The Microlife BP B2 Basic is a reliable, fully-automatic upper arm digital blood pressure monitor. It is designed for home health management to track both blood pressure and pulse rate, while offering early detection for irregular heartbeats.
Product Specification
- Model Number: BP B2 Basic (or BP 3KA1-3N)
- Measurement Range (Blood Pressure): 60 to 255 mmHg (SYS); 40 to 200 mmHg (DIA)
- Measurement Range (Pulse): 40 to 200 beats per minute
- Dimensions & Weight: 131 × 90 × 60.5 mm, weighing 277 g (with batteries)
- Cuff Size: Conical SlimFit cuff for common arm sizes (22 to 42 cm)
- Power Source: 4 × 1.5V AA alkaline batteries or optional mains adapter (DC 6V, 600mA)
How to Use
- 1. Preparation
- Avoid eating, bathing, smoking, or consuming caffeine 30 minutes prior.
- Sit on a back-supported chair and rest for 5 minutes with your feet flat on the floor and legs uncrossed.
- 2. Placing the Cuff
- Remove tight or thick clothing from your upper arm. Do not roll up sleeves tight enough to cause constriction.
- Position the cuff 1 to 2 cm above your elbow.
- Ensure the "artery mark" on the cuff is resting directly over the artery on the inner side of your arm, and align the cuff to your heart level.
- 3. Measurement
- Press the ON/OFF button to start.
- The cuff will inflate automatically. Remain still, do not talk, and avoid tensing your arm muscles until the final results appear on the screen.
- Your systolic and diastolic blood pressure values, along with your pulse rate, will appear on the display.
Precautions & Disclaimer
- Medical Guidance: Do not alter medication dosages or initiate new treatments based purely on self-measured blood pressure readings without consulting your doctor.
- Device Handling: The unit has sensitive parts. Avoid dropping the device and handle the cuff carefully.
- Supervision: Keep the device away from young children as cables and small, detachable parts pose risks of strangulation or swallowing.
- Cuffs: Use only authentic Microlife cuffs designed specifically for this monitor.
