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3. dynamic viscosity of gas Pa s p density of gas kg m3 C1 c2 device specific constants channel geometry Dynamic The viscosity of a medium is its Viscosity resistance to shear or flow The viscosity is strongly temperature dependent Small dependency on humidity and pressure Density The density is a measure of the medium s mass per unit of volume The density is strongly temperature and pressure dependent The dependence on the ambient conditions is the reason why the flow is sometimes transferred to standard conditions 55 2 Standard Conditions for Flow Measurement Page 10 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANAL YZER 5 1 4 Special Functions 5 1 5 Communication Interfaces 5 1 6 Physical Data 5 1 7 Calibration by User 5 1 8 Operational Data 5 1 9 Extras Page 11 84 Automatic battery operation in event of power failure USB RS 232 port for FW download remote control and connection of optional MultiGasAnalyzer MGA 3050 Trigger input digital for external trigger Weight 8 5 Lbs 3 8 kg Dimensions L x W x H 8 67 x 9 84 x 4 72 Inches 220 x 250 x 120 mm Gas types Air O2 He N2 CO and Mixed Air O N2O O2 Offset calibration of pressure sensors Calibration of oxygen sensor Temperature 15 40 C 59 104 F Humidity 10 90 RH non condensing Air pressure 700 1060 mbar Storage and transport 10 60 14 140 F co
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6. Using an appropriate tool release screws 1 and 2 which hold the lid on 5 7 1 s CM Push the lid carefully forward Lift the cover up The oxygen sensor is located inside the analyzer 1 Remove the plug from the oxygen sensor 2 Take out the oxygen sensor by turning counter clockwise 3 Turn the new oxygen sensor clockwise to insert it into the block and reconnect the plug Page 73 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER Replace the lid Calibrate O Sensor 7 12 2 Calibrating the Oxygen Sensor 11 3 3 Replacing the Fuses To replace the fuses you need to remove the back plate 12 34 Using an appropriate tool release screws 1 6 which hold the back plate on Pull the back plate off Both fuses are located on the printed circuit board inside the FlowAnalyzer 1 Unplug the battery 2 Remove the faulty fuse 3 Insert the new fuse Page 74 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 11 4 Contacts 11 4 1 Manufacturer s Address 11 4 2 Technical Support Page 75 84 F1 1 25 AF external feed 18V F2 1 25 AF internal feed 12V 1 Only use manufacturer s recommended parts gt 12 Accessories and Spare Parts 4 Replace the back plate Please direct any queries or problems to one of the addresses below BC Group International Inc 3081 Elm Point Industrial Dr St Charles MO 63
7. 7 6 1 Specification for the Numerical Display USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER When you switch on the device Numerical 1 appears on the display Four measured values can be displayed on the display at the same time In the title bar you can see the current settings for the gas type standard battery status mains mode and USB connection 8 10 1 12 13 14 1 Numerical display number Altogether there are four different numerical displays allowing a maximum of 16 values to be displayed 2 Trigger Indication This icon indicates the detection of a trigger at the actual ventilation cycle The icon is displayed for gt second and indicates the start of a new inspiration If this icon does not appear the trigger settings need to be adjusted 7 14 Setting the Trigger As long as there is no trigger event being detected No Trig information is shown in the reading field 3 Baseflow This symbol appears if the baseflow function has been activated for volume measurement 7 14 Setting the Trigger 4 Gas type currently selected Depending on what type of gas is being measured the device must be set accordingly gt 7 13 Gas Type and Standard 5 Standard The values displayed will be calculated using the selected standards Choose from several common gas standards gt 7 13 Gas Type and Standard Page 28 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 29 84 6 10 11 Power supply This symb
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10. Menu Display N Warning Except of the language the device will adopt any changes that you make here to the FlowAnalyzer Additionally you can find the setting Performance where you can change the update rate for your monitor and the configuration area for Reports 8 8 Reporting Page 48 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 8 5 Panels A maximum of 6 readings can be graphically displayed here All related settings can be made in the Configuration menu 851 Configuration TIS NN T Whenever you select a variable the corresponding mechanical connection is highlighted in the box on the right hand side and the range is shown below Page 49 84 tad FlowLab Panels Pang 1 qelection Show qurve 1 alue Unit Style Color Curve trigger Panel 2 Selection Show Curve 1 Value Unit Style Color Panel 3 Selection Show Curve 1 Unit aj Style Color G vq C Loop Show Grid pressure in Highflow bar X soia gt m G vq C Loop Show Grid voume fin Highflow X iml USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER Title Backcolor Panel 1 o Curve 2 Value Unit Style Color Fw m Title Backcolor Panel 2 ol Curve 2 Show Grid Value Pressure Difference Unit m Style Color FF Y Title Backcolor Panel 3 Curve 2 Show Grid Value
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12. Ratio Inspiration time Breath cycle time Maximum pressure Mean pressure Respiration time ratio Positive End Expiratory Pressure Rate of respiration Maximum flow of inspiration Maximum flow of expiration Static Compliance Plateau Pressure Amplitude Pressure Ppeak PEEP Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy 10sl High flow 1 75 or 0 0002 sl 56 sl min Low flow 1 75 or 0 0001 sl 22 4 sl min 0 300 sl min High flow 2 5 or 0 02 sl min Low flow 2 5 or 0 01 sl min 0 05 60 0 02 0 100 5 0 150 mbar 0 75 or 0 1 mbar 0 150 mbar 0 75 0 1 mbar 1 300 300 1 2 5 0 150 mbar 0 75 or 0 1 mbar 1 1000 bpm 2 5 or 1 bpm 300 sl min 1 75 or 0 1 sl min 300 sl min 1 75 or 0 1 sl min 0 1000 ml mbar 3 or 1 ml mbar 0 150 mbar 0 75 or 0 1 mbar 0 150 mbar 0 75 or 0 1 mbar 5 1 3 Principle of Operation for Flow Measurement USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER The Flow is measured over a differential pressure measurement in the flow channel A screen is used as the restrictor Pressure Difference Ap _ Measure Screen Gas Flow Q gt 2
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14. the FlowAnalyzer can measure flows in both directions connection A would seem to be the best option With this configuration the flow is usually selected as trigger variable The standard trigger values for the flow trigger are e Start trigger Flow gt l min End trigger Flow lt 3 l min Further standard triggers you will find in the chapter Operation gt 7 14 2 Standard Trigger Pressure is usually used as the trigger signal for connections B and C In this case the standard values are as follows Start trigger Pressure gt 1 mbar Endtrigger Pressure lt 1 mbar 10 4 Baseflow 10 5 Finding the Correct Trigger Values 10 5 1 Flow curve after Y Piece USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER Baseflow refers to a constant base flow that is not included in the volume calculation For example if there is a definite leak in the system which constantly loses l min air these l min are not part of the inspiration volume By entering e Baseflow On 3 0 l min The volume calculation can be corrected for this example The first time you have to set a trigger you need to know the curve pattern of the signal used for the trigger flow or pressure We therefore advise that you observe this curve first with the FlowLab software On the graph it is then very easy to see where the triggers should be set Below are a few examples to illustrate possible problems Time s This example shows a no
15. 0 can be calibrated in this submenu These calibrations are required if a value other than zero is displayed for differential pressure high pressure or flow although no connections have been made This can happen during extreme fluctuations in temperature Calibration will reset all values to zero Page 38 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 7 12 2 Calibrating the Oxygen Sensor 7 12 3 Calibrating the MultiGasAnalyzer MGA 3050 Page 39 84 N For a short time after turning on the instrument some displays may vary slightly from Zero until the optimal operating temperature is reached 10 to 15 Min Therefore zero calibrations must not be performed as long the instrument is cold During a zero calibration it is important that no pressure or flow is applied to any connector Attention When performing the offset calibration using Zero these warnings are not displayed on the display The oxygen sensor consists of an electrochemical cell and has to be recalibrated from time to time as a result of aging When you start the calibration 100 oxygen and then ambient air must be applied as instructed by the device During both steps it is essential that enough of each gas flows through the main measuring channel for a sufficient duration The calibration takes 75 seconds for each gas The optimal flow is 20 to 30 l min and may not be changed during the calibration process If you make any changes to the
