Identification and revision of the EasyOne Air spirometer This revision V1.1 of the EasyOne Air Operator’s Manual applies to EasyOne Air with a serial number greater than 1,000,000 and with a firmware version greater than V1.9.0. If you are in doubt whether this revision of the Operator’s Manual applies to your particular EasyOne Air sensor, please contact the ndd Servicing Department.
Setting up the physical components ....... 20 Setting up the EasyOne Air spirometer ......24 Installing or updating the EasyOne Connect software on your PC .
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14 Specifications and bibliography List of specifications for EasyOne Air ......125 List of specifications for the lithium-ion battery of EasyOne Air.
IEC 60950-1 standard for the electrical safety of IT equipment. Patient health Inadequate qualification of personnel who operate EasyOne Air can put the hazard patient’s health at risk. The patient may suffer an asthma attack or a bronchospasm while performing spirometry.
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For preventive measures, make sure that the device is not used near flamma- ble gases (for example, anesthetic agents). If not in daily use, remove the battery from EasyOne Air and store the battery in the original packaging. False diagnosis Environment conditions outside the range described in the specifications can cause measurement errors.
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Install anti-virus software on your PC. Malfunction Damaged components can lead to false results. Make sure that no liquid penetrates into EasyOne Air, for example through the battery compartment or the USB port. Leakage of acids Do not connect the battery improperly.
EasyOne Air. Keep a distance of at least 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of EasyOne Air. Increased emissions Accessories, transducers, and cables other than those specified by the manu-...
Safety information About requirements for connections to external devices EasyOne Connect is installed on a PC or laptop, to which EasyOne Air is connected via the cradle or wirelessly. The PC or laptop is not part of the equipment supplied by the manufacturer and is considered a requisite accessory that is necessary to use EasyOne Air with the PC software EasyOne Connect.
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First-time setup 3 Insert the battery into the battery compartment of EasyOne Air. The battery fits easily into the compartment. If the battery does not seem to fit, check the correct insert direction. Do not apply force. 4 Close and lock the battery compartment by turning the lock screw counterclockwise.
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9 For charging EasyOne Air, always connect the ndd power supply: a) Plug the ndd power supply into a power outlet. b) Connect the cable of the ndd power supply to the right USB port of the cradle (marked with the plug icon).
Installing or updating the EasyOne Connect software on your PC The procedure for installing EasyOne Connect is the same as for updating EasyOne Connect. If EasyOne Connect is already installed on your PC, the ndd SmartInstaller performs an update. Prerequisite Your PC meets the system requirements for EasyOne Connect.
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Introduction When EasyOne Air is turned on and not in use, the screensaver and automatic power-off function are activated to save battery power. You can change the default configuration in the following menu: > > > Screensaver after Power-off after A low battery message will alert you when battery power falls below 10%.
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Introduction The home screen The home screen is the starting point when working with EasyOne Air. The home screen of EasyOne Air The home screen displays the following icons: This icon is a shortcut to the most commonly performed test, the FVC test.
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In the print settings menu, you can configure the printer that is connected to the cradle. In the factory reset menu, you can reset the configuration of EasyOne Air to its delivery status. However, the patient data will not be deleted. Configuration of EasyOne Air, 93...
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The charging level is at about 50%. Indicates that EasyOne Air is connected to a power supply, but cannot charge. Check whether EasyOne Air is connected to the ndd power supply or to a different USB power source. Only use the ndd power supply.
EasyOne Connect is especially helpful to work with patient data and to evaluate results because you can use a full-size PC monitor and keyboard. If you want to perform spirometry with EasyOne Air stand-alone, for example off-site, EasyOne Connect enables you to enter all relevant patient data beforehand and synchronize that data to EasyOne Air.
Abbreviations About sources for predicted normal values The available predicted normal values for EasyOne Air are updated as required through software updates. You can find the currently used sources for predicted normal values in the document below.
