Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Workstation SpiroPerfect Module - User Manual - Manual (Page 86)

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18 Spiro Perfect VCT-400
The Spiro Perfect VCT-400 product was sold only in Europe and is discontinued. It will be
supported until December 31, 2009.
The Product consists of two elements: the spirometry sensor, and the software that runs on
the computer to which the sensor is connected. Before you can start recording spirometry
tests, you need to:

Connect the sensor to the computer.

Configure the software.
OEM Spirometer: VIASYS Healthcare GmbH, Hoechberg, Germany, Vicatest 400
0123
18.1 Connect the flow sensor to the computer
Connecting the flow sensor to the computer:
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Connect the serial connector of the flow sensor to a free serial port on the computer.
3. Disconnect the mouse from your computer and connect it to the female PS2
connector of the Spiro Perfect VCT-400 flow sensor.
4. Connect the male PS2 connector of the Spiro Perfect flow sensor to the mouse port
of your computer.
5. Start the computer.
18.1.1 Configure Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Workstation
After connecting the flow sensor, configure Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Workstation.
Configuring Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Workstation for use with the flow sensor:
1. Start Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Workstation.
2. Choose File> Settings> Spirometry.
3. Select the Recording tab.
4. Select the Spiro Perfect VCT 400.
5. Set the COM-port number to the number of the serial port connecting the flow sensor
to the Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Workstation.
6. Select OK to save the settings.
18.1.2 Preparing the flow sensor
Preparing the flow sensor for recording:
1. Switch on the flow sensor
Note: The power switch is located on the bottom of the flow sensor.
2. Wait for the green LED indicator glow.
3. Insert a disposable mouthpiece into the flow sensor.
Note: The flow sensor is ready for recording.