Welch Allyn PROPAQ CS User Manual
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Functional verification
Welch Allyn Propaq CS Vital Signs Monitor
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Audible vital signs alarms (software versions 3.6x and greater): OFF (SETUP >
MORE > MORE > SERVICE > YES > MORE > MORE > SETTINGS > ALL
ALARM > YES. The ALARM light will turn on, indicating that the patient alarms
are suspended.
6.
Connect the ECG channel to the patient simulator using all five ECG leads.
Part 1— Visual check
1.
Press HOME
to return to the Main Menu.
2.
Press ECG/RESP to display the RESP waveform.
3.
Check that a normal sinus rhythm ECG waveform is displayed. There should be a soft
beep tone with each QRS event.
4.
Check that the monitor's heart rate display is 80 ± 4 bpm and the respiration rate is 40
± 2 bpm before proceeding to the next step.
5.
Disconnect the LA ECG lead wire from the simulator.
6.
Check that an equipment alert occurs. The EQUIPMENT ALERT / ECG FAULT
message should accurately indicate the removed lead. The ALARM(S) OFF light will
flash.
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Software versions 3.6x and greater: The ECG FAULT will be displayed at the top of
the screen.
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All other software versions: The ECG FAULT and RESP FAULT will alternate at the
top of the screen. An equipment alert audible alarm will sound; one second on,
four seconds off.
7.
Press any key to acknowledge. Check that the ALARMS(S) OFF light is on and no
longer flashing.
8.
Disconnect the LL ECG lead from the simulator.
9.
Check that an equipment alert
occurs. The ECG FAULT and RESP FAULT will alternate
at the top of the screen. The ALARMS(S) OFF light will flash.
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Software versions 3.6x and greater: The EQUIPMENT ALERT - MULTIPLE
message should be displayed.
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All other software versions: The EQUIPMENT ALERT / ECG FAULT / MULTIPLE
LEAD FAIL message is displayed.
10. Press any key to acknowledge. Check that the ALARMS(S) OFF light is on and no
longer flashing.
11. Reconnect the LL ECG lead, and then LA ECG lead.
12. Check that the ALARM(S) OFF light is on.
Software version 3.6x and greater: Check that the ALARM light is on.
13. Check that the monitor’s heart rate display is 80 ± 4 bpm, and the respiration rate is
40 ± 2 bpm before proceeding to the next step.
14. Software version 3.6x: Press SILENCE/RESET
to enable alert and alarm tones.
Check that the ALARM light is off.
All other software versions: Press SETUP > ALARMS > ALL ALRM to turn all alarms
ON.