Cybersecurity Dealing with a lost or stolen EasyOne Air or PC In case EasyOne Air or the PC that EasyOne Connect is installed on has been lost or stolen, do the following: Prerequisite The manufacturer strongly recommends that you activate user handling ...
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Choose Save. After the period that you have set, EasyOne Air is locked and users must log in again. 3 Only use network file transfer (pdf, HL7, XML, etc.) in trusted and secured network environments.
About using EasyOne Air to process orders When you synchronize EasyOne Air with EasyOne Connect, orders from your EMR system are also synchronized with EasyOne Air. On EasyOne Air, you can select orders from your EMR system in the orders menu. 6.2.4 Overview of the integration process Please contact the ndd Servicing Department to start an integration project.
Animation program for children If you use EasyOne Connect in combination with EasyOne Air, an animation program for children is available. The animation is available for the FVC test, the FVL test and the SVC test. You can choose between three animations: balloon, cake, and monkey.
Choosing a test and selecting an existing patient If you test a patient that you have tested before or if you have transferred patient data onto EasyOne Air from EasyOne Connect on your PC, start by selecting an existing patient.
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Visually check the EasyOne Flow Tube for defects before use and between trials. Before you use EasyOne Air with the patient, make sure that there are no obvious or wet residues on EasyOne Air from prior cleaning. To prepare the test 1 Partly unwrap the EasyOne Flow Tube.
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EasyOne Flow Tube holder or the inside of EasyOne Air while cleaning. To clean EasyOne Air, do not fully dip EasyOne Air into any fluid. To clean EasyOne Air and to disinfect your hands after each patient, do the...
Bluetooth built-in. List of box contents, 17 If EasyOne Air is directly connected to a PC over USB, performing tests is not possible. Leakage currents could harm the patient. Connect EasyOne Air to your PC wirelessly, only.
Performing spirometry 7.6.2 Performing a complete test using EasyOne Connect together with EasyOne Air Required materials A new EasyOne Flow Tube for each patient For an FVL test, an MVV test, or an SVC test, a nose clip is required.
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Visually check the EasyOne Flow Tube for defects before use and between trials. Before you use EasyOne Air with the patient, make sure that there are no obvious or wet residues on EasyOne Air from prior cleaning. To prepare the test 1 Partly unwrap the EasyOne Flow Tube.
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EasyOne Flow Tube holder or the inside of EasyOne Air while cleaning. To clean EasyOne Air, do not fully dip EasyOne Air into any fluid. To clean EasyOne Air and to disinfect your hands after each patient, do the...
On the printed report, parameters that are below the lower limit of normal (LLN) are marked with an asterisk (*). Unacceptable trials are marked with the number sign (#). In addition to the marks, EasyOne Air and EasyOne Connect offer an automatic interpretation aid.
From the test menu in EasyOne Connect, choose the OSHA test. On EasyOne Air, choose the OSHA test from the more menu. The patient performs the same breathing maneuver as for the FVC test. Reports meet the requirements of the following institutions and standards: •...
To clean EasyOne Air, do not immerse EasyOne Air in any fluid. To clean EasyOne Air from environmental dirt, you can use a damp cloth. After each patient, clean EasyOne Air. You can use a soft cloth with a cleaning solution according to the following list.
EasyOne Connect to your EMR system. EASYONE AIR MAY FREEZE If EasyOne Air is connected to your PC via USB and if there are also electromag- netic fields from other electrical devices nearby, EasyOne Air may freeze.
EasyOne Connect displays a message whether the sending has been successful. You can remove EasyOne Air from the cradle, or you can repeat steps 2 to 7 to create and send additional patient records. Viewing and printing reports with EasyOne Connect, 89...
Configurations in the settings menu of EasyOne Air > 11.1.1.1 Description of device settings of EasyOne Air > > On this screen, you can choose basic settings for EasyOne Air. Setting Purpose Options Default setting Speaker volume To set the speaker volume 0% –...
