  use  on  extremities  other  than  the  wrist 
or for functions other than obtaining a blood pressure 
measurement.

• 

Do  not  confuse  self-monitoring  with  self-diagnosis. 
This  unit  allows  you  to  monitor  your  blood  pressure. 
Do not begin or end medical treatment based solely on 
the measurements of this device. Consult a physician 
for treatment advice.

• 

If  you  are  taking  medication,  consult  your  physician 
to  determine  the  most  appropriate  time  to  measure 
your  blood  pressure.  Never  change  a  prescribed 
medication without consulting your physician.

• 

This  unit  is  not  suitable  for  continuous  monitoring 
during medical emergencies or operations.

• 

If  the  cuff  pressure  exceeds  40  kPa  (300  mmHg), 
the unit will automatically defl ate. Should the cuff not 
defl ate when pressures exceeds 40 kPa (300mmHg), 
detach the cuff from the wrist and press the   button 
to stop infl ation.

• 

To  avoid  measurement  errors,  carefully  read  this 
manual before using the product.

CARING FOR YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR

To  ensure  you  receive  the  maximum  benefi t  from  using 
this product, please observe the following care guidelines.

• 

When  not  in  use,  store  the  unit  in  a  dry  place  away 
from direct sunlight.

User

Shows which user 
profi le (1 or 2 is 
being displayed)

Memory

If “MEM” shows, 
the displayed 
measurement value 
is from the memory 
and not necessarily 
from the last reading

SYMBOL

DESCRIPTION

EXPLANATION

Systolic pressure

The highest blood 
pressure measured

Diastolic pressure

The lowest blood 
pressure measured

Time (hour: minutes)

Current time

Mean arterial 
pressure

Average blood 
pressure measured 
(see “What is Mean 
Arterial Pressure 
(MAP)?” for more 
information)

Pulse

Pulse rate per 
minute

Weak battery

Batteries are low and 
need to be replaced

Infl ating

Unit is infl ating 
with air to obtain 
the needed level of 
pressure

Defl ating

Wrist cuff air is 
exhausting or 
defl ating

Millimeter(s) of 
mercury

Measurement unit 
for blood pressure

Kilopascal

Measurement unit 
for blood pressure

Voice activation

Voice announcing 
your blood pressure 
measured

• 

Do not immerse the unit in water. If it comes in contact 
with water, dry it immediately with a soft lint-free cloth.

• 

Use a soft, slightly moistened cloth to wipe off the unit 
and  cuff.  Do  not  use  abrasive  or  corrosive  cleaning 
agents, as these may cause damage.

• 

Remove  the  batteries  whenever  you  are  planning  to 
store the unit for a long period of time.

• 

When  replacing  batteries,  use  new  batteries  as 
specifi ed in this user manual. Do not mix new and old 
batteries.

• 

Do not place objects such as stickers on the wrist cuff 
or unit, as these may impair the measurement.

• 

Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust, 
temperature  changes,  or  humidity.  Such  treatment 
may  result  in  malfunction,  a  shorter  electronic  life 
span, damaged batteries, or distorted parts.

• 

Do  not  tamper  with  the  internal  components.  Doing 
so will terminate the product warranty and may cause 
damage.

• 

The unit contains no user- serviceable parts.

• 

If you no longer need to use this product, protect the 
environment by bringing it to your dealer or designated 
collection point for proper disposal.

ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE

What is blood pressure?

Blood pressure is the force generated by the blood against the 
walls of arteries during cardiac contraction and relaxation
(e.g., the pumping action of the heart).

What are systolic pressure and diastolic pressure?

When ventricles contract and pump blood out of the heart, 
blood pressure reaches its maximum value. This highest 
pressure in the cycle is known as systolic pressure. When 
the  heart  relaxes  between  heartbeats,  the  lowest  blood 
pressure is diastolic pressure.

What is mean arterial pressure (MAP)?

The  mean  arterial  pressure  (MAP)  is  the  average 
pressure  that  forces  blood  through  the  arteries.  It  is  not 
the  average  of  the  systolic  and  diastolic  blood  pressure; 
rather, MAP corresponds to a state of balance between the 
compressive  and  expansive  forces  acting  on  the  arterial 
wall when there is no distension outward or inward. MAP is 
an excellent way to evaluate the stress on the walls of your 
blood vessels, and can be used to evaluate excessive load 
on the cardiovascular system. Show your MAP history to 
your doctor to provide additional information that may help 
him or her understand your situation.

