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- Page 1 DFS200 | User Manual WHALETEQ DFS200 User Manual Revision 2024-01-24 DFS200 APP Version 1.6.10 DFS200 PC Software Version 1.0.1.10...
- Page 2 This document could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in future revisions of this document. WhaleTeq Co., LTD. is under no obligation to notify any person of the changes.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
DFS200 | User Manual Contents Introduction ..................7 1.1 Concept ..................... 7 1.2 Applications ....................7 Specifications ..................9 2.1 General Specifications ................9 2.2 Compliance Specifications ..............9 2.3 Energy Measurement Specifications ..........10 2.4 ECG Signal Specifications ..............10 Instrument Familiarization ............ - Page 4 DFS200 | User Manual 5.6.3 Set Pass/Fail Range ....................35 5.6.4 Manual Test 3 Consec. Defib ................... 35 5.6.5 Reset ..........................37 5.6.6 Language Selection ....................37 5.6.7 Terms & Conditions of Use ..................37 5.6.8 Privacy Policy ......................38 5.6.9 Current version...
- Page 5 Table 11: Function Introduction of the PC Software ....... 40 Table 12: DFS200 Test System ............49 Table 13: DFS200 Optional Accessories........... 50 Table 14: Optional DFS200 Paddle Box Set ........51 Table 15: Optional Software ............51 Table 16: Optional Calibration Service and Warranty Extension ..51...
- Page 6 Figure 28: The Checkbox for Activating the 3 Consec. Defib Function in the Manual Test Page ............37 Figure 29: Diagram of DFS200 Test Setup with the PC Software ..39 Figure 30: Home Screen of the PC Software ........40 Figure 31: Custom Waveform Window ...........
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Page 7: Introduction
AEDs relies on one-time batteries and require only minimal training compared to hospital-use defibrillators. Ensuring the functionality of AEDs on a periodic basis becomes widely accepted around the world, and DFS200 is the ideal tool to conduct such a regular inspection. Applications... - Page 8 Besides, the conductive gel drainage grooves are designed for easy cleaning. •Optional functions: 1. The DFS200 PC software displays shock energy and waveforms on one screen, and allows users to store customized waveforms and set commonly used ECG signals for standalone operations, benefiting the QA department by rapidly verifying AED performance.
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Page 9: Specifications
DFS200 | User Manual Specifications General Specifications Table 1: General Specification Items Specifications Operating: 0 °C ~ +50 °C (+32 °F ~ +122 °F) Temperature Storage: -20 °C ~ +60 °C (-4 °F ~ +140 °F) Humidity 10 % ~ 90 % non-condensing... -
Page 10: Energy Measurement Specifications
DFS200 | User Manual Energy Measurement Specifications Table 3: Energy Measurement Specification Items Specifications Range: Up to 600J Accuracy: Maximum Energy ± 1 % of reading ± 1J for below 2.5kV; ± 2 % of reading ± 2J for 2.5kV and above Resistance: 50Ω... -
Page 11: Instrument Familiarization
Items Specifications Normal Sinus 30 ~ 240 (by 10) BPM Rhythm (NSR) Amplitude 0 – 5 mV (Vp-p 5mV) Instrument Familiarization Figure 1: Top Side of DFS200 Ventilation Holes: Allow ventilation during operation. Keep this side up when in use. -
Page 12: Table 5: Aed Discharge Led
Press the button for about 1 second to turn on DFS200. Long press the button for 3 seconds to turn off DFS200. Alternatively, after DFS200 idles for 3 minutes, it’ll automatically be turned off. The length of idle time can be customized via the... -
Page 13: Front And Rear
Figure 2: Front and Rear Side of DFS200 AED Interface Jack (Sternum): Connect the Sternum jack to the AED pad labeled Sternum via DFS200 accessory “AED Interface Cable”. AED Interface Jack (Apex): Connect the Apex jack to the AED pad labeled Apex via DFS200 accessory “AED Interface Cable”. -
Page 14: Back
