BC Biomedical DA-2003P User Manual

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DA-2003P

Defibrillator Transutaneous

Pacemaker Analyzer

CONTENTS

I. MANUAL REVISION RECORD ........................................... 2

II. INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 3

2.1 Features

2.2 General Information

III. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................... 4

3.1 Defibrillator Analyzer

3.2 Transcutaneous Pacemaker Analyzer

IV. INSTALLATION ................................................................... 8

4.1 Receipt, Inspection and Return

4.2 Setup

4.3 Power

4.4 Internal Paddles

4.5 Special Contacts

V. OPERATING ...................................................................... 10

5.1 Control Switches and Connections

5.2 Menu and Function Keys

5.3 Menu and Messages: Defibrillator Mode

5.4 Menu and Messages: Transcutaneous Pacemaker Mode

5.5 Test Result Printouts

VI. DEFIBRILLATOR MODE TESTING .................................. 16

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Test Preparation

6.3 Energy Test

6.4 Cardioversion Test

6.5 Maximum Energy Charging Time Test

6.6 Shock Advisory Algorithm Test

VII. TRANSCUTANEOUS PACEMAKER MODE TESTING .... 21

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Test Preparation

7.3 Demand Sensitivity Test

7.4 Refractory Period Test

VIII. WARRANTY ...................................................................... 25

IX. TECHNICAL SUPPORT .................................................... 25

I. MANUAL REVISION RECORD

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2.1 Features

II. INTRODUCTION

The DA-2003P Analyzer is a precision instrument for testing defibrillators and transcutaneous pacemakers, and is designed to be used by trained service technicians.

The defibrillator function of the DA-2003P measures the energy output, and ensures that the defibrillator complies with specified requirements. DA-2003P has a built-in load resistance of 50 ohm, which roughly corresponds to the impedance of the human body. The defibrillator pads are placed on the DA-2003P contact plates. Thus, the defibrillator is connected through the load resistance. When the defibrillator is discharged, DA-2003P calculates and displays the energy delivered.

In the pacer function the DA-2003P tests all types of transthoracic pacemakers. The testing is menu driven, and simple to operate. DA-2003P measures and displays a pulse’s amplitude, rate, energy and width. It also conducts demand sensitivity tests, measuring and displaying refractory periods, and immunity tests, which determine the pacemaker’s susceptibility to 50/60 Hz interference.

2.2 General Information

Temperature Requirements +15°C to +35°C when operating

0°C to +50°C in storage Display Type LCD graphic display Alphanumeric format 6 lines, 40 characters

Data Input/ Output (2)

Parallel printer port (1); Bi-directional RS -232C (1) for Computer control

Power

2 x 9 volt alkaline Battery Duracell

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equivalent) for 20 -25 operational hours, or 240

VAC (Battery Eliminator), 115 VAC for US. Mechanical Specifications Housing High impact plastic case Height 9.8 cm 3.9 in. Width 24.8 cm 9.8 in. Depth 28.0 cm 11.0 in. Weight 2.06 kg (with battery) 4.5 lbs

Recommended Printer Standard Accessories

HP DeskJet 500C / 550C and Canon BJ -10SX.

110 V or 220 V AC Adapter (P/N BC20-00429) Internal paddle-contact adapter (P/N BC20-00430) Snap-to-banana adapters (10 pk) (P/N BC20-00427) DA-2003P User Manual Protective Cover (P/N BC20-30108)

Additional Accessories

Defib. paddle adapter (specify defibrillator type) Pacemaker External Load Cable (specify pacemaker type) Soft Carrying Case (P/N BC20-30108) Storage

Store in the carrying case in dry surroundings within the temperature range specified, without battery. There are no other storage requirements.

Periodic Inspection

The unit should be calibrated every 12 months.

