Newport HT50 - Emergency Air Intake; Right Side Connectors

SECTION 3
SERHT50NA A0808 3-25
Exhalation Valve Connector
Controls the exhalation valve. Connect the exhalation valve
control drive line to this outlet.
Temperature Probe Connector
(HT50-H model)
Electrical connector for dual-channel temperature probes which
are used to measure the temperature in the humidifier water
bottle and the patient breathing circuit.
RS-232C Connector
An 8 pin SEMCONN connector operating at 19,200 baud which
allows the ventilator system to interface with central alarm
systems and remote alarms.
NOTE: Contact your N
EWPORT representative for more
information regarding compatibility with specific remote monitoring
systems.
Emergency Air Intake
Allows the patient to pull ambient air into the breathing circuit in
the event of a complete system failure. Air intake opening
pressure is approximately –3 cmH
2
O (–3 mbar).
WARNING Do not obstruct the Emergency Air Intake! Any
impediment could result in patient suff
ocation.
WARNING HOME CAREGIVERS: Should a complete failure
of the ventilator occur
, the Emergency Air Intake allows the
patient to breath from room air through the intake valve.
Blockage of the valve could result in suffocation. Check
periodically to ensure that the valve functions correctly.
RIGHT SIDE CONNECTORS
Fresh Gas Intake And Filter Cover
Environmental air enters through this 30 mm ID Fresh Gas Intake.
The air inlet particle filter is placed behind the Filter Cover to
protect the patient as well as the ventilator’s piston system from
dirt and particles. The Fresh Gas Intake is the attachment socket
for the optional HT50 Air/Oxygen Entrainment Mixer or an Oxygen
Blending Bag.
WARNING Do not block the Fresh Gas Intake.