Performing a test
Before starting the exercise test, type in the new patient information or choose the desired patient from the list of patients in the database. The
name of the active patient will be displayed on the status bar.
Note: After turning the device on wait at least the warm-up time before beginning calibration or testing procedures.
Test can be performed according to three different modes, as described in K5 operating modes section above. In the following description, the three
modes are indicated with H (holter), T (telemetry) and L (laboratory) in the column Mode below.
Note: In telemetry mode, activate the Bluetooth both on the K5 unit and on the PC (if needed, using the Long Range
optional module).
# Mode Description
1.
H T L Warm-up the K5 unit for at least 45 minutes before calibration or testing
2.
L Connect the K5 to the PC through the USB cable
3.
H T L Calibrate the unit as described in the Calibration chapter (Turbine, gas, air and delay calibration)
4.
H T L Enter a new subject (New Subject) or select a subject from the database (Search Subject)
5.
H T Let the subject to wear the K5 unit (if desired), as described in the Installation chapter
6.
H T L Start the test by pressing the TEST icon
7.
H T L In order to start recording data, press the key on the K5 unit
8.
H T L Test data (time, heart rate, ventilation, oxygen consumption, CO
2
production, etc.) are displayed on the K5 screen.
The UP and DOWN arrows allow you to navigate through the different pages of the panel.
9.
H T L In order to stop the test, press the key on the K5 unit or the EXIT icon on the display
Note: In case of tests performed in Telemetry or Laboratory mode, steps # 3, 4, 6, 7 and 9 can be also performed from
the Omnia Software (see the software user manual for further details).
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