Easy and Affordable Solutions for Better Health™ INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model KD-923 PLEASE READ BEFORE USE Blood Pressure MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ANDON BP-Manager *NOTE: The system is intended for information purposes only, for expert advice make sure to consult a healthcare professional. Any instructions for change in treatment and health related information or advice should only be made directly with a healthcare professional.
Table of Contents Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 INTRODUCTION 3 Main Screen 16 CONTENTS 4 REQUIREMENTS 5 Taking Your Blood Pressure Measurement 17 !WARNINGS! 6 Error Display 18 LOCATION/INTERFERANCE 7 Looking at Previously Taken Readings 19 BEFORE YOU START 8 Looking at Messages 20 Your ANDON BP-Manager™ 8 Looking at Graphics 21 Your ANDONI Pod™ 9 Users 22 ANDON Pod™ INSTALLATION Connecting Your ANDON Pod™ 10 FUNCTIONS 16 Select User 22 Add/Remove User 23 10
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the ANDON BP-MANAGER™, or KD-923 and ANDON POD™, or ILP 0001. This completely automatic system measures your blood pressure and pulse rate, captures subjective information and manages everything automatically so that you can better manage your blood pressure with your care provider.
Contents Contents For Respective Products, make sure your package includes the following items: 128 85 Pul 64 Sys Dia KD-923 ANDON BP-MANAGER™ 4X “AA” ALKALINE BATTERIES FOR YOUR ANDON BP-MANAGER™ ILP 0001 ANDON POD™ (*Anoptional accessory, soldseparately) AC ADAPTER (*Anoptional accessory, soldseparately) TELEPHONE LINE CORD (*Anoptional accessory, soldseparately) 4 ANDON BP-Manager™
Requirements Requirements MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS When using your ANDON BP-Manager™ with an ANDON Pod™, you will need an RJ11 type modular jack, which is the most common type of phone jack and might look like the one pictured here. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed. ADDITIONAL BATTERIES You may wish to use rechargeable batteries in your ANDON Manager™. The ANDON Pod™ is equipped to recharge batteries.
!Warnings! !Warnings! To assure the correct use of the product basic safety measures should always be followed including the precautions listed below: • Read all the information in the instruction manual and any other literature included in the box before using the unit. • Follow the instructions of your healthcare provider. • Contact your physician for specific information about your blood pressure. • Operate the unit only as intended. Do not use for any other purpose.
ANDON Pod™ Location/Interferance ANDON Pod™ When using an ANDON Pod™ to communicate information from your ANDON BP-Manager™, wireless radio waves are used. For maximum distance and interference-free operation, the recommended ANDON Pod™ location is: • Away from electrical appliances such as a TV, personal computer or a cordless phone • In a HIGH and CENTRAL location with no obstructions such as walls Note: While using an ANDON Pod™, the telephone line will be in use.
Before You Start Before You Start To assure the correct use of the product basic safety measures should always be followed including the precautions listed below: • Read all information in the instruction manual and any other literature included in the box before using the unit. • Follow the instructions of your healthcare provider. • Contact your physician for specific information about your blood pressure. • Operate the unit only as intended. Do not use for any other purpose.
Before You Start Your ANDON Pod™ (*An optional accessory, sold separately) Power button LED Display AC Adapter Jack Telephone line cord RJ11 Jack For Telephone Connection Telephone line cord RJ11 Jack For Line Connection Battery Cover Instruction Manual 9
Installation Installation ! FOR YOUR ANDON Pod™ ! Connecting your ANDON Pod™ USING AN RJ11 JACK CAUTION! • Unplug phone cord from wall before installing, plugging in an external power source, or changing batteries. • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. • Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals, unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Installation USING AN RJ45 JACK Plug one end of the Ethernet cord (not provided) into a modular RJ45 wall jack. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cord (not provided) into the RJ45 jack on the back of your ANDON Pod™. Connect the small end of the power supply into the power AC jack on the back of the ANDON Pod™ marked POWER. Plug the other end into an AC power outlet. Your ANDON Pod™ will automatically power up once it is plugged in to an AC power outlet.
Installation the time and date settings may need to be updated if batteries are not in the device for an extended period of time. Use only new batteries of the required size and the recommended type. For best performance and the longest life, alkaline batteries are recommended. Do not mix different type, date or brand name batteries together. Be sure to follow the instructions when installing the batteries.
Ideal BP Manual Jan09:Ideal BP Manual July07 12/21/10 2:06 PM Page 13 Suggestions Before Taking A Measurement Suggestions Before Taking A Measurement • Avoid eating, smoking, and exercising for 30 minutes before taking a measurement. Rest at least 15 minutes before taking a measurement. • Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during stressful times. • Remove tight-fitting clothing from your left arm. • Measurements should be taken in a quiet place.
How To Apply The Arm Cuff How To Apply The Arm Cuff Your ANDON BP-Manager™ applies the Oscillometric method to measure human systolic/diastolic blood pressure and heart rate. All values are shown on the LCD monitor. Applying the Pressure Cuff STEP 1 Connect the Air Plug to the Air Jack at the side of the monitor. Pile Sided Material Sewn Hook Material STEP 2 Assemble the cuff as shown in the figure. The smooth cloth is on the inside of the cuff loop.
