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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.
Pulse Oximeter
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
Plethysmogram (Model 515C only)
• Pulsatile waveform
General Specifications
Alerts
• Limits: Automatic and adjustable limits for SpO
• Audio: Adjustable volume, 2 min. silence or OFF (LED indicators)
• Visual: Flashing numerics upon violated limit(s) & red "Alert Bar" with limit (high or
low) violation indicator
)
2
value
2
and Pulse Rate
2
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