S
ECTION
Self-tests
This chapter describes the 700 Series Ventilator System’s built-in self-tests,
including how to run them. It also describes how the ventilator responds when
the self-tests detect undesirable conditions. For a listing of ventilator diagnostic
codes, refer to Chapter 6. For a listing of alarm messages, refer to Chapter 7.
3.1 Introduction
The 700 Series Ventilator System has the self-test capabilities described in
Table 3-1.
Table 3-1: Self-tests
Name
Purpose
When it is run
Power-on self-
test (POST)
Verifies the integrity of the
microcontrollers, power supply,
battery, transducers, and motor.
Automatically
•
when power is applied to the
ventilator (including after a power
interruption)
•
at the start and end of SST and EST
•
when exiting from standby mode
or calibration
•
after pressure units are changed
(utility menu function)
•
after the ventilator is reset for any
reason
Short self-test
(SST)
An abbreviated version of EST to be
run primarily by the operator. Makes
detailed checks of the pneumatics and
electronics. It also characterizes system
leaks and system/tubing compliance to
compensate during breath delivery.
POST is run as part of SST.
Before patient is connected to the
ventilator or after ventilator breathing
circuit or humidifier is changed
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