Why measure your blood pressure?

Blood  pressure  measurement  can  highly  refl ect  one’s 
health condition. High blood pressure is potentially linked 
to  serious  illnesses  such  as  stroke,  heart  disease  and 
kidney failure.
Since  there  is  no  symptom  most  of  the  time,  many 
hypertensive  people  do  not  realize  they  are  at  risk  until 
their health is seriously threatened.

What is the standard blood pressure classifi cation?

Figure 3 illustrates the blood Pressure classifi cation made 
by  World  Health  Organization  (WHO)  and  International 
Society of Hypertension (ISH) in 1999.

Reference  material:  1999  World  Health  Organization- 
International  Society  of  Hypertension  Guidelines  for  the 
management  of  hypertension,  Journal  of  Hypertension, 
1999, 17(2): 151-183.

 NOTE 

•   Blood  pressure  is  considered  high  when  either  the 

diastolic or systolic blood pressure value exceeds the 
normal range. When a patient’s systolic and diastolic 
blood  pressures  fall  into  different  categories,  the 
higher category should apply.

•   Only  a  physician  can  tell  you  your  normal  blood 

pressure range and the point at which you are at risk. 

Why does my blood pressure fl uctuate throughout the day?

Individual blood pressure varies greatly both on a daily and 
a seasonal or temperature basis. These variations may be 
more  pronounced  in  hypertensive  patients.  Normally  the 
blood  pressure  rises  while  at  work  and  is  at  its  lowest 
during sleep.
The graph below illustrates the variations over a single day 
with  measurement  taken  every  5  minutes.  The  thick  line 
represents sleep time. The rises in blood pressure at 4PM 
(A in the graph) and 12AM (Bin the graph) correspond to 
an attack of pain and sexual intercourse (Beven, Honour & 
Stott, Clin. Sci. 36:329, 1969).

HOW THE BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR WORKS

This product uses the Oscillometric Measuring method to 
detect  your  blood  pressure.  Before  every  measurement, 
the unit establishes a “zero pressure”equivalent to the air 
pressure.

Then it starts infl ating the wrist cuff to 180mmHg or higher 
until it senses that it has blocked your blood in the artery. 
After that, the defl ation process starts, during which time 
the  unit  detects  pressure  oscillations  generated  by  beat-
to-beat pulsatile, which is used to determine the systolic, 
mean  and  diastolic  pressure,  and  also  your  pulse  rate. 
Any  motion  during  this  period  will  result  in  an  incorrect 
measurement.  After  all  readings  are  determined  and 
displayed  on  the  LCD,  the  measurement  is  fi nished  and 
the wrist cuff automatically defl ates.

GETTING STARTED

INSTALLING AND REPLACING THE BATTERIES

1.   Slide off the battery cover.
2.  Install the batteries by matching the correct polarity, as 

shown below. Always use the correct battery type (2 
alkaline LR03 AAA-size).

3.   Replace the cover.

 NOTE 

 Replace the batteries whenever the weak battery 

mark

shows, the display is dim, or the display does not 

illuminate when the power is on. Replace all the batteries 
at  the  same  time  -  it  is  dangerous  to  mix  old  and  new 
batteries.
Contact your local waste disposal authority for instructions 
on how to dispose of used batteries. Used batteries can be 
harmful to the environment, and should not be thrown out 
with household trash.

SETTING DATE, TIME AND MEASUREMENT UNITS

It  is  important  to  set  the  clock  before  using  your  blood 
pressure monitor, so that a time stamp can be assigned to 
each record that is stored in the memory.
1.    When the unit is off, press and hold 

SET

 for 2 seconds 

to enter the setting mode.

2.   The  setting  order  is  as  follows:  12/24  hour  format, 

hour, minute, year, month/day or day / month format, 
month, date, and measurement unit (kPa or mmHg).

3.   Press 

 or 

 or 

 to increase / decrease a value or change the 

 to increase / decrease a value or change the 

setting.

4.   Press 

SET

 to accept the change and switch to the next 

setting.

