Casio Blood Pressure Monitor BP 1MY 1 User Manual

BP-1MY-1  
BP-1MY  
GETTING ACQUAINTED  
KEEPING ATTUNED TO YOUR BLOOD  
PRESSURE LEVELS  
Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. Be sure you read this  
User’s Guide before trying to operate it. To ensure your personal safety,  
make you pay particular attention to the section titled “SAFETY  
PRECAUTIONS”.  
Your blood pressure is like a constant message from your body.  
Monitoring your blood pressure provides you with vital feedback about  
your current physical condition. High blood pressure, for example, often  
shows no symptoms of its own, and so except for an abnormally high  
measurement reading. Left undetected and untreated, high blood  
pressure can often lead to more serious, life-threatening illness.  
All of this means that daily blood pressure readings for the purpose of  
detecting early warning signs from our bodies are an essential part of  
any comprehensive personal health management program.  
The CASIO Blood Pressure Monitor Watch and Base Unit make it  
possible for you to take quick and easy blood pressure readings at  
home and while you are out. Together, they provide you with  
essential blood pressure data throughout the day.  
At home  
While you are out  
Note  
Watch  
Keep this User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference.  
This Blood Pressure Monitor Base Unit is designed for taking accurate  
blood pressure readings at home or some other fixed location. It  
displays systolic and diastolic blood pressure values, and pulse rate  
(BPM).  
Base Unit  
It is also used for setting basic data on the Blood Pressure Monitor  
Watch (BP-1B Series). See the “Module No. 2420 User’s Guide” for  
full details about setting the Watch’s basic data.  
All mentions of “Base Unit” in this manual refer to the CASIO Digital  
Blood Pressure Monitor Base Unit (BP-1MY), and “Watch” refers to  
the CASIO Blood Pressure Monitor Watch (BP-1B Series).  
Base Unit  
The Base Unit is a cuff type digital blood pressure monitor that measures  
your systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as your pulse rate. It is  
also used for setting basic data on the Watch.  
Watch  
This Watch measures blood pressure using a fingertip pulse wave  
detection system. After you use the Base Unit to measure your basic  
data and send it to the Watch, you can use the Watch to take readings,  
without applying pressure to your upper arm. Simply place your finger  
onto the Watch’s sensor and your blood pressure and pulse rate appear  
in a few moments.  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Warning  
Self-diagnosis of your physical condition based on the measurement  
results of the Base Unit is extremely dangerous. Make sure you  
always consult your physician concerning your physical condition.  
Do not use a mobile phone or other device that emits radio waves in  
the vicinity of the Base Unit while taking blood pressure readings. Do  
not take blood pressure readings in the vicinity of a TV, microwave  
oven, etc. Doing so can produce incorrect readings.  
Never use the Base Unit for any other purpose other than taking blood  
pressure readings.  
The Story of Blood Pressure  
What is Blood Pressure?  
Blood pressure represents the change in pressure against the interior of  
artery walls, which is caused by blood being sent through the circulatory  
system by each beat of the heart. There are actually two blood pressure  
values: systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure.  
Systolic blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood when the  
heart contracts, causing artery walls to expand.  
Do not use the Base Unit to measure the blood pressure of young  
children.  
Never try to take the Base Unit or cuff apart, and never modify them in  
any way. Doing so can lead to malfunction of the Base Unit and other  
serious problems.  
Diastolic blood pressure, on the other hand, is the pressure exerted by  
the blood when the heart expands, and artery walls return to their  
original shapes.  
Batteries  
What causes blood pressure to change?  
Incorrect use of batteries can cause corrosive fluid to leak from them,  
and creates the risk of fire and personal injury due to exploding batteries.  
To avoid such problems, make sure you carefully observe the following  
battery guidelines.  
Always make sure that the (+)/(–) polarity of batteries is correct when  
you load them.  
A variety of different factors can cause a change in blood pressure,  
including age, climate, emotional stress, gender, living environment, and  
basic diet.  
