Fluke-biomedical VT Mobile Getting Started Manuel d'utilisateur

VT MOBILE Gas Flow Analyzer Getting Started Manual PN 2544892 January 2006 © 2006 Fluke Biomedical. All rights reserved. Printed in USA Specification

viii WCaution The VT MOBILE should be calibrated annually. Only qualified technical personnel should per-form troubleshooting and service procedur

1 Getting Started Manual Introduction This Getting Started Manual provides basic information on the Fluke Biomedical VT MOBILE Gas Flow Analyzer (her

VT MOBILE Getting Started Manual 2 Table 1. VT MOBILE Versions Version Language Overlay Part Number VT MOBILE US English 2427911 VT MOBILE FRA Fren

Gas Flow Analyzer Unpacking the VT MOBILE 3 Table 3. Available Accessories Item Part No. High-Flow Sensor 2438334 Low-Flow Sensor 2438352 High

VT MOBILE Getting Started Manual 4 High-FlowSensorLow-FlowSensorRS232CableOxygenSensorTemperature/RHSensorACCU LUNGLow-PressureAdapterHigh-PressureAda

Gas Flow Analyzer Operation, Storage, and Maintenance 5 Operation, Storage, and Maintenance Operate the Analyzer in a dry area within temperatur

VT MOBILE Getting Started Manual 6 F1 F2BackENTERSetupMemoryMemoryVENTILATOR PARAMETERSFLOW/VOLFLOW/VOLTRENDTESTZEROSENSORSMOREPRESSUREPRESSUREPRESSUR

Gas Flow Analyzer Controls and Indicators 7 Table 4. Controls and Indicators No. Name Description/Use A Miniature RS-232 Serial Port Connect t

VT MOBILE Getting Started Manual 8 Table 4. Controls and Indicators (cont.) No. Name Description/Use I Softkeys F G Use F and G to access select

Gas Flow Analyzer Controls and Indicators 9 Table 4. Controls and Indicators (cont.) No. Name Description/Use N Other Measurements Keys K

Warranty Warranty and Product Support Fluke Biomedical warrants this instrument against defects in materials and workmanship for one full year from th

VT MOBILE Getting Started Manual 10 Powering Up 1. Press the Power key (H) to power on the Analyzer. The Analyzer displays the power up screen for se

Gas Flow Analyzer Setting Up 11 Using the Keys Press each key firmly; the Analyzer responds to a recognized key press with a beep. Generally, yo

VT MOBILE Getting Started Manual 12 Setting the Breath Detect Threshold The default setting of 2.00 lpm is usually appropriate for the ventilators and

Gas Flow Analyzer Making a Measurement More Accurate 13 Setting the Date and Time Press D Æ C Æ E Æ E to access the date setting screen. Using t

VT MOBILE Getting Started Manual 14 Verifying Oxygen Sensor Calibration Verify the oxygen sensor calibration at the beginning of any day during which

Gas Flow Analyzer Measuring Low Pressure 15 Using the Temperature and Relative Humidity Sensor Use the optional Temperature and Relative Humidit

VT MOBILE Getting Started Manual 16 F1F2BackENTERSetupMemoryMemoryVENTILATOR PARAMETERSFLOW/VOLFLOW/VOLTRENDTESTZEROSENSORSMOREPRESSUREPRESSUREPRESSUR

Gas Flow Analyzer Measuring Low Flow 17 Measuring Low Flow Measure low flow in the range: +/- 25 lpm. Never exceed an absolute maximum of 35 lpm

VT MOBILE Getting Started Manual 18 Figure 6 shows some characteristic low flow screens. OTHER MEASUREMENTS WAVEFORM SCREENS ede15f.eps Figure 6. Low

Gas Flow Analyzer Measuring High Pressure 19 F1F2BackENTERSetupMemoryMemoryVENTILATOR PARAMETERSFLOW/VOLFLOW/VOLTRENDTESTZEROSENSORSMOREPRESSURE

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VT MOBILE Getting Started Manual 20 For waveform pressure readings, press F (Rescale) to optimize waveform viewing. WWarning Always turn pressure off

Gas Flow Analyzer Checking Ventilator Parameters 21 Fluke BiomedicalAcculungHigh Flow SensorOxygenSensorTo VentilatorTemp./RH Sensor ede06f.eps

VT MOBILE Getting Started Manual 22 8. Apply power to all elements of the test setup. For the Analyzer, press H on, wait for the Zeroing screen, and

Gas Flow Analyzer Checking Ventilator Parameters 23 All All All ede07f.eps Figure 10. Ventilator Parameter Screens

VT MOBILE Getting Started Manual 24 ede12f.eps Figure 11. Additional Parameter Screens OTHERMEASUREMENTS WAVEFORMSCREENS ede05f.eps Figure

Gas Flow Analyzer Battery 25 Service Have a qualified technician calibrate the Analyzer once a year. We recommend that you send the Analyzer to

VT MOBILE Getting Started Manual 26 Specifications General Specifications Size: 8 L x 1.5 H x 4 W inches (20 L x 3.8 H x 10 W cm) Weight: 1 lb (0.45

Gas Flow Analyzer Specifications 27 Measurement Specifications Low-Pressure Port Maximum Applied Pressure: 5 psi Operating Pressure (Different

VT MOBILE Getting Started Manual 28 Airway Pressure Maximum Applied Pressure: 5 psi Operating Pressure: - 20 cmH2O to 120 cmH2O Span Accuracy: ± 2 %

Gas Flow Analyzer Specifications 29 Maximum Flow Rate (absolute value): 35 lpm Operating Flow Range: ± 25 lpm Accuracy: ± 3 % of reading or

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VT MOBILE Getting Started Manual 30 Barometric Pressure Measurement Range: 8 to 18 psia (400 to 900 mmHg) Accuracy: ± 2 % of reading Resolution: 0.1 m

Gas Flow Analyzer Specifications 31 Inspiratory, Expiratory Time Resolution: 0.01 s Range: 0.25 to 9.99 s Accuracy: ± 2 % or 0.1 s Peak Inspir

VT MOBILE Getting Started Manual 32 Peak Inspiratory Flow (PIF) Resolution: 0.01 lpm Range: 0 to 150 lpm Accuracy: ± 3 % or 2 lpm Inspiratory Time (

Gas Flow Analyzer Symbols 33 Symbols Symbol Description W See Operators Manual. P Manufacturer’s declaration of product compliance with applica

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iii List of Tables Table Title Page 1. VT MOBILE Versions ...

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Warnings (continued) v List of Figures Figure Title Page 1. Key Available Accessories ...

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vii WXWarning. Read before using Analyzer. To avoid personal injury, follow these guidelines:  Do not use the VT MOBILE in any manner not s