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  • Page 1 VenTest 800 USER MANUAL rigelmedical.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION 1. INTENDED USE 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1. R EPRESENTATION OF HAZARDS CAUTIONS AND NOTES 2.2. P ERSONNEL 2.3. R ESPONSIBILITY AND GUARANTEE 2.4. S ERVICE LIFE 3. SPECIFICATIONS 3.1. M EASUREMENT PARAMETERS 3.2.
  • Page 3 RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 6. MULTIGASANALYSER OR-703 6.1. D ESCRIPTION 6.2. U 6.3. W ARNING 6.4. P RINCIPLE 6.5. C ONNECTION 6.6. LED SIGNAL 6.7. OR SENSOR CALIBRATION 6.8. S ERVICING AND CARE 6.9. T ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Validity This documentation is valid for the product with the designation: • VenTest 800, VenTest 810, VenTest 820 • MultiGasAnalyser OR-703 You will find the name VenTest on the rating plate on the back of your device. The VenTest...

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 1. Intended use This product is intended for testing and calibration purposes on medical devices or systems that generate gas flows or gas pressures. That includes ventilators and anaesthetic machines. The user of the device has received training on how to use medical equipment and can perform repairs, maintenance, and servicing on medical devices.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 2. Safety instructions 2.1. Representation of hazards, cautions and notes This User Manual uses the representation below to specifically draw attention to residual risks during intended use and emphasise important technical requirements. Information and/or instructions and prohibitions to prevent damage of any kind.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 3. Specifications 3.1. Measurement parameters 3.1.1. Measuring instrument values Flow Low Range Accuracy -20 20 L/min ± 1.75% of reading or ± 0.04 L/min Flow High Range Accuracy -300 300 L/min ± 1.75% of reading or ± 0.1 L/min...
  • Page 8 RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 3.1.2. Ventilation parameters Vti, Vte Tidal volume of Range Accuracy ± 10 L Flow High: ± 1.75% or inspiration and 0.20 mL (>6.0 L/min) Flow Low: ± expiration 1.75% or 0.10 mL (>2.4 L/min)
  • Page 9 RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 3.1.3. Principle of flow measurement Flow in the flow channel is determined by differential pressure measurement. To build up differential pressure a plastic screen is used to provide flow resistance. ƞ: dynamic viscosity of the gas [Pa s] ρ: gas density [kg/m 3 ]...

  • Page 10: Gas Standards For Flow And Volume Measurement

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 3.1.8. Extensions • FlowLab software • MultiGasAnalyser OR-703 3.2. Gas standards for flow and volume measurement VenTest converts the flow and volume readings measured in the device to match the conditions of the standard selected. The following gas standards are supported by...

  • Page 11: Power Supply

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL Gas standard Temperature Pressure Relative humidity Standard condition 20/981 20°C (68°F) 981 mbar according to ISO 1- (736 mmHg) 1975 (DIN 102) API Standard 15/1013 15°C (60°F) 1013.25 mbar Conditions (14.7 psia) Cummings Standard 25/991 25°C (77°F)

  • Page 12: Directives And Approvals

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL Caution: depletion can damage the battery beyond repair! 3.5. Directives and approvals • IEC 61010-1 • IEC 61326-1 • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-12 UL 61010-1 3rd Edition • The device falls under Installation Category II.

  • Page 13: Pc Minimum Requirements

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 3.7. PC minimum requirements • Intel® Pentium® 4 2.4 GHz • (Intel® Core TM2 Duo recommended) • Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8 (32 bit / 64 bit) • Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5 or higher •...

  • Page 14: Start Up

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 4. Start up 4.1. Individual parts in the packaging FlowAnalyser Power supply (Order no. 300.095.000) USB cable Calibration certificate Filter Adapter set TESTED,...

  • Page 15: Power Supply

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 4.2. Power supply The power supply socket is located at the back of FlowAnalyser. The master switch is used to switch the device on and off. The LED, labelled Charging, is lit when the battery is being charged.
  • Page 16 RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 4.3.3. FlowLow The Flow Low connector is used for measuring small flows. For calculating the venti- lation Standard trigger values). The positive connector of the differential pressure sensor will then be automatically used for pressure measurements. To connect the two ports the tee...
  • Page 17 RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL Flow High Measuring range Accuracy -300 300 L/min ± 1.75% of reading or ± 0.1 L/min Volume Measuring range Accuracy 0 10 L ± 2% of reading or ± 0.02 L Temperature Measuring range Accuracy 0 50°C...
  • Page 18 RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL Low pressure Measuring range: 0 5 mbar Accuracy: ± 1% of reading or ± 0.01 mbar Note: With the low-pressure variant a port of the differential pressure sensor (± 150 mbar) is connected to the remaining connector and the second one is connected to the environment.

  • Page 19: Electrical Interfaces

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL Accuracy: ± 1% of reading or 10 mbar With measurements up to 150 mbar it is recommended that the differential pressure connector be used because there the accuracy is up to 100 times higher.
  • Page 20 RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL If the device is to be actuated via the RS-232 interface, your dealer will be pleased to provide you with a detailed protocol. VenTest pin assignment (RJ-45 connector): Pin 1 +5V (+/- 0.2V), max 0.5A...