Average systolic blood pressure tends to rise with age due to natural  
loss of elasticity in arterial walls.  
Never mix new batteries with old ones.  
Never mix batteries of different types.  
Be sure to remove the batteries from the Base Unit if you do not plan  
to use it for a long time.  
Use only the batteries that are specifically recommended for the Base  
Unit.  
Take care when using your fingernail to remove batteries from the  
battery compartment. Pulling on batteries can cause long nails to  
break.  
Handling  
Do not use the Base Unit if it appears to be malfunctioning, damaged,  
etc.  
 
BP-1MY-3  
Why are values produced by readings I take at home  
different from values produced when my doctor takes  
readings?  
GENERAL GUIDE  
1 Infrared Port  
Slight tension caused by a visit to the doctor or a hospital can cause  
blood pressure readings taken there to be a bit higher. This, of course,  
assumes that you are following the correct procedures when taking your  
readings at home.  
It could be due to a condition called “white-coat hypertension.”  
White-coat hypertensionis a condition caused by the atmosphere that  
is present in a hospital. It is an emotional condition, and does not  
indicate a physical problem. It is important to be relaxed while taking a  
blood pressure reading.  
2
Switch  
3
Button  
4
Button  
Controlling Blood Pressure  
Daily Life  
5 Display  
How you live your daily life is an important factor in achieving good blood  
pressure. Improved living habits and patterns can actually decrease the  
chance of high blood pressure. The first step on the road to proper living  
is eliminating overexertion and stress.  
Cuff  
The following are some proven tips for developing good living habits and  
enjoying the benefits of good blood pressure.  
Reduce salt intake.  
1Infrared Port  
This port is used when transferring data from the Base Unit to the  
Watch.  
See the Users Guide that comes with the Watch for information about  
setting basic data.  
Go to bed early and get up early.  
Eat regular meals every morning, noon, and night.  
Get enough sleep.  
Set aside enough time for yourself in order to get some stress relief.  
Try to achieve a balance between your mental and physical well  
being.  
2
Switch  
Use this switch to set the maximum estimated systolic pressure value.  
3
Button  
Press this button to toggle power on and off.  
Exercise  
Proper exercise plays an important role in controlling blood pressure.  
The accent here is on the word proper,because the wrong type of  
exercise can actually do more harm than good. Aerobic exercise, such  
as walking at a comfortable pace, is the best for controlling blood  
pressure.  
4
Button  
Press this button to start measurement.  
Pressing this button while measurement is in progress stops the  
measurement.  
5Display  
The display shows blood pressure and pulse rate values.  
Healthy Walking Tips  
Keep your head upright and  
Keep your gaze on the ground  
relatively far in front of you.  
Display Contents  
pointed straight ahead.  
2 Data communication indicator  
3 Inflation indicator  
Keep your chest out  
and your back straight.  
1 Pulse indicator  
4 Deflation indicator  
Keep your chin in.  
7
Blood pressure  
unit  
5 Low battery  
indicator  
Walk briskly in  
a straight line.  
6 Measured value  
Let your arms swing  
forward and back.  
1Pulse indicator  
Flashes when a pulse is detected.  
Lower your foot to  
the ground heel first.  
Stops flashing and remains on the display as long as the pulse rate is  
displayed after measurement is complete.  
Take long strides.  
2Data communication indicator  
Indicates that data is being sent to the Watch.  
Other things to remember when exercising!  
Keep it brisk, but dont overdo it!  
Dont forget to warm up and cool down.  
Be sure to drink water to replenish lost fluids.  
Try to stick to indoor exercises on very hot or very cold days.  
3Inflation indicator  
Flashes when the cuff is being inflated.  
4Deflation indicator  
Flashes when the cuff is being deflated.  
Important!  
Always consult with your physician before undertaking any physical  
exercise program.  
5Low battery indicator  
Indicates that batteries are low.  
Replace batteries as soon as possible after this indicator appears.  