16. 301 USA Tel 1 314 638 3800 1 800 242 8428 toll free Fax 1 314 638 3200 E Mail sales bcgroupintl com Tel 1 314 638 3800 1 800 242 8428 toll free E Mail service bcgroupintl com USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 12 Accessories and Spare Parts 12 1 Ordering Address BC Group International Inc 3081 Elm Point Industrial Dr St Charles MO 63301 USA Tel 1 314 638 3800 1 800 242 8428 toll free Fax 1 314 638 3200 E Mail sales bcgroupintl com 12 2 Available Models Item Order number FlowAnalyzer PFC 3000A PFC 3000A FlowAnalyzer PFC 3000V PFC 3000V Extra Vacuum Sensor FlowAnalyzer PFC 3000L PFC 3000L Extra Low Pressure Sensor 12 3 Options Item Order number FlowLab Software Please Call MultiGasAnalyzer MGA 3050 MGA 3050 SmartLung Adult LS 2000A SmartLung Infant LS 2000I EasyLung LS 1000E Please visit www bcgroupintl com for more information Page 76 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANAL YZER 13 Disposal Page 77 84 The operator is responsible for the disposal of the device The operator must either Deliver the device free of charge and duty paid to the manufacturer for disposal or e Surrender the device to a licensed private or public collection company or e Professionally dismantle the component parts and recycle them dispose of them properly Where an operator chooses to dispose of the device himself the disposal regulations are specified for each country and laid down in
17. ALYzER 6 3 3 Low The Low flow connection is used to measure small flow rates In order to calculate respiratory parameters using this measurement channel the trigger must be set to infant Thereby the positive interface from the differential pressure sensor will automatically be used as the pressure sensor The T Piece with the connection tube can be used to connect these two interfaces Low flow y Range 20 sl min Accuracy 1 75 of reading or 0 04 sl min There are no additional sensors in the low flow channel to measure temperature humidity or O2 concentration which have an impact on flow measurement To achieve very accurate measurements it helps if the back end of the low flow channel is connected to the high flow channel On this way the additional values can be measured For Flows higher than 20 sl min the measurement is not accurate anymore Standard liter per minute calculated using STP conditions of 21 C and 1013 Page 18 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 6 3 4 High Flow The High flow connection can be used for the following bi directional measurements High flow rates 300 sl min e Volume e Temperature e Humidity e Oxygen e Pressure in the channel High flow High flow Range 300 sl min Accuracy 1 75 of reading or 0 1 sl min Volume Range 0 10 sl Accuracy 2 of reading or 0 02 5 Temperature Range 0 50 C 32 122 F Accu
18. Biomedic 43 A UNIT OF BC GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC BENCHTOP FLOW ANALYZER PFC 3000 SERIES USER MANUAL NOTICE DISCLAIMER USER ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNAUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT MODIFICATIONS OR APPLICATION OF EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE PUBLISHED INTENDED USE AND SPECIFICATIONS SUCH MODIFICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS MAY RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY NOTICE DISCLAIMER BC GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO ITS PRODUCTS OR SPECIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE DESIGN OR PERFORMANCE AND TO SUPPLY THE BEST POSSIBLE PRODUCT THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN CAREFULLY CHECKED AND IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE HOWEVER NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR INACCURACIES NOTICE CONTACT INFORMATION BC BIOMEDICAL BC GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC 3081 ELM POINT INDUSTRIAL DRIVE ST CHARLES MO 63301 USA 1 800 242 8428 1 314 638 3800 www bcgroupintl com sales bcgroupintl com PFC 3000 Series User Manual Copyright 2013 www bcgroupintl com Made in the USA 04 13 Rev 04 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 1 Content 1 CONTEM ice tas i 2 2 s 5 3 USC S 6 4 Instructl lis ioci aa o ug eee 7 4 1 Symbols for Danger Warnings and 8 7 LESEN cele C EIU
19. ER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER Trigger source Here you can choose the curve which shall be adjusted below Trigger type Here you can choose the type of the trigger This setting stays the same for all curves There are three different types e Auto This always displays the updated curve No curve triggers are needed e Norm This displays a static curve which is updated with each new trigger Single Shot Use this function to capture a single curve The trigger has to be activated manually Trigger level The curve starts to be displayed when the measured value passes this level Pretrigger If a certain period of the curve has to be displayed prior the effective trigger point this can be adjusted here Edge for the trigger If you wish to look at a curve in more detail this can easily be done with the cursors provided Altogether there are 4 different styles of cursor Value Y Displays the Y value at the point where the cursor is intersected Period Displays the time period between two cursors Frequency Displays the frequency between two cursors Displays the Y value between two cursors ea tater Ny Fi Sentong 101 10 Panel 1 Page 52 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 8 6 Numerics Page 53 84 1 Global Cursor By choosing one of the 4 corresponding icons you can select a cursor to apply to all displayed curves i
20. HF kPa Differential pressure P Diff 15 2 Flow Value Description Units High flow Flow H l min ml min cfm ml s Low flow Flow L l min ml min cfm ml s 15 3 Metrology Value Description Units Values Temperature Temp C K F Humidity Humidity RH Oxygen Dew point Dew Pt C K F Volume Vol HF ml cf 15 4 Gas Value Description Units Concentrations Gas concentration Gas concentration Partial pressure Partial mbar bar inH20 cmH20 pressure psi Torr inHg mmHg hPa kPa 15 5 Respiratory Value Description Units Parameters Endexpiratoric Pressure PEEP mbar bar inH O Mean pressure Pmean psi Torr inHg mmHg hPa Peak pressure Ppeak Plateau pressure Pplateau Amplitude pressure Delta P Minute volume Ve Expiration Minute volume Vi l min ml min cfm ml s Inspiration Peak Flow Inspiration PF Insp Peak Flow Expiration PF Exp Expirations Volume ml 1 cf Inspiration Volume Vti ml cf Page 80 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANAL YZER Rate Ratio Expiration time Inspiration time Compliance 15 6 Conversion Factors Page 81 84 1 mbar equals 1 bar equals Rate E Te Ti Cstat 0 001 100 1 0 1 0 75006 0 000986 0 75006 0 02953 1 01974 0 40147 0 01450 1000 0 1 1000 100 750 06 0 986921 750 06 29 53 1019 74 401 47 14 50 b min S S ml mbar l mbar ml cmH 0 0 hPa kPa torr 760 torr 1
21. MANUAL FLOWANALYzER Each Ventilation Mode is related to a set of standard triggers By pressing Reset you can always come back to these standards Standard Trigger for Pediatric Ventilation Attention The measurements in pediatric mode are taken in the Low Flow Channel The appropriate pressure values have to be measured on the Pdiff connector This is why the Pdiff has to be connected to the flow channel using a T connector If the trigger mode is set to pediatric a pressure compensation for Low Flow Channel is activated automatically Standard Trigger for Adult Ventilation Standard Trigger for High Frequency Ventilation 42 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 7 14 3 Detailed Trigger Settings Page 43 84 6 7 8 9 10 Flow channel Here you can change the measuring channel HF High Flow LF Low Flow Further on you can decide whether the internal values Flow or Pressure are used to detect a trigger or whether an external trigger shall be used gt 7 14 4 Usage of an External Trigger Variable used for the start and stop triggers You can select either pressure or flow in the High flow channel Trigger edge gt Positive edge rising curve lt Negative edge falling curve Trigger level If this level is passed volume measurement will start or stop The level must be in the range of 250 250 lpm HF channel or 15 15 lpm LF channel Unit of measurement for the se
