FALCON
PRODUCT
FAMILY
Service Manual
0344
Doc: VS0152, Rev 1.2
Page 1: ...FALCON PRODUCT FAMILY Service Manual 0344 Doc VS0152 Rev 1 2 ...
Page 2: ... are trademarks of Viasonix Ltd This manual and its contents are the sole property of Viasonix Ltd Reproduction in any form of the manual or its content in whole or in part whether in English or in any other language is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of Viasonix Ltd VS0152 rev 1 3 Page ...
Page 3: ...15 4 5 PUMPS AND VALVES PERFORMANCE TEST 15 4 6 PRESSURE LEAKAGE TEST 16 4 7 CONTROLLED DEFLATE RATETEST 16 4 8 AUTOMATIC CHECK VALVE TEST 16 4 9 MANUAL CHECK VALVE TEST 17 4 10 PPG AC TEST 17 4 11 PPG DC TEST 17 4 12 PVR TEST 18 4 13 DOPPLER BACKGROUND NOISE TEST 18 4 14 DOPPLER SPECTRUM TEST 18 4 15 TEMPERATURE TEST 19 5 FALCON DISASSEMBLY 19 5 1 REMOVE THE TOP COVER 19 5 2 RELEASE THE TUBES FRO...
Page 4: ...l ___________________________________ 4 6 LEAKAGE SOURCE IDENTIFICATION 31 6 1 VALVE INVESTIGATION 31 6 2 PUMP TUBES INVESTIGATION 32 7 GENERAL INFORMATION 33 3 1 DISCLAIMERS 33 3 2 REPLACEMENT PARTS 33 VS0152 rev 1 3 Page ...
Page 5: ...es 4 independent photo plethysmograph PPG channels 1 skin temperature sensor and 3 CW Doppler pen type probes with frequencies of 4 MHz 8 MHz and 10 MHz Falcon ABI is a cost effective peripheral vascular diagnostic system It includes 4 independent pressure channels for the measurement of blood pressure BP or pulse volume recording PVR In addition it includes 4 independent photo plethysmograph PPG ...
Page 6: ...ls should also be thoroughly familiar with the Falcon User Manual The servicing personnel should also be proficient with the architecture components and typical servicing procedures for personal computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system Customers are not authorized to perform any service to the system during the warranty period of the product Viasonix Ltd understands the importance ...
Page 7: ...or valid medical reasons Keep examination duration to as short as ecessary n All external devices including printers that are used in conjunction with the system must comply ith IEC 60601 w Place the system only on a flat and hard surface Never place the system on a cloth sponge or imilar materials s The internal electronics of the system are sensitive to damage from electrostatic discharge ESD Us...
Page 8: ...tallation serial number to people or entities which did not purchase the Falcon system is strictly prohibited Never drop the system or any of its components Take special care to prevent the ultrasound probes and the PPG and temperature sensors from dropping or knocking on a hard surface in order to prevent mechanical damage Do not run any other applications on the computer when operating the Falco...
Page 9: ...plished through the keyboard mouse remote control or foot switch which are connected directly to the computer or through touch screen operation The system display should be 19 or higher wide screen with touch screen capabilities The recommended display resolution is 1280x720 pixels The display provides the user with direct visual feedback regarding the test performed examination protocol active se...
Page 10: ...ply with applicable global regulatory requirements for safety EN60601 1 and electromagnetic compatibility EN60601 1 2 The primary housing is made from metal The top cover is secured to the unit with 3 screws on each side Connectors and cables meet applicable regulatory requirements and environmental conditions The housing basically contains all of the system electronics pneumatic components and ai...
Page 11: ... the performance diagnostic tests and to assist in disassembling the system The basic elements of the kit are detailed in the table below Part Part Name Picture Description PVC0105 Wrench Tool PVC0012 PPG DC Simulator Device PVC0013 Temperature Simulator Device PVC0064 Falcon external 10 tube Sub assembly PVC0106 Calibrated External Pressure Sensor VS0152 rev 1 3 Page ...
