Operator’s Manual -
Digital Apgar Timer
Description
The Viamed Apgar Timer is a battery powered digital timer with preset audible timing
indications at 1, 5 and 10-minute intervals.
The timer has a large, clear LCD display and is operated using the keys on the front
of the instrument.
The Function of the Keys
Key
Function
•
Starts counting from 00:00
•
Returns to
Counting Mode
whilst in
Freeze Mode.
•
Enters and exits
Freeze Mode
.
Display ‘freezes’ whilst the actual elapsed time
continues counting, but is not displayed.
Exiting
Freeze Mode
returns to
Counting Mode
,
resuming from the ongoing total elapsed time.
•
Resets counter, return to
Standby Mode.
Standby Mode
The Apgar Timer does not have an ON/OFF switch. When not counting, the Apgar
Timer enters
Standby Mode
.
In
Standby Mode
the display is blank with the exception of a flashing colon (:) to
indicate that the timer is functioning correctly.
If the display is completely blank with no flashing colon, the timer may require battery
replacement. Replace batteries on an annual basis.
