DATREND Systems vPad-A1, Operating Manual

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vPad-A1 OPERATORS MANUAL
2 Overview
vPad-A1™ is a test instrument intended to provide a means of functional testing for Pulse Oximeters,
Multi-Parameter Monitors (including some Fetal Monitor parameters), and Non-Invasive Blood Pressure
Monitors. When fully equipped with the available modules, the instrument is capable of simultaneously
simulating all vital signs, including electrocardiogram, respiration, temperature, cardiac output, blood oxygen
saturation, and blood pressure as measured invasively or non-invasively.
2.1 Modular Design
The vPad-A1's modular design combines full features with light weight and flexibility. While all vital signs
can be simulated simultaneously by a complete All-In-One system, the unique design of vPad-A1 allows the
three individual modules to be separated into independent testers, or to be combined (stacked) into a 2-
module or 3-module system. Users can choose to include only those modules which are necessary for the
tasks at hand.
Simulation modules are controlled by a user interface module (the
Base
), which may be connected through
a cable to an individual module or to the top module in a stacked system. The
Base
holds a 5" tablet
computer (referred to in this document as the
Tablet
) which provides the simulator's Graphical User
Interface (GUI). In addition to the
Tablet
, the
Base
module provides battery power, a charger port, and a
data communication hub which interfaces with the other three modules of the system. These modules are:
the
vPad-PS
patient simulator, providing output of ECG, invasive blood pressure, respiration and other
physiological signals; the
vPad-O2
pulse oximeter tester; and the
vPad-BP
NIBP simulator.
In its role as the communications hub of vPad-A1, the
Base
module enables connection of the simulator to
additional vPad products, such as vPad-ES™, from Datrend Systems. This enables electrical safety testing
to be combined with performance tests provided by the simulator to obtain an integrated, automated system
for preventive maintenance inspection of patient monitoring devices.
The
vPad-BP
module, due to its higher power requirements, contains its own supplementary battery pack
and charger input. As long as both the
Base
and the
vPad-BP
module are connected together, a single
battery charger can supply power for both modules from either charger input.
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