Arrow AutoCAT 2 Series Operating Manual page 60

Zero and CAL Function: AP Transducer
1. To zero the transducer:
a. Select the desired AP source
b. Open the transducer to air
c. Press ZERO.
Note: message AP ZERO'D
d. Close transducer to air
2. To calibrate the AP Transducer
NOTE: Mercury manometer calibration is not necessary except when a reusable
transducer is employed. See section 7.1 for a detailed explanation of calibration.
Zero and CAL Function: FiberOptix
(Refer to Chapter 7 for additional information)
1. To zero the FiberOptix
The FiberOptix sensor must be zeroed prior to insertion of the IAB into the patient.
a. Verify the FiberOptix
b. Connect the CAL Key to the IABP
c. The IAB may be zeroed in the tray or after removal from the tray.
NOTE: Do not remove IAB from tray during zero process
NOTE: Make sure to pull vacuum on the IAB and leave the One-Way valve in place
when the IAB is removed from the package. This will maintain a tight wrap.
d. The sensor should zero automatically. Verify the FiberOptix
changed from Blue to Green.
NOTE: If the sensor was able to zero automatically the message AP FiberOptix™
SENSOR ZERO'D INSERT IAB will appear. In this case the IAB can be inserted
immediately.
e. If the FiberOptix
OPTIC source using the AP SELECT key and press ZERO.
f. If the FiberOptix
select it.
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™ sensor is attached to the pump
™ sensor does NOT zero automatically, select the FIBER
™ source is NOT selected, press the AP SELECT key to
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