6.2.1 Turbine Characterization
Turn the knob and select the function:
Turbine Characterization
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Siaretron displays the activation
screen for turbine characterization:
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Press START to begin
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Press ESC to stop
The turbine characterization calibration is necessary in the following cases:
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A significant deviation is noticed (ex. >10% or 2% end scale + 4% read value)
between the set pressure value and correspondent value effectively applied and
measured by ventilator.
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In case of first calibration of ventilator or replacement of turbine.
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Software upgrade or first start-up for important repairing (e.g.: replacement of turbine
or inspired flow sensor).
WARNING! Patient injury hazard
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There are various procedures for device calibration.
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Use the Encoder knob to select (turn) and activate (press) the desired
procedure.
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If there is no CALIBRATION PROGRAMS confirm, the system
automatically switches to SELF TEST phase.