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User Manual

AccuPulse Plus – Hand Held NIBP Simulator

(v1.3.x and v2.x.x software)

Operation Manual

AccuPulse™ is a trademark of Clinical Dynamics of CT, L.L.C. 

Clinical Dynamics of CT, L.L.C.   10 Capital Drive • Wallingford, CT 06492 U.S.A.

www.clinicaldynamics.com Phone: 203.269.0090 • Facsimile: 203.269.3402 

Operation Manual 

Revision History

May 2008 – First Release

January 2010–Rev 01 

Notices 

Shipping Address: 

Clinical Dynamics of CT, L.L.C. 
10 Capital Drive 
Wallingford, CT 06492 U.S.A 

Sales & Service:

800.247.6427 (toll free in the U.S.)

Sales E-Mail:

[email protected]

Service E-Mail:

[email protected]

Tech Support:

203.269.0090

Support Email:

[email protected]

Facsimile:

203.269.3402

Web site:

www.clinicaldynamics.com

Trademarks

AccuPulse™, CalTables Technology™ and CalTables™ are trademarks of Clinical
Dynamics of CT, L.L.C.

Patents

The AccuPulse is protected by U.S. Patent 5,027,641.  

Restrictions and Liabilities 

The information contained in this manual is subject to change. Any changes made to the
information in this manual will be included in future manuals. No responsibility is
assumed by Clinical Dynamics for the use or reliability of calibrations, software upgrades
or equipment not supplied by Clinical Dynamics or its authorized dealers and authorized
service centers.

The contents of this document, including all figures and drawings, are proprietary
information of Clinical Dynamics of CT, L.L.C., provided solely for purposes of operation,
maintenance or repair, and dissemination for other purposes or publication, or copying
thereof is prohibited without prior written consent by Clinical Dynamics of CT, L.L.C.,
Wallingford, Connecticut.

In the interest of continued product improvement, all specifications are subject to
change without notice.

All Rights Reserved 

Copyright © 2009, Clinical Dynamics of CT, L.L.C.. All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be transmitted, reproduced, translated,
transcribed copied or electronically transmitted without prior written
permission of Clinical Dynamics of CT, L.L.C.. Printed in U.S.A.

Warranty Service & Shipping Instructions 

Warranty Service 

All repairs on products under warranty must be performed or approved in writing by
Clinical Dynamics Service personnel. Unauthorized repairs will void the warranty. 

Assistance 

If the product fails to function properly, or if assistance, service or spare parts are
required, contact Clinical Dynamics Customer Service at 800-247-6427 or visit our web
site, www.clinicaldynamics.com and select the SERVICE & SUPPORT MENU. Select
TECHNICAL SUPPORT REQUEST and complete the form. After this form has been
submitted, a Clinical Dynamics’ Service Representative will contact you to help solve
your problem. Before contacting Clinical Dynamics, please attempt to duplicate the
problem and to check all accessories to ensure that they are not the cause of the
problem. Prior to calling, please be prepared to provide: 

• 1. Product name, model number and serial number. 
• 2. A complete description of the problem including the conditions under which the

problem occurred. Ideally, a written problem description would be provided, allowing
for more efficient handling of your initial service request and the subsequent
diagnosis and remedy of the problem. 

• 3. Your institution’s complete name and address with a contact name and phone

number. 

• 4. A purchase order number if the product needs non-warranty service or if you are

ordering spare parts. 

Returning a Product for Service 

Contact Clinical Dynamics Customer Service at 800 247-6427 and provide the
information listed above under Assistance, or visit our web site,
www.clinicaldynamics.com and select the SERVICE & SUPPORT MENU. Select
CALIBRATION / SERVICE REQUEST to fill out a Request for Calibration/Service Form. It
is highly recommended that you pack the product in its original shipping carton and
packing materials, provided that they are still usable. If the original packaging is not
available, select a sturdy corrugated carton large enough to hold whatever items you are
returning, and also to allow 4 to 6 inches of packing material on all sides of the items.
Whether you use the original packaging or an appropriate substitute, please follow these
packing instructions: 
1. Remove all hoses, cables, power cords and any other accessories from the instrument

and, if possible, place the instrument is a clean plastic bag. Note:if you are using
substitute packaging, it is essential that you seal the instrument in a clean, static free
plastic bag or in clean bubble wrap in order to prevent packing material from entering
the product. 

