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No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or translated into another language without the prior written consent. Creative reserves the right to revise and amend it at any time without prior notice. Version of the Manual: Ver 2.1 Revised date: October 18, 2012 All rights reserved.
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User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter Check the device before using it to make sure that there is no visible damage which may affect user’s safety and measurement performance. When there is obvious damage, stop using the device. Necessary service must be performed only by qualified technicians.
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User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter The local law should be followed when disposing of the expired device or its accessories. Attentions Keep the oximeter away from dust, vibration, corrosive substances, explosive materials, high temperature and moisture. If the oximeter gets wet, please stop operating it.
User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter Table of Contents 1 Overview ................1 1.1 Appearance ..............1 1.2 Name and Model ............. 2 1.3 Structure ................2 1.4 Features ................3 1.5 Intended Use ..............3 1.6 Working Environment ............. 3 2 Installation of Battery and Holder ........
User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter 1 Overview 1.1 Appearance Data Interface and Reserved Port Display Screen Power/Back Navigation Key Recall/Backlight Mode/OK Probe Connector Figure 1 1. Display screen: display SpO plethysmogram and parameter values. 2. Navigation key: : Up/Left/Increase Press this key, the default screen can be shifted to display pulse rate (PR) or perfusion index (PI).
(Recall/Backlight): Longtime press it to enter SpO recall screen; short time press it to turn on/off the backlight; 8. Icon: “SpO ”: SpO Probe Connector. 1.2 Name and Model Name: Handheld Pulse Oximeter Model: PC-66B 1.3 Structure It consists of the main unit and SpO probe.
User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter 1.4 Features It is lightweight, small in size and easy to carry. High resolution LCD to display plethysmogram and measured data. Monitor SpO and PR parameters simultaneously; PI (Perfusion Index) display is available; ...
User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter 2 Installation of Battery and Holder 1) Open the rear panel with coin or an ordinary flat screwdriver, as shown in Figure 2. Figure 2 2) According to the polarity mark, insert three AA batteries into battery house, as shown in Figure 3.
User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter 4) Fixing Holder Figure 4 Fixing Holder 3 SpO Probe Connection Connect the SpO probe to the right panel’s connector labeled “SpO ”. After starting the monitor insert one finger into the probe (index finger, middle finger or ring finger with proper nail length) according to demonstration, as shown in the following figure.
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User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter Instructions of Operation 1. The finger should be put in properly and correctly. 2. Do not shake the finger and keep at ease during measurement. 3. Do not put wet finger directly into sensor. 4.
User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter 4 Operation 4.1 Default Screen Press “ ”power key for 2 seconds to start the Oximeter, then insert finger into rubber cushions of the probe, the screen will display the default screen, as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6 Default Screen Screen Description: “%SpO...
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User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter Full memory icon Note: It is suggested that the data should be uploaded to computer for saving, or the earliest records will be overwritten. “ ”: Alarm Icon “ ”: Pulse strength bar-graph Lower part displays plethysmogram. Note: If the leadwire falls off during the measurement process, screen will appear “No Signal”.
User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter 4.2 Display Screen with PI Value On the default screen, press “/” Navigation key to shift screens between default screen and display screen with PI value. The display screen with PI value is shown below. Figure 7 Display Screen with PI Value 4.3 Other Screen Layouts On default screen, press “...
User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter Figure 8A PR Observation Screen Figure 8B PI Observation Screen 4.4 Indication for No Signal If “No Signal” prompts on screen (as shown in Figure 9), please check whether the probe connects well and whether the finger is in appropriate position.
User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter 4.5 Menu Setup On the above mentioned screens, longtime press “ ” key for entering into menu screen (as shown in Figure 10). Figure 10 Menu Screen Screen Description “SETUP”: set parameter values, refer to Chapter 4.5.1 for details.