This indicator also appears if batteries are loaded with the (+) and ()  
ends facing in the wrong directions.  
6Measured value  
Shows systolic and diastolic blood pressure values, and pulse rate (BPM).  
7Blood pressure unit  
The Base Unit can display blood pressure in units of kPa or mmHg. See  
BLOOD PRESSURE UNITSfor more information.  
 
BP-1MY-4  
# Slide the battery compartment cover back into place to close it.  
Sample Displays  
If display contents appear abnormal after you load batteries,  
remove the batteries, wait for about two or three seconds, and then  
reload them.  
kPa  
Diastolic Blood Pressure  
AFFIXING THE CUFF TO YOUR ARM  
Systolic Blood Pressure  
Pulse Rate  
Affix the cuff to your arm so it is in contact with bare skin.  
If you are wearing clothing made of thick material (such as a sweater),  
it is better to remove the thick clothing than to roll up the sleeve.  
! Insert the plug of the cuff into the Base  
mmHg  
Unit.  
Diastolic Blood Pressure  
Make sure you insert the plug as far  
as it will go.  
Plug  
Connector  
Systolic Blood Pressure  
Pulse Rate  
@ Widen the opening of the cuff and then slip it over your left arm.  
Most of the display illustrations in this manual use kPa (the factory  
default unit) as the blood pressure measurement unit.  
The cuff material should form a  
There should be about one  
loop, with the end of the material  
or two centimeters between  
passing through the oblong metal  
the edge of the cuff and  
ring. Pull the end of the material  
your elbow joint.  
BATTERIES  
through the ring so the cuff is  
The cuff should not be  
snug on your arm, double it back  
touching your elbow joint.  
against the ring, and secure it in  
Power Requirements  
The Base Unit is powered by four AA-size batteries.  
Use of batteries recommended by CASIO or their equivalents is  
recommended.  
place with the fastening tape.  
Your hand should be open,  
palm facing upwards.  
Important!  
Replace batteries as soon as possible after the low battery indicator  
(
) appears on the display.  
Position the cuff so the air tube is  
located at the top of your biceps.  
The tube should align  
approximately with your middle  
finger.  
Make sure that the (+) and () ends of the batteries are oriented  
correctly when you load them.  
Never mix new batteries with old ones.  
Never mix batteries of different types.  
Be sure to remove the batteries from the Base Unit if you do not plan  
to use it for a long time.  
If the end of the material is  
accidentally pulled out from  
the metal ring, insert it back  
in, making sure that the  
fastening tape is facing  
outward.  
The original batteries that come with the Base Unit are not  
rechargeable. Never try to charge them.  
The original batteries that come with the Base Unit are loaded at the  
factory before shipment. Because of time spend in transit and storage,  
the original batteries may not provide the service life indicated below.  
Should batteries ever leak, immediately wipe the fluid from inside the  
battery compartment, taking care not to get any on your skin.  
Keep batteries out of the reach of small children. If a battery is  
accidentally swallowed, immediately contact a physician.  
Leaving old batteries in the Base Unit can cause unexpected  
problems.  
Always have the cuff on your left arm whenever taking readings for  
the purpose of setting the Watchs basic data. If you are simply  
taking readings with the Base Unit only, however, you can have the  
cuff on your right arm.  
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the regulations and laws  
in your particular country or area.  
# Pull on the end of the cuff material until the cuff is snug on your arm,  
and use the fastening tape to secure it in place.  
Battery Life  
Tighten the cuff until  
all of the open space  
between your arm and  
the cuff is eliminated.  
Take care that you  
You can expect approximately 300 measurements from a fresh set of  
AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6).  
Loading Batteries  
! Pressing down on the M part of the battery compartment cover, slide  
the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.  
Fastening tape  
do not over tighten  
the cuff.  
Remove the old batteries, if there are any.  
To close  
To open  
Leaving space between the cuff and your arm, can cause over  
inflation, and apply very strong pressure to your arm. It can also  
interfere with proper measurement.  