22. UAL FLOWANALYzER 10 Measuring Respiratory Coefficients 10 1 General To be able to measure respiratory coefficients the FlowAnalyzer has to be able to pick out a respiratory cycle from the pressure and or flow curves The triggers are controlling this Breath Cycle lt gt Inspiration Expiration 4 gt lt gt Start Trigger 0 End Trigger lt is therefore essential that the start and stop triggers are correctly defined as they have a significant effect on the resulting measurements The set triggers are used to trigger a respiratory cycle gt 7 14 Setting the Trigger is therefore very important that the triggers are set correctly before starting to measure the respiratory coefficients N The start trigger is defined as the start of the inspiration phase The stop trigger is defined as the end of the inspiration phase and start of the expiration phase Expiration continues until the next start trigger appears Page 66 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 10 2 Connection to the Ventilator 10 3 Standard Trigger Values Page 67 84 There are three different ways to connect the FlowAnalyzer to the ventilator A After the Y piece PFC 3000X Ventilator Test lung B Inthe inspiration channel before the Y piece PFC 3000X Ventilator LI Test lung C In expiration channel before the Y piece ea PFC 3000X a eg T st lung Ventilator As
23. Volume n Unit Style Color Fa 3 E Value Measured variable and its unit of measurement Grid A grid can be displayed Line color and it s type can be chosen Curve type The curve can be chosen in function of the time or as loop For the display of a loop two values have to be selected one for the x axis and one for the y axis Title Background color Each chart can here be identified by title The back color of the chart can be changed Page 50 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 8 5 2 Curve Trigger The menu curve trigger is relates to the graphical display of the curves If the curve shall be displayed as Norm or Single Shot Curve curve triggers are needed to start the display Do not confuse this trigger with the volume trigger which calculates volumes and respiratory coefficients 7 14 Setting the Trigger FlowLab Disconnected View Curve Trigger Reports Tools Help Run 11 Freeze autoscale G Scale Down Q Scale Up 19 P lel Ttigger source Curve 1 C Curve 2 C Curve 1 Panel 2 C Curve 2 Curve 1 Panel 3 C Curve 2 Trigger configuration Trigger source Flow High l min a Trigger type Single Shot Trigger level 0 00 imin Pretrigger 1 00 s a T SNA Positive edge Negative edge Page 51 84 8 5 3 Cursors 5 US
24. appears in the display gt 7 6 Numerical Display Change This key takes you to edit mode where you can change the corresponding variable The Delay prevents that a single spot will release a trigger Numerical Press this key to exit the statistics display The numerical display returns Page 44 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANAL YZER 7 15 Filter 7 16 Setting the Language 7 17 HW Activation Page 45 84 The display of the FlowAnalyzer is updated every 500ms or in other words twice a second The acquisition of new measuring values takes place every 5ms Without using a filter the latest measured value will be displayed when updating the screen Since each measurement is showing some noise it makes sense to average the values over a certain period of time This is the meaning of the filter function You can select one of the following filters e None Display of the latest measured value without thresholds Low Mean value over 240ms e Medium Mean value over 480ms e High Mean value over 960ms The standard filter is Medium Press Change and scroll through the different filters using the arrow keys Press Save to save the selected filter N The filter function does only impact the values displayed on the screen of the FlowAnalyzer The FlowLab Software does always show the raw unfiltered values The display can be set to a number of languages The available languages are continuously being rev
25. atm atm mmHg C inHg at O C gt 2 at 4 C inH2O at 4 C psi psia mbar Pa hPa kPa torr 760 torr 1 atm atm mmHg C inHg at 0 C gt 2 at4 C inH2O at 4 C psi psia USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER MANUAL REVISIONS Revision Revisions Made Rev 01 Origination Rev 02 Misc Edits Rev 03 Format Updated Rev 04 opecifications Updated Misc Updates LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY BC GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC WARRANTS ITS NEW PRODUCTS TO BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP UNDER THE SERVICE FOR WHICH THEY ARE INTENDED THIS WARRANTY IS EFFECTIVE FOR TWELVE MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT EXCLUSIONS THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE BC GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES NO PERSON OTHER THAN AN OFFICER IS AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR ASSUME ANY LIABILITY REMEDIES THE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE 1 THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS OR PRODUCTS WITHOUT CHARGE 2 AT THE OPTION OF BC GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC THE REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE P Manuals BCGroup PFC 3000 UM Rev04 docx Page 82 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANAL YZER NOTES Page 83 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER NOTES Page
26. by today s ventilators More accurate calculated data may indeed be obtained by setting different trigger thresholds If the values of the FlowAnalyzer have to be compared to the values of a ventilator it is important to know exactly how the requested value is measured or calculated in the ventilator Page 70 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 10 6 1 Inspiration Volume 10 6 2 Expiration Volume Page 71 84 0 V A lt set the Breath Cycle Inspiration Expiration gt 2 When the ventilation cycle reaches a plateau a pause the inspiration flow is technically zero however a very small flow could remain and be measured and integrated Most current ventilators do not count this flow into the volume calculation By adapting the trigger settings as described below one can to disregard these measurements V A 4 Breath Cycle A similar situation could arise while measuring Vte Inspiration Expiration gt gt USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 11 Care and Maintenance 11 1 Guidelines for Care and Maintenance 11 2 Notes on Replacing Components 11 3 Preventative Cleaning and Maintenance Routines Maintenance work must be carried out with care and according to regulations to ensure that the FlowAnalyzer functions safely and effectively Only use manufacturer s recommended parts gt Error Reference
27. can be replaced without the need for recalibration The measurement of and anaesthetic agents in the gas mixture is based on the fact that the different gas components absorb infrared light at specific wavelengths The gas measurements are obtained by continuously measuring the infrared gas absorption in the gas flow through the adapter To measure the concentrations and identify the gases absorption of up to ten different wavelengths of infrared light is measured Page 61 84 9 5 How to connect USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER Plug the OR sensor via adapter cable into the RS 232 input of the FlowAnalyzer and switch the power on Only use the adapter cable provided by BC Group International Inc Snap the OR sensor head on top of the OR airway adapter It will click into place when properly seated Wait for 15 Minutes until measurements are taken the sensor needs to warm up A green LED indicates that the OR sensor is ready for use The above message will appear to show that connection has been established successfully By selecting Details all technical information regarding the sensor will be displayed Page 62 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 9 6 LED Signal 9 7 Calibration of Sensor head Page 63 84 Always position the OR sensor with the LED pointing upwards Place the MultiGasAnalyzer between gas source and FlowAnalyzer According to flow direction through Flo
28. cation for the Configuration Display USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER The numerical displays can be configured in the four configuration displays Here you can change the variables and corresponding units of measurement for all four numerical displays 2 1 3 4 5 6 Number of configuration display You can switch between four different configuration displays The number of the configuration display corresponds with the number of the numerical display The measured variable currently shown on the numerical display 15 Appendix B Values and Units You can highlight any value in the display by pressing the arrow keys A red LED alerts you to the corresponding mechanical connection The unit of measurement used to for the variable in the numerical display 15 Appendix B Values and Units Change This key switches you to edit mode so that you can change the corresponding variable or unit of measurement Press Save to save the new value Next Use this key to switch from one of the four configuration displays to the next Numerical Press this key to exit the configuration display The numerical display returns Page 30 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANAL YZER 7 8 Statistics Display 7 8 1 Specification of the Statistics Display Page 31 84 The four statistics displays show the current readings minimum maximum and mean values for the measured variables The variables in the statistics display correspond with the variabl
