Creative PC-66A User manual

User Manual for Handheld Pulse Oximeter
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Instructions to User
Dear Users,
Thank you very much for purchasing our product. Please read
the manual very carefully before using this device. Please follow
these instructions to operate.
No part of this manual may be photocopied, reproduced or
translated into another language without the prior written
consent. Creative reserves the right to revise and amend it at any
time without prior notice.
Version of the Manual: Ver 1.1
December 5, 2012
All rights reserved.
Notes:
The contents contained in this manual are subjected to
change without prior notice.
Information furnished by Creative is believed to be accurate
and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by
Creative for its use, or any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use.
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Instructions for Safe Operations

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Check the device before using it to make sure that there is
no visible damage that may affect user’s safety and its
performance. When there is obvious damage, stop using
the device.
Necessary service must be performed by qualified service
engineers ONLY. Users are not permitted to repair it by
themselves.
The oximeter cannot be used together with the devices
not specified in User Manual.
Cautions
Explosive hazard—DO NOT use the oximeter in
environment with inflammable gas such as some ignitable
anesthetic agents.
DO NOT use the oximeter while the testee is under MRI
or CT scanning.
Warnings
The uncomfortable or painful feeling may appear if using
the sensor of this device continuously on the same place
for a long time, especially for the patients with poor
microcirculation. It is recommended that the sensor
should not be applied to the same location for over 2
hours. If any abnormal condition is found, please change
the position of sensor.
For the individual patients, there should be a more
prudent inspecting in the placing process. The sensor can
not be clipped on the edema and tender tissue.

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To dispose the device or its accessories, the local law
should be followed.
Attentions
Keep the oximeter away from dust, vibration, corrosive
substances, explosive materials, high temperature and
moisture.
If the oximeter gets wet, please stop operating it. When it
is carried from cold environment to warm and humid
environment, please do not use it immediately.
DO NOT operate the button on front panel with sharp
materials.
High temperature or high pressure steam disinfection to
the oximeter is not permitted. Refer to related chapter for
instructions of cleaning and disinfection.
The intended use of this device is not for therapy purpose.
Caution: U.S. federal law restricts this device to sale
or use by or on the order of a physician.

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Table of Contents
1 Overview................................................................................1
1.1 Appearance......................................................................1
1.2 Name and Model.............................................................2
1.3 Structure..........................................................................3
1.4 Features...........................................................................3
1.5 Scope ofApplication... Hiba! A könyvjelző nem létezik.
1.6 Working Environment .....................................................3
2 Installation of Battery and Holder.......................................4
3 SpO2Probe Connection........................................................5
4 Operation...............................................................................7
4.1 Default Screen.................................................................7
4.2 Indication for No Signal..................................................9
4.3 Setting Mode...................................................................9
4.4 Low Battery Promption.................................................16
5 Technical Specifications......................................................17
6 Accessories...........................................................................19
7 Repair and Maintenance ....................................................20
7.1 Maintenance..................................................................20
7.2 Cleaning and Disinfecting Instruction...........................20
8 Troubleshooting...................................................................21
Appendix.................................................................................22
Key of Symbols...................................................................22
Common Knowledge for SpO2Measurement.....................23

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1 Overview
1.1 Appearance
Figure 1
1. Display screen: display SpO2and PR values etc. data.
2.

/

(Navigation key):
When on the system setup screen, press it to choose the setting
item or adjust parameter values.
3. (Setting/OK):
Navigation key
Setting/OK
Power/Back
Backlight/Mute
Display screen
Reserved port
Data interface
SpO2probe
connector

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Longtime press: enter setting mode;
Short time press: press to confirm;
4. (Data interface): used for uploading data.
5. (Reserved port): reserved for future use.
6. (Power/Back):
Longtime press: turn the power on/off;
Short time press: exit the setting mode or back to previous
setting item.
7. (Backlight/Mute):
Longtime press: make the device stay in mute mode or turn
the sounds on; this function is only effective during
measuring;
Short time press: turn the backlight on/off;
8. Icon: “SpO2”: SpO2Probe Connector.
Key definitions:
Longtime press: press for 2 seconds or longer;
Mute mode: except the key-press sound, other sounds (i.e. beat
sound and alarm sound) shall be off.
1.2 Name and Model
Name: Handheld Pulse Oximeter
Model: PC-66A

