
GANSHORN Medizin Electronic GmbH Service Manual Ref.No. 03 140 0 046
PowerCube-Ergo-CASE_ENG_rev.02, 23.11.2012 Preface, page 6 of 8
Intended Use, Documentation Purpose, Target Group and Safekeeping
System Description
The PowerCube-Ergo is a software-driven, cardio-pulmonary exercise system providing breath-by-breath
measurements of flow, oxygen uptake, carbon dioxide production and optional heart rate.
It measures the human response of increasing exercise with emphasis on the gas exchange and
ventilation parameters. The results of the test can be displayed on a PC and can be printed after the test
if a printer is connected to the PC.
Intended Use
The PowerCube-Ergo is intended for medical applications requiring a non-invasive assessment of the
cardiopulmonary response to exercise or measurement of energy expenditure using indirect calorimetry.
The PowerCube-Ergo is intended to be used on adults and adolescent patients.
The PowerCube-Ergo is intended to be used by trained operators under direct supervision of a licensed
health care practitioner, in hospitals, clinics, physician offices and outreach centres.
The PowerCube-Ergo Ergospirometry module is intended for use with a personal computer system to run
the measurement software, but also as part of a cardiopulmonary exercise testing system.
The PowerCube-Ergo, using LF8, is not meant to be used for any purpose other than those named
herein. If it is used for purposes that do not meet its intended use, this is regarded as an unauthorized
utilization!
WARNING INTENDED USE
If LF8 and the PowerCube-Ergo are used for purposes other than their intended
use, a safe operation of LF8 and the PowerCube-Ergo is not possible!
GANSHORN is not responsible for any personal and physical damage that
results from non-intended utilization of LF8 and the PowerCube-Ergo; the
operator is responsible!
Protective measures
Carefully read the documentation available in order to use LF8 and the
PowerCube-Ergo in their intended applications!
Obey all instructions contained in the documentation, especially the safety
regulations and warning notices!
Documentation purpose
The purpose of this manual is to provide all the information necessary to enable the service engineer to
efficiently locate and replace a faulty part or module. For details for the working with the PowerCube-
Ergo please refer to the instruction manuals.
Target group
This documentation is for professional service technicians in health care techniques. These service
technicians are expected to have working knowledge of medical state-of-the-arts, procedures, practices
and terminology as required for completing this examinations. They are also expected to have working
knowledge about working with the PowerCube-Ergo
Requirements for Installation, Maintenance and Service
GANSHORN devices are only allowed to be installed, put into service and maintained in
accordance with the actual regulations and standards.
Medical electronic devices feature special safety requirements concerning electromagnetic
compatibility and have to be installed and put into service according to the EMC-instructions of
the accompanying documents.
Portable and mobile HF-communication devices (e.g. mobile phones, DECT-phones etc.) may
disturb medical electrical devices.
Interference may occur in the vicinity
of equipment marked with
the following symbol: