How to calibrate AirBands

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How to Calibrate AirBands?

Calibration is a delicate process. This is where the AirBands will inflate to automatically detect the limb pressure and calculate your arterial occlusion pressure (AOP).

To ensure the most accurate calibration of your AirBands, follow the steps below.

For the most accurate Upper Limb Cuff calibration:
  1. Ensure the upper cuffs have been positioned correctly and there is no residual air in the air bladder.
  2. Get into a comfortable sitting position, with the back of the arm supported.
  3. Relax the arm.
  4. Avoid moving while the cuff is inflating - only one cuff will inflate during calibration. 

For the most accurate Lower Limb Cuff calibration:

  1. Ensure the lower cuffs have been positioned correctly and there is no residual air in the air bladder.
  2. Get into a sitting position, with the knee bent 90⁰; or get into a lying position, with the back of knee supported by a small towel.
  3. Relax the knee.
  4. Avoid moving while the cuff is inflating - only one cuff will inflate during calibration. 

To start calibration:

  1. Ensure your AirBands are:
    1. Fully charged,
    2. Turned on,
    3. Paired to the AirBands App; and
    4. Applied to the correct position on the limb.
  2. Proceed to 'Pressure Mode Selection' in the app.
  3. Tap 'Proceed with Automatic Mode'

What to do if calibration fails?

If calibration fails, please ensure the following:

  1. You remain still while the cuff is inflating – it is important to maintain a stationary, non-tensed position.
  2. Your AirBands batteries are charged above 50% – as indicated in-app by the battery icon. 
  3. Your AirBands cuff is in the correct position – area of the limb with the largest circumference, module facing forward, and the AirBands logo can be read the right way up.
  4. There is no residual air in the air bladder – apply gentle pressure with hands to remove air.
  5. The cuff is not too tight – enough room under the cuff for two fingers.
If you are still unable to calibrate, please try the following:
A different body position:
  • Sitting with knee bent 90⁰; or
  • Lying position, with back of knee supported by a small towel.
Firmly secure the module to the band: 
  1. Feel the cuff material where AirBands module attaches to the band. 
  2. The area should feel smooth with two small, rounded bumps. These bumps are the two plugs that connect the airbladder in the band to the module.
  3. Push down on the plugs to firmly secure the module-to-band connection.