SERVICE MANUAL

MEDITECH ABPM-05
Operation of the Meditech ABPM-05 device BP5I2241 – 2006.05.25.

Operation of Meditech ABPM-05

The device's intended use is to sequentally measure blood pressure and store the results
over a period of 24 hours, during the normal daily activity of the patient.
ABPM-05 is a battery operated electronic device with a power source of 2 AA sized batteries
or a NiMH accumulator.
The input of the DC-DC transformer with IC13 switch mode is connected to the power
source via F2 fuse. It provides a VSTAB voltage of approximately 5V which supplies the IC8
supervisor microcontroller, the LCD1 LCD driver and the two analogous switches IC: IC9 and
IC15. The same voltage charges the button cell B1 through D2 diode and R12 resistance.
When there is no operating power source in the device, the B1 button cell supplies the IC
power needs (VORA) of IC6 clock.
The digital part of the measurement electronics operate from the VKAP voltage, which is the
same as the VSTAB voltage, but it can be switched off by the IC8 supervisor microcontroller
through OFF sign to the T3 transistor. The electronics of pressure measurement operate
through VANA power supply, which is created from a VKAP sign by the IC16 fix 4V
stabilisator.
High current consumption components (motor pump and valves) operate from the VPOWER
voltage. This voltage is produced by the IC14 DC-DC transformer and it is usually 3.6 V, but
the IC1 main microcontroller can increase it up to 4.6 V via a GEAR sign. The DC-DC
transformer is connected to the power source via the F1 fuse. It operates only, if the main
microcontroller is switched on via VPEN sign and only if the supervisor microcontroller allows
it through a VPWR sign. In case of switching it off, the operation of the motor and the valve
is attached via the T2 FET as well. This dual cut off is a safety function, so that it will also
happen in case of any component failure.
The supply (VRXD) of the T4,T5 transistors is normally between 4.5 and 5 V. There is an off
mode of the device, when it's „totally” switched off. In this case the supervisor
microcontroller IC8 switches even this supply off in order to decrease the current
consumption.
In the stand-by mode of the device, the supervisor microcontroller IC8 regularly reads the
status of the two pushbuttons of the device, the TIMER interrupt line of the real-time clock
IC6, and the presence of any signal on the optical serial line. If either pushbutton is pressed,
or the real-time clock IC6 sends a TIMER signal, or a character is received on the optical
serial line, the supervisor microcontroller IC8 switches the other parts of the device on
(VKAP, VANA). Now the device is in on mode.
Then, in this on mode of the device, the supervisor microcontroller IC8 has mainly safety
functions.
In its on mode, the ABPM-05 device is controlled by the main microcontroller IC1. The main
microcontroller executes the program stored in the IC3 EPROM, and it uses the IC4 external
RAM during runtime, too. It reads the current time from the IC6 real-time clock and it sets
the real-time clock to send a TIMER signal after 1 minute. It communicates with the IC6
real-time clock and the IC7 LCD driver through the SCL and SDA of the I2C bus.
The measurement plan (monitoring schedule) and the results (blood pressure and pulse rate
readings, event markers, service and error codes) are stored in the IC5 EEPROM. The main
microcontroller can read and write the EEPROM using a simulated I2C bus, but writing has
to be enabled on the DWP line handled by the supervisor microcontroller IC8, too. This can
be accomplished by sending a command to the supervisor microcontroller.
The main microcontroller IC1 can communicate with the user’s personal computer on an
optical serial line. Communication is initiated by the user’s personal computer in each case.
The signals sent by the personal computer through one fiber of a twin plastic optical cable
are received by the photodiode of the optical connector D3, they reach the receiver based

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on the transistors T4 and T5, then the signal conditioner IC10A. The conditioned
asynchronous serial signals are then received and interpreted by the main microcontroller.
The asynchronous serial signals sent by the main microcontroller IC1 go through the signal
conditioner IC10B to the LED of the optical connector D3, driven by the transistor T6. Optical
signals sent by the device use the other fiber of the twin plastic optical cable to be
transferred to the user’s personal computer.
The pneumatic system of the ABPM-05 device consists of the motor pump MOT1, the
operating valve V1, the safety valve V2, the pressure sensor IC17, the blood pressure
measurement cuff, and the airway connecting components. Dust protection of the pneumatic
system is ensured by dust separation filters, one on the suction side of the motor pump
MOT1, another in the tube going to the cuff connector.
The piezo-resistive pressure sensor bridge IC17 converts pressure level in the pneumatic
system to electric signal. The bridge is supplied by a current generator consisting of the
active components IC11B, T7-T9. The output signal of the pressure sensor bridge is going
through an amplifier-filter stage based on the operating amplifiers IC12, IC11A and IC11D to
the internal AD converter of the main microcontroller IC1. The bridge balance at zero
pressure level is set by the choice of appropriate value resistors for positions R32 and R33,
while the amplification by the choice of an appropriate value resistor for position R41.
For the increased accuracy of pressure measurement, the oscillation signals are amplified the
AC-coupled stage based on the IC11C operating amplifier, then they are converted by the
internal AD converter of the main microcontroller IC1.
The supervisor microcontroller IC8 opens and closes the safety valve V2 due to the
commands received from the main microcontroller IC1. For safety reasons, however, it
keeps the safety valve closed for maximum approximately 3 minutes. If it does not receive a
command from the main microcontroller to open the safety valve within this timeout, it
opens the safety valve and resets the main microcontroller.
The operating valve V1 is controlled by the main microcontroller IC1. The valve will be
opened if there are some smaller pressure strippings (low pressure) during the
measurements.
The motor pump MOT1 is controlled by the main microcontroller as well. In order to be more
silent, the motor usually operates on a lower voltage. In case of a higher pressure, the main
microcontroller increases the voltage of the motor through a GEAR sign.
The buzzer BZ1 (which gives an acoustic acknowledgement if a pushbutton of the device is
pressed) and the jumper JP1 (which serves only calibration purposes) are connected to the
main microcontroller IC1.
At the appropriate command, the main microcontroller IC1 measures the voltage of the
operating power source through the resistor network consisting of the resistors R76 and
R75, and it writes the result to the LCD, thus making it possible for the user to check the
remnant power of the AA size batteries.
The IC13 DC-DC transformer checks the inlet voltage through the R66, R67 resistance
divider. If the values fall under the safe rate, the supervisor microcontroller IC8 switches the
main microcontroller IC1 off, attaches the operation of the motor and the openes the closed
valves. The main microcontroller will be kept switched off as long as the power supply is too
low and it's operation will be only allowed if the power supply is back to the normal level.

