Chapter 1 Introduction
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Technical Reference Manual
Vmax Encore
Optional for all instruments, except the Vmax Encore 20c Pulmonary Spirometry Instrument,
is the Vmax Encore 62J/62W Autobox Body Plethysmograph.
VMAX ENCORE 20 PULMONARY SPIROMETRY INSTRUMENT
The Vmax Encore 20 is designed to be used as a lightweight, portable office or bedside pulmonary
screening spirometer with the capability of controlling the Vmax Encore 62J/62W Autobox.
The Vmax Encore 20 includes the following components:
• The Encore module containing the Analyzer Assembly
• Desktop or notebook computer
• Program software
• Printer
• Mass flow sensor
VMAX ENCORE 22 PULMONARY FUNCTION ANALYSIS INSTRUMENT
The Vmax Encore 22 is designed to be used as a full-featured Pulmonary Function instrument with
the capability of controlling the Vmax Spectra 62J/62W Autobox.
The Vmax Encore 22 includes the following major components:
• The Encore module containing the Analyzer Assembly and the Pneumatics Assembly
• Desktop or notebook computer
• Program software
• Printer
• Mass flow sensor
• Automated breathing valve
• 100% oxygen cylinder with gas valve
• DLCO mix cylinder with gas valve
VMAX ENCORE 29 CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TESTING INSTRUMENT
The Vmax Encore 29 is designed to be used as a full-featured Metabolic Measurement instrument
with the capability of controlling the Vmax Encore 62J/62W Autobox.
The Vmax Encore 29 includes the following components:
• The Encore module containing the Analyzer Assembly and the Pneumatics/Fan Assembly
• Desktop or notebook computer
• Program software
• Printer