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MN1604 (or

3.1 Defibrillator Analyzer

1. Energy Output Measurement

High Range

Voltage <5000 volts Maximum current 120 amperes Maximum energy 1000 Joules Accuracy

Trigger level 100 volts Playback amplitude 1 mV/1000 V Lead I Test pulse 100 + 4 Joules

Low Range

Voltage <1000 volts Maximum current 24 amperes Maximum energy 50 Joules

Accuracy

Trigger level 20 volts Playback amplitude 1 mV/200 V Lead I Test pulse Approx. 4 Joules Load Resistance Display Resolution 0.1 Joules Measurement Time Window Absolute Max. Peak Voltage Pulse Width 100 ms Cardioversion

Oscilloscope Output High measure range 1000:1 amplitude-attenuated

Low measure range 200:1 amplitude-attenuated

III. SPECIFICATIONS

± 2 % of reading for >100 Joules ± 2 Joule of reading for <100 Joules

± 2% of reading for >20 Joules ± 2 Joule of reading for <20 Joules

50 ohms ± 1%, non-inductive (<1 µH)

100 ms

6000 volts

Measured time delay ± 2 ms

2. ECG Wave

Waveform Storage And Playback

Discharge can be viewed via ECG outputs and paddles. Output: 200:1 Time Base expansion.

Sync Time Measurements Timing window Starts - 40 ms at each R-wave peak.

Test waveforms All waveform simulations available. Delay time accuracy

± 1 ms

Charge Time Measurement From 0.1 seconds to 99.9 seconds.

ECG General Lead configuration 12-lead simulation. RL, RA, LA, LL, V1-6 Output impedance Limb leads 1000 ohms to RL

V Leads 1000 ohms to RL

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All other signals are in relative proportion to Lead amplitude as follows: The amplitudes are shown for a Lead I amplitude by 1 mV: Lead I 1.0 mV (LA - RA) Lead II 1.5 mV (LL - RA) Lead III 0.5 mV (LL - LA) V Lead 1.5 mV (V - 1/3 (LL+LA+RA))

High Level Output (ECG Jack) 1/4" standard phone-jack with an amplitude of 1V/mV of low level Lead II signal

Defibrillator Contact Plates Same amplitude as Lead I low level ECG.

1 mV between contact surfaces.

Playback 200 to 1 time-base expansion of defibrillator pulse by playback to ECG Leads

Manual ECG Performance Test DC Pulse 4 seconds 1.0 mV

Square wave 2 Hz 1.0 mV p-p biphasic Triangular wave 2 Hz 1.0 mV Sine 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 10, 40, 50, 60, and 100 Hz Amplitude 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 mV (Lead II) Accuracy

± 5 % (Lead II 1.0 mV)

ECG Performance Test Gain/Damping 2 Hz square wave

Frequency Response Low Frequency 4 second DC pulse Band Pass 10 Hz sine Monitor -3dB point: 40 Hz sine Power Line Notch

50 Hz sine Filter Linearity 2 Hz triangle wave

Normal Sinus Rates 30, 60, 80, 120, 180, 240 and 300 BPM.

Accuracy

±1% of selection Amplitudes 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 mV (Lead II) Accuracy

±5 % (Lead II 1.0 mV)

Automatic ECG Rate Test

Arrhythmia Selections

vfib Ventricular Fibrillation afib Atrial Fibrillation blk II Second degree A-V block RBBB Right Bundle Branch Block PAC Premature Atrial Contraction PVC_E Early PVC PVC_STD PVC PVCRonT R on T PVC mfPVC Multifocal PVC bigeminy Bigeminy run5PVC Bigeminy Run of 5 PVCs vtach Ventricular Tachycardia

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Shock Advisory Test Algorithms ASYS Asystole

SVTa_90 Supraventricular Tachycardia PVT_140 PVT_ 160 MVT_140 MVT_160 CVF Course Ventricular Fibrillation FVF Fine Ventricular Fibrillation

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3.2 Transcutaneous Pacemaker Analyzer

1. TEST LOAD RANGE

50 to 2300 ohms in step of: 50 ohm up to 200 ohms 100 ohm from 200 up to 2300 ohms Accuracy

Oscilloscope Output 50 - 150 ohm 10.24:1 amplitude attenuation

200 - 500 ohm 41:1 amplitude attenuation 600 - 2300 ohm 164:1 amplitude attenuation

