HydroGraph Software
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PN FBC-0085
October 2014, Rev. 1
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Users Manual
Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction ............................................................................................ 1
Connect HydroGraph ............................................................................ 2
Start Tests with HydroGraph ................................................................. 2
Flow Test ........................................................................................... 3
Occlusion Test ................................................................................... 5
PCA / Dual Flow Tests (IDA-5 only) .................................................. 6
Template-Controlled Tests (IDA-5 only) ............................................ 7
Stop Tests with HydroGraph ................................................................. 8
Recall, View, and Print Results ............................................................. 8
Default Parameters ............................................................................... 10
Import from the Product ......................................................................... 11
Export to the Product (IDA-5 only)......................................................... 12
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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1. Test Record Dialog Functions ................................................................... 8
2. Default Parameter Fields ........................................................................... 10
3. Import Items Settings ................................................................................ 11
4. Export Item Tabs ....................................................................................... 12
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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1. Main Screen .............................................................................................. 1
2. Test Setup ................................................................................................. 2
3. Flow Setup Dialog ..................................................................................... 3
4. Prime Indicator .......................................................................................... 4
5. Start Channel ............................................................................................ 4
6. Occlusion Test Dialog ............................................................................... 5
7. PCA / Dual Flow Dialog ............................................................................. 6
8. Template Dialog ........................................................................................ 7
9. Flow Test - Graph View ............................................................................. 9
10. Default Parameters Dialog ........................................................................ 10
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Introduction
This Users Manual tells you how to use the HydroGraph software to control tests
on the IDA-1S and IDA-5 (the Products). Refer to the Users Manuals of the
Products for detailed product operating instructions and important safety
information.
If multiple channels are installed on the Product, HydroGraph shows graphs of all
the installed channels at one time. See Figure 1.
Figure 1. Main Screen
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System requirements:
Connect HydroGraph
1. Make sure the Product is NOT active on any channel when the software is
2. On the PC, start the HydroGraph application.
• Windows XP, Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit), Windows 8 (64 bit).
• 1 GB RAM, 500 MB available disk space.
• CD drive (for installation)
• USB port
Note
You must disable power save features (particularly on laptops) as
these can disrupt the connection with the Product. If the connection
is lost, the Product continues ongoing tests until the Product is
turned off. The Product will recover the results at power on. Then
you can import the results to HydroGraph.
started. On the IDA-5, go to the Status All Channels screen.
3. Connect the Product to a PC with the supplied USB cable. HydroGraph
detects a Product connected to the PC.
4. The first time the Product connects to the PC, select the device name in the
left and right boxes of the connection dialog. Thereafter, HydroGraph keeps
the connection data.
Start Tests with HydroGraph
In the window for the applicable channel, click the Test Setup button (see
Figure 2) to show the Test Setup dialog. The subsequent sections tell how to
start each test type.
Figure 2. Test Setup
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Flow Test
1. Select the Flow tab. See Figure 3.
Figure 3. Flow Setup Dialog
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2. Fill in the data for the test and click OK. The syringe symbol (see Figure 4)
3. Prime the channel. When the channel is primed, the syringe symbol goes
shows that priming is necessary.
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Figure 4. Prime Indicator
away and the Start Channel (green flag) button is enabled (see Figure 5).
4. Click the Start Channel button to start the test.
Figure 5. Start Channel
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Occlusion Test
1. Select the Occlusion tab. See Figure 6.
Figure 6. Occlusion Test Dialog
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2. Fill in the data for the test and click OK. When the Product is ready, the Start
Channel button (green flag) is enabled.
3. Click the Start Channel button to start the test.
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PCA / Dual Flow Tests (IDA-5 only)
1. Select the PCA / Dual Flow tab. See Figure 7.
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Figure 7. PCA / Dual Flow Dialog
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2. Fill in the data for the test and click OK.
3. Prime the Product and start the test as described in the Flow Tests section.
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Template-Controlled Tests (IDA-5 only)
1. Select the Template tab. See Figure 8.
Figure 8. Template Dialog
2. Fill in the infusion device data and select the template from the list.
3. Click OK. Each step of the template starts like a manual test of the same
type.
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Stop Tests with HydroGraph
Wait for the test to complete or click Stop to end the test. The system prompts
you to save and print the results, answer Yes or No to each question.
Recall, View, and Print Results
Select File | Test Records or click on the top toolbar, to open the Test
Records Dialog. The stored records show with the most recent records at the top.
Table 1 tells how to use the Test Record dialog.
Table 1. Test Record Dialog Functions
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Function Process
Change the sort order Click the column heading to sort by. Click again to reverse the
order.
Open a test result Select the check box for the test result and then click OK or
double-click anywhere on the test result line.
Delete a test result Select the test result and then click Delete.
Toggle the view between graph and
table data
Print the graph or data Select File | Print or click the Print button on the toolbar.
Click the View Data Table button. See Figure 9.
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Recall, View, and Print Results
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Figure 9. Flow Test - Graph View
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Default Parameters
You can set default parameters for HydroGraph. From the main menu, select
Control | HydroGraph Parameters. Figure 10 shows the Default Parameters
dialog. See Table 2 for a description of the fields.
Figure 10. Default Parameters Dialog
Table 2. Default Parameter Fields
Parameter Description
Header 1, Header 2,
Header 3
File Path
Set File Path
Default Flow Tolerance The default flow tolerance percentage for the limit lines in the Flow
These three lines are printed on all reports. Set the first line to the name of
the establishment.
The type of path and the file path name where HydroGraph stores the test
results.
Select Default Path to set the file path to the default location for the
version of Windows where HydroGraph is installed.
• For Windows 7 it will be: C:\Users\Public\HydroGraph
• For Windows XP it will be: C:\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Application Data\HydroGraph
Select Network Path to set the file path to a network folder. The folder
must have read/write access. If HydroGraph is on more than one PC, you
can keep and get results from a common location.
Select Custom Path to set the file path to a folder on the local computer.
Graphs. You can override this setting on individual tests.
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Table 2. Default Parameter Fields (cont.)
Parameter Description
Graph Line Width The width of the graph lines on the screen. Change this for best visibility.
Default Pressure Units Sets the units of pressure used for Occlusion tests. The units are mmHg,
kPA, and psi. You can override this setting on individual tests.
Import from the Product
When a Product is connected, select Control | Import or click . The Import
Items dialog shows with the Records tab selected. Table 3 tells about the
controls.
Table 3. Import Items Settings
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Control Description
Get List Retrieves the list of test results stored in the Product. To select
individual records, click the select boxes.
Select All Selects all the records.
Unselect All Unselects all the records.
Import Imports all the selected records.
Template tab (IDA-5) Use this tab to import template definitions from the IDA-5 to
HydroGraph. The selection method is the same as for records.
Import User Notes tab (IDA-5) Use this tab to import user notes from the IDA-5. User notes are
stored in a text file on the PC.
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Export to the Product (IDA-5 only)
When a Product is connected, select Control | Export or click . The Export
Items dialog shows with the Templates Selection tab selected. Table 4 tells
about the tabs.
Table 4. Export Item Tabs
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Tab Description
Template Selection Exports the selected template. Select the template and click
Export.
Export Instruction Manual Exports user instructions that are supplied by your IDA-5 vendor.
Export User Notes Exports user notes. Use in conjunction with the Import User
Notes feature to share user notes between multiple IDA-5
products on a site.
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