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Omron HCG-801 Instruction Manual

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Portable, cordless, single-channel ECG Monitor
Model HCG-801

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Thank you for purchasing the OMRON Portable ECG Monitor.
Before using this unit for the first time, please be sure to read this
instruction manual carefully and use the unit properly.
Please keep this instruction manual on hand for future reference.
OMRON assumes no responsibility for personal injury or damage
sustained by or through use of this product.

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Portable, cordless, single-channel ECG Monitor Model HCG-801 • Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the OMRON Portable ECG Monitor. Before using this unit for the first time, please be sure to read this instruction manual carefully and use the unit properly.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Using the Unit Introduction ......................3 Intended Use......................3 Notes on Safety ......................4 1. Know Your Unit ....................6 Operating Instructions 2. Inserting and Replacing Batteries..............10 3. Setting the Date and Time ................13 4. Using SD Memory Card ................. 15 Inserting and Ejecting SD Memory Card..................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Your OMRON HCG-801 is an easy-to-use electrocardiograph unit that can record and store electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements of your heart rhythm. Each ECG reading records about 30-second measurement and these ECG readings can help your doctor monitor your condition. It also includes guidance screens to help you obtain good results when taking measurements.

  • Page 4: Notes On Safety

    Notes on Safety This unit is designed for monitoring the ECG waveform. Never use the unit to monitor vital signs and acute events. - Self-diagnosis and treatment is dangerous. The measurement results are for monitoring purposes only, and should never be used as a basis for starting or modifying treatment without independent confirmation by medical examination.
  • Page 5 • Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the unit. • Do not insert batteries with their polarities reversed. • The chest electrode will be impeded by excessive body hair, regularly remove hair at the electrode contact point. Omron does not recommend the use of contact gel. General •...

  • Page 6: Know Your Unit

    1. Know Your Unit Main Unit (Power/Cancel) button G. OK button Turns the power on/off and cancels measurement. Selects the highlighted menu option or ECG data. B. Chest electrode Clears error messages. Place this against your chest when taking a H.
  • Page 7 1. Know Your Unit Replacements Parts L. SD memory card M. Storage pouch...

  • Page 8: Menu Screen

    1. Know Your Unit Display The screen is used to display the guidance screens and results of ECG readings, adjust settings, and manage ECG data stored on the SD memory card or in unit memory. Menus Menu screen Settings (SET menu) screen The main menu screen is The setting menu screen is displayed displayed when you press the...
  • Page 9 1. Know Your Unit ECG Graph This screen is displayed when you use the GRAPH menu to select ECG data stored on the unit. S. Calibration guide V. SD memory card indicator Serves as a guide when your doctor Displayed when the SD memory card is in analyses the stored ECG data.

  • Page 10: Inserting And Replacing Batteries

    2. Inserting and Replacing Batteries Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and lift the end of the cover upwards. Note: Do not pull too hard on the cover. Insert two LR03 (AAA) batteries as indicated. Always use LR03 (AAA) batteries. Note: Make sure that the polarity of the batteries is correct.

  • Page 11: Battery Life

    2. Inserting and Replacing Batteries Battery life and replacement When the “Please insert new batteries.” message appears, replace both batteries with new ones. • Always turn the unit off before replacing the batteries. • Dispose of the used batteries according to applicable local regulations. Battery life •...
  • Page 12 2. Inserting and Replacing Batteries • Remove the batteries from this unit when you are not going to use it for a long period of time (approximately three months or more). • Do not use batteries of a different type together. •...

  • Page 13: Setting The Date And Time

    3. Setting the Date and Time Always set the date and time before using the unit for the first time. Check the date and time are correct before using the unit, reset them if necessary. The date and time are important indicators of when a measurement was taken. Note: The date and time format can be changed to different territorial standards.
  • Page 14 3. Setting the Date and Time Press the OK button to confirm the day setting. The day setting is set and the month setting is highlighted. The display cycles through the settings, day -> month -> year -> hour -> minute, with each press of the OK button.

  • Page 15: Using Sd Memory Card

    ECG data. Notes: • If you need to purchase a new SD memory card, consult your Omron Customer Service Department (Tel. 0870-7502771). • Do not store data other than ECG data from the unit on the card.
  • Page 16 4. Using SD Memory Card Open the SD memory card slot cover and insert the SD memory card into the slot. Notes: • Check that the card is correctly aligned and insert it into the slot as shown. Back to front Upside down Back to front and upside down...
  • Page 17 4. Using SD Memory Card Close the SD memory card slot cover.
  • Page 18 4. Using SD Memory Card To eject the SD memory card Check that the device is turned off. Caution! Only eject an SD memory card when the unit is turned off. Open the SD memory card slot cover and press the memory card.

  • Page 19: Formatting An Sd Memory Card

    4. Using SD Memory Card 4.2 Formatting an SD Memory Card You will need to format the SD memory card before you use it for the first time, and in the following circumstances. • If you use an SD memory card that has been used by other devices. •...
  • Page 20 4. Using SD Memory Card Press the OK button. The message “All data in SD will be deleted. Format SD?” is displayed. Press the button to select YES, then press the OK button. If you press the OK button while NO is selected, the SD memory card will not be formatted.

