Chapter 7
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Testing and Calibration
Figure 7-3: Test Cables
NOTE:
The ribbon cable is temporarily installed at MC J3, and then removed
after testing. Ensure that the metal connector housing does not contact
any components within the ventilator during use.
7.2.2
Setting Up the Equipment
Required equipment:
Service laptop computer
RS-232 serial cable
Test cable(s) (see Section 7.2.1 for cable information)
Follow these steps:
1. Connect the test cable to the RS-232 port on the service laptop.
2. Connect cable(s) to the ventilator:
•
Non-upgraded s/n 105999 and below: connect test cable
(582161) to the selected subsystem:
J3
on the PAS and MCS
boards, or
J5
on the DCS board.
•
Upgraded s/n 105999 and below: connect ribbon cable
(1004699) to the appropriate connector on the test cable
(1004823).
•
s/n 106000 and above: connect the other end of the test cable
(1004823) to the back panel of the ventilator, and the RS-232
serial cable to the appropriate connector on the test cable.
3. Turn on the service laptop.
Ribbon cable
(1004699)
Test cable
(582161)
Test cable
(1004823)