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1.3 Structure
It consists of the main unit and SpO2probe.
1.4 Features
It is light, small in size and easy to carry;
Segment LCD display, with LED backlight;
Monitor SpO2and PR parameters simultaneously, and
display pulse intensity bar graph as well;
SpO2and PR etc. data storage and transmission to PC for
viewing and analysis;
Audible & Visual alarm function;
Alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries can be used
and with power management function;
Time setup and display function;
1.5 Intended Use
This Handheld Pulse Oximeter is intended for measuring and
recording the pulse rate and functional oxygen saturation (SpO2).
It is applicable for monitoring SpO2and pulse rate of adult and
pediatric patients in clinical institutions and homes.
1.6 Working Environment
Operating temperature: 5~40 ℃
Operating humidity: 30~80%

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Atmospheric pressure: 70kPa~106kPa
2 Installation of Battery and Holder
1）Open the rear panel with coin or an ordinary flat
screwdriver, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2
2）According to the polarity mark, insert three AA batteries
into battery house, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3

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3）Close the battery cover and fasten it.
4）Fixing Holder
Figure 4 Fixing Holder
3 SpO2Probe Connection
Connect the SpO2probe to the right panel’s connector labeled
“SpO2”. After starting the monitor insert one finger into the
probe (index finger, middle finger or ring finger with proper
nail length) according to demonstration, as shown in the
following figure.

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Figure 5 Demonstration for using SpO2probe (finger clip)
Instructions of Operation
1. The finger should be put properly and correctly.
2. Do not shake the finger and keep at ease during using.
3. Do not put wet finger directly into sensor.
4. Avoid placing the sensor on the same limb which is wrapped
with a cuff for blood pressure measurement or during
venous infusion.
5. Do not let anything block the emitting light from the sensor.
6. Vigorous exercise and electrosurgical device interference
may affect the measuring accuracy.
7. Using enamel or other makeup on the nail may affect the
measuring accuracy.
8. If the first reading appears with poor waveform (irregular or
not smooth), then the reading is unlikely true, the more
stable value is expected by waiting for a while, or a restart is
needed when necessary.

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4 Operation
4.1 Default Screen
Longtime press “ ” key to start the Oximeter, then insert finger
into rubber cushions of the probe, the screen will display the
default screen, as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6 Default Screen
Screen Description:
“%SpO2” “99”: SpO2 value; “99” is a percentage value;
“BPM 78”: Pulse rate value: 78bpm.
“”: Battery indication; when low battery power is
detected by the oximeter during measurement, this icon will
change to be “ ” and blinks for reminding user to
replace batteries as soon as possible.
“12:00”: Current time;

“”：
pulse strength bar-graph;
%SpO2BPM

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“ ”: Sound indication
；
When the icon becomes “ ”, the
oximeter stays in mute mode.
Prompt for Data Storage
If the memory is full or the total number of the records reaches
256 pieces during measuring, the earliest records will be
overwritten and the icon “ ” will display on the screen for
prompt, as shown in the figure below.
Figure 7
The record interval is 2seconds, that is the oximeter records a
group of SpO2value and PR value every 2 seconds. The
length of data record is limited to 30 seconds at least and
truncated to 2 hours at most.
You can clear the memory (deleting all the records) via
restoring default factory setting or by data manager
software(optional).
Note: It is suggested that the data shall be uploaded to
computer for saving, or the earliest records will be
overwritten.
Memory
Full icon
%SpO2BPM

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4.2 Indication for No Signal
If No Signal icon “ ” prompts on screen (as shown in Figure
8), please check whether the probe connects well and whether
the finger is in appropriate position.
Figure 8 No Signal
4.3 Setting Mode
When the oximeter stays in measuring mode, longtime press
“ ” key for entering into setting mode (as shown in Figure 9).
Figure 9 Setting Screen
There are 4 setting icons: “%SpO2BPM”, “ ”, “”or
“”, and “ ” on setting screen. When entering into its
corresponding setting screen, you may view the current settings,
%SpO2BPM
No signal
icon
%SpO 2
BPM

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or may modify them.
Screen Description:
Icon “%SpO2BPM”is for setting Low alarm limit of
SpO2 and High/Low alarms of PR;
Icon “ ” is for setting date and time;
Icon “ ” or “ ” which indicates the current status of
sound is for setting sound status;
Icon “ ” indicates the data uploading mode;
Operation Instructions:
1）Press “/” Navigation key to choose the setting item
(icon). The current selected setting icon starts to flash.
2）Press “ ” key to confirm and enter into its corresponding
setting screen or data uploading screen.
Note: The measurement will be terminated when entering into
setting mode or data uploading mode.
4.3.1 SpO2/PR Alarm Settings
On the setting screen, select “” and then press
“” key for entering into SpO2alarm setting screen and PR
Hi/Low alarm limit setting screen. The setting screens are as
shown in the following figures.

