Wrist Auto-Inflation
Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor
Trilingual Instruction Guide – MODEL UB-511
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN . . . . . . . . . E-2
MONITOR COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3
HOW UB-511 WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4
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Congratulations. You have purchased a LifeSource state-of-the-
art blood pressure monitor, one of the most technologically
advanced yet easy to use products available in the marketplace
today. This LifeSource monitor is designed to make your daily
regimen useful and convenient.
BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . E-5 — E-6
WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT . . . . . .E-7
ABOUT AVERAGE READING . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-7
ABOUT MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-8
ABOUT PRESSURE INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . .E-9
Physicians agree that daily self-monitoring of blood pressure is
an important way individuals can contribute to maintaining
their cardiovascular health and preventing the serious conse-
quences of hypertension left undiagnosed and untreated.
A&D Medical has been manufacturing quality healthcare
products for more than 20 years. Rest assured that we are
committed to providing you and your family with monitoring
devices specifically designed for high accuracy and ease of use.
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . . . . E-10 — E-12
BLOOD PRESSURE RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . . E-13
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TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-14
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-15
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CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-16
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MONITOR COMPONENTS
WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN
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Display
Symbol
Condition/
Error
Appears when measuring Remain still and refrain
is in progress, and flashes from talking during
when pulse is detected.
Recommended
Action
DISPLAY
SYSTOLIC PRESSURE
DIASTOLIC PRESSURE
PULSE RATE
BATTERY HOLDER
COVER
monitoring process.
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An irregular heartbeat or Take measurement again
body movement may have and consult with your
occurred. Refer to page E- physician.
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START BUTTON
IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT
irregular heartbeats.
The monitor is using suffi-
ciently charged batteries.
FULL BATTERY
LOW BATTERY
The batteries are low
when the indicator blinks. new batteries when the
indicator blinks.
Replace batteries with two
CUFF
The systolic and diastolic Fasten the cuff correctly, try
measurements are within the measurement again.
10 mmHg of each other.
Unstable blood pressure
due to excessive body
movement.
Try the measurement
again. Remain very still
during the measurement.
The pressure value did not Check cuff to ensure fit
increase during inflation. and fastening is correct,
and measure again.
CASE
The cuff is not fastened
correctly.
Check cuff to ensure fit
and fastening is correct,
and measure again.
AAA BATTERIES
The pulse is not detected Check for correct fit and
correctly.
position of cuff and take
another reading.
PULSE DISPLAY ERROR
Indicates previous measure-
ment stored in memory.
Pressure Indicator
Measurement is in progress,
remain as still as possible.
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HOW UB-511 WORKS
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring:
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LifeSource™ Blood Pressure Monitors are easy to use, accurate
and display clear digital measurements. Our technology is based
on the “oscillometric method”. The term “oscillation” refers to the
measure of vibrations caused by the arterial pulse and is a non-
invasive method to determine blood pressure.
Relax for 5 to 10 minutes prior to measurement
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Remove watch, jewelry or tight-fitting garments
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Use left wrist unless otherwise recommended by physician
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Our monitors examine the pulsatile pressure generated by the
arterial wall as it expands and contracts with each heartbeat
against the monitor’s cuff. This monitor measures your blood
pressure while the cuff is inflating.
Now you are ready to follow these simple steps:
1. Sit comfortably in a chair near a flat surface.
2. With palm facing upward, attach monitor to
left wrist and fasten securely. The top edge of
the cuff should align with the crease of your
wrist.
BEFORE YOU START
3. Position your wrist so it is level with your
heart, using an arm rest if needed.
Positioning of the wrist at heart level is
critical for accurate measurement.
The UB-511 provides accurate readings on wrists with a circumfer-
ence between 5.3" and 8.5" (13.5 cm and 21.5 cm).
4. Press the START button. The average readings from blood
pressure measurements stored in memory will appear for a few
seconds and the number of measurements stored in memory
will flash two times (e.g. A04). The cuff will then begin to
inflate. It is normal for the cuff to feel very tight.
The unit requires two “AAA” (1.5 volt) batteries to operate. To
install batteries (or to replace when “Low Battery” symbol
appears), proceed as follows:
1. Slide the battery cover as shown to remove
from the device.
NOTE: To stop inflation at any time, press START
2. Insert batteries into designated areas
ensuring a correct match with positive (+)
and negative (-) terminals.
5. Remain still and refrain from talking or moving during reading.
3. Return battery cover by sliding back on to
monitoring device.
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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT?
The UB-511 Blood Pressure Monitor provides a blood pressure and
pulse rate measurement even when an irregular heartbeat occurs.
An irregular heartbeat is defined as a heartbeat that varies by 25%
from the average of all heartbeat intervals during the blood pres-
sure measurement. It is important that you relax, remain still and
refrain from talking during measurements. If an irregular heartbeat
6. As the cuff is inflating, the ✓ (heart symbol) will appear to
indicate that the measurement is in progress. The monitor
measures your blood pressure while the cuff is inflating, so
remain still. Once the pulse is detected, the symbol will flash
with each pulse beat.
7. When measurement is complete, the
systolic and diastolic pressure and pulse
rate readings are displayed. The cuff will
automatically deflate completely,
occurs during a reading, this symbol will appear
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NOTE: We recommend contacting your physician if you see this
symbol frequently.
expelling all remaining air.
8. Press START button once to turn off power. The device has an
automatic power-down feature which turns off power auto-
matically one minute after measurement is obtained.
ABOUT AVERAGE READING
For the most useful blood pressure history, we recommend that
you record the date and time after each measurement. The most
accurate history relies not on a single or sporadic readings, but
on a consistent monitoring pattern over time.
The UB-511 provides an average blood pressure
reading based on the total measurements stored in
memory. When taking a measurement, the average
blood pressure reading will appear and the number
of measurements stored in memory will flash two
times before the cuff begins to inflate. The average
blood pressure reading will also appear briefly when
you recall the measurements stored in memory.
NOTE: If you wish to take your blood pressure measurement
again, relax and wait 5-10 minutes to enable the flow of blood
in the arm to return to normal.
NOTE: If you have poor blood circulation in winter (especially
when your hands and wrists are cold), you may not get a blood
pressure measurement.
AVERAGE
NUMBER OF MEASUREMENTS
STORED IN MEMORY
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ABOUT MEMORY
ABOUT PRESSURE INDICATOR
The Pressure Indicator is located on the left side of the display
screen to tell you when the blood monitor is inflating the cuff.
The indicator consists of a scale with six levels and moves up
during inflation.
The UB-511 automatically stores up to 30 blood pressure and
pulse measurements in its memory. Measurements stored in mem-
ory are assigned an index number in the order of the newest to the
oldest. The oldest reading displays as "n01".
To retrieve readings, follow these simple steps:
1. When the display screen is blank, press and hold the START
button. While holding down the START button, you will see
the average reading displayed first. You will then see the
memory index number (e.g. n03) of the most recent reading
followed by the measurement. Release the START button
when you see the memory index number.
Inflation in
Progress
Inflation/Measurement
Complete
Measurement
Displayed
2. The display will shut off automatically a few seconds after all
of the readings are displayed. To turn off the monitor at any
time, press the START button.
3. The display will shut off automatically a few seconds after the
readings are displayed.
To clear the measurement history from memory, remove the bat-
teries from the unit and then place the batteries back into the bat-
tery holder.
NOTE: The motor will inflate the cuff at a slow speed starting at
20mmHg to begin the blood pressure measurement process.
NOTE: If there are no measurements stored in memory, you will
see two 0s displayed vertically followed by a blinking "A00".
NOTE: Stored measurements will be lost if batteries become low
or are removed.
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
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Assessing High Blood Pressure
What Is Blood Pressure?
The following standards for assessing high blood pressure (with-
out regard to age) have been established as a guideline.
Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of
the arteries. Systolic pressure occurs when the heart contracts;
diastolic pressure occurs when the heart expands. Blood pressure
is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
BP Classification
Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg)
Normal
<120
120-139
140-159
≥160
and <80
or 80-89
or 90-99
or ≥100
What Affects Blood Pressure?
Prehypertension
Stage 1 Hypertension
Stage 2 Hypertension
Blood pressure is affected by many factors: age, weight, time of day,
activity level, climate, altitude and season. Certain activities can
significantly alter blood pressure. Walking can raise systolic pres-
sure by 12 mmHg and diastolic pressure by 5.5 mmHg. Sleeping
can decrease systolic blood pressure by as much as 10 mmHg.
Taking your blood pressure repeatedly without waiting an interval
of 5 to 10 minutes between readings, or without raising your arm
to allow blood to flow back to the heart, can also affect it.
SOURCE: The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on
Prevention, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure.
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - May 2003.
What Is Hypertension?
In addition to these factors, beverages containing caffeine or alco-
hol, certain medications, emotional stress and even tight-fitting
clothes can make a difference in the readings.
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the diagnosis given when
readings consistently rise above normal. It is well known that
hypertension can lead to stroke, heart attack or other illness if left
untreated. Referred to as a “silent killer” because it does not
always produce symptoms that alert you to the problem, hyperten-
sion is treatable when diagnosed early. Those who fall within the
Prehypertensive range are more likely to develop hypertension in
the future.