2. PULSE MEASUREMENTS

Amplitude 4 to 300 mA (100 ohm load) Accuracy Max. Amplitude 300 mA all loads Rate 30 to 800 Pm Accuracy Pulse width 0.6 to 80 ms Accuracy

50 - 1300 ohm ±1% 1400 - 2300 ohm ±1.5 %

±5 % or ±0.5 mA

±1% or 2 Pm

±1% or ±0.3 ms

3. DEMAND SENSITIVITY TEST

Waveforms Square(SQR), Triangle(TRI), and Havemine (SSQ) ECG output Amplitude 0 - 4 mV

Pacer input (Load depended) Amplitude (50 ohm) 0 10 mV Resolution (50 ohm)

Amplitude: (≥500 ohm) 0 - 100 mV Resolution: (≥500 ohm) 1 mV Defib. Pads Amplitude 0 10 mV Resolution 0.1 mV Waveform width 10, 25, 40, 100 and 200 ms Pacer rate 30 to 120 Pm

Immunity Test 50/60 Hz Interference Signal ECG output 0 - 4 mV peak in steps of 0.4 mV Pacer input (Load dependent) 0 - 10 mV peak in steps of 1 mV (50 ohm)

Defibrillator pads 0 - 10 mV peak in steps of 1 mV

Resolution 40 µV

40 µV

0 - 100 mV peak in steps of 10 mV (≥500 ohm)

4. Refractory Period Measurement

20 to 500 ms (both Pacing and Sensing) Accuracy: ±2 ms

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IV. INSTALLATION

4.1 Receipt, Inspection and Return

1. Inspect the outer box for damage.

2. Carefully unpack all items from the box and check to see that you have the following items:

• DA-2003P Defibrillator/Transcutaneous Pacemaker Analyzer

• 110 V or 220 V AC Adapter

• Internal paddle-contact adapter

• Ground contact adapter

• 10 pack, Snap-to-banana adapter

• DA-2003P User Manual

3. If you note physical damage, or if the unit fails to function according to specification, inform the supplier immediately. When BC Biomedical or the company’s representative, is informed, measures will be taken to either repair the unit or dispatch a replacement. The customer will not have to wait for a claim to be investigated by the supplier. The customer should place a new purchase order to ensure delivery.

4. When returning an instrument to BC Biomedical, or the company representative, fill out the address label, describe what is wrong with the instrument, and provide the model and serial numbers. If possible, use the original packaging material for return shipping. Otherwise, repack the unit using:

• A reinforced cardboard box, strong enough to carry the weight of the unit.

• At least 5 cm of shock-absorbing material around the unit.

• Nonabrasive dust-free material for the other parts.

Repack the unit in a manner to ensure that it cannot shift in the box during shipment.

BC Biomedical’s product warranty is on page 26 of this manual. The warranty does not cover freight charges. C.O.D. will not be accepted without authorization from BC Biomedical or its representative.

4.2 Set-up

1. Equipment connection is as shown in the typical setup below.

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4.3 Power

1. Main On/Off Switch. DA-2003P should remain off for at least 5 seconds before switching on again, in order to allow the test circuits to discharge fully.

2. Low Battery Power. If battery power falls below 6.9 volts (± 0.3 volts), the display will show 'Change battery, and reset system'. This means that the battery should either be replaced or the instrument should be connected to a battery eliminator. The main switch has to be switched off and then on again in order to use the instrument.

Do not use mercury, air or

NOTE

carbon-zinc batteries.

3. Changing Batteries. Open the compartments in the base of the instrument, replace the old batteries with new ones, and close the compartment covers. Use 9-volt alkaline batteries (Duracell



MN1604 or similar).

4. Battery Eliminator. BC Biomedical’s AC Adapter plug-in power supply

Remove the batteries and

NOTE

disconnect the AC Adapter if you do not intend to use the DA-2003P for an extended period of time.

transformer allows you to use the DA-2003P anywhere a standard electrical outlet is available. To attach the AC Adapter insert the adapter’s small connector into the micro jack labeled “Batt. Elim. 9V DC” on the right rear of the unit. Plug the large connector into the nearest standard electrical outlet.

