Chapter 7
Performance Verification
REF 1029568 Rev A BiPAP® Focus™ Ventilator Service Manual © Respironics, Inc. 7-5
8. Set the DMM to measure resistance.
9. Turn the ventilator around and connect test leads to pins 1 & 6.
• With the Remote Alarm switch in the OFF position (Refer to Figure
7-1), resistance should be infinite resistance (open circuit).
• Press the Enter key on the front panel. With the Remote Alarm
switch in the ON position, confirm the DMM displays 0±3 ohm
(Ω) (closed circuit).
10. connect test leads to pins 1 & 9.
• With the Remote Alarm switch in the ON position (Refer to Figure
7-1), resistance should be infinite resistance (open circuit).
• Press the Enter key on the front panel. With the Remote Alarm
switch in the OFF position, confirm the DMM displays 0±3 ohm
(Ω) (closed circuit).
11. Remove the DMM leads and return to the System Test screen.
12. Use the Up/Down keys to highlight the Alarm LED then press the Enter
key to test Alarm LED.
13. Use the Up/Down keys to highlight the Silence LED then press the
Enter key to test Silence LED.
14. Use the Up/Down keys to highlight the ON Battery LED then press the
Enter key to test ON Battery LED.
BiPAP Focus System
Run-in
Before the BiPAP Focus can be calibrated, the device must be run-in for at
least 35 minutes to avoid possible calibration failures.
Equipment Required
0.25" Test Orifice (RI p/n 332353)
Procedure
1. Connect the test orifice to the outlet port of the unit.
2. Enter the therapy setup menu and set the IPAP pressure to 20
cmH
2
O, and EPAP to 20 cmH
2
O.
3. Run the unit for at least 35 minutes before performing the calibration.