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   VT MOBILE Gas Flow Analyzer


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Overview

 

VT MOBILE is a compact and portable general-purpose gas-flow analyzer designed to meet the needs of the traveling technician or engineer. This versatile tool evaluates performance of a wide variety of medical gas-flow/pressure devices and measures 16 ventilator parameters.

The easy-to-use front panel has onboard graphing ability, allowing technicians to view waveforms right on the tool's screen. Test results can be stored in the unit and uploaded to a computer later for viewing or printing using VT for Windows. The VT for Windows PC software provides, among other features, simultaneous display of all 16 ventilator parameters to speed performance testing and other evaluations. EC.6.20 now requires completion of 100% of life-support device preventive maintenance every year. VT MOBILE can help you meet those requirements.


The base unit measures high- and low-flow ranges, volume, pressure, and oxygen concentration. Additionally, the temperature and relative humidity option can be ordered separately to ensure the most accurate gas-flow measurements.

VT MOBILE can be purchased with the ACCU LUNG portable, precision test lung, or other precision and non-precision test lungs, each of which can also be purchased separately.

 

 
Features


» Bidirectional flow (high- and low-flow ranges), volume, vacuum, pressure, and oxygen-concentration measurements
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16 ventilator parameter measurements
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Trending and statistical analysis of all measured values
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Onboard graphical display
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Portable and compact
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RS232 for computer control
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Memory for storing results
» VT for Windows PC software
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Optional sensor assembly for temperature and humidity measurements
 
Models

 