4.4 Internal Paddles

To be able to test defibrillators with internal paddles, an internal paddle adapter has to be used. These contacts have a banana plug that is attached to the standard paddle contact, and which is protected by a plastic insulation washer.

4.5 Special Contacts

Certain defibrillators (automatic models and those with pacer options) have special contacts that are fastened to the electrodes attached to the patient. BC Biomedical has special adapters to suit the majority of these defibrillators. These are available as accessories. They are more or less the same as the internal pad adapter except that they have a special adapter on the top, which matches the contact on the defibrillator.

Defibrillator paddle adapter (specify defibrillator type) Pacemaker external load cable (specify type pacemaker type)

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5.1 Control Switches and Connections

Front Panel

V. OPERATING

DA-2003P

1. Power Switch

2. Mode Switch

3. LCD Display

4. Function Keys

5. Contact Surfaces

6. Low Level ECG Connectors

7. Pacer Input Connectors

Turns the power on and off.

Switches between PACE and Low / High ranges of defibrillator energy.

Shows messages, test results and function menus.

Fl - F5 are used to select the functions shown on the bottom line of the LCD display, i.e., for selecting the function that is directly above the key.

The defibrillator’s paddles are placed on these so that the discharged energy passes through the instrument in defib. mode and that the pacer signal passes through the instrument with a fixed 50 ohm load in the PACE mode.

10 color-coded 4 mm safety terminals with

snap-to-banana adapters.

The pacer output cables are connected to these so that the pacer signal passes through the instrument with a variable load selectable from 50 to 2300 ohms

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Rear Panel

8. High Level ECG Jack

1/4” standard phone-jack for amplitude of 1 V/mV of low level Lead 1 signal.

9. Oscilloscope Output

10. RS-232 Serial Port

11. Printer Outlet Port

12. Location of Batteries

BNC-contact for attenuated signal in real time.

9-pin D-sub

14-25 pin D-sub

2 compartments in the base of the instrument can be opened to replace the batteries.

13. Battery Eliminator Socket

5.2 Menu and Function Keys

Battery contact for connecting 9V 30 mA battery eliminator.

The DA-2003P uses display and programmable function keys to provide flexibility and control over the operations. The upper part of the screen displays messages, status and results. The menu bar is at the bottom of the display. The function keys are numbered from Fl to F5.

A function is selected by pressing the key located directly under the Menu Item displayed in the menu bar. A menu unit is written in capital letters. The menu has three pages. The next pages of the menu are selected by pressing more-2, more-3, or more-1.

5.3 Menu and Messages: Defibrillator Mode

1. Startup Screen. The following screen will be displayed for 2 seconds after the DA-2003P has been switched on.

DA-2003P

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2. Main Menu

a. Main Menu Bar (Page 1) - Mode switch in Low or High position.

b. Second Menu Bar (Page 2)

c. Third Menu Bar (Page 3)

3. ECG WAVES (F1).

Choose desired wave by pressing UP (F2) or DOWN (F3). Save this under ‘Wave” in the

STATUS field by pressing SELECT (F4). Press CANCEL (F5) to cancel selection.

4. ADV. ALG. (Advisory Algorithms) (F2).

These ECG algorithms are meant to test the analysis and prompting feature of automatic and

semi-automatic defibrillators. Choose desired selection by pressing UP (F2) or DOWN (F3). Save this under ‘Wave” in the STATUS field by pressing SELECT (F4). Press CANCEL (F5) to cancel selection.

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5. CHARGE TIME (F3). Used to test the battery and charging capacitor in the defibrillator. It changes the text ‘Delay’ to ‘Chrg ‘ in the RESULT field in the main menu.

6. PRINT HEADER (F4). Automatically writes a heading for the new test protocol.

7. WAVE AMPL. (Wave Amplitude) (F1).

Choose desired amplitude by pressing UP (F2) or DOWN (F3). Save this under ‘Ampl” in the STATUS field by pressing SELECT (F4). Press CANCEL (F5) to cancel selection.