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ABPM-05 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

Tools:
- Adjustable, current limited power supply (0.5-3V, 3A)
- Digital multimeter (min. 3 digits, 0.1-10V, 1mA-2A)
- Soldering iron, screw-driver, pincers
- Pressure meter (0-300 mmHg, ±1 mmHg)
- Pump, valve and tubing
- PC and OI3 (or OI4) optical interface
- User program: CARDIOVISION v1.7 or later
- Service program: ABPM Service v1.0.0.26 or later

Chapters:
- SERVICE PROCEDURE
- CHECK PROCEDURES
- REPAIR METHODS
- TYPICAL PROBLEMS

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SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Record the problems

Ask the user to send or bring the faulty device to the service with its own accessories (at least the cuff). Faults of the accessories are
frequent causes of problems. One of the most frequent faults is the leaking of the cuff.
The data and codes stored by the device when the problems occurred are necessary, too. It is best if the faulty device was not re-
programmed and you can read data and codes directly from the device. Upload data from the device to your PC with the user program at
once, so that they are not lost accidentally.
Make sure the problem indicated by the user really exists and you can reproduce it so that you can check whether it is eliminated as a
result of repairs. If the fault is unknown, you have do a device checkup to find the problem (E7.0).

2. Define the causes of the problems

Checks should always be started by checking basic functions. The instruction "Exchange device" in the Check procedures chapter (see
later) means that this description does not include instructions for further troubleshooting and repairs. To decide whether another device
should really be given to the user in exchange is not the objective of this description.
Displaying the service code on the LCD may be necessary for service purposes. The procedure to achieve this is purposefully difficult – you
have to press and hold the extra measurement button while an error code is displayed on the LCD, and when the voltage appears on the
LCD, you have to press the event button, too, then release both buttons.

3. Make repairs
If you have to open and disassemble the device, it is always worth cleaning the operating valve tightener.

4. Check the operation of the device

At the end of repairs, always make a full check of the device.

5. Document your work

All performed checks and repairs have to be documented in accordance with the usual practice of the given service. The report must
include the serial number(s) of the device(s), the short description of the found problem(s), the performed check(s) and repair(s), a list of
the used spare parts, the date of repairs and the signature of the responsible repairing person.

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CHECK PROCEDURES

E1.0 Checking basic functions

What to do Error Elimination Note

E1.1 Insert fully charged There is nothing on the LCD Check the power supply (E2.0)
accumulators in the battery
compartment
The voltage displayed on the Use new batteries or fully Using not fully recharged batteries
LCD is lower than 2.4V charged accumulators may be misleading
E1.2 Wait for the disappearance of About 10 seconds
the voltage display
The middle point in the lowest Check the clock circuit (E4.0)
part of the LCD is displayed
during the voltage display
E1.3 Press and release the event Nothing happens Exchange device The other button getting stuck may
(heart) button cause the problem, too
E1.4 Press and release the day- Nothing happens Exchange device The other button getting stuck may
period (crescent moon) button cause the problem, too
E1.5 Press and hold the measure Nothing happens Exchange device
(triangle) button
Not all segments are displayed Exchange device
on the LCD
There are no beeps on pressing Checking solderings on buzzer
the button
Exchange device

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E2.0 Checking power supply

What to do Error Elimination Note

E2.1 Inspect the battery contacts Deficiency, deformation, break, Repair deformation or exchange
oxidation battery contact(s)
E2.2 Insert accumulators in the <2.4V Exchange the accumulators
device and measure their
voltage
Measure the voltage of the Difference between the voltage Exchange device
accumulators with a multimeter measured by the multimeter
and the device (as displayed
on the LCD) is >0,2V
E2.3 Measure the power >800mA Exchange device
consumption of the device

E3.0 Checking communication

What to do Error Elimination Note

E3.1 Start the service program, wait Connection does not work well Check settings and the Follow the description of the service
for connection or it does not work at all interface program
Check the operation of the
device (E1.0)
Exit other programs using the
serial line, remove TSRs
Exchange device

