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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THE COLLINS EAGLET Pulmonary Diagnostic Spirometer #762001 Version: February 2003 © Copyright 2003 Collins Medical, Inc. Caution Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
- Page 2 Rubber parts and other parts which are subject to rapid deterioration over which the Company has no control are warranted for ninety (90) days. Collins Medical, Inc. shall not be liable to the Buyer for consequential damages, or damages of any kind based upon a claim for breach of warranty other than as stated above.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
For Microsoft Windows XP (Home Edition) ..............14 ® For Microsoft Windows 2000..................... 16 Preparing the Eaglet for Calibration and Verification..............19 Preparing the Eaglet for Testing....................19 SECTION TWO -- PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Warning ............................21 Customer Support........................21 Routine Cleaning of the Eaglet Handle ..................21 Cleaning the Pneumotach...................... - Page 4 1-2. Symbols that May be Found on the Eaglet ..............8-9 1-3. Eaglet Parts ........................10 1-4. Plugging the USB Cable into the Eaglet................11 1-5. Plugging the Eaglet Cable into the USB Port on the Computer........12 1-6. Remaining Cable and Power Cord Connections for Eaglet ..........13 ®...
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Page 5: System Description
FVC, MVV and SVC testing. The computer, monitor and printer, along with the Eaglet unit, make up the Eaglet system. Typically the Eaglet is configured with a Notebook computer, though it may be configured with a desktop system. Refer to Eaglet Specifications, which is next in this section, for computer system requirements. -
Page 6: Collins Eaglet Specifications
COLLINS EAGLET SPECIFICATIONS (For specifications of the Eaglet, refer to the listing below. For all other system components, refer to the appropriate manual.) Type: Flow Dimensions: 7”L x 3 ”W x 2”D (17.8cm L x 9.5cm W x 5.1cm D) without DC-2 filter Weight: .6 lbs. -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
The power cord for each component must be individually connected to a wall source. c. Operate the Eaglet only when the power cords for the system are plugged into "U" grounded outlets (3-holed outlets). -
Page 8: Labeling
WARNING statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to equipment. Following are symbols that may be found on the Eaglet and their meanings: High Voltage Attention: Consult accompanying documents. - Page 9 Indicates the date by which the product must be used, in the format Year.Month.Date 2001.05.30 Heavy Weight Fragile Keep Dry Transport and storage humidity conditions Figure 1-2. Symbols that May be Found on the Eaglet Eaglet Manual Section One - page 9...
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Page 10: Installation
Unpacking 1. The Eaglet system comes packaged in 1 box, which is identified by the serial number on the outside and contains the Eaglet handle with pneumotach core inside, USB Cable, box of DC-2 filters, noseclips, software CD and documentation CD. -
Page 11: Moving The Eaglet
6. When unpacking, be sure to keep all equipment, accessories and cabling out of high traffic areas. Moving the Eaglet To move the Eaglet from one location to another, make sure that all cables and power cords are unplugged and that they are kept free of the unit so as not to be damaged. - Page 12 Figure 1-5. Plugging the Eaglet Cable into the USB Port on the Computer 6. Plug the cable of the computer keyboard into the circular port reserved for it at the rear of the computer. 7. Plug the video monitor cable into the adapter reserved for the monitor on the rear of the computer.
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Page 13: Powering Up The System
2. The monitor, printer, and computer must each be plugged into an individual isolated wall outlet. This requires that each component be powered up individually by turning on the power switch. The Eaglet receives its power from the USB port on the computer and will be powered up when the computer is. -
Page 14: Preparing The Notebook Computer
Preparing the Notebook Computer In order for the Collins USB devices, such as the Eaglet, to work properly with the currently approved notebook computers, the following conditions have to be met: ® • Microsoft Windows XP (home edition) The Power management features and the operating system performance settings on the notebook... - Page 15 6. Click the Advanced Button. 7. In the Advanced dialog box, click the when I close the lid on my portable computer list of options and pick the Do nothing option. 8. Done. Eaglet Manual Section One - page 15...
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Page 16: For Microsoft Windows ® 2000
Power off. The computer should never be put in standby or hibernation modes manually while connected to a Collins device via the USB cable. Should this ever happen accidentally, the Collins USB device should be momentarily disconnected and than reconnected again before resuming device operations. - Page 17 Figure 1-10. Power Management Settings for the Notebook Computer – Windows 2000 5. Click the Advanced Button. 6. In the Advanced dialog box, click the when I close the lid on my portable computer list of options and pick the none option. Eaglet Manual Section One - page 17...
