Philips Efficia CM Series - NBP Test; NBP Accuracy

NBP Test
Performance Verification Testing
3-20 Efficia CM Series Service Guide
NBP Test
These tests check the performance of the non-invasive blood pressure measurement:
• NBP accuracy
• NBP calibration procedure (if required)
• NBP pneumatic leakage
To perform these tests, you need:
• A reference manometer (includes hand pump and valve), accuracy 0.2% of
reading
• An expansion chamber (volume 250 ml  10%)
• Appropriate tubing
NBP Accuracy
Note — Philips recommends that you do not test NBP accuracy with a simulator.
To test the NBP accuracy:
Step
1
Connect the manometer and the pump with tubing to the NBP connector
on the monitor.
2
Connect the tubing to the expansion chamber (250 ml cylinder).
3
Open the Maintenance options in the Diagnostics Menu. See “Accessing
the Diagnostics Menu and Maintenance Options” on page 3-6.
4
Select NBP Test.
The NBP Test menu appears.
5
Select the Start Static Pressure Test button to start the test.
6
Squeeze the manometer pump and apply a pressure of 280 mmHg.
Expansion chamber MonitorManometer