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E4.0 Checking the clock circuit

What to do Error Elimination Note

E4.1 Insert accumulators in the Only if there have been no batteries
battery compartment wait at in the device for months or after
least one hour, then set the changing the button cell B1
clock of the device supplying the clock IC
Voltage display does not Exchange the button cell B1 Only in case of automatic voltage
disappear and the crescent supplying the clock IC display after inserting the AA
moon is displayed batteries
E4.2 Read the date and time of the Connection fails Check connection (E3.0) The device stores the last two bits
device with the connection of the year only and the program
function of the service program calculates the year accordingly
Wrong date or time Adjust the clock of the PC last
used for programming the
device or setting its clock
E4.3 Adjust the clock of your PC, Wrong date or time Exchange device The following points have to be
then write date and time to the carried out only if the problem is
device with the time setting not likely to have been caused by
function of the service program. the different settings of PCs
Read back the date and time
you just wrote
E4.4 Remove the accumulators. Wrong date or time Further check (E4.5). If it has If there is no error, the E4.5 point
Re-insert them one day later been done already, exchange does not have to be carried out.
and read the date and time of device
the device
E4.5 Remove the accumulators and <1.1V Exchange the button cell and You do not have to necessarily wait
measure the voltage of the repeat the whole clock circuit a full day. It is recommended to
internal button cell. Repeat this check (E4.0) make a measurement from time to
measurement one day later time because the problem usually
turns out earlier.
Exchange device
The date or time is wrong if it differs from the real date and time by at least 3 minutes during one day. PC clocks are usually rather inaccurate, too!

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E5.0 Checking the pneumatic system / airtightness

This stage checks the device and/or the cuff. If you want to check the device, apply a flawless, normal size cuff around an approximately 10-15
cm diameter cylinder with a rigid wall (artificial arm). When there is no pressure, there should be approximately half an inch free room between
the cuff and the cylinder. A better solution is to use a high thermocapacity, ½ liter air tank instead of the cuff.

What to do Error Elimination Note

E5.1 Start the connection function of It does not work or it sends an Check communication (E4.0)
the service program error message
E5.2 Start the airtightness test of the The device does not start Check communication (E4.0)
service program pumping in 10 seconds.
Exchange device
E5.3 Wait. The device is pumping Pumping does not end in 1 Eliminate air leakage *Cuff
minute
E5.4 Wait. 2 seconds after pumping, >270 mmHg Check and clean operating
the pressure should decrease to valve tightener
about 250 mmHg
Exchange device
<220 mmHg Eliminate air leakage *Cuff
Exchange device
E5.5 Wait 1 minute. Leakage test >3 mmHg with air tank, Eliminate air leakage *Cuff
>6 mmHg if a cuff is used
E5.6 Wait. Deflation speed test >1600 ms with air tank, Check and clean operating Check both values displayed by the
>2400 ms if a cuff is used valve tightener service program
Safety valve test. >5 sec with air tank, Check safety valve.
>8 sec if a cuff is used
E5.7 Start a new airtightness test The pressure displayed by the Clean or exchange the filter in
but this time with a free air device is higher than 2 mmHg the tube to the cuff connector
connector
Exchange device

*Cuff: loss of air may be caused by a wrong cuff, too.

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E6.0 Checking pressure measurement

Apply a flawless, normal size cuff around an approximately 10-15 cm diameter cylinder with a rigid wall (artificial arm). When there is no
pressure, there should be approximately half an inch free room between the cuff and the cylinder. A better solution is to use a high
thermocapacity, ½ liter air tank instead of the cuff. Connect the calibrated pressure meter, an air pump to increase pressure, and a valve to
decrease pressure.

What to do Error Elimination Note

E6.1 *Decrease pressure to zero in *This is very important! Always
the connected pneumatic check with the calibrated pressure
system* meter, too*
E6.2 Start the connection point of It does not work or sends an Check communication (E4.0)
the service program error message
E6.3 Start the pressure measuring The device does not show "v Exchange device Wait for 5-10 seconds to see this
mode point of the service 0" and then " 0" on the LCD state
program
E6.4 Set 100 mmHg with the pump Difference between pressure Exchange device
and the valve on your meter and tested device is
calibrated pressure meter >3 mmHg
E6.5 Set 200 mmHg Difference is >3 mmHg Exchange device
E6.6 Set 300 mmHg Difference is >3 mmHg Exchange device
E6.7 Exit pressure measuring mode The pressure does not Check communication (E4.0)
decrease, the device does not and the operation of the valves
switch back to the normal
mode
Exchange device

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E7.0 Checking the device

What to do Error Elimination Note

E7.1 Check basic functions (E1.0)
E7.2 Check power supply (E2.0).
E7.3 Checking pneumatic system
(E5.0)
E7.4 Check pressure measurement
(E6.0)
E7.5 Start a blood pressure Pressure does not decrease Exchange device It is not necessary to measure
measurement and when under 50 mmHg in 5 seconds accurately. Only the fast decrease
pumping stops, disconnect the of the pressure should be sensed
power supply of the device
E7.6 Program the device with the The device cannot be Check communication (E4.0) The device should be programmed
user program programmed so that the first measurement be
taken in some minutes from the
moment of programming
The device does not start See related point of the
measurements at the TYPICAL PROBLEMS chapter
programmed time
E7.7 Press the event button and The device does not measure Exchange device Do not move during the blood
measure your blood pressure. pressure measurement
Record the result displayed on
the LCD
Upload and display the results The measured result is not Exchange device The problem may be caused by the
with the user program displayed or it is not the same fault of the user program, too, or
as the one on the LCD possibly because the user program
is damaged

