ZOLL AutoPulse Rev C - Manual (Page 11)

P/N. 10762-001 Rev. 8 Page 1-1
Battery Charger User Guide
1 Introduction of the AutoPulse Power System
The AutoPulse Power System represents a state-of-the-art breakthrough in battery technology and one
of the breakthroughs that make the AutoPulse Resuscitation System possible (see Figure 1-1). The
AutoPulse Battery communicates with the AutoPulse Battery Charger or with the AutoPulse Platform
when it is plugged into each respectively.
The Battery is intended to operate for a minimum of 30 minutes at a rate of 80 compressions per
minute.
The Battery uses nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) technology because NiMH delivers one of the highest
power outputs of any battery technology. At the same time, NiMH does not have the limiting memory
effect inherent with nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries or the higher weight associated with the higher
mass-to-power ratio of lead-acid batteries. The Battery automatically monitors its readiness state. As a
result, no paper battery-management systems are required to track battery status. Finally, the Battery is
mechanically keyed to the AutoPulse Platform and Battery Charger to facilitate correct installation.
Figure 1-1 AutoPulse System
LifeBand
AutoPulse Platform
Battery Charger User Control Panel
Batteries
(Primary and Spare)