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  • Page 1 Accu rate home b blood pressur surements with the WatchB P Home T. Instruc ction Manual...
  • Page 2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 3 Microlife WatchBP Home T is the world’s first digital blood pressure measurement device that strictly follows European Society of Hypertension (ESH) and American Heart Association (AHA) recommendations for home blood pressure measurement. Using the 1, 2 WatchBP Home T device helps you collect accurate home blood pressure measurements your doctor can trust. This WatchBP Home T...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Atrial fibrillation detection instructions ......20 Table of Contents Information for the doctor ..........20 Before using WatchBP Home T for the first time Viewing, deleting, and transferring measurements Product description ............5–6 Viewing measurements .......... 21–22 Activating the device ............7 Deleting measurements ..........

  • Page 5: Before Using Watchbp Home T For The First Time Product Description

    Bluetooth symbol USUAL DIAG. NOCTURNAL mmHg Cuff Socket mmHg /min Display ON/OFF Button Battery Compartment Serial Port Mode Switch Power Socket M Button (Memory)
  • Page 6 Mode Indication Morning Data Doctor Symbo Evening Data Atrial F Fibrillation Detectio Date/Time Outside e Measurement Tim Systolic Value Rela Diastolic Value Battery Displa Delete Memory Da Pulse Indicator Stored Valu Pulse Rate Number of Sto ored Data...

  • Page 7: Activating The Device

    Before u sing WatchB BP Home T f for the first time Press M Butto ton to make selection Activating t the Device Press ON/O OFF Button to confirm Pull out the prot tective strip from the battery compartment. Set the month –...

  • Page 8: Selecting The Correct Cuff

    , p lease consult your do octor. please use only M Microlife cuffs! M (Med dium size) 22 - 32 cm (8.7 - 12.6 inche M is the correct size for most pe...

  • Page 9: Diag." Mode

    Taking m measuremen nts using Wa atchBP Hom me T «DIAG.» Mode Prior to each me easurement, use the Mode Switch on the right side of the e device to select the p proper measurement The «DIAG.» mod e should be selected as requested mode.
  • Page 10 No measuremen nts on non-work da Two sets of measu urements per day In «DIAG.» mode , blood pressure mea surements are ESH guidelines reco ommend one double e measurement taken on 7 conse ecutive working da ays (or normal taken in the mornin ng between 06:00 - 09 9:00 and one in...
  • Page 11 Taking measu rements using Watc chBP Home T (cont. Extended mea asurement period Evaluation WatchBP Home e T has an extended measurement period After measurem ments have been carr ried out for a total and allows mor ning measurements b between 04:00 - 12:00 of 7 working da ays, take the device to...
  • Page 12 «USUAL» Mod 250 measuremen ts safely stored The «USUAL» mo ode is selected for re egular blood The WatchBP Home e T device can store up p to 250 pressure measure ement with Afib dete ection. In «USUAL» measurement read ings in «USUAL»...

  • Page 13: Eight Steps For Measure Blood Pressure Properly Blood Pressure Measurement Procedures

    Eight ste eps for meas sure blood p pressure pro operly Step 1 Step 2 Avoid taking m measurements directly y after eating, Prepare a chair an nd table for the mea surement. The drinking or smo oking. Allow at least one hour between chair should have e a vertical back-rest...
  • Page 14 Step 4 Step 3 Sit down and relax x for at least five minu u tes prior to the Remove all clothi ing covering or constr ricting the arm to measurement. be measured. Ap ply the cuff. Make sur re the lower edge of the cuff is exac ctly 2–3cm from the in nner fold of your...
  • Page 15 Eight steps for r measure blood pre essure properly (co nt.) Step 5 Step 6 (in «DIA AG.» mode) Sit upright and lean comfortably ag ainst the chair’s One measuremen nt cycle includes two measurements. backrest. Press the start button. The e device will Once the first mea asurement is comple...
  • Page 16 Step 8 (in «DIA AG.» mode) Step 7 (in «D IAG.» mode) When seven days o of measurements hav ve been collected, Once the two rea adings are complete, , measurement the Doctor Symbol will flash on the disp lay. Do not forget data is automatic cally stored for future reference by your...

  • Page 17: Special Function

    Special F Function Atrial fibrill lation detection This device is de esigned to screen for atrial fibrillation during blood pr ressure measuremen If atrial fibrilla tion is detected durin ng blood pressure meas urement, the Afib ico displayed. Atrial fibrillation, a a major cause of stroke c can be detected by this device.