  • Page 21: Important Notes On Taking A Measurement

    5. Important Notes on Taking a Measurement In order to obtain a good ECG reading, it is important that measurements are taken correctly. Before taking a measurement for the first time, read these instructions carefully and make sure you observe the following points each time you take a measurement.

  • Page 22: Taking A Measurement

    6. Taking a Measurement Press the button to turn the unit on. The unit displays a reminder that self-measurement is not the same as medical diagnosis and then the guidance screens are displayed. (The guidance screens are displayed twice.) Note: You can press the START button to begin a measurement even while the guidance screens are being displayed.
  • Page 23 6. Taking a Measurement Place the chest electrode on bare skin about 5 cm below your left nipple. Notes: • Make sure that you are relaxed and that your chest is free of tension. • Press the chest electrode close against your bare chest. Do not place the electrode on clothing as this will result in an inaccurate measurement.
  • Page 24 6. Taking a Measurement While maintaining the same posture, press the START button. Measurement ends Measurement starts During measurement The unit beeps every second. About 30 seconds The measurement ends automatically, indicated by 4 rapid beeps. The measurement takes about 30 seconds to complete. The unit beeps every second during measurement.
  • Page 25 6. Taking a Measurement A measurement result message is displayed when the measurement has been completed. (Refer to p. 27 for details.) If you press the OK button while the result message is displayed, the list of ECG data stored on the SD memory card or unit is displayed.
  • Page 26 6. Taking a Measurement Common Causes of Inaccurate Measurement Results The following situations can result in inaccurate measurement results or errors. • The index finger is not placed • The unit is held incorrectly. closely on the electrode. • The unit is being held in the left hand. •...
  • Page 27 6. Taking a Measurement Measurement Result There are 13 messages regarding the measurement result. A letter of the alphabet indicates each of the 13 possible messages. This letter is displayed together with the time and date of the measurement when the GRAPH menu is displayed.

  • Page 28: Displaying Ecg Data

    7. Displaying ECG Data The GRAPH menu is used to display the list of ECG data stored on the SD memory card or in unit memory. Press the MENU button while the unit is turned on, the GRAPH menu is highlighted.
  • Page 29 7. Displaying ECG Data Press the button to move down the list, and the button to move up. The most recent measurement result is displayed at the top of the list and is automatically highlighted, with any previous measurement results listed below it in chronological order.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Settings

    8. Adjusting the Settings You can use the SET menu to adjust various settings. You can press the START button to begin measurement even while the SET menu is displayed. 8.1 Basic Operation The following procedure describes how to select and adjust a setting. Refer to the following pages for details of the options available for each setting.
  • Page 31 8. Adjusting the Settings Press the button to select the desired setting, then press the OK button to see the options for that setting. Adjust the settings then press the OK button to confirm the changes. The SET menu can be used to adjust the following settings or manage ECG data stored on the SD memory card or unit: Date and Time, Volume, Brightness, Contrast, Language, Date Format, Message, Overwrite, Erase all data, Data copy to SD, Formatting SD.

  • Page 32: Date And Time

    8. Adjusting the Settings 8.2 Date and Time Select this item if you need to reset the date and time for some reason. For details on setting the date and time, refer to p. 13. Note: You will be prompted to set the date and time when you first insert the batteries.

  • Page 33: Brightness

    8. Adjusting the Settings 8.4 Brightness The current brightness level is displayed mark indicates the at the bottom of the screen. brightness level. * The default setting is the maximum brightness level. Press the button or button, to adjust the brightness. The brightness can be set to one of nine levels.

  • Page 34: Contrast

    8. Adjusting the Settings 8.5 Contrast The current contrast level is displayed mark indicates the at the bottom of the screen. contrast level. * The default setting is medium contrast level. Press the button or button to adjust the contrast. The contrast can be set to one of nine levels.

  • Page 35: Language

    8. Adjusting the Settings 8.6 Language This setting specifies the language to be used for the screen display. The currently selected language is * The default language is English. displayed at the bottom of the screen. Press the button or button to select the desired language, then press the OK button to confirm your selection.

  • Page 36: Date Format

    8. Adjusting the Settings 8.7 Date Format You can select one of four formats, DD/MM/YY HH:MM (24 hour clock), DD/MM/YY HH:MM (AM/PM), MM-DD-YY HH:MM (AM/PM), or YY/MM/DD HH/MM (AM/PM). The date is displayed at the bottom of the * The default date format is screen using the currently selected format.

  • Page 37: Messages

    8. Adjusting the Settings 8.8 Messages This setting specifies whether to display or hide the message that appears after a measurement has been completed. The current setting is displayed at the * The default setting is Display. bottom of the screen. Press the button or button to highlight the Display or Hide, then press...

