Philips 862478 - Manual (Page 62)

Functionality Assurance Tests
4-12 Testing the Monitor
Alarm Test Tools Needed:
• SpO
2
adapter cable (M1943A)
• Clinical Dynamics Corp - SmartSat simulator (with Nellcor simulator cable)
Volume
Control Test
Tools Needed:
• SpO
2
adapter cable (M1943A)
• Clinical Dynamics Corp - SmartSat simulator (with Nellcor simulator cable)
Step Action
1 Connect SpO
2
simulator cable to the SpO
2
adapter cable. Connect the cable to
the SpO
2
patient monitoring input connector.
2 Set the simulator as follows:
3 Press the On/Standby button to turn the monitor On.
4 After the normal power-up sequence, verify that the SpO
2
% display initially
indicates zero, or is blank.
5 Verify that the following monitor reaction occurs:
a. After approximately 45 seconds, the monitor displays saturation and heart rate
as specified by the tester. Verify that the values are within the following
tolerances:
– Oxygen Saturation Range 79% to 83%
– Heart Rate Range 33 to 39 bpm
b. The audible alarm sounds and both the SpO
2
% and Heart Rate (HR) displays
flash, indicating both parameters have violated the default alarm limits.
c. The HR tone is heard. For this test, the HR tone source must be set to SpO
2
from the Heart Rate Menu.
6 Press the Alarm Silence button to temporarily silence the audible alarm.
7 Verify the following:
a. The audible alarm remains silenced.
b. The crossed-out bell icon displays in each numeric frame on the screen.
c. The SpO
2
% and HR displays continue flashing.
d. The HR tone remains audible.
e. The audible alarm returns in approximately 120 seconds.
Item Setting
Oximeter Nellcor
SpO
2
% 81
BPM 36
Pulse Mod 0.50%