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ECG/RESP Detailed Information

Before you begin, make sure you have your SimCube setup as described in ‘Getting Started.’  
Available  Simulation  Modes  are  described  below.    Refer  to  the  front  panel  of  your  SimCube 
simulator to determine which modes apply to your model.

• ECG / RESP rate simulation modes (SC-4, -5 only)

 

These modes produce NSR ECG waveforms at the rate indicated on the front panel. Respiration 
rates are also on the front panel. 

• ECG/RESP rate simulation modes (SC-2 only)

These modes produce NSR ECG waveforms at the rate indicated below.

For ECG calibration purposes, the SimCube ECG waveform output is 1 mV on the following lead 

/ configuration (software version is displayed on boot up):

• ECG Arrhythmia Simulation mode (SC-5 only)

The Arrhythmia mode is designed to allow you to quickly check that all the life critical ECG alarms 

on  a  patient  monitor  are  properly  configured.    The  mode  consists  of  a  single  cardiac  failure 

sequence:  90  seconds  of  normal  beats  interspersed  with  PVCs  and  Runs,  followed  by 

approximately  30  seconds  of  VTACH,  followed  by  30  seconds  of  VFIB,  concluding  with  30 

seconds of asystole.  When the sequence is complete it restarts. RESP value stays at 00bpm.

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NIBP Manometer 

No ECG

NIBP Adult (120/80) 

70/35

NIBP Neo (70/40) 

94/47

NIBP (190/120) 

70/35

ECG Asystole 

0/0

ECG Resp OFF 

70/0

ECG Pacer ON 

70/35 w/pacer

SC-2 ECG/Resp Values

Calibration 

point 

SC-5

 

software 

version

 

SC-4

 

software 

version

 

SC-2

 

software 

version

 

1 mV on Lead I

 

Up to 4.1 

Up to 3.1 

Up to 1.9 

1 mV on Lead II

 

4.2.X and 

later 

3.2.X and 

later 

 1.10 and 

later 

Summary of Contents for SimCube

Page 1: ...SimCube NIBP Simulator Operator s Manual www pronktech com...

Page 2: ...orming to the relevant standards and directives required for CE have a CE Mark label as shown below affixed to the unit CE Marked products also comply with the WEEE directive for category 9 Monitoring...

Page 3: ...18 2017 www pronktech com 800 541 9802 Page 3 PRONK TECHNOLOGIES Getting Started 4 NIBP Detailed Information 6 ECG RESP Detailed Information 8 IBP Detailed Information SC 5 Only 9 Battery Operation 1...

Page 4: ...e are printed on the front panel next to the LED horizontally For more detailed information on each mode refer to each parameter section in this manual 5 For dynamic NIBP testing connect the SimCube s...

Page 5: ...supplied with the SimCube system and the correct IBP adapter for the monitor under test to the SimCube simulator A variety of IBP adapters are available from Pronk Technologies Inc Select the 0 mmHg...

Page 6: ...scribed below Refer to the front panel of your SimCube simulator to determine which modes apply to your model NIBP Adult 120 80 Simulates a patient with blood pressure of 120 80mmHg heart rate of 70 b...

Page 7: ...ses the monitor must be placed in a special test mode so that it will not release the cuff pressure NIBP Leak Test SC 5 only This mode is used for measuring leak rates in NIBP monitors their cuffs and...

Page 8: ...tion mode SC 5 only The Arrhythmia mode is designed to allow you to quickly check that all the life critical ECG alarms on a patient monitor are properly configured The mode consists of a single cardi...

Page 9: ...he NIBP values associated with the same mode and are indicated by the arrow on the front panel in the IBP column pointing towards the NIBP column IBP 0 Use this mode to simulate atmospheric pressure a...

Page 10: ...g features in your new SC 5 as compared to any previous versions you may have The display will be slightly dimmer The SimCube will go into sleep mode when the NIBP functions are not in use the display...

Page 11: ...that the switch is in the Batt OFF position when you are done the numeric display on the SimCube simulator is blanked under certain conditions to conserve power so you cannot rely on that to indicate...

Page 12: ...SimCube System Troubleshooting Tips Revision O 07 18 2017 www pronktech com 800 541 9802 Page 12 PRONK TECHNOLOGIES...

Page 13: ...noise by running the SimCube on battery power to see if the noise still exists If it is present check to see that the monitor under test has its A C filter s enabled Please note that monitors may hav...

Page 14: ...tors This cable has a six pin mini DIN to GE style connector It is six inches long and works with the IBP Extension cable IBP Interface Cable for Datex Ohmeda Monitors This cable has a six pin mini DI...

Page 15: ...s an annual calibration interval Extended Warranty up to 5 years total may be purchased only at time of original sale or with purchase of Rejuvenation Service Revision O 07 18 2017 www pronktech com 8...

Page 16: ...se or use Pronk Technologies shall be liable only for repair or replacement of the SimCube NIBP Simulator and optional features Pronk Technologies shall not be liable for any incidental or consequenti...

Page 17: ...l readings but 5 might be only within 21mmHg and 1 might be as far out as 29mmHg While these specifications may seem very loose they can be quite difficult to meet The errors in the readings come from...

Page 18: ...at they should be statistically identical but in practice they can still give different results 2 Every manufacturer has adjusted their system based on data which was measured by the nurses they used...

Page 19: ...ormally work with a broad range of test volumes but with smaller test volumes you may see more vendor to vendor reading differences 2 Be prepared to throw out the first reading We find that some vendo...

Page 20: ...h the best setup there is still variation from reading to reading Sometimes a reading will be produced which is quite far off target and it is difficult to know if this represents a problem with the m...

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Page 24: ...erent models and sometimes even different software versions can give quite different readings but the following are some average values obtained from a variety of devices Revision O 007 18 2017 www pr...

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