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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
Source Gas
Supply Hose
Outlet
Fitting
EXTENDED RANGE CONFIGURATION
STAND-ALONE CONFIGURATION OPERATION SUMMARY AND PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM
Compressed gas (oxygen or air) enters the ventilator through the inlet connector. The compressed gas is
delivered to the safety valve and then to the flow valve, which controls all inspiratory gas flow to the patient. A
flow sensor is also provided to measure delivered flow to the patient, and the closed-loop control system ensures
the delivery of the required flow to the patient. A pressure sensor is also used to measure the pressure at the
patient connection to ensure patient safety. The electromechanical pneumatic system also controls PEEP during
exhalation.
STAND-ALONE CONFIGURATION