Ideal BP Manual Jan09:Ideal BP Manual July07 12/21/10 2:06 PM Page 15 How To Apply The Arm Cuff How To Take A Proper Measurement Please sit or lie down for at least 5-10 minues before measuring. Perform measurement while sitting. STEP 1 Place your elbow on a table or other object. Relax your hand with he palm facing up. STEP 2 Make sure the pressure cuff is at the same level as your heart. This is extremely important for the accuracy of the results.
Functions Functions (when using the ANDON POD™, an optional accessory sold separately) Main Screen The Main Screen is your default screen. This is where you will be directed to after completing functions and where ANDON you will find status indicators for the functioning of your ANDON BP-Manager™.
Functions Taking Your Blood Pressure Measurement Please sit or lie down for at least 5-10 minues before measuring. Perform measurement while sitting. STEP 1 Place your elbow on a table or other object. Relax your hand with he palm facing up. STEP 2 Make sure the pressure cuff is at the same level as your heart. This is extremely important for the accuracy of the results. Higher or lower positions will give deviations from the true value.
Functions ERROR DISPLAY An error will be displayed for the following: • Noise, movement or talking during a measurement. • Inadequate pressure for cuff inflation due to movement or talking during measurement. • Cuff improperly applied (too tight, too loose, improper position). • Other factors may also cause an error to display. NOTE: If you receive an error, wait 2-3 minutes and retake your measurement.
Functions LOOKING AT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN READINGS Your ANDON BP-Manager™ will store up to 575 of your latest readings. Press Menu to view the feature list. MENU SCROLL to highlight READINGS (it should already be READINGS MESSAGES GRAPHICS USERS SCROLL DATE 0210 0209 0208 0208 0207 SYS 120 122 118 120 118 highlighted as it is the first line item in the list). Press SELECT to enter your selection.
Functions Looking at Messages Your ANDAN BP-Manager™ is equipped for 2-way, interactive communication when using an ANDAN Pod™. Messages can be sent remotely to your ANDAN BP-Manager™ and responded to directly. When messages are transmitted to your ANDAN BP-Manager™, they are stored for automatic display before your next blood glucose measurement. If you have unread messages in memory, there will be an ENVELOPE icon located on the upper left corner of the default screen.
Functions Looking at Graphics When using an ANDON Pod™, your ANDON BP-Manager™ will store different types of graphics downloaded from the ANDON website. (All the graphics can be altered through the ANDON website, refer to www.ideallifeonline.com for details). Press Menu to view the feature list. MENU • SCROLL to highlight GRAPHICS. READINGS MESSAGES GRAPHICS USERS SCROLL • Press SELECT to enter your selection.
Functions Users The USERS section allows you to set-up your ANDON BP-Manager™ with an option to allow 2 users to use the same device.v SELECT USER • Press Menu to view the feature list. MENU READINGS MESSAGES GRAPHICS USERS SCROLL • SCROLL to highlight USERS • Press SELECT to enter your selection. SELECT Using the Scroll and SELECT buttons, select the SELECT USER USERS option.
Ideal BP Manual Jan09:Ideal BP Manual July07 12/21/10 2:06 PM Page 23 Functions ADD/REMOVE USER • Press Menu to view the feature list. MENU • SCROLL to highlight USERS READINGS MESSAGES GRAPHICS USERS SCROLL • Press SELECT to enter your selection. SELECT • Press SCROLL to highlight ADD/REMOVE USER. USERS • Press SELECT to enter your selection. SELECT USER ADD/REMOVE USER SCROLL SELECT When there is only one user setup in the device, the ADD USER function will be initiated.
Functions Using the SCROLL and SELECT buttons, a user can be REMOVE USER removed from the device. Selecting EXIT will take the user to REMOVE USER 1 REMOVE USER 2 EXIT SCROLL SELECT REMOVE USER 2 the USER options screen. When selecting a particular USER, as for example REMOVE USER 2 (as shown in the example below), that particular use will be displayed requiring a confirmation to remove from the device. Pressing NO will return the user to the USER options screen.
Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance To maintain your ANDON BP-Manager™ in the best condition, and protect the unit from damage, you should follow the directions listed below. • Clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth. You may also use an alcohol swab to wipe the cuff and meter clean. Do not use any abrasive or volatile cleaners. Never immerse the unit or any components in water. • Store the ANDON BP-Manager™ in a safe and dry location. Do not fold the cuff and tubing tightly.
Specifications Specifications ANDON BP-Manager™ Model: BPM 0001 ANDON BP-Manager™ Display: LCD Digital Display Measurement Range: Pressure: 30-280 mmHg, Pulse: 40-180 Pulses per minute Accuracy / Calibration: Pressure: +/- 3 mmHg, Pulse: +/- 5% Inflation: Automatic by electronic pump Deflation: Linear Valve Rapid Air Release: Linear Valve Pressure Detections: Pressure transducer Measurement Method: Oscillometric method Pulse Wave Detections: By peaks of waveform Power Source: 4 “AA” a
Ideal BP Manual Jan09:Ideal BP Manual July07 12/21/10 2:06 PM Page 27 FCC Statement FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Service Requirements Service Requirements In the event of equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed by our Company or an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to our Company or to one of our authorized agents. Please refer to the location you purchased or received your equipment for details of where service can be facilitated through.