a)2. Pack only the accessories you are requested to return; place them in a separate bag. 
b)3. If you are using substitute packaging, create a foundation of 4 to 6inches of packing

material (either bubble wrap or packing “peanuts”) at the bottom of the carton. 

c) 4. Insert the instrument and the accessory bag into the shipping carton.
d)5. If you are using substitute packaging, fill the 4 sides and the top of the carton with

4 to 6 inches of packing material (either bubble wrap or packing “peanuts”). Ensure
that the instrument and accessory bag are held firmly in place by the packing
material. 

e)6. Please place paperwork such as the purchase order, contact info and reasons for

return in the top of the carton. 

f) 7. Close the carton and securely seal it with tape; since in most cases the carton will

have been previously used, it may be necessary to reinforce the original tape on the
bottom of the carton. 

g) 8. Ship the product via whatever carrier (UPS, FedEx, etc.) is most convenient.

However, please be aware that, depending on where you are shipping from, standard
UPS shipping could take as long as 7 business days. Unless other arrangements are
made, Clinical Dynamics will return the repaired product to you via UPS. 

h) 9. Shipping insurance is optional. Claims for damage to the product during shipping

must be initiated by the shipper. 

Additional Instructions for International Shipments 

Customers outside the United States must include a “pro-forma invoice” for customs
purposes as part of their shipping documents. It is imperative that the name of the
product appears exactly as follows: 

AccuPulse Test Equipment 

The use of any other product name could add unnecessary delays when shipping
internationally.

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Страница 1: ...ch the problem occurred Ideally a written problem description would be provided allowing for more efficient handling of your initial service request and the subsequent diagnosis and remedy of the problem 3 Your institution s complete name and address with a contact name and phone number 4 A purchase order number if the product needs non warranty service or if you are ordering spare parts Returning...

Страница 2: ...s It is imperative that the user read the AccuPulse Operation Manual carefully before operating AccuPulse NIBP Simulator Magnetic Media Caution A strong magnetic field exists at the left rear of the AccuPulse chassis Please avoid placing magnetically sensitive materials such as computer media in this vicinity Proper Battery Maintenance To maintain battery life when the unit shuts down due to low b...

Страница 3: ...uracy digital manometer Over Pressure Test Mode Automatically tests operation of the blood pressure monitor s pressure relief valve and records the set point when pressure is released by the relief valve Meter Mode In addition to the 0 1 mmHg resolution manometer this mode offers automated inflation to preset values or a user defined set pressure to verify static calibration across the entire rang...

Страница 4: ...to the current reading displays Min Max and a moving Average Set Meter Units mmHg kPa cmH20 psi The built in pump supports automated inflation in steps of 50mmHg The built in pump supports automated inflation to user defined set point adjustable on the fly When selecting another mode results displayed on various screens are maintained so that a user may run a test in one mode and come back to a pr...

Страница 5: ...stration below 3 Connect the longest section of the adapter T hose to the pressure port on the rear panel of the AccuPulse 4 Disconnect the cuff from the blood pressure monitor hose As if you were going to replace the cuff In the case of a dual lumen hose only one of the hoses will be connected to the adapter 5 Connect the cuff to one short side of the adapter hose T and the hose to the other side...

Страница 6: ...ation Engine operates in this mode delivering pressure pulses to the cuff The servo action begins when pressure in the system is 10mmHg If the user leaves the menu tabs displayed the servo will still start up if the system pressure becomes 10mmHg When it starts the software will change the screen to display the test being performed The figure below shows a typical BP Test Mode Screen with a maximu...

Страница 7: ...tal and Adult Modes Pressing the remaining three F Keys chooses one of three BP Presets for this patient type Figure BP 2 shows the first BPTest tab Because there are more than 3 presets there is a second BP tab Figure BP 3 shows the second BPTest tab The remaining presets may be selected using the second BPTest tab by pressing keys F1 through F4 PR Adjust Tab Figure PR shows the Pulse Rate adjust...

Страница 8: ...ould be consideration of the implications if the simulator is shared amongst multiple users or if a variety of equipment from different manufacturers needs to be tested with the same AccuPulse Plus unit This Trim function is provided for customers who want to dial in the AccuPulse for use with specific equipment The baseline generic oscillometric envelope is not based on any one monitor It is norm...

