VIASYS Vmax Encore, Technical Reference Manual

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Chapter 1 Introduction
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Technical Reference Manual
Vmax Encore
VMAX ENCORE SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
All materials used in the construction of the Vmax Encore Series instruments, with the exception
of the O2 Sensor , are non-toxic and pose no safety risk to the patient or operator.
C
AUTION
!
During the course of servicing the equipment, wear eye
and hand protection if you notice liquid on or around the
O
2
sensor, and heed all safety notices that are included
in the procedure. For important safety information about
the O
2
sensor, and for first-aid instructions, refer to the
section ”O2 Sensor” on page 1 –10.
Table 1-1: Flow Volume/Gas Measurements
Flow Volume
Type Mass Flow Sensor
Range 0 – 16 LPS
Resolution 0.003 LPS from 0.20 – 16 LPS
Flow accuracy ±3% of reading or 0.25 LPS, whichever is greater, across the range of 0.2 to 12 LPS
Volume accuracy ±3% of reading or 0.050 L, whichever is greater
Resistance <1.5 cmH
2
O/LPS at 12 LPS
O
2
Analyzer
Type Electrochemical fuel cell
Range 0 – 100%
Resolution 0.01%
Accuracy ±0.02%
CO
2
Analyzer
Type Non-dispersive infrared, thermopile
Range 0 – 16%
Resolution 0.01%
Accuracy ±0.02% CO
2
across range of 0–10%. There is no accuracy specification above 10% CO
2
.
Flash Multi-Gas
1
Type Non-dispersive infrared, thermopile
Range
0 – 0.33% CO
0 – 0.33% CH
4
0 – 0.33% C
2
H
2
(
For investigational use only.
)