Fluke Biomedical medSim 300B - Manual (Page 153)

Performance Checks/Calibration
Calibration
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15. Connect the monitor to the "CARDIAC OUTPUT" connector. Set the
"CARDIAC OUTPUT/VAR TEMP" switch to "CARDIAC OUTPUT". Set the
monitor to the parameters simulated * . Adjust the injectate temperature to 2 °C
using the 10-turn potentiometer in the Cardiac Output module/cable. Set the
blood temperature to 37 °C in the medSim 300B. Execute the "5 1/m" cardiac
output waveform; check that the monitor registers 5 liters per minute.
Note
* See the medSim 300B specifications.
Calibration
Calibration and Maintenance
Calibration is the procedure by which an instrument is adjusted to make its indicated
values correspond as closely as possible to the actual values being measured. Sometimes
calibration is accomplished by measuring a set of known values and adjusting the
instrument accordingly. Verification is accomplished by comparing readings of the
instrument with those of another instrument that serves as a reference or standard.
Calibration must be performed at the recommended interval—one year—to ensure that
the instrument's measurements remain within its specifications.
The medSim 300B Patient Simulator should be calibrated and have a maintenance check
once a year. We recommend that you send your instrument to Fluke Biomedical for this
service.
When we receive your instrument, we will:
• Perform a maintenance check.
• Install any firmware updates.
• Calibrate your patient simulator.
• Certify calibration.
• Return your instrument to you promptly.
Our calibration measurements are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST). A certificate of calibration and performance is sent with each
instrument.
Calibration On-Site
This section includes the procedure for a complete calibration of the medSim 300B.
Before beginning this calibration procedure, it is important that we make you aware of
the Warranty Disclaimer (refer to Warranty Disclaimer printed at the front of this
manual). According to this disclaimer, the warranty on the medSim 300B becomes void
if the Quality Seal is broken without proper factory authorization. Therefore, we
recommend that you send your instrument to Fluke Biomedical for factory calibration
and service.