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A
A Ampere
AC Alternating Current
B
bar 1 bar = 14.50 psi
Base flow Base flow is a constant flow that must not be included in volume calcu-
lation.
C
°C Degrees Celsius
Conversion from Celsius (C) to Fahrenheit (F): F = 9×C/5 + 32
Cstat Static Compliance
D
DC Direct Current
DIN Deutsche Industrienorm (German Industrial Standard)
DAC Direct Access Control
E
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
F
°F Degrees Fahrenheit
Conversion from Fahrenheit (F) to Celsius (C): C = (F-32)×5/9
G
GND Ground
H
Hz Hertz (1 Hz = 1 s-1)
HF High Frequency
I
IP Protection class according to standard
I:E Inspiratory/expiratory ratio
l
L Litre
LED Light emitting diode
L/s Litres per second
M
Max, max Maximum
mbar Millibar (1 mbar = 10-3 bar)
Min Minute
Min, min Minimum
min. At least
mm Millimetre (1 mm = 10-3 m)
mL Millilitre (1 mL = 10-3 L)
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13.1 Abbreviations and glossary