8. PLAY PULSE (F2) enables playback of the last discharge.

9. PERF. WAVE (Performance ECG) (F3).

Choose desired wave by pressing UP (F2) or DOWN (F3). Save this under ‘Wave” in the STATUS field by pressing SELECT (F4). Press CANCEL (F5) to cancel selection.

10. SYSTEM TEST (F1) .

Note

DA-2003P has an internally generated test pulse. The control pulse is set at 1.2 Joules in the Low range and 28.5 Joules in the High range. The test pulse is not a calibration pulse, and should not be used as an indication of the general accuracy of the instrument. The test pulse is a good control for testing functions.

Choose a test variant by pressing UP (F2) or DOWN (F3) or TEST PULSE (F1). Press CANCEL (F5) to cancel selection. For ‘ECG0’, ‘ECG+’ and ‘ECG-’ see Chapter 6, Control and Calibration. For ‘A/D-read’, see paragraph 7.3.7, page 7-5. Memory’ is for factory testing. Also, see paragraph 4.3.5, page 4-3.

11. REMOTE CONTR. (Remote Control) (F4) enables communication with a PC with test automation software.

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5.4 Menu and Messages: Defibrillator Mode

1. Startup Screen. The following screen will be displayed for 2 seconds after the DA2003P has been switched on.

DA-2003P

2. Main Menu

a. Main Menu Bar (Page 1) - Mode switch in PACE position.

b. Second Menu Bar (Page 2)

3. SELECT LOAD (F1)

Choose desired PACER load by pressing UP (F2) or DOWN (F3) and then SELECT

(F4). Press CANCEL (F5) to cancel selection.

4. SELECT NOISE (F2)

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Choose desired noise for the immunity test by UP (F2) or DOWN (F3) and then

SELECT (F4). Press CANCEL (F5) to cancel selection.

5. PRINT HEADER (F3). Automatically writes a heading for the new test protocol.

6. PRINT RESULT (F3). Prints the results of measurements.

7. SELECT WAVE (F2)

Choose desired waveform for the sensitivity test by pressing UP (F2) or DOWN (F3)

and then SELECT (F4). Press CANCEL (F5) to cancel selection.

8. SENS. TEST (Sensitivity Test) (F2). Sensitivity is the QRS minimum amplitude (mV) required to cause the pacemaker to operate in the demand mode. This waveform is delayed from the pacer pulse so that it is outside the pacing refractory period. See ‘Sensitivity Measurements’ in Chapter 5.

9. REF. PER TEST (F3). Used to test time interval (ms) if the pacemaker is insensitive to any external inputs, the maximum time interval after the generation of a pacer pulse and maximum time interval after a QRS wave. See ‘Pacing Refractory Period’ and ‘Sensing Refractory Period’ in Chapter 5.

5.5 Test Result Printouts

1. Defibrillator Mode. DA-2003P automatically prints out the test results, via the printer output, after each discharge generated. Select PRINT HEADER (F4) if you want to print out a page with a new header.

2. Pace Mode. DA-2003P prints out the test results, after the measurements, when you press PRINT RESULT (F4) in the Main menu.

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VI. DEFIBRILLATOR MODE TESTING

6.1 Introduction

The defibrillator function of the DA-2003P measures the energy output, and ensures that the defibrillator complies with specified requirements. roughly corresponds to the impedance of the human body. The defibrillator pads are placed on the DA2003P contact plates. Thus, the defibrillator is connected through the load resistance. When the defibrillator is discharged, DA-2003P will calculate and display the energy delivered.

Defibrillator energy is defined as an integral of the moment of the discharged energy from the defibrillator. The energy is equal to the square of the voltage, divided by the load resistance.

It has a built-in load resistance of 50 ohms, which

E = Ø p dt = Ø V2 / R dt = Ø V2 dt / R

DA-2003P measures and records the voltage pulse every 100 µs, 1000 times, for a total time of 100 ms. The squares of the voltages are then summed, multiplied by 100 µs, and divided by the load resistance, 50 ohms.

