Chapter 7
7-2
BiPAP Focus Ventilator Service Manual © Respironics, Inc.
REF 1029568 Rev B
Testing, Calibration, and Performance Verification
7.1 Test Equipment
and Accessories
Table 7-1 lists required test equipment and service accessories. Check the
calibration status of all test equipment before use.
Table 7-1: Required Test Equipment and Service Accessories
Description
Recommended Manufacturer/Model
Digital multimeter (DMM) accurate to three decimal places
Local supplier
Electrical safety analyzer
Dale LT 5440 or equivalent
Pneumatic calibration analyzer(s) capable of measuring low
pressure (cmH
2
O), flow rate (LPM), volume (Liters BTPS), and
respiratory rate (BPM).
Respironics P/N 1040310 or
equivalent
Flow source capable of providing up to 120 LPM of air. This is
used to provide negative/reverse flow in to the device during
calibration.
PC or laptop with:
• Windows XP or compatible operating system
• 9-pin serial communication port COM1 (or USB to serial
adapter assignable to COM1)
• USB port
• CD-ROM drive
• Internet connection
Local supplier
Respironics utility software (required for calibrating and
testing BiPAP Focus ventilator)
Log on to
http:// my.respironics.com
to download utility software to a PC.
Inspiratory bacteria filter, 22-mm M/F
Respironics P/N 1014047
Connector, 22-mm (quantity 2)
Respironics P/N 1002505
Coupling, silicone (quantity 2)
Respironics P/N 500-1000-43
Oxygen enrichment adapter (used for pressure testing)
Respironics P/N 312710
Patient tubing, reusable, 18-in.
Respironics P/N 1003649
Patient tubing, reusable, 42-in.
Respironics P/N 1003643
Test orifice, BiPAP, 0.25-in.
Respironics P/N 332353
Silicone cork
Respironics P/N 1001735
Cable kit, BiPAP Focus communications
(USB and serial cables)
Respironics P/N 1039800
Tubing, silicone, 3/16-in. ID x 6.5 ft.
(for manometer connection)
Local supplier
Flow control valve
Respironics P/N 1006120