Instructions for use Perseus A500 SW 2.0n 103
Operation
Econometer (optional)
During operation, Perseus monitors the breathing
bag for sufficient filling.
The bar graph indicates the qualitative fresh-gas
supply.
An insufficiently filled breathing bag can trigger the
Fresh gas low or leakage or Emergency air inlet
activated alarms, for example.
Stopwatch
Using the stopwatch
1 Touch the Start button (A) to start.
2 Touch the Stop button (A) to stop.
3 To reset the stopwatch to zero, touch the Reset
button (A).
Countdown
Setting the countdown
1 Touch the Set button (B) or the parameter field.
2 Set the countdown time.
Using the countdown
The countdown always starts with the last time set.
1 Touch the Start button (A) to start.
2 Touch the Stop button (A) to stop.
3 To reset the countdown to zero, touch the
Reset button (A).
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Range Color Meaning
Surplus Yellow Indication of a possibility
to save fresh gas and,
therefore, volatile anes-
thetics
Efficient Green – No action necessary
– Breathing bag suffi-
ciently filled
– Sufficient reserve
capacity available
Deficit Red – Insufficient fresh-gas
supply
– Fill the breathing bag
immediately
Surplus
Efficient
Deficit
Econometer
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