Vernier SPR-BTA Manual

Spirometer
(Order Code SPR-BTA)
The Spirometer can be used to perform a
variety of experiments related to air flow
and lung volume. The sensor handle can
be held manually, or it can be attached
to a tripod or stand using the threaded insert in the bottom of the handle. The
sensor is composed of a removable Flow Head for easy cleaning and
sterilization and a differential pressure transducer. The Spirometer can be used to
perform a variety of tests, including:
FEV (forced expiratory volume). FEV is the volume of air exhaled after a
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short period of constant effort. When this test is done over a one-second
interval, it is known as FEV1.
FVC (forced vital capacity). FVC is the volume of air exhaled by a forced
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maximal exhalation after a full inhalation.
TV (tidal volume). TV is the volume of air inhaled and exhaled at rest.
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Note: Vernier products are designed for educational use. Our products are not
designed nor are they recommended for any industrial, medical, or commercial
process such as life support, patient diagnosis, control of a manufacturing
process, or industrial testing of any kind.
What's Included
Check to be sure that each of these items is included with your Spirometer:
Spirometer (includes sensor handle and Flow Head)
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5 disposable mouthpieces
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1 disposable bacterial filter
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2 nose clips
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Compatible Software
See
www.vernier.com/manuals/spr-bta
Spirometer.
Assembly
The Spirometer comes with a detachable Flow Head that can be removed for
sterilization or replacement.
for a list of software compatible with the
Detaching the Flow Head from the Handle
Push on the latches at the top of the handle until they splay outward.
Pull up on the Flow Head and remove it from the handle.
Attaching the Flow Head to the Handle
Push in the two latches at the top of the handle so that they splay outward.
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