Philips Efficia DFM100 - Test Plug & Test Load

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2: Device Basics Basic Orientation

Test Plug & Test Load

Your Efficia DFM100 comes with a defibrillator Test Plug to assist in performing a Weekly Shock

Test. You can also use the M3725A or M1781A Test Load, ordered separately, to perform a Weekly

Shock Test.

To use either the Test Plug or Test Load during a Weekly Shock Test, insert the plug or load into the

Therapy cable (see Figure 21).

The Test Plug and Test Load behave differently during the Weekly Shock Test. Similar successful

Weekly Shock Test results appear differently on the device:

• The Test Plug creates an electrical “short” so the device does not deliver a shock into it. You hear

a “

Shock Cancelled” audio message, see a  alarm on the display and the printed strip

indicates

.

• The Test Load applies an impedance at the end of the Therapy cable such that the device

delivers a shock. You hear a “

Shock Delivered” audio message and the printed strip indicates 



For more on the Weekly Shock Test see “Weekly Shock Test” on page 158.

CAUTION: The defibrillator test plug is not for use with the HeartStart MRx or HeartStart XL.

NOTE: Using the tie provided, tie the test plug about 50 cm (18 inches) from the end of the therapy cable

tight enough to prevent the plug from sliding along the cable. The plug should be oriented such that

it can easily be inserted into the cable while you have the cable stowed.

Figure 21 Connecting Defibrillator Test Plug/Load

Test Plug

Test Load

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