DFS200 | User Manual Back Figure 3: Back Side of DFS200 Label: Contain information including model, serial number, manufacturer, and power supply. Battery Compartment: Insert 9V battery for power supply. Both disposable alkaline batteries and rechargeable batteries can be used. -
Page 15: Wiring Diagram
1. Sec. A is for Routine List and Manual Test while Sec. B is for AED battery. 2. To plug in properly, please make sure the yellow lines on the black and red banana males that connect to DFS200 in sec. A totally disappear in the port. -
Page 16: Getting Started
Defibrillator Testing Scenario (Optional) • Figure 5: Wiring Diagram (2) Getting Started Smartphone Requirement Android Android 6.0 and above iOS 10 and above Bluetooth Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 and above APP Installation Please follow the steps below to download and execute DFS200 APP. -
Page 17: Firmware Update
1. Download DFS200 APP from Google Play or App Store. 2. Allow the permissions including Location and Storage. 3. Tap on DFS200 APP to conduct an AED test via executing DFS200. Note: If DFS200 APP cannot be installed properly, check for the operating system or restart the smartphone. -
Page 18: Figure 7: Dfs200 Firmware Version Check Window On Pc Software
DFS200 | User Manual Figure 7: DFS200 Firmware Version Check Window on PC Software Figure 8: DFS200 Firmware Update Window on PC Software (2) For users who haven't purchased the PC software Visit WhaleTeq’s official website to download the DFS200 PC software. -
Page 19: System Requirements
DFS200 | User Manual Note: DFS200 with firmware version 0.28 or below cannot be updated using the PC software. To check the current firmware version of DFS200, users can connect DFS200 to the DFS200 APP and go to the "DFS Device Settings"... - Page 20 DFS200 | User Manual Double click on WhaleTeqDFS200.exe to execute it. Note: If the installation cannot be executed, please contact WhaleTeq’s service team (service@whaleteq.com).
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Page 21: App Functions And Operation Instructions
APP General Introduction 5.1.1 APP Function Figure 9: Home Screen of DFS200 APP DFS200 APP contains the most used functions for maintaining AED: Routine List: for creating a list of to-do work beforehand upon arriving at AED maintenance destination. Manual Test: test for checking the performance of an AED with arrhythmia combinations of user’s choice. -
Page 22: Smartphone Wireless Connection
DFS200 | User Manual Other icons on the home screen: Connection Status: to know the connection status with a DFS200 at a glance. Connection Icon : see section 5.1.2 and section 5.1.3. DFS ID: to identify the DFS200 currently in use. -
Page 23: Dfs200 Connection
"DFS Device Settings" page, configure the settings on "Standalone ECG Waveform Setting" and save them. Afterward, turn off your phone's Bluetooth, restart the DFS200, and it will play the configured ECG waveform in standalone mode. 5.1.3 DFS200 Connection When the APP shows , no DFS200 is connected. -
Page 24: Routine List Operation
DFS200 | User Manual Routine List Operation DFS200 simulates normal heart signals as well as heart signals for a variety of arrhythmias. To do a quick inspection of an AED, it is recommended to use the Routine List. After setting all the test items in the Routine List, users can complete a quick check of the performance of the AED. -
Page 25: Table 8: Button Functions In Routine Test
DFS200 | User Manual Table 8: Button Functions in Routine Test Item Name Description ECG pattern To set the ECG pattern before defibrillation. (before) button ECG pattern To set the ECG pattern after defibrillation. (after) button Pass Range button To set the pass range of the defibrillation. - Page 26 DFS Management setting. When the settings are complete, press the start button to start testing. Note: The DFS200 will continue outputting the pre-shock ECG pattern while the AED gives a shock. After the test, the data will automatically be saved in History. To input the AED serial number and any notes for detail, follow the steps below.
