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SECTION 3: PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION
3.1
Introduction
3.2
Equipment Needed
3.3
Performance Tests
3.4
Safety Tests
3.1
INTRODUCTION
This section discusses the tests used to verify performance of the monitor. All
tests are accomplished through the control panel.
3.2
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Equipment
Description
AC Power Adapter
SPS-I or SPS-I1 (International) or
SPS-N or SPS-N1 (North American)
Electrical Safety Analyzer
Must meet current AAMI
specifications
Blood Pressure Simulator
Bio-tek “BP Pump” Noninvasive
Blood Pressure Analyzer or
equivalent
3.3
PERFORMANCE TESTS
The following tests are used to verify performance of the N-3100 and should
be performed following troubleshooting and repairs. If the N-3100 fails any
test, refer to Section 5, Troubleshooting.
3.3.1 Power-up
The power-up tests (paragraphs 3.3.1.1 through 3.3.1.3) verify the following
monitor functions:
•
Power-On Self-Test
•
Power-On Defaults for Adult-Pediatric Alarm Limits and Ranges
•
Power-On Defaults for Neonatal Alarm Limits and Ranges
3.3.1.1 Power-On Self-Test
1.
Connect the monitor to model SPS-I (or SPS-I1) or model SPS-N (or
SPS-N1) external power supply or, if stacked with the N -3200, connect
AC power to the N -3200.
2.
Do not connect any hoses or cuffs to the monitor.