• • The SCHILLER quality management system SCHILLER is responsible for the effects on complies with the international standards ISO safety, reliability, and performance of the de- 9001 and ISO 13458. vice, only if •...
Typical sites for the installation of FRED easy® This document describes the semiautomatic units would be much-frequented buildings such version of FRED easy®. Refer to section 6.4 for information on operating the device in the auto- − airports matic mode.
Ensure Operational Readiness The device prompts the operator by text and audio messages (display/speaker). As soon as a battery is inserted, FRED easy® runs a self-test of the device and the battery. If The intervention is documented on a memory...
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After that FRED easy® will ask the operator to start ECG analysis and warns not to touch the If the device again detects a shockable rhythm, it patient any more.
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CPR (30 chest compressions to every two breaths) until the patient starts breathing or until new instructions are given. Configurable device parameters The SCHILLER customer service can configure the following device parameters: − upon power up: introductory text or immediate prompt to apply the defib pads −...
Button to trigger the defibrillation shock Memory card g Battery ® ® Figure 3-2. FRED easy for semiautomatic and Figure 3-3. FRED easy for automatic defibrillation manual defibrillation FRED easy®...
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Do not destroy Unlimited storage between +15 °C and +25 °C, storage for 48 hours max. between +60 ˚C +25 ˚C +20 ˚C +25 °C and +60 °C and between +15 °C +15 ˚C 0 ˚C and 0 °C FRED easy®...
4.1 Safety Information − Devices may be connected to other devices Danger Explosion Hazard FRED easy® is not de- or to parts of systems only when it has been signed for use in areas where an explosion made certain that there is no danger to the hazard may occur.
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As a general rule, the distance − Operational Readiness FRED easy® is an between the defib pads and the HF surgery emergency device and must be ready for op- electrodes should not be less than 15 cm.
− the battery clicks audibly into place. must be visually inspected on a regular basis. If As soon as a battery is inserted, FRED easy® runs problems are identified which may impair the a self-test of the device and the battery.
(these boards have a 12-digit serial number). To recharge these batteries, use the charging unit with part no. 3-55-0030. The charging time is 1 hour maximum. When equipped with the NiCd battery, the device runs a daily self-test. FRED easy®...
FRED easy® only if local jurisdiction approves For this reason of this practice. Make sure that FRED easy® is - do not apply the defib pads near the only accessible to persons who are legally author- pacemaker, ized to use an AED.
To do so, stick on one vices. end of the pad, then smooth it out to the other end. Poor Electrode Contact — Sea water, sand and sunscreen products may impair electrode contact or the electrodes may become dis- connected. FRED easy®...
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If the message “Check the electrodes” does not disappear, • Remove the two defib pads. • Wipe rests of contact agent off with a cloth. • Shave the two application points to remove the epidermal skin layer. • Apply new defib pads to these points. FRED easy®...
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For the second and third ues as soon as the high impedance is shock, the device will charge to the configured eliminated. energy levels. For all subsequent shocks it will charge to the energy level of the third shock. FRED easy®...
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• Disconnect the electrode lead. • Carefully peel the pads off the patient’s skin (Figure 5-6). • Discard the disposable pads immediately after use to prevent that they are reused (hospital waste). Figure 5-6. Removing the defibrillation pads FRED easy®...
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Figure 5-7. Memory card inserted If the symbol does not appear although you have inserted the card, check whether this is a special SCHILLER card intended for use with this device. Caution Equipment Damage − Always close the card slot with the plastic cover.
(Figure 6-1). 00:13 00 100% A PRESS THE GREEN BUTTON Figure 6-1. Screen display with ECG waveform ® Figure 6-2. FRED easy for semiautomatic and manual defibrillation Switching to the manual mode Warning Patient Hazard Only a physician is allowed to enable the manual mode.
Switching to the semiautomatic mode To return to the semiautomatic mode, switch off ® FRED easy and leave it turned off for at least 5 minutes. 6.3 Metronome (Option) Devices with the "Metronome" option generate a steady beat during CPR to mark the frequency for chest compressions.
Ethernet adapter (see "Installing the ferrite core" at the end of this section). Figure 6-4. Ethernet adapter connected Connecting the Ethernet Adapter • Insert the Ethernet adapter into the connector from below (Figure 6-4). FRED easy®...
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Life Data Net software is installed. Note A password provided by SCHILLER must be Note entered for access to the network parameters. Please note that in the "Dynamic mode" FRED ®...
At the end of the transmission procedure, the display shows: After a successful authentification, the internal ® Ethernet clock of FRED easy is synchronized with the server clock. CLOSE SESSION After an unsuccessful authentification, the follow- ing message appears:...
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CLOSING with server. recurs, the device must be repaired. DATA Erroneous data TRANSMISSION transmission DATA ERASING Internal error deleting Turn device off and on again; if message recurs, the data device must be repaired. Installing the Ferrite Core FRED easy®...