  • Page 21: Operation

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 5. Operation 5.1. Switching the device on and off Check to make sure all the cables and tubes are connected properly and check compliance with the specifications (→4 Start-up) The device is switched on and off using a 0/1 switch on the back of the device.

  • Page 22: User Controls Terminology

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 5.4. User controls terminology Control buttons Power Direct access controls 5.5. Specification of user controls Control buttons The control buttons have not been assigned fixed functions. Allocation of the respective functions is shown on the display.
  • Page 23 RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL shows the currently set gas type, standard, battery charge status, mains operation and USB connection. 5.6.1. Specification of the numerical display Number of the numerical display - In total there are four different numerical displays so up to 16 values can be shown.

  • Page 24: Configuration Display

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL Reading - Indicates the current reading in the selected unit of measurement. Configuration - You can access the configuration view by pressing the button assigned. There it is possible to change measurement parameters and units of measurement (→5.7 Configuration...

  • Page 25: Statistics Display

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 5.8. Statistics display In the total of four statistics displays the current values, min, max and average values of the measurement parameters are shown. The measurement parameters on the statistics display correspond to the measurement parameters on the numerical display.

  • Page 26: Menu Display

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 5.9. Menu display On the menu display the following parameters can be viewed or changed: • Calibrations • Gas type and standards • Trigger • Language • HW activation • System info 5.9.1. Specification of the menu display Calibrations - In this submenu the oxygen sensor, MultiGasAnalyser OR-703 and all the pressure and flow sensors can be calibrated.

  • Page 27: Data Storage

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 5.10. Data storage VenTest measurements are saved. In addition, the selected gas standard and gas type are automatically saved in the data record. 5.10.1. Storing data Step 1 Call up the statistics display (→5.8 Statistics...
  • Page 28 RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL Data no. Select the that you want to be shown View Press Step 3 Scroll through the four pages of the data record you have selected by pressing Previous Next . As soon as you have viewed all four pages of the data number selected the first page of the next data record appears automatically.

  • Page 29: Rt200 Emulation Mode

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 5.11. RT200 emulation mode VenTest has an emulation mode that makes it possible to simulate RT-200 functions via the RS-232 interface (→4.4.2 RS-232). Step 1 menu display Call up the Emulations Select Step 2...

  • Page 30: Calibrations

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL This measuring mode allows you to view on-going measurements. To switch over to Peak the peak measuring mode select Peak measuring mode This measuring mode enables you to view the peak values immediately. To switch Cont.

  • Page 31: Gas Type And Standards

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 5.12.2. Calibration of the oxygen sensor The oxygen sensor consists of an electrochemical cell and owing to signs of aging it has to be recalibrated from time to time. After the start of calibration 100% oxygen and then ambient air have to be applied first, in accordance with the prompt by the device.

  • Page 32: Set Trigger

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 100% O 2 ) • He/O 2 -Auto.(Helium / oxygen mixture according to the sensor measurement of internal oxygen cell) • N 2 (100%) • CO 2 (100%) Change Save By pressing you can switch between the various requirements and applies the value selected.
  • Page 33 RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL • Adult ventilation • High-frequency ventilation 5.14.2. Standard triggers Reset For each ventilation mode the set trigger values are saved. By pressing the values can be reset to the standard values at any time.
  • Page 34 RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL Measurement channel - Here the measurement channel is selected on the one hand (HF = Flow High channel; LF = Flow Low channel). On the other hand you specify whether internal readings (pressure or flow) will be used as triggers or whether an external trigger is to be used (→5.14.4 Using an external...

  • Page 35: Filter

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL Reset - By pressing the assigned reset button the default values are loaded for the flow trigger. Volume measurement is possible in most cases with these settings. Base flow - Here you can specify base flow. Base flow is a constant flow that must not be included in the calculation.

  • Page 36: Hw Activation

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 5.17. HW activation The HW activation submenu indicates whether the USB port or communication with MultiGasAnalyser OR-703 has been enabled. If the FlowLab software or MultiGasAnalyser OR-703 was added later, an activation code must be entered in order to enable use of these options.

  • Page 37: Factory Defaults

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL System Info To show all the menu items again press buttons 2 and 3 in the menu. 5.20. Factory defaults Under Factory defaults it is possible to restore all the settings to the status when the device was delivered.

  • Page 38: Use

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 6.2. Use MultiGasAnalyser OR-703 is designed to perform, in conjunction with FlowAnalyser, to perform gas measurements for the calibration and testing of anaesthesia systems and facilities. The sensor is not suitable for monitoring patients.

  • Page 39: Connection

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL Since all the calibration data is stored in the relevant sensor head, it is possible to change the sensors without recalibration. Concentration measurement and identification of gases by absorption of up to ten different infrared wavelengths.

  • Page 40: Led Signal

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL Depending on the direction of flow, MultiGasAnalyser can be operated at the front or rear flow channel port of FlowAnalyser. 6.6. LED signal The LED located on the sensor head of MultiGasAnalyser indicates the following status...