1000 1000

E = Ø (V2) • dt / R = Ø (V2) • 100 µs / 50 ohms

The unit for energy is 'joule', which is equal to Ws (Watt second).

6.2 Test Preparation

1. If checking ECG monitoring, prompting, or triggering from the ECG, connect the low level or high level ECG connectors to the ten 4 mm AHA color-coded safety terminals or standard phone jack, as appropriate.

2. Switch the DA-2003P on. The following will be displayed in the LCD display for about two seconds:

DA-2003P

3. The following main menu will then appear. It will show LOCAL.

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6.3 Energy Test

1. Select a suitable energy range using the mode switch.

• Use the HIGH range for normal adult testing.

• Use the LOW range for low energy testing, where the energy does not exceed 50 Joule

and the peak voltage does not exceed 1200 volts.

2. Securely place the defibrillator paddles on the DA-2003P contact plates, and discharge the

defibrillator. The APEX (+) pad should be connected to the right-hand plate, and the STERNUM pad to the left plate. This ensures correct signal polarity for the oscilloscope output. A reversal of this configuration will not damage the DA-2003P, nor will it give incorrect energy readings. However, the polarity of the oscilloscope output will simply be reversed. The discharge from the defibrillator is transferred to the DA-2003P’s load resistance.

3. DA-2003P calculates the energy delivered over the load resistance and displays the result in

joules under RESULT.

If the maximum voltage for a

Note

selected range is exceeded, the LCD display will show ‘WARNING! Overload’

APEX (+) pad → right plate STERNUM pad → left plate

DA-2003P also shows the energy measured, the maximum voltage and the maximum current in

the energy wave. Following the discharge from the defibrillator, DA-2003P shows a playback of the wave from the ECG output. A new pulse can be generated when the LCD display shows 'LOCAL'.

4. Following a discharge from the defibrillator, the instrument shows a playback of the wave from

the ECG output. The display will thus be in playback mode. When this is shown in one line, DA2003P automatically prints out the result.

5. The discharged pulse can be repeated. To do this press more-2 (F5) to advance to page 2 of

the main menu.

Press PLAY PULSE (F2). The display will show 'Oper: Playback,' and displays the result in

joules under RESULT.

Following playback, the apparatus is ready to receive a new discharge from the defibrillator. The

display will show 'LOCAL'.

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6. When testing automatic defibrillators, it is quite common to have to select 'vfib' from the ECG

menu 'ECG WAVE' for the 'ventricular fibrillation' wave. Automatic defibrillators typically do not fire without seeing 'v-fib'.

6.4 Cardioversion Test

1. Select ECG WAVE (F1) from the main menu.

2. The ECG Wave menu opens. DA-2003P includes the following ECG wave selection for cardioversion

tests, or for the testing of electrocardiograph monitors.

Normal Sine Rates: 30, 60, 80, 120, 180, 240 and 300 BPM.

ECG Arrhythmia types as follows:

Select a desired wave by pressing UP (F2) or DOWN (F3). Save this under ‘Wave” in the STATUS

field by pressing SELECT (F4). Press CANCEL (F5) to cancel selection.

3. DA-2003P includes the following ECG wave amplitude options:

0.5 mV, 1.0 mV, 1.5 mV and 2.0 mV. To change wave amplitude select more-2 on the main menu to advance to page 2. Select WAVE AMPL. (F1).

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The Wave Amplitude Menu appears:

Select the desired amplitude by pressing UP (F2) or DOWN (F3). Save this under ‘Ampl” in the

STATUS field by pressing SELECT (F4). Press CANCEL (F5) to cancel selection.

4. Set the defibrillator to synchronized cardioversion mode. Discharge the defibrillator over the

instrument's load resistance.

5. DA-2003P measures the time delay in milliseconds (ms) between the top of the 'R' wave and the

discharging of the defibrillator pulse. This delay will be shown in the LCD display as: 'Delay: xxx ms'.

DA-2003P also shows the energy measured, the maximum voltage and the maximum current in the energy wave. Following the discharge from the defibrillator, DA-2003P shows a playback of the wave from the ECG output. A new pulse can be generated when the LCD display shows 'LOCAL'.

