B
I
PAP S
YNCHRONY
S
ERVICE
& T
ECHNICAL
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NFORMATION
T
ESTING
& C
ALIBRATION
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AGE
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T
ESTING
T
ESTING
P
ROCESS
This chapter provides run-in, calibration, AC current draw testing, and performance verification
procedures for the BiPAP Synchrony. Calibration and AC current draw testing are necessary only
when a repair has been made to the BiPAP Synchrony. However, these procedures may be used in
conjunction with the performance verification to determine that the BiPAP Synchrony is functioning
properly. Verification shall be performed at periodic intervals commensurate with hospital or home
care provider guidelines for preventive maintenance, between rentals or during normal patient usage.
Calibration and testing of the BiPAP Synchrony requires the use of Respironics Utility Software.
Before proceeding, log on to http://servicesoftware.respironics.com and download the Utility Software
onto your PC.
Calibration and testing can also be performed on the Multi-function Test Station at service locations
equipped with this device.
B
I
PAP S
YNCHRONY
S
YSTEM
R
UN
-
IN
Before the BiPAP Synchrony can be calibrated, the device must be run-in for at least 2 hours to avoid
possible calibration failures.
E
QUIPMENT
R
EQUIRED
•
0.25” Test Orifice (RI p/n 332353)
P
ROCEDURE
1. Connect the test orifice to the outlet port of the unit.
2. Enter the therapy setup menu (refer to the System Setup Porcedures Section for detailed
instructions). Set the unit to CPAP mode and set the pressure to 20 cm H
2
O.
3. Run the unit for at least 2 hours before performing the calibration.
P
ERFORMANCE
V
ERIFICATION
This procedure provides guidelines to verify the performance of the BiPAP Synchrony.
P
ROCEDURE
1. Record the Serial Number and Model Number of the unit located on the bottom enclosure
on the test data sheet (refer to page 22).
2. Plug the BiPAP Synchrony power source in and record the line voltage used for testing
and the blower hours on the test data sheet (refer to page 22).
3. Place the BiPAP test orifice (RI p/n 332353) on the outlet of the unit. Connect a Digital
Manometer to the test orifice.
a. Enter the provider menu of the BiPAP Synchrony.
b. Set the BiPAP Synchrony to the CPAP mode and the pressure to 4 cm H
2
O. Verify
the pressure reading and record it on the test data sheet.
c. Set the BiPAP Synchrony to 20 cm H
2
O. Verify the pressure reading and record it on
the test data sheet.
