American Diagnostic Corporation Advantage Plus
American Diagnostic Corporation · Model Advantage Plus
Measures systolic, diastolic pressure, and pulse British Hypertension Society (BHS) AA rating ensures unrivaled accuracy Smart Logic™ Technology determines ideal inflation level Automatic inflation and deflation control MAM Advantage™ Average mode automatically averages 3 readings for superior reporting accuracy Irregular Heartbeat Detection gives you a warning signal at the appearance of an irregular heartbeat Displays AM and PM readings separately to help detect morning hypertension Advanced 2 zone memory with date and time stamp recalls last 99 readings for two different people Optional PC Link Analyzer Software connects your blood pressure monitor to your PC to download and print data, graphs, charts, and tables of your readings. Can be used with Microsoft’s Healthvault (optional USB cable required) and then displayed on aps available for IOS, Android, and Microsoft smart phones and tablets. Self-adjusting extended range D-Bar cuff fits arm ranges from 8.7” to 16.5” (22 cm to 42 cm) Not made with natural rubber latex Auto-off4 “AA” batteries included Deluxe Storage case Optional PC Software and AC adapter (both sold separately) Meets or exceeds EN 1060-1 and EN 1060-3 5 Year Warranty.
Key tips
- ·A no-signal/flatline alarm gets checked on the patient first, not the monitor - rule out a real clinical event before troubleshooting.
- ·Recalibrate NIBP against a reference manometer, not just a self-test pass.
- ·Reused patient cables (SpO2, ECG leads) are a common source of intermittent-fault complaints - swap the cable before the module.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
NIBP will not measure or is inaccurate
HighSymptoms: Times out, cuff will not inflate or hold pressure, readings implausible or fail against a reference.
Root cause: Internal pump or valve, a cuff / hose leak, or pressure-transducer / calibration drift.
Cuff / hose fault
MediumSymptoms: Slow inflation, air leak, will not hold, artefact-heavy readings.
Root cause: Split cuff bladder, a cracked hose, or a loose connector.
Motion / artefact rejection poor
MediumSymptoms: Frequent retries or error on moving patients (common on ABPM).
Root cause: Algorithm limits plus a marginal cuff fit or transducer noise.
Battery / power fault
MediumSymptoms: Short run time, will not power on or hold a 24 h ABPM study.
Root cause: Aged battery.
Data download / clock fault (ABPM)
LowSymptoms: Study will not download, timestamps wrong.
Root cause: Download cable / dock or the internal clock battery.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Cuff and hose set
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $R&R Easy
Internal NIBP pump
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
NIBP valve block
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Battery
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $R&R Easy
Pressure transducer / main board
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuff and hose set | Frequent wear item | $ | Easy |
| Internal NIBP pump | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| NIBP valve block | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Battery | Frequent wear item | $ | Easy |
| Pressure transducer / main board | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Routine cable and lead-wire inspection for fraying/wear
- ·Battery conditioning cycle
- ·NIBP calibration check against a reference manometer
- ·ECG / SpO2 accuracy verification against a patient simulator
- ·Annual electrical safety test
Error Codes
Extracted directly from this unit's own service manual.
ERR 1The systolic pressure was determined, but then the pressure in the cuff went down to less than 20 mmHg (diastolic blood pressure can't be measured). The tube may have loosened after the systolic pressure has been determined. Further possible reason: pulse could not be detected.
1. Check battery installation/ polarity. 2. Remove the batteries and if the display is unusual, then exchange them for new ones. Check the connection of the cuff tube and connect properly.
ERR 2Unnatural pressure impulses influence the measurement result. Reason: the arm was moved during the measurement. If inflation of the cuff takes too long, the cuff is not correctly seated or the hose connection's not tight.
1. Fit the cuff correctly on the arm. 2. Before starting measurement make sure that clothing is not exerting pressure on the arm. Take articles of clothing off if necessary. Measure blood pressure again in complete peace and quiet. Refer to Section 3. About Blood Pressure. Refer to Section 3.7. Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home?
ERR 3The pressure in the cuff is too high (over 300mmHg) or the pulse is too high (over 200 beats per minute). Relax for 5 minutes and repeat the measurement.
Error No. HI
HIThe pressure in the cuff is too high (over 300mmHg) or the pulse is too high (over 200 beats per minute). Relax for 5 minutes and repeat the measurement.
LOThe pulse is too low (less than 40 beats per minute). Relax for 5 minutes and repeat the measurement.
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: NIBP will not measure or is inaccurate
- Leak-test the cuff and hose (occlude and watch for pressure decay).
- Run the device's pressure-calibration verification against a calibrated manometer.
- Confirm correct cuff size and placement and check for a kinked hose.
- Verify against a NIBP simulator at several pressures.
- Refer the internal pump / valve / transducer for service if it persists.
Symptom: Slow inflation / air leak / will not hold pressure
- Inspect the cuff bladder and hose for splits and the connector for a poor seal.
- Replace the cuff and hose set.
- Check the internal pump and valve block.
- Re-verify against a simulator.
- Replace the valve block if it leaks internally.
Symptom: Frequent retries / error on moving patients (ABPM)
- Confirm cuff fit and placement.
- Fit fresh batteries and confirm capacity for a 24 h study.
- Check the cuff and hose for leaks.
- Confirm the programmed schedule and that the study downloads.
- Verify against a simulator before re-issuing.
Symptom: Study will not download / timestamps wrong (ABPM)
- Try the correct dock / cable and another USB port.
- Check the internal clock / coin cell.
- Confirm the software reads other units.
- Replace the clock cell.
- Re-verify a full study cycle.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- ICU / CCU
- Emergency Department
- OR / PACU
- General med-surg floors
- Step-down units
- Telemetry units
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