29. d standard e Trigger e Language e HW Activation e System information 1 2 5 6 4 9 3 18 10 7 8 12 7 9 1 Specification of the 1 Calibrations The oxygen sensor as well as all pressure Menu Display and flow sensors and the MultiGasAnalyzer MGA 3050 can be calibrated from this submenu The offset calibration for pressure and flow can also be started by pressing the Zero button 2 Gas type Standard The gas type and standard can be specified in this submenu 3 The settings in the Trigger submenu are used to measure the respiratory values By choosing different respiration modes standard triggers can be selected 4 By selecting a Filter the displayed values of the Screen can be averaged over a certain time Language Select the desired language here In the HW Activation submenu you can see if the USB port or the communication to the MGA 3050 multi gas sensor is enabled If the FlowLab software or the integration of the gas sensor was ordered at a later date you will need to enter a clearance code before a connection can be made 9 7 System info contains information on the software and hardware versions as well as data of the last factory calibration Pressing the keys 2 and 3 simultaneously will hide all menu content that impacts the measurements This avoids unwanted changes of the settings Page 32 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANAL YZER Page 33 84 8 9 10 Factory Defaul
30. d to Pollution degree 2 The instrument is designed for indoor use only Page 13 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 5 6 Device Labels and The following labels and symbols can be found on the Symbols FlowAnalyzer RS232 RS232 interface for servicing USB USB interface for PC communication SN xxxx Serial number Warning observe accompanying documents Date of production Month Year Ground 5 7 Minimum PC Intel Pentium III 800 MHz Requirements P4 1200 MHz recommended Microsoft Windows 98 Me 2000 XP Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 01 or above 128 MB RAM 256 MB recommended 160 MB hard disc space full installation CD ROM drive Screen 800 x 600 1024 x 768 recommended Page 14 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 6 Preparing for Use 6 1 Individual Supplied Parts Basic unit FlowAnalyzer Power pack USB cable User manual and calibration certificate FlowLab PC software Filter FlowAnalyzer Adapter Set Page 15 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 6 2 Power Supply Power is connected to the back of the FlowAnalyzer The main power switch is used to switch the instrument on and off A LED marked with Charging lights up when the battery is being charged This also works when the device is off 6 2 1 Supply Voltage The mains voltage for the power pack supplied is 100 240 V AC at 50 60 Hz The FlowAnalyzer may
31. dure The presence of ambient air 21 and 0 CO in the OR airway adapter is of crucial importance for a successful room air calibration Always perform a pre use check after performing a calibration The sensor can be cleaned using a cloth moistened with ethanol or isopropyl alcohol Gas readings should be verified at regular intervals with a reference instrument BC Group International Inc is offering a service for recertification the measurements of the sensor Page 64 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANAL YZER 9 9 Specifications MultiGasAnalyzer MGA 3050 Physical Data Dimensions W x D x H 1 49 x 1 14 x 1 22 inches 38 x 29 x 31 mm 25 g cable excluded 8 2 feet 1 inch 2 50 m 0 02 Environmental Data 10 40 C 50 104 F 10 95 RH non condensing 5 100 RH condensing Operating atmospheric 700 1200 hPa 700 hPa corresponding pressure to an altitude of 3048 m Accuracy Accuracy specifications 0 ABS REL 2 ABS 2 REL Rise time 10 CO 90 ms min O HAL ISO ENF SEV DES lt 300 ms Monitoring Numerical Data and Real time Waveform with FlowLab Software Interference at indicated gas level For example 50 vol Helium typically decreases the CO2 readings by 6 This means that if measuring on a mixture containing 5 0 vol CO2 and 50 vol Helium the measured CO2 concentration will typically be 1 0 06 5 0 vol 4 7 vol CO2 Page 65 84 USER MAN
32. e produced which can cause problems with the computer Under normal circumstances we recommend a maximum file size of 1 MB The section File enables you can to enter a title which will be displayed above the trending curves Descriptive notes will be copied to the trending file but are not shown in the Display section Once the Start button is pressed the data are captured as defined and displayed online Two files will be generated The log file is containing all measurements and can be used by Excel or other data base systems The cfg file contains the information for FlowLab to be able to reopen the trending files You can follow the data acquisition in the Display menu Fowl ab NM sloj x Curve Reports Toots 3 Trena Trend Flow high Vmn 0 Presse jn Highton mba 0 000 Age birni 15 PEEP mbs 0 000 12 4 Volume in jal 454 Stopped Sancerdadion Commecten In the Display view the curves can be visualized and analyzed You can use the same zooming functions and cursors as with the Panels By pressing load trend you can load another trending file which has been produced earlier 8 8 Reporting 8 8 1 Configuration USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER The reporting function is to print out your measurements in a she
33. ecific trending recording 7 8 8 7 1 Configuration oor values ue Jf co w High Flow Low O Pressure Difference Pressure in Highflow Oxygen O PEEP vte Humidity Temperature Recording duration Recording interval File 2 Title Backcolor x i Hours 0 Minutes Trena Not 054 Minutes 50002 seconds Time axis Memory ressources C Hours File 0 10 MB 5 Minutes Ram 0 16 MB C Seconds Samples 1441 Filename 1 _ In the field Measured Variables you can define the variables and units of measurement to be recorded You can also select the color of the graphical display The corresponding mechanical connection and possible measurement range can be found in the box at the top right hand section of the display 2 Inthe field Recording duration you can specify the length of the data recording The range goes from 1 minute to 100 hours 3 The field Recording interval defines how often data should be recorded Select from a range of 0 1 seconds to 60 minutes 4 Inthe field Memory resources you can check the expected file size and required working memory 5 Inthe Time axis field you can select the unit of measurement which applies to the x axis 6 Inthe File name field you can specify the file name and storage location Page 54 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 8 7 2 Display Page 55 84 N Depending on the recording time and interval very large files can b
34. entilator which is being used by a patient Page 6 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 4 Safety Instructions 4 1 Symbols for This User Manual uses the symbols below to draw your specific Danger Warnings attention to the remaining dangers associated with proper use and and Notes to emphasize important technical requirements N Information or directions warnings to prevent any sort of damage risk 4 2 Personnel N The FlowAnalyzer may only be operated or worked on by personnel with suitable technical training and appropriate experience 4 3 Responsibilities The manufacturer assumes no responsibility or guarantee and and Guarantees exonerates himself accordingly from liability claims where the operator or any third party has Used the device improperly e Disregarded technical data ampered with the device in any way modifications changes etc e Operated the device using accessories that are not listed in the associated product documentation Although this device features high standard of quality and safety and has been built and tested according to the current state of the art improper usage or misuse can result in injuries with serious consequences Therefore please read this user manual carefully and keep this documentation within reach of the device Page 7 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 5 Technical Data 5 1 5 1 1 Measurement Categories Analyzer Values Low flo
