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Pulse Oximeter AP-10 User Manual Shenzhen Creative Industry Co., Ltd...
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter Instructions to User Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this quality product. Please read the manual very carefully before using this device. Failure to follow these instructions can cause measuring abnormality or damage to the Pulse Oximeter.
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter Notes: The contents contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notice. Information furnished by Creative is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Creative for its use, or any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use.
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter Necessary service must performed only qualified technicians. Users are not permitted to service this device. The Pulse Oximeter must not be used with devices accessories not specified in User Manual. Cautions Explosive hazard—DO NOT use the Pulse Oximeter in environment with inflammable gas such as some ignitable anesthetic agents.
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter continuously on the same location for a long time, especially for the patients with poor microcirculation. Misapplication of a SpO probe with excessive pressure for prolonged periods can induce pressure injury. Place the SpO probe on the finger tightly will cause venous pulse and effect blood circulation, and lead to...
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter The local law should be followed when disposing of the expired device or its accessories. DO NOT operate in the environment where strong electro-magnetic interference exists, such radiogram, television, radiophone, etc. Please pay attention to the SpO probe cable while using to avoid strangulating patient.
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: 1. This Transmitter must not be co-located operating conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 2.
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter operation until it is dry and checked for correct operation. When it is carried from a cold environment to a warm humid environment, please do not use it immediately. Allow at least 15 minutes for the Oximeter reach ambient...
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter protected against solid foreign objects of 12.5mm and greater, and protected against vertically falling water drops when enclosure tilted up to 15°. Please pay attention to the effects of lint, dust, light (including sunlight), etc.
User Manual for Pulse Oximeter Table of Contents 1 Overview ............1 1.1 Appearance ..........1 1.2 Product Name and Model ......3 1.3 Structure ............3 1.4 Features ............3 1.5 Intended Use ..........4 1.6 Working Environment ........4 2 Preparation .............
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter 4 Technical Specification ........19 5 Classification ..........22 6 Packing List ........... 22 7 Repair and Maintenance........ 23 7.1 Maintenance ..........23 7.2 Cleaning and Disinfection ......24 7.3 Storage and Transportation ......25 8 Troubleshooting ..........
User Manual for Pulse Oximeter 1 Overview 1.1 Appearance Figure 1A Front view 1. Working status indicator. 2. LCD display screen: Display measurement result, waveform. Note: Two kinds of appearance for optional, please refer to the device you’ve purchased.
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter Figure 1B Front view Figure 2 Right side view Figure 3 Left side view 3. Power on/off key: Power on/off the device by...
4. SpO probe connector. Data interface: For charging and data uploading. 1.2 Product Name and Model Name: Pulse Oximeter Model: AP-10 1.3 Structure It consists of main unit, SpO probe, data interface as well as the bluetooth module (optional). 1.4 Features ...
User Manual for Pulse Oximeter Over-limit alert by vibration of the device. The over limits can be adjusted via the provided PC software . Convenient to measure and record SpO pulse rate in long-term while sleeping; Up to 72 hours data storage (500 pieces of record at most).
User Manual for Pulse Oximeter 10%~90% (non-condensing) Atmospheric pressure: 70kPa~106kPa 2 Preparation 2.1 Power Supply Internal power supply: built-in lithium battery 3.7V/500mAh. External power supply for charging via USB cable: the power source from USB cable should produce the capacity of 5V DC/1.2A. 2.2 Connection The illustration of connection among SpO probe...
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter Pulse Oximeter sensor (finger rubber) Figure 2.1 Device and accessories connection ----- Finger rubber SpO sensor...
User Manual for Pulse Oximeter 3 Make measurement 3.1 Starting Measurement 1) Connect the required cables and probe. 2) Check that the cables and probe are correctly connected. 3) Long press power on/off key to turn on the device. 3.2 SpO Measurement 1.
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter probe connector Finger rubber sensor Figure 3.1 SpO probe connection 3. Wear the Oximeter on your left hand. 4. For Finger rubber SpO sensor: Insert the finger (index finger is preferred, the nail should be not too long) into the probe until the fingernail tip rests against the stop at the end of the probe (figure3.2).
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter used. Fingertip sign Figure 3.2 Placement illustration For Finger rubber SpO sensor The right placement of probe is as shown in figure3.3A. √ Figure 3.3A The wrong placement of probe is as shown in figure3.33B/3.3C. ×...
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter 5. The Oximeter will automatically start measurement in 2 seconds, and then recording the measured data automatically. The display screen is as shown in figure 3.4. User can read the values and view the waveform form the display screen.
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter value. “%PI”: Perfusion index label; “2.0”: current PI value. “ ”: Pulse beat icon. “ ”: Pulse strength bar-graph. The displayed waveform is plethysmogram. “ ”: Battery voltage icon. “...
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter user export the stored data from the device then delete the data, and the device can continue storing data. Key Operation: Long press: press and hold the key for over 1 second. Short press: press the key for less than 1 second Description for Power indicator: 1) The power indicator is always on during charging.
User Manual for Pulse Oximeter 1). Short press power on/off key “ ”. 2). Insert the air-flow module into the Oximeter. 3.3 Setting Menu Double short time press the power on/off key “ ” to enter into Menu Setting Screen, as shown in figure 3.5.
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter Figure 3.5 Date: set current date; Time: set current time; SpO2 alm Lo: set SpO2 low limit; Setting range: 85%~100%, default setting: 85%; PR alm Lo: set pulse rate low limit; Setting range: 25bpm~99bpm, default setting: 50bpm;...
