Power on self test, Manual self test – ZOLL AED Plus Rev V User Manual
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Power On Self Test
The AED Plus performs a self test whenever the unit is turned on and verifies the following functions:
1.
Battery Capacity: Verifies that the battery usage indicator shows adequate battery capacity
remaining.
2.
Defibrillation Electrodes Connection: Verifies that the defibrillation electrodes are properly pre-
connected to the device.
3.
ECG Circuitry: Verifies that the ECG signal acquisition and processing electronics are functional.
4.
Defibrillator Charge and Discharge Circuitry: Verifies that the device’s defibrillator electronics
are functional and can charge and discharge at 2 joules.
5.
Microprocessor Hardware/Software: Verifies proper function of the AED Plus microprocessor
electronics and the integrity of its software.
6.
CPR Circuitry and Sensor: Verifies that CPR monitoring and compression depth detection are
functional.
7.
Audio Circuitry: Verifies that voice prompts are functional.
Manual Self Test
You can initiate a manual self test on the AED Plus by pressing and holding the unit’s On/Off button
for 5 seconds. The AED Plus illuminates all graphic indicators and issues voice and LCD display
messages to allow user verification of the device’s visual and auditory output functionality. In
addition, the LCD shows the application software version currently running on the unit.
This self test verifies the following AED Plus functions:
1.
Battery Capacity: Verifies that the battery usage indicator shows adequate battery capacity
remaining.
NOTE For units with software below version 5.32, batteries must be replaced every 3 years regardless of test
results.
2.
Defibrillation Electrodes Connection: Verifies that the defibrillation electrodes are properly pre-
connected to the device.
3.
ECG Circuitry: Verifies that the ECG signal acquisition and processing electronics are functional.
4.
Defibrillator Charge and Discharge Circuitry: Verifies that the device’s defibrillator electronics
are functional and can charge and discharge at 200 joules.
5.
Microprocessor Hardware/Software: Verifies proper function of the AED Plus microprocessor
electronics and the integrity of its software.
6.
CPR Circuitry and Sensor: Verifies that CPR monitoring and compression depth detection are
functional.
7.
Audio Circuitry: Verifies that voice prompts are functional.
8.
Display: Verifies that visual indicators are functional.
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