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5.
The test is complete when the pressure has increased, deflated, and the
MANUAL indicator turns off.
6.
The SYSTOLIC display indicates menu item 36. A nonflashing
DIASTOLIC display indicates the maximum pressure achieved. If the
high-pressure relief valve does not open, the DIASTOLIC display flashes.
A reading of 165 mmHg or less indicates successful completion of the
test.
7.
Return to the service mode steady state by pressing the LOWER ALARM
LIMIT button.
3.3.3 Pulse Rate Accuracy Tests
The following tests verify the functionality of pulse rate detection. A Bio-Tek
“BP Pump” Noninvasive Blood Pressure Simulator or equivalent is required.
The N -3100 will be used in the manual mode.
3.3.3.1 Pulse Rate Accuracy Test—Adult
This test verifies the accuracy of the blood pressure and pulse rate detection
in the adult mode.
1.
Turn on the Bio-Tek simulator and press the MODE button three times
to place it in the Tests mode. The simulator screen will indicate “Internal
Cuff” and “Pressure Gauge.”
2.
Connect the simulator hose to the hose connector on the right side panel
of the N-3100.
3.
Place the simulator in the Adult Internal Cuff mode and return to Tests
mode.
4.
Press the MODE button on the simulator until Simulation mode is
displayed.
5.
Using the SELECT and ARROW buttons on the simulator, set the
systolic/diastolic values to 180/120, with a heart rate value of 100.
6.
Turn the N-3100 on and ensure it is in the manual mode (the MANUAL
indicator is lit).
7.
Set the N -3100 to the adult-pediatric mode (the NEONATAL MODE
indicator is not lit).
8.
Press and release the START/STOP button on the N -3100.
9.
After completion of the blood pressure test cycle, press the PULSE
button on the N-3100. The measured pulse rate appears in the
MEAN/PULSE RATE display.
10. A reading between 95–105 bpm indicates successful completion of the
test.