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REPAIR METHODS

J1.0 Airtightness problems

1. If the cuff is leaking, exchange the cuff.
2. If the device is leaking, check and point out the cause. If the system is leaking heavily, most frequently tubes are disconnected or loose.
In case of minor leaking (5-20 mmHg in one minute), it is possible that one of the rubber components is worn or the motor pump is
leaking. Separate small sections of the pneumatic system after pumping up to locate the leaking.

J2.0 Pushbuttons
1. If the buttons can be hardly operated or they get stuck, the reason is usually the contamination of the knobs. Disassemble the housing,
remove the button knobs, clean the knobs, the buttons, and the housing around them.
2. The unreliable operation of the buttons can be the result of a wrong assembling of the device /housing/. Pay attention to careful
assembling after repairs.

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TYPICAL PROBLEMS

• There is nothing on the LCD

Check power supply (E2.0).
• The device is on, but measurements cannot be started
Check power supply (E2.0).
• The device does not carry out the preset measurement program (schedule)
Check the voltage of batteries in the device. Check power supply (E2.0). Check the functioning of buttons. Check the clock circuit (E4.0).
Read out the results of the wrong measurements. If there are service codes, you can use them in searching for the error.
• Complaint: „The device does measure but it does not store the results”
It is often not an error of the device. It is a frequent complaint if the device starts the measurements at programmed times but it cannot
complete them for some reason. This gives no or just a few valid readings (with BP values), but it may give the patient the impression
that all measurements were carried out. The reason may be an error of the device, but it can be the low voltage of batteries or a leaking
cuff, too. Checks and repairs should be based on the service codes you can read out from the device.
• The device beeps a lot
Read out the data of the device. If the device is programmed to measure at each minute or two minutes, the frequently attempted (and
possibly unsuccessful) measurements may cause the frequent beeping, too. Checks and repairs should be based on the service codes you
can read out from the device.
• The device measures voltage inaccurately
Measure the voltage of the batteries with a multimeter and compare them with the voltage measured by the device. A slight difference is
acceptable (max. 0,2V) because the device does not measure exactly the same voltage.
• The clock does not work
Check power supply (E2.0). Check the clock circuit (E4.0).
• Complaint: „The device cannot measure high blood pressure”
Check the preset pressure limit with the user settings point of the service program. If it is too low, this caused the device to abort
measurements. Check airtightness (E5.0). Measure with the cuff that belongs to the device because the problem is typically caused by
the cuff.

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ABPM-05 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOSPITAL SERVICES

The objective of this document is to guide technical personnel to check the operation of the Meditech ABPM-05 device, and to discern faults of
the device and those of accessories. All checks described in this document are carried out without opening the housing of the device. Checks
should be carried out with the accessories belonging to the device. However, you will need a reliable, perfect set of spare accessories to
distinguish faults of the device and those of its accessories.

Avoid rescheduling the device if it contains data of an unsuccessful or otherwise suspect monitoring, and it may need to be repaired in an
authorized Meditech service. These data may give valuable help to service personnel in locating faults.

Tools:
- PC and a set of ABPM-05 accessories
- Pressure meter (0-300 mmHg)
- Digital multimeter (min. 3 digits, 0.1-10V, 1mA-2A)
- Pump, valve and tubing
- User program: CARDIOVISION v1.7 or later
- Service program: ABPM Service v1.0.0.26 or later

The first column in the following tables contains checks to follow step by step. The second column describes possible errors. If you encounter
one of these errors, the device is probably faulty. To decide if it really is or not, check the notes in the third column, because some conditions
may imitate the error even with a perfect device.

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1. Checking basic functions

What to do Error Note

1.1 Insert 4 fully charged AA accumulators in The LCD of the device remains blank or Accumulators may be faulty, too. Check them and repeat
the battery compartment of the device. the displayed voltage is lower than 2.4V. this check with another set of accumulators.
Voltage display does not disappear If there have been no accumulators in the device for
within 15 seconds. weeks, the backup button cell inside may have run down.
Wait an hour and recheck.
1.2 Check the voltage of the AA accumulators The difference between the voltage The consumption of the device slightly decreases the
with a multimeter. shown by the device and that measured voltage of the accumulators as measured by the device.
with the multimeter is >0.3V
1.3 Check the „stand-by” and the „pumping to Current consumption >5mA in stand-by The internal resistance of the multimeter disturbs the
open air” current consumption of the mode or >700mA while pumping to power supply of the device. If its internal resistance is
device. Then disconnect the multimeter open air (no cuff connected). too high, the device cannot even switch to stand-by
from the device. mode.
1.4 Press the buttons and watch the LCD. There is no beep on pressing a button or Disconnect the multimeter before this step because its
some LCD segments are faulty. internal resistance may disturb the operation of the
device.
1.5 Connect the device to the PC, start the No connection. Time should be on the LCD before the connection.
service program, choose Connect.
The operation of the device is uncertain. Another PC program (TSR) may disturb the connection.
1.6 Set the clock of the device with the clock- The date is wrong or the clock is more If you do not suspect that the clock is faulty, it is enough
setting function of the service program. than 5 minutes late or fast. to wait for a short time. Before setting the clock of the
Read it back and recheck after 24 hours. device, check and adjust the PC calendar and clock, too.
1.7 Program the device with the User program The device cannot be programmed or it Program the device only if you have not found any errors
and wait for a measurement. does not measure at the programmed so far, because error codes in the device are deleted by
time. the programming.
1.8 Press the event button, then the start The device does not measure the blood Apply cuff to your arm and do not move during the
button and measure your blood pressure pressure. measurement. Record the result as seen on the LCD.
1.9 Read out and check the event and the The measurement or the event is Data are not stored if the data memory of the device is
reading with the User program. missing or the result of the blood already full.
pressure measurement is wrong.