Therefore, the predicted normal values are subject to change. These changes are delivered to you via software updates. Updated information is published in an Application Note on the ndd website. Application Note Reference Predicted Normal Values Application Notes for further information, 3...
Configuration 11.1.1.4 Description of print settings of EasyOne Air > > You can determine basic settings for printouts when using EasyOne Air and the cradle. There are more comprehensive configuration options available for printouts when using EasyOne Connect. Setting Purpose...
In this menu, you can update the firmware of EasyOne Air. CAUTION FAILED UPDATE An update may fail unnoticed. After performing an update, restart EasyOne Air and EasyOne Connect and per- form a calibration check. Calibration check, 118 Checking for correct operation of EasyOne Air, 122...
To archive a copy of the complete database (including patient data and results) and of the configuration settings, perform backups regularly. You can also use the backup to set up another EasyOne Air with the same database and configuration settings.
Therefore, the predicted normal values are subject to change. These changes are delivered to you via software updates. Updated information is published in an Application Note on the ndd website. Application Note Reference Predicted Normal Values Application Notes for further information, 3...
Loading and selecting a custom report layout of EasyOne Connect You can load custom report layouts according to your requirements. For easy identification you can rename the report layouts. Your EasyOne Air dealer or the ndd Servicing Department can assist you in creating a custom report layout.
Calibration of EasyOne Air is not possible. You can merely check EasyOne Air for correct calibration. Do not attempt to repair EasyOne Air yourself. A third-party service must not at- tempt to repair EasyOne Air either. Do not open or remove the casing.
An EasyOne Flow Tube The ultrasonic sensor of EasyOne Air does not require calibration. Only unforeseeable reasons can lead to a malfunction that affects results. In these cases, you can determine whether EasyOne Air operates normally with a simple calibration check.
2 Perform a spirometry test on yourself or on another known subject. 3 Check the results of steps 1 and 2 for plausibility. a) If the results of steps 1 and 2 are plausible, EasyOne Air is operating correctly. b) If the results of steps 1 and 2 are not plausible, troubleshoot.
Contact your EasyOne dealer or the ndd Servicing Department. To reactivate EasyOne Air, you must setup EasyOne Air like you did for the first-time setup. List of specifications for EasyOne Air, 125...
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Instrument not suitable for use in areas with flammable anesthetic gases and in areas with mixtures containing O or NO Wireless connection This specification is not applicable to the EasyOne Air TL variant. Type Bluetooth: v2.1 + EDR, v3.0 + HS, WiFi : IEEE 802.11a/b/g/j, v4.0...
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ISO 23747 Anesthetic and respiratory equipment. Peak expiratory flow meters for the assessment of pulmonary function in spontaneously breathing humans CE marked, EC declaration of conformity, see on the ndd website under “Certificates” FDA 510(k) market clearance Associations and...
Do not use the battery in combination with any other batteries. Keep out of the reach of children. Only charge the battery when inside of EasyOne Air and in conjunction with the cradle and the power supply provided by the manufacturer.
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Discharge cut off- voltage 2.8 V to 3.0 V Initial impedance ≤200 mΩ The following standard conditions are identical to the conditions of EasyOne Air. Storage and operation under these conditions is safe. Standard storage conditions Temperature -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
IEC 60601-1-2:2014 4 edition (according clause 7 and 8.9, tables 4 to 9). EasyOne Air is a medical device that requires special safety precautions and must be installed and placed in operation in accordance with the information given in tables below.
Electromagnetic emission Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions EasyOne Air is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The user of EasyOne Air should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment – guidance...
IEC 60601-1-2. Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic Immunity EasyOne Air is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The user of EasyOne Air should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test standard...
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If the measured field strength in the location in which the EasyOne Air is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the EasyOne Air should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as re-orienting or relocating the EasyOne Air.
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