Fluke Biomedical VT Mobile - Manual (Page 13)

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Chapter 1
Introducing the VT MOBILE
Introduction
This Operators Manual provides complete operating instructions for the Fluke
Biomedical VT MOBILE Gas Flow Analyzer (hereafter referred to as the Analyzer.)
Seven language options support the available factory-set versions of the Analyzer. The
overlay language identifies these.
The Analyzer is a general-purpose, portable gas flow analyzer with special modes
designed specifically for testing mechanical patient ventilators. The Analyzer measures
bi-directional flow in both high and low ranges as well as high- and low-pressure ranges.
The Analyzer is not for use in the patient environment. Table 1-1 identifies Analyzer
language versions.
The Analyzer measures the basic signals of pressure, flow, and oxygen. From these basic
signals, the Analyzer computes other parameters. The Analyzer obtains volume from the
integration, or summation, of the flow signal over a period of time.
Table 1-1. VT MOBILE Versions
Version Language Overlay
VT MOBILE US English
VT MOBILE FRA French
VT MOBILE DEU German
VT MOBILE ITAL Italian
VT MOBILE SPAN Spanish
VT MOBILE JPN Japanese
VT MOBILE CHI Chinese
Operation, Storage, and Maintenance
Operate the Analyzer in a dry area within temperature limits of 10 °C to 40 °C. The
maximum operating relative humidity at temperatures up to 31 ° C is 80 % non-
condensing, decreasing linearly to 50 % non-condensing at 40 ° C.
Store the Analyzer at a temperature of -25 °C to 50 °C and at a non-condensing relative
humidity of 0 to 95 %.
The battery is the only user-serviceable part in the Analyzer. For safety reasons, only an
experienced technician should perform maintenance requiring other internal access.