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2. Checking the pneumatic system, airtightness and measurement accuracy

This stage checks the device and/or the cuff. If you want to check the device only, apply a flawless, normal size cuff around an approximately 10-15
cm diameter cylinder with a rigid wall (artificial arm). When there is no pressure, there should be approximately half an inch free room between the
cuff and the cylinder. A better solution is to use a high thermocapacity, ½ liter air tank instead of the cuff. Connect cuff or air tank to device.
Connect device to PC.

What to do Error Note

2.1 Start the airtightness test in the service The device does not start pumping Before the connection the time should be on the LCD.
program. within 15 seconds.
2.2 Wait: the device is pumping. Pumping does not stop in 1 minute Leaking; may be caused by the fault of the cuff, too.
Wait: 2 seconds after pumping, the Pressure is >270 mmHg or <220 mmHg
pressure should decrease to about
250 mmHg.
Wait 1 minute: leakage test. >3 mmHg with air tank Leaking may also be caused by the fault of the cuff.
>6 mmHg with cuff around a cylinder
Wait: deflation speed test. >1600 ms with air tank Check both displayed deflation values.
>2400 ms with cuff around a cylinder
Safety valve test. >5 sec with air tank
>8 sec with cuff around a cylinder
2.3 Disconnect cuff/air tank. Start another The pressure displayed by the device is Nothing should block or obstruct the pneumatic system.
airtightness test with free air connector. higher than 2 mmHg.
2.4 The pressure in the pneumatic system The device does not switch to pressure
must be 0 before this step. Connect measuring mode in 15 seconds.
external pressure meter, pump and valve
and check and ensure that pressure is 0.
Then start the pressure measuring point
of the service program.
2.5 Set 100, 200 and 300 mmHg with the Difference is >3 mmHg. When defining the error, take the inaccuracy of your own
pump and the valve on the external pressure meter into consideration, too.
pressure meter. Check LCD display on
device.

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ABPM-05 service and error codes

The ABPM-05 device creates a 1 byte long service code in case of unsuccessful
measurements or errors. This code refers to the cause of the error. Then the device creates
a simplified error code from the service code. The device stores both codes in its EEPROM.
The simplified error code will be displayed on the LCD, too. The user needs the simplified
error code only. The service code is meant for service and development purposes. Any
future modification of the internal program may affect the service codes without notice (e.g.,
new service codes may appear), but the error codes will be unchanged.
Service and error codes do not have an absolute certainty. Almost any code can occur due to
electric disturbances, and movements of the patient may also imitate several kinds of errors,
too. The need for absolute error identification is secondary to tolerability, patient compliance
and safety. Therefore, the pneumatic system of the device may not be under pressure long
enough to identify the cause of an error exactly. Codes confirming one another or the same
codes occurring repeatedly are very likely to show the cause of the error properly.
Displaying the service code on the LCD may be necessary for service purposes. The
procedure to achieve this is purposefully difficult – you have to press and hold the extra
measurement button while an error code is displayed on the LCD, and when the voltage
appears on the LCD, you have to press the event button, too, then release both buttons.

List of service codes with corresponding error codes in italics (simplified)

80 90 - 98 1 Operating valve error / patient

81 9 Supervisor microcontroller motion
watchdog 99 9 -
82 9 Supervisor microcontroller 9A 33 Pumps too long (not for first
SW watchdog time)
83 9 Main microcontroller watchdog 9B 33 Tries to pump to same level for
84 99 Pressure measured with open fourth time
valves ... 9 -
85 2 Measurement interrupted A1 1 Measurement timeout
manually A3 1 Noisy measurement
86 2 Measurement interrupted A5 34 No oscillations
manually A6 1 Invalid result
87 3 Low voltage A7 1 Too much motion
88 31 No pressure when pumping ... 9 -
89 32 Clogged when pumping B1 2 Button held for long time
8A 33 Pumps too long when pumping (measurement)
8B 1 Clogging (pumping) B2 2 Button held for long time (event)
8C 1 Clogging (deflation) B3 2 Buttons held for long time (more)
8D 1 Clogging (overpressure) B6 2 Button held for long time (day p.)
8E 1 Too long measurement ... 9 -
8F 1 Cannot set to pressure C0 90 Supervisor microcontroller does
90 9 - not answer
91 99 High zero pressure C1 90 Operating valve error
92 8 Pressure limit (motion) C2 90 Safety valve error
93 8 Pressure limit (first time) C3 90 EEPROM error
94 8 Pressure limit (second time) C4 90 Wrong service block
95 99 No measurement because of C5 90 RAM error
prohibition C6 90 ROM error
96 4 Supervisor microcontroller reset C7 90 Calibration jumper connected
97 1 Cannot set zero pressure level ... 9 -