Страница 9: ... CalTables software option you can select a set of presets that have already been tuned by Clinical Dynamics to match the indicated Make Model of equipment This saves the user from always having to determine what the normal expected results should be for a given NIBP instrument With an appropriate CalTable selected the result typically agrees with the preset within just a few mmHg While in the BP ...

Страница 10: ... on using the Trim menu The MAP value displayed is a label only In the Trim Menu a user can adjust the value displayed to match the expected monitor results but can not directly move the underlying MAP point When making adjustments a minimum pulse pressure Sys Dia of 10 is enforced Attempting to move the systolic value below this spread will push the diastolic down as well Raising diastolic operat...

Страница 11: ...e upper right corner to the pressure on the NIBP monitor F1 Zero will zero the AccuPulse F2 Reset will reset the Leak Test NOTE Results remain displayed until a new test is started F3 Start start the Leak Test F4 Auto F4 Manual toggles between automatic using the internal pump or manual mode using the inflation bulb The button label states the current mode Auto is the default The Menu key opens th...

Страница 12: ... operations This provides the user with flexibility to choose the test conditions that suit their needs F1 F3 Set1 through Set3 select the settings to use or configure Left Right arrow keys select the parameter to adjust Up Down arrow keys adjust the value of the highlighted parameter Target Pressure range is 50 300 mmHg Test Time range is 20 120 seconds Changes are saved immediately In manual mod...

Страница 13: ... stabilize is strongly recommended F1 Zero will zero the manometer F2 Reset will reset the Max Min and Avg F3 Cal Enters the Calibration check mode This provides incrementing steps of 50 mmHg F4 SetP Enters the Set Pressure mode where the user can interactively set a target inflation value The user may Zero the pressure sensor with the unit open to the atmosphere to remove any drift The unit also ...

Страница 14: ...o be made while the test is active Press Start to begin the test When the target pressure is reached Accupulse will try to maintain the pressure at this value The corrections made by AccuPulse may cause a slight change just when you don t want it Pressing Disable will turn off adjustments allowing the pressure to naturally settle and drift down smoothly If the pressure should drop too low pressing...

Страница 15: ...t begins Beyond the timeout a hardware limit will force the unit off when battery is below 11V The battery voltage discharge curve is relatively slow and smooth until it approaches the end of its useful charge Then the voltage will fall rapidly The Battery is a LiOn pack and an intelligent charge circuit is used The battery will be charged as needed and as fast as possible within safety bounds It ...

Страница 16: ...mmands That is typically commands and command feedback are accompanied by similar syntax This section explains the commands in detail A less detailed short form listing of the most commonly used commands is presented at the end which can be used for fast reference Set up protocol Before developing a software communications driver for use in your AccuPulse application it is recommended that the dev...

Страница 17: ...ecommended These commands turn processing of the physical keypad off on so that the user does not have to worry about keypad inputs interfering with the execution of a remote control session Help This command returns a listing of available commands in the current software These may vary based upon the configuration options loaded in the unit Send HELP Recv Available Remote Commands TEST_MODE SET_S...

Страница 18: ...mber 46 and is provided in all NIBP units Numbers 1 45 can be populated with CalTables created by Clinical Dynamics to match specific equipment Currently the first 10 are used Send SET_CALTABLE CR 1 46 CR Recv success out of range Get CalTable Send GET_CALTABLE CR Recv xx Note CalTable index is valid only in BP Mode Get BP Parameters Send GET_BP_PARAMS CR Recv PRESET_TYPE BP BP or UTP PATIENT_TYPE...

Страница 19: ...at a group of them may be controlled remotely Software configured to control a group of devices can requisition each device for its informal name or a more formal ID such as Factory1 for instance This way it does not matter which USB port is used to communicate with a device even if it is on a Radio linked USB hub it just matters that we know which device ID we are talking to Some users will prefe...

Страница 20: ...it answers with it s current settings SET_PRESET 1 1 1 1 is ADULT preset 1 typically 60 30 ADULT presets are 1 7 SET_PRESET 0 6 0 6 is NEO preset 6 typically 150 120 NEO presets are 1 6 SET_PR 123 Pulse Rate 123 Range 15 330 SET_AMP 99 Amplitude 99 Range 0 150 most users should leave this at default of 100 SET_SHFT 30 shift preset by Negative 30 mmHg SET_SHFT 50 shift preset by Positive 50 mmHg Sh...

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