Pulmonetic Systems LTV 950 - Setting a Control

Page 5-2 LTV
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Series ventilator Operator’s Manual
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Setting a Control
There are 5 kinds of controls on the LTV
®
Series ventilator. They are:
Variable Controls
Controls and alarms that have front panel displays.
Buttons
Push buttons that select an option or perform a function.
Set Value Knob
Used to set control values and navigate extended features
menus.
Extended Features
Ventilation options that do not have front panel controls but are
available through a special menu.
Mechanical Controls
Controls such as PEEP that are set by mechanical means.
The following sections describe how to set each kind of control.
Variable Controls
To set a variable control:
1) Select the control by pushing the associated button. The display for the selected control will be
displayed at normal brightness, but the remaining control displays will dim.
2) Change the control value by rotating the Set Value Knob. Rotate clockwise to increase and
counter-clockwise to decrease the value. Turning the control knob slowly will change the setting
by a small increment. Turning the control knob more quickly will change the setting by a larger
increment.
3) Deselect the control by:
• Waiting 5 seconds, or
• Pushing the selected button again, or
• Selecting another control, or
• Pushing the Control Lock button
When the control is deselected, all displays will return to their normal brightness. The new control
value goes into effect as soon as the control is deselected.