Blower / Valve Calibration Procedure; Blower/Valve Calibration Procedure - Respironics BiPAP Vision Service Manual

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Chapter 8: Testing and Calibration

8.5 Blower / Valve Calibration Procedure

Purpose
This procedure provides instructions for calibrating the Blower and Valves for the BiPAP Vision system.
This test will take about 10 minutes or less depending on the software version.
Note: Unit must be a minimum software revision of 11.8 / 12.4 / 13.4 to successfully pass this test. If necessary
upgrade unit.
Equipment
• Test Cable (Respironics P/N 582161) for S/N < 106K
• Test Cable (RI P/N 1004823) for S/N >106K and upgraded for units for S/N <106K
• PC / Laptop (Terminal mode)
• 0.25" test orifice (Respironics P/N 332353)
• Phillips screwdriver
CAUTION:
Procedure
Step 1 Verify that the power to the BiPAP Vision is turned Off.
Step 2 For S/N < 106000, remove the top enclosure.
Step 3 Depending on the test cable needed, connect one side to the (J3) connector on the Pressure Control
Subsystem (PC), or a standard serial cable to the PC connector, and the other side to the PC or
Laptop.
Step 4 Install the test orifice and pressure line to the Vision outlet. Plug in and turn on the unit. Turn on the
PC/Laptop.
NOTE:
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(See Figure 8-3 and 8-4 for cable connections)
Electronic components used in this device are subject to damage from static electricity.
Use and follow appropriate electro-static discharge (ESD) procedures.
It may be necessary to refer to the "PC/Lap Setup Procedure" found in Chapter 8 to properly
set the parameters on the PC or Laptop for Hyperterminal application.
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