  • Page 38: Overwrite

    8. Adjusting the Settings 8.9 Overwrite The unit will overwrite the oldest stored reading when the SD memory card or unit memory is full. A message will warn that this will happen, you can choose to hide or display this message. (The default setting is to hide the message.) The current setting is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 39: Managing Ecg Data

    9. Managing ECG Data 9.1 Erasing ECG Data Erasing All ECG Data You can use the SET menu to erase all the ECG data stored on the SD memory card or in unit memory. Note: If an SD memory card is inserted in the unit, all data on the card will be erased.
  • Page 40 9. Managing ECG Data Press the button and select YES, then press the OK button. The number of sets of data to be deleted is displayed. Press the button and select YES, then press the OK button. All the ECG data is erased and the screen from step 1 appears. Note: If you press the OK button after selecting NO, the screen from step 1 appears.
  • Page 41 9. Managing ECG Data Press the OK button. The confirmation message “Erase selected data?” is displayed. Press the button and select YES, then press the OK button. * By default, NO is The ECG data is erased and the screen from step 1 highlighted.

  • Page 42: Copying Data To An Sd Memory Card

    9. Managing ECG Data 9.2 Copying Data to an SD Memory Card You can copy ECG data from the unit’s internal memory to an SD memory card. This allows you to copy data to the SD memory card if measurements have been taken while the SD memory card was not inserted.
  • Page 43 9. Managing ECG Data Press the OK button. The ECG data is copied to the SD memory card. Caution! Never remove the SD memory card while data is being copied to it. If the SD memory card is removed while data is being copied, the data may be lost or damaged.

  • Page 44: Copying Data From The Sd Memory Card To A Pc

    9. Managing ECG Data 9.3 Copying data from the SD memory card to a PC Copying data from the SD memory card to a PC Please follow these instructions to copy data from the SD memory card to a PC. Make sure the PC is equipped with an SD memory card port or connect a commercially available SD memory card reader/writer to your PC.
  • Page 45 “4.1 Inserting and Ejecting SD Memory Card” on p. 15. Do not store more than 300 measurement files in this folder on the SD memory card. When more than 300 files are copied in this folder, the HCG-801 will display an error message when activated.

  • Page 46: Care And Maintenance

    10. Care and Maintenance 10.1 Lists and Explanations of Messages This section includes a list of all messages that may appear on the display. Refer to these if you are not sure what a displayed message means. Notice Messages Message Description Action No action required.

  • Page 47: Warning Messages

    10. Care and Maintenance Warning Messages Message Cause Remedy Wait until the message disappears. Formatting SD memory. The SD memory card is being Do not remove the SD memory formatted. DO NOT REMOVE SD card until formatting has been completed. Wait until the message disappears.

  • Page 48: Error Messages

    An error occurred while Device memory error If the error still occurs, consult trying to erase ECG data Cannot erase data. your OMRON service stored in unit memory. representative. An error occurred while Device memory error trying to save ECG data to Cannot write data.
  • Page 49 Please delete data. unnecessary data. Turn the unit off, then on again. The unit may have been If this error still occurs, consult Device error. damaged or is otherwise your Omron Customer Service unable to operate normally. Department (Tel. 0870- 7502771).

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Turn off the unit and try again. If the data and time or other settings Other problems have been reset to their default values, set them again. If the problem still occurs, consult your Omron Customer Service Department (Tel. 0870-7502771)

  • Page 51: Maintenance And Storage

    11. Maintenance and Storage 11. Maintenance and Storage • Clean the unit with a cloth lightly dampened with water, disinfectant alcohol or detergent, then wipe it dry with a dry cloth. Do not wipe the SD memory card slot cover. •...

  • Page 52: Technical Data

    Note: Specifications may be changed without prior notice. • This device supports SDA standard SD memory cards. • OMRON Healthcare Inc. is a member of the SD Card Association. • Uses bitmap font from Ricoh Co., Ltd. • The SD logo is a registered trademark.

  • Page 53: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    This medical device manufactured by OMRON HEALTHCARE conforms to this EN60601-1-2:2007 standard for both immunity and emissions. Nevertheless, special precautions need to be observed: •...

  • Page 54: General Information About The Heart And Ecg Measurements

    13. General Information About the Heart and ECG Measurements The heart is a muscular pump controlled by electrical impulses generated by the body. It is divided into two by the septa and each side has two chambers – an atrium and a ventricle – linked by a one-way valve. The left atrium and ventricle control oxygenated blood, and the right atrium and ventricle de-oxygenated (“used”) blood.
  • Page 55 13. General Information About the Heart and ECG Measurements About the ECG Waveform The ECG waveform shows the rhythm of your heartbeat during the 30-second measurement and displays the electrical activity causing the heart to beat. The waveform for each heartbeat shows the progress of the electrical impulse across and through the heart.
  • Page 56 Manufacturer OMRON HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd. 53, Kunotsubo, Terado-cho, Muko, Kyoto, 617-0002 JAPAN EU-representative OMRON HEALTHCARE EUROPE B.V. Scorpius 33, 2132 LR Hoofddorp THE NETHERLANDS www.omron-healthcare.com OMRON HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd. Production facility Mie, JAPAN OMRON HEALTHCARE UK LTD. Opal Drive, Fox Milne, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DG, U.K.

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