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Page 27: Manual Test Operation
DFS200 | User Manual Figure 13: Outcome Page of Routine List Enter the AED serial number and any notes in the detail page. Click the save button to complete the procedure. Note: (1) Users can also enter the AED serial number through History. See section 5.5. -
Page 28: Figure 14: Manual Test On The Home Screen
5.6.3 to adjust the pass range for Manual Test. Click the Start Test button to initiate the test. Note: The DFS200 will continue outputting the pre-shock ECG pattern while the AED gives a shock. After the test, users will see the outcomes shown on the screen. -
Page 29: Table 9: Elements On The Outcome Page Of Manual Test
DFS200 | User Manual Figure 16: Outcome Page of Manual Test Table 9: Elements on the Outcome Page of Manual Test Item Name Description Outcome To display the Joules of the defibrillation. To show whether the Joules lies within the pass range. -
Page 30: Figure 17: Waveform Enlarge Once
DFS200 | User Manual Figure 17: Waveform Enlarge Once Figure 18: Waveform Enlarge Twice To enlarge again, click the magnifying glass on the right upper-hand side. To close the image, click the cross on the screen. To flip the waveform figure (for both Routine List and Manual Test): Click the waveform on the outcome page and users will see the left figure below. -
Page 31: Aed Battery Test Operation
AED battery test is for checking whether the battery level of the AED is good enough for giving defibrillation when needed. To conduct an AED battery test with DFS200, please refer to section 3.4 Wiring diagram and make sure sec. B is properly connected. -
Page 32: History
DFS200 | User Manual Note: The battery measurement probe with load is an optional accessory which can simulate the actual power consumption within the AED as if the battery is installed in the AED. To know more about this accessory, please refer to section 1.2. -
Page 33: Table 10: Button Functions In History
DFS200 | User Manual Figure 23: History on the Home Screen Figure 24: History Interface Table 10: Button Functions in History Item Name Description To add AED serial number and any Detail notes to the data. To better manage the data through a particular system. -
Page 34: Settings
DFS200 in Paired section. Please refresh Available for nearby DFS200 that is ON. Click the ‘’Settings’’ button of a paired DFS200 to go to the DFS Device Settings page, and users can set the standby time (part A, range: 180 to 600 seconds) and the ECG waveform for standalone mode (part B). -
Page 35: Set Pass/Fail Range
5.6.3 Set Pass/Fail Range Users can set adult and pediatric pass criteria here. Only when DFS200 is connected does this page work. Depending on the different models of DUT (AED), the delivered defibrillation is different. DFS200 allows users to self-define the minimal and maximal limits of the defibrillation shock. -
Page 36: Figure 27: 3 Consec. Defib. Activation In The Settings Page
DFS200 | User Manual To activate consecutive defibrillation test: 1. In Settings, users will see figure 27 on the screen. 2. Enable the ‘’Manual Test 3 Consec. Defib’’ and go to the Manual Test page to click the ECG pattern (before)’’ button, then check ‘’... -
Page 37: Reset
Clear the customized setting including paired DFS200. Test results will remain in History. 5.6.6 Language Selection Users can switch the language of the DFS200 APP for Mandarin, simplified Chinese, English, or French. 5.6.7 Terms & Conditions of Use This page informs users about the terms of use regarding DFS200. -
Page 38: Privacy Policy
DFS200 | User Manual 5.6.8 Privacy Policy This page informs users of WhaleTeq’s policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when using WhaleTeq’s Service. 5.6.9 Current version Check the version number of the DFS200 APP here. -
Page 39: Pc Software Functions And Operation Instructions
DFS200. Connect the other end of the AED cable to the AED using the compact splicing connectors. 2. Use a USB Type-A to Type-C cable to connect the DFS200 to the computer. -
Page 40: Pc Software General Introduction
Ventricular Fibrillation – Coarse Ventricular Fibrillation – FINE Ventricular Tachycardia ECG Waveform Ventricular Tachycardia Plus (the faster Atrial Fibrillation Asystole Note: The DFS200 will continue outputting the ECG pattern while the AED gives a shock. - Page 41 Check whether the DFS200 firmware and the PC software are the latest version. Check for Update To use the PC software, the DFS200 firmware version must be 0.33 or above. Users can load and save a raw data file for customized testing.
