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DT_0006 Issue 17
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PossibleCauses:
(In probable order)
• Flowhead and/or tubing not stationary at
start of test. Hold them steady until the ‘Blow
Now’ prompt appears.
• Return to Main Menu and re-enter the test
routine.
Problem Fault Symptoms:
• Time and date are incorrect, or device will
not hold the time and date once it is powered
off.
PossibleCauses:
(In probable order)
• RTC may have reset – manually reset the time
and date. Power device off and on again to
check it is holding the time and date.
• Possible RTC battery failure – the coin cell
battery may need replacing, contact Support.
Problem Fault Symptoms:
• Incorrect or no pressure measurements
during a MIP/MEP/SNIP test.
• Ensure tubing is connected correctly to the
MIP/MEPowheadandtotheMIP/MEP/
SNIP connection port on the Compact.
• Ensure that the connectors are clear of
obstruction or dirt and that they are inserted
fully.
• Ensure the tubing is not kinked or squeezed.
• Ensurethatthecorrectowheadisbeing
used.i.e.aMIPowheadforaMIPtestand
aMEPowheadforaMEPtest.SNIPtest
requires a Nasal probe, ensure that it is the
correct size.
• Checkthattheone-wayvalveisttedin
the correct orientation to the MIP and MEP
owhead(ReferenceFigure5).Testthe
owheadfollowinginstructionsoutlinedin
Section 7.2.
• Check the condition of the one-way valve. If
damaged, replace with new part.
8.1. Software Check
Information about Spirotrac, and the IFU, is available in the ‘’i’ (information)
option in the menu on the left side of the Spirotrac application. This information
may be used when contacting Vitalograph or a service agent with queries.