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Performing the tcpo2/ tcpco2 module self- test, Performing the tcpo2/tcpco2 module self-test -18 – Philips V24CT User Manual

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Performance Assurance Checks

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Performing
the tcpO

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tcpCO

2

Module Self-
Test

Auto Check

- The check is performed automatically when the system is

switched on, during calibration and continuously when no transducer is
connected. When the auto check fails, the INOP message “Equipment
Malfunction'' is given (refer to the Troubleshooting Chapter in the
service manual for troubleshooting details).

Self-Test

- The tcpO

2

/tcpCO

2

module self-test may be performed at any

time. The test signal lasts about 30 seconds and then the display returns
to the normal monitoring mode.

TEST - Press

RESULT - If the module is functioning correctly, the following numerics
are displayed without the alarms being activated:

tcpO

2

60 mmHg (8.0 kPa)

tcpCO

2

40 mmHg (5.3 kPa)

Caution

Radiated immunity: If operating under conditions according to EN
60601-1-2 up to 1 V/m electrical field strength, the following deviations in
the measurements could occur: tcpO

2

2 mmHg or less, tcpCO

2

1 mmHg

or less. It is recommended to avoid the use of electrically radiating
devices in close proximity to a tcpO

2

/tcpCO

2

monitor.

Monitor Setup

Test Signals

Pts

Refernce

Signals

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