Overview

Designed to make comprehensive patient monitor testing fast and easy, ProSim 8 Vital Signs Simulator offers total patient monitor quality and safety testing from non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) static pressure linearity and dynamic pressure repeatability tests, EC13, ACLS ECG waveforms, and complete SpO2 testing from Nellcor and Nonin low perfusion to Masimo Rainbow SET SpO2 simulations. Featuring specialized stay-connected ECG posts to ensure secure lead connections and no-hassle ECG testing, ProSim 8 Vital Signs Simulator is the preferred patient simulator for patient monitor quality assurance and safety professionals.

The ProSim 8 combination cardiac rhythms/ACLS ECG arrhythmia simulator, fetal simulator, respiration simulator, temperature simulator, IBP and NIBP simulator and comprehensive SpO2 tester offers a wide range of medical simulation technologies in a single patient monitor testing tool. Wireless PC communication, customized presets, auto-sequences, barcode scanning, onboard memory, direct data capture, printing functions and single-step adjustability maximizes patient simulator testing productivity.
 

Features » All-in-one patient simulator 80 % smaller and 17 lbs/7.7 kilos lighter than single function simulator test tools » 8-in-1 multifunction patient simulator is a combination ECG simulator, fetal simulator, arrhythmia simulator, respiration simulator, temperature simulator, IBP simulator, cardiac output simulator, cardiac catheterization simulator, NIBP simulator, SpO2 tester, and is the premier SpO2 simulator to test Rainbow multi-wavelength waveforms » Stay-connected ECG posts for easy/secure ECG snap and lead connections » Custom SpO2 r-curve for accurate testing of the latest and future oximetry technologies » Static pressure linearity testing » Repeatable NIBP simulation for dynamic pressure repeatability testing » Physiologically synchronized pulses across all parameters » Barcode scanning and direct data capture and printing functionality » Onboard, customizable patient pre-sets and autosequences for fast/easy testing » Multi-language user interface offers choice of language selection » Integrated, easily-replaceable long-life battery » Optional PC-interface software offers customizable procedures/checklists and automated data capture/storage » Wireless communication for remote PC control of test device, as well as data transfer and automated regulatory reporting   Models » ProSim8     Standard Accessories » Operator’s manual » Battery Pack » USB Cable » IBP Cable, unterminated » Adult Cuff Mandrel End Blocks » Adult Cuff Mandrel Spacer Blocks » Neonatal Cuff Mandrel » Set of NIBP Cuff Adapters » Power Supply » Line Cord » Carrying Case     Optional Accessories Specifications General specifications Temperature Operating: 10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F) Storage: -20 °C to +60 °C (- 4 °F to 140 °F)   Humidity 10 % to 90 % non-condensing Altitude 3,000 meters (9,843 ft) Dimensions (L x W x H) 14.5 cm x 30.2 cm x 8.6 cm (5.7 in x 11.9 in x 3.4 in) Display LCD color display Communication USB device upstream port Mini-B connector for control by a computer USB host controller port Type A, 5 V output, 0.5 A max load. Connector for keyboard, barcode reader, and printer Wireless IEEE 82.15.4 for control by a computer   Power Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Battery charger: 100 V to 240 V input, 15 V/2.0 A output. For best performance, the battery charger should be connected to a properly-grounded ac receptacle Battery life 9 hours (minimum), 100 NIBP cycles typical Weight 1.87 kg (4.2 lb) Safety standards EN/IEC 61010-1:2001 Certifications CE, CSA, C-TICK N10140 , RoHS Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) IEC 61326-1:2006 Detailed specifications Normal-sinus-rhythm waveform ECG Reference The ECG amplitudes specified are for Lead II (calibration), from the baseline to the peak of the R wave. All other leads are proportional. Normal sinus rhythm 12-lead configuration with independent outputs referenced to right leg (RL) Output to 10 Universal ECG Jacks, color-coded to AHA and IEC standards. High-level output 0.2 V/mV ± 5 % of the ECG amplitude setting available on a BNC connector Amplitude 0.05 mV to 0.5 mV (0.05 mV steps); 0.5 mV to 5 mV (0.25 mV steps) Amplitude accuracy ± (2 % of setting + 0.05 mV) ECG Rate 10 BPM to 360 BPM in 1 BPM steps Rate accuracy ±1 % of setting ECG Waveform selection Adult (80 ms) or neonatal (40 ms) QRS duration ST-segment elevation Adult mode only. -0.8 mV to +0.8 mV (0.1 mV steps). Additional steps: + 0.05 mV and - 0.05 mV Power-on default 60 BPM, 1.0 mV, adult QRS and ST-segment elevation of 0 mV Arrhythmia Pacer pulse Amplitude 0 (off), ± 2, ± 4, ± 6, ± 8, ± 10, ± 12, ± 14, ± 16, ± 18, ± 20, ± 50, ± 100, ± 200, ± 500, and ± 700 mV for lead II (reference lead) Accuracy Reference lead II: ± (5 % setting + 0.2 mV) All other leads: ± (10 % setting + 0.4 mV)   Pacer pulse width 0.1 ms, 0.2 ms, 0.5 ms, 1 ms, and 2 ms ± 5 % Paced arrhythmias Atrial 80 BPM Asynchronous 75 BPM Demand with frequent sinus beats Demand with occasional sinus beats Atrio-ventricular sequential Noncapture (one time) Nonfunction Power-on default Amplitude 5 mV, width 1 ms, atrial waveform Arrhythmia Baseline NSR 80 BPM PVC focus Left focus, standard timing (except where specified) Supraventricular arrhythmia Atrial fibrillation (coarse or fine); atrial flutter; sinus arrhythmia; missed beat (one time); atrial tachycardia; paroxysmal atrial tachcardia; nodal rhythm; and supraventricular tachycardia Premature arrhythmia Premature atrial contraction (PAC); premature nodal contraction (PNC); PVC1 left ventricular; PVC1 left ventricular, early; PVC1 left ventricular, R on T; PVC2 right ventricular; PVC2 right ventricular, early; PVC2 right ventricular, R on T; and multifocal PVCs Ventricular arrhythmia PVCs 6, 12, or 24 per minute; frequent multifocal PVCs; bigeminy; trigeminy; multiple PVCs (one-time run of 2, 5, or 11 PVCs); mono-ventricular tachycardia (120 to 300 BPM in 5 BPM steps); poly-ventricular tachycardia (5 types); ventricular fibrillation (coarse or fine); and asystole Conduction defect First-, second-, or third-degree heart block; and right- or left-bundle-branch block Advanced cardiac life support Shockable pulseless arrest rhythms Ventricular fibrillation (coarse), ventricular fibrillation (fine), unstable polymorphic ventricular tachycardia Non-shockable pulseless arrest rhythms Asystole Symptomatic bradycardia Sinus bradycardia (< 60 BPM) 2nd degree AV block, mobitz type I 2nd degree AV block, mobitz type II Complete/3rd degree AV block Right bundle branch block Left bundle branch block Symptomatic tachycardia: regular narrow-complex tachycardia (QRS < 0.12 seconds) Sinus tachycardia > 150 BPM Supraventricular Tachycardia Symptomatic tachycardia: regular wide-complex tachycardias (QRS > 0.12 seconds) Sinus tachycardia > 150 BPM Supraventricular Tachycardia SVT with aberrancy Irregular tachycardia Atrial fibrillation (coarse and fine), atrial flutter, unstable monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (120 BPM to 300 BPM), torsade de pointes/polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (long QT interval)   ECG Performance testing Amplitude 0.05 mV to 0.5 mV (0.05 mV steps) 0.5 mV to 5 mV (0.25 mV steps) Pulse wave 30 BPM, 60 BPM, with 60 ms pulse width Square wave 0.125 Hz, 2 Hz, 2.5 Hz Triangle