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THANK YOU FOR BUYING CARDIOLINE!. 

Your new computerised 

electrocardiograph CARDIOLINE® has been designed and built in 
compliance with the applicable regulations in force at the time when et 

medical devices SpA, Cavareno (Trento) - ITALY drew up this manual. et 

medical devices operates in accordance with the requirements for quality 

management systems defined by EN ISO 9001: 2000 and EN ISO 13485: 

2003 standards. The system is covered by a Nemko Certification AS (Cert. 

N. 800278). Your new electrocardiograph has also been built in compliance 
with the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC and is therefore marked by the 

relevant CE0470 mark. 

1.1 How to read the manual 

In order to ensure the 

CARDIOLINE

®

 ar1200view

 is operated in a safe 

and correct manner, and to appreciate its ease of use and high reliability, 

the user instructions must be read carefully

.

 

This documentation describes the functions of your electrocardiograph 
including those provided by all the possible "options" available. It is 

therefore possible that some of the functions described may not be present 

in the model you have purchased. For details of the options, consult the 

"firmware configuration" chart that accompanies each individual appliance. 

 This symbol allows you to identify the functions 

not

 provided on all 

models, which must be requested specifically at the time of purchase. 

 This symbol allows you to identify the functional, behavioural and 

operational aspects that may be conditioned by the type of configuration 

selected during the step of 

“Preparation for use: the menu”

SMB

 When a given key is depicted in the body of a sentence or a 

paragraph, 

press

 the corresponding key on the device to perform the action. 

The structure of this manual allows you to approach the use of the 
electrocardiograph according to your level of knowledge. If you have already 

had experience with 

CARDIOLINE

®

 equipment, the initial fast-track part of 

each paragraph will allow you to begin working immediately. In the 

continuation of the paragraph, on the other hand, the single aspects of 

operation are discussed in more depth.

 

The manual gives detailed information on the use of the model 

ar1200view

 

in traditional ECG procedures, and an introduction to the use of particular 

functionalities involving interaction with software and a Personal Computer. 

For instructions on the use of the software applications for Personal 

Computer, consult the special online guides. 

The quick guide to the electrocardiograph (at power-up the display shows 

Summary of Contents for ar1200view

Page 1: ...ar1200view User s Manual English...

Page 2: ...he documentation and other printed material included in the package consult any guidelines available If you find no solution you can obtain further information by contacting your CARDIOLINE supplier B...

Page 3: ...ch off the electrocardiograph 19 Auto power off 19 3 Preparation for use the menu 20 3 1 How to access the menu 20 3 2 Structure of the menu 20 3 3 Menu activated operation and personalization of the...

Page 4: ...otimer mode 40 5 6 Recording in paper saving mode 41 5 7 Recording in PC ECG mode 41 5 8 Recording in HRV Analysis mode 42 5 9 Recording in Arrhythmia mode 43 5 10 Defibrillation 44 6 Management and c...

Page 5: ...5 7 4 Battery replacement 49 7 5 Display maintenance 50 7 6 Periodic checks 50 Technical information 50 8 Technical specifications 51 Basic accessories supplied 53...

Page 6: ...mmediately on paper paper saving mode ECG parameters option automatic ECG parameter measurement program ECG signal interpretive option a useful and dependable diagnostic support arrhythmia option a pr...

Page 7: ...e configuration chart that accompanies each individual appliance This symbol allows you to identify the functions not provided on all models which must be requested specifically at the time of purchas...

Page 8: ...ice or any other adverse effect caused by the use of unsuitable paper Do not subject the device to impact or excessive vibrations Do not allow liquids to penetrate inside the device If this should acc...

Page 9: ...e connection to ground normally secured by the power supply cable If grounding of the main electrical service is not certain do not connect the device and use it powered only by the rechargeable inter...

Page 10: ...10 1 3 The electrocardiograph Front view Side view and bottom 6 1 4 3 2 5 5 7 6 11 9 8 10...