6.5 Maximum Energy Charging Time Test

1. The charge time function is used to test the battery and the charging capacitor in the defibrillator.

2. Set the defibrillator to maximum energy.

3. Securely place the defibrillator paddles on the DA-2003P contact plates, and discharge the

4. Select CHARGE TIME (F3) from the main menu and the charge button on the defibrillator

simultaneously.

APEX (+) pad → right plate STERNUM pad → left plate

When the defibrillator is charged, discharge it through the instrument.

5. Charging time will be shown in the display as ‘Chrg T: xx.x MS’ under RESULT.

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6.6 Shock Advisory Algorithm Test

1. This tests the analysis and prompting of automatic and semi-automatic defibrillators. A series of

arrhythmia is available for analysis by the defibrillator that should then prompt the user to ‘shock’ of ‘no shock,’ in accordance with national and international guidelines, as shown below:

ASYS No shock SVTa_90 No shock PVT_140 No shock MVT_140 No shock CVF Shock FVF Shock PVT_160 Shock MVT_160 Shock

2. Select ADV. ALG. (F2) from the main menu.

3. The Advisory Algorithms Menu opens.

Select the desired rhythm by pressing UP (F2) or DOWN (F3). Save this under ‘Wave” in the STATUS field by pressing Select. Press CANCEL (F5) to cancel selection. The ECG signal is output through the low-level ECG connectors, high-level ECG connector, and paddle contact plates on the DA-2003P.

4. Set the defibrillator to analyze the ECG rhythm and operate in the automatic and semi-automatic

mode.

5. Records the defibrillator’s response.

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VII. TRANSCUTANEOUS PACEMAKER TESTING

7.1 Introduction

DA-2003P tests all types of transthoracic pacemakers. The testing is menu driven, and simple to operate. DA-2003P measures and displays a pacer pulse’s amplitude, rate, energy and width. It also conducts demand sensitivity tests, measuring and displaying refractory periods, and immunity tests, which determine the pacemaker’s susceptibility to 50/60 Hz interference.

7.2 Test Preparation

1. Connect the pacer output cables to the pacer input connectors.

2. Switch the mode switch to ‘PACE’ mode.

3. Turn the DA-2003P on. The following will be displayed in the LCD display for about two seconds:

DA-2003P

4. The following main menu will then appear.

5. Press SELECT LOAD (F1). The following load options will appear:

The load range is 50 to 2300 ohms in steps of 50 ohms up to 200 ohms, and 100 ohms from 200 up

to 2300 ohms

Select the desired noise form by pressing UP (F2) or DOWN (F3) and then Select (F4). Press

CANCEL (F5) to cancel the selection. After selection the main menu will reappear.

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6. Select the desired waveform by pressing UP (F2) or DOWN (F3) and then SELECT (F4). Press

CANCEL (F5) to cancel the selection. After selection the main menu will reappear.

7. For Immunity Testing Only. The immunity test determines the pacemaker’s susceptibility to 50/60

Hz interference signals. If you desire to test immunity simultaneously with other testing, press SELECT NOISE (F2). The following load options will appear:

Select the desired noise form by pressing UP (F2) or DOWN (F3) and then SELECT (F4). Press

CANCEL (F5) to cancel the selection. After selection the main menu will reappear.

7.3 Demand Sensitivity Test

1. General. Sensitivity is the minimum QRS amplitude (mV) required to cause the pacemaker to

operate in the demand mode. During sensitivity measurement three different waveforms are selectable with widths varying in steps from 10 to 200 ms. This waveform is delayed from the pacer pulse so that it is outside the pacing refractory period. DA-2003P then checks whether this wave is sensed or not by the pacemaker.

If it is not sensed, a message 'exceeded' is displayed which means that the pacemaker needs an

amplitude more than 100 mV for sensing at that setting. If the wave is sensed, DA-2003P then reduces the amplitude in steps until it reaches the lowest value required for the pacemaker to sense it. (The internal algorithm used converges to the lowest value in the least number of cycles.) This lowest value is the sensitivity.

