Ansur QED 6 (Plug-In Module - software Interface)
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1. To run a Change Time test take the following actions l pA Connect the defibrillator to the Analyzer Set the defibrillator to the energy level indicated in the information block on the right side of the main TEST GUIDE window Click Start in the TEST GUIDE toolbar to start the test A progress window displays Please wait while Ansur configures the Analyzer QED 6 Tests 3 Pacemaker Tests Once configuration completes its routines a 5 second countdown starts Wait for the countdown to complete before charging the defibrillator Begin charging the defibrillator when warning START CHARGE NOW appears on your computer screen As soon as charging is complete discharge the defibrillator Test results appear in the Test Results window Synchronization Tests Synchronization Sync tests determine the ability of the defibrillator to synchronize the discharge of its output pulse with a simulated ECG waveform being generated from the Analyzer Two sync tests are available the Sync R Peak test measures the cardioversion delay time from the peak of the R wave and the Sync Q Base test measures the delay time from the Q wave To run a Synchronization Test do the following l Connect the defibrillator to the Analyzer and set defibrillator to the energy setting indicated in the TEST GUIDE settings pane The Analyzer outputs an ECG waveform to the defibrillator for this test Click Start in the TEST GUIDE toolbar2. Charge the defibrillator Ansur configures the Analyzer for the defibrillator test indicating the status in a Test Results window Wait for Ansur to finish configuring the Analyzer When configuration is complete a window displays the prompt Defibrillate now Discharge the defibrillator Results of the test appear in the TEST GUIDE results pane Pacemaker Tests Pacemaker tests are used to test the basic operation of external transcutaneous pacemakers by measuring various pacemaker outputs and timing Pacer Parameter Test The pacer parameter test measures peak current and pulses per minute delivered by a pacemaker To run a Pacer Parameter test do the following l 2 Connect a pacemaker to the Analyzer On the pacemaker set the pacer rate and pacer output current The TEST GUIDE settings pane indicates the pacemaker current level to be used Click Start in the TEST GUIDE toolbar When the Analyzer completes its measurements Ansur retrieves the results and displays them in the TEST GUIDE Click Next in the toolbar to proceed or click Start to re run the test Pacer Refractory Test This test checks the ability of the pacemaker to interact with cardiac activity when the pacemaker is in demand mode The Ansur program retrieves the Pulsed Refractory 3 5 Ansur QED 6 Plug In Users Manual 3 6 Period PRP and the Sensed Refractory Period SRP timings as measured by the Analyzer To run a Pacer Ref
3. wait time make adjustments accordingly Click the Communications tab to set preferences for the timeout threshold The timeout threshold is the maximum time allowed for communications to be initiated before triggering an error Click OK Restart Ansur for changes to take effect Chapter 3 QED 6 Tests Ansar Test GU Cs an aa GE dada ae ee GE EG IR EOE et DOSES na donna na tele ai te Eise eege Charte Time KE EE re EE EE umo ou Svnchrontzatioti Tesis a da PT Facer Parameter Est eie PN Tv Running ECG Waveform Simulation Tests Normal Sinus Wave Simulation us Arrhythmia Wave Advisory Test Performance Wave Simulation 3 1 Ansur QED 6 Plug In Users Manual 3 2 QED 6 Tests 3 Ansur Test Guide Ansur Test Guide When a test procedure is executed within Ansur use the TEST GUIDE to step you through each element in the test procedure This manual includes tests unique to the plug in for the QED 6 Analyzer For overall information on selecting and executing tests with Ansur software please refer to the latest version of the Ansur Executive User Manual When you execute a test with the QED 6 Plug in the TEST GUIDE window opens Figure 3 1 shows the TEST GUIDE for an Energy Measurement test The panes function as follows e Left pane The left pane displays either the default explanation or one entered when a custom template was created e Right pane The right side pane provides step by step directions fo
4. audible test the Analyzer takes no measurements during this test Table 4 14 Performance Wave Simulation Custom Parameters ECG Waveform Selects the type of Waveform to use for the test Choices are Square 0 125 or 2 Hz Pulse 30 or 60 BPM Sine 10 40 50 60 100 Hz Triangle 2 Hz Duration How long the simulation should last Setting can range from 1 to 60 seconds If checkbox Indefinite selected duration will be ignored and user must stop test manually using the TEST GUIDE toolbar
