Braun VitalScan 1 Manual page 8

What to do if ...
Error Description
Batteries are low
Batteries are dead
«ERR 1» Signal too weak
«ERR 2» Error signal
«ERR 3» No pressure in the cuff
«ERR 5» Abnormal result
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Potential cause and remedy
Insert new batteries
Insert new batteries
The pulse signals on the cuff are too weak.
Re-position the cuff and repeat the
measurement.*
During the measurement, error signals were
detected by the cuff, caused for instance by
movement or muscle tension. Repeat the
measurement, keeping the arm still.
An adequate pressure cannot be generated
in the cuff. A leak may have occurred. Check
that the cuff is correctly connected and is
not too loose. Replace the batterries
if necessary. Repeat the measurement.
The measuring signals are inaccurate and
no result can therefore be displayed. Read
through the checklist for performing
reliable measurements and then repeat the
measurement.*
Error Description
«Hi» Pulse or cuff pressure
too high
«LO» Pulse too low
Blood pressure is a
fluctuating value.
For healthy adults, deviations
of 10 to 20 mmHg are
possible.
Cuff is not
properly fitted.
Readings from repeated
measurements differ
considerably.
Readings were not
consistently taken at heart
level.
Talking, coughing, laughing,
moving etc. when measuring
will influence the reading.
* If this or any other problem occurs repeatedly, please consult your doctor.
Potential cause and remedy
The pressure in the cuff is too high (over
300 mmHg) OR the pulse is too high
(over 200 beats per minute). Relax for 5
minutes and repeat the measurement*.
The pulse is too low (less than 40 beats
per minute). Repeat the measurement*.
none
Ensure that the monitor is
fitted as follows:
- on the palm side of your wrist
- approx. 2 cm away from
palm line
For each measurement, hold the
monitor at heart level.
While measuring, relax, keep still, do not
move or speak.
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