Philips PageWriter TC70 - ECG Simulation (ECG)

Performance Verification Tests Performance Verification and Safety Tests
PageWriter TC 70 Cardiograph Service Manual 4-11
ECG Simulation (ECG)
Taking an ECG using a 12-lead ECG simulator allows you to verify areas of operation that the
extended self-test cannot check:
 Integrity of the patient leads
 Accuracy of the paper speed (not available on all simulators)
 Accuracy of the gain settings (not available on all simulators)
The recorded ECG trace should look similar to the one shown in the following figure. Trace
differences may result from differences in simulators, simulators settings, and from
differences in configuration and control settings on the cardiograph.
Figure 4-15 Simulated 12-Lead ECG
To make a simulated ECG recording
1
Connect the PIM lead wires to the simulator.
Verify that all lead wires are connected by observing the display for flat lines.
2 Touch the Map button on the Toolbar.
Check the leads map to be sure that a red x does not appear next to any electrodes.
3 Firmly pull each lead wire tight, and then look for excessive noise on the display (may be
indicated by yellow or orange waveforms).
4 Touch the ECG button on the toolbar. If a message appears that no patient information has
been entered, touch the
Continue button.
Depending on how the cardiograph is configured, the ECG may automatically print. If not,
touch the
Print button.