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List of error codes (simplified)

1 aborted measurement 31 cuff missing or loose

2 manually interrupted 32 cuff tubing clogged
3 battery rundown 33 cuff leaking or loose
4 batteries changed 34 cuff not on arm
8 pressure limit exceeded
9 temporary disturbance 90, 99 device error

List of service codes with explanation with corresponding error codes in italics

The following list contains service codes and corresponding error codes. Numbered lines in
the description part explain the actions that should be taken to identify and fix the causes of
the given code. Actions to take are listed in the order of probability. First follow instruction
#1, if this does not help, proceed to instruction #2, etc. Repairs should be done in
authorized services only!

80 90 UNUSED SERVICE CODE

1. No repairs necessary. If encountered several times, exchange device.
81 9 The watchdog circuit of the supervisor microcontroller has signalled.
Operation of the supervisor microcontroller was disturbed by some electric
signal but it resumed automatically.
1. No repairs necessary.
2. If encountered several times, check the soldering of the supervisor
microcontroller. Exchange device if necessary.
82 9 The watchdog program function of the supervisor microcontroller sensed an
error.
Data of the supervisor microcontroller show that the main microcontroller
has been in a given state for too long (10-150 sec, depending on state).
1. No repairs necessary.
2. If encountered several times, check the soldering of the supervisor
microcontroller. Exchange device if necessary.
83 9 The watchdog circuit of the main microcontroller has signalled.
Operation of the main microcontroller was disturbed by some electric signal
but it resumed automatically.
1. No repairs necessary.
2. If encountered several times, check the soldering of the main and the
supervisor microcontroller, the ROM and RAM. Exchange device if
necessary.
84 99 The device senses lasting pressure with open valves.
The value of the analog signal measured at zero pressure has to fall
between given limits. Either the pressure measuring circuit went wrong or
the device was not able to open the valves and it is under pressure. The
latter case is highly improbable since the device has two valves controlled
by two different controllers. The device checks the pressure continuously
and if the above case persists, it does not start measurements. It tries to
open the valves every minute, stores service and error codes, and displays
error codes. The acoustic signal relating to the displayed error code cannot
be disabled.
1. Exchange the device.

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85 2 The measurement was interrupted by the patient.

The patient pressed the measurement button during a measurement
process.
1. No repairs necessary.
2. If it is not caused by the patient, check and repair the button.
86 2 The measurement was interrupted by the patient.
The patient pressed the event or the day period button during a
measurement process.
1. No repairs necessary.
2. If it is not caused by the patient, check and repair the button.
87 3 Low voltage.
The measurement was aborted due to low voltage of the operating power
source.
1. No repairs necessary.
2. Check voltage.
88 31 On the first pumping, the pressure is permanently too low.
There is no cuff connected or the device is losing air heavily (e.g., a tube in
the pneumatic system is disconnected).
1. No repairs necessary.
2. Check airtightness.
89 32 On the first pumping, the pressure increases extremely fast (clogging).
If the air tank is too small, the pressure increases very fast on pumping
(more than 100 mmHg in one second). Its reason is the clogging of the
device or the cuff (e.g., there is some water in the device or the tube of
the cuff is broken) or possibly – very rarely – the fault of the pressure
measuring circuit.
1. No repairs necessary.
2. Check for clogging.
8A 33 On the first pumping, the motor pumps for too long.
The device is losing air or there is a hole in the cuff.
1. Change cuff
2. Check airtightness.
8B 1 Clogging – by pumping.
If the device strongly overpumps or overdeflates, it is likely that the tube
of the cuff is broken. Since on the very first pumping the program directly
checks for clogging (see service code 89), it is possible that this
phenomenon is caused by the moving of the patient. Therefore, nothing
happens on the first detection of this phenomenon, but two subsequent
occurrences cause the device to abort the measurement and generate this
service code. The reason of the error is probably the moving of the patient
either directly or by breaking the tube of the cuff. This service code
indicates that a measurement was aborted after an overpumping.
1. No repairs necessary.
2. Check for clogging.
8C 1 Clogging – by deflation.
This is the same as service code 8B, except that the second phenomenon
(when the measurement was aborted) was not an overpumping but an
overdeflation. Contrary to service code 8B, this error can be caused by an
error of the operating valve.
1. No repairs necessary.
2. Check for clogging.

