A-16 Solar 8000M/i patient monitor 2026265-075C
Appendix A – Technical specifications: Capnostat mainstream CO
2
 module
Capnostat mainstream CO
2
 module
Performance specifications
Information displayed: Inspired and expired CO2 concentrations in %, mmHg or kPa; respiratory rate, 
continuous CO2 waveform
Measurement range: Pi CO2/Fi CO2: 0 to 100 Torr / 0 to 13%
Pe CO2/Fe CO2: 0 to 100 Torr / 0 to 13%
RR: 0 to 120 breaths/min
Accuracy: CO2 sensor accuracy: 0 to 40 mmHg ±2 mmHg; 41 to 100 mmHg 5% of reading
Display resolution:  1 mmHg
Respiration rate accuracy:  ±1 breath/min
Rise time
CO2 rise time:  Less than 60 msec
Compensations
O2/N2O compensation:  Operator selectable
Barometric pressure compensation:  Manual as set in monitor
Technology
Sensor:  Mainstream non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) absorption, dual wavelength ratiometric-true 
single beam optics
Calibration: Simple one-step calibration (less than 20 seconds); no calibration gases required.
Alarms
Type:  As set in monitor
CO2:  High inspired CO2; high/low expired CO2
Respiratory rate:  Adjustable high and low
No breath detection system
On screen obstruction alarm
Temporary silence:  60 sec
Reset: Automatic
Cable length: 10 feet (3.04 m)
Construction: Durable high performance plastic sensor with flexible cable
Shock resistance: Sensor designed to withstand 6-foot (2 m) drops to a tile surface
Airway adapters
Adult:  Reusable adult airway adapter, less than 5 cc dead space (pn  412341-001)
Low volume:  Reusable airway adapter, less than 0.5 cc deadspace (pn 412342-001)