Intellipuff Service Manual
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Issue D 27/02/2014
EP59-12317
Calibration
This section details the calibration software for running on a PC connected to
the calibration system via a serial link (RS232 port or USB to RS232 hub) and
the operations that will be carried out by a user in the calibration process in
the order that the software is run.
Equipment Used:
Pulsair 5000
Calibrated Pulsair 5000 calibration unit
12V Keeler power supply (x2)
PC with 2 RS232 ports (or 2 port USB to RS232 hub) running the calibration
software
The handset needs to be prepared for mounting on the calibration jig by
removing the Puff Tube Shroud on the patient end of the handset and the
Eyepiece Shroud on the rear panel of the handset. The handset can then be
laid in the calibration jig and the clamps closed.
The main unit should also be opened by removing 6 off M3 x 10 Pozi screws
from the back of the unit to allow the pump pressure to be measured.
Disconnect the long 4 mm air tube from the air filter and connect the test
gauge to both the filter and the tube just disconnected. Check that the air
pressure reads 21 psi. If not go the section on replacing the pump assembly
to set the pressure relief valve.
The Pulsair is connected to the PC via a calibration unit. The calibration unit
has 3 serial ports, a 9 pin port connected to an external pressure transducer,
a second 9 pin port connected to the Pulsair and also a 15 pin serial port
connector which splits in to two 9-pin serial ports connecting to the host PC.
Connect external pressure transducer to port labelled as Pressure Transducer
port on the calibration unit.
Connect Pulsair to the port labelled as Tonometer Port on the calibration unit.
Connect the calibration box through the15 pin serial port connector to the host
PC via the two 9 pin serial port connectors.
Switch on the Tonometer with the pump switched off and Run the Tonometer
calibration software, which prompts the operator to follow the instructions
throughout the process and each stage during the calibration is discussed in
the following sections.