Technical Reference Manual
Vmax Encore
L2707
1–3
Chapter 1 Introduction
• Mass flow sensor
• One-way breathing valve with tubing
• 26% oxygen calibration cylinder with gas regulator
• 4% carbon dioxide, 16% oxygen calibration cylinder with gas regulator
VMAX ENCORE 229 PULMONARY FUNCTION ANALYSIS/
CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TESTING INSTRUMENT
The Vmax Encore 229 combines all the features and options of both the Vmax Encore 22 and
Vmax Encore 29 instruments with the capability of controlling the Vmax Encore 62J/62W Autobox.
The Vmax Encore 229 includes the following components:
• The Encore module containing the Analyzer Assembly and the Pneumatics/Fan Assembly
• Desktop or notebook computer
• Program software
• Printer
• Mass flow sensor
• Automated breathing valve
• One-way breathing valve with tubing
• 100% oxygen cylinder with gas valve
• DLCO mix cylinder with gas valve
• 26% oxygen calibration cylinder with gas valve
• 4% carbon dioxide, 16% oxygen calibration cylinder with gas valve
VMAX ENCORE 20c PULMONARY SPIROMETRY INSTRUMENT
The Vmax Encore 20c is designed to perform the same tests as the Vmax Encore 20 instrument
mentioned above but without the capability of controlling the Vmax Encore 62J/62W Autobox.
VMAX ENCORE 22d PULMONARY FUNCTION ANALYSIS INSTRUMENT
The Vmax Encore 22d is designed to perform the same tests as the Vmax Encore 22 instrument
mentioned above with the exception of Gas Dilution Lung Volume testing which is not provided.
The Vmax Encore 22d has the same components as the Vmax Encore 22 except the Analyzer
Assembly does not contain an O2 sensor or a CO2 analyzer and O2/CO2 calibration gas is not
included.
VMAX ENCORE 22lv PULMONARY FUNCTION ANALYSIS INSTRUMENT
The Vmax Encore 22lv is designed to perform the same tests as the Vmax Encore 22 instrument
mentioned above with the exception of Diffusing Capacity testing which is not provided. The Vmax