Collins EAGLET User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THE COLLINS EAGLET
Pulmonary Diagnostic Spirometer
#762001
Version: February 2003
© Copyright 2003 Collins Medical, Inc.
Caution
Federal law restricts this device to
sale by or on the order of a physician.

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PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
Collins Medical, Inc. certifies that this equipment was thoroughly inspected and tested and met its
published specifications prior to shipment from the factory.
GENERAL WARRANTY STATEMENT
This equipment is warranted as set forth below and extends only to the Buyer purchasing the equipment
directly from Collins Medical, Inc. (the Company), or through its Dealers, Distributors, or Agents as
equipment.
This equipment is warranted by Collins Medical, Inc. to be free from defects of workmanship and materials
for a period of one year after delivery (except as stated below), provided that it is properly operated under
conditions of normal use. The Company’s sole obligation under the foregoing warranty is limited to
making replacements, repairs, or issuing credit for equipment or parts thereof (at the Company’s option)
which are found to be defective. This equipment may be returned prepaid to Collins Medical, Inc. after
prior notification has been given and approval obtained for the return.
Rubber parts and other parts which are subject to rapid deterioration over which the Company has no
control are warranted for ninety (90) days.
Collins Medical, Inc. shall not be liable to the Buyer for consequential damages, or damages of any kind
based upon a claim for breach of warranty other than as stated above.
The foregoing warranty shall not apply, and Collins Medical, Inc. shall be relieved of any obligation or
liability, if this equipment has been repaired or altered, including the use of components other than those
manufactured or approved by the Company, by anyone other than the Company, or if this equipment has
been subject to abuse, misuse, negligence, or accident.
Installation and/or use of software programs or hardware, other than those installed by Collins Medical,
Inc., which leads to corruption of computer hardware and/or software is not covered under the terms of this
warranty and may also void the original warranty on the computer and/or computer peripherals supplied by
Collins.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES (EXCEPT
TITLE) EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION ONE - CPL Hardware
System Description ..................................................................................................................... 5
Manuals ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Collins Eaglet Specifications....................................................................................................... 6
Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 7
Labeling ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Installation................................................................................................................................... 10
Preparation ........................................................................................................................... 10
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................ 10
Moving the Eaglet................................................................................................................ 11
Cable and Power Cord Connections..................................................................................... 11
Powering Up the System ............................................................................................................ 13
Preparing the Notebook Computer.............................................................................................. 14
For Microsoft Windows®XP (Home Edition) ..................................................................... 14
For Microsoft Windows® 2000............................................................................................. 16
Preparing the Eaglet for Calibration and Verification................................................................. 19
Preparing the Eaglet for Testing.................................................................................................. 19
SECTION TWO -- PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Warning ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Customer Support........................................................................................................................ 21
Routine Cleaning of the Eaglet Handle ....................................................................................... 21
Cleaning the Pneumotach............................................................................................................ 22
Cleaning the Reusable Mouthpieces ........................................................................................... 24
Disinfection Procedure for the Pneumotach and Reusable Mouthpieces .................................... 24
Replacing the Pneumotach .......................................................................................................... 25
Supplies Listing........................................................................................................................... 26
References .................................................................................................................................. 26
SECTION THREE -- TROUBLESHOOTING
Warning ...................................................................................................................................... 27
Customer Support........................................................................................................................ 27
Manuals ...................................................................................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................... 27
User Problem Checklist .............................................................................................................. 31

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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE NUMBER PAGE NUMBER
1-1. The Collins Eaglet .......................................................................................................... 5
1-2. Symbols that May be Found on the Eaglet ...................................................................... 8-9
1-3. Eaglet Parts ...................................................................................................................... 10
1-4. Plugging the USB Cable into the Eaglet.......................................................................... 11
1-5. Plugging the Eaglet Cable into the USB Port on the Computer....................................... 12
1-6. Remaining Cable and Power Cord Connections for Eaglet ............................................. 13
1-7. Performance Settings for Notebook Computer - Windows®XP ..................................... 14
1-8. Power Management Settings for Notebook Computer - Windows®XP.......................... 15
1-9. Advanced Power Management Settings for Notebook Computer - Windows®XP......... 16
1-10. Power Management Settings for Notebook Computer - Windows®2000..................... 17
1-11. Advanced Power Management Settings for Notebook Computer - Windows®2000.... 18
1-12. Disabling Hibernate Support Button for Notebook Computer - Windows®2000 ......... 18
1-13. Calibration/Verification Setup for the Eaglet ................................................................ 19
1-14. Attaching the DC-2 Filter to the Patient Port................................................................. 19
1-15. The Patient Holding the Eaglet during Testing.............................................................. 20
2-1. O-Ring at Rear of Pneumotach Sleeve ............................................................................ 22
2-2. Pulling the Pneumotach out of the Eaglet Body .............................................................. 23
2-3. Lining up the Pneumotach Notch with the Seam in the Handle ...................................... 23
2-4. Location of Pneumotach Screen ...................................................................................... 25

