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16.5.2 NIBP Accuracy Test 
The NIBP accuracy test is required at least once a year or when you doubt the measured 
NIBP. 
 
Tools required: 
  T-shape connector 
  Tubing 
  Balloon pump 
  Metal Vessel (volume 500±25 ml) 
  Reference manometer (calibrated with accuracy equal to or better than 0.75 
mmHg) 
 
Follow this procedure to perform the accuracy test: 
1.  Connect the equipment as shown. 
 
2.  Before inflation, check that the reading of the manometer should be 0. If not, open 
the valve of the balloon pump to let the whole airway open to the atmosphere. Close 
the valve of the balloon pump after the reading is 0. 
3. Select [Main]→[Maintenance >>]→[User Settings>>]→Enter required password→
→[Module Maintenance >>]→[NIBP Accuracy Test]. The message [Accuracy 
Tes ting…] is displayed in the NIBP parameter area. 
4.  Check the manometer values and the monitor reading. Both should be 0mmHg. 
5.  Raise the pressure in the metal vessel to 50 mmHg with the balloon pump. Then wait 
for 10 seconds until the measured values become stable. 
6.  Compare the manometer values with the displayed values. The difference between 
the manometer and displayed values should be within ± 3 mmHg. 
7.  Raise the pressure in the metal vessel to 200 mmHg with the balloon pump. Then 
wait for 10 seconds until the measured values become stable. Repeat step 6.   
Monitor 
Connector for
NIBP cuf
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Manometer
Metal vessel
Balloon pump