5.   When you are fi nished, press   to exit the setup menu.

 to exit the setup menu.

POSITIONING THE WRIST CUFF

It is important to properly position the wrist cuff to ensure 
that you receive an accurate reading.

1.   Remove  all  accessories  (watch,  bracelet,  etc.)  from 

your left wrist. If your physician has diagnosed you with 
poor circulation in your left arm, use your right wrist.

2.   Roll or push up your sleeve to expose the skin.
3.   Apply the cuff to your left wrist with your palm facing up.
4.   Position the edge of the cuff about 0.4 inches (1cm) 

from the bottom of your palm.

5.   Fasten  the  wrist  cuff  around  your  wrist,  leaving  no 

extra room between the cuff and your skin. If the cuff 
is too loose, the measurement will not be accurate.

 NOTE 

 Graphics may not exactly match product.

VOICE PLAYBACK OF BLOOD PRESSURE 
MEASUREMENTS

The BPW810N features voice playback during and after blood
pressure  measurement  results,  as  well  as  general 
instructions to help you prepare for taking measurements. 
When  the  unit  has  fi nished  taking  your  measurement, 
your  blood  pressure  readings,  pulse  and  blood  pressure 
classifi cation are announced.
If  you  want  to  repeat  the  announcement,  simply  press 

TALK / VOLUME.

Anytime you recall a measurement record from memory, 
it will also be announced. Press 

TALK / VOLUME

 if you 

need to repeat the playback of any record.

VOLUME CONTROL

To adjust the volume level:

1.   Press  and  hold 

TALK  /  VOLUME

  until  volume  level 

fl ashes on the LCD.

2.   Press 

TALK / VOLUME

 to adjust volume level.

3.   Press   when you have fi nished adjusting the volume.

 when you have fi nished adjusting the volume.

 NOTE 

 When volume level 0 is selected, the unit is on mute 

and you will not hear any voice messages announced.

TAKING A BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

You can choose to take your blood pressure while sitting or lying 
down. Below are some helpful tips for taking a measurement:
• 

Be  sure  to  set  the  clock  before  taking  your  fi rst 
measurement, or whenever you replace the batteries, 
so  that  the  date  and  time  are  stored  in  the  memory 
with your history. For instructions, refer to "Setting date, 
time and measurement units" section.

• 

It is important to relax when taking your blood pressure. 
Try to take a 15-minute rest before you begin.

• 

Do not lean backward or bend your wrist inward while 
taking a measurement.

• 

Avoid  talking  or  moving  your  fi ngers  and  hand  while 
taking  a  measurement.  Rapid  movements  or  other 

1

 2

(MUTE)

(VOLUME IS
LOW)

(VOLUME IS
HIGH)

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Grade 3 hypertension(severe)

Grade 2 hypertension(moderate)

Systolic blood pressure (mmHg)

Grade 1 hypertension(mild)

Subgroup: borderline

High-normal Blood Pressure

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Optimal Blood

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80

85

90

95

100

110

130

140

150

160

180

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2

3

5

4

6

7

Consult  your  physician  to  obtain  these  values.  If  the 
measurements taken with these products fall outside 
the range, consult your physician.

activities may alter your reading.

• 

Wait at least an hour before taking your blood pressure 
if you have just eaten a large meal.

• 

Do not smoke or drink alcohol before taking your blood 
pressure.

• 

Do not measure your blood pressure if you are under stress.

• 

Wait at least 3 minutes between measurements. This 
allows your blood circulation to recover.

• 

For  a  meaningful  comparison,  try  to  measure  under 
similar conditions. For example, take daily measurements 
at approximately the same time, on the same wrist, or as 
directed by a physician.

• 

To stop the measurement process at any time, press  .

• 

The  unit  automatically  switches  off  1  minute  after 
taking a measurement. To save the battery life, press

taking

 as soon as you are fi nished to turn off the unit.

To take a measurement:

1.   Choose  the  position  from  which  you  wish  to 

measure - sitting or lying down.

2.   Position your body so that your wrist is parallel with your 

heart, using the chart and illustrations below as a guide.