35. es in the numerical display 2 1 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 1 Number of the statistics display You can switch between four different statistics displays The number of the statistics display corresponds with the number of the numerical display 2 Measured variable Shows the measured variable Variables can be changed in the configuration monitor gt 7 7 1 Specification for the Configuration Display 3 Current reading Shows the actual measured value using the same units as in the numerical display 4 Min This value shows the lowest value measured since the last reset 5 Max This value shows the highest value measured since the last reset 6 Mean This value shows the arithmetic average of all values measured since the last reset After one minute a moving average of one minute is displayed 7 Reset Press this key to reset the statistical values to zero Simultaneously all respiratory parameters will be set to no Tr 8 Next Use this key to switch from one of the four statistics displays to the next 9 Numerical Press this key to exit the statistics display The numerical display returns 10 Store Press this key to save measurement parameters In the statistic display the same units are being used as defined in the numeric display USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 7 9 Menu Display The following parameters can be viewed and changed in the menu display e Calibrations e Gas type an
36. et which includes the measured numerical data the curves the company s data and descriptions In the Configuration menu you can configure all heather information of the reports as well as what shall be printed on the report In the Reporting Options area you can select whether numerical data and or curves shall be printed in the report In the Test Equipment area you see all information regarding the connected FlowAnalyzer The data is automatically loaded from the device In the Test Center field you can edit the company s data and there is also the possibility to load your company s logo to be shown in the report Use the Test Object area to edit the information about the test object such as place of test tested instrument or serial number of the instrument under test Further you can define to print a unique ID number in the footer of the report With the Preview Actual Data Report button an actual data report can be produced which displays the actual numerical data and curves Page 56 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER On the preview screen you have access to the printing options as well as to page layout and save settings options Mia gt a 4303 Page 57 84 8 9 Gas Calculator USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER The gas calculator enables users to configure a mixture of varying gas fractions for flow and volume mea
37. eys 2 and 3 simultaneously to get back all menu options visible Page 46 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 7 20 Factory Defaults The Factory Defaults setting allows you to re set your FlowAnalyzer settings to the delivered neutral settings Please note the new settings can only be activated by turning off and re starting your FlowAnalyzer equipment Page 47 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 8 FlowLab Software 8 1 Installation Check that your computer meets all minimum requirements before installation 5 7 Minimum PC Requirements Please observe the software instructions during the installation process 8 2 USB Communication If your device was not configured to use FlowLab software in the factory you will need to do this afterwards by entering a clearance code for the USB interface This code can be obtained from your FlowAnalyzer dealer gt 7 17 HW Activation 8 3 Overview FlowLab software is divided into three areas panels numerics and trending Select the required area from the icons on the left hand side of the FlowLab window The three areas will be described in the following chapters 8 4 Options Options UU Language Performance Reports Gas type Standardisation Trigger Language Screen Language English v In the Tools Options menu you can set the same settings as in Menu of the FlowAnalyzer Language gas Standardisation Gas type and Triggers gt 7 9
38. he Data No you would like to view 2 Press View Step 3 1 Scroll through the four pages of your selected data number by pressing Previous and Next Once you have viewed all four pages of the selected data number the first page of the next data number will automatically appear USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 7 10 3 Erasing Data Step 1 1 Enter the Menu display and select Data Storage gt 7 9 Menu Display Step 2 1 Under Action select Erase All Warning If Erase All is selected all stored data will be automatically erased 36 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANAL YZER 7 11 RT 200 Emulation Mode Page 37 84 The RT 200 emulation mode simulates RT 200 style commands over the RS 232 interface 6 4 2 RS 232 Step 1 1 Go to Menu 2 Select Emulations Step 2 1 Select RT 200 Emulation 2 Press Functions to change the functions Step 3 1 Select the function that you would like to measure 2 Press Save 3 Press Back 7 12 Calibrations 7 12 1 Calibrating the Pressure and Flow Sensors USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER Continuous Measuring Mode This mode allows you to view measurements real time To switch to peak measuring mode select Peak Peak Measuring Mode This mode allows you to instantly see and evaluate peak measurements To switch to continuous measuring mode select Cont All the pressure and flow sensors the oxygen sensor and the MultiGasAnalyzer MGA 305
39. he actual measured flow It is therefore essential that you check precisely which standard condition the displayed value is based on The currently selected standard is shown in the numerical display 5 2 Standard Conditions for Flow Measurement If you press Change you will see a plus and minus which you can use to switch between the different options Select the value with Save N Selecting the wrong gas type or wrong gas standard can lead to measurement inaccuracies of up to 20 Page 40 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANAL YZER 7 14 Setting the Trigger 7 14 1 Selection of Ventilation Mode Page 41 84 The beginning and end of volume calculations and respiratory parameters are determined by means of a trigger The trigger can be set to start and stop according to flow or pressure in the high flow channel gt 10 Measuring Respiratory Coefficients Over the selection of the ventilation mode you can adjust reasonable standard trigger values for each mode Using these standard triggers 90 of all measuring tasks can be performed You can choose out of the following Ventilation modes Pediatric Ventilation The flow measurement will be taken on the Low Flow Channel where as the pressure is measured on the connector for differential pressure Pdiff e X Adult Ventilation Measurements in the High Flow Channel e High Frequency Ventilation Measurements in the High Flow Channel 7 14 2 Standard Trigger USER
40. he on off switch on the back 7 2 The Start When the FlowAnalyzer is switched on a welcome screen appears Screen Three seconds later the numerical readings are displayed If you wish to change the displayed language please use the language selector 27 16 Setting the Language 7 3 Adjusting the The display quality depends on the angle of viewing You may have to Contrast adjust the contrast to suit the angle of viewing to get the best display quality You adjust the contrast by simultaneously pressing the two highlighted keys Page 26 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANAL YZER 7 4 Description of Operating Controls 7 5 Specifications for seys the Operating Controls Direct Access Control DAC The keys do not have specific functions The different functions assigned to them can be seen in the display A Direct Access Control Knob DAC can be found next to each mechanical connection If you press a DAC the information associated with that mechanical connection is shown on the display e g measured variables range of values Current reading etc Gas type and gas standard is also shown in the header of the display The LED above the DAC indicates which connection is active on the display The DAC window of the HighFlow Channel Details will show you information about the various other sensors of that channel Power Page 27 84 The LED indicates whether the device is on 7 6 Numerical Display
41. ia 77 14 Appendix A Abbreviations and 78 15 Appendix B Values and 80 VC IRURE TER UN TIT 80 ME DO T r 80 15 3 Metrology Value Re 80 154 Gas CODGenItrallOPiS eiua S Ri tn ela ul un and 80 15 5 Respiratory pcs ita xa deems 80 15 6 CONVEISION P ACIONS 80 000000020000 0 20 81 Manual Revisions amp Limited e ee emnes 82 NOG S E 83 Page 4 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER Application This documentation applies to the products described as FlowAnalyzer PFC 3000A FlowAnalyzer PFC 3000V FlowAnalyzer PFC 3000L e MultiGasAnalyzer MGA 3050 e FlowLab You will find the designation FlowAnalyzer on the nameplate on the back of the device In this user manual the designation FlowAnalyzer includes the FlowAnalyzer PFC 3000A FlowAnalyzer PFC 3000V and the FlowAnalyzer PFC 3000L Software and Firmware versions This documentation applies to the following versions e FlowLab Software Version 4 2 1 FlowAnalyzer Firmwa
