EDAN iM80 Servise Manual - 4.2 Performance Test
iM80 Patient Monitor Service Manual Test and Maintenance
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If any failure is detected, refer to section Recorder Failures for details.
NOTE:
Please make sure paper is well loaded and the setting is correct before recording.
4.1.5 Alarm Test
Trigger a signal that is higher than the upper limit or lower than the lower limit to activate a
physical alarm. Disconnect one of the accessories from the monitor to activate a technical alarm.
Check if the audible and visible alarms work properly.
If any failure is detected, refer to section Alarm Failures for defective details.
4.2 Performance Test
WARNING
1
Performance test must only be carried out by qualified service personnel.
2
If performance of the monitor is in question, conduct an overall performance test
according to the instructions offered by the manufacturer.
A performance check should be performed once possible device malfunction emerges or after
servicing the device.
It is unnecessary to open the device case for performance checks.
4.2.1 ECG Performance Test
This test checks the performance of the ECG measurement.
Tools required: ECG simulator.
Procedure:
1. Connect the ECG simulator to the monitor with an ECG cable.
2. Switch on the monitor and the simulator.
3. Set the simulator to the following configuration:
- HR=30bpm.
4. Check the displayed HR value against the simulator configuration. The value should be
30bpm ±1bpm or ±1% (whichever is greater).