FTS-3 Fetal Telemetry System Service Manual
Chapter 11 Periodic Tests
11.1 Safety Tests
Safety tests should be performed by qualified personnel every 6 to 12 months, and each time after
service.
Use a standard safety tester to perform safety tests. The tester must comply with IEC/EN 60601-1
or the local standards and statutes.
Refer to the accompanying operation instructions of the tester for test procedure details.
11.2 Performance Tests
The performance test should be done once every 12 months or when you suspect the
measurement is incorrect.
11.2.1 FHR Performance Test
This test checks the FHR performance.
Required Equipment: Ultrasonic Doppler FHR Accuracy Tester System
1)
Connect the equipment, monitor and FTS-3 as shown below:
Ultrasonic Doppler FHR Accuracy Tester
2)
Switch on the monitor and base station, and put one US-T transducer on the tester.
3)
Set the heart rate as 50 bpm, 90 bpm, 120 bpm, 150 bpm, 180 bpm and 210 bpm in turn.
4)
Check if the FHR value displayed on the screen is accurate. Error within ± 2 bpm is
US-T
Transducer
Figure 11- 1
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Periodic Tests
F9 series Monitor
Base Station