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For most Microlife blood pressure monitors, the error 3 indicates that the unit cannot reach the proper pressure in the cuff to start the test. If replacing the batteries doesn't work, check that the cuff is properly plugged into the socket on the monitor. Next you may need to replace the cuff. There may be a leak in the cuff or the hose between the cuff and the socket. Microlife sells replacement blood pressure cuffs here: https://www.microlife.com/consumer-products/blood-pressure/cuffs-and-supplies . These cuffs fit all of their devices except for the wrist versions.
Remove your shoes and socks and wet your feet slightly with a damp cloth if you receive the "ERR3" error. ERR3 is a contact error and your feet should ideally be bare and wet to achieve an accurate body-fat reading.
Step off the scale and wait for it reset. Remove your shoes and socks and wet your feet slightly if you receive either the "ERR4" or "ERR5" errors, which means your body-fat or body measurements are out of range.
Reset the scale if it doesn't work or you continue to receive error messages. Remove the battery and set the scale on a flat surface. Stand still on the scale for five seconds and step off. Re-install the battery and place the scale back on the flat surface. Place one foot on the scale until it displays zeros or dashes. Remove your foot and wait for the scale to turn off. Step back on the scale to weigh yourself
Do you have a pressure leak? If so that will account for the EE message. Or if the regulator lets the air out too fast from the cuff that will also account for the anomaly.
There are many things that can affect the readings. Cuff size is one of the biggest. If the cuff is on the small side it will not read as accurately as a cuff that fits properly. Keeping the cuff at heart level is important as well. Many people have to put the cuff lower on the arm if the cuff is too small and then they don't raise the cuff to heart level. This will give a higher reading. What is most important is to ensure that the readings are consistent. While they may be higher than the doctors office, as long as they are not dangerous, use them as a baseline and monitor fluctuations over time to ensure that your medications are doing their intended work.
The next time you go to your doctor, take the wrist cuff monitor with you. As they always do, the nurse or doctor will check you vital signs. After they do that and they've told you what your blood pressure and pulse readings are, correctly place the cuff monitor on your wrist and check you BP and Pulse with it. Compare the reading from the cuff monitor to what your doctor got. If it's within a few points, it's no big deal. If it's way off, than there's a problem with the cuff.
Remember, whenever using a cuff monitor, always keep your wrist at heart level for the most accurate reading. Once it's activated, remain completely still and don't move your wrist, until it has finished cycling.
Part of the problem may the the placement of the cuff. Generally, if it's not placed correctly. the cuff will re-inflate trying to find the correct stopping point for inflation. Any movement of your arm could cause this. Also, if you haven't replaced the batteries lately, you should do that. Also check to make sure there are no air leaks in the rubber tubing or the cuff. Check your Owners Manual for the exact placement of the cuff.
Possible explanations and work-arounds based on various blood pressure
monitors..net is if it has worked religiously like mine had and this
error comes up, and the simple fixes below do not work, there is
something internally wrong with the unit..there does not seem to be any
customer reset or obvious fixes..contact the manufacturer for service..
Error Description Potential cause and remedy
«Err 3» No pressure in the cuff
An adequate pressure cannot be generated in the cuff. A leak
may have occurred. Replace the batteries if necessary. Repeat the
measurement.
Err 0 No pulse is detected
Err 1 Inflation rate is too low
Err 2 Systolic reading unattainable
Err 3 Cuff pressure is too high
Err 4 Diastolic pressure is outside of operation range
Err 5 Cuff deflated too fast
Err 6 Cuff deflated too slow
Err 7 Systolic pressure is outside of operation range
Err 8 Overall pressure is outside of operation range
Err 9 Cuff is unable to inflate to the necessary pressure level
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Error No. Possible cause(s)
Err 1 No pulse has been detected. Cuff may be positioned incorrectly.
Err 2 The arm was moved during the measurement.
Err 3 Inflation of the cuff took too long. The cuff is not positioned correctly.
If it is new ask manufacturer for a replacement. or at least a larger cuff. THe cuff you are using maybe too big or too small for your arm for it to function correctly
Possible explanations and work-arounds based on various blood pressure monitors..net is if it has worked religiously like mine had and this error comes up, and the simple fixes below do not work, there is something internally wrong with the unit..there does not seem to be any customer reset or obvious fixes..
Error Description Potential cause and remedy
«Err 3» No pressure in the cuff An adequate pressure cannot be generated in the cuff. A leak may have occurred. Replace the batteries if necessary. Repeat the measurement.
Err 0 No pulse is detected Err 1 Inflation rate is too low Err 2 Systolic reading unattainable Err 3 Cuff pressure is too high Err 4 Diastolic pressure is outside of operation range Err 5 Cuff deflated too fast Err 6 Cuff deflated too slow Err 7 Systolic pressure is outside of operation range Err 8 Overall pressure is outside of operation range Err 9 Cuff is unable to inflate to the necessary pressure level -------------------------------------- Error No. Possible cause(s) Err 1 No pulse has been detected. Cuff may be positioned incorrectly. Err 2 The arm was moved during the measurement. Err 3 Inflation of the cuff took too long. The cuff is not positioned correctly.
E might represents insufficient inflation for your mom. For automatic inflation monitors usually there is a mechanism to keep inflating the cuff to higher pressures for people with higher BP. Check how is done. In some auto monitors,while cuff is inflated you keep pressing on START button until pressure reaches to some 15 to 20 mmHg higher than the pressure that auto usually stops and displays E.
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