3. Relax your hand and press      to turn on the unit. A voice 

will prompt you to sit in the correct position.  Press    
again.  Voice will remind you to relax and remain still. 
Wrist cuff will begin inflating automatically to measure 
blood pressure.

  NOTE 

  This  unit  can  intelligently  adjust  the  cuff  pressure

 

and  infl ate  to  a  higher-pressure  level  (>180  mmHg)  when

 

needed.

Your systolic and diastolic pressure readings fl ash on the 
LCD,  followed  by  MAP  and  pulse  per  minute  readings 
every  2  seconds.  At  the  same  time,  your  measurement 
results  and  the  blood  pressure  classifi cation  will  also  be 
announced.

4.   To  repeat  the  announcement,  simply  press 

TALK  /

VOLUME.

5.   If you want to save the record to memory, press 

 or 

 or

 and the results will be saved to User 1’s or User 2’s 

 

memory accordingly.

The measurement is stored as the fi rst (MEM 1) entry in 
the user record you selected; the last entry (MEM 30) is 
dropped,  and  all  the  entries  in  between  move  up  1  digit 
(e.g. 28 becomes 29, and so on).

Sitting 
down 
with no 
armrest

Place  your  arm  across  your  chest  with 
the  wrist  parallel  to  your  heart.  Hold  your 
elbow with the other hand.

Position your wrist on a support, cushion, 
or your thigh so that it is parallel to your 
heart with the palm facing up.

Lying 
down

IF YOU 
ARE...

S i t t i n g 
d o w n 
with  an 
armrest

Place your elbow on a table, using an object 
as a support under your forearm. Your wrist 
should be parallel to your heart, with the 
palm facing up.

THEN...

RECALLING MEASUREMENTS STORED IN MEMORY

To view a history of User 1’s records, press 

.

To view a history of User 2’s records, press 

.

 NOTE 

• 

The  most  recent  record  (1)  is  shown  fi rst.  Each  new 
measurement  is  assigned  to  the  fi rst  (1)  record.  All  other 
records are pushed back one digit (e.g., 2 becomes 3, and 
so on), and the last record (30) is dropped from the list.

• 

Press the corresponding user button again ( 

 or 

 or

 ) 

 )

to see additional records.

• 

Press  and  hold  the  corresponding  user  button  to  auto-
advance to additional records.

• 

The date and  time  of  measurements taken

 

are

 

shown

 

with each record.

• 

Memory  records  will  be  kept  even  when  the  batteries 
become exhausted and are replaced.

DELETING A MEASUREMENT RECORD FROM MEMORY

You have the option of deleting your latest measurement 
record  or  entire  measurement  history.  This  is  useful  if 
measurements  have  not  been  accurately  recorded  and 
need to be recorded again.

Problem Symptom

No
power

Display is
dim or will
not light up

Batteries are
exhausted

Replace with
new batteries

Batteries are
inserted
incorrectly

Insert the
batteries
correctly

Low
batteries

 shows

on the
display

Batteries

Replace
with new
batteries

TROUBLESHOOTING

This section includes a list of error messages and frequently 
asked questions for problems you may encounter with your 
blood pressure monitor. If the product is not operating as you 
think it should, check here before arranging for servicing.

Dimensions:

Height x Width x Depth                

3.5 x 3.4 x 1.2 inches

                                                      

(90 x 86 x 30.8 mm)

Weight                                           

6.3 oz (180g) without batteries

Cuff circumference                       

5.3 to 7.7 inches (13.5

                                                   to 19.5 cm)

Measuring range:

Pressure                                    30 to 280 mmHg
                                                   (4.0 to 37.3 kPa)
Pulse                                          40 to 200 pulse/min

Accuracy:

Pressure                                    +/- 3 mmHg (+/- 0.4 kPa)
Pulse                                          +/- 5%

Power:

Power supply                            3V DC, 2 LR03 / AAA /
                                                   UM4-size 1.5V batteries
Power save                               Auto power off after 1
                                                   minute of non-activity

Operating environment:

Operation                                   50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C)
Storage / Transport                   -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Humidity range                          10% to 83% relative humidity

BLOOD PRESSURE LOG BOOK

To create a log of your blood pressure history, complete the 
personal information section at the top, then enter the details 
(date, time, and measurements) for each reading you take. 
To  plot  your  history,  use  an  S  (systolic),  D  (diastolic)  and 
M  (mean  arterial  pressure)  to  mark  the  points  where  each 
measurement  falls  on  the  chart,  then  connect  the  points  to 
view your history over time. 

