Scala SC 6360 Operating instructions

Brand: Scala

Model: SC 6360

Category: Blood pressure units

Type: Operating instructions

Digital blood pressure monitor SC 6360

for measurements on the upper arm

Operating instructions

Introduction

Thank you very much for your decision to buy the SC 6360

blood pressure monitor. It is most easily operated, as the

settings that were still necessary with older models have

all been taken care of by the electronic programming

(Fuzzy logic). Just press the relevant button and the

measurement can start.

But this instrument has much more uses. In order to utilize

all its options, please read these instructions carefully

before you use the instrument for the first time and keep

them in a safe place for future reference.

Special features of the SC 6360 blood pressure

monitor

♦ The SC 6360 has a special logic for recognizing the

required pumping pressure (Fuzzy logic). If the pumping

pressure set by the manufacturer is insufficient, the

manometer will recognize it and increase the pressure by

further pumping.

♦ The device has 60 memory locations. The date and time

are displayed and stored together with every blood

pressure value. To recall the memory, please press “MEM

Button” under power-off mode first. Then, the average

measurement result will be shown on the LCD first.

♦ You may set 3 different times for the alarm and

measurements.

♦ The instrument switches automatically back into its clock

function 3 min after the blood pressure has been

measured.

Contents

Introduction .................................................................... 3

Special features of the SC 6360 blood

pressure monitor .......................................................... 3

Safety instructions ......................................................... 4

How to put the SC 6360 into operation /

Changing the batteries ……………………………........... 4

Device Description ……………………………………….. 5

Description of LCD ......................................................... 5

Date / time setting procedure ......................………........ 6

Setting the alarm clock ................................................... 6

Instructions for measuring the blood pressure ............ 8

The blood pressure measurement ............................... 8

Premature discontinuation of the measurement ........... 8

Memory recall and deletion ............................................ 9

What blood pressure values are normal? ................…... 9

Assessment of blood pressure values .......................... 10

Care and maintenance .................................................. 10

Periodic re-calibration .................................................. 11

Error messages and disturbances ................................ 11

Disposal instructions .................................................... 11

Reference to standards ................................................ 12

Warranty ...................................................................... 12

Specifications ............................................................ 13

♦ A colored and illuminated display will assess the blood

pressure just measured.

♦ The cuff is suitable for upper arms with a circumference

between 22 and 34 cm.

♦ Alternatively to battery operations, the SC 6360 may

also be operated with a special power supply unit, which is

also available from Customer Services (under

03329/604314).

Safety instructions

The blood pressure monitor SC 6360 enables you to

monitor your blood pressure regularly. However, you

should never change the treatment which your doctor has

prescribed

Self-measurement means monitoring, it does not

imply diagnosis or treatment.

Discuss unusual values with your doctor.

Do not change the medication prescribed by your

doctor.

The heart rate is not a useful indicator of the frequency of

a cardiac pace maker.

Patients with cardiac arrhythmia should use the blood

pressure monitor only after consulting a doctor.

How to put the SC 6360 into operation / Changing the

batteries

Put 4 LR6 batteries in the compartment as indicated on the

back of the instrument. Preferably, alkali batteries (LR6)

should be used.

If the batteries are flat, an empty battery will be displayed

at the bottom left: .

Specifications

Measuring method: Oscillometric

measuring range: pressure display: 30 … 280 mmHg

pulse: 40 … 199 per minute

measuring accuracy: static pressure: +/- 3 mmHg

pulse: +/- 5 %

Measuring value

memory: memory with 60 locations for

systolic / diastolic / heart rate, date

and time

display: LCD display/LED display for the

blood pressure assessment

power supply: 4 x LR6 (alkali batteries),

working temp. range: +10° C … +40° C

storage temp. range: -10° C … +50° C

weight: approx. 270 g (without batteries)

cuff length: for upper arm circumferences

between 22 cm and 34 cm

Subject to alterations in the sense of technical improvements

Manufacturer:

AViTA Corporation

San-Chung, Taipei County,

Made in China

Importer:

SCALA Electronic GmbH

Ruhlsdorfer Straße 95

D-14532 Stahnsdorf

Customer service:

SCALA Electronic GmbH

Ruhlsdorfer Straße 95

D-14532 Stahnsdorf

Date / time setting procedure

- Under power-off mode, please press the ”SET Button” to

enter date / time setting procedure and the month value

will be flashed first.

- To adjust the value of month, please press ”MEM Button”

and the value of month, please press ”MEM Button” and

the value will go up. Once finished, please press ”SET

Button” again to confirm the set value and go to the next

setting.

- Follow the steps instructed above to adjust the value of

date and time consquentty.

Setting the alarm clock

The SC 6360 features an alarm clock. The alarm can be

set to ring at three different times in the day. The alarm is

especially helpful it you are required to measure your

blood pressure at specific times (for example 7:00 a.m.,

12:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.) Fig. 1 – 3.

Instructions for measuring the blood pressure

In order to obtain comparable values, always measure the

blood pressure under the same conditions, i.e. in a relaxed

atmosphere, not after the consumption of alcohol, not

during a meal and not after being exposed to physical or

nervous stress.

If possible, make the measurement while being seated at a

table and only with your left upper arm stripped.

The blood pressure measurement

Put the cuff around your left upper arm in such a way that

the tube is directed towards the bend of the elbow, with the

lower cuff edge ending about 2 cm above the bend of the

elbow. Now connect the cuff with the instrument by

plugging the air plug at the tube of the cuff into the socket

on the left side of the instrument.

