Fluke PS320 User Manual

Users Manual

PN 2631693
April 2006, Rev. 1, 12/07

© 2006, 2007 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Printed in USA
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PS320

Fetal Simulator

Warranty and Product Support

Fluke Biomedical warrants this instrument against defects in materials and workmanship for one full year from the date of
original purchase. During the warranty period, we will repair or, at our option, replace at no charge a product that proves to
be defective, provided you return the product, shipping prepaid, to Fluke Biomedical. This warranty does not apply if the
product has been damaged by accident or misuse or as the result of service or modification by other than Fluke Biomedical.
IN NO EVENT SHALL FLUKE BIOMEDICAL BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Only serialized products and their accessory items (those products and items bearing a distinct serial number tag) are cov­ered under this one–year warranty. PHYSICAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY MISUSE OR PHYSICAL ABUSE IS NOT COVERED
UNDER THE WARRANTY. Items such as cables and nonserialized modules are not covered under this warranty.

Recalibration of instruments is not covered under the warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state, province to
province, or country to country. This warranty is limited to repairing the instrument to Fluke Biomedical’s specifications.

Warranty Disclaimer

Should you elect to have your instrument serviced and/or calibrated by someone other than Fluke Biomedical, please be
advised that the original warranty covering your product becomes void when the tamper-resistant Quality Seal is removed or
broken without proper factory authorization. We strongly recommend, therefore, that you send your instrument to Fluke Bio­medical for factory service and calibration, especially during the original warranty period.

Notices

All Rights Reserved

 Copyright 2006, Fluke Biomedical. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into
any language without the written permission of Fluke Biomedical.

Copyright Release

Fluke Biomedical agrees to a limited copyright release that allows you to reproduce manuals and other printed materials for use in service training programs
and other technical publications. If you would like other reproductions or distributions, submit a written request to Fluke Biomedical.

Unpacking and Inspection

Follow standard receiving practices upon receipt of the instrument. Check the shipping carton for damage. If damage is found, stop unpacking the instrument.
Notify the carrier and ask for an agent to be present while the instrument is unpacked. There are no special unpacking instructions, but be careful not to dam­age the instrument when unpacking it. Inspect the instrument for physical damage such as bent or broken parts, dents, or scratches.

Technical Support

For application support or answers to technical questions, either email [e-mail] or call 1-800- 648-7952 or 1-425-446-6945.

Claims

Our routine method of shipment is via common carrier, FOB origin. Upon delivery, if physical damage is found, retain all packing materials in their original
condition and contact the carrier immediately to file a claim. If the instrument is delivered in good physical condition but does not operate within specifica­tions, or if there are any other problems not caused by shipping damage, please contact Fluke Biomedical or your local sales representative.

Standard Terms and Conditions

Refunds and Credits

Please note that only serialized products and their accessory items (i.e., products and items bearing a distinct serial number tag) are eligible for
partial refund and/or credit. Nonserialized parts and accessory items (e.g., cables, carrying cases, auxiliary modules, etc.) are not eligible for re­turn or refund. Only products returned within 90 days from the date of original purchase are eligible for refund/credit. In order to receive a partial re­fund/credit of a product purchase price on a serialized product, the product must not have been damaged by the customer or by the carrier chosen by the cus­tomer to return the goods, and the product must be returned complete (meaning with all manuals, cables, accessories, etc.) and in “as new” and resalable con­dition. Products not returned within 90 days of purchase, or products which are not in “as new” and resalable condition, are not eligible for credit return and
will be returned to the customer. The Return Procedure (see below) must be followed to assure prompt refund/credit.

Restocking Charges

Products returned within 30 days of original purchase are subject to a minimum restocking fee of 15 %. Products returned in excess of 30 days af­ter purchase, but prior to 90 days, are subject to a minimum restocking fee of 20 %. Additional charges for damage and/or missing parts and accesso­ries will be applied to all returns.

Return Procedure

All items being returned (including all warranty-claim shipments) must be sent freight-prepaid to our factory location. When you return an instrument to
Fluke Biomedical, we recommend using United Parcel Service, Federal Express, or Air Parcel Post. We also recommend that you insure your shipment for its
actual replacement cost. Fluke Biomedical will not be responsible for lost shipments or instruments that are received in damaged condition due to improper
packaging or handling.