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SECTION ONE -- EAGLET HARDWARE
Description
The Collins Eaglet is a hand-held, flow-based spirometry device used to determine FVC, SVC and MVV
values. This portable instrument is a member of the Collins family of computerized testing devices, all of
which operate under the PLUSsql/2000 Windows®-based software platform.
Other Collins PLUS/2000 systems include modules for conducting flow and volume-based spirometry,
plethysmography, gas dilution lung volumes, diffusion and exercise testing.
Each of these systems, including the Eaglet, shares the Collins PLUS/2000 software manual, which
describes configurable aspects of the software, patient testing, report and database functions. Each system
also has its own hardware manual. You are currently reading the Eaglet Hardware Manual., which
describes the physical aspects of the Collins Eaglet, such as installation, component identification,
maintenance and troubleshooting. Refer to the PLUS/2000 Software manual for instructions on conducting
pneumotach-based FVC, MVV and SVC testing.
The computer, monitor and printer, along with the Eaglet unit, make up the Eaglet system. Typically the
Eaglet is configured with a Notebook computer, though it may be configured with a desktop system. Refer
to Eaglet Specifications, which is next in this section, for computer system requirements.
Figure 1-1. The Collins Eaglet

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COLLINS EAGLET SPECIFICATIONS
(For specifications of the Eaglet, refer to the listing below. For all other
system components, refer to the appropriate manual.)
Type: Flow
Dimensions: 7”L x 33/4”W x 2”D (17.8cm L x 9.5cm W x 5.1cm D) without DC-2 filter
Weight: .6 lbs. (.27 kg)
Electrical Requirements:
5 VDC @ 50 mA (supplied through USB connection with computer)
Operating Environment:
Temperature: 13 to 46 Degrees C (55 to 105 Degrees F)
Relative Humidity: 0% to 95%
Storage and Transportation Environment:
Temperature: -40 to 70 Degrees C (-40 to 158 Degrees F)
Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Auto Zero: Yes
Type of Pneumotach: Silverman “low thermal mass”, single-screen pneumotach
Linearity: 2%
Resistance: <0.5 cm H2O/L/sec
Accuracy: +/-3%
Range: +/- 15 L/sec
Computer Hardware Minimums (warranted only for use with Collins-approved computer
configurations)
Computers: Pentium II 350 MHz (1.2 Gb or higher recommended)
64 MB RAM (128 MB or higher recommended)
USB Port
Standard CD-ROM Drive
Storage Device: 2 GB Hard disk drive with minimum of 1.0 free space. (Additional free hard
disk space is required if installing over a network.)
Printers: Windows®2000 Compatible
Monitors: 800 x 600 minimum graphics resolution
Parameters Measured: Spirometry -- FVC, MVV, SVC
Equipment Classification
Class I
Continuous Use with Short-Time Loading
Type B Applied Part

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Safety Precautions
This section discusses certain safety precautions:
The Collins Eaglet has been tested and shown to be compliant to UL2601-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 NO.
601.1 However, the following precautions must be observed for auxiliary equipment:
a. Use of a non-601 or non-Class II approved computer, connected to the system from within the patient
environment, requires external ground connection from Eaglet to earth ground.
And
an external ground connection from the computer to the ground.
b. The power cord for each component must be individually connected to a wall source.
c. Operate the Eaglet only when the power cords for the system are plugged into "U" grounded outlets
(3-holed outlets).
d. Unplug the power cords in the event that any servicing is required.
e. All system components are fit for use within the patient environment provided external grounding has
been implemented per instructions.
f. The Eaglet unit has been tested and meets the latest EMC requirements for immunity and emissions
of IEC 60601-1-2:2001-09, 2nd Ed. If for some reason you are having problems with interference,
contact the Service Department at 800-635-3200. Examples of occurrences that could interfere with
testing include: power supply transients, magnetic interference, mechanical interaction, vibration,
thermal radiation and optical radiation.
g. Do not operate the Eaglet or other system components on any voltage other than that specified.
h. The Eaglet packaging is recyclable (corrugated cardboard, plastic bubble wrap) in many locations.
Otherwise, packaging can be disposed of through normal waste disposal methods according to local
regulations. The accessories used are disposable at their respective ends-of-life as normal waste. This
includes the mouthpieces, filters and calibration syringe. The printed circuit boards can easily be
removed from the interface and disposed of separately according to local guidelines concerning
printed circuit boards.
Good hygiene practice when handling used filters and/or mouthpieces mandate not touching the parts
that came into direct contact with the patient's mouth or aerosolized droplets from the patient's effort.
Dispose of filters and mouthpieces as ordinary waste, or as specified by your institution.