  • Page 18: About Atrial Fibrillation

    stroke in patie nts with atrial fibrilla ation. About Atrial Fibrillation Atrial fibrillation is a common heart r rhythm problem and a common c cause of major stroke es. It affects more A doctor can co onfirm the presence of atrial than 2 million pe eople in North Ameri ica.

  • Page 19: Atrial Fibrillation Detector

    not detect atrial fibrillation even when it is there. On Atrial Fibrillation Detector a repeat reading the device should detect atrial The Watch BP home T can screen for atrial fibrillation. fibrillation during blood pressure measurement. The device may not detect atrial fibrillation in people The device displays the Afib icon if atrial with pacemakers or defibrillators.

  • Page 20: Atrial Fibrillation Detection Instructions

    Atrial fibrilla ation detection i instructions Information for the doctor • Use this device e regularly to keep tr rack of the This device is de signed to detect atri al fibrillation for recurrence of at rial fibrillation. patients previous sly diagnosed with a atrial fibrillation.

  • Page 21: Viewing, Deleting, And Transferring Measurements

    Viewing, , deleting an nd transferr ring measur rements Viewing me easurements In «DIAG.» Mode Use the Mode e switch to first select the type of When the M But tton is pressed, it brie efly displays the measuremen nts you wish to view. total number of f measurements store ed, e.g.
  • Page 22 Press the M Bu tton again to display t the average of all In «USUAL» Mode morning data. Press the M Button o once again to show When the M Butt on is pressed, the num mber of readings the average of all evening data.

  • Page 23: Deleting Measurements

    Viewing, delet ting and transfering measurements (con nt.) Only delete the e stored measurements when you are sure Deleting me easurements that you no long nger need the data. Data from «DIA AG.» and «USUAL» can n be deleted independent of f each other.
  • Page 24 1)Use the Mode s switch to select the m mode of )Release the M Butto n and press it once m ore while the measurements s you want to delete. Delete symbol flashe es. The deleting is con nfirmed by the beep sound.

  • Page 25: Installation Of The Software Program

    Installation of the software program The latest WatchBP Analyzer Home Software is System Requirements for Software: 1GHz CPU. 512MB Memory, available from the Microlife website. 4.5GB free hard disk space, Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 / 8 / 10 https://www.microlife.com/support/ softwareprofessional-products...
  • Page 26 Transferring data to the com mputer Start the softwa are program and conn nect the device to the computer u using the cable suppli The date and t ime on the device a utomatically synchronize wi ith the date and time on the PC when successfully co nnected with WatchB...

  • Page 27: Bluetooth Connectivity

    5 sec conds, the unique Bluetooth c onnectivity 6-digit device ID of th e unit is displayed. Ope en the «Microlife WatchBP Home» app on your smartphone. Go o to «Dashboard». The measuremen nt data in «DIAG.» and «USUAL»...
  • Page 28 After the finish of a blood pressure me easurement, the Bluetooth also turn ns on and displays th he 6-digit device If the Bluetooth co onnection keeps failing, p please reset the Bluetooth Bonding g by pressing and holding ng the Start/Stop ID awaiting the co nnection.

  • Page 29: Batteries And Power Adaptor

    Batteries s and power r adaptor Battery indi icator Replacing low w batteries When the batterie es need to be replac ed, the When the batte ries have ¼ power su upply left, the Battery Symbol will flash each time t the device is Battery Symbol w ill flash each time the...
  • Page 30 Using a powe er adaptor The WatchBP Hom me T device can also b be operated using a Microlife power adaptor (DC 6V V, 600mA). Only use Microlif ife branded power adap ptors. Plug the adapto or cable into the Pow...

  • Page 31: Safety, Care, Accuracy Test And Disposal

    Safety, care, accuracy test and disposal “Read the instruction manual carefully before using this Observe the storage and operating conditions described device, especially the safety instructions, and keep the in the “Technical specifications” section of this manual. instruction manual for future use.” Safety and protection Protect the device from water and moisture This device may be used only for the purpose described in...
  • Page 32 2 years or a after mechanical disposed of in acco ordance with the loca ally applicable impact (e.g. bein g dropped). Please co ontact Microlife to regulations, and n not as domestic waste arrange for an acc curacy test.

