laerdal SimPad User manual

SimPad
User Guide
EN
www.laerdal.com

Contents
3
Intended Use
2
Intended Use 2
SimPad Overview 4
Link Box Overview 5
SimPad PLUS Overview 6
Link Box PLUS Overview 7
SimPad Setup 8
Link Box Setup 10
SimPad Setup 12
SimPad PLUS Setup 14
SimPad Setup 16
Link Box Setup 17
System Setup 18
Home Screen Overview 20
Automatic Mode 21
Manual Mode 25
QCPR 33
Simulated Patient Monitor 38
Options - SimPad 41
Options - SimPad PLUS 42
Network 44
Network - SimPad 46
Network - SimPad PLUS 47
SimStore 49
Software 51
Sounds 52
Laerdal Li-Ion Battery - SimPad 54
Laerdal Li-Ion Battery - SimPad PLUS 55
Laerdal Li-Ion Battery 56
Features 57
For further information and to access all product downloads visit www.laerdal.com/SimPad.
The SimPad System is an easy to use wireless tool that performs relevant medical
simulation training, including debriefing, in various user settings.With a large, intuitive
touch screen, SimPad is a “Pick up and Play” experience, delivering simulation-based
education, easily and efficiently.
There are two ways to control simulations: Automatic Mode and Manual Mode.
This allows customized simulations to meet specific needs.
The SimPad System is compatible with a broad range of Laerdal products including
manikins, patient simulators, and task trainers as well as standardized patients.
This User Guide describes operating instructions for the following models:
• SimPad
• Link Box
• SimPad PLUS
• Link Box PLUS
SimPad and Link Box, when used throughout this User Guide, applies to both SimPad PLUS
and Link Box PLUS models, unless otherwise specified.
Items included may vary in appearance and are subject to change.

SimPad Overview Link Box Overview
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Auxiliary button
On/Off
Status LED
Audio out
USB
Ethernet
DC
Front View
Back View
Manikin Cable
Battery Connection
Blood Pressure Tube
On/Off
Power LED WiFi LED
Ethernet
DC
Audio in
Audio out
USB
Battery Connection
Side Panel
Connector

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Link Box PLUS OverviewSimPad PLUS Overview
On/Off
Power LED WiFi LED
Ethernet
DC
Audio in
Audio out
USB
Battery Connection
Side Panel
Connector
Auxiliary button
On/Off
Status LED
Audio out
USB
Ethernet
DC
Front View
Back View
Manikin Cable
Battery Connection
Blood Pressure Tube

SimPad Setup SimPad Setup
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Turn On Status LED
Off and charging battery -
flashing yellow light.
Starting and shutting down -
flashing green light.
Low battery - flashing red light.
Off but battery charged -
steady yellow light.
On - steady green light.
Error, needs service - steady red light.
Contact your local Laerdal representative.
When charged,
turn on by pressing
On/Off button
LED starts flashing green
A steady green LED
indicates the device
is ready to use

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Link Box Setup Link Box Setup
Turn On
Release the button
when the LED starts
flashing green
Turn on by pressing
On/Off button
A steady green LED
indicates the device
is ready to use
Status LED
The Power LED also indicates status.
Charging batteries - flashing yellow light.
Starting and shutting down -
flashing green light.
Error, needs service - steady red light.
Contact your local Laerdal representative.
Batteries charged - steady yellow light.
On - steady green light.

SimPad Setup SimPad Setup
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Configuration
Configuration can only be done when the simulator, manikin or task trainer is connected
to SimPad.
Note
These configurations may be altered later.
About Link Box
About SimPad
Enter Link Box name
(optional)
Enter SimPad
name (optional)
Starting for the First Time
Follow the on-screen prompts to configure the device.
Set time and date
Select language
Choose country
pre-select time zone

SimPad Setup SimPad Setup
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Configuration
Configuration can only be done when the simulator, manikin or task trainer is connected
to SimPad PLUS.
Note
These configurations may be altered later.
Starting for the First Time
Follow the on-screen prompts to configure the device.
Select
language
Choose country
pre-select time zone
Enter SimPad name
(Optional) About SimPad
Enter Link Box name
(optional)
Enter SimPad
name (optional)
About Simulator

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Link Box SetupSimPad Setup
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Turn Off
Turn off by pressing
On/Off button
SimPad SimPad PLUS
WiFi Connection
Connected to
a network -
steady green light
Tap to shutdown
SimPad and/or
Link Box
Tap to shutdown
SimPad and/or
Simulator
Connected to
a SimPad
(or another
instructor device) -
steady blue light

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System SetupSystem Setup
Connection between SimPad and Link Box
SimPad communicates with the Link Box using WiFi.
SimPad SimPad PLUS
If no other Link Box is visible on the default SimLink network, the SimPad will automatically
connect to the available one.This pairing is remembered and the units will reconnect when
turned on again.When multiple Link Box/Simulator are available, choose the preferred option.
SimPad SimPad PLUS
When the
units are
turned on
for the first
time they will
set up an ad
hoc network
called SimLink
Select the
appropriate
Link Box/
Simulator
from the
manikin
connection
menu
A manikin symbol is
indicated on SimPad when
connected to the Link Box
The blue WiFi LED
on the Link Box
lights up when
connected to SimPad
(or another instructor
device)