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8D 1 Clogging – overpressure.
There is overpressure in the device but it is probably the side effect of the
situation described at service code 8B. Probably, it was caused by the
moving of the patient or the breaking of the cuff tube.
1. No repairs necessary.
2. Check for clogging.
8E 1 Measuring time safety check signal.
The device checks measuring time at three levels (measuring algorithm,
safety check of the main microcontroller, supervisor microcontroller), and
this is the signal from the middle level. Since it is not the first (algorithm)
level that signalled, the reason is some error, probably a temporary
disturbance.
1. No repairs necessary. If encountered several times, exchange device.
8F 1 Device regularly cannot step to required pressure level.
The error is probably caused by the moving of the patient or less probably
by some temporary clogging.
1. No repairs necessary.
2. Check for clogging.
90 9 UNUSED SERVICE CODE
1. No repairs necessary. If encountered several times, exchange device.
91 99 The zero pressure is too high when starting the measurement.
When starting the measurement, the value obtained on defining the zero
pressure is too high. The pressure measuring circuit went wrong or the
valves are closed and the device is under pressure.
1. Exchange the device.
92 8 Pressure over the preset limit for too long.
The moving of the patient increased the pressure over the preset pressure
limit for a prolonged period. The error is directly caused by the moving of
the patient, but the original reason is the improper setting of the pressure
limit. By increasing the preset limit, the error can be simply eliminated. The
overpressure can possibly be caused by the clogging of the cuff tube, too.
1. No repairs necessary.
93 8 A pressure step over the pressure limit would be necessary for the
measurement.
The device tried to step to a pressure that the pressure limit does not
allow.
1. No repairs necessary.
94 8 The device tried to pump above the pressure limit.
When pumping to a pressure level, the pressure always decreases a little
after the motor pump stops. To ensure the accurate setting, the device
pumps a little over the required level. However, it cannot do so around the
preset pressure limit because overpressure may cause the measurement to
be aborted. Even in this case, it can usually reach the required pressure
with maximum two attempts. This service code means that the device
made several attempts but could not succeed. The service code may signal
some minor leakage, too.
1. No repairs necessary.
2. Check airtightness.

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95 99 The device did not measure due to internal prohibition.

After two consequent error codes 99 (even if the service codes generating
them were different), the device will be prohibited and it will not carry out
automatic measurements. It does start a measurement if the measurement
button is pressed, however. If it is able to measure blood pressure,
prohibition will be cancelled. Rescheduling the device eliminates the
prohibition, too.
1. Exchange the device.
96 4 The operating power supply of the supervisor microcontroller failed.
It indicates that the AA batteries were replaced. Another possible cause is
a contact fault in the battery compartment.
1. No repairs necessary.
2. Check power supply related components.
97 1 Zero pressure level setting lasts too long.
The patient was moving so much for a longer period that it was impossible
to set the zero pressure level. The determination of zero pressure level is
not sensitive to motion, so the extent of moving which can generate this
service code is so high that it is not worth starting a measurement in such
a case.
1. No repairs necessary.
98 1 The operating valve is faulty and/or the patient moves too much.
The opening of the operating valve is regularly followed by insufficient
pressure decrease. Possible causes: a gag of the operating valve or too
much patient movement. Data analysis confirmed that the second cause
has an absolute majority. (The excess patient motion may, however, be
the result of a partial gag of the valve, too, because a lasting constant or
very slowly decreasing pressure can be so inconvenient that the patient
reacts with moving.) See also service code C1.
1. No repairs necessary.
2. Check airtightness.
99 9 UNUSED SERVICE CODE
1. No repairs necessary. If encountered several times, exchange device.
9A 33 The motor pumps for too long (not at the very first pumping).
The error is similar to the error described at service code 8A, the difference
is that it did not occur on the very first pumping, only later. The device is
losing air or there is a hole in the cuff.
1. Change cuff
2. Check airtightness
9B 33 The device tried to pump to the same pressure level four times.
Pressure drops between the attempts to pump to the same pressure step
are normal. Possible causes: the device is not airtight, the cuff is leaking or
- rarely – excess patient movement.
1. Change cuff
2. Check airtightness.
9C ...
... A0 9 UNUSED SERVICE CODES
1. No repairs necessary. If encountered several times, exchange device.
A1 1 Measurement timeout.
The device could not measure the blood pressure within the time limit for a
measurement. The reason is usually the moving of the patient.
1. No repairs necessary.

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A2 1 UNUSED SERVICE CODE

1. No repairs necessary. If encountered several times, exchange device.
A3 1 Noisy measurement.
The measurement failed because of the moving of the patient.
1. No repairs necessary.
A4 33 UNUSED SERVICE CODE
1. No repairs necessary. If encountered several times, exchange device.
A5 34 No oscillations.
The patient did not wear the cuff.
1. No repairs necessary.
A6 1 The result of the measurement is physiologically impossible.
If the patient is moving too much, it may very rarely happen that the
device can apparently measure the blood pressure, but the result is invalid,
physiologically impossible.
1. No repairs necessary.
A7 1 Buffers are full.
The buffers storing detected pulses (and the noise imitating them) are full.
This error may occur only under extreme circumstances, since buffer sizes
are about one order of magnitude larger than the data they have to store
in a normal case. By the time they could still overflow, some other control
function almost always senses that the measurement should not be
continued.
1. No repairs necessary.
A8 ...
... B0 9 UNUSED SERVICE CODES
1. No repairs necessary. If encountered several times, exchange device.
B1 2 The measurement button is pressed and held for a prolonged period.
To generate this service code, the measurement button has to be in a
depressed state for at least half a minute when the device should start a
preprogrammed measurement. The error is usually caused by the patient
(e.g., the patient lay on the device during sleep), but it can be the fault of
the button, too.
1. No repairs necessary.
2. Check and repair the button.
B2 2 The event button is pressed and held for a prolonged period.
Causes are similar as with service code B1 but in this case it is not the
measurement but the event button that is held depressed.
2. Check and repair the button.
B3 2 Both buttons are pressed and held for a prolonged period.
Causes are simular to the one with service codes B1 or B2, but in this case
at least two buttons are constantly depressed/pushed down.
1. No repairs necessary.
2. Check and repair the button.
B4 ...
... B5 9 UNUSED SERVICE CODES
1. No repairs necessary. If encountered several times, exchange device.
B6 2 The day period button is pressed and held for a prolonged period.
Causes are similar as with service code B1 but in this case it is not the
measurement but the day period button that is held depressed.
1. No repairs necessary.
2. Check and repair the button.