42. ised and updated Press Change and scroll through the different languages using the arrow keys Press Save to save the selected value In the submenu HW Activation you can see if the USB port or the communication to the MultiGasAnalyzer MGA 3050 is enabled If the FlowLab software or the integration of the gas sensor was added later you will have to enter a clearance code before you can use the optional feature 7 18 Accessing System Info 7 19 Invisible Menu Options USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER To enter the code press Release Various numbers then appear which can be selected with the arrow keys Using Change you can set each individual number to the correct value and then save it with Save Once all digits have been adjusted press Set PWto save the code Enabled will appear on the screen if the code entered was correct Please enter the code with right justification and leave the remaining positions as O The following information can be found here e Software version e Hardware version e Date of last factory calibration e Serial number of device In the System Info Menu it is possible to make invisible all menu options that contain settings which have an impact on the measurements This avoids unwanted changes e g when used in a production line Press the keys 2 and 3 simultaneously while the System Info menu is active to make the options invisible Enter System Info again and press the k
43. lected start and stop trigger variable Reset Press the assigned reset key to load the default values for the trigger Most volumes can be measured with these settings gt 0 Baseflow Here you can switch the baseflow on and off The baseflow is a constant flow which should not be included in the calculation If this function has been selected a corresponding symbol appears in the display gt 7 6 Numerical Display Change This key takes you to edit mode where you can change the corresponding variable The Delay prevents that a single spot will release a trigger If the appropriate trigger level is not maintained for the duration of the selected delay the trigger will not be accepted High Frequency mode uses as standard a short delay Numerical Press this key to exit the statistics display The numerical display returns 7 14 4 Usage of an External Trigger USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 3 4 5 6 7 External An external trigger signal is used to calculate the volume gt 6 4 3 External Trigger Start Specify whether volume measurement should take place upon a rising or falling edge in the signal Reset Press the assigned reset key to load the default values for the trigger Most volumes can be measured with these settings Baseflow Here you can specify the baseflow The baseflow is a constant flow which should not be included in the calculation If this function has been selected a corresponding symbol
44. measuring screen the High flow or Low flow channel flow measurement will have to be recalibrated Recalibration can only be carried by the manufacturer or an authorized metrology station Please refer to the special chapter regarding the MultiGasAnalyzer MGA 3050 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 7 13 Gas Type and Depending on the gas to be measured you will first have to set Standard the appropriate gas type on the FlowAnalyzer Select from the following gas types e 100 e Air O Man Air Mixture according to manual input Standard value is 100 e Air O Auto Air Mixture according to sensor reading of the internal Mixture cell N20 02 Man Nitrous oxide O Mixture according to manual input Standard value is 10096 O gt N O O Auto Nitrous Mixture according to sensor reading of the internal Mixture cell e Heliox 21 O gt He O Man Helium O Mixture according to manual input Standard value is 10096 O e He O Auto Helium O Mixture according to sensor reading of the internal Mixture cell 20 1 00 CO 1 0096 Press Change to switch between the various options and select the value with Save When using O2 Man the Concentration can be changed in the same manner Standard conditions are specific conditions for pressure temperature and sometimes humidity as well which form the basis for ascertaining t
45. n the corresponding style 2 Individual Curser It is also possible to apply a cursor only for one curve If you right click the cursor a menu pops up where you can change the style of the cursor 3 If two curves are displayed simultaneously in one panel you can click the corresponding curve title to select the curve relating to the cursor In this area the data are numerically displayed The statistical values for each variable can also be seen here i e the mean value and the smallest and largest value since the last reset Further it s possible to check the tolerance of each measurement If the measured value is fitting to the predefined accepted measurement range the software will mark the value with The general sensor variables are in the top section and the respiratory parameters in the bottom section The overall appearance of the Numerics display can also be adjusted to individual requirements in the Configuration menu In the columns Setpoint Limit Lo and Limit Hi you can set the conditions for the automatic check of the measurements Fie Curve Too EJ I S G2 S EJ C9 ES S GJ 770z277277 2329022271 Setpoint Lim Lo Hi Color n Lit 8 44eceR72 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 8 7 Trending In this area measurements can be recorded within a specific time range Select the Configuration menu to start a sp
46. nditions at 5 95 RH FlowLab Software MultiGasAnalyzer MGA 3050 5 2 Standard Conditions for Flow Measurement Gas Standard Ambient Temperature and Pressure Ambient Temperature and Pressure Dry Ambient Temperature and Pressure Saturated Ambient Pressure at 21 C Standard Conditions USA Standard Conditions USA Humid Body Temperature and Pressure Saturated Body Temperature and Pressure Dry Standard Conditions according to DIN 1343 Standard Conditions according to ISO 1 1975 DIN 102 API Standard Conditions Cummings Standard 20 1013 mbar ATP ATPD ATPS AP21 STP STPH BTPS BTPD 0 1013 20 981 15 1013 25 991 20 1013 N In this user manual the unit sl min is based on ambient conditions of 0 C and 1013 mbar DIN 1343 Please refer to Appendix B Values and Units where you USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER The FlowAnalyzer calculates the internal flow and volume measurements with the terms of the selected gas standard The FlowAnalyzer supports the following gas standards Temperature Current gas temperature Current gas temperature Current gas temperature 21 0 C 70 F 21 1 70 F 21 1 70 F 37 99 F 37 99 F 32 F 20 68 F 15 60 F 25 77 F 20 68 F Pressure Current ambient pressure Current ambient pressure Current ambient pressure Current ambient pre
47. nector and is marked with a red ring Pressure sensor 1 bar Range 1000 mbar Accuracy 0 5 of reading or 2 mbar When using one of the pressure options low P or 1bar the sensor 150 mbar will be connected to the remaining connector where as the second port of the sensor is measuring against ambient The measurement range remains the same Page 21 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 6 3 8 High Pressure The High pressure connection can be used to measure pressures greater than 150 mbar If you prefer for this connection DISS O Connection there is an appropriate adapter available High pressure 487 ous Range 0 10 bar Accuracy 1 of reading or 10 mbar When measuring below 150 mbar it is recommended to use the Differential Pressure port 150 mbar since the accuracy is up to 100 times higher Pressures higher than 15 bar will destroy the sensor Page 22 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANAL YZER 6 4 Electrical Interfaces 6 4 4 USB 6 4 2 RS232 Page 23 84 The USB interface is used to connect the FlowAnalyzer to the PC The connection is located on the back of the device It FlowLab software was supplied with the device the recorded values can be graphically displayed on the computer If your device does not have this software the USB connection will be blocked It can be released at any time with a clearance code 8 2 USB Communication USB
48. nflurane ENF Isoflurane ISO Sevoflurane SEV Desflurane DES At the same time you can measure and one of the five narcotic agents The MultiGasAnalyzer MGA 3050 is intended to be connected to the FlowAnalyzer for gas measurements in order to calibrate or test anaesthetic systems 9 2 Intended use It is not intended to be used in means of monitoring a patient It is not intended to be used in outdoor transport applications such as in cars or in aircrafts 9 3 Warnings The MultiGasAnalyzer MGA 3050 is intended for use by professionally trained personnel only The MultiGasAnalyzer MGA 3050 must not be used with flammable anaesthetic agents Used disposable airway adapters shall be disposed of in accordance with local regulations for contaminated and biologically fluids Measurements can be affected by mobile and RF communications equipment It should be assured that the MultiGasAnalyzer is used in the electromagnetic environment specified Page 60 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 9 4 Design and theory The MultiGasAnalyzer MGA 3050 consists of an OR sensor head 1 an oxygen sensor cell optional 2 an airway adapter 3 and an adapting cable 4 The OR sensor head snaps in place on the top of the airway adapter that includes the optical components for measuring all gases As all necessary calibration constants are stored within each sensor head the probes
