CONFORMANCE TESTING
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Writer Test
Open and close the writer door to verify smooth operation. Verify that the door unlatches without sticking
and that it latches completely.
From the Service Screen, select
Writer Test
.
Verify that a test page is printed and the writer
stops on the cue mark. The perforation of the
paper should line up with the tear edge on the
writer. Assure there are no gaps in the printing and
the print darkness is uniform across the entire
page (see example).
Verify the writer gears do not skip and paper is
tracking properly (you may need to print multiple
pages to observe this).
Record Results on the TDR
ECG Test
Connect an ECG simulator to the AM12, AM15E or WAM patient interface. Set the simulator to a known
heart rate and amplitude; preferably to a setting that you have a “known good” printout for comparison.
From the Main Screen, select the patient info icon
.
Enter “TESTECG” into the last name field and select the next icon.
From the Main Screen, select
ECG
.
Review results and then select
.
Verify that 12 or 15 ECG traces print with clarity and assess the overall printout quality. Ensure uniform
darkness across entire printout.
Record Results on the TDR
ECG Noise Test
Connect a Shorting Block (TF-00629) and adapter or equivalent to the AM12, AM15E or WAM
patient interface.
Set the ECG gain on the unit to 20mm/mV.
Print a rhythm strip (approx. 1 page). Verify that no channels have more than 0.5mm of noise as measured by
using Welch Allyn thermal paper. (Smallest grid line = 1mm)
Record Results on the TDR
