Front Panel Controls
a.
Power ON/OFF -
The button controls power to the humidifier. Press and hold to turn
unit ON. Press and hold to turn unit OFF.
b.
Mode Selector -
This key selects the operating mode (Invasive or Non-Invasive).
c.
Temperature and Pause Time Control -
The Increase and Decrease Buttons allow
the user to adjust the proximal patient airway temperature and pause time settings.
d.
Temperature Gradient -
Sun and Raindrop - These keys increase or decrease the
temperature gradient between the column and the patient end of the heated-wire circuit.
e.
Gradient Display -
Blue LED between the Sun and Raindrop indicates the actual
temperature gradient setting. The example below shows a setting of one degree towards
the raindrop. This setting would increase humidity in the circuit.
f.
Accept Button -
Used to check settings, access adjustable settings and accept the
displayed parameters and store settings into memory.
g.
Pause Button -
Used to enter the Pause Mode for a user adjustable period of 5-60
minutes.
h.
Alarm Mute Button -
Used to silence a Cautionary Alarm for two minutes.
i.
Column Button -
When pressed, the LED displays the temperature of the gas at the outlet
of the column. The column temperature will remain displayed as long as the key is pressed.
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Figure 4: CONCHATHERM NEPTUNE Front Panel Controls
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