  • Page 33: Error Messages

    Re-position the cuff and repeat the measurement. «Er 2» Error signal During the measurement, • Please consult microlife, if error signals were detected this or any other problem by the cuff, caused for occurs repeatedly. instance by movement or •...
  • Page 34 «HI» Pulse o r cuff The pressure e in the cuff «Er 3» No pr ressure An adequa ate pressure pressur re too is too high (o over 300 in the e cuff cannot be generated in high mmHg) OR t the pulse is the cuff.

  • Page 35: Important Facts

    Importan nt facts abo ut blood pre essure and h home meas surements diastolic (lowe r) value, are always measured. • The pulse rate i s the number of time s the heart beats in a minute. • Permanent hig gh blood pressure ca n damage your health and the...
  • Page 36 Evaluating bloo od pressure data Category Systolic Diastolic The table on the r right classifies blood p pressure data for Optimal < 120 < 80 adults in accorda nce to the guidelines s of the European Normal 120 - 12 80 - 84 Society of Hypert tension (ESH).

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    Pulse accuracy: ± 5 % of the readout value applied part • Voltage source: • 4 x 1.5 V Batteries; size AA Mains adapter DC 6V, 600 mA (optional) • Battery life: Approximately 250 measurements Microlife reserves the right to alter technical specifications without prior written notice.
  • Page 38 Guarante e card Name: This device is co overed by a five-year guarantee from Address: the date of pur chase. This guarantee e is valid only on presentation o of the guarantee card d completed by the owner conf firming date of purcha ase or purchase Date: receipt.
  • Page 39 Distributed by: Microlife USA, Inc. 1617 Gulf To Bay Blvd., 2nd Floor Clearwater, FL 33755, USA Tel +1 727 442 5353 Fax +1 727 442 5377 Email:msa@microlifeusa .com www.watchbp.com Made in China...

  • Page 40: Appendix

    Appendix Manufacturer’s De eclaration of the Produ uct (Altogether 10 pag ges) Guidance and ma anufacturer´s declarati on – electromagnetic emission –for all EQU UIPMENT AND SYSTEMS Guidance and manufacturer r´s declaration – el ectromagnetic em mission 2 The model W WatchBP Home T (BP 3MX1-3T) is intended d for use in the electrom...
  • Page 41 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity –for all EQUIPMENT and SYSTEMS Guidance and manufacturer´s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The Model WatchBP Home T(BP3MX1-3T) are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Model WatchBP Home T(BP3MX1-3T) should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 42 Voltage dips, sh hort 0 % UT (100 % dip 0 % UT (1 00 % dip Mains p ower quality should d be that of a interruptions an in UT )for 0.5 cycle at in UT )for 0.5 cycle typical c commercial or hosp pital...
  • Page 43 Guidance and MANUFACTURER’S declaration – electromagnetic IMMUNITY – for ME EQUIPMENT and ME SYSTEMS that are not LIFE-SUPPORTING Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The WatchBP Home T(BP3MX1-3T) is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the WatchBP Home T(BP3MX1-3T) should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 44 Conducted RF 3 Vrms 3 Vrms Portable and mobile R RF communications eq quipment should be used no closer to any y part of the Models W WatchBP Home IEC 61000-4-6 150 kHz to 80 150 kHz to T(BP3MX1-3T), includ ding cables, than the r recommended 80 MHz...
  • Page 45 NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies. NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people The ISM (industrial, scientific and medical) bands between 0,15 MHz and 80 MHz are 6,765 MHz to 6,795 MHz;...
  • Page 46 Recommended sepa aration distances betwee n portable and mobile RF F communications equipm ment and the EQUIPMEN NT or SYSTEM Recommendeds separationdistancesbe etweenportableandmo bileRFcommunication sequipmentandthemo odel WatchBP Home T (BP3MX X1-3T) The Model Wat tchBP Home T (BP3 3MX1-3T) is intende ed for use in an elec ctromagnetic enviro onment...
  • Page 47 For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation distance d in metres (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.
  • Page 48 Recommende ed separation dist tances between R RF wireless comm munications equip ment The device is in ntended for use in an n electromagnetic en vironment in which r radiated RF disturban nces are controlled. The customer or the use er of the device can h help prevent electrom magnetic interferenc...
  • Page 49 1720 Field strengths from fixed RF transmitter, as determined by an electromagnetic site survey, 1845 should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range. Interference may occur 1970 in the vicinity of equipment marked with the 2450 following symbol: 5240 5500 5785...

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