Page 12: ...3 Falcon 8 MHz CW Doppler Probe PVC0074 Falcon 10 MHz CW Doppler Probe PVC0075 Falcon PPG Fingerclip Sensor PVC0076 Falcon PPG Disc Sensor PVB0070 Adult skin Temperature Sensor PVB0073 Hokanson Brachial cuff SC10 PVB0074 Hokanson Thigh cuff SC12 PVB0075 Hokanson Digit cuff UPC2 5 PVC0091 Falcon Remote Control PVB0076 Phillips 3 Pedal Foot Switch PVC0056 Falcon Adhesive Stickers Roll of 1000 PVC006...
Page 13: ...window opens requesting to enter the technician password NOTE only authorized service personnel are allowed to perform any service activities with the Falcon The technician password is via123 After entering the correct PW a window opens requiring to enter the system serial number S N and the testers name In the S N section enter in the first field the first 3 digits of the Falcon S N and in the se...
Page 14: ...rn PVC0106 on by pressing the power on button top left button Test Connect the free tube ending of PVC0107 to the tested pressure channel tube of PVC0064 and press Ok to start test The corresponding pump should inflate to a set target pressure Wait until a window opens and type in the respective field the pressure shown on the external pressure sensor device PVC0106 Press Ok and to complete the te...
Page 15: ...is will ensure proper calibration Otherwise the calibration data will not be saved for the corresponding pressure channels 4 4 Repeat Verify Calibration Test Objective This test becomes active only when 1 or more pressure channels required calibration The test verifies the calibration of the pressure sensors Setup Maintain the same setup of the Verify Calibration test Test Connect the free tube en...
Page 16: ...ure for up to a minute before pressure release and auto freeze Pass Fail Pass is defined as a pressure drop of less then 3 mmHg over the course of the 20 second test duration Troubleshooting In case of failure of this test one of the pneumatic elements valves pumps or internal tubes may be leaking Follow the instructions in the section for leakage source identification to pinpoint the source of le...
Page 17: ...up Maintain the setup of the previous test but turn on the external pressure device Test Press Ok to inflate the tested pressure channel Wait until a window opens and type in the respective field the pressure from the external device Press Ok to complete the test Pass Fail Pass is defined as pressure chamber is between 275 and 350 mmHg Troubleshooting In case of pressure above 350 mmHg the check v...
Page 18: ...ght Troubleshooting a In case of Failure try relocating the digit cuff on the finger b If failure persists try to fasten stronger the luer connector og the cuff to the respective tube c If failure persists try replacing the digit cuff PVB0075 d If failure persists contact your authorized Viasonix service representative 4 13 Doppler Background Noise Test Objective This test checks the Doppler backg...
Page 19: ...he Falcon performance diagnosis testing the complete test report can be viewed or printed to a hard copy through the PRINT button on the right hand side The test procedure is also saved to the database and can be loaded for review at any time file called Falcon Dagnostics 5 FALCON DISASSEMBLY IMPORTANT After every Falcon service assembly full system performance testing must be repeated and complet...
Page 20: ...e available for the assembly stage d c Carefully lift the Top Cover of the Falcon and place aside on a rigid surface where it is safe from potential scratches 5 2 Release the Tubes from the Pumps In the Falcon Pro the pumps are located in 2 rows of 5 or 6 pumps each on PVC0067 Falcon Pro Pump Sub assembly Front and PVC0068 Falcon Pro Pump Sub assembly Back In the Falcon Quad and Falcon ABI there a...
Page 21: ... connected together with a wire tie to avoid vibrations on the casing when the pumps are on Cut the wire tie between the 2 pump sub assembly cables As shown below b Each set of pump wires is connected to the Falcon main board via a connector that is located close to the left side of the Falcon Release the 2 cable connectors by pulling on the cables as shown below VS0152 rev 1 3 Page ...