Page 11: ...es not connected or insufficient contact saturation interrupt current operation stop Auto Automatic recording Man Manual recording Select operating mode Personalized Recording mode selected in configu...

Page 12: ...ilable speeds 12 5 25 50 mm s Select paper scroll speed Available speeds 5 25 50 mm s Select ECG recording sensitivity on screen Available wavelengths 5 10 20 Select ECG recording sensitivity on paper...

Page 13: ...ine b ECG signal display area Each lead is preceded by its name c Selected operating mode In Menu mode indicates scroll functions enabled d Heart rate e Selected speed of printing value on left and di...

Page 14: ...any additional options o In Autotimer HRV PC ECG Store in PC modes Arrhythmia displays a progress bar 3 Display control keyboard Esc Cancel operation back to previous menu scroll menu and information...

Page 15: ...ng conditions in the event of an error that cannot be managed using the keyboard 8 Mains line connector 9 Identification plate Please refer to the information shown on this plate during any communicat...

Page 16: ...diograph as far as possible from electrical power lines and sources of static electricity The ECG signal can be disturbed if the electrocardiograph is placed near sources of high voltage or electricit...

Page 17: ...sition the paper guide plate 2 onto the pack d Position the paper exactly in the centre between the two paper guides 3 Close the cover with the paper positioned between the rubber roller and the devic...

Page 18: ...th different print format the maximum number of tests recorded can change When the batteries are run down symbol it is still possible to make an ECG recording by connecting the device to the AC supply...

Page 19: ...fter the current operation has been completed After 10 min have elapsed without any key being pressed reserve power 30 After 1 min has elapsed without any key being pressed reserve power between 15 an...

Page 20: ...ough the menu items executes the action associated with the symbol displayed access the lower level menu select and confirm to scroll multiple selections If available symbol displayed Esc to return to...

Page 21: ...mia Monitor o HRV analysis o ECG autotimer ECG archive o View PC archive Print Delete o PC archive o Print list o Clear Settings o Operation Profile Select Profile Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profil...

Page 22: ...e o Automatic o Request o None Deleting o Manual o Automatic Autotrx last ECG o Yes o No o Emergency only Analisi HRV HRV analysis Duration x Lead Autotimer No Intervals xxx Duration of intervals xxx...

Page 23: ...Listed below are the operating and configuration details associated with the single items in the menu To operate the menu refer to the heading How to access the menu Personalize mode The menu allows o...

Page 24: ...ate ECG autotimer ECGs are recorded automatically at user defined intervals in Settings menu The ECG archive The menu allows the main archive management functions to be operated Options Actions availa...

Page 25: ...racters User Institution Name 30 characters Ward Dept Name 16 characters can be entered User Name and Ward Dept ID will be printed on all printed documents and sent to the PC when saved The profile na...

Page 26: ...following are reported date and time of recording patient data if inserted note field ECG parameters calculated frontal vector indication of normality Rhythm Analysis print rhythm strip and diagnosis...

Page 27: ...e between recordings print delay timed prints and manually activated prints between two intervals are referred to a sample acquired 10 seconds earlier number of leads being printed twelve in format se...

Page 28: ...to access the archive if any to set change Use Profiles or to restore the factory configuration default If you do not wish to use the protection system leave the Password field blank Warning to chang...

Page 29: ...s of safety are always maintained use only original accessories 4 2 Preparing the patient and applying the electrodes Careful preparation of the patient and correct positioning of the electrodes are f...

Page 30: ...one with another or with other metallic parts In any event silver and silver chloride electrodes are designed and manufactured in such away as to minimise the likelihood of accidental contact between...

Page 31: ...mats coincide to scroll the leads on the display To select the desired print format to select the desired format the corresponding choice is displayed on the screen The available formats are described...

Page 32: ...the information line Sensitivity of recording on the display and on paper To select the sensitivity of recording on the display the corresponding value is displayed The options available are 5 mm mV 1...