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Part No. Description 1-58-5300 Ethernet adapter 5-30-0003 Ethernet cable (3 m, category 5) 4-33-0002 Ferrite core 0-05-0026 Ethernet cable (3 m, with ferrite Figure 6-7. Reducing the size of the loop core) Figure 6-8. Correctly installed ferrite core FRED easy®...
"POE" (Power On Ethernet). The device starts sending data as soon as it is placed in the wall mount bracket after an emer- Figure 6-10. Accessory bag gency intervention. FRED easy®...
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Do NOT install rechargeable NiCd batter- permanently on. ies. With the "SCHILLER Life Data Net" software, you Do not remove the battery from the device, while can read and process the transmitted data. the device is inserted in the wall mount bracket.
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Maintenance Mode must be pears on the display. switched off again with both buttons. While in Maintenance Mode, the device can be removed from the wall mount bracket for service interventions. The server will notice in this case, FRED easy®...
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"Online" tab (1). Password to be entered at the PC where the You need to enter the following data: FRED easy® setup can be modified online − Delay (3): − S erver IP adress (2): Interval at which FRED easy® sends the IP address of the SNMP Manager who is the same error message (e.g.
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The Administrator module screen shown at left displays: • From the displayed list, select one of the access points detected by the module (one line). • Note down the SSID, Channel and Mode information of the selected access point. Figure 6-16. Administrator Module FRED easy®...
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Disconnect the line from port a (Figure 6-14). • Place the device into the wall mount bracket. Note With the WiFi version, port a is only required for configuration of the module. Do not connect any other cable to this port. Figure 6-21. Administrator Module FRED easy®...
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Options and Equipment Versions Accessories 1-58-5302 Wall mount bracket (standard) 1-58-5301 Wall mount bracket (WiFi) 9-48-0003 Power supply unit 6-90-0045 Support for power supply unit 35066 Power cord for power supply unit 0-80-0013 Accessory bag for online version FRED easy®...
Devices into which liquids have pene- or peroxide compounds. trated must be immediately cleaned and checked by a service technician, before they can be reused. FRED easy®...
Replace the internal backup battery. Regular Checks The old batteries must be disposed of to local FRED easy® is an emergency device and must regulations. always be ready for use. The following checks The device does not require additional mainte- should be performed at regular intervals: nance interventions.
ERROR BATTERY − Battery problem − Turn device off and insert new batteries. CONFIGURATION DATA RESET TO DEFAULT > REINSERT BATTERY − Battery depleted − Turn device off and insert new batteries. BATTERY LEVEL INFO > REINSERT BATTERY FRED easy®...
− Insert new battery. Alarm tone does not stop. − Device defect. − Have device repaired. − Device defect. − Have device repaired. Message “Error xxx” − Battery almost depleted. − Insert new battery. Battery capacity indicator blinks. FRED easy®...
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− Have device repaired. card. − Internal clock error. − Have system parameters Incorrect date and time on updated by an authorized per- card. son (configuration kit for re- mote charging). − Device defect. − Have device repaired. FRED easy®...
− the device is turned off. max. energy: 25 seconds • Number of shocks with maximum energy (to EN 60601-2-4): 2500 25 Ohms 150 J 50 Ohms 75 Ohms 100 Ohms 125-175 Ohms time [ms] Figure 9-1. Discharge curve FRED easy®...
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− sensitivity: 98.43 % • Electromagnetic compatibility: specificity: 99.8 %; these values were de- termined with an AHA database containing − FRED easy ® uses radio frequency signals VF and VT with or without artifacts for internal control purposes only. The radio −...
10 Order Information Literature 1. European Resuscitation Council: Guidelines Part No. Description for Resuscitation 2005. 2. 2005 American Heart Association: Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and 1-58-9900 FRED easy® standard Emergency Cardiovascular Care. ® 1-58-9000 FRED easy Ethernet version 1-58-5303 Ethernet adapter ®...
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SNMP protocol ............29 Ferrite core, installation........24, 27 Specificity ..............7 Functional description ..........6 Symbols ..............10 General information............ 4 Technical Safety Inspections ........38 Therapy, end ............20 Troubleshooting ............40 HF surgery equipment..........12 FRED easy®...
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Index Versions ..............22 Warning, definition ............4 Warranty ..............4 FRED easy®...
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Number : FRHOM0012 SCHILLER INSPECTION CHECKLIST – FRED EASY Index MEDICAL Page 1 / 1 Periodic Inspections: Weekly (devices that are frequently used) Monthly (devices that are infrequently used) SERIAL NUMBER: INSPECTION DATE INSPECTIONS RESULTS − insulation intact, no Visual Inspection mechanical damage −...
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