The cuff should be

reasonably tight.

Start the measurement by pressing the ON/OFF-button.

If you press the ON/OFF-button after the measurement,

the instrument will transfer the values automatically to the

memory.

Premature discontinuation of the measurement

The measurement of the blood pressure can be discontinued

at any time by pressing the ON/OFF-button. The instrument

will then deflate the cuff immediately.

Periodic re-calibration

We recommend re-calibrating the pressure display

regularly every 2 years.

Error messages and disturbances

Should an error occur during a measurement, the word

„Err“ and a symbol (code for Customer Services) will be

displayed.

We know from long-standing experience that a fault has

mainly been provoked by handling the instrument

incorrectly. The most frequent sources of faults are

agitated movements during the measurement, the

incorrect placement of the cuff or the use of the wrong type

of batteries or accumulators.

The measurement should be repeated after 5 min the

earliest.

Disposal instructions

Batteries shall be properly disposed of. Use the relevant

collection bins the battery-selling trade as well as

municipal collecting points provide for this purpose.

Please dispose the instrument properly in a municipal

collection point for disused electrical equipment after the

end of its useful life.

Memory recall and deletion

Memory recall

The blood pressure monitor SC 6360 can store up to 60

sets of memory. To recall the memory, please press the

”MEM Button” under power-off mode first. Then, the

average measurement result will be shown on the LCD

first. After the average reading is shown on the display,

you can press the ”MEM Button” to track historical recards

from number 1 to number 60. Or press ”SET Button” to

track from number 60 to number 1.

Memory deletion

To clear all the memory records, please press ”MEM

Button” and hold it until the screen shows Ctr.

This function only operates under power off mode.

What blood pressure values are normal?

The blood pressure is too high, when the diastolic value

exceeds 90 mmHg and/or the systolic value 160 mmHg in

relaxed conditions.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends

medical treatment, when the diastolic value exceeds 100

mmHg. The doctor should also be consulted when the

blood pressure is too low, i.e. when the systolic value

drops below 105 mmHg and/or the diastolic value below

60 mmHg.

Reference to standards

During the certification process, a fixed number of

instruments was subjected to stringent clinical tests. These

instruments used the same program for measuring the

blood pressure as the instrument which is now in your

possession. This instrument is therefore deemed to have

been clinically tested as well.

The instrument has been produced in accordance with the

European standard for blood pressure manometers: EN

60601-1 and EN 1060-1 thru EN 1060-3.

Electromagnetic compatibility:

The instrument satisfies the requirements of the European

standard EN 60601-1-2.

The requirements of EU directive 93/42/EEC for medical

products of class IIa are also met.

Warranty

Our blood pressure monitor has two years’ guarantee. A

defective instrument will be repaired free of charge during

the warranty period. After the warranty period has expired

you can also have a defective instrument repaired by our

Customer Service, for which you will get an estimate in

advance free of charge.

The warranty does not cover any damage that has been

caused by improper use, accidents, wear and tear (cuff),

non-compliance with the instructions for use or if the

instrument has been tampered with. The packaging, the

batteries and these instructions for use are excluded from

the warranty.

A colored LCD display will assess the measured blood

pressure in three steps:

green light: ........... optimal blood pressure

yellow light: ......... normal blood pressure

red light: ............. borders on hypertonia or hypertonia

Assessment of blood pressure values

The WHO classifies high blood pressure in three degrees

of severity:

optimal blood pressure below 120/80

normal blood pressure below 130/85

bordering on hypertonia below 140/90

degree: mild hypertonia below 160/100

degree: moderate hypertonia below 180/110

degree: severe hypertonia above 180/110

Care and maintenance

♥ Avoid extreme temperatures, moisture, dust and the

direct exposure to sunlight.

♥ The cuff incorporates a sensitive, air-tight bubble.

Please avoid any stress by turning or bending it.

♥ Clean the instrument with a soft, dry cloth. Never use

petrol, thinner, or similar solvents. Stains on the cuff

can be gently removed with a wet cloth and soap.

Do not wash the cuff!

♥ Do not drop the instrument or treat it violently in any

other way.

♥ Never attempt to open the instrument, as the calibration

set by the manufacturer will become invalid.

Device Description

Description of LCD

1. Date

2. Time

3. Systolic Pressure

4. Diastolic Pressure

5. Heartbeat Symbol

6. Pulse Display

7. Low Battery Symbol

8. Memory Set

9. Memory Symbol

10. Alarm Symbol

11. Average Measurement

Symbol

12. Inflation/Deflation

Symbol

Set the alarm clock:

1. Press the ”MODE Button” to enter into the alarm setting

mode.

2. Continue to press the ”MODE Button” to select the

alarm to adjust.

3. With the chosen alarm screen displayed,

the hour will begin to flash at the middle of

the screen, Fig 4. Press the ”MEM Button”

to change the hour. Once the correct

hour is displayed, press the ”SET Button”

to confirm.

4. After the hour is confirmed, the minutes

will begin to flash, Fig. 5. Press the

”MEM Button” to change the minutes.

Once the correct minutes are displayed,

press the ”SET Button” to confirm.

5. The alarm feature must

be turned on immediately

after setting the time for

the alarm. Press the

“MEM Button” to turn the

alarm on, Fig. 6. Press the

“MEM Button” a second time to turn the alarm off, Fig. 7.

Press the “SET Button” to confirm and turn the unit off.

Scala SC 6360 Operating instructions

Brand: Scala

Model: SC 6360

Category: Blood pressure units

Type: Operating instructions

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