BIOS BD201 - Understanding Blood Pressure Assessment Indicator; Troubleshooting Error Messages and Malfunctions; Error Codes and Remedies

3.9BloodPressureAssesmentIndicator
The bars on the left hand side of the display show you
the range within which the indicated blood pressure
values lies. Depending on the height of the bar, the
readout value is either within the normal (green),
borderline (yellow/orange) or danger (red) range.
The classification is based on standards adopted from
WHO (World Health Organization); which is recognized
by Hypertension Canada.
The indicator bar rises according to your measurement.
• Ifyourmeasurementhasonlyoneortwobars,
your measurement is in the green zone, or
“Normal” according to the WHO classification.
• Ifyourmeasurementhasthreebars,itisinthe
yellow zone, or high normal according to the WHO
classification.
• Ifyourmeasurementhasfourbars,itisinthe
orange “Stage 1 Hypertension” zone.
• Ifyourmeasurementhasvebars,itisinthered
“Stage 2 Hypertension” zone.
• Ifyourmeasurementhassixbars,itisinthered
“Stage 3 Hypertension” zone.
4. Error Messages / Malfunctions
If an error occurs during a measurement the LCD displays the corresponding error code.
Error Possible Cause Remedy
E-1
Weak signal or a sudden change in pressure Ensure that the cuff is worn correctly and mea-
sure again. Avoid movement or talking when
the cuff is being inflated.
E-2
External disturbance (eg. if there is a cell phone
near by)
Electromagnetic interferance can cause odd
behaviour in the monitor. Move away from the
source.
E-3
Appears when there is an error during the
inflation process
Make sure the cuff is wraped around the arm
properly and that the air plug is properly con-
nected to the unit.
E-5
Abnormal Blood Pressure Rest for 5 minutes and try measurement again
Low battery Replace batteries.
If problems occur when using the device the following points should be checked, and if necessary, the
corresponding measures should be taken.
SYS
WHO World Health Organization 2003
180
160-180
110
100-110
90-100
85-90
80-85
80
140-160
130-140
120-130
120
(mmHg)
DIA
Red
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Green