Page 33: ...filters available have been designed to reduce the effect of both mains disturbances and muscle tremor The special isoelectric anti drift filter ADF remains permanently activated During printing the f...

Page 34: ...entry to display the patient file at any time Inside the patient file to display the New option On confirmation the displayed data are cancelled to move around inside the file and display the options...

Page 35: ...only when the final item entered is confirmed 5 2 Recording in manual mode Having selected manual mode see Operating mode to start the recording If the signal has not yet been initialised the message...

Page 36: ...report of the principal parameters calculated to be obtained at the end of each automatic recording Start automatic at the end of the recording Stop automatic at the end of printing the report The mes...

Page 37: ...ogram processing of the diagnosis and analysis of the rhythm provides the evaluation of the trace and specifically a identification of the parameters that deviate from standard these parameters are id...

Page 38: ...he archive can contain up to 40 recordings for subsequent processing or transfer to PC Memory option Start automatic or on demand at the end of a recording see Settings If On Demand the patient file i...

Page 39: ...traces to a Personal Computer equipped with CARDIOLINE management software For details on the use of the application software consult the specific manual If the Memory Option is not installed Position...

Page 40: ...ialized the message Wait will be displayed During the recording progress messages are displayed 1 Acquisition 2 Acquisition OK The patient can now be disconnected to interrupt printing stop If the sig...

Page 41: ...recording If the signal has not yet been initialised the message Wait will be displayed The patient data entry procedure now starts see Patient data entry Patient data are mandatory During the record...

Page 42: ...se the measurement of the heart rate variability in a predicted interval from 1 to 5 minutes and to printout a complete report full disclosure of the reference ECG lead selected by the menu patient da...

Page 43: ...rhythm is detected a printout of the events can be obtained in continuous until the rhythm become normal again the length of the printout depends on the setup At the end of the test or after every 5...

Page 44: ...44 to interrupt stop 5 10 Defibrillation If defibrillation occurs the symbol is displayed Within 10 seconds from the discharge the signal is automatically restored...

Page 45: ...and a flat signal will be reproduced on paper where a lead cannot be acquired due to the absence of an electrode e g OL L 1 indicates saturation of the left arm electrode and of electrode C1 Manual r...

Page 46: ...ondition or phase of operation Messages Message Description of status event Not Available Function or action not available for the selected operating mode Analysis nd Automatic ECG analysis cannot be...

Page 47: ...ments e g X rays etc Patient in contact with metallic parts or with other persons Muscle tremors Patient not relaxed Peripheral electrodes adhering too tightly Irregular paper transport End of paper r...

Page 48: ...ts available o Display pixel scan The presence of blank areas signifies faulty operation of the display o Keyboard the position of the single keys is simulated in the display Pressing a given key the...

Page 49: ...7 4 Battery replacement The battery pack should be replaced when the recorder is not used with the mains supply and the battery is low or run down therefore insufficient for operation The average life...

Page 50: ...Warning in case the display panel breaks do not swallow the liquid released If this liquid comes into contact with skin or clothing wash immediately using abundant quantities of soapy water High pres...

Page 51: ...tandard Cabrera or Personalize sequence Signal memory 10 seconds for each lead in auto Recording display sensitivity Manual 5 10 20 mm mV 5 Automatic 2 5 5 10 20 mm mV 5 dependent on number of channel...

Page 52: ...g time Internal battery 18 hours 100 Housing protection degree IP 20 Ambient conditions operation Ambient temperature from 10 C to 40 C Relative humidity from 25 to 95 without condensation Atmospheric...

Page 53: ...rodes ref 66030163 4 peripheral electrodes ref 660301105 1 260 gr gel bottle ref 66020002 1 paper roll 120 mm x 20m ref 66010033 1 Z fold paper pack 120 x 100 mm x 30 metres ref 66010039 ECG ruler Use...

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