BP-1MY-1
BP-1MY
GETTING ACQUAINTED
KEEPING ATTUNED TO YOUR BLOOD
PRESSURE LEVELS
Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. Be sure you read this
User’s Guide before trying to operate it. To ensure your personal safety,
make you pay particular attention to the section titled “SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS”.
Your blood pressure is like a constant message from your body.
Monitoring your blood pressure provides you with vital feedback about
your current physical condition. High blood pressure, for example, often
shows no symptoms of its own, and so except for an abnormally high
measurement reading. Left undetected and untreated, high blood
pressure can often lead to more serious, life-threatening illness.
All of this means that daily blood pressure readings for the purpose of
detecting early warning signs from our bodies are an essential part of
any comprehensive personal health management program.
The CASIO Blood Pressure Monitor Watch and Base Unit make it
possible for you to take quick and easy blood pressure readings at
home and while you are out. Together, they provide you with
essential blood pressure data throughout the day.
At home
While you are out
Note
Watch
• Keep this User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference.
• This Blood Pressure Monitor Base Unit is designed for taking accurate
blood pressure readings at home or some other fixed location. It
displays systolic and diastolic blood pressure values, and pulse rate
(BPM).
Base Unit
• It is also used for setting basic data on the Blood Pressure Monitor
Watch (BP-1B Series). See the “Module No. 2420 User’s Guide” for
full details about setting the Watch’s basic data.
• All mentions of “Base Unit” in this manual refer to the CASIO Digital
Blood Pressure Monitor Base Unit (BP-1MY), and “Watch” refers to
the CASIO Blood Pressure Monitor Watch (BP-1B Series).
Base Unit
The Base Unit is a cuff type digital blood pressure monitor that measures
your systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as your pulse rate. It is
also used for setting basic data on the Watch.
Watch
This Watch measures blood pressure using a fingertip pulse wave
detection system. After you use the Base Unit to measure your basic
data and send it to the Watch, you can use the Watch to take readings,
without applying pressure to your upper arm. Simply place your finger
onto the Watch’s sensor and your blood pressure and pulse rate appear
in a few moments.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning
• Self-diagnosis of your physical condition based on the measurement
results of the Base Unit is extremely dangerous. Make sure you
always consult your physician concerning your physical condition.
• Do not use a mobile phone or other device that emits radio waves in
the vicinity of the Base Unit while taking blood pressure readings. Do
not take blood pressure readings in the vicinity of a TV, microwave
oven, etc. Doing so can produce incorrect readings.
• Never use the Base Unit for any other purpose other than taking blood
pressure readings.
The Story of Blood Pressure
What is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure represents the change in pressure against the interior of
artery walls, which is caused by blood being sent through the circulatory
system by each beat of the heart. There are actually two blood pressure
values: systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure.
Systolic blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood when the
heart contracts, causing artery walls to expand.
• Do not use the Base Unit to measure the blood pressure of young
children.
• Never try to take the Base Unit or cuff apart, and never modify them in
any way. Doing so can lead to malfunction of the Base Unit and other
serious problems.
Diastolic blood pressure, on the other hand, is the pressure exerted by
the blood when the heart expands, and artery walls return to their
original shapes.
Batteries
What causes blood pressure to change?
Incorrect use of batteries can cause corrosive fluid to leak from them,
and creates the risk of fire and personal injury due to exploding batteries.
To avoid such problems, make sure you carefully observe the following
battery guidelines.
• Always make sure that the (+)/(–) polarity of batteries is correct when
you load them.
A variety of different factors can cause a change in blood pressure,
including age, climate, emotional stress, gender, living environment, and
basic diet.
• Average systolic blood pressure tends to rise with age due to natural
loss of elasticity in arterial walls.
• Never mix new batteries with old ones.
• Never mix batteries of different types.
• Be sure to remove the batteries from the Base Unit if you do not plan
to use it for a long time.
• Use only the batteries that are specifically recommended for the Base
Unit.
• Take care when using your fingernail to remove batteries from the
battery compartment. Pulling on batteries can cause long nails to
break.
Handling
• Do not use the Base Unit if it appears to be malfunctioning, damaged,
etc.
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Why are values produced by readings I take at home
different from values produced when my doctor takes
readings?
GENERAL GUIDE
1 Infrared Port
Slight tension caused by a visit to the doctor or a hospital can cause
blood pressure readings taken there to be a bit higher. This, of course,
assumes that you are following the correct procedures when taking your
readings at home.
It could be due to a condition called “white-coat hypertension.”