Use the original carton and packaging material for shipment. If they are not available, we recommend the following guide for repackaging:

 Use a double–walled carton of sufficient strength for the weight being shipped.
 Use heavy paper or cardboard to protect all instrument surfaces. Use nonabrasive material around all projecting parts.
 Use at least four inches of tightly packed, industry-approved, shock-absorbent material around the instrument.

Returns for partial refund/credit:

Every product returned for refund/credit must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number, obtained from our Order Entry Group at
1-800-648-7952 or 1-425-446-6945.

Repair and calibration:

To find the nearest service center, goto www.flukebiomedical.com/service

In the U.S.A.:
Cleveland Calibration Lab
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Everett Calibration Lab
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

In Europe, Middle East, and Africa:
Eindhoven Calibration Lab
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

In Asia:
Everett Calibration Lab
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

or

Certification

This instrument was thoroughly tested and inspected. It was found to meet Fluke Biomedical’s manufacturing specifications when it was shipped from the
factory. Calibration measurements are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Devices for which there are no NIST calibra­tion standards are measured against in-house performance standards using accepted test procedures.

WARNING

Unauthorized user modifications or application beyond the published specifications may result in electrical shock hazards or improper operation. Fluke Bio­medical will not be responsible for any injuries sustained due to unauthorized equipment modifications.

Restrictions and Liabilities

Information in this document is subject to change and does not represent a commitment by Fluke Biomedical. Changes made to the information in
this document will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. No responsibility is assumed by Fluke Biomedical for the use or reliability
of software or equipment that is not supplied by Fluke Biomedical, or by its affiliated dealers.

Manufacturing Location

The PS320 Fetal Simulator is manufactured by Fluke Biomedical, Everett WA.

Table of Contents

Title Page

Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1

Safety............................................................................................................................. 2

Specifications ................................................................................................................. 3

General...................................................................................................................... 3

Accessories ............................................................................................................... 4

Fetal ECG.................................................................................................................. 4

Fetal Patterns ............................................................................................................ 5

Maternal ECG............................................................................................................ 6

Uterine Activity........................................................................................................... 7

Controls, Indicators, and Connectors ............................................................................. 8

Powering the Simulator .................................................................................................. 11

Operating the Simulator ................................................................................................. 12

Operating the MFH-1...................................................................................................... 13

Simulating Functions...................................................................................................... 14

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List of Tables

Table Title Page

1. Fetal ECG Patterns............................................................................................................... 5

2. Uterine Activity...................................................................................................................... 7

3. Controls, Indicators, and Connectors.................................................................................... 9

4. Simulating Functions............................................................................................................. 14

List of Figures

Figure Title Page

1. Controls, Indicators, and Connectors.................................................................................... 8

2. Mechanical Fetal Heart (MFH-1)........................................................................................... 13

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PS320 Fetal Simulator

Introduction

The PS320 Fetal Simulator (hereafter called the
Simulator) is a compact, lightweight, high-performance
simulator for use by trained service technicians in fetal
monitor testing.

Cardiotocographs or Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) is
a diagnostic tool used to identify a fetus at risk for
neurological injury or death. The trained clinician can then
carry out timely and appropriate intervention before the
underlying condition causes irreversible damage. The
goal of EFM is to detect fetal hypoxia at its earliest stage
and to attempt to prevent asphyxia resulting from
prolonged and severe hypoxia.

To gain a better overview of these clinical conditions,
please refer your available clinical references, or as a
suggested source, go to the Family Practice Notebook
website: http://www.fpnotebook.com. This website clearly
explains these clinical terms in Book: Obstetrics, Chapter:
Fetus, Page: Fetus Index.

The Simulator provides comprehensive simulation of fetal
and maternal ECG as well as uterine activity. It can
simulate several fetal parameters, including twins, via
such monitor modes as DECG and ultrasound. The
Simulator offers an easy user interface providing a 2 x 16­character LCD display with adjustable contrast.

The Simulator runs on

line operated via a battery eliminator.

indication when the battery is low prior to shutting down. It
also supplies RS-232 two-way data communication to
control Simulator selections.

an internal 9-volt battery or is

It provides an

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