device. This system follows the classification sys
tem of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Blood pressure classification according to
WHO system*
Systolic
pressure
mmHg
Diastolic
pressure
mmHg
Blood
pressure
indicator
³
180
³
110
severe
hypertension
red
160 - 179 100 - 109
moderate
hypertension
orange
140 - 159 90 - 99
mild hyper
tension
yellow
130 - 139 85 - 89
high to nor
mal blood
pressure
green
120 - 129 80 - 84
normal
blood pres
sure
green
< 120
< 80
optimal
blood pres
sure
green
< 100
< 60
low blood
pressure
green
*Source: Chalmers J et al. WHO-ISH Hypertension
Guidelines Committee. 1999 World Health Organi
zation - International Society of Hypertension
Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension. J
Hypertens, 1999, 17:151-185.
Irregular heart rate detector
The device is equipped with an irregular heart rate
detector. An irregular heart rate is detected when
the heart rhythm varies above a pre-defined level
while the device is measuring the systolic and
diastolic blood pressure. During each measure
ment, this device records the heartbeat intervals
and calculates the standard deviation. If the stan
dard deviation exceeds a pre-defined threshold,
the irregular heart rate detector symbol lights up
when the measurement results are displayed (Fig.
5).
Caution:The appearance of the irregular heart rate
detector symbol indicates that a heart rate irregu
larity was detected during measurement. Usually
this is not a cause for concern. Due to the irregu
larity in your heart rate the blood pressure mea
surement might not be accurate, i.e. it might not
reflect the 'real' situation in your body. However,
if the symbol appears often, we recommend that
you seek medical advice. Please note that the
device does not replace a cardiac examination.
Preparing for use
Pairing the blood pressure monitor to
your Bluetooth device
Note: Before using the device, make sure the lock
switch is placed in the ‘on’ position (Fig. 6).
Note: To switch on the device for the first time,
press the 'on' button for 3 seconds.
Note: Before you use the device for the first time,
remove the protective foil from the display.
The blood pressure monitor is equipped with Blue
tooth Smart. You can receive your personal health
data on a mobile device that is equipped with the
Bluetooth Smart function. Download the Philips
HealthSuite health app from the App store or
Google Play. Use the search term 'Philips Health
Suite health app'. The app is available for iOS 8.0+
and Android 4.4+.
Note: You can only use the Philips HealthSuite
health app to communicate with the device. It is
not possible to use third party applications.
1
Download the Philips HealthSuite health app
on your mobile device, start the Setup wizard
and follow the steps to create a user profile and
add the blood pressure monitor.
2 Make sure the app is active and Bluetooth is on
when pairing is in progress.
-
Keep the mobile device and the blood pres
sure monitor within transmission range (no
more than 5 meters from each other, in the
same room).
3 With the device turned off, press the 'on' button
for 3 seconds, until it turns on in pairing mode.
-
These symbols are shown on the display
alternately, indicating that the connection is
being established: (Fig. 7) and (Fig. 8).
4 When pairing is successful, the app shows this
symbol: (Fig. 9). The app shows which user pro
file is assigned to you.
-
If the connection fails, the display shows this
symbol: (Fig. 10).
-
The blood pressure monitor has 2 user pro
files. If both user profiles are in use, choose
an existing profile to overwrite.
-
You can also delete both user profiles by
pressing and holding the user ID button for
approx. 10 seconds. The display of the
device shows 'del'. All stored date is deleted
and you have to follow step 1-4 to pair and
add a new user.
5 The blood pressure monitor shows the Blue
tooth icon on the display as soon the connec
tion has been established and switches off
automatically after a few seconds.
When the blood pressure monitor is successfully
paired with your mobile device, the blood pressure
monitor automatically transmits your personal
health data to your mobile device via Bluetooth
Smart.
Note: Only when the Philips HealthSuite health
app is active, your personal health data can be
transmitted.
Measuring blood pressure
Tips for proper measurement
- Rest for 5 minutes before you measure your
blood pressure.
- Wait at least 3 minutes between measurements.
This allows your blood circulation to recover.
