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Technical Information
Principles of Operation
Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive method that passes red and infrared light through perfused
tissue and detects the fluctuating signals caused by arterial pulses. Well-oxygenated blood is
bright red, while poorly oxygenated blood is dark red. The pulse oximeter determines
functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO
2
) from this color difference by
measuring the ratio of absorbed red and infrared light as volume fluctuates with each pulse.
Specifications
This device is not made with natural rubber latex.
Oxygen Saturation Display Range
0 to 100% SpO
2
Pulse Rate Display Range
18 to 321 beats per minute (BPM)
Accuracy - Sensors
Declared accuracy data for compatible sensors can be found
in Nonin’s Sensor Accuracy document.
Measurement Wavelengths and Output Power*
Red: 660 nanometers @ 0.8 mW max. avg.
Infrared: 910 nanometers @ 1.2 mW max. avg.
Indicators
Pulse Quality Indicator: LED, tricolor
Numeric Displays: 3-digit 7-segment LEDs, red
Temperature (Operating)
-20 to +50 °C (-4 to +122 °F)
Temperature (Storage/Transportation): -30 to +50 °C (-22 to +122 °F)
Humidity (Operating)
10 to 90% noncondensing
Humidity (Storage/Transportation): 10 to 95% noncondensing
Altitude (Operating)
Up to 12,000 meters (40,000 feet)
Altitude (Hyperbaric Pressure): Up to 4 atmospheres
Power Requirements
Six 1.5V AA-size alkaline batteries. 100 hours maximum
display brightness; 160 hours with normal display
brightness.
Dimensions
8 cm W x 15 cm H x 2.5 cm D
(3 in W x 6 in H x 1 in D)
Weight
280 g (10 oz) (with alkaline batteries)
Classifications per IEC 60601-1 / CSA601.1 / UL60601-1 30EM
Type of Protection: Internally powered (on battery power)
Degree of Protection: Type BF-Applied Part
Mode of Operation: Continuous
Enclosure Degree of Ingress Protection
IP32
* This information is especially useful for clinicians performing photodynamic therapy.