  • Page 41: Servicing And Care

    Gas measurements should be checked regularly using a reference measuring instrument. For this purpose Rigel Medical offers a service to recertify the measuring accuracy of the sensor. TESTED,...

  • Page 42: Technical Specifications

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 6.9. Technical specifications Physical data Dimensions (L × W × H) 38 × 37 × 34 mm 1.49 × 1.45 × 134 inches Weight <25 g (not including cable) Cable length 2.50 m ±0.02 Ambient conditions Operating temperature 10 40°C, 50 104°F...

  • Page 43: Measuring Ventilation Ratios

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 7. Measuring ventilation ratios 7.1. General To measure ventilation ratios it is essential that the VenTest can read a ventilation cycle from the measured pressure and / or flow graphs. This is controlled using the triggers.

  • Page 44: Standard Trigger Values

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL Note: It is advisable to have the inspiratory flow entering from the front (positive direction) and the expiration entering from the back (negative direction) of the unit. If this is not the case trigger settings have to be modified for proper breath detection.

  • Page 45: Base Flow

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 7.4. Base flow Base flow is a constant flow that must not be included in volume calculation. If, for example, a system has a defined leak, resulting in a continuous discharge of 3 L/min air, those 3 L/min are not included in the inspiratory volume.
  • Page 46 RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 7.5.2. Flow curve upstream of the Y-piece False triggering This graph shows the flow curve in the inspiratory channel upstream of the Y-piece. The first two circles indicate the triggers that should be used in this case.

  • Page 47: Special Cases

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 7.6. Special cases Basically, in measuring technology it is always possible to deviate from the standard variant in order to achieve an even more accurate result. However, it must be borne in mind that with the settings discussed so far it is possible to achieve very accurate results that surpass the accuracy of all ventilators.

  • Page 48: Servicing And Care

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 8. Servicing and care 8.1. Guidelines for servicing and care Careful servicing in compliance with the instructions is essential for ensuring that the VenTest operates safely and efficiently. Only components recommended by the manufacturer may be used.
  • Page 49 RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 8.3.2. Replacing the oxygen sensor To be able to replace the oxygen sensor the hood must be removed: Using the appropriate tool, undo screws 1 and 2 that fasten the hood. Carefully slide the hood to the front by a certain amount Lift off the hood The oxygen sensor is located inside the measuring instrument.
  • Page 50 RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 8.3.3. Replacing the fuses To replace the fuses the back panel must be removed: Using the appropriate tool undo screws 1 6 that fasten the back panel. Carefully move the back panel to the rear. Please do not damage the cable connections The two fuses are located on the pc board inside FlowAnalyser.

  • Page 51: Contact

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 8.4. Contact If you have any questions or problems please contact one of the offices listed below. 8.4.1. name and address address: IMT Analytics AG Gewerbestrasse 8 9470 Buchs SG Switzerland Tel: +41 81 750 67 10 Email: customersupport@imtanalytics.com...

  • Page 52: Accessories And Spare Parts

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 9. Accessories and spare parts 9.1. Ordering address Rigel Medical Bracken Hill, South West Industrial Estate Peterlee, UK Tel: +44 (0) 191 5878701 Email: sales@rigelmedical.com 9.2. Device variants Article Ventest 800 Ventilator Analyser...

  • Page 53: Disposal

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 10. Disposal Disposal of the device is the operator's responsibility. The device can: be delivered, carriage free and duty paid, to the manufacturer for disposal. • be handed over to a licensed private or public collection company.

  • Page 54: Appendix

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 11. Appendix 11.1 Abbreviations and glossary Ampere Alternating Current Ampere, slow-blow 1 bar = 14.50 psi Base flow Base flow is a constant flow that must not be included in volume calculations °C...
  • Page 55 RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL Protection class according to standard Inspiratory/expiratory ratio Litre Pounds Light emitting diode L/min Standard litres per minute (converted to ambient conditions of 0°C and 1013 m bar) Litres per second Max, max Maximum...

  • Page 56: Measurement Parameters And Units

    RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL Ti/TCycle Ratio of inspiratory time to time of a respiratory cycle Volt Apparent power input of the device Volts Alternating Current Volts Direct Current Of the rdg. Of the reading µm Micrometer (1 µm = 10-6 m) 11.2.
  • Page 57 RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL 11.2.3. Meteorological readings Measurement parameter Designation Units of measurement Temperature Temp. °C, K, °F Humidity Humid. Oxygen content Dew point Dew point °C, K, °F Volume Vol. (HF) mL, L, cf 11.2.4. Gas concentrations...
  • Page 58 RIGEL MEDICAL VenTest 800 Series USER MANUAL Inspiratory time mL/mbar, L/mbar, mL/ cmH 2 O, mL/cmH 2 O Compliance Cstat 11.2.6. Conversion factors 1m bar equals 0.001 0.75006 torr (760 torr = 1 atm.) 0.75006 mmHg (at 0°C) 0.02953 inHg (at 0°C) 1.01974...

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