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piCO

+

 Operating Manual

English

www.bedfont.com

COdata

+

 Software

Connecting to the PC

 

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Place one end of the connection lead into 

the mini USB socket on the top of the 

piCO

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. Connect the other end to the USB 

port on the PC.

 

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Before starting the software, ensure 

that the piCO

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 is connected to the PC 

and switched on. Once the sensor has 

stabilised, double click the COdata

+

 icon 

on the PC to start the programme.

 

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Refer to the supplied documentation 

for information on how to operate the 

COdata

+

 software.

 

● The custom user profile can only be 

accessed from COdata

+

.

Summary of Contents for piCO+ Smokerlyzer

Page 1: ...0086 breath analysis is the new blood test ...

Page 2: ... Contents and Specification 5 4 Instrument Layout 6 5 Display Symbols 7 6 Warnings and Maintenance 8 7 Operation 9 10 8 Calibration 11 12 9 Set up User Profiles 13 10 Set up Sounder Operation 14 11 Troubleshooting 15 12 COdata Software 16 13 Frequently Asked Questions 17 14 Returns Procedure 18 15 Spares and Warranty 19 ...

Page 3: ... two are compatible and convertible and the piCO Smokerlyzer displays both measurements Clinical research has shown that a useful relationship between carbon monoxide and carboxyhaemoglobin can be identified after a short period of a person holding their breath CO readings demonstrate the level of poisonous inhaled CO while the COHb reading shows the percentage of oxygen that has been replaced in ...

Page 4: ...ast three seconds of the countdown 6 Blow slowly into mouthpiece aiming to empty the lungs completely 7 The carbon monoxide ppm and percentage carboxyhaemoglobin COHb readings will rise and the peak values will remain on the screen The coloured LEDs will light up accordingly see the interpretation table on page 10 8 Remove the D piece between tests to allow fresh air to circulate around the sensor...

Page 5: ...principle Electrochemical sensor Accuracy repeatability of readings 2 H2 cross interference 10 Power 2 AA LR6 or equivalent alkaline batteries Response time Typically 30 seconds to 90 FSD Operating temperature range 0 40ºC storage 0 50ºC Operating humidity 10 90 storage 0 95 non condensing Sensor operating life Approx 5 years 2 year warranty Sensor sensitivity 1ppm Dimensions Approx 45 75 120 mm W...

Page 6: ... 0086 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 10 9 8 2 Instrument Layout 1 Display 2 Coloured LEDs 3 Button 4 Aperture for D piece 5 Breath sampling D piece 6 Securing lug on D piece 7 Exhaust port for breath sample 8 Sounder 9 USB connector 10 Cardboard mouthpiece 11 Battery compartment 12 Reset button 13 Battery cover 12 11 Reset 44 0 1634 673720 44 0 1634 673721 13 ...

Page 7: ...d countdown 11 Exhale for breath test 12 Peak CO reading ppm and COHb 13 Set instrument zero in fresh air 14 Apply calibration gas at 20ppm 15 Calibration pass fail Pass Fail 16 Calibration reminder 17 User profile selection 18 Select adult user profile 19 Select adolescent user profile 20 Select custom user profile if set via COdata software on PC 21 Contact Bedfont or distributor for help 22 D p...

Page 8: ...taining alcohol or other organic solvents to clean the monitor Long term exposure to such vapours will damage the internal CO sensor Under no circumstances should the monitor be immersed in or splashed with liquid Cleaning Routine Maintenance When the calibration reminder prompt is displayed see page 11 the instrument should be calibrated using Bedfont 20ppm CO in air calibration gas Once calibrat...

Page 9: ...tead of the main menu it means that the instrument has failed to set a fresh air zero during start up perhaps because the ambient air was not free of carbon monoxide Ensure that the instrument is in fresh air and then double click the button to repeat the start up test If it fails again please see Troubleshooting page 15 When the pointer is opposite the picture of an exhaling face the piCO is read...

Page 10: ...arily silence the sounder if it is on To start another breath test double click the button to return to the main display A new mouthpiece should be used with every test Removing the D piece between tests will allow fresh air to circulate around the sensor It is good practice to wash your hands after removing the D piece If no further tests are required the piCO should be turned off by holding the ...

Page 11: ...aving Bedfont Calibration reminders will prompt the user to calibrate the unit every six months The calibration gas required is Bedfont 20ppm carbon monoxide in air Ensure the fine control valve is in the off position Screw the fine control valve and flow indicator assembly to the gas can This is best done by screwing the gas can into the valve Turn the instrument on in the normal way When the mai...

Page 12: ...tor from the gas can and store them safely If the valve is left attached to the can gas could escape The piCO is now calibrated and ready for use The piCO will prompt the user to calibrate the unit again in six months Single click the button to scroll down to the 20ppm gas cylinder symbol Double click the button to select the symbol Immediately open the fine control valve and allow the gas to flow...

Page 13: ... of the display To change the selected profile scroll the pointer to the set up symbol on the main display using single clicks of the button Double click the button to select the set up mode Scroll the pointer until it is opposite the user profile selection symbol Double click to select this function Move the pointer until it is opposite the desired profile and double click the button to select Th...

Page 14: ...eath test although the piCO will still beep during the breath hold countdown The operation of the sounder during the exhalation phase of a breath test is indicated by the small symbol on the top line of the display To turn the sounder settings on or off scroll the pointer to the set up symbol on the main display using single clicks of the button Double click to select the set up mode see page 13 S...

Page 15: ... or to attempt the complete calibration process again Troubleshooting If the unit fails to turn on properly or if either low battery symbols or are showing replace the 2 AA batteries Ensure that the batteries are inserted the correct way around matching the symbols moulded into the plastic If a breath test on a non smoker gives an indication of CO being present it may be because of a high ambient ...

Page 16: ...nnect the other end to the USB port on the PC Before starting the software ensure that the piCO is connected to the PC and switched on Once the sensor has stabilised double click the COdata icon on the PC to start the programme Refer to the supplied documentation for information on how to operate the COdata software The custom user profile can only be accessed from COdata ...

Page 17: ...A Ppm means parts per million i e one part of CO in one million parts of air breath This might not seem like very much but ppm has a direct correlation with COHb the percentage of CO combined with haemoglobin in the blood If a patient gives a reading of 20ppm that of a frequent adult smoker it means that their oxygen carrying capacity is reduced by 5 It also indicates a high level of addiction to ...

Page 18: ...and you will be sent an Engineer s Report and a quotation for the repair including an Authorisation Form If your monitor is still in warranty Bedfont will repair it and return it to you with an Engineer s Report free of charge If the monitor is found to simply require calibrating you will be charged a fee for this service if you wish Bedfont to carry the process out for you If the monitor is out o...

Page 19: ...item covered under this warranty when such an item is returned intact prepaid to Bedfont Scientific Ltd or your local representative Warranties are automatically invalidated if products are repaired altered or otherwise tampered with by unauthorised personnel or if they have been subject to misuse neglect or accident Never dispose of any electronic instrument in the domestic waste At the end of th...

Page 20: ...ril 2010 Part No LAB253 Bedfont Scientific Limited reserve the right to change or update this literature without prior notice Bedfont Scientific Ltd 2010 Registered office England and Wales Registered No 1289798 ...

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