O P E N  
Press here and slide.  
@ Making sure that their (+) and () ends are oriented correctly, load the  
new batteries into the battery compartment.  
 
BP-1MY-5  
@ Press the  
button to turn on the Base Unit.  
$ With your hand open and the palm facing upwards, place your elbow  
on a table or other surface so the center of the cuff is at about height  
as your heart.  
Release the  
hold the  
Pressing the  
button right away after you depress it. Do not  
button down for more than about a second.  
button again turns off power.  
All segments appear momentarily.  
Center of cuff  
L
Pressure zero-setting in progress.  
Flashes  
If the center of the cuff is too low, try putting a towel or cushion  
under your elbow.  
Make sure that the air tube does not pass under your arm.  
Yes!  
No!  
Measurement will not start if  
you press the  
this indicator is flashing.  
button while  
L
Standby  
# Press the  
button.  
This starts inflation of the cuff and displays the pressure value.  
Measurement starting  
BLOOD PRESSURE UNITS  
The Base Unit can display blood pressure in units of kPa or mmHg. In  
the case of kPa, the Base Unit actually measures using mmHg units and  
then converts the results to kPa.  
The initial factory default blood pressure unit is kPa. The unit also  
returns to kPa whenever you replace Base Unit batteries.  
During measurement, the  
indicator flashes on the display to  
indicator stops  
indicate that the pulse is being detected. The  
flashing and remains on the display as long as the pulse rate is  
displayed after measurement is complete.  
To specify the blood pressure unit  
While the Base Unit is turned off, hold  
down its  
button for about three  
$ After measurement is complete, the displays alternates between the  
seconds, and then release the button.  
The Base Unit will perform its zero reset  
procedure and then display  
the standby screen, with the currently  
selected blood pressure unit  
systolic and diastolic blood pressure values, and the pulse rate.  
Systolic Blood Pressure Diastolic Blood Pressure  
indicated at the top.  
L
L
L
L
mmHg  
kPa  
L
L
Pulse Rate  
kPa  
mmHg  
% Press the  
button to turn off the Base Unit.  
The above procedure toggles the blood pressure unit between kPa  
and mmHg.  
The blood pressure unit you select remains selected even if you turn  
off the Base Unit.  
TAKING A BLOOD PRESSURE READING  
An Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off the Base Unit if  
you leave it on for about three minutes.  
Make sure you are relaxed before starting the measurement procedure.  
Do not move your arm or the rest of your body while a measurement  
is in progress.  
Note  
Avoid taking too many consecutive measurements with the Base Unit.  
Pressure from the Base Unit cuff can cut off circulation in your arm  
and cause incorrect readings. Remove the cuff and wait a while before  
taking another reading.  
Correct readings are impossible when diastolic blood pressure is  
greater than 180mmHg.  
! Put the cuff on your arm and set the  
switch to the estimated  
upper limit of your systolic (high) blood pressure value.  
Re-inflation  
If the Base Unit determines that pressure in insufficient during a  
measurement operation, it automatically re-inflates the cuff. Re-inflation  
may also be performed if you move or talk, or if there is excessive noise  
or another type of disturbance during a measurement procedure.  
Note that positioning the cuff so its air tube underneath your arm  
(especially when your arm is pressing down on the tube) can cause  
noise. This can lead to re-inflate or even make proper measurement  
impossible.  
If you think your systolic blood pressure is around 17.3kPa (130mmHg)  
you should select 20.0kPa (150mmHg) as the setting.  
 
BP-1MY-6  
Stopping a Measurement  
To stop an ongoing measurement operation, press the  
PRECAUTIONS DURING USE  
button. This  
causes the Base Unit to deflate the cuff and then go into standby.  
Do not leave the Base Unit in areas exposed to direct sunlight or near  
a heater.  
Pressing the  
and turn off.  
button also causes the Base Unit to deflate the cuff  
Do not expose the Base Unit to severe vibration or impact.  