5. ei s Using Pacemaker Test Elements PAC RAI ADR OP ke AE EE EE es Pacer K enaciory Tesi na RE ee NG Using ECG Waveform Simulation Test Elements Normal Sinus Wave Simulation sesse sesse ee RR Re ee ee ee Arrhythmia Wave Advisory Test Performance Wave Simulation DS DS DY DS JO LE DS OO CD Kai D CO D DS D DS D eu KR Ansur QED 6 Plug In Users Manual 4 2 QED 6 Test Templates Introduction Introduction This chapter introduces the template capabilities of the QED 6 Plug In and provides guidance for customizing test templates You can find detailed information on creating Ansur test templates in the Ansur Test Executive User Manual Creating Test Templates Create modify and review test templates using the Ansur Main Application window as a template editor The QED 6 Plug In provides 13 test elements that can be used to build new test procedures These are accessible in Test Explorer and are coded as follows e Light blue icon the Analyzer automatically provides test result data to Ansur as the test is completed e Yellow icon resultant data must be manually entered into Ansur by the user To build a test template take the following actions beginning from the Main Application window 1 Drag a test element from the Test Explorer left pane into the Test Template right pane as displayed in Figure 4 1 Clicking the test element in the Test Template highlights the test element and its pr
6. than the default be sure you use the same folder for the OED 6 Plug In 6 Click Install to begin the installation A progress bar indicates the status of the Ansur QED 6 Plug In installation After a few minutes the installation concludes and the window displays the dialog box and the Finish button 7 Click Finish The QED 6 Plug In will load when Ansur is started Entering License Key When using the plug in for the first time you are prompted to enter your software license key provided by Fluke Biomedical at the time of purchase Note You can create test templates without a license key by using the demonstration mode Demonstration mode allows many of the tasks described in this user manual However you cannot save or print without licensing the plug in 1 Start Ansur by doing one of the following e Double click the Ansur icon on your desktop e From the Start menu select Start Programs Fluke Ansur Note The license key dialog box shown in Figure 2 1 appears at startup if a license key has not yet been entered for the plug in Ansur registration QED 6 Defibrillator Analyzer Please enter license key For the QED 6 Defibrillator Analyzer plug in This key will be specified on the license agreement provided with this product Establishment License key pe ms Figure 2 1 Ansur Registration Screen License Key fav001 bmp 2 4 Getting Started Ansur Main Window 2 Ent
7. 1 Test Template with Selected Test Element 4 2 User Definable Parts of the General Setup Tab 4 3 Expected Results Options for User Input 4 4 Changing the Operand in Expected Results 4 5 Add or Delete Limits Pop up Menu 4 6 Custom Setup Page for Pacer Parameter Test Element Ansur QED 6 Plug In Users Manual vi Ansur Software Ansur Plug ins Chapter 1 Introduction About This NEE a a nn QED 6 Plug In Additional References eis ey eu rev Ge ius Mi he sentent Ge Software Updates Terms and Abbreviations c cccccceccsccccoscscceccececcsceecescscesceeceecscancescecenees 1 1 Ansur QED 6 Plug In Users Manual 1 2 Introduction 1 Ansur Software Ansur Software Ansur Test Automation software is the backbone of all Fluke Biomedical test systems Ansur manages your test procedures by allowing both manual and visual automated test seguences The software works hand in hand with Fluke Biomedical analyzers and simulators creating a seamless integration for e Visual inspections e Preventive maintenance e Work procedures e Performance tests e Safety tests Ansur Plug ins Ansur Test Executive software utilizes plug in modules that work with a wide array of Fluke Biomedical instruments The plug in module is a software interface that provides test elements to the Ansur Test Executive program This scheme lets you use a similar user interface for all analyzers
8. Defibrillator Anahyzer BE VFIB Energy Test HR vTACH Energy Test AE Charge Time Test lE Peak Voltage Test pE Over Current Test Di Over Voltage Test BC sync R Peak Test pE Sync G Base Test Normal Sinus ECG Test Arrhythmia Wave Test Performance Wave Test m P Pacer Parameter test ind j Pacer Refractory test fav004 bmp Figure 2 4 QED 6 Test Explorer Window Plug In Preferences The plug in preferences let you select default settings that best suit your normal instrument use Defaults typically handle most performance testing requirements Use the following procedures however if you need to change any settings 1 Start the Ansur Test Executive program 2 Click Tools Options to display the Preferences window shown in Figure 2 5 Preferences QED 6 Defibrillator Analyzer if or Sage EEE Ed aer ee Lec E 94h EEE ee AA EP FREE ERA 13 ener preret BEET Ansur preferences QED amp Defibrillator Analyzer E Set Pacer Refractory Timeout settings to wait during the pacer refractory best At lower PPM the value may need to be increased fav005 bmp Figure 2 5 Defibrillator Analyzer Preferences Ansur QED 6 Plug In Users Manual 2 8 Click the QED 6 Defibrillator Analyzer button The window opens with the General tab displayed In this window you can change the Pacer Refractory time the time to wait during the Pacer Refractory Test Tests with low pulses per minute may require additional