“White-coat hypertension” is a condition caused by the atmosphere that
is present in a hospital. It is an emotional condition, and does not
indicate a physical problem. It is important to be relaxed while taking a
blood pressure reading.
2
Switch
3
Button
4
Button
Controlling Blood Pressure
Daily Life
5 Display
How you live your daily life is an important factor in achieving good blood
pressure. Improved living habits and patterns can actually decrease the
chance of high blood pressure. The first step on the road to proper living
is eliminating overexertion and stress.
Cuff
The following are some proven tips for developing good living habits and
enjoying the benefits of good blood pressure.
• Reduce salt intake.
1Infrared Port
This port is used when transferring data from the Base Unit to the
Watch.
• See the User’s Guide that comes with the Watch for information about
setting basic data.
• Go to bed early and get up early.
• Eat regular meals every morning, noon, and night.
• Get enough sleep.
• Set aside enough time for yourself in order to get some stress relief.
• Try to achieve a balance between your mental and physical well
being.
2
Switch
Use this switch to set the maximum estimated systolic pressure value.
3
Button
Press this button to toggle power on and off.
Exercise
Proper exercise plays an important role in controlling blood pressure.
The accent here is on the word “proper,” because the wrong type of
exercise can actually do more harm than good. Aerobic exercise, such
as walking at a comfortable pace, is the best for controlling blood
pressure.
4
Button
Press this button to start measurement.
Pressing this button while measurement is in progress stops the
measurement.
5Display
The display shows blood pressure and pulse rate values.
Healthy Walking Tips
Keep your head upright and
Keep your gaze on the ground
relatively far in front of you.
Display Contents
pointed straight ahead.
2 Data communication indicator
3 Inflation indicator
Keep your chest out
and your back straight.
1 Pulse indicator
4 Deflation indicator
Keep your chin in.
7
Blood pressure
unit
5 Low battery
indicator
Walk briskly in
a straight line.
6 Measured value
Let your arms swing
forward and back.
1Pulse indicator
Flashes when a pulse is detected.
Lower your foot to
the ground heel first.
Stops flashing and remains on the display as long as the pulse rate is
displayed after measurement is complete.
Take long strides.
2Data communication indicator
Indicates that data is being sent to the Watch.
Other things to remember when exercising!
• Keep it brisk, but don’t overdo it!
• Don’t forget to warm up and cool down.
• Be sure to drink water to replenish lost fluids.
• Try to stick to indoor exercises on very hot or very cold days.
3Inflation indicator
Flashes when the cuff is being inflated.
4Deflation indicator
Flashes when the cuff is being deflated.
Important!
• Always consult with your physician before undertaking any physical
exercise program.
5Low battery indicator
Indicates that batteries are low.
Replace batteries as soon as possible after this indicator appears.
• This indicator also appears if batteries are loaded with the (+) and (–)
ends facing in the wrong directions.
6Measured value
Shows systolic and diastolic blood pressure values, and pulse rate (BPM).
7Blood pressure unit
The Base Unit can display blood pressure in units of kPa or mmHg. See
“BLOOD PRESSURE UNITS” for more information.
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# Slide the battery compartment cover back into place to close it.
Sample Displays
• If display contents appear abnormal after you load batteries,
remove the batteries, wait for about two or three seconds, and then
reload them.
kPa
Diastolic Blood Pressure
AFFIXING THE CUFF TO YOUR ARM
Systolic Blood Pressure
Pulse Rate
• Affix the cuff to your arm so it is in contact with bare skin.
• If you are wearing clothing made of thick material (such as a sweater),
it is better to remove the thick clothing than to roll up the sleeve.
! Insert the plug of the cuff into the Base
mmHg
Unit.
Diastolic Blood Pressure
• Make sure you insert the plug as far
as it will go.
Plug
Connector
Systolic Blood Pressure
Pulse Rate
@ Widen the opening of the cuff and then slip it over your left arm.
• Most of the display illustrations in this manual use kPa (the factory
default unit) as the blood pressure measurement unit.
The cuff material should form a
There should be about one
loop, with the end of the material
or two centimeters between
passing through the oblong metal
the edge of the cuff and
ring. Pull the end of the material
your elbow joint.
BATTERIES
through the ring so the cuff is
• The cuff should not be
snug on your arm, double it back
touching your elbow joint.
against the ring, and secure it in
Power Requirements
• The Base Unit is powered by four AA-size batteries.
• Use of batteries recommended by CASIO or their equivalents is
recommended.
place with the fastening tape.
Your hand should be open,
palm facing upwards.
Important!
