OxyCare A360 User manual

A360
HANDHELD PULSE OXIMETER
USER’S MANUAL
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VER 1.1 2015/03

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Instructions
This manual provides the instructions necessary to operate
Pulse oximeter (hereinafter called as the Oximeter) in
accordance with its function and intended use. Observance of
this manual is a prerequisite and correct operation, and
ensures patient and operator safety.
This manual is an integral part of and should always be
kept close to the oximeter, so that it can be obtained
conveniently when necessary.
Content of this manual is subject to change without prior
notice.
Version: 1.1
Statement
The manufacturer is responsible for safety, reliability and
performance of this product only in that:
zAll installation operations, expansions, changes,
modifications and repairs of this product are conducted
by manufacturer authorized personnel; and
zThe electrical installation of the relevant room complies
with the applicable national and local requirements; and
zThis product is operated under strict observance of this
manual.

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Guarantee
Free service scope
zThe Pulse Oximeter main unit have 5 years service life
and the manufacture provides a two-year warranty. The
SPO2 sensor and other accessories have 1 year service
life.
zThe manufacturer provides free service to any product
which conforms to the warranty regulations.
Chargeable service scope
zThe manufacturer charges customers for service to any
product which is outside warranty regulations’ range.
zThe manufacturer’s obligation