METRON QA-45 - Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1. Introduction........................................................................................................................................1
1.1 QA-45 Features ...........................................................................................................................1
1.2 Defibrillator Analyzer Specifications..........................................................................................2
1.3 Transcutaneous PPacemaker Analyzer Specifications.............................................................5
1.4 General Information......................................................................................................................6
2. Installation..........................................................................................................................................1
2.1 Receipt, Inspection and Return...................................................................................................1
2.2 Setup..............................................................................................................................................1
2.3 Power ............................................................................................................................................2
2.4 Internal Paddles.............................................................................................................................4
2.5 Special Contacts............................................................................................................................4
2.6 PRO-Soft QA-40M/45..................................................................................................................4
3. Operating QA-45................................................................................................................................1
3.1 Control Switches and Connections.............................................................................................1
3.2 QA-45 Menu and Function Keys.................................................................................................3
3.3 Menu and Messages: Defibrillator Mode....................................................................................4
3.4 Menu and Messages: Transcutaneous Pacemaker Mode.........................................................6
3.5 Test Result Printouts.....................................................................................................................8
4. Defibrillator Mode Testing...............................................................................................................1
4.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................1
4.2 Test Preparation............................................................................................................................1
4.3 Energy Test ..................................................................................................................................3
4.4 Cardioversion Test........................................................................................................................4
4.5 Maximum Energy Charging Time Test.......................................................................................6
4.6 Shock Advisory Algorithm Test.................................................................................................7
5. Transcutaneous Pacemaker Mode Testing.....................................................................................1
5.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................1
5.2 Testing Preparation ......................................................................................................................1
5.3 Demand Sensitivity Test..............................................................................................................3
5.4 Refractory Period Test..................................................................................................................5
6. Control and Calibration....................................................................................................................1
6.1 Required Test Equipment............................................................................................................1
6.2 Preparation....................................................................................................................................1
6.3 References.....................................................................................................................................1
6.4 Test................................................................................................................................................1
7. Component Functions and Parts......................................................................................................1
7.1 Theory of Operation .....................................................................................................................1
7.2 Processor Board.............................................................................................................................1
7.3 Sensor Board.................................................................................................................................3
7.4 ECG Signal Distribu- tion Board..................................................................................................4
7.5 Pacer Unit......................................................................................................................................5
7.6 Component Parts ..........................................................................................................................6
Appendix A – Diagrams ........................................................................................................................A-1
Appendix B – Error Report Form........................................................................................................B-1
Appendix C – Improvement Suggestion Form....................................................................................C-1
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