49. o standard I E Breath time ratio inspiration to expiration L Liter Lbs Pound LED Light Emitting Diode 5 Liter second Page 78 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER M Max max mbar Min Min min mm ml P ppm prox psi Ppeak Pmean PEEP PF Insp PF Exp Pplateau R RH RS 232 RJ 10 FCC S sl min T Ti Ttotal Ti TCycle V V VA VAC VDC um Page 79 84 Maximum Millibar 1 mbar 10 bar Minute Minimum Millimeter 1 mm 10 m Milliliter 1 ml 10 7 I Parts per million 1 10 Proximal Pounds per square inch 1 bar 14 50 psi Peak pressure Mean pressure Positive End Expiratory Pressure Peak flow inspiration Peak flow expiration Plateau pressure at the end of inspiration Relative humidity Serial interface Connection Jack for external Trigger RJ Registered Jack telephone connection interfaces registered with the FCC the U S Federal Communications Commission Standard liter per minute calculated using ambient conditions of 0 C and 1013 mbar Ratio Inspiration time Breath cycle time Volt Apparent power consumption of device Volt Alternating Current Volt Direct Current Micrometer 1 um 10 m USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 15 Appendix B Values and Units 15 1 Pressure Value Description Units Atmospheric pressure P Atmo Pressure high P High mbar bar inH2O cmH O s fef psi Torr inHg mmHg hPa Pressure in High Flow P
50. ol appears when the device is connected to the power supply The analyzer can also be operated with the built in battery A battery symbol appears to indicate battery operation and loading status of battery Battery full Battery empty Please recharge A warning message appears if the battery gets very low gt 5 4 Battery Mode USB The analyzer can be connected to a PC via the USB connection This symbol appears if a connection to the PC has been established Measured variable Shows the variable Variables can be changed in the configuration monitor gt 7 7 1 Specification for the Configuration Display Unit of measurement Shows the unit of the variable Units can be changed in the configuration monitor gt 7 7 1 Specification for the Configuration Display Config Press the assigned key to reach the configuration display Here you can change the variables and unit of measurement gt 7 7 Configuration Display Statistics Press the assigned key to reach the statistics display where you can view the minimum maximum and average values for the individual variables gt 7 8 Statistics Display Reading Shows the actual measured value Next Use the assigned key to move between the four numerical displays Menu Press the assigned key to reach the menu display You can access the gas type volume trigger calibrations language and system info from the menu T 7 7 7 1 Configuration Display Specifi
51. only be operated with the original power pack supplied For protection against interference from electromagnetic fields and static electricity the device must be grounded using the pins provided Before you switch the device check that the operating voltage of the power pack complies with the local mains voltage Details can be found on the nameplate on the back of the power pack Page 16 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 6 3 Mechanical Connections 6 3 1 Protection Filter 6 3 2 FlowAnalyzer Adapter Set Page 17 84 TM In order to protect the instrument from contaminations with particles of the air it is important to use the filter which is delivered with each instrument The filter has to be used on the High flow as well as on the Low flow channel N Particles in the air may clog the measuring system and result in inaccurate measuring results The Filter must be checked on a regular basis The FlowAnalyzer Adapter Set included assists in connecting various test objects to the FlowAnalyzer A minimal amount of dead space as well as minimal differences in the Flow stream assist in assuring highly accurate measurements When using the Low flow connection for measuring respiratory parameters the positive interface of the differential pressure sensor is used for the pressure measurement The T Piece included with the connection tube connects the corresponding interfaces USER MANUAL FLOWAN
52. racy 1 75 of reading or 0 5 C Humidity Range 0 100 not condensing Accuracy 3 RH Oxygen Range 0 100 Accuracy 1 Or Pressure Range 0 150 mbar Accuracy 0 75 of reading or 0 1 mbar When working with higher humidity it is important that there is no condensation inside the instrument Water can destroy the sensors Pressures higher than 500 mbar will destroy the sensors Standard liter per minute calculated using STP conditions of 21 C and 1013 mbar Page 19 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 6 3 5 Differential Pressure The Differential pressure connections can be used to measure differential pressure Differential pressure Range 150 mbar Accuracy 0 75 of reading or 0 1 mbar 6 3 6 Low pressure PFC There is an additional low pressure sensor for the PFC 3000L 3000L The sensor is connected to the specified connector and is marked with a blue ring Low pressure Range 0 5 mbar Accuracy 1 of reading or 0 01 mbar When using one of the pressure options low P 1bar the sensor 150 mbar will be connected to the remaining connector where as the second port of the sensor is measuring against ambient The measurement range remains the same Page 20 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 6 3 7 Pressure sensor 1 There is an additional pressure sensor 1 bar for the PFC bar PFC 3000V 3000V The sensor is connected to the specified con
53. re Version 4 2 9 When using older or newer versions small differences to this manual may appear Key to symbols used in this manual Keys FlowAnalyzer labels Keys such as Power and information in the display labels such as USB and information in the display such as Changing the settings are shown in bold italic type References to pages and The symbol gt XY is used for references to pages and chapters chapters gt 5 1 6 Physical Data 5 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 3 Intended Use The FlowAnalyzer is a compact mobile and easy to use measuring device The FlowAnalyzer carries out all the following measurements Low flow 20 20 l min High flow 300 300 l min Volume Differential pressure High pressure Atmospheric pressure Oxygen Temperature Humidity Dew point It can also measure a variety of respiratory parameters e Inspiration volume expiration volume Rate of respiration E Inspiration time expiration time Ppeak Pmean Pplateau PEEP PF Insp Peak flow inspiratory PF Exp Peak flow expiratory Ti Ttotal Cstat Delta P The FlowAnalyzer has been designed for mobile use In the event of power failure the device can be operated from a built in battery The FlowAnalyzer measuring device for testing and calibrating ventilators The FlowAnalyzer should not be used for patient monitoring The FlowAnalyzer must not be connected to a v
54. rmal flow curve Standard triggers gt 3 l min lt 3 l min can be used here without any difficulty In this situation you must ensure that the trigger is set well above the noise in the base line as this may trigger false readings Page 68 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 10 5 2 Flow curve before Y Piece 2 00 2 50 3 00 Time s This curve shows the flow curve in the inspiration channel before the Y piece The first two circles mark the triggers that should be used here The figure above shows another little false signal at this measuring point after inspiration This was due to the valves switching over and caused a false trigger Warning Flow may not be used as the trigger in this instance the pressure curve should be used Page 69 84 10 5 3 Pressure curve before Y Piece 10 6 Special situations USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 2 00 2 50 3 00 Time s The standard triggers can again be used for the pressure curve 1 mbar 1 mbar However please ensure here as well that the trigger is set well above the noise of the base line If not the value must be raised Please note that it is very easy to work out where the trigger should be set by using the cursor in the FlowLab software gt 8 5 3 Cursors The use of a standard trigger threshold enables the acquisition of very good calculated data usually of higher accuracy than the ones calculated
