Cobolt
Speechmaster

TALKING BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR 

Instructions

Layout;

The unit deepens from the front to back.  Place the unit on a flat surface with the lowest end pointing towards you.  A pitted section can be found by running your finger down the machine.  This is the speaker and in the middle of this pitted section is a large, round button which is the ON/OFF/START button.

On the front of the unit you will feel a large flat section which is the digital display.  Below this section are 3 buttons -  the left hand button is the MINUS (-) button, the middle button is the MEMORY (M) button and the right hand button is the PLUS (+) button.

Near the bottom on the right side of the unit is a  connection hole where you connect a power adaptor (not supplied).  On the left side there is a connection hole where you connect the cuff to the main unit.

The display will show the time, the day and the month at all times. 

Inserting /Removing the Batteries;

Insertion: Open the battery compartment cover on the underside of the unit by exerting gentle pressure on the grated section located on the middle back of the unit.

You will need to use 4 x AA  Alkaline batteries (supplied). Insert each battery with the flat end against the spring inside the battery compartment. Replace the battery compartment cover, pressing it until it snaps into place.
Removal: When the battery symbol appears in the display, please replace the batteries with new ones.

The display showing the month will flash after inserting the batteries for the first time. Set the date and time as described further on in these instructions.

Please note the Date and Time will need to be reset each time the batteries are replaced. The previous measurement results are saved.

Setting the Time and Date;

Please note: Sighted assistance may be required for the setup of the Time and Date.

Insert batteries or press and hold the MEMORY (M) button for 5 seconds.  The year will flash on the display.
Set the year with the MINUS (-) and PLUS (+) buttons.  Once the correct year is selected then press the MEMORY (M) button.
Next the Month will flash, repeat step 2 as above until you have also set the Day, Hour and Minutes.
Once you have pressed the MEMORY (M) button after setting your minutes, the language will flash up with L1.  
Repeat step 2 as above until you have your desired language selected.  The language choices are:
	L1 = English
	L2 = Spanish
	L3 = Portuguese
	L4 = Greek
	L0 = Language off (meaning no voice output at all).
Once you have pressed the MEMORY (M) to confirm you language choice, you will see V01 flashing on the screen.  Repeat step 2 as above until you have the desired volume level selected.  The volume levels are:
	Vo1 = quiet
	Vo2 = medium
	Vo3 = loud
Finally confirm your volume choice by pressing the MEMORY (M) button.

Getting started;

You need to take the measurement on your bare arm and if wearing tight clothing, ensure that the circulation in the arm is not impaired when rolling up the sleeve.  It is always recommended to carry out measurements on the same arm.

Push the end piece of the air tube, which is connected to the cuff into the hole on the left side of the unit prior to use.
Ensure that the hose is not damaged and is securely attached. The blood pressure monitor is intended for use as a table-top unit.
Slide the open end of the cuff through the metal bracket so that the Velcro fastener is on the outside.
Open the cuff and slide over your left upper arm in line with your heart and the lower edge of the cuff should be 1 - 2 cm above the crease of the elbow. 
Position the air hose in the middle of your arm in line with your middle finger. Only position the cuff on the right arm if it cannot be used on the left arm.
Place your arm on the table with the palm uppermost. Pull the cuff tight and close the Velcro fastener. Avoid creating a space between arm and cuff. It may falsify the measured result.
Prior to taking the measurement, make sure you are seated and your arm is comfortably resting on a table.
Switch on the device with the ON/OFF/START button.
Select the desired memory by pressing the
	MINUS (-) and PLUS (+) buttons.  NB there are 2 	memories, each with 60 memory spaces to store 	measurements of 2 different people.
On pressing the ON/OFF/START button again the unit inflates the cuff until sufficient pressure has built up for a measurement. Then the unit slowly releases air from the cuff and carries out the measurement.
When the measurement is finished, the cuff is deflated completely. The systolic and diastolic blood pressure and the pulse value are announced (if speech function is on) and displayed. The blood pressure indicator on the left edge of the display flashes next to the relevant coloured bar depending on the WHO blood pressure classification (see main instructions). 
The measured values are stored automatically. A total of up to 120 measured values with time and date can be stored in two memories (U1 and U2).
The unit has an automatic switch-off function and will switch off automatically after a minute if no buttons are pressed. Alternatively, the unit can be switched off by pressing the START button.

Memory Function;

The unit has 2 memories to save up to 60 measurements (blood pressure and pulse with time and date) on each. The measured values are stored automatically. 

To hear and display the stored measurements;
Press the MEMORY (M) button and the unit will display each memory saved starting with  the average count of saved readings.  Pressing the MEMORY (M) button again will take you through the memories from the most recent through to the first one.
Repeatedly pressing the MEMORY (M) button will go through the saved measurements. 
To exit the Memory at any time, press the START button.  Alternatively, after the last stored measurement is announced press the MEMORY (M) button once more and the unit switches off automatically.
If all 60 memory locations in a memory are occupied, a new measured value is saved whilst the oldest value is deleted.
To delete all stored measurements in the memory;

Access one of the stored memories and then press and hold the MINUS (-) and PLUS (+)  buttons simultaneously for approximately 6 seconds. All measured data stored will be deleted automatically.
modified 26/03/2020