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3.1 Features of the Micro Spirometer
The features include:
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Fleisch pneumotachograph
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Removable flowhead
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Touch screen color display
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Choice of predicted values
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Report generation through Device Studio software
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Storage of test and demographic information
4. Setting Up the Micro Spirometer
1. Insert 4 x 1.5V AAA batteries into the battery compartment.
2. Alternatively, the device may be powered using the USB cable
supplied. Connect one end of the USB cable into a USB port on a
computer and the other end into the micro-USB connector on the
device.
3. Press the On/Off switch to turn the device on.
4. Install Device Studio on the computer following instructions
supplied with the software.
5. To use Device Studio, the Micro Spirometer must be connected to
the computer using the USB cable (via ports marked with the
symbol.
If the device has just been unpacked or transported, ensure it is left
sitting, fully powered and is at room temperature prior to testing.
Ensure a calibration verification is completed on each testing day, prior to
using the device (see Section 5.4 Calibration Verification).
If using with the with the remote flowhead (not included as standard):
1. Remove the flowhead from the main body of the device by gripping
and sliding it firmly in the direction of the flowhead cone (6).
2. Connect the remote flowhead adapter (4) to the base of the
flowhead (5), connect the device cap (2) to the device (1).
3. Unwrap the flowhead connection tubing (3) and connect one end
to device cap (2) and the other end to the remote flowhead adapter
(4). See Figure 2. The tubing is keyed, so it will only connect one
way.
