Chapter 7
Testing and Calibration
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7.4 Blower/Valve
Calibration
Calibrating the blower and valves for the BiPAP Vision takes about 10 minutes
or less, depending on the installed software version. Perform the blower/valve
calibration as required after replacing certain major components.
During the calibration, the blower DAC voltage is increased while pressure and
blower speed are monitored to characterize blower performance. Next,
operating data for the ILFR and PRV valves is collected. Finally, calibration
information is stored in memory to ensure that the blower and valves meet
specified requirement.
NOTE:
Before performing the blower/valve calibration, ensure that software
version 11.8, 12.4, 13.4, or later is installed on the ventilator.
Required equipment:
•
Service laptop computer
•
Test cable:
P/N 582161 for non-upgraded ventilators (s/n 105999 and below
with original MCS, PAS, and DCS boards installed)
P/N 1004823 for newer ventilators (s/n 106000 and above)
or
upgraded ventilators (s/n 105999 and below)
•
0.25-in. test orifice (P/N 332353)
•
Phillips screwdriver
Follow these steps:
1. Verify that the ventilator is powered off.
2. For ventilators s/n 105999 and below, remove the top enclosure.
3. Depending on the test cable required, connect one side of the test
cable to J3 on the PAS board, or connect a standard RS-232 serial
cable to the RS-232 connector on the back of the ventilator. Connect
the other end to the service laptop.
4. Install the test orifice and pressure line to the ventilator outlet. Turn
on the ventilator and laptop.
NOTE:
Do
not
connect the Whisper Swivel for the blower/valve calibration.
NOTE:
If necessary, see Section 7.2 for more information on service laptop
setup, including HyperTerminal settings.
5. The Test exhalation port/language screen appears: do
not
select
Monitoring.
6. Ensure that the test orifice and PRV exhaust are not obstructed.
7. Enter
SJB
(all capital letters, no carriage return) at the laptop
keyboard to begin the calibration.