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TensioMed® Arteriograph24™
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2.4. Operation Instructions
To set up the device in operating mode first check power supply. The frequency of
measurements will be downloaded from the physicians PC via Bluetooth communication.
The measured data and information about the status of the device appear on the LC
Display.
The patient, by the one single button can give four different commands to the
device.
2.4.1. Functions of the button on the device
After switching on, the device first performs the
controlling measurement as follows:
The voltage control of the batteries. The measured
value appears on the display. The supply voltage is
sufficient if the measured value is between 6.0 V and
5.4 V for alkaline batteries and between 5.2 V and 4.6
V for rechargeable batteries.
If the voltage drops below 4.4V, the batteries must be
replaced. A warning symbol of low battery appears on
the LCD.
5.6V
LOw Batt
If the battery voltage is adequate, the device will be
ready for measuring and the current computer time will
be displayed. TensioMed® Arteriograph24™ is ready for
operation:
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2.4.1.1. One short push of the button
starts a
manual measurement.
During the ambulatory measuring mode, there might be a need for manual
measurements, for example when the patient feels unwell. One short push of the button
sets up the measurement. The exact time disappears from the display and then:
the test figure of the display appears (see
adjacent figure )
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the voltage of the batteries are checked ( see
adjacent figure )
5.6V
calibration takes place, setting the zero pressure
(see adjacent figure)
CAL 0