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Standard Accessories

» Operator's manual
 
Optional Accessories


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Specifications


Technical Specifications
Display
  64 x 128 pixels, reflective LCD, blue on yellow
Operational Modes
  Standalone without any PC software or with the VT for Windows PC software.
Gas Types
  Air, N2, N2O, CO2, O2, N2O bal O2, N2 bal O2
Battery Power Supply
Maximum Over-Voltage: 15 V dc
Input Voltage Range: 9 V dc
Power Consumption: < 70 mA
Battery Life: > 7 hours
External Power Supply
Maximum Over-Voltage: 264 V ac
Input Voltage Range: 100 to 240 V ac
Input Frequency Range: 50/60 Hz
Output Voltage: 12 V to 15 V
Output Current: 1.2 A
Fuse Rating: N/A
Low-Pressure Port
Maximum Applied Pressure: 5 psi
Operating Pressure (Differential): - 20 cmH2O to 120 cmH2O
Operating Pressure (Common-Mode): N/A
Span Accuracy: + 2 % of reading or 1.5 mmHg
Frequency Response: > 10 Hz
Resolution: 0.1 mmHg
Sample Rate: 100 Hz
Fittings: Flow connector with 2 tubes "T" connected to a single Luer fitting
Note: No fluid may be applied to port
High-Pressure Port
Maximum Applied Pressure: 125 psi
Operating Pressure: - 2 psi to 100 psi
Span Accuracy: + 2 % of reading or + 0.2 psig
Frequency Response: > 10 Hz
Resolution: 0.1 psi
Sample Rate: 100 Hz
Fittings: Single port, Luer lock, stainless steel
Note: No fluid may be applied to port
Airway Pressure
Maximum Applied Pressure: 5 psi
Operating Pressure: - 20 cmH2O to 120 cmH2O
Span Accuracy: + 2 % of reading or + 0.5 cmH2O
Frequency Response: > 25 Hz
Resolution: 0.1 cmH2O
Sample Rate: 100 Hz
Fittings: Internally connected to flow-sensor pressure lines
High-Flow Port
Maximum Flow Rate (absolute value): 200 lpm
Operating Flow Range: +/- 200 lpm
Accuracy: +/- 3 % of reading or +/- 2 % of range
Floor for Absolute Accuracy: 25 lpm
Resolution: 0.01 lpm
Frequency Response: > 25 Hz or t10-90 < 40 ms
Sample Rate: 100 Hz
Dynamic Resistance: < 2 cmH2O @ 60 lpm
Low-Flow Dropout: 2.5 lpm
Breath-Detect Threshold: 4 lpm
Volume Range: > +/- 60 l
Tidal Volume Accuracy: +/- 3 % of reading or +/- 20 ml, whichever is greater
Fittings: 15 mm OD/ID, 1:40 conical male
Low-Flow Port
Maximum Flow Rate (absolute value): 35 lpm
Operating Flow Range: + 25 lpm
Accuracy: + 3 % of reading or + 1% of range
Floor for Absolute Accuracy: 3 lpm
Resolution: 0.01 lpm flow > 1 lpm
Frequency Response: > 25 Hz or t10-90 < 40 ms
Sample Rate: 100 Hz
Dynamic Resistance: < 2.5 cmH2O @ 5 lpm
Low-Flow Dropout: 0.24 lpm
Breath-Detect Threshold: 1 lpm
Volume Range: >+/- 60 l
Volume Accuracy: + 3 % of reading or + 2 ml
Fittings: 15 mm OD/ID, 1:40 conical male
Oxygen Measurement
Range: 0 to 100 %
Accuracy: + 2 % full-scale output
Resolution: 0.1 % O2
Frequency Response: > 15 s (t10-90)
Sample Rate: 100 Hz
Calibration: Galvanic fuel cell
Notes: Automatic partial pressure compensation for barometric and airway pressure changes
  Recommended interval for changing oxygen sensor is one year. However, sensor may last longer. During user calibration of the sensor, the VT MOBILE can detect if the sensor needs to be replaced.
Barometric Pressure Measurement
Range: 8 to 18 psia (400 mmHg to 900 mmHg)
Accuracy: + 2 % of reading
Resolution: 0.1 mmHg
Frequency Response: < 5 s (t10-90)
Sample Rate: N/A
Calibration: Not required; however, device allows user calibration of offset
Inspiratory and Expiratory Tidal Volume
Resolution: 0.1 ml
Range: > 10 l
Accuracy: ± 3 % expiratory minute volume
Resolution: 0.001 lpm
Range: 0 to 60 l
Accuracy: ± 3 %
Breath Rate
Resolution: 0.1 BPM
Range: 2 BPM to 150 BPM
Accuracy: ± 1 % inspiratory-to-expiratory time ratio (I:E ratio)
Resolution: 0.01 Range: 0.25 to 9.99
Accuracy: ± 2 % or 0.1 s
Peak Inspiratory Pressure
Resolution: 0.1 cmH2O
Range: ± 120 cmH2O
Accuracy: + 3 % or 1 cmH2O
Inspiratory Pause Pressure
Resolution: 0.1 cmH2O
Range: ± 120 cmH2O
Accuracy: + 3 % or 1 cmH2O
Mean Airway Pressure
Resolution: 0.1 cmH2O
Range: + 80 cmH2O
Accuracy: + 3 % or 0.5 cmH2O
Positive-End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP)
Resolution: 0.1 cmH2O
Range: - 5 to 40 cmH2O
Accuracy: + 3 % or 0.5 cmH2O
Peak Expiratory Flow
Resolution: 0.01 lpm
Range: 0 lpm to 150 lpm
Accuracy: ± 3 % or 2 % of range
Peak Inspiratory Flow
Resolution: 0.01 lpm
Range: 0 lpm to 150 lpm
Accuracy: ± 3 % or 2 % of range
Temperature
Resolution: 0.1 ˚C
Range: 0 ˚C to 50 ˚C
Accuracy: ± 1 ˚C
Units: ˚C, ˚F, ˚K
Humidity
Resolution: 0.1%
Range: 0 % to 100%
Accuracy: ± 5 %
RS232 Serial Communications
  4-pin modular connector located on upper-left side of panel RS-232 compatible with the VT Plus for Windows software application (version 2.01.00 or higher.)
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature: 50 to 104 ˚F (10 to 40 ˚C)
Storage Temperature: -13 to 122 ˚F (-25 to 50 ˚C)
Operating Humidity: 0 to 80 % non-condensing at temperatures to 31 ˚C, decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at 104 ˚F (40 ˚C)
Storage Humidity: 0 % to 95 % non-condensing
Operating Barometric: 7 psia to 18 psia
Storage Barometric: -1000 to 10000 ft (787.9 mmHg to 522.7 mmHg)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
  10 cm x 20 cm x 3.8 cm (4 in x 8 in x 1.5 in)
Weight
  0.45 kg (1 lb)

 

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