EcoStar Info, EcoStar Auto
Accessing settings
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Choosing a pressure
unit
You can select hPa instead of cmH
2
O as
the default pressure unit displayed on the
device, and vice versa.
To select the pressure unit, hold the
hidden key and the button
simultaneously pressed while you connect
the device to the power supply source
(electrical outlet).
The machine displays the unit selected
until you release the hidden key and the
button
.
Repeat to change the unit displayed.
Adjustment of the pressure at
the device outlet
1.
Connect the spiral tubing to the device outlet
and the free nozzle of the tubing to a plug
equipped with a 4 mm leak and a pressure point.
2.
Then connect the pressure point to a
manometer and adjust the pressure to 12
cmH2O.
3.
Access the setting of the pressure sensor offset
as shown in "Settings" paragraph of the device
concerned. Adjust the value using the button
or
until the pressure 12.0 cmH2O is
read on the manometer.
4.
Then, press the button
while holding
down the hidden key. The pressure sensor offset
setting is automatically memorized.
Specific calibration of the pneumatic configuration
CAUTION
Since pressure performance depends on the pneumatic configuration selected, it is important to select the
correct configuration. Specific configurations should be set up by skilled personnel only.
To optimise the performance of the device, it is advised to carry out a specific calibration based on the
pneumatic configuration used. If Comfort Calibration is enabled (1), disable it (0) and follow the procedure
hereafter:
1.
Confirm that the device is in standby. If it is operating, stop it by holding down the On / Off button
for several seconds.
2.
Set up the desired pneumatic configuration (humidifier, patient circuit, etc.) with the patient interface.
Take care to keep the patient circuit straight and the air outlet unobstructed.
3.
Bring up the screen page of the Settings menu
related to “Pneumatic Calibration”
by following the
settings procedure for the device concerned.
4.
Select the specific patient circuit CP:SP or CP:--:
specific calibration already present
specific calibration absent
5.
Press the hidden key and hold it down until launch of calibration taking care not to touch the pneumatic
circuit.
