Rossmax

AC1000f

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A professional upper-arm monitor with automatic and stethoscope-assisted modes, three cuff sizes and a rechargeable battery pack.

Type
Upper arm
Users
1
App
No
Validated
Yes

Measuring

Type
Upper arm
Clinically validated
Yes
Irregular heartbeat detection
Yes
AFib detection or ECG
Yes
Method
Professional automatic oscillometric or stethoscope-assisted auscultatory measurement. Manual mode uses the marker button for systolic/diastolic readings. First-sale date unresolved
Accuracy
Pressure 30–260 mmHg; pulse 40–199 bpm. Maker accuracy ±3 mmHg pressure and ±5% pulse
Clinical validation
STRIDE BP lists AC1000f directly for adults in office/clinic use, with a 2020 validation study using BHS 1993. Listing is distinct from older AC1000f revisions and other monitors approved through equivalence
Features
PARR pulse screening flags AFib, premature beats, tachycardia above 100 bpm and bradycardia below 55 bpm, including combined findings; not ECG. Cuff-fit and movement indicators. Manual deflation selectable at 2.5, 4.5 or 6.5 mmHg per second

Cuff

Cuff fits
16–46 cm
Cuff
Supplied latex-free small 16–26 cm, medium 24–36 cm and large 34–46 cm cuffs; select the cuff matching the arm. Anti-splash protective cover and cuff holder

Connections and memory

Users
1
Readings stored
7
Bluetooth and app
No
Memory
Single seven-reading history for automatic measurements; oldest replaced when full. Manual-mode readings are not included in this automatic history
App
No Bluetooth. Guide labels a data-link socket but does not establish a currently available PC-transfer service
Power
Rechargeable 4.8 V, 1,800 mAh NiMH battery pack; supplied 7.5 V mains adaptor rated at least 1.5 A. Maker claims approximately 600 measurements per charge; initial charge more than 12 hours. Orange charging LED turns green when full. Five-minute automatic shutdown on battery; automatic shutdown disabled on mains

Design

Display details
LCD with pulse-arrhythmia, mode and battery indicators; IP21
Size
130 × 133 × 167.5 mm (L × W × H); maker guide lists 600 g without battery pack
In the box
Maker lists batteries, small/medium/large cuffs, 7.5 V adaptor and instructions. Optional trolley; stethoscope not listed as supplied

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Automatic and auscultatory modes
  • Selectable manual deflation rate
  • Three cuff sizes supplied

Cons

  • Seven-reading memory
  • No Bluetooth
  • Stethoscope required for auscultatory measurement

Closest rivals

Model
TypeUsersAppValidatedReleased
Upper arm–NoYes–
Upper arm2No––
Upper arm–NoYes–

Sources

  1. rossmax.com/en/products/monitoring/blood-pressure-monitors.html
  2. rossmax.com/images/downloads/OBM_IB_AC1000f2NA10_EN_SW_CMC-ver2418.pdf
  3. rossmax.com/downloads/Epaper/Epaper_AC1000f_EN.pdf
  4. stridebp.org/device/rossmax-ac1000f

Photo: Rossmax official exact-model product gallery; AC1000f monitor. Complete supplied canvas, background and native alpha retained.

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