What Causes Variations In Blood Pressure?
An individual’s blood pressure varies greatly from day to day and
season to season. In hypersensitive individuals, these variations
are even more pronounced. Normally, blood pressure rises during
work or play and falls to its lowest levels during sleep.
Can Hypertension Be Controlled?
In many individuals, hypertension can be controlled by altering
lifestyle and minimizing stress, and by appropriate medication pre-
scribed and monitored by your doctor. The American Heart
Association recommends the following lifestyle suggestions to pre-
vent or control hypertension:
Don’t smoke.
Have regular physical
checkups.
Monitor your blood
pressure at periodic intervals.
Reduce salt and fat intake.
Maintain proper weight.
Exercise routinely.
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Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home?
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P R E S S U R E
R E C O R D
It is now well known that, for many individuals, blood pressure
readings taken in a doctor’s office or hospital setting might be ele-
vated as a result of apprehension and anxiety. This response is
commonly called “white coat hypertension.” One way to deter-
mine whether this is the case for you is to take your home moni-
tor to the doctor’s office and, before the doctor or nurse takes your
pressure, do it yourself on your home monitor and compare it to
your record of home readings.
In any case, self-measurement at home supplements your doctor’s
readings and provides a more accurate, complete blood pressure
history. In addition, clinical studies have shown that the detection
and treatment of hypertension is improved when patients both
consult their physicians and monitor their own blood pressure at
home.
Name :
Age :
PULSE
Weight :
DATE
AM
SYS/DIA
PM
SYS/DIA
PULSE
1/14 9:30 132/98 P 69 6:30 128/87 P 63
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Keys to Successful Monitoring:
Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day. We recommend that
you are consistent in your daily measurement routine:
• Measure at the same time every day.
• Sit in the same chair/position.
• Relax for 5 minutes before measurement.
• Sit still during measurement – no talking, eating or sudden
movements.
• Record your measurement in a logbook.
How Do I Record My Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the systolic
pressure written first, followed by a slash mark and the diastolic
pressure. For example, 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic
measurements are written as 120/80. Pulse is simply written with
the letter “P” followed by the pulse rate—P 72, for example.
Please see Page E-13 for the blood pressure record, or visit
www.LifeSourceOnline.com for the BP traking diary
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
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Corrective action
Probable cause
Problem
Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UB-511
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oscillometric
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Digital, 10/7-mm character height,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pressure/Pulse displayed simultaneously
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 readings
Measurement range . . . . . . .Pressure: 20 mmHg to 280 mmHg
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pulse: 40 pulses to 199 pulses/minute
Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pressure: +3 mmHg or 2%, whichever
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .is greater, Pulse: +5%
Replace with new batteries.
Batteries are drained.
Display is blank,
even when the
power is turned
on.
Place the battery with
negative and positive ter-
minals matching those
indicated in the battery
compartment.
Battery terminals are
not in the correct
position.
Fasten the cuff correctly.
The cuff is not fas-
tened properly.
The device will
not measure.
Readings are too
high or too low.
Pressurization . . . . . . . . . . . . .Automatic, using micropump
Depressurization . . . . . . . . . .Constant air release-valve system
Power source . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 type AAA (1.5 volt) alkaline batteries
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(included)
Make sure you remain
very still and quiet during
the measurement.
You moved your arm
or body during the
measurement.
Position your wrist so it
is level with your heart,
using an arm rest if
needed.
The position of your
wrist is not correct.
Battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approximately 400 measurements
Operating environment . . . .50ºF to 104ºF (10ºC to 40ºC)
Less than 95% relative humidity
See Pg E-12 “Why
Measure Blood Pressure
at Home?”
The blood pressure
reading is different
from that measured
at a clinic or doctor’s
office.
Other
Storage environment . . . . . .14ºF to 140ºF (-10ºC to 60ºC)
Less than 95% relative humidity
Wrist Circumference Range 5.3 – 8.5”(13.5 – 21.5 cm),
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Depth: 0.8” (21 mm), Width: 2.5”
(63 mm), Height: 2.2” (56 mm),
Dimensions with case . . . . . .Length: 4.0” (102 mm), Width: 3.0”
(76 mm), Height: 3.3” (83 mm),
Remove the batteries.
Place back in correctly,
and try the measurement
again.
approximately
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.9 oz. (82 g) without batteries
NOTE: If the actions described above do not solve the problem,
contact A&D Medical or Auto Control Medical at the numbers listed
at the bottom of these pages. Do not attempt to repair the device
yourself.
Blood pressure measurements determined by the UB-511 are
equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the
cuff/stethoscope auscultation method within the limits prescribed
by the American National Standards Institute for electronic or
automated sphygmomanometers.
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