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NIBP250 User’s Guide
Table of Contents
User's Manual 1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 3
1.1. General Description........................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2. Theory of Measurement ................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3. What’s Included in System............................................................................................................................. 3
1.4. Animal Preparation......................................................................................................................................... 4
2. User Interface and Connections...................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Front Panel..................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2. Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3. Sensor ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.4. Main Screen ................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4.1. Measurement Analysis View................................................................................................................... 7
2.5. Menu Window................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.5.2. Options.................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5.3. Calibration............................................................................................................................................... 9
2.6. Results List..................................................................................................................................................... 9
3. Usage ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
3.1. Start-up and preparation............................................................................................................................... 10
3.2. Acquisition .................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.3. Analysis ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
3.4. Working with Saved Results......................................................................................................................... 11
3.5. Turning Off.................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.6. Result File .................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.7.External Memory Units.................................................................................................................................. 12
3.8. Firmware Update.......................................................................................................................................... 12
3.9. Calibration .................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.9.1. Calibration Check.................................................................................................................................. 13
3.9.2. Recalibration ......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.10 Triggers ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
4. Using the NIBP250 with a BIOPAC MP Acquisition System ........................................................................... 14
4.1. Connections ............................................................................................................................................. 14
4.2. Software Setup in Acq
Knowledge
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5. Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 15
6. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................. 16
6.1. Tail Pulse signals are not regular. ................................................................................................................ 16
6.2. Compressor runs continuously..................................................................................................................... 16
6.3. There is leakage from the tubing and Tail Cuff Sensor connections............................................................ 16
7. Accessories ................................................................................................................................................... 17
8. Maintenance and Care .................................................................................................................................. 18
8.1. Service Policy............................................................................................................................................... 18
8.2. Cleaning Procedures.................................................................................................................................... 18
8.2.1. Monitor & Sensor Housing Cleaning Procedures ................................................................................. 18
Index of Figures
Figure 1: Front Panel................................................................................................................................................. 4
Figure 2: Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................................. 5
Figure 3: Sensor ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Figure 4: Main Screen ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 5: Analysis View.............................................................................................................................................. 7
Figure 6: Menu window ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Figure 7: General Tab Settings................................................................................................................................. 8
Figure 8: Date/Time Properties window .................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 9: Options Tab Settings .................................................................................................................................. 9
Figure 10: Calibration Tab Settings ........................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 11: Results List ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Figure 12: Location of Systolic and Diastolic Pressures ......................................................................................... 11
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