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Figure 10A SpO2alarm setting
Figure 10B PR Low limit setting Figure 10C PR Hi limit setting screen
Operation Instructions:
1. “%SpO2Lo”: SpO2alarm setting; default value: “85%”;
Read the following for the detailed setting method:
a. When the display screen is SpO2alarm setting screen, press
“” key to active SpO2alarm setting option, the preset value
starts to flash;
b. Press “”/ “” (Navigation key) to adjust numerical value.
“”： short time press it to increase the numerical value
single time; longtime press it to increase the numerical value
continuously;
“”： short time press it to reduce the numerical value single
time; longtime press it to reduce the numerical value
BPM
BPM
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continuously;
c. Press “ ” key to confirm the modification.
d. Press “”/ “” (Navigation key) circularly, the display
screen will be shift among SpO2alarm setting screen, PR
Low limit setting screen and PR Hi limit setting screen.
You can follow the setting steps mentioned above to adjust
PR Low/Hi limit;
e. After completing the settings, short time press “ ” key to
return to menu screen;
2. “BPM Lo”: High alarm limit setting of pulse rate;
default value: 120bpm;
3. “BPM HI”: Pulse rate: Low alarm limit setting of
pulse rate; default value: 50 bpm.
When the measuring value exceeds the preset value, the
oximeter will alarm and backlight will be turned on
automatically, the corresponding value displayed on screen will
flash as well. At this time, press “ ” key to turn the backlight
off.
4.3.2 Date and time Settings
On the setting screen, select “” and then press “ ” key for
entering into date and time setting screen. The setting screens are
as shown in the following figures.

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Figure 11AYear Setting Figure 11B Month Setting
Figure 11C Day Setting
Figure 11D Hour Setting Figure 11E Minute Setting
Operation Instructions:
1.“”
：
Year Setting.
Read the following for the detailed setting method:
a. When the display screen is Year setting screen, press “”
key to active Year setting option, the preset value starts to
flash;

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b. Press “”/ “” (Navigation key) to adjust year.
“”：short time press it to increase the numerical value
single time; longtime press it to increase the numerical
value continuously;
“”：short time press it to reduce the numerical value single
time; longtime press it to reduce the numerical value
continuously;
c. Press “” key to confirm the setting.
d. Press “”/ “” (Navigation key) circularly, the display
screen will be shift among Year setting screen, Month
setting screen, Day setting screen, Hour setting screen and
Minute setting screen. You can follow the setting steps
mentioned above to adjust;
e. After completing the settings, short time press“”key to
return to setting screen;
2. “ ”：Month setting;
3.“”： Day setting;
4.“”： Hour setting;
5. “”： Minute setting;
4.3.3 Sound Setting
On the setting screen, select “ ” or “ ” and then press “ ”
key for entering into Sound setting screen, as shown in the figure
below.

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Figure 12A Sound On Figure 12B Mute Setting
Operation Instructions:
Press “”/ “” (Navigation key) to turn the sound on or make
the oximeter stay in mute mode. Default setting is “ON”;
“ON”: the sound setting is ON,
“OFF”: the sound setting is OFF, the oximeter stays in mute
mode.
4.3.4 Upload Data
On the setting screen, select “” and then press “ ” key for
entering into data uploading screen (as shown in Figure 13).
When you transmit data (SpO2and PR values) to your computer,
please let the oximeter stay in connecting status.
Figure 13 Data uploading Screen(Connecting Status)
%SpO 2
BPM
%SpO2BPM

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4.4 Low Battery Prompt
When the battery is too low, if you power up the oximeter, it
will display as the figure below to indicate low battery. Please
replace the batteries, or the oximeter may not work.
Figure 14
4.5 Resume Default Setting
When the oximeter is off, press the “” key, “” key and
“ ”at the same time until the default setting display is shown
on the screen, it indicates the operation has succeeded.
Figure 15 default setting screen
After restoring default setting, all the record stored in oximeter
will be cleared, but the time will not be changed.