F
1. Failure and error messages
Failure en-
Possible cause
countered
Display Err
Excessive cuff pressure. Cuff
- 300
inflated to maximum due to
movement of the arm or body.
The hose may be kinked or
the air connector blocked.
Display
Measurement error. Measure-
Err - 1
ment could not be carried
out due to movement of the
arm or body.
Display
Inflation error, pressure built
Err - 2
up too quickly or too slowly.
Fault was recognised. Cuff is
not correctly fitted.
Display
Deflation rate too high or
Err - 3
too low.
Display
Microphone error
Err - 4
Display 0
Start/Stop button accidentally
0
pressed while battery was
being changed.
Irregular heartbeat, disrup-
tive movements, shaking,
wobbling (objects), breathing
in deeply, etc.
EN-80
Technical information
Corrective action
- Repeat measurement
- Do not move arm
- Do not talk
- Check that hose with air connector is clear
(unobstructed)
- Repeat measurement
- Do not move arm
- Do not talk
Check that air connector is correctly fitted,
repeat measurement.
- Repeat measurement
- Do not move arm
- Do not talk
Keep still during measurement. Call the
Service Hotline if this fault occurs repeatedly.
- Insert connector fully into the unit
- Check for correct fitting of the cuff and the
microphone
- If necessary remove any clothing between
the cuff and the upper arm
- Repeat the measurement
- Rest lower arm flat with palm of hand
facing upwards
If the problem persists, call our Service
Hotline.
Switch unit off and then on again with Start/
Stop button; if necessary, activate time signal
reception of radio clock again. See Page
EN-57.
Repeat measurement after 3-5 minutes rest.
Possible factors (depending on the severity of
the arrhythmia) affecting the measurement
results must be discussed with your doctor.
Technical information
Failure encoun-
Possible cause
tered
Measured values
Too little rest before the measure-
/ pulse values are
ment. Movement or talking during
extremely high
measurement.
or low
Has the proper cuff been select-
ed? Cuffs that are too small result
in excessive blood pressure values.
Incorrect measurement position.
Consecutive mea-
Blood pressure is not a fixed
surements produce
quantity. It may vary in the
different measured
upward or downward direction
values (readings).
within a few minutes by more
than 20 mmHg.
Measurement was
Unit detects a fault or that diasto-
interrupted and
lic value is too low.
cuff first deflated
Movement during measurement
and then inflated
No display after
Batteries inserted incorrectly.
unit is switched on
Batteries flat.
Battery contacts dirty.
Dashes in display
No measured values stored.
after Memory
button is pressed
Measurement
Batteries flat
interrupted
F
Corrective action
Repeat measurement after
a break of approx. 3-5 mins.
Observe instructions for use
Page EN-55.
Measure your arm circumfer-
ence in the middle of the upper
arm and compare this with the
details given on the cuff.
Repeat measurement, ensuring
correct body posture. (Page
EN-55)
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Unit shows no fault. Repeat
measurement.
If necessary, interrupt measure-
ment, measure again after a
break of 5 minutes.
Check position of batteries.
Change batteries.
Clean battery contacts.
No display when no measured
values are stored.
Change batteries.
EN-81