Panasonic EW3037 operating instructions Specifications

Symptom	Possible cause
The systolic pressure	• The hand with the cuff was held too low and
value or diastolic	not at heart level. (See page 12)
pressure value is high.	• The cuff was not attached properly. (See
	page 12.)
	• You moved your hand or body or you spoke
	during measurement. (See page 12.)
The systolic pressure	• The hand with the cuff was held too high and
value or diastolic	not at heart level. (See page 12.)
pressure value is low.	• You moved your hand or body or you spoke
	during measurement. (See page 12.)
The measured values	• Your posture was not the same for all
differ significantly.	measurements, or measurements were
	taken without sufficient time in between.
	Always wait approximately 5 minutes before
	taking another reading, and above all, relax.
The measured value	• Blood pressure varies in response to
differs from that	minute changes in your mental state, such
measured by the doctor.	as your reaction to your doctor taking the
The measured value is	measurement. One way to check this is to
different for each	bring the unit to your doctor’s office and
measurement.	directly compare the readings taken by
	your physician.
	• Relax for at least 5 minutes and then take
	another measurement.
Varying sounds and	• Changes in operating sounds and
pressurization speeds	pressurization speeds are normal and occur
occur during inflation of	due to the fact that measurements are
the cuff.	being made as the cuff is being inflated.
The measured value	• For persons with certain circulation problems,
obtained is different	there may be substantial differences in
from that measured at	blood pressure values measured at the
the upper arm.	upper arm versus at the wrist.

If the unit still appears to provide unusual or erroneous readings, consult your physician. If the unit does not appear to be functioning properly, contact Panasonic at 1-800-338-0552.

Specifications

Method of measurement:	Oscillometric System
Display:	Digital LCD
Measuring range:	Blood pressure: 0 - 280 mmHg
	Pulse rate: 30 - 160 pulse/min.
Measurement accuracy:	Pressure: ±3 mmHg
	Pulse rate: ±5%
Power source:	Two 1.5-volt alkaline (AAA/LR03) batteries
Operating environment:	10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
	30% to 85% RH
Storage environment:	-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
	10% to 95% RH
Wrist circumference	12.5 to 22.0 cm (5" to 8-3/4")
measurement range:
Dimensions (H#W#D):	54.0 #83. 0 #26.0 mm
	(2-1/8" #2-1/4" #1-1/32")
Weight:	90 g (3.2 oz.) not including batteries

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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