A5/A3â„¢ Operating Instructions 046-003777-00 1 - 3
Product Description General System Overview
•Network-ready
• Flow trigger mode available for PS and SIMV
• Auxiliary O
2
and air supply
• Active AGSS or optional Passive scavenging
•N
2
O cutoff
• Cardiac Bypass alarm mode.
•DEMO
•Vaporizer
• Total flow rotameter
•AG module
• Monitor mode
• APL Valve with quick release
1.1.2 Key Features
1.1.3 Fresh Gas Dosing
The A5/A3 fresh gas dosing subsystem offers the following features:
FEATURE DESCRIPTION
Display 15 inch color LCD with touchscreen.
Navigation Graphical user interface for easy navigation.
Ventilation Manual and automatic ventilation modes and monitoring: VCV, SIMV-VC,
PCV, SIMV-PC (A5 only), PS, and Manual.
Fresh Gas Delivery Continuous and intermittent anesthesia flow, total flow rotameter, virtual
dual flow tubes, electronically displayed on screen for ease of use.
3 cylinder mount locations on rear.
Breathing System Heated, adjustable swivel, side hose ports, single turn APL valve.
Ergonomics Large stainless steel work surface.
Adjustable breathing system block via swivel up to 50 degrees.
Electronic PEEP Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) is set and controlled electronically.
Clear Data Display Two large waveforms for pressure and flow or
Spirometry Loops (A5 only).
USB Mouse Support The A5/A3 system supports a wired USB mouse, which can be plugged into
one of the two SB ports at the rear of the unit. A cursor appears when the
mouse is plugged. The cursor disappears if the user touches the screen or
after 15 seconds of mouse inactivity.
A3: The USB mouse can serve as a backup to the touchscreen.
A5: The USB mouse can serve as a backup to both the touchscreen and
touchpad.