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Calibration checks – every 2 years at the
latest – must be performed by the follow-
ing institutions or persons:
– Manufacturer
– Trade measurements authorities
– Persons who fulfil the requirements of
the legislation governing the operation
of medical devices.
A) Function testing
Function testing of the monitor can
only be carried out on a person or with
a suitable simulator.
B) Testing of pressure circuit integrity
and deviation of pressure display
Calibration checks - Testing instructions
(for trained specialist staff only)
Note:
a) When the pressure in measurement
mode increases above 320 mmHg, the
quick release valve is triggered and the
pressure circuit opens.When the press-
ure in test mode increases above 320
mmHg, the measured value display
flashes.
b) Remove the plug from the cuff tube for
testing. Then attach the short connec-
ting piece of the plug – previously
inserted into the socket on the monitor
– to the cuff tube and insert the long
connecting piece of the plug into the
monitor.
A pump ball must also be introduced
into the pressure circuit.
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