2. Procedure

a. From the main menu press more-2, then SELECT WAVE (F1).

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b. The following menu will be displayed:

c. Select the desired waveform by pressing UP (F2) or DOWN (F3) and then Select

(F4). Press CANCEL (F5) to cancel the selection. After selection the main menu will reappear.

d. Select SENS. TEST (F2). The following display will appear:

e. Upon completion of testing the results will be displayed under RESULT. Press

SENS. TEST. CANCEL (F5) to cancel the test.

7.4 Refractory Period Test

1. General. This test is used to test the time interval in milliseconds (ms) during which the pacemaker is

insensitive to any external inputs. DA-2003P does this by measuring the maximum time interval after the generation of a pacer pulse, and maximum time interval after a QRS wave.

a. Refractory Period. A time interval in milliseconds, during which a pacemaker is

insensitive to any external inputs. If a QRS is detected during this period, the pacemaker ignores it. On the other hand, if a QRS is detected outside the refractory interval, then the pacemaker resets its internal timer and the next pacer pulse is generated after a delay of one time period from this QRS wave.

b. Paced Refractory Period. The maximum time interval after the generation of a

pacer pulse during which time the presence of a QRS wave is ignored.

The measurement of paced refractory period takes a few cycles of the pacemaker

output. First, DA-2003P measures the pacer-to-pacer interval T. Then, it puts out a

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2. Procedure

square wave 40 milliseconds wide, delayed by delay time D, which is more than the pacing refractory period, from the last pacer pulse. The pacemaker senses this square wave. The delay time D is gradually decremented in subsequent cycles until the square waveform is not sensed by the pacemaker. The maximum value of the delay time D, for which the pace maker does not sense the square wave, is the paced refractory period.

c. Sensed Refractory Period. The maximum time interval after a QRS wave is

sensed by the pacemaker during which time the presence of a second QRS wave is ignored.

The sensed refractory period is measured in a similar manner, except that DA-2003P

now generates two square waves instead of one. The first square wave is generated at a fixed time delay from a pacer pulse, which is greater than the paced refractory period. The pacemaker always senses this square wave.

The second square wave is generated at a delay D from the first square wave. The

initial value of D is selected to be greater than the sensed refractory period. Therefore the first time the pacemaker is on it also senses the second square wave. In subsequent cycles, the delay 'D' is gradually reduced until the pacemaker is unable to sense the second square wave. The maximum value of D, for which the pacemaker does not sense the second square wave, is the sensed refractory period.

a. From the main menu press more-2. Press REF. PER. TEST (F3).

b. The following display will appear while testing:

c. Upon completion of testing the results will be displayed under RESULT. Press REF.

PER. CANCEL (F5) to cancel the test.

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VIII. WARRANTY

BC Group warrants that the DA-2003P Defibrillator Analyzer will substantially conform to published specifications and to the documentation, provided that it is used for the purpose for which it was designed. BC Group will, for a period of twelve (12) months from date of purchase, replace or repair any defective analyzer, if the fault is due to a manufacturing defect. In no event will BC Group or its local representatives be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the DA-2003P Defibrillator Analyzer, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. BC Group or its local representatives are not responsible for any costs, loss of profits, loss of data, or claims by third parties due to use of, or inability to use the DA-2003P Defibrillator Analyzer. Neither BC Group nor its local representatives will accept, nor be bound by any other form of guarantee concerning the DA-2003P Defibrillator Analyzer other than this guarantee. Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimers of expressed or implied warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not apply to you.

IX. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

BC Biomedical’s DA-2003P Defibrillator Analyzer is backed by a superior support staff. If the DA-2003P ever fails to work perfectly, please contact the Technical Support Staff.

Written Communications

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E-mail: sales@bcgroupintl.com

Phone Support

You can telephone the Technical Assistance Center at 314-638-3800 or 1-800-242-8428 between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Central Standard Time (CST) Monday through Friday, except holidays.

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• Product name and serial number

• Revision level of your software

• The specific steps which reproduce your problem

• Any error codes displayed on screen

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