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Pulse Oximeter
General Specifications
Rev. 02
Specifications
Below are specifications for the Novametrix Model 515B/C Pulse Oximeter. These
specifications are listed for informational purposes only, and are subject to change without
notice.
Principle of Operation
• Red/Infrared absorbtion
SpO
(Oxygen Saturation)
2
• Range: 0-100%
• Accuracy: (for 1 standard deviation or 68% of sample distribution)
± 2% SpO
(for 80-100% SpO
2
unspecified for 0-79%
• Display Resolution: 1%
• Averaging: 8 seconds
• Audio: Pitch of pulse tone varies with SpO
Pulse Rate
• Range: 30-250 beats per minute (bpm)
• Accuracy: (1 standard deviation), ± 1% of full scale
• Display Resolution, 1 bpm
• Averaging time: 8 seconds
Sensors
• Reusable Y-Sensor™ (can be sterilized and used with all patient populations) and
reusable adult finger sensor
• Neonatal/Pediatric and Pediatric/Adult Single Patient Use SpO
Plethysmogram (Model 515C only)
• Pulsatile waveform
Alerts
• Limits: Automatic and adjustable limits for SpO
memory when the monitor is turned off, or can be reset to factory defaults when the
monitor is turned on
)
2
value
2
and Pulse Rate, values are retained in
2
Model 515B/C
Sensors
2
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