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EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Protected by US. Patent no. 7,211,047

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Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Talking Blood 
Pressure Monitor(Model: BPW810N) is in compliance with 
EMC directive 2004/108/EC. A copy of the signed and 
dated Declaration of Conformity is available on request 
via our Oregon Scientific Customer Service.

 

NOTE 

Once the pressure reaches a certain level, it will 

slowly deflate until the measurement results are displayed 
on the LCD.

DELETING A SINGLE RECORD

DELETING ALL RECORDS

1.  Press       or       to recall the latest measurement 
 

record for User 1 or User 2.

2.  Press and hold 

SET

 until the LCD shows “dEL OnE”.

2.  Press and hold 

SET

 until the LCD shows “dEL OnE”.

3. Press 

SET

.  First record will be displayed on LCD 

       screen.

3.  Press       to select option to delete all records 
       (“dEL ALL”).

4.  Press and hold 

SET

 for 2 seconds to delete all 

       measurement records. After you have confirmed 
       deleting all records, the screen shows “dEL dOnE”.

4.  Press respective user button (      /      ) to scroll 
       through records and select the record to be deleted.
5.  Press and hold 

SET

 to delete record.

6.  “dEL OnE” will be displayed on LCD screen. Press 
       and hold 

SET

 to confirm.

“dEL dOnE” indicates successful deletion.

The no --- screen indicates successful deletion and there 
are no records stored.

If you decide to abort the delete action instead:

FOR

ACTION

RETURN TO SCREEN 
DISPLAY

User 1 record Press       twice User 1 records 

displayed

User 2 records 
displayed

User 2 record Press       once

1.  Press       or       to recall the latest measurement 
 

record for User 1 or User 2.

 

NOTE 

If you decide to abort the delete action instead:

NOTE 

FOR

ACTION

RETURN TO SCREEN 
DISPLAY

User 1 record Press       once User 1 records 

displayed

User 2 records 
displayed

User 2 record Press       twice

 

MEM

no

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Application:

Measuring method                       

Oscillometric / noninvasive

Application                                    

For adult use only

Measurement location              Wrist section of lower arm
Memory                                        

Maximum 30 records

                                                   per user
Maximum number of users          

2

are low

-

Summary of Contents for BPW810N

Page 1: ...a dry place away from direct sunlight User Shows which user profile 1 or 2 is being displayed Memory If MEM shows the displayed measurement value is from the memory and not necessarily from the last reading SYMBOL DESCRIPTION EXPLANATION Systolic pressure The highest blood pressure measured Diastolic pressure The lowest blood pressure measured Time hour minutes Current time Mean arterial pressure A...

Page 2: ...ds the normal range When a patient s systolic and diastolic blood pressures fall into different categories the higher category should apply Only a physician can tell you your normal blood pressure range and the point at which you are at risk Why does my blood pressure fluctuate throughout the day Individual blood pressure varies greatly both on a daily and a seasonal or temperature basis These vari...

Page 3: ...oid talking or moving your fingers and hand while taking a measurement Rapid movements or other 1 2 MUTE VOLUME IS LOW VOLUME IS HIGH n to obtain these values If the with these products fall outside ur physician activities may alter your reading Wait at least an hour before taking your blood pressure if you have just eaten a large meal Do not smoke or drink alcohol before taking your blood pressure...

Page 4: ...e inserted incorrectly Insert the batteries correctly Low batteries shows on the display Batteries Replace with new batteries TROUBLESHOOTING This section includes a list of error messages and frequently asked questions for problems you may encounter with your blood pressure monitor If the product is not operating as you think it should check here before arranging for servicing Dimensions Height x...

Page 5: ... over time Name Age Weight kg lbs Name Age Weight kg lbs Name Age Weight kg lbs Name Age Weight kg lbs 2009 Oregon Scientific All rights reserved P N 300100682 00012 10 ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC Visit our website www oregonscientific com www oregonscientific com to learn more about Oregon Scientific products If you re in the US and would like to contact our Customer Care department directly please visit...

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