Fluke Biomedical 2MF Index - Manual (Page 13)

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Chapter 1
Introducing the Index 2MF
Capabilities
The Index 2MF SpO
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Simulator (hereafter the Simulator) allows accurate verification of
pulse oximeters by allowing you to test them in a variety of ways. The Simulator
provides simulations that allow thorough testing of the complete pulse oximeter,
including the optical sensors.
For the first time, there is now a reliable way to gauge the condition and performance of
standard pulse oximeters. Fluke Biomedical provided the Simulator to the medical and
health industry to allow measuring pulse oximeters currently on the market against
widely accepted performance standards.
Using the Simulator as a virtual patient's index finger, you set the the Simulator to
simulate a patient with virtually any combination of blood oxygen conditions. When the
pulse oximeter under test connects to the Simulator, measure its responses against a set of
predetermined readings for a patient with the preset saturation levels and pulse
conditions. This procedure matches the pulse oximeter's results against the simulations.
Electrically, the Simulator can verify probe diodes, wire continuity, LEDs, and oximeter
accuracy.
Like all of Fluke Biomedical's hardware and software systems, the Simulator is backed
by Fluke Biomedical's superior support system. If the Simulator ever fails to work
perfectly, please refer to the phone, fax, and Internet numbers at front of this book to
contact Fluke Biomedical's Technical Support Staff.
Index 2MF Compatibility
The Simulator can quickly establish the state of any given pulse oximeter and determine
the performance qualities of the device. The Simulator can test and evaluate most
oximeters in the market today.
Because each pulse oximeter manufacturer uses a slightly different technology and
algorithm to measure SpO2 (Saturation of Peripheral Oxygen), Fluke Biomedical has pre-
programmed into the Simulator a number of different R-values versus SpO2 curves for
specific manufacturers. This ensures that the Simulator provides the closest possible
simulation. It is also possible to download additional R-value curves directly into the
Simulator for non-volatile storage and use. Additionally, the MFE version of the
Simulator has adapter cables to test most popular oximeters and probes through electrical
simulations.