Displays and Controls
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PHYSIO-PORT / PHYSIO-PORT AS
A8136 Revision A
2.2 Connections
Connection of the blood pressure cuff
To connect the blood pressure cuff with the device, the
metal connector on the cuff has to be pushed onto the
connecting piece on the device until it clearly engages.
(see Fig. 2-3).
Fig. 2-3 Cuff connection of the PHYSIO-PORT devices
By pulling the cuff connector’s outer metal sleeve back,
the blood pressure cuff can be disconnected from the
device.
Connection to PC
To start and program as well as read stored measuring
data, the device needs to be connected to the PC via a
mini-USB connection cable (see Fig. 2-4). This USB
cable is connected to a free USB port of the computer.
Fig. 2-4 Connection of the mini-USB connection
cable
3
Setup
3.1 Basic Facts about the Battery Supply
The PHYSIO-PORT devices are powered either by two
rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (NiMH) or by
two alkaline batteries. The device must be set to the
power source used (see section "Inserting Batteries").
Moreover, the device contains a Lithium cell that powers
the clock. The Lithium cell can only be replaced by a
service technician.
The capacity of two fully charged or new batteries is
sufficient for up to 48 h of operation or 400 blood
pressure measurements.
The capacity of rechargeable batteries decreases with
age. If the capacity of fully charged batteries is consider-
ably less than 24 hours, the batteries must be replaced.
Note
To start and program the device prior to a
measurement as well as to read and analyse the
data after a measurement, an additional evaluation
software (e.g. PhysioPortWin) is required.
Caution
Equipment Damage —
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Only use the original rechargeable, size AA
nickel-metal hydride batteries (from
manufacturers such as Sanyo, Panasonic,
Energizer, Duracell, Varta, GP) with a capacity
> 1500 mAh or high-rate discharge, size AA
alkaline batteries (such as Panasonic Evoia,
Energizer Ultimate, Duracell Ultra, Duracell
Power Pix, Varta maxtech).
Charge the NiMH batteries to capacity before
using them for the first time.
Recharge the NiMH batteries immediately after
use and do not leave batteries uncharged.
Use only the original charger to recharge the
NiMH batteries.
Do not attempt to recharge alkaline batteries.
If the PHYSIO-PORT devices are out of use for
one month or longer, remove the (rechargeable)
batteries from the device.
Batteries must not be disposed as unsorted
municipal waste and must be collected separately.
Please contact an authorized representative of the
manufacturer for information concerning the
decommissioning of the batteries.