Page 22: ...sembly along the Falcon wall and 2 shock absorbers are located at each of the corners pointing towards the center of the system With a standard Philips screw deriver release the 5 screws that are located on each pump sub assembly Try not to completely remove the 3 screws that are on the external row b The pump sub assembly is a special metal surface with pumps and cables Lift out each of the pump ...
Page 23: ...nt of each pump Disconnect these long tubes as shown below at the tube module side the first T connector You can hold the T connector with 2 fingers and pull the tube carefully to release it b Hold together all of the silicon tobes on the 10 tube connector side as shown below and move aside when continuing with the dissassembly process 5 6 Disconnect Internal Cable connectors VS0152 rev 1 3 Page ...
Page 24: ...ct each of these cables by pulling on the internal cable connector as shown below b There is one internal temperature cable PVC0060 located across the temperature port on the right side of the Falcon board Disconnect this cable by pulling on the internal cable connector as shown below c The power cable connector is located on the back side of the Falcon board Disconnect this cable by pulling on th...
Page 25: ...he 3 Doppler connectors not applicable for Falcon ABI A flat cable coming out of the box connects it to the Falcon main board The flat cable is connected with a wire tie to internal side of the right panel to avoid potential vibrations Cut the wire tie on the flat cable as shown below b Pull on the flat wire to disconnect it from the Falcon board as shown below VS0152 rev 1 3 Page ...
Page 26: ... With the special tool PVC0105 release from inside the nut that is closer to the panel as shown below d Lift a little the CW Doppler box so it will be parallel next to the front panel and then release the 3 gray rings that are located on the fron panel for each of the Doppler probes by unscrewing the rings VS0152 rev 1 3 Page ...
Page 27: ...refully take out the CW box as shown below and place in a safe location 5 8 Release the Falcon Board a There are 10 spacers that hold the Falcon board to the bottom Falcon casing Release these 10 spacers with a special screw driver as shown below VS0152 rev 1 3 Page ...
Page 28: ...rews with a standard Philips screw driver as shown below Note that each pressure sensor is connected to the Falcon board with 2 screws Make sure that you do not mistake the sensor screws with the 4 Falcon board screws c Carefully tilt the board up slightly and pull it back a little Remove the board by tilting it upwards as shown below VS0152 rev 1 3 Page ...
Page 29: ...he Internal Cables a Release with the special tool PVC0105 the internal nut holding the PPG cables b Unscrew the external colored PPG nut and remove it Note that the joint on both the connector and the ring are pointing upward Remove the internal PPG cable VS0152 rev 1 3 Page ...
Page 30: ...The role of the check valve is to ensure that the cuff pressure does not exceed the approved limits The check valves are directional and should be connected to the tubing according to the arrow direction which appears on the check valve as shown below To replace a check valve simply disconnect the valve from the silicon tube by pulling it away as shown below When replacing the check valve ensure t...
Page 31: ... a potential source of leakage There are 2 identical valves connected to each pressure channel One is the standard operational valve and the second is a backup for fast pressure release Each valve is connected to the Falcon board with 2 screws and to the pressure channel via a slightly wider silicon tube In order to isolate the pneumatic problem in a specific pressure channel disconnect the silico...
Page 32: ... valve connected and then the other valve to isolate which valve is the cause of failure After identifying the leaking valve mark this valve clearly as the failed valve This valve needs to be replaced 6 2 Pump Tubes Investigation If the Valve Investigation test shows that the problem lies with the pump or the tubes then reconnect the silicon tube ending to the 2 valves and disconnect the silicon t...
Page 33: ...ce representatives of Viasonix Ltd may perform Service of the Falcon system only to the extent described in this service manual Any unauthorized servicing operations performed on the Falcon shall automatically void the warranty 3 2 Replacement parts Replacement parts used in the repair of the Falcon must be obtained only through Viasonix Ltd Use of any unauthorized parts in the repair of a Falcon ...