wave 0.125 Hz, 2 Hz, 2.5 Hz Sine wave 0.05 Hz, 0.5 Hz, 1, 2 Hz, 5 Hz, 10 Hz, 25 Hz, 30 Hz, 40 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 100 Hz, and 150 Hz R-wave detection Waveform Triangular pulse Rate 30 BPM, 60 BPM, 80 BPM, 120 BPM, 200 BPM, and 250 BPM Width 8 ms to 20 ms in 2 ms steps, and 20 ms to 200 ms in 10 ms steps Width accuracy ± (1 % of setting + 1 ms)   QRS detection Widths 8 ms to 20 ms in 2 ms steps, and 20 ms to 200 ms in 10 ms steps Width accuracy ± (1 % of setting + 1 ms) Rate 30 BPM, 60 BPM, 80 BPM, 120 BPM, 200 BPM, and 250 BPM R-Wave up slope 0.875 amplitude, 0.4375 x width R-Wave down slope Full amplitude, 0.5 x width S-Wave up slope 0.125 amplitude, 0.0625 x width   Tall T-wave rejection Waveform QT Interval 350 ms T-Wave width 180 ms T-Wave shape ½ sinewave Amplitude 0 % to 150 % reference lead amplitude in 10 % steps Rate 80 BPM   Rate accuracy ± 1 % of setting Amplitute accuracy ± (2 % of setting + 0.05 mV) ECG artifact Type 50 Hz, 60 Hz, muscular, baseline wander, respiration Size 25 %, 50 %, 100 % of the normal sinus R-Wave for each lead Lead select All, RA, LL, LA, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6 Fetal/Maternal ECG Fetal heart rate (fixed) 60 BPM to 240 BPM in 1 BPM steps Fetal heart rate (IUP) 140 BPM at beginning, then varies with pressure Intrauterine-pressure waveforms Variable deceleration, early deceleration, late deceleration, and uniform acceleration Wave duration 90 seconds, bell-shaped pressure curve, from 0 mmHg to 90 mmHg and returning to 0 IUP period 2 min, 3 min, or 5 minutes; and manual Default settings FHR 120 BPM, uniform deceleration wave, manual Invasive blood pressure Channels 2, each independently settable with identical parameters and are individually electrically isolated from all other signals Input/output impedance 300 O ± 10 % Exciter input range 2 to 16 V peak Exciter-input frequency range DC to 5000 Hz Transducer sensitivity 5 (default) or 40 µV/V/mmHg Pressure accuracy ± (1 % of setting + 1 mmHg) accuracy guaranteed for dc excitation only Static pressure - 10 to + 300 mmHg in 1 mmHg steps Pressure units mmHg or Kpa Dynamic waveforms Types (default pressures Arterial (120/80) Radial artery (120/80) Left ventricle (120/00) Right ventricle (25/00) Pulmonary artery (25/10) Pulmonary-artery wedge (10/2) Right atrium (central venous or CVP) (15/10) Pressure variability Systolic and diastolic pressures are independently variable in 1 mmHg steps   Swan-Ganz sequence Right atrium, right ventrical (RV), pulmonary artery (PA), pulmonary artery wedge (PAW) Cardiac catheterization Chambers Aortic, pulmonary valve, and mitral valve   Respiration artifact Arterial, radial artery, and left ventricle 5 % to 10 % multiplication Other 5 mmHg or 10 mmHg   BP output Circular DIN 5-Pin Power-on default 0 mmHg Respiration Rate 0 (OFF), 15 BrPM to 150 BrPM in 1 BrPM steps Waves Normal or ventilated Ratio (inspiration:expiration) Normal 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5 Ventilated 1:1   Impedance variations (? O) 0.00 O to 1.00 O in 0.05 O steps and 1 O to 5 O in 0.25 O steps Accuracy delta ± (3 % of setting + 0.05 O) Baseline 500 O, 1000 O (default), 1500 O, 2000 O, Leads I, II, III Accuracy baseline ±5 % Respiration lead LA or LL (default) Apnea selection 12 sec, 22 sec, or 32 seconds (one-time events), or continuous (Apnea ON = respiration OFF) Power-on default 20 BrPM, delta 1.0 O Temperature Temperature 30 °C to 42.0 °C in 0.5 °C steps Accuracy ± 0.4 °C Compatibility Yellow Springs, Inc. (YSI) Series 400 and 700 Output Circular DIN 4-Pin Cardiac output Catheter type Baxter Edwards, 93a-131-7f Calibration coeffecient 0.542 (0 °C injectate), 0.595 (24 °C injectate) Blood temperature 36 °C (98.6 °F) to 38 °C (100.4 °F) ± 2 % in 1 °C steps Injectate volume 10 cc Injectate temperature 0 °C or 24 °C Cardiac output 2.5, 5, 10 liters per minute ± 5 % Faulty-injectate curve Waveform for simulation available Left-to-right-shunt curve Waveform for simulation available Calibrated pulse 1.5 ° for 1 second Connector Circular DIN 7 pin Power-on default 5 liters per minute, 0 °C injectate, 37 °C blood temperature Non-invasive blood pressure Pressure units mmHg or kPa Manometer (pressure meter) Range 10 mmHg to 400 mmHg Resolution 0.1 mmHg Accuracy ± (0.5 % reading + 0.5 mmHg)   Pressure source Target pressure range 20 mmHg to 400 mmHg Resolution 1 mmHg   NIBP Simulations Pulse 2 mmHg max into 500 ml NIBP system Volume of air moved 1.25 ml max Simulations (systolic/diastolic [MAP]) Adult: 60/30 (40), 80/50 (60); 100/65 (77); 120/80 (93); 150/100 (117); and 200/150 (167) and 255/195 (215) Neonatal: 35/15 (22); 60/30 (40); 80/50 (60); 100/65 (77); 120/80 (93) and 150/100 Pressure variability: systolic and diastolic pressures are variable by 1 mmHg Repeatability Within ± 2 mmHg (at maximal pulse size independent of device under test) Synchronization: normal Sinus heart rates: 30 BPM to 240 BPM Maximum rate at 1 ml: 240 BPM achievable with pulses up to 1 ml Maximum rate at 1.25 ml: 180 BPM   Synchronization: arrhythmias Premature atrial contraction (PAC), premature ventricular contraction (PVC), atrial fibrillation, and missed beat Leak test Target pressure 20 to 400 mmHg Elapse time 0:30 to 5:00 minutes: seconds in 30 second steps Leakage rate 0 mmHg/minute to 200 mmHg/minute   Pressure relief test range 100 to 400 mmHg SpO2 simulations (optional) % O2 Range 30 % to 100 % Resolution 1 %   % O2 accuracy With oximeter manufacturer's R-curve Saturation within UUT specific range: ± (1 count + specified accuracy of the UUT) Saturation outside UUT specific range: monotonic with unspecified accuracy With Fluke Biomedical R-curves 91 % to 100 % ± (3 counts + specified accuracy of the UUT) 81 % to 90 % ± (5 counts + specified accuracy of the UUT) 71 % to 80 % ± (7 counts + specified accuracy of the UUT) Below 7 % monotonic with unspecified accuracy   Heart rate 30 BPM to 300 BPM in 1 BPM steps. SpO2 simulation is synchronized with ECG rate delayed by 150 ms Transmission: ratio of detector current to LED current, expressed in parts per million (ppm) Range 0 ppm to 300.00 ppm Resolution 0.01 ppm Accuracy + 50 %/- 30 % for compatible monitors, unspecified for others. Selected by finger size and color: dark, thick finger, medium finger, light, thin finger, neonatal foot. The full range and resolution are available in the engineering mode   Perfusion Range 0 % to 20.00 % Resolution 0.01 %   Artifact Respiration Range: 0 % to 5 % of transmission Resolution: 1 % Rate: all ProSim respiration simulation settings Ambient light Range: 0 to 5X transmitted light Resolution: 1X Frequency: DC, 50 Hz, 60 Hz, and 1 kHz to 10 kHz in 1 kHz steps   Masimo Rainbow technology Simulate Masimo Rainbow technology with an optional adapter supplied by Masimo that allows the ProSim two wavelength simulation to test the Rainbow multiple wavelength system Compatible manufacturer products With manufacturer R-curve Nellcor, Masimo, Nonin, and Nihon Khoden With Fluke R-curve Mindray, GE-Ohmeda, Philips/HP, and BCI   Pre-Defined Simulations Normal Hypertensive Hypotensive Tachycardic Bradycardic Ventricular fibrillation Asystole Autosequences Monitor testing sequence Medical training sequence Oximeter testing sequence Cardiac failure sequence Arrhythmia sequence Exercise sequence Respiration sequence NIBP testing sequence IBP testing sequence Temperature sequence

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