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User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter Figure 11 System Setup Screen (A) Figure 11 System Setup Screen (B) Figure 11 System Setup Screen (C)
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User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter Operation Instructions: 1. DATE: Date setting When cursor stays on the Month of the date, press “ ” 1) (Mode/OK) key to active Month option, the cursor flashes on the Month of the date; Press /...
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User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter 7. PULSE SOUND: Pulse beep sound switch. 8. REC INTERVAL: Record interval setting; five options: “1s, 2s, 4s, 8s” and “OFF”; When the option is “OFF”, the device will not record real-time measurement data. Note: The length of data record is limited to 30 seconds at least, and the maximal length for one record is also limited to one hour (for one second interval) , 2hours(for 2 seconds...
User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter 4.5.3 Version On the menu screen, select “VERSION” and then press “ ” key for entering into version screen (as shown in Figure 13). Figure 13 4.6 Data Recall On the default display screen, longtime press “ ”...
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User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter 4.6.1 Data Recall Choose one record in the recall list, then press “ ” key, the display screen will display trend graph, as shown in Figure 15A. Figure 15A Trend Graph Recall Screen Screen description: “%SpO ”: The left ordinate value is %SpO value;...
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User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter Figure 15C Trend Graph Recall Screen Press “/” key to view trend graph. Press “ ” key to return to recall list screen. 4.6.2 Data Deletion Choose one record in the recall list, then longtime press “ ”...
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User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter When finishing the selection of the records needed to be deleted, press “ ” key, then the screen will prompt that “Delete all the marked records?” as shown in Figure 17, at this time select “Yes”...
User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter 5 Technical Specifications A. Display mode: dot-matrix monochrome LCD; B. Power supply requirement: 3 x LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Supply voltage: 4.5V Operating current: <50mA Continuous working time: >30 hours C.
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User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter Accuracy: ±2bpm or ±2% (whichever is greater) Default alarm limits: High: 120bpm Low: 50bpm Pulse Rate alarm limit range:30bpm~240bpm E. Perfusion Index Display Range: 0~20% F. Update rate: 8 beats moving average for both SpO and pulse rate readings G.
User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter Internally powered equipment The degree of protection against electric shock: Type BF applied parts. The degree of protection against harmful ingress of liquids: Ordinary equipment without protection against ingress of water. Electro-Magnetic Compatibility: Group I, Class B 6 Accessories 1.
User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter 7 Repair and Maintenance 7.1 Maintenance The service life (not a warrantly) of this device is 5 years. In order to ensure its long service life, please pay attention to the maintenance. Please change the batteries when the low-voltage indicator appears.
User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter 8 Troubleshooting Trouble Possible Reason Solution 1. The finger is not The SpO 1. Place the finger placed far enough and Pulse correctly inside and try inside. Rate again. 2. The finger is display 2.
User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter Appendix Key of Symbols Description Symbol %SpO The pulse oxygen saturation Perfusion Index Pulse rate (Unit: beats per minute) Symbols Low battery voltage on the Alarm Icon screen Memory Icon Memory full...
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User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter Description Symbol probe connector Power/Back Key Mode/OK Key Symbols Recall/Backlight Key on the / Navigation Key panels Data Interface CE mark Serial number Date of manufacture Authorised representative in the European community Manufacturer (including address) With Type BF applied part Warning ─...
User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter Common Knowledge 1 Meaning of SpO is the saturation percentage of oxygen in the blood, so called O concentration in the blood; it is defined by the percentage of oxyhemoglobin (HbO ) in the total hemoglobin of the arterial blood.
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User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter contrast, hemoximeters report fractional oxygen saturation – a percentage of all measured hemoglobin, including dysfunctional hemoglobin, such as carboxyhemoglobin or metahemoglobin. Clinical application of pulse oximeters: SpO is an important physiological parameter to reflect the respiration and ventilation function, so SpO monitoring used in clinical becomes more popularly, such as monitoring the...
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User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter Vascular dyes or external used color-up product such as nail enamel or color skin care Excessive patient movement Placement of a sensor on an extremity with a blood pressure cuff, arterial catheter, or intravascular line ...
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