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Labeling
WARNING statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to equipment.
Following are symbols that may be found on the Eaglet and their meanings:
2
X
o
C
X
o
F
-Y
o
C
-Y
o
F
High Voltage
Attention: Consult accompanying documents.
Protective Earth Ground
Type of Applied Part - B
Fuse
Alternating Current
Power ON
Power OFF
Item for single use (do not
use more than once)
Indicates the upper and lower
temperatures allowed for
transport and storage.

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Figure 1-2. Symbols that May be Found on the Eaglet
Indicates the date by which the
product must be used, in the
format Year.Month.Date
Heavy Weight
Fragile
Keep Dry
Transport and storage
humidity conditions

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Installation
Preparation
1. This section describes how to prepare for installation, unpack and position the Eaglet and related
accessories. The actual installation procedure follows this section.
2. Keep the following in mind when preparing an area for system installation:
a. Identify an area for location of the Eaglet, computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer.
b. Verify that there is sufficient area, height, and placement to provide an optimum workflow between
keyboard information entry, patient positioning, and patient traffic.
c. Consider cable lengths, doorways, traffic areas, patient placement, and equipment usage.
d. Discuss alternatives with your department head before setting up the equipment.
e. If a situation requires additional materials (such as a worktable or movement of equipment within the
department), start this process immediately to avoid prolonged installation delays.
Unpacking
1. The Eaglet system comes packaged in 1 box, which is identified by the serial number on the outside and
contains the Eaglet handle with pneumotach core inside, USB Cable, box of DC-2 filters, noseclips,
software CD and documentation CD. If you have ordered the notebook computer, it also comes with the
notebook and accompanying case. Refer to Figure 1-3 to identify the pneumotach, handle, DC-2 filter
and USB cable.
Figure 1-3. Eaglet Parts
2. Place the Eaglet box on a level surface and open it from the top.
3. Remove the Eaglet and the rest of the contents from the box, being sure to examine all packing materials
for small parts before discarding.
4. Inspect all equipment for damage. Even though, before leaving the factory, all Collins instrumentation
and related equipment have met strict mechanical and electrical quality control standards as of the date
USB Cable
DC-2 Filte
r
Pneumotach
Handle

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of manufacture, damage sometimes occurs during shipping. Should any damage be found, contact the
Customer Service Manager at 800-635-3200 or your local distributor for further handling instructions.
5. Make sure all packing materials are removed from the boxes before any attempt is made to assemble or
start up the equipment.
6. When unpacking, be sure to keep all equipment, accessories and cabling out of high traffic areas.
Moving the Eaglet
To move the Eaglet from one location to another, make sure that all cables and power cords are unplugged
and that they are kept free of the unit so as not to be damaged.
Cable and Power Cord Connections
1. The following cabling instructions and accompanying diagram represent a sample cabling configuration.
Keep in mind that depending on the computer configuration, yours may be different. If you have a laptop
computer, ignore the instructions to plug in the keyboard and monitor.
2. In addition to the Safety Precautions at the beginning of this section, observe the Caution note below.
CAUTION:
Do not place the Eaglet directly in the flow path of an HVAC duct.
3. The first step is to connect all system components to the computer via the cables provided.
4. Plug the appropriate end of the USB cable into the connector at the base of the Eaglet.
Figure 1-4. Plugging the USB Cable into the Eaglet
5. Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on the computer.

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Figure 1-5. Plugging the Eaglet Cable into the USB Port on the Computer
6. Plug the cable of the computer keyboard into the circular port reserved for it at the rear of the computer.
7. Plug the video monitor cable into the adapter reserved for the monitor on the rear of the computer.
Secure the screws at both ends of this and all other connectors with a small screwdriver.
8. Plug one end of the printer cable into the appropriate connector on the printer. Plug the other end into the
adapter reserved for the printer at the rear of the Computer.
9. Plug the power cords for the printer and monitor into appropriate, individual wall outlets. Refer to Safety.

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Figure 1-6. Remaining Cable and Power Cord Connections for the Eaglet
Powering up the System
1. Be sure to observe the Safety Precautions, which precede the Eaglet Installation instructions.
2. The monitor, printer, and computer must each be plugged into an individual isolated wall outlet. This
requires that each component be powered up individually by turning on the power switch. The Eaglet
receives its power from the USB port on the computer and will be powered up when the computer is.
3. Turn on each of the other system components according to their respective documentation.
4. The monitor will display a series of system data, followed by the Windows® Desktop with the available
applications.
5. Adjust the monitor screen for brightness and clarity according to the monitor documentation.