- Page 18 Figure 1-11. Advanced Power Management Settings for the Notebook Computer – Windows 2000 7. Click the Hibernate Tab 8. Disable the hibernate Support option ® Figure 1-12. Disabling the Hibernate Support Button for the Notebook Computer – Windows 2000 9. Done. Eaglet Manual Section One - page 18...
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Page 19: Preparing The Eaglet For Calibration And Verification
Figure 1-13. Calibration/Verification Setup for the Eaglet Preparing the Eaglet for Testing 1. Insert the reduced end of a DC-2 filter into the patient port on the front of the Eaglet. The patient will breathe through the DC-2 filter. The DC-2 is a low-resistance barrier filter designed for use in preventing saliva droplet contamination of pulmonary equipment, thereby preventing patient cross-contamination. - Page 20 5. For instructions on conducting spirometry tests, refer to the Patient Testing section of the PLUS/2000 software manual. Follow the instructions for conducting the FVC, SVC and MVV tests with the Collins MicroTach (pneumotach). Eaglet Manual Section One - page 20...
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Page 21: Section Two -- Periodic Maintenance
Eaglet is disconnected from the computer. The Eaglet has no user internal serviceable parts. Therefore, for issues not covered in Maintenance, or if you are having problems with your system, contact Collins Medical personnel at:... -
Page 22: Cleaning The Pneumotach
4. Turn on the power to the system by powering up the computer. 5. Refer to Powering up the System in Section One to verify correct system start-up. 6. If your system does not start up correctly, contact Collins Customer Support Services at the addresses or telephone numbers listed above. - Page 23 4. Reinsert the pneumotach into the Eaglet body by pushing it in from front to back. Make sure it is pushed in all the way.
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Page 24: Cleaning The Reusable Mouthpieces
Make sure that the cloth is completely wrung out so as not to get any solution inside the handle, as this may affect the operation of the Eaglet. Do NOT get alcohol on the O-ring at the rear of the pneumotach sleeve. -
Page 25: Replacing The Pneumotach
If the pneumotach cannot be calibrated or verified, it must be replaced. NOTES: If the pneumotach needs replacing, the Eaglet must be returned to Collins Medical so that the replacement pneumotach may be linearized with the specific electronics in the handle. -
Page 26: Supplies Listing
Disposable Cardboard Mouthpieces 021231 Disposable Soft Noseclip, package of 25 NOTE: If the pneumotach needs replacing, the Eaglet must be returned to Collins Medical so that the replacement pneumotach may be linearized with the specific electronics in the handle. References 1. -
Page 27: Section Three -- Troubleshooting
FUSES, MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER TO ALL SYSTEM COMPONENTS IS OFF. Customer Support If you are having problems with your system that cannot be resolved, contact Collins Medical personnel at: 800-635-3200 781-843-0610 and ask for the Customer Support Services Department. - Page 28 The monitor displays a message such as Communication Error. This is an indication that the computer and the Eaglet are not communicating. If such a message were to display, it would be most typically when initiating testing or calibration. Check to make sure that: 1.
- Page 29 Problem #4 You are unable to perform testing or calibration operations because the Eaglet does not respond to user- keyboard action. 1. Make sure the monitor brightness and contrast controls are set sufficiently to allow the entire display to show up. Otherwise a prompt which requires a response in order for the program to continue may not be visible.
- Page 30 Any time an error dialog indicates that a valid calibration file can not be read into memory. d. Each time a new version of the PLUS/2000 program is installed. e. After disassembly and/or cleaning the Eaglet. 2. Conduct a Verify procedure at a variety of flow rates (see the PLUS/2000 software manual under Pneumotach Calibration) to see that it is measuring correctly.
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Page 31: User Problem Checklist
USER PROBLEM CHECKLIST 1. If a user suspects there is a problem with the Eaglet system, first determine: a. Is it a fault within the system or is it a problem with the patient or a test procedure? b. - Page 32 Is enough information available to discuss the problem over the telephone with a service representative? c. Is an on-site visit from a service representative necessary? (If in doubt, call Collins Medical on the telephone first.) 6. Finally, if the source of the problem cannot be determined: a.
- Page 33 For all third party software, such as Excel® for Windows®, contact the manufacturer of that particular software for troubleshooting advice. Eaglet Manual Section Three – page 33...
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