- Page 42 DFS200 | User Manual Item Name Description more information. The ECG raw data file that users intend to load must adhere to the WhaleTeq WhaleTeq Format format. Please refer to ‘’6.1.4 WhaleTeq Format’’ for more information. When using this PC software, if users...
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Page 43: Custom Waveform
(1) The saved custom waveform can only be used in the PC software and cannot be used in the DFS200 APP. (2) The DFS200 can store up to 20 seconds of the custom waveform. If the desired custom waveform exceeds 20 seconds, the DFS200 will automatically trim the excess seconds during the loading process. -
Page 44: Standalone Setup (Ecg Signal Settings For Standalone Operations)
2. Selecting "Never turn off the device" enables the DFS200 to continuously play the selected ECG signal until its battery runs down. Selecting "Turn off device after 600 seconds" allows the DFS200 to play the selected ECG signal for the specified duration (configurable within the range of 180 to 600 seconds). -
Page 45: Pass Range
DFS200 | User Manual 6.1.3 Pass Range Click the settings icon " " and select "Pass Range" to bring up the "Pass Range" window, and follow the steps below to set the defibrillation energy criteria: 1. Select Adult or Pediatric modes. -
Page 46: Help And Feedback
Click the settings icon " " and select "Help and Feedback" to link to the technical support page on WhaleTeq's official website. Users can fill in questions or provide feedback with attached relevant screenshots and videos for WhaleTeq to assess and provide a solution. -
Page 47: Standalone Operations
Note: If the user has set an ECG signal for standalone operations using the PC software and later uses the mobile APP to configure another set of ECG signals for standalone operations, the DFS200 will play the signal from the latest configuration. -
Page 48: Calibration And Validation
AED Discharge LED lights red, check 5.6.2 DFS Management setting to ensure the joule threshold is set correspondingly. (3) When DFS200 “Status” blinks red, change the battery at users’ earliest convenience. (4) When using the battery measurement probe with load (model no. -
Page 49: Ordering Information
(11) When not in use for a longer period, remove the battery from DFS200 to ensure a longer lifespan of the battery. (12) DFS200 is a defibrillator / AED handheld tester, which can also be used in laboratory and can calibrate the defibrillation energy. -
Page 50: Table 13: Dfs200 Optional Accessories
DFS200 | User Manual Table 13: DFS200 Optional Accessories Quantity Part No. Image Description G34-0600101 DFS carrying bag D06-9000321 9V alkaline battery Open-ended AED cable (Banana K22-0500101 * Male), 0.5 meter (Black) Open-ended AED cable (Banana K22-0500102 * Male), 0.5 meter (Red) -
Page 51: Table 14: Optional Dfs200 Paddle Box Set
Part No. Image Description USB transfer cable: Type-A to Type- K27-1800304 C (Male to Male), 1.8 meter *Note: Customization of AED interface cable adapter is available. Please contact WhaleTeq (service@whaleteq.com). Table 14: Optional DFS200 Paddle Box Set Quantity Part No. Image... -
Page 52: Revision History
Update Figure 10, 19, 22, and 24 2023-04-07 2023-04-07 Section 5.6.6 Language Selection Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Update Table 11: DFS200 Test System Table 12: DFS200 Optional Accessories 2023-07-06 2023-07-14 Table 15: DFS200 Standard Package Content Table 16: DFS200 Optional Accessories... -
Page 53: Contact Whaleteq
6.1.2 Standalone Setup 7 Standalone Operations 11 Ordering Information Figure 30, 32 • Add Figure 6, 7, 8 Contact WhaleTeq WHALETEQ Co., LTD service@whaleteq.com | (O)+886 2 2517 6255 8F., No. 125, Songjiang Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City 104474, Taiwan...
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