• Replace batteries as soon as possible after the low battery indicator
(
) appears on the display.
Position the cuff so the air tube is
located at the top of your biceps.
• The tube should align
approximately with your middle
finger.
• Make sure that the (+) and (–) ends of the batteries are oriented
correctly when you load them.
• Never mix new batteries with old ones.
• Never mix batteries of different types.
• Be sure to remove the batteries from the Base Unit if you do not plan
to use it for a long time.
If the end of the material is
accidentally pulled out from
the metal ring, insert it back
in, making sure that the
fastening tape is facing
outward.
• The original batteries that come with the Base Unit are not
rechargeable. Never try to charge them.
• The original batteries that come with the Base Unit are loaded at the
factory before shipment. Because of time spend in transit and storage,
the original batteries may not provide the service life indicated below.
• Should batteries ever leak, immediately wipe the fluid from inside the
battery compartment, taking care not to get any on your skin.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of small children. If a battery is
accidentally swallowed, immediately contact a physician.
• Leaving old batteries in the Base Unit can cause unexpected
problems.
• Always have the cuff on your left arm whenever taking readings for
the purpose of setting the Watch’s basic data. If you are simply
taking readings with the Base Unit only, however, you can have the
cuff on your right arm.
• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the regulations and laws
in your particular country or area.
# Pull on the end of the cuff material until the cuff is snug on your arm,
and use the fastening tape to secure it in place.
Battery Life
Tighten the cuff until
all of the open space
between your arm and
the cuff is eliminated.
• Take care that you
You can expect approximately 300 measurements from a fresh set of
AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6).
Loading Batteries
! Pressing down on the M part of the battery compartment cover, slide
the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Fastening tape
do not over tighten
the cuff.
• Remove the old batteries, if there are any.
To close
To open
• Leaving space between the cuff and your arm, can cause over
inflation, and apply very strong pressure to your arm. It can also
interfere with proper measurement.
O P E N
Press here and slide.
@ Making sure that their (+) and (–) ends are oriented correctly, load the
new batteries into the battery compartment.
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@ Press the
button to turn on the Base Unit.
$ With your hand open and the palm facing upwards, place your elbow
on a table or other surface so the center of the cuff is at about height
as your heart.
• Release the
hold the
• Pressing the
button right away after you depress it. Do not
button down for more than about a second.
button again turns off power.
All segments appear momentarily.
Center of cuff
L
Pressure zero-setting in progress.
Flashes
• If the center of the cuff is too low, try putting a towel or cushion
under your elbow.
• Make sure that the air tube does not pass under your arm.
Yes!
No!
Measurement will not start if
you press the
this indicator is flashing.
button while
L
Standby
# Press the
button.
• This starts inflation of the cuff and displays the pressure value.
Measurement starting
BLOOD PRESSURE UNITS
The Base Unit can display blood pressure in units of kPa or mmHg. In
the case of kPa, the Base Unit actually measures using mmHg units and
then converts the results to kPa.
• The initial factory default blood pressure unit is kPa. The unit also
returns to kPa whenever you replace Base Unit batteries.
• During measurement, the
indicator flashes on the display to
indicator stops
indicate that the pulse is being detected. The
flashing and remains on the display as long as the pulse rate is
displayed after measurement is complete.
To specify the blood pressure unit
While the Base Unit is turned off, hold
down its
button for about three
$ After measurement is complete, the displays alternates between the
seconds, and then release the button.
• The Base Unit will perform its zero reset
procedure and then display
the standby screen, with the currently
selected blood pressure unit
systolic and diastolic blood pressure values, and the pulse rate.
Systolic Blood Pressure Diastolic Blood Pressure
indicated at the top.
L
L
L
L
mmHg
kPa
L
L
Pulse Rate
kPa
mmHg
% Press the
button to turn off the Base Unit.
• The above procedure toggles the blood pressure unit between kPa
and mmHg.
• The blood pressure unit you select remains selected even if you turn
off the Base Unit.
TAKING A BLOOD PRESSURE READING
• An Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off the Base Unit if
you leave it on for about three minutes.
• Make sure you are relaxed before starting the measurement procedure.
• Do not move your arm or the rest of your body while a measurement
is in progress.
Note
• Avoid taking too many consecutive measurements with the Base Unit.
Pressure from the Base Unit cuff can cut off circulation in your arm
and cause incorrect readings. Remove the cuff and wait a while before
taking another reading.
• Correct readings are impossible when diastolic blood pressure is
greater than 180mmHg.
! Put the cuff on your arm and set the
switch to the estimated
upper limit of your systolic (high) blood pressure value.
