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         Operating  Procedures

 

 

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Operating the 

PFM1 

 

In this section, information is supplied which will help you use the 

PFM1

 for the fist time.  

 
 
User Configuration

  

 
Firstly connect the 

AC supply cord. 

 
It is  necessary to set the operation of the

 PFM1

 to meet your requirements. 

Before turning the 

PFM1

 on, press and hold down the 

Toco Zero

  button.  Then, whilst 

keeping the 

Toco Zero 

button pressed down, turn the 

PFM1

 on by flicking the 

AC input on/off

  

switch which is located on the rear of the unit as part of the

 AC  line  input socket

.  When the 

unit is on the front panel LED

 will be illuminated. 

 
 
 

 

The

 PFM1

 starts and then enters its 

User Configuration

 Mode, release the Toco 

Zero button as soon as ‘

Calibrate System’

 is displayed . 

 
 
You are then prompted to enter the date if different to that displayed. 
To change the day and month press the 

Volume Up

 button. One press advances 

the day by one, pressing the 

Volume Up

 button for longer advances the day by 

10. 
 
To change the year press the 

Volume Down

 button. One press advances the 

year by one, pressing the 

Volume Down

 button for longer advances the year by 

10. 
 
When the correct date is displayed  press the 

Toco Zero

 button once. 

 
 
You are then prompted to enter the time if different to that displayed. 
This works in a similar manner to the date with the 

Volume Up

 button advancing 

the hours and the 

Volume Down

 button  advancing the minutes. 

 
When the correct time is displayed press the 

Toco Zero

 button once. 

 
 
You are then prompted to enter the Toco Base Line offset. 
This sets an artificial zero line for the toco transducer above zero, it can be set 
by pressing the 

Volume Up or Volume Down 

 buttons for a value between 0 - 20.  

After setting this value the Toco will be set to this every time the 

Toco Zero

 

switch is pressed, and allows small negative Toco excursions to be seen on the 
chart. 
 
When the correct time is displayed press the 

Toco Zero

 button once. 

Summary of Contents for PFM1

Page 1: ...Operating Manual PFM1 Fetal Monitor Ultrasound Technologies Ltd Foresters House Itton Chepstow Gwent NP6 6BZ U K Telephone 44 0 1291 641301 Fax 44 0 1291 641302...

Page 2: ...Toco Zero 4 Indicators and Connectors 5 Power On Indication 5 RS232 Output 5 Remote Patient Event Marker 5 Probe Connection 5 Operating Procedures 6 User Configuration 6 The Printer 8 Ultrasound Feta...

Page 3: ...mydoppler de A service manual containing circuit descriptions diagrams parts and spares lists is available for the PFM1 by contacting the address above To maintain the PFM1 s performance it is recomm...

Page 4: ...ided with the system are connected to a properly grounded receptacle l Do not remove the system cover The system should be serviced by trained and qualified personnel only Contacting the hazardous vol...

Page 5: ...ansducer or cable damage could occur Symbols Used The following symbols are used on the PFM1 and are in accordance with BS EN60601 1 1990 Where they are associated with the connection of external equi...

Page 6: ...change user options Volume Down This button is used to decrease the audio volume level or in configuration mode to change user operations US1 US1 Transducer Select and Twins trace mode Pressing this...

Page 7: ...t can be applied to this output is 15VDC WARNING Any external equipment connected to this output must meet the relevant safety standard Remote Event Marker Connection of an external event mark switch...

Page 8: ...Up button One press advances the day by one pressing the Volume Up button for longer advances the day by 10 To change the year press the Volume Down button One press advances the year by one pressing...

Page 9: ...a Block is printed at the start of each recording this function can be disabled by setting Data Block to off It changes from on to off and back again by pressing the Volume Up button When the Data Blo...

Page 10: ...al side of the paper is uppermost Pull the paper out of the front of the unit making sure it is positioned below the door catches Close the door and latch by pressing down firmly on it To operate the...

Page 11: ...only showing an outline heart then this is an indication that the signal quality is not optimum Improved recordings can be obtained by repositioning the transducer so that this indicator always shows...

Page 12: ...the ingress of fluids NO coupling gel is required for this transducer to operate correctly Place the transducer on the centre line over the fundus in a position where the uterus is firm and secure in...

Page 13: ...he NST is summarised Reactive accelerations of 15 BPM or more which last for 15 seconds or longer twice in any 10 minute period These may be accompanied by fetal activity Non reactive evidence of feta...

Page 14: ...checking fuses and connections Check all connections and fuses For replacement fuses consult the technical specifications for specific ratings required No display information on LCD Verify the system...

Page 15: ...se on any damaged part contact them immediately Cleaning Enclosure Clean the exterior of the system with a soft dry cloth In the event of stubborn spots disconnect the system from the power source Use...

Page 16: ...Data Presentation Strip chart recorder and alphanumeric display module Printhead 4 inch thermal solid state printhead Resolution 8 dots mm Speeds 1 2 3 cm min Paper Roll or Z fold Paper type Plain bla...

Page 17: ...lving adverse EMC conditions Emissions Care has been taken through the design and manufacturing processes to minimise the EM emissions that may be produced by this equipment However in the unlikely ev...

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