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input port, so does this
amplifier. A voltage between 2 vdc and 5 vdc is required for operation.
The block diagram for the PCBA is shown in the following figure.
System requirements:
PC with- Windows 10
Apple Computer with- Apple macOS 10.13.6
The are no additional hardware requirements to any Computer which covers the
minimum requirement of the Operating System
- Audio support
- Sound card or onboard sound
- USB or/ Microphone port
- Speaker Frequency coverage (20 – 2000 Hz)
3.2 Commissioning
3.2.1 Installation ri-sonic PCP-USB
Installation of the ri-sonic PCP-USB Stethoscope is comprised of plugging the
USB connector of the ri-sonic PCP-USB Chest Piece into the USB port of the PC.
For usage with PC only no additional software ist required. For use with speciali-
zed software follow the instructions of the Software.
3.2.2 Installation ri-sonic PCP-1
Installation of the ri-sonic PCP-1 Stethoscope is comprised of plugging the
3.5mm stereo plug of the ri-sonic PCP-1 Chest Piece into the Microphone port
of the PC.
For usage with PC only no additional software ist required. For use with speciali-
zed software follow the instructions of the Software.
3.23 Auscultation Sessions (Examination of the patient)
A typical operation consists of connecting the stethoscope to the PC before an
auscultation session begins and all doctors present can hear the body noises.
The chest piece will be positioned on the patient to satisfy the clinical objectives
of the exam.
4. Care instructions
4.1 General Information
Cleaning and disinfection of medical products protects patients, users and third
parties, lead to value retention of medical products. Due to product design and
materials used there is no possibility to define the maximum limit of re-proces-
sing cycles. The lifetime of a medical product is determined by its function and
how it is used. Before sending back defective products for repair, the following
instructions should be followed.
4.2 Cleaning and Disinfection
In order to avoid possible cross-contamination, the stethoscope must be cleaned
and disinfected regularly before each use.
The stethoscopes can be cleaned on the outside using a damp cloth (if necessa-
ry moistened with alcohol) until optical cleanliness is achieved. Use disinfection
products (e.g. Disinfectant Bacillol AF from Bode Chemie GmbH / time 30s) only
according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Only disinfectants with proven ef-
fectiveness according to national guidelines should be used. After disinfection,
please wipe the instruments using a damp cloth in order to eliminate any rem-
nants of the disinfectant.
The ri-sonic PCP-USB / ri-sonic PCP-1 Chest Piece is not a sterile device and
does not require sterilization
Do never put stethoscopes into liquids!
Stethoscopes are not meant to undergo machine-processed maintenance and
sterilization. It may lead to irretrievable damages!
