Nonin RespSense User manual

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Connecting the Nonin RespSense™
and LifeSense®in a Sleep Lab
Using the Nonin SensDAC Capno
Module and Cable

Using the Nonin SensDAC Module and Cable
The Nonin SensDAC CAPNO (Digital-to-Analog
Converter) Module with cable is an accessory device
that accepts the real-time EtCO2, respiratory rate and
CO2waveform outputs and provides analog signals
representing those outputs.
The SensDAC cable you will need will depend on which
brand PSG system you have. Refer to the following
charts to determine which cable you should use.
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Manufacturer Brand(s) Voltage/Pin Nonin P/N Mfr. Contact Info
Cadwell Laboratories Easy II, Easy III 0-1V/3.5mm phono 7489-001 (2 pin) U.S. toll free 800.245.3001
Tel. [phone]
Carefusion/Sensormedics SomnoStar 0-1V/1/8” phono 7489-001 (2 pin)
U.S. toll free 800.231.2466
Tel. [phone]
Germany [phone]
CleveMed Crystal Monitor 20-S 0-1V/Direct connection 7491-000 U.S. toll free 877.253.8363
Tel. [phone]
CompuMedics E-Series 0-1V/3.5mm phono 7489-001 (2 pin)
U.S. toll free 877.717.3975
Tel. [phone]
Germany [phone]
Embla S4500, N7000 0-1V/RJ9 7488-000
U.S. toll free 888.662.7631
International [phone]
Grass Technologies Comet 0-1V/1/8” phono 7489-001 (2 pin) U.S toll free 877.472.7779
Tel. [phone]
Natus Bio-logic, XLTEK 0-1V/3.5mm phono 7489-001 (2 pin) U.S. toll free 800.303.0306
Tel. [phone]
Natus Stellate 0-5V/BNC 7486-000 U.S. toll free 800.303.0306
Tel. [phone]
Nihon Kohden Neurofax 0-1V/2.5mm mono
0-1V/2.5mm stereo
7491-000
7487-000
U.S. toll free 800.325.0283
Tel. [phone]
Respironics Alice 5 0-1V/3.5mm phono 7489-001 (2 pin) U.S. toll free 800.345.6443
* Please contact Nonin Technical Service (tel. [phone]) regarding PSG systems not listed above
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Nonin RespSense™Sleep Lab Integration
Sens DAC Cable Matrix
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Manufacturer Brand(s) Voltage/Pin Nonin P/N Mfr. Contact Info
Cadwell Laboratories Easy II, Easy III 0-1V/3.5mm phono 7489-000 U.S. toll free 800.245.3001
Tel. [phone]
Carefusion/Sensormedics SomnoStar 0-1V/1/8” phono 7489-000
U.S. toll free 800.231.2466
Tel. [phone]
Germany [phone]
CleveMed Crystal Monitor 20-S 0-1V/Direct connection 7491-000 U.S. toll free 877.253.8363
Tel. [phone]
CompuMedics E-Series 0-1V/3.5mm phono 7489-000
U.S. toll free 877.717.3975
Tel. [phone]
Germany [phone]
Embla S4500, N7000 0-1V/RJ9 7488-000 (4 pin)
8123-001 (2 pin)
U.S. toll free 888.662.7631
International [phone]
Grass Technologies Comet 0-1V/1/8” phono 7489-000 U.S toll free 877.472.7779
Tel. [phone]
Natus Bio-logic, XLTEK 0-1V/3.5mm phono 7489-000 U.S. toll free 800.303.0306
Tel. [phone]
Natus Stellate 0-5V/BNC 7486-000 U.S. toll free 800.303.0306
Tel. [phone]
Nihon Kohden Neurofax EEG-9100 0-1V/2.5mm mono
0-1V/2.5mm stereo
7491-000
7487-000
U.S. toll free 800.325.0283
Tel. [phone]
Respironics Alice 5 0-1V/3.5mm phono 7489-000 U.S. toll free 800.345.6443
* Please contact Nonin Technical Service (tel. [phone]) regarding PSG systems not listed above
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Nonin LifeSense™Sleep Lab Integration
Sens DAC Cable Matrix
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Sleep Lab Integration –Typical PSG Setup
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Each patient room contains an amplifier and jack box
Computer 1 on
Hospital Network
Computer 2 on
Hospital Network
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Connecting the SensDAC Cable to the Monitor
Connect the SensDAC cable to the RS232 (labeled ‘IOIOI’)
connection on the monitor.
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Connecting the SensDAC cable to LifeSense Connecting the SensDAC cable to RespSense
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Connecting the SensDAC Cable to the PSG System
Connect the color-coded pins (refer to the Instructions for Use included
with your SensDAC cable) to the auxiliary box of the PSG system.
Contact your PSG manufacturer for proper input locations.
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(Note: For illustration purposes only. The above set-up includes LifeSense unit with SpO2. RespSense does not have SpO2connection to PSG system.)
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Connecting the SensDAC Cable to the PSG System
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Close up of connection to auxiliary box.
Contact your PSG manufacturer for proper input locations.
(Note: For illustration purposes only. The above set-up includes LifeSense unit with SpO2. RespSense does not have SpO2connection to PSG system.)
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Calibrating the Signal to the PSG System
The two-point calibration signal sequence is initiated every time at
the start of the device.
The waveform will be at 0% for 1 minute (LED light on the module
will be lit) followed by 100% for 1 minute (LED light on the module
will be off).
As soon as the sequence is done, the LED light will blink once and
readings from the screen will be transmitted in analog mode.
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Time Interval
SensDAC 1V CAPNO
Analog Signal
SensDAC 5V CAPNO
Analog Signal
60 seconds
0.0 VDC on all
four channels
0.0 VDC on all
four channels
60 seconds
1.0 VDC on all
four channels
5.0 VDC on all
four channels
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Troubleshooting Tips for Sleep Labs
Problem Description Possible Cause Recommended Action
No waveform/values on PSG
montage
•SensDAC cable is not connected
properly to monitor or PSG
system
•Calibration still in progress
•Faulty SensDAC cable
•Ensure a secure connection of the SensDAC cable to the RS232
port on the LifeSense or RespSense monitor (labeled IOIOI)
•Check color-coded plug ends for proper connection to the PSG
amplifier or auxiliary box. (Verify locations with your PSG
manufacturer.)
•During calibration signal will read zero for 1 minute followed by
100 for 1 minute
•Check SensDAC cable for damage
•Contact Nonin Technical Services Department at
1.800.356.8874
Interference on EtCO2
waveform
•SensDAC cable not connected
properly to monitor or PSG
system
•Interference from other sensor
(e.g. airflow pressure transducer)
or device connected to PSG
system
•Ensure a secure connection of the SensDAC cable to the RS232
port on the LifeSense or RespSense monitor (labeled IOIOI)
•Check color-coded plug ends for proper connection to the PSG
amplifier or auxiliary box. (Verify locations with your PSG
manufacturer.)
•Check other sensors or devices connected to the PSG system.
While running the capnograph, disconnect the other
sensors/devices to locate source of interference.
Monitor does not power on •Power supply is not plugged in to
AC power source
•Battery is depleted
•Ensure that power supply is properly plugged into the monitor
and AC power source
•If running on battery, unit must be charged for approximately
17 hours for 8 hours of usage.
Occlusion Alarm/Indication •Moisture in system* •Press red Reset/Alarm Silence button up to 2 times
•Change filter
•Change cannula followed by trap and filter if occlusion persists
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*NOTE: If using an oral/nasal cannula, trim the oral tube so that it is in front of but not in the patient’s mouth
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