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... BF 9 UNUSED SERVICE CODES

1. No repairs necessary. If encountered several times, exchange device.
C0 90 The main microcontroller cannot communicate with the supervisor
microcontroller.
The main microcontroller sends a command to the supervisor
microcontroller but there is no answer. The main microcontroller keeps
trying until it succeeds. The device gives a beep about each 30 seconds
and this cannot be disabled. The device will be prohibited, that is, it will
not start automatic measurements.
1. Exchange the device.
C1 90 The operating valve is faulty or gagged.
The operating valve does not decrease the pressure. Patient movement is
an unlikely cause since other data indicate that the patient stays calm. See
service code 98, too.
1. Check valve.
C2 90 The safety valve is faulty or gagged.
The valve was found faulty during the usual safety valve check at the end
of the measurement.
1. Exchange the device.
C3 90 The EEPROM does not answer.
The EEPROM used for storing the measurements does not answer.
1. Exchange the device.
C4 90 The service block of the EEPROM is corrupted.
The data necessary for the proper operation of the device are damaged.
1. Exchange the device.
C5 90 RAM test reported a problem.
The automatic POST after inserting AA batteries found the external RAM
faulty.
1. Exchange the device.
C6 90 ROM test reported a problem.
The automatic POST after inserting AA batteries found the EPROM faulty.
1. Exchange the device.
C7 90 Calibration jumper is connected.
The special jumper used for the calibration of the device is connected. This
state is for calibration purposes, the device cannot measure blood pressure
in this state. The device displays a special symbol instead of displaying the
clock (see LCD pictures).
1. Exchange the device.
C8 ...
... FF 90 UNUSED SERVICE CODES
1. No repairs necessary. If encountered several times, exchange device.

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- - NO MEASUREMENT RESULT AND NO SERVICE/ERROR CODE EITHER:

In most cases, this is not caused by an error of the device:
- The clock of the PC used for programming the device is incorrect and
therefore the clock of the device is incorrect, too. This needs special
attention with date settings, as they are not displayed on the LCD of the
device.
- The AA batteries are week, their contact fails or there are no batteries in
the device at all (at the preset measurement time).
- The device was busy with some exclusive task other than measuring blood
pressure at the time of the preset measurement (e.g., measuring the
voltage of batteries or communicating with the PC).
- The device is faulty, e.g., the button cell of the real-time clock circuit, the EEPROM
storing the results, etc. are wrong.

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List of error codes with explanation

Unsuccessful measurements

1 aborted measurement the measurement timeout is over, the

measurement had to be aborted (the patient was
moving)
2 manually interrupted the measurement was stopped by pressing a
button (the display differs from others: "OFF" on
the LCD)
3 battery rundown the AA batteries exhausted during measurement
4 batteries changed the AA batteries were replaced during the
measurement
8 pressure limit exceeded the pressure in the pneumatic system exceeded
the preset pressure limit
9 temporary disturbance external electric signal (e.g., static discharge)
disturbed the operation of the device

Cuff related errors

31 cuff missing or loose there was no cuff connected to the device,

maybe the cuff is too loose on the patient’s arm
32 cuff tubing clogged the cuff is clogged or the rubber tube is broken
33 cuff leaking or loose there is a hole in the cuff or it is very loose on
the patient’s arm
34 cuff not on arm the patient did not wear the cuff

Faulty device

90 device error the device could not measure due to a hardware

error
99 device error the device could not measure due to an error of
pressure detection

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ABPM-05 service components

Order number Identifier Name

BP5I-R001 A30 Conductive rubber
BP5I-R002 LCD LCD display
BP5I-R003 A15 LCD window
BP5I-R004 A10c Battery cover
BP5I-R005 A41, A42 Screw set
BP5I-R006 B1 Accumulator
BP5I-R007 MOT1, C50, A31 Motor pump
BP5I-R008 V2, A32 Safety valve
BP5I-R010 A12 Air-connector
BP5I-R011 A22, A23 Motor filter
BP5I-R013 A11, A24 Special tube and filter
BP5I-R014 A50, A33 Valve module

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A42

A15

A10a

PCB

A10c

A10b
A12

A41

A91

A92

BP5N6601 2/1
BP5 exploded view
2006.04.21.
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MOTOR
A22
V2
A50
BP5N6601 2/2
BP5 exploded view
2006.04.21.
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MEDITECH ABPM-05
Functional diagram

air connector

motor & measuring pressure filter & safety

pump valve sensor amplifier valve

power
A/D supply

L
C
D

measuring
microcontroller

LCD supervisor
driver microcontroller

EEPROM

DC/DC optical realtime

accu
converter serial port clock pushbuttons