Section 4: Configuration and Service Modes
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7.
Using the air bleed on the hand pump, manually depressurize the
system, comparing the manometer readings to the N-3100 displayed
values.
8.
Manually stop the test with the START/STOP button.
Note:
If the test is not manually stopped within 10 minutes, the
N-3100 will automatically stop the test.
9.
Return to the service mode steady state by pressing the LOWER ALARM
LIMIT button.
4.3.17 Menu Item 31: Inflation Time Test Mode
This function allows the service technician to test the time to inflate a cuff
from 0 to 250 mmHg and from 0 to 300 mmHg. A 700 cm
3
test chamber is
required.
1.
Connect the 700 cm
3
test chamber to the N-3100 hose connector.
2.
From the service mode steady state, press the UP or DOWN ARROW
buttons until menu item 31 is displayed in the SYSTOLIC display.
3.
Press and release the UPPER ALARM LIMIT button.
4.
Press and release the START/STOP button. The chamber begins to
pressurize to approximately 300 mmHg. The current chamber pressure
in mmHg is displayed in the DIASTOLIC display.
5.
At the end of the test cycle, the chamber depressurizes and the
SYSTOLIC display indicates submenu item number 31.0. The
DIASTOLIC display indicates the time in seconds, to the nearest tenth,
required to pressurize to 250 mmHg.
6.
Press the UP ARROW button. The number “31.1” is displayed in the
SYSTOLIC display. The DIASTOLIC display indicates the time in
seconds, to the nearest tenth, required to pressurize to 300 mmHg.
7.
Return to the service mode steady state by pressing the LOWER ALARM
LIMIT button.
4.3.18 Menu Item 32: Deflation Rate Test Mode
This function allows the service technician to test the time required to deflate
the cuff. A 220 cm
3
test chamber is required.
1.
Connect the 220 cm
3
test chamber to the N-3100 hose connector.
2.
From the service mode steady state, press the UP or DOWN ARROW
buttons until menu item 32 is displayed in the SYSTOLIC display.
3.
Press and release the UPPER ALARM LIMIT button.
4.
Press and release the START/STOP button. The chamber begins to
pressurize to approximately 300 mmHg. The current chamber pressure
in mmHg is displayed in the DIASTOLIC display.