55. source not found Error Reference source not found N Guidelines and maintenance tips provided by the individual manufacturers must be explicitly followed N The maintenance work listed below should only be carried out by experienced personnel who are familiar with the FlowAnalyzer All other repairs and service should only be carried out by trained personnel Always refer to the individual manufacturer s instructions To guarantee the maximum long term precision and reliability of your device the following maintenance routines must be carried out at regular intervals During operation X Always use the protection filter on both channels Every four weeks Check the protection filter for permeability This has to be measured as a pressure drop across the filter Install a T connector on each input and output of the filter and connect each to the differential pressure port while applying a flow of 60 l min The filter must be changed if the pressure drop is greater than 2 mbar Every 12 months Factory calibration to ensure accurate and reliable measuring Page 72 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 11 3 1 Replacing the When the measuring screens are replaced flow measurement Measuring Screen will require subsequent recalibration This can only be carried out by the manufacturer or authorized metrology laboratories 11 3 2 Replacing the Oxygen To replace the oxygen sensor the lid must be removed Sensor 1
56. ssure 1013 25 mbar 760 mmHg 1013 25 mbar 760 mmHg Current ambient pressure Current ambient pressure 1013 25 mbar 760 mmHg 981 mbar 736 mmHg 1013 25 mbar 14 7 psia 991 mbar 500 ft high 1013 25 mbar 760 mmHg also can find conversion factors for the units Relative Humidity Current gas humidity 096 100 Current gas humidity 0 Current gas humidity 100 096 096 0 0 0 0 12 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 5 3 Power Supply Input voltage of power pack Supply voltage Power consumption 5 4 Battery Mode Running time in battery mode Running time in battery mode with the MultiGasAnalyzer Charging the battery 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 15 V DC 25 VA W 3h 2h A complete charge takes 8 h The usable battery life will be extended if the battery is used until the request for recharge and then charged for 8 h N The instrument provides audible and visual alarm as soon as the battery has to be recharged Do not keep the battery in discharged mode Attention A total discharge may destroy the battery 5 5 Compliance and Approvals C C IEC 1010 1 safety e EN61326 1 EMC e CAN CSA C22 2 No 0 91 General CAN CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 92 Safety e CAN CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 B 97 Safety e UL Std No 61010B 1 1 Ed General The instrument is classified in Installation category Il The instrument is assigne
57. surements Users can select the ratio of standard gases as well as the ratio and physical characteristics of customized gases Gas Calculator Gas Mixture Viscosity Coefficient 10 6 s C Viscosily 10 6Pa s Density Halothane Enflurane Isoflurane Sevoflurane 1 Customized gases user defined 2 Ratio of the total gas volume 3 Physical characteristics entered by the user 4 Total gas mixture 5 Balance Gas The ratio of the balance gas is automatically calculated The sum of the ratios must be 100 Page 58 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 8 10 FlowLab Settings Page 59 84 In the header toolbar menu listing under File the Load FlowLab Settings and Save FlowLab Settings options allows users to save and load user defined settings The following settings can be saved using this important menu function Panels Numerics Trending Reports The settings are then saved as an ini File USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 9 MultiGasAnalyzer MGA 3050 The MultiGasAnalyzer MGA 3050 head comprises a state of the art ten channel non dispersive infrared NDIR gas bench a barometric pressure sensor a power regulator a CPU and an RS 232 digital interface The sensor measures concentrations of 9 1 Description Carbon dioxide Dioxide Nitrous oxide Oxide Halothane HAL E
58. t button gives you the option or resetting your FlowAnalyzer to the original delivery settings Back always brings you one level back In this screen it will bring you to the numerical values Zero Starts an offset calibration for the pressure and flow sensors Attention During this fast calibration no warnings are displayed and the screen will change at the end automatically to the numerical values Select Press this key to open the selected submenu Numerical Press this key to exit the menu display The numerical display returns Data Storage Measurement parameters can be saved and viewed 7 10 Data Storage Capabilities 7 10 1 Storing Data USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 10 records each containing up to 16 measurement values can be stored directly on the FlowAnalyzer The selected gas standard and gas type are automatically stored in the data record Step 1 1 Enter the Statistics display gt 7 8 Statistics Display 2 Press Store to save the displayed measurement values Step 2 1 Select the data no you would like to store the measurement values under 2 Press Store Warning If a record is already saved under the number you have selected the new data will automatically replace the old data Page 34 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 7 10 2 Retrieving Data Page 35 84 Step 1 1 Enter the Menu display and select Data Storage gt 7 9 Menu Display Step 2 1 Select t
59. the appropriate laws and regulations Please consult the responsible authorities for instructions on what is required With this in mind all waste is to be recycled or disposed of e Without any risk to human health e Without employing procedures or methods which cause damage to the environment in particular water air earth flora and fauna e Without causing any noise or odor nuisance e Without detriment to the surroundings or landscape USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER 14 Appendix A Abbreviations and Glossary Alternating current ASB Ampere slow blow III LA bar 1 bar 14 50 psi Baseflow The baseflow is a constant flow which should not be included in the volume calculation E MEE C Degrees Celsius Conversion to Celsius C from Fahrenheit F 9 C 5 32 Cstat Statistical compliance P MM dBA Decibels measured with A filter DC Direct current DIN Deutsche Industrienorm German Industrial Standards DAC Direct Access Control Delta P Amplitude Pressure Ppeak PEEP ipee Electromagnetic compliance a F Degrees Fahrenheit Conversion to Fahrenheit F from Celsius C C F 32 5 9 FCC RJ 10 Connection Jack for external Trigger RJ Registered Jack telephone connection interfaces registered with the FCC the U S Federal Communications Commission G gt GND Ground H Hz Hertz 1 Hz 1s7 H Hour HF High Frequency IP Protection class according t
60. w High flow Volume Pressure in High flow Differential pressure High pressure Atmospheric pressure Oxygen Humidity Temperature Dew point Additional pressure sensors Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy Range Accuracy 20 sl min 1 75 of reading or 0 04 sl min 300 sl min 1 75 of reading or 0 1 sl min 100 sl 2 of reading or 0 02 sl High flow 0 01 sl Low flow 0 150 mbar 0 75 of reading or 0 1 mbar 150 mbar 0 75 of reading or 0 1 mbar 0 10 bar 196 of reading or 10 mbar 0 1150 mbar 1 of reading or 5 mbar 0 100 Vol 1 Vol 0 100 Non condensing 3 RH 0 50 1 75 of reading or 0 5 10 50 2 of reading or 1 Find details in chapter 6 3 6 Low pressure PFC 3000L and 6 3 7 Pressure sensor 1 bar PFC 3000V Standard liter per minute calculated using STP conditions of 21 C and 1013 mbar Page 8 84 USER MANUAL FLOWANALYZER 5 1 2 Respiratory Parameters Vti Vte Vi Ve Ti Te Ti Ttotal Ppeak Pmean E PEEP Rate PF Insp PF Exp Cstat Pplateau Delta P Page 9 84 Breath volume of inspiration and expiration Minute volume of inspiration and expiration Inspiration and expiration times
61. wAnalyzer the MultiGasAnalyzer can be connected on front or back airway connector of FlowAnalyzer The LED situated on the MultiGasAnalyzer MGA 3050 sensor head is used to signal the following conditions Steady green light System OK Steady blue light Anaesthetic agent present Steady red light Blinking red light Check adapter A room air calibration of the IR measurement should be performed at regular intervals as well as after replacing the airway adapter The need for a room air calibration is indicated by the permanent alarm message Room air calibration of OR required being displayed on the monitor message disappears after calibration Room air calibration may also be performed if an offset in gas readings should be discovered when verifying gas readings with a reference instrument The calibration is performed by snapping a new OR airway adapter onto the OR sensor without connecting the airway adapter to the airway circuit and then start the calibration procedure in the menu options of the FlowAnalyzer gt 7 12 3 Calibrating the MultiGasAnalyzer MGA 3050 It will click into place when properly seated Wait for 15 Minutes before continuing the sensor needs to warm up 9 8 Preventive maintenance USER MANUAL FLOWANALYzER A When replacing the airway adapter a zero calibration must be performed Special care should be taken to avoid breathing into the adapter during the calibration proce
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