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter 120bpm; Alert: enable/disable the function of over-limit indication by vibration of the Oximeter, factory default is “off”. Power saving: turn on/off the power saving mode, factory default is “on”. Delete record: select “Delete record” and long press “...
User Manual for Pulse Oximeter Menu setting operation: Short time press “ ” to move the cursor to the item you need to set, and longtime press “ ” to activate the setting item, then short time press it to modify the setting parameter; Next, longtime press “...
User Manual for Pulse Oximeter Figure 3.6 “14:52:48”: the current time. “00:23:45”: the measuring duration up to now. “V1.0.7.5”: the software version. “UID 00125”: unique ID for the device. 3.5 Additional Information During measurement, if the memory is full, then icon “...
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter If “ ” appears on the screen, it indicates that battery power is not enough, please charge for the battery. If you keep on using it, after a while the Oximeter will be off. ...
User Manual for Pulse Oximeter connecting the power again and turn on the Oximeter, it will resume to normal working and the setting for the Oximeter remains unchanged. 4 Technical Specification A. Display Mode: 1.44 inch color LED display B. SpO measurement Transducer: dual-wavelength LED LED wavelength:...
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter Measuring accuracy: ±2bpm ±2% (whichever is greater) Resolution: 1bpm D. Perfusion Index Display Range: 0.2%~20% E. Preset alert limits Low alert limit: 85% PR high alert limit: 120bpm PR low alert limit: 50bpm F. Power Supply: Built-in lithium battery: 3.70V/500mAh Operating current: ≤90mA Continues working time (display is off and...
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter The accuracy of SpO and PR measurement still meets the specification described above when the modulation amplitude is as low as 0.6%. I. Resistance to ambient light interference: The accuracy of SpO and PR measurement still meets the specification described above when the device is tested by SpO simulator...
User Manual for Pulse Oximeter 5 Classification The type of protection against electric shock: Internally powered equipment. The degree of protection against electric shock: Type BF applied part. The degree of protection against harmful ingress of liquids: IP22. Electro-Magnetic Compatibility: Group I, Class B 6 Packing List 1.
User Manual for Pulse Oximeter 7 Repair and Maintenance 7.1 Maintenance The service life (not a warranty) of this device is 5 years. In order to ensure its long service life, please pay attention to the maintenance. Please charge the device when low battery voltage indicator lightens.
User Manual for Pulse Oximeter do the verification by means of SpO simulator, or it can be done by the local third party test house. High-pressure /high temperature sterilization cannot be used on the device. Do not immerse the device in liquid. 7.2 Cleaning and Disinfection ...
User Manual for Pulse Oximeter 7.3 Storage and Transportation If the device will not be used for long period of time, wipe it clean and keep it in the packaging, which shall be kept in a dry and good ventilation place free from dust and corrosive gases.
User Manual for Pulse Oximeter 8 Troubleshooting Trouble Possible Reason Solution 1. Place the finger 1. The finger is correctly inside and The SpO not placed far try again. and Pulse enough inside. Rate 2. Wrap the finger 2. The finger is display properly and make not wrapped...
User Manual for Pulse Oximeter Appendix Common Knowledge Measurement 1 Meaning of SpO is the saturation percentage of oxygen in the blood, so called O concentration in the blood; it is defined by the percentage of oxyhemoglobin (HbO ) in the total hemoglobin of the arterial blood.
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter certain wavelength emits on human tissue, the measured intensity of light after absorption, reflecting and attenuation in tissue can reflect the structure character of the tissue by which the light passes. Due to that oxygenated hemoglobin (HbO and deoxygenated hemoglobin (Hb) have different absorption character in the spectrum range from red to infrared light (600nm~1000nm wavelength),...
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter serious respiratory disease, the patient under anesthesia during operation, premature and neonate. The status of SpO can be determined in time by measurement and find the hypoxemia patient earlier, thereby preventing or reducing accidental death caused by hypoxia effectively. 3 Factors affecting SpO measuring accuracy (interference reason)
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter intravascular line Exposure to the chamber with High pressure oxygen There is an arterial occlusion proximal to the sensor Blood vessel contraction caused peripheral vessel hyperkinesias or body temperature decreasing...
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter 4 Factors causing low SpO Measuring value (pathology reason) Hypoxemia disease, functional lack of HbO Pigmentation or abnormal oxyhemoglobin level Abnormal oxyhemoglobin variation Methemoglobin disease Sulfhemoglobinemia or arterial occlusion exists near sensor ...
User Manual for Pulse Oximeter B Wristband Installation and Disassembly Introduction: Velcro Wristband Velcro Buckle Fig. A One side The other side of Oximeter Oximeter Fig. B Pulse Oximeter Installation Procedure: Step 1: Insert the wristband to the Oximeter from one side to the other side, as shown in Fig.C.
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter Velcro to the inner side of wristband, press the wristband to make the Velcro stick to the inner side of wristband firmly, as shown in Fig.D. Fig. D Step 3: Bring the wristband out from the buckle, and fold back the wristband, as shown in Fig.E.
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter Fig.F Disassembly: process wristband disassembly is similar to the installation method, but with reverse procedure. Note: Please detach the wristband from the Oximeter before cleaning the wristband.
User Manual for Pulse Oximeter C Key of Symbol Symbol Description With Type BF applied part See User Manual Symbols Data interface Serial number enclosure No alarm Do not litter at will Life span %SpO The oxygen saturation Symbols Perfusion Index Pulse rate screen Respiration rate...
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User Manual for Pulse Oximeter Pulse beat Wireless Pulse strength bar-graph Low battery voltage Memory full Memory error Note: the above symbol may appear on your device.
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