Arrow AutoCAT 2 Series Operating Manual page 156

7 . C a l i b r a t i o n P r o c e d u r e s
7 . 1 : C a l i b r a t i o n o f T r a n s d u c e r s
When the autozero is complete a 4 beep audible tone will be issued and the following
message will be displayed:
Verify the FOS icon has turned GREEN.
Verify the numerical value on the display reads "0" mmHg
Insert IAB catheter
NOTE: The automatic zero will occur whether the Fiber Optic source is selected or an
alternate AP source is selected. The AutoCAT
FiberOptix ™ sensor source when a pressure waveform becomes available. If an alternate
AP source is selected and you want to select the FiberOptix
SELECT key until the icon is filled in. The AP SELECT LED indicates which AP source
is selected.
Failure to Complete the AutoZero Process
If the Autozero process cannot be completed a message will appear on the display to
indicate the cause of the failed autozero. You can manually zero the sensor or insert the
IAB. See Chapter 8 of this manual for Troubleshooting FiberOptix
Manually Zeroing the FiberOptix
Connect the Cal key and FOS sensor to the IABP
Press AP SELECT
Select AP FOS input if not already selected
Verify the sensor is exposed to air
Press FOS ZERO
Verify the 4 beep tone is issued
Verify the FOS icon has turned GREEN
Verify the following message is displayed:
Verify the numerical readings on the display are "0"
Insert IAB
FiberOptix ™ Fiber Optic Sensor Zeroing
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FOS SENSOR ZEROED
INSERT IAB
® 2 WAVE ® will automatically select the AP
Sensor
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FOS SENSOR ZEROED
INSERT IAB
sensor source, press the AP
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sensor zeroing)
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