To clean the exterior of the Base Unit, wipe it with a dry cloth or with a  
cloth moistened with a weak solution of water and a mild neutral  
detergent. Wring all excess liquid from the cloth before wiping. Never  
use thinner, benzene, or other volatile agents for cleaning. Doing so  
can discolor or damage the case.  
Recording Blood Pressure Readings  
You can make copies of the Blood Pressure Recordat the back of this  
manual and use them to keep track of changes in your blood pressure  
and pulse measurements.  
Do not submerse the cuff in water or launder it.  
Be sure to remove the batteries from the Base Unit if you do not plan  
to use it for a long time.  
ERROR MESSAGES  
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any  
loss, or any claims by third parties that may arise through the  
use of the Base Unit.  
When any of the errors described below occurs, the Base Unit deflates the  
cuff and then waits for further button operation or data communication with  
the Watch.  
Message  
Err 01  
Cause  
The Base Unit cannot  
detect a suitable pulse.  
Action  
Do not move or speak  
while measurement is in  
progress.  
Make sure the air tube is  
not under your arm.  
Err 02  
Err 03  
setting is too low.  
Noise due to body  
movement.  
The cuff is not connected  
to the Base Unit properly,  
or a hole in the cuff.  
Check the air tube connec-  
tion to the Base Unit.  
Tighten the cuff so there is  
no space between your  
arm and the cuff.  
The cuff is too loose on the  
arm.  
If there is air leaking from  
the cuff because it is old or  
it has a hole in it, replace  
the cuff with a new one.  
value is too low.  
Noise due to body  
movement.  
Do not move or speak  
while measurement is in  
progress.  
Err 04  
The cuff is too loose on the  
arm.  
Make sure the air tube is  
not under your arm.  
Tighten the cuff so there is  
no space between your  
arm and the cuff.  
Increase in cuff pressure  
due to body movement.  
Err 44.0  
(kPa)  
Take care so no pressure  
is applied to the cuff while  
measurement is in  
progress.  
Err 330  
(mmHg)  
The appearance of the low battery indicator shown below causes the  
Base Unit to cancel any ongoing measurement or communication  
operation and wait for further button operation.  
Indicator  
Cause  
Action  
Battery power is low.  
Replace the Base Unit  
batteries.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Check the points noted below whenever you experience operational  
problems with the Base Unit.  
Problem  
What to Check and What to Do  
Is battery power low?  
Replace the batteries with a full set of  
new ones.  
Nothing happens when  
you press the  
button.  
Are batteries loaded correctly?  
Check to make sure that batteries are  
loaded correctly.  
Is the cuffs plug connected correctly to the  
Base Unit?  
Inflation is performed, but  
the cuff does not inflate.  
Check the plug for proper connection.  
Is there a hole in the cuff?  
Contact the store or dealer where you  
purchased the Base Unit about replacing  
the cuff.  
If the actions recommended above do not correct your problem, the  
Base Unit itself may be malfunctioning. In this case, contact the store or  
dealer where you purchased the Base Unit.  
 
BP-1MY-7  
Make extra copies for future use.  
Blood Pressure Record  
Date  
Time  
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Name:  
Date:  
250  
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210  
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190  
180  
170  
160  
150  
140  
130  
120  
110  
100  
90  
Notes:  
80  
70  
60  
50  
40  
Example  
Pulse  
Notes  
Systolic  
Values  
Diastolic  
Values  
Blood Pressure Record  
Name:  
Date  
Time  
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2
3
4
5
6
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9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31  
Date:  
33.0  
32.0  
31.0  
30.0  
29.0  
28.0  
27.0  
26.0  
25.0  
24.0  
23.0  
22.0  
21.0  
20.0  
19.0  
18.0  
17.0  
16.0  
15.0  
14.0  
13.0  
12.0  
11.0  
10.0  
9.0  
Notes:  
Example  
8.0  
7.0  
6.0  
Systolic  
Values  
Pulse  
Notes  
Diastolic  
Values  
 

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