Re-inflation
If the Base Unit determines that pressure in insufficient during a
measurement operation, it automatically re-inflates the cuff. Re-inflation
may also be performed if you move or talk, or if there is excessive noise
or another type of disturbance during a measurement procedure.
• Note that positioning the cuff so its air tube underneath your arm
(especially when your arm is pressing down on the tube) can cause
noise. This can lead to re-inflate or even make proper measurement
impossible.
•
If you think your systolic blood pressure is around 17.3kPa (130mmHg)
you should select 20.0kPa (150mmHg) as the setting.
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Stopping a Measurement
To stop an ongoing measurement operation, press the
PRECAUTIONS DURING USE
button. This
causes the Base Unit to deflate the cuff and then go into standby.
• Do not leave the Base Unit in areas exposed to direct sunlight or near
a heater.
Pressing the
and turn off.
button also causes the Base Unit to deflate the cuff
• Do not expose the Base Unit to severe vibration or impact.
• To clean the exterior of the Base Unit, wipe it with a dry cloth or with a
cloth moistened with a weak solution of water and a mild neutral
detergent. Wring all excess liquid from the cloth before wiping. Never
use thinner, benzene, or other volatile agents for cleaning. Doing so
can discolor or damage the case.
Recording Blood Pressure Readings
You can make copies of the “Blood Pressure Record” at the back of this
manual and use them to keep track of changes in your blood pressure
and pulse measurements.
• Do not submerse the cuff in water or launder it.
• Be sure to remove the batteries from the Base Unit if you do not plan
to use it for a long time.
ERROR MESSAGES
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any
loss, or any claims by third parties that may arise through the
use of the Base Unit.
When any of the errors described below occurs, the Base Unit deflates the
cuff and then waits for further button operation or data communication with
the Watch.
Message
Err 01
Cause
• The Base Unit cannot
detect a suitable pulse.
Action
• Do not move or speak
while measurement is in
progress.
• Make sure the air tube is
not under your arm.
Err 02
Err 03
•
setting is too low.
• Noise due to body
movement.
• The cuff is not connected
to the Base Unit properly,
or a hole in the cuff.
• Check the air tube connec-
tion to the Base Unit.
• Tighten the cuff so there is
no space between your
arm and the cuff.
• The cuff is too loose on the
arm.
• If there is air leaking from
the cuff because it is old or
it has a hole in it, replace
the cuff with a new one.
•
value is too low.
• Noise due to body
movement.
• Do not move or speak
while measurement is in
progress.
Err 04
• The cuff is too loose on the
arm.
• Make sure the air tube is
not under your arm.
• Tighten the cuff so there is
no space between your
arm and the cuff.
• Increase in cuff pressure
due to body movement.
Err 44.0
(kPa)
• Take care so no pressure
is applied to the cuff while
measurement is in
progress.
Err 330
(mmHg)
The appearance of the low battery indicator shown below causes the
Base Unit to cancel any ongoing measurement or communication
operation and wait for further button operation.
Indicator
Cause
Action
• Battery power is low.
Replace the Base Unit
batteries.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check the points noted below whenever you experience operational
problems with the Base Unit.
Problem
What to Check and What to Do
• Is battery power low?
→ Replace the batteries with a full set of
new ones.
Nothing happens when
you press the
button.
• Are batteries loaded correctly?
→ Check to make sure that batteries are
loaded correctly.
• Is the cuff’s plug connected correctly to the
Base Unit?
Inflation is performed, but
the cuff does not inflate.
→ Check the plug for proper connection.
• Is there a hole in the cuff?
→ Contact the store or dealer where you
purchased the Base Unit about replacing
the cuff.
If the actions recommended above do not correct your problem, the
Base Unit itself may be malfunctioning. In this case, contact the store or
dealer where you purchased the Base Unit.
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Make extra copies for future use.
Blood Pressure Record
Date
Time
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Name:
Date:
250
240
230
220
210
200
190
180
170
160
150
140
130
120
110
100
90
Notes:
80
70
60
50
40
Example
Pulse
Notes
Systolic
Values
Diastolic
Values
Blood Pressure Record
Name:
Date
Time
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Date:
33.0
32.0
31.0
30.0
29.0
28.0
27.0
26.0
25.0
24.0
23.0
22.0
21.0
20.0
19.0
18.0
17.0
16.0
15.0
14.0
13.0
12.0
11.0
10.0
9.0
Notes:
Example
8.0
7.0
6.0
Systolic
Values
Pulse
Notes
Diastolic
Values
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