Fluke Biomedical Index 2MF, User Manual

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Chapter 12
Creating Your Own R-Curve
Introduction
The Simulator will store six download R-Curves into download slots according to
specific light levels. You may trade a preprogrammed make for one that you use more
regularly. This chapter explains how to create an R-Curve and download it to one of the
“download slots” for future use.
The six slots are organized by light level technology as follows:
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Download Slot 1 = Medium Light
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Download Slot 2 = Medium Light
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Download Slot 3 = Medium Light
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Download Slot 4 = Medium Light
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Download Slot 5 = Low Light
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Download Slot 6 = Low Light
It is important that you save the R-Curve for the manufacturer in the correct light level
slot. You can verify this by checking with the manufacturer or by trial and error. For
comparison purposes, Nellcor and BCI use medium light level technology while Hewlett-
Packard, Ohmeda and Invivo use low light level technology and Datex uses high light
level technology.
You will need a computer, an RS-232 cable with a null modem, the oximeter to be
characterized, a pencil, and the sample Index R-Curve Data Sheet (found on page 4 of
this chapter).