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Preparing the Notebook Computer
In order for the Collins USB devices, such as the Eaglet, to work properly with the currently approved
notebook computers, the following conditions have to be met:
•Microsoft Windows®XP (home edition)
The Power management features and the operating system performance settings on the notebook
computers must be set according to the following guidelines:
oThe operating system should be configured for optimum performance in order to remove
delays in the graphical screen updating.
oThe operating system’s automatic (default) hibernation and standby mode settings must
be disabled.
oThe operating system’s lid closing settings on the notebook computer must also be set to
do nothing rather than go on standby or hibernation.
oThe computer should never be put in standby or hibernation modes manually while
connected to a Collins device via the USB cable. Should this ever happen accidentally,
the Collins USB device should be momentarily disconnected and than reconnected again
before resuming device operations.
The previously motioned operating system settings can be configured by performing the following
steps:
oPerformance Settings
1. Right click on My Computer and select Properties.
2. Click the Advanced Tab and select Settings for performance.
3. In the options presented, select: Adjust for best performance.
4. Done.
Figure 1-7. Performance Settings for the Notebook Computer - Windows®XP

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oPower management settings
1. Click Start, then Settings and then Control Panel.
2. Select Power Options.
3. In the Power options dialog box, select Power Schemes
4. Set the system stand by options to Never.
5. Set the system hibernates options to Never
Figure 1-8. Power Management Settings for the Notebook Computer - Windows®XP
6. Click the Advanced Button.
7. In the Advanced dialog box, click the when I close the lid on my portable
computer list of options and pick the Do nothing option.
8. Done.

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Figure 1-9. Advanced Power Management Settings for the Notebook Computer – Windows®XP
•Microsoft Windows®2000
The Power management features and the operating system performance settings on the notebook
computers must be set according to the following guidelines:
oThe operating system’s automatic (default) hibernation and standby mode settings must
be disabled.
oThe operating system’s lid closing settings on the notebook computer must also be set to
none rather than go on standby or Power off.
oThe computer should never be put in standby or hibernation modes manually while
connected to a Collins device via the USB cable. Should this ever happen accidentally,
the Collins USB device should be momentarily disconnected and than reconnected again
before resuming device operations.
The previously motioned operating system settings can be configured by performing the following
steps:

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oPower management settings
1. Click Start, then Settings and then Control Panel.
2. Select Power Options.
3. In the Power options dialog box, select Power Schemes
4. Set the Power Schemes options to Always On
Figure 1-10. Power Management Settings for the Notebook Computer – Windows®2000
5. Click the Advanced Button.
6. In the Advanced dialog box, click the when I close the lid on my portable
computer list of options and pick the none option.

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Figure 1-11. Advanced Power Management Settings for the Notebook Computer – Windows®2000
7. Click the Hibernate Tab
8. Disable the hibernate Support option
Figure 1-12. Disabling the Hibernate Support Button for the Notebook Computer – Windows®2000
9. Done.

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Preparing the Eaglet for Calibration and Verification
1. To prepare the Eaglet for calibration/verification, attach the reduced end of a DC-2 filter to the Eaglet.
2. Attach a 3-liter calibrating syringe to the free end of the DC-2 filter via a breathing tube (Collins
#022233).
3. Follow the procedure in the Calibration section of the PLUS/2000 manual for Calibrating the
Pneumotach and Verifying. During calibration/verification, be sure to hold the Eaglet in the same
position (horizontal or vertical) in which it will be held during testing. Also the Eaglet should be
stationary during calibration/verification.
Figure 1-13. Calibration/Verification Setup for the Eaglet
Preparing the Eaglet for Testing
1. Insert the reduced end of a DC-2 filter into the patient port on the front of the Eaglet. The patient will
breathe through the DC-2 filter.
The DC-2 is a low-resistance barrier filter designed for use in preventing saliva droplet contamination of
pulmonary equipment, thereby preventing patient cross-contamination. The DC-2 filter may be used
alone. However, if the patient has a difficult time maintaining a lip seal on the DC-2 opening, a Collins
Comfort Fit® mouthpiece may be attached to the DC-2.
Figure 1-14. Attaching the DC-2 Filter to the Patient Port

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2. To complete the test setup, attach a noseclip to the patient.
3. Have the patient hold the Eaglet as shown in Figure 1-15.
Figure 1-15. The Patient Holding the Eaglet during Testing
4. Connect the patient to the free end of the filter, making sure he/she maintains a tight seal with his/her
lips.
5. For instructions on conducting spirometry tests, refer to the Patient Testing section of the PLUS/2000
software manual. Follow the instructions for conducting the FVC, SVC and MVV tests with the Collins
MicroTach (pneumotach).