9. July 2007 2007 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved All product names are trademarks of their respective companies Biomedical Ansur QED 6 Plug In Users Manual Table of Contents Chapter Title 1 OC ON A Ansur ON AE Ee N Ee Ee N GR E Ansar PS AS ie BRER ha Be doi Aboot EMA a De a Ge io dE FDP Additional BeterenoeSu ete diarrea ee Ee DR ee Re ee EDU UA SOL AL BP E Terms and Abbreviations iii serres ee ee 2 Getting lg hold System Reduiremenis sesse DEd BOG EES eA SR Ee ee BONA DES Re Ee Installing the QED 6 ie ORE N Entering Licens KEES ee ge MEINT egg Ge Ge Dee E MISI Uninstalling th Plug Ties eke Ansur Main Window ee esse esse ee ee ee ee ee sanis siis sias ns ke de de eds AE ON EE EE N EN EE N FN MER plae lis TRCN ee ie te 3 QED 6 ee TT D S ae EE EG T T 2 ales Eeer CAES Pie Heel ne ee Oe ee oynchrontzaton Tests Laon pre ee TNT NG Pr TE Running ECG Waveform Simulation Tests Normal Sinus Wave Simulation issie SA eN nan es Re SN Arrhythmia Wave Advisory Test Performance Wave Simulation Ansur QED 6 Plug In Users Manual QED 6 Test Templates bo ER ER OE OE EE NUMINI Creating Test Ke ET Using Defibrillator Test Elements RCT EEE EET Charge Time Test Synchronization Time Test Using Pacemaker Test Elements Pacer Parameter Test Pacer Refractory Test Us
10. ab A screen opens allowing you to enter a name for the test In the example in Figure 4 2 the name shown is QED 6 VFIB Energy Test In the space below the name you can enter the procedures and instructions to be followed when conducting the test ra General setup gt Apply when ia Expected results Custom setup Name GED 6 VFIB Energy Test Procedure A X AB BrIU ARS Measures the energy applied to the load during the discharge The arrhythmia generated by GED is Ventricular Fibrillation fav008 bmp Figure 4 2 User Definable Parts of the General Setup Tab 3 Click the Apply when tab to assign report levels standards and service events to rest elements For more information about this feature see the Ansur Test Executive User Manual 4 Click the Expected results tab to view or change the measurement limits for tests as shown in Figure 4 3 Note The Expected results page is unavailable when test elements do not return measurement data QED 6 Test Templates Creating Test Templates A General setup gt Apply when Mi Expected results Custom setup Limit High Low Unit Operand Reference Measurement User defined 5 Energy 10 10 HAVE fav009 bmp Figure 4 3 Expected Results Options for User Input 5 To define how Ansur calculates the limit values for certain measurements click the Operand field to see a drop down menu as shown in Figure 4 4 F General setup E A
11. and simulators supported by Ansur When you purchase a new Fluke Biomedical analyzer or simulator you can update your existing Ansur software by installing a new plug in Each plug in module allows you to work only with the options and capabilities you need for the instrument you are testing About This Manual This users manual is designed to assist the reader in using the Ansur QED 6 Plug In with Ansur software The manual covers all features specific to the plug in Familiarity with both Ansur software and Microsoft Windows and their features will help you design and use tests for the Ansur QED 6 Analyzer QED 6 Plug In The Ansur QED 6 Plug In provides remote access to the QED 6 Defibrillator Analyzer referred to throughout this document as the Analyzer In addition to the general test plug ins specialized plug ins address all test requirements for specific instruments Note The Ansur QED 6 Analyzer Users Guide explains its capabilities and use Create and use Ansur test procedures with Ansur QED 6 test elements to incorporate the capabilities of your Analyzer into your automating testing You can customize tests to analyze specific performance requirements There are unique test elements for each of the tests and simulations typically run on the Analyzer 1 3 Ansur QED 6 Plug In Users Manual Additional References In addition to this manual you may find answers to questions using the Analyzer or PC from the following s
12. ate can also contain instructions on how to perform service preventive maintenance repair and other tasks on a DUT Introduction Chapter 2 Getting Started System RENE Installing de QED 6 Plug In sasies ee i etta ee E RE ee De Ee AA De Entering License Key 5 ERES ERI He aN BOE PERI SERRE ERO HOES ERGER EE Ansur Main VG Test 2 0 9 RE D eee eee KE WEE SE Sonsacie EO haccanin e Pie le EE ie RD sens 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 4 Cases ihe ORE OE KON N 2 5 PES DES 2 6 PER 2 1 Ansur QED 6 Plug In Users Manual 2 2 Getting Started Introduction Introduction This chapter describes installation of the QED 6 Plug In and its use together with the Ansur Test Automation software and a OED 6 Analyzer Note You do not need an Analyzer to create test templates and experiment with the functionality available in Ansur and the OED 6 Plug In However you cannot perform any actual tests unless the Analyzer is connected to your computer System Requirements The following are recommended minimum requirements for installation e Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system e Fluke Biomedical Ansur V2 4 0 or newer e 50 MB of available hard drive for software e Hard drive space from 100 k to several megabytes for result and template files Installing the QED 6 Plug In The QED 6 Plug In must be installed on your computer before you can use the features described in this user manual For information on ob
13. configured at the pacemaker fav012 bmp Figure 4 6 Custom Setup Page for Pacer Parameter Test Element 8 If desired de select uncheck either or both of the Test Guide Settings checkboxes to disable the Skip and N button options The Test Guide Settings control whether certain test elements can be skipped altogether or marked as Not Applicable NA while the tests run The Skip and NA buttons shown below are enabled by default If a setting is enabled the corresponding Skip or N button is available on the toolbar ced N Ba Skip eur022 bmp 4 6 QED 6 Test Templates Using Defibrillator Test Elements Using Defibrillator Test Elements The QED 6 Plug In test elements shown in Table 4 1 can be configured by the user These are discussed below including units of measurement setup parameters and descriptions Table 4 1 QED 6 Defibrillator Test Elements Test Setup Parameter Measurement VFIB Energy Test Preset Energy Energy in joules VTACH Energy Test Preset Energy Energy in joules Charge Time Test Preset Energy Charge Time seconds Peak Voltage Test Preset Energy Peak Voltage Over Current Test Preset Energy Over Current Over Voltage Test Preset Energy Over Voltage Sync R Peak Test Preset Energy Sync Time milliseconds Sync Q Base Test Preset Energy Sync Time milliseconds Energy Tests The QED 6 Plug In has two similar test elements for performing an energy test the VFIB Energy Test and the VTACH En
14. ed during the test Pulse Width Pacer pulse width as measured by the Analyzer Pulse Voltage millivolts Peak voltage detected during the test Table 4 9 Pacer Parameter Test Custom Parameters Pacer Load PLA Defines load used for the test A Pacer Load Adapter PLA value can be ER ieee or the default internal 50 ohm load can be used Preset Pacer Rate Pacer Rate Expected pacer rate field user prompted to set pacemaker to this rate pacer rate field user prompted to set pacemaker to this rate Preset Pacer Expected pacer amplitude field user prompted to set the pacemaker output Amplitude current to this value Pacer Refractory Test The Pacer Refractory test checks the ability of the pacemaker to interact with cardiac activity when the pacemaker is in demand mode Ansur retrieves the Pulsed Refractory Period PRP and the Sensed Refractory Period SRP timings as measured by the Analyzer Tables 4 10 and 4 11 list the Pacer Refractory test measurements and custom parameters Ansur QED 6 Plug In Users Manual Table 4 10 Pacer Refractory Test Measurements Unit of Measure Sensed Rp milliseconds Sensed Refractory Period Rp period of time that immediately follows sensing of cardiac activity during which time the pacemaker does not sense further cardiac activity Analyzer measures SRP from the peak of the first ECG R wave complex to the next ECG R wave complex following pacemaker pulse Paced Rp milliseconds Pul
15. er The left pane of the Main Application window is called the Test Explorer It displays the installed plug ins available in Ansur 2 5 Ansur OED 6 Plug In Users Manual I Fluke Biomedical Ansur Template 1 i ml x Ej Fle Edit view Test Tools Window Help 8 x BOEariT Ka FLUKE Ek General tests A QED 6 Defibrillator Analyzer HE FIB Energy Test AE vTACH Energy Test RE Charge Time Test ee E Peak Voltage Test s Over Current Test ME Over Voltage Test ME Sync R Peak Test ME Sync Base Test o Normal Sinus ECG Test m Arrhythmia Wave Test i Performance Wave Test JE Pacer Parameter test wi Pacer Refractory test Ha test element selected Test elements Fluke Biomedical Ansur Version 2 4 2 FLUKE BIOMEDICAL d SEE fav003 bmp Figure 2 3 QED 6 Main Application Window Look in the Test Explorer to verify that a plug in has been loaded properly following installation If the QED 6 Defibrillator Analyzer is listed the plug in correctly loaded during startup Test Elements To expand the list and view the available plug in test elements in the Test Explorer window you can either click the plus symbol to the left of the plug in name or double click the name itself in this case QED 6 Defibrillator Analyzer Expanding the plug in displays the list of test elements as shown in Figure 2 4 Getting Started Plug In Preferences HE General tests E QED 6
16. er the Establishment Name and the plug in license key If you do not have a license key click the Demo button to start Ansur in demonstration mode Note Because the license key is derived from the establishment name both strings must match the license information provided by Fluke Biomedical This information is case sensitive and space sensitive If you already have entered your establishment name in the past this field is already filled in for you 3 Click OK to start Ansur 4 Click Cancel to prevent the plug in from being loaded Uninstalling the Plug In To uninstall the QED 6 Plug In do the following 1 Select Start Control Panel and double click Add or Remove Programs 2 Locate and select the entry named Ansur QED6 Plug in as shown in Figure 2 2 Cl Ansur QED 6 Plug in Ge 3 61MB Click here For support information Used rarely To remove this program From your computer click Remove EET fav002 bmp Figure 2 2 Removing GED 6 Plug In 3 With the entry highlighted click the Remove button 4 When asked to verify the removal click Yes A dialog box with a progress bar displays while the QED 6 Plug In is being removed from your computer When the plug in is no longer listed in the Add or Remove Programs window it has been completely removed Ansur Main Window At startup Ansur displays the Main Application window shown in Figure 2 3 You can create and edit test templates from this window Test Explor
17. ergy Test The only difference is the type of ECG waveform that is simulated during the test These tests verify the accuracy of the energy level delivered by the defibrillator and both include the measurements listed in Table 4 2 and the custom parameters shown in Table 4 3 Table 4 2 Energy Test Measurements Amount of energy discharged by the defibrillator Table 4 3 Energy Measurement Test Custom Parameters Preset Energy The energy in Joules that is to be used for the test The field user will be prompted to set the defibrillator to this value A 4 7 Ansur QED 6 Plug In Users Manual Charge Time Test The Change Time test measures how long a defibrillator takes to charge up to a specified energy level Typically this test uses as a parameter the maximum energy level available to the defibrillator Table 4 4 lists the measurements taken for this test Custom parameters available for the Change Time tests are listed in Table 4 5 Table 4 4 Charge Time Test Measurements Charge Time seconds How long it took for the defibrillator to charge to the preset energy that was specified Table 4 5 Change Time Test Custom Parameters Preset Energy The energy in Joules that is to be used for the test For this test it is typically the maximum energy that the defibrillator can generate The field user will be prompted to set the defibrillator to this value Synchronization Time Test The Synchronization Time test de
18. he Test passed checkbox or the Test failed checkbox to record the observed result of the test Arrhythmia Wave Advisory Test This test typically verifies the shock advisory capability of a defibrillator in response to various arrhythmia waveforms l Connect the device under test DUT to the Analyzer Set up the shock advisory on the defibrillator if applicable Click Start in the TEST GUIDE window Wait for activity to appear on the ECG monitor and verify the shock advisory was correct The test concludes automatically after a few seconds as specified by the test procedure If you set the test to run indefinitely click Stop at any time to end the test Click the checkbox Test passed or the checkbox Test failed to record the test result based on what you observed on the monitor QED 6 Tests Running ECG Waveform Simulation Tests Performance Wave Simulation The Performance Wave simulation tests the integrity of a defibrillator monitor using a variety of additional waveform shapes such as square triangle sine and pulse Refer to the Normal Sinus Wave Simulation test earlier in this manual for the instructions in running this test 3 3 7 Ansur QED 6 Plug In Users Manual 3 8 Chapter 4 QED 6 Test Templates IG EGGO os ee Ee a a da ee cout N mou Creating Test Templates CR Using Defibrillator Test Elements LA To ME EN E E E NN Charne Tue ESS MER SE E DE OE e DII Synchronization Tite LESC eaire ie RE ge anus
19. heck box is checked the duration will be ignored and the test must be manually stopped by the field user using the test guide toolbar QED 6 Test Templates Using ECG Waveform Simulation Test Elements Arrhythmia Wave Advisory Test This test is typically used to verify the shock advisory capability of a defibrillator in response to various arrhythmia waveforms Table 4 13 lists test custom parameters Note This is a visual audible test the Analyzer takes no measurements during this test Table 4 13 Arrhythmia Wave Advisory Test Custom Parameters ECG Waveform Selects the type of Arrhythmia waveform to use for the test Choices are AFIB Atrial fibrillation AFLUT Atrial flutter ATACH Atrial tachycardia PVC1 Premature Ventricular Contractions type 1 RUN Run of PVCs RonT RonT PVCs IDIO Idioventricular VTACH Ventricular tachycardia VFIB Ventricular fibrillation Duration How long the simulation should last Setting can range from 1 to 60 seconds With check box Indefinite selected duration ignored and test must be manually stopped by field user Stop in TEST GUIDE toolbar Ansur QED 6 Plug In Users Manual Performance Wave Simulation The Performance Wave simulation can be used to test the integrity of a defibrillator monitor with a variety of additional waveform shapes such as square triangle sine and pulse Table 4 14 lists the custom parameters for this simulation Note This is a visual
20. ing ECG Waveform Simulation Test Elements Normal Sinus Wave Simulation Arrhythmia Wave Advisory Test Performance Wave Simulation EN OO OO WH WH b DS DS D D D DS Q KO Table Terms and Abbreviations Change Time Test Custom Parameters Synchronization Time Test Custom Parameters iii QED 6 Defibrillator Test Elements Energy Test Measurements sees ses ees ee ee Energy Measurement Test Custom Parameters Charge Time Test Measurement Synchronization Time Test Measurements Pacer Parameter Test Measurements Pacer Parameter Test Custom Parameters Pacer Refractory Test Measurements Pacer Refractory Test Custom Parameters Normal Sinus Wave Simulation Custom Parameters EE Ee ee Arrhythmia Wave Advisory Test Custom Parameters Ee ee ee ee Performance Wave Simulation Custom Parameters List of Tables Page DS DS DS DS DS D D D UO LO LO LO LO DS DS DS SR LE LB a K EP Ansur QED 6 Plug In Users Manual List of Figures Figure Title 2 1 Ansur Registration Screen License Key 22 Remo r ne QED 6 Pie ea a ee ie te 2 3 QED 6 Main Application Window 2 4 OED 6 Test Explorer WindO Wei pert darem pu ee de Ge ee nettes Ema d ie the 2 5 Defibrillator Analyzer Preferences JL MATEN 4
21. ns and set the defibrillator to the energy setting displayed in the information block on the right side of the TEST GUIDE Figure Error Reference source not found shows an energy setting with both high and low limits in Joules Click Start in the TEST GUIDE toolbar Charge the defibrillator Ansur software configures the Analyzer for the defibrillator test indicating the status in the Test Results window Wait for Ansur to finish configuring the Analyzer When configuration is complete a window displays the prompt Defibrillate now Discharge the defibrillator The TEST GUIDE displays the test results immediately Peak Voltage Test The Peak Voltage test is used to measure the maximum voltage of a defibrillator pulse This test must be performed separately from the Energy Test but the steps for conducting this test are the same Overshoot Tests Two test elements are included in the plug in to check for irregular voltage or current in the defib pulse These tests must be performed separately from the Energy Test but the steps for conducting them are the same Charge Time Test The Change Time test measures how long it takes to charge the defibrillator to a specified energy level This test should use the defibrillator s maximum energy level available The steps for this test are similar to the Energy test however the prompts are different because the Charge Time test tracks how long it takes to perform the charge and discharge
22. operties In this illustration the highlighted element is the QED 6 VFIB Energy Test the first test step to be performed IX Fluke Biomedical Ansur Template 1 d ll x EI File Edit View Test Tools Window Help sl x EIS KIT aag EYE GED 6 VFIB Energy Test H General tests CB QED 6 Defibrillator Analyzer HE vFIB Energy Test m HE TACH Energy Test ls Charge Time Test EE Peak voltage Test E Over Current Test BE Over Voltage Test b Sync R Peak Test BE Sync a Base Test pm Hormal Sinus ECG Test Arrhythmia ave Test Performance Wave Test EE Pacer Parameter Test i Pacer Refractory Test ra General setup E Apply when ki Expected results ER Custom setup Name GED 6 VFIB Energy Test Procedure A BEA BU AG c Measures the energy applied ta the load during the discharge The arrhythmia generated by QED is Ventricular Fibrillation Test elements Fluke Biomedical Ansur Version 2 4 2 FLUKE BIOMEDICAL 6 5 00 fav007 bmp Figure 4 1 Test Template with Selected Test Element 4 3 Ansur QED 6 Plug In Users Manual 4 4 In the middle of the Test Template window are located the following tabs to let you define the properties of the highlighted test element General setup Apply when Expected results Custom setup Test element properties consist of multiple pages described below 2 Click the General Setup t
23. ources e Fluke Biomedical QED 6 Users Guide e Fluke Biomedical Ansur Test Executive Users Manual e Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center Software Updates Updates for Ansur are published on the Fluke Biomedical website http www flukebiomedical com Terms and Abbreviations Table 1 1 lists terms and abbreviations used in this manual Table 1 1 Terms and Abbreviations Ansur is a software suite using plug ins to perform test and inspection procedures in Ansur l l conjunction with several Fluke Biomedical test instruments Device Under Test the equipment subjected to a test using the Analyzer QED 6 Defibrillator Analyzer from Fluke Biomedical Add on software program that extends Ansur so that it can interface with a specific Plug In Fluke Biomedical test instrument to configure it for a specific test and to automatically collect the measured data if applicable A test element is an Ansur construct that encapsulates test configuration and results Test Element A test template is built of several test elements A test guide is a window displayed by Ansur or any of its plug ins when a test Test Guide element is being performed A test record is an Ansur file containing the results of a performed test template The Test Record l test record can be printed as a test report A test template is an Ansur file containing a set of test elements defining how a Test Template particular DUT is to be tested A test templ
24. pply when a Expected results a Custom setup User defined EE ET fav010 bmp Figure 4 4 Changing the Operand in Expected Results The operand can be set to any of the following e Y an absolute value e X Y an offset where the limit is calculated as preset value specified limit e X X Y calculated as a percentage deviance from the preset value When the operand is not an absolute limit the e dynamic icon appears on the left column as shown in the preceding illustration This indicates the limit will be calculated when the test is run 6 To add or delete limits right click one of the rows of the Expected results page and select from the pop up menu as shown in Figure 4 5 4 5 Ansur QED 6 Plug In Users Manual h General setup gt Apply when ki Expected results Ka Custom setup Ref User defined di Hate dek HET 5 Pulse Current Bx HATE Pulse width ms Pulse Voltage dd mew limit Delete limit fav011 bmp Figure 4 5 Add or Delete Limits Pop up Menu 7 Click the Custom setup tab to view and define the parameters used in tests Test elements have unique custom setups for the capabilities they provide An example is shown in Figure 4 6 Pacer Load PLA Preset Pacer Rate Test Guide Settings 50 Ohms g0 PPM Enable Skip button Enable M button Preset Pacer Amplitude 50 m Select Pacer Load Adapter PLA Set Pacer Rate and Pacer Amplitude to be
25. r the test being performed In this example the screen directs you to set the energy level for the DUT in this case a defibrillator and then press Start to begin the test Analyzer measurements appear in the bottom pane FLUKE BIOMEDICAL TEST GUIDE QED 6 VFIB Energy Test Measures the energy applied to the load during the ENT Set defibrillator to 1000 discharge The arrhythmia generated by QED is 2 Set range to High on the Ventricular Fibrillation QED Be 3 Click start to begin the test Test results High limit Low fav006 bmp Figure 3 1 Ansur Test Guide Window 3 3 Ansur QED 6 Plug In Users Manual 3 4 Defibrillator Tests The QED 6 Plug in lets you test defibrillator performance using a PC running the Ansur software At the conclusion of each test procedure Ansur collects the results of the tests to display or to store on a PC Note The Analyzer must be on Main Menu I before starting any tests If it is on any other menu serial communications cannot be established Energy Tests The energy tests verify the accuracy of the energy delivered by the defibrillator Two different energy tests are available VFIB and VTACH The difference between these two tests is the type of arrhythmia that is simulated during the test To run Energy tests take the following actions l 4 5 First connect the defibrillator to the Analyzer refer to the QED 6 Users Guide for connection instructio
26. ractory test do the following l P Connect the pacemaker to the Analyzer On the pacemaker set the pacer rate and pacer output current using information specified in the lower right side pane of the TEST GUIDE Click Start in the TEST GUIDE toolbar Ansur starts the test which takes up to two minutes 120 seconds to complete The default duration of 120 seconds can be changed in the Preferences dialog box The Test Results window displays the timer countdown When the Analyzer has completed measurements Ansur retrieves the results and displays them in the Test Results window Click Next in the toolbar to proceed to additional tests or click Start to repeat this test Running ECG Waveform Simulation Tests The ECG Waveform tests verify the correct operation of an ECG monitor Normal Sinus Wave Simulation The Analyzer can generate a normal sinus wave between 30 and 240 beats per minute for output to a defibrillator ECG monitor To run a Normal Sinus Wave simulation take the following actions l Follow the directions provided by the ECG equipment manufacturer to connect the ECG leads from the ECG monitor to the Analyzer Click Start in the TEST GUIDE toolbar Wait for activity to appear on the ECG monitor This short test concludes automatically after a few seconds as specified by the test procedure If the test duration is set to run indefinitely click Stop in the toolbar to conclude the test Click t
27. sed Refractory Period that period of time immediately following pacemaker pulse during which time the pacemaker senses no cardiac activity and its output is not inhibited Analyzer measures PRP from the leading edge of the pacemaker pulse to the peak of the first ECG R wave complex Table 4 11 Pacer Refractory Test Custom Parameters Pacer Load Adapter PLA Defines the load used for the test A Pacer Load Adapter PLA value can be selected or the default internal 50 ohm load can be used Preset Pacer Rate The desired pacer rate The field user will be prompted to set the pacemaker to this rate Preset Pacer Amplitude The pacer amplitude for the test It should be a high enough value to enable the Analyzer to detect the ECG The field user will be prompted to set the pacemaker output current to this value Using ECG Waveform Simulation Test Elements Normal Sinus Wave Simulation The Analyzer can generate a normal sinus wave between 30 and 240 beats per minute for output to a defibrillator monitor Table 4 12 lists the custom parameters for this simulation Note This is a visual audible test the Analyzer takes no measurements during this test Table 4 12 Normal Sinus Wave Simulation Custom Parameters ECG Waveform Selects the type of Normal Sinus Wave to use for the test Choices are 30 60 120 and 240 BPM Duration How long the simulation should last Setting can range from 1 to 60 seconds If the Indefinite c
28. taining the Ansur software and the QED 6 Plug In contact your local Fluke Biomedical representative or visit the Fluke Biomedical website http www flukebiomedical com Note You must have installed Ansur version 2 4 0 or newer before you can install and use the QED 6 Plug In Download the QED 6 Plug In from the Fluke Biomedical website and follow the steps below Note If you are downloading the QED 6 Plug In from the Fluke Biomedical web site you can also select to run the installation without first downloading 1 Open Windows Explorer and browse to the saved the QED 6 Plug In installation program file usually named Ansur QED 6 Plug In Vn n n msi where n n n is the plug in version number 2 Double click the installation program The installation extracts the plug in elements and displays the Welcome dialog box 3 Click Next to display the license agreement 4 Select the checkbox for I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to display the default destination folder 5 Take one of the following options e Click Next to accept the default destination folder in which Ansur was installed 2 3 Ansur OED 6 Plug In Users Manual e Click Change if you have installed Ansur in a different folder In this case you must change the destination folder for the plug in so that it resides in the same directory as the Ansur program Note If you have installed Ansur using a different destination folder
29. termines the ability of the defibrillator to synchronize the discharge of its output pulse with a simulated ECG waveform being generated by the Analyzer Synchronization Time test measurements are listed in Table 4 6 The Synchronization Time test custom parameters are shown in Table 4 7 Table 4 6 Synchronization Time Test Measurements Sync Time milliseconds Delay between the top of the ECG R wave and the discharge peak of the defibrillator pulse For Sync Q Base Test this is the delay between the Q Wave and the discharge peak of the defibrillator pulse Table 4 7 Synchronization Time Test Custom Parameters ECG Waveform The ECG waveform the Analyzer should simulate during the test Preset Energy The energy in Joules that is to be used for the test The field user will be prompted to set the defibrillator to this value QED 6 Test Templates Using Pacemaker Test Elements Using Pacemaker Test Elements Pacemaker tests confirm the basic operation of external transcutaneous pacemakers by measuring various pacemaker outputs and timing Pacer Parameter Test The Pacer Parameter test measures peak current delivered by the pacemaker as well as the pulse width and pulses per minute Tables 4 8 and 4 9 list the Pacer Parameter test measurements and custom parameters Table 4 8 Pacer Parameter Test Measurements Pulses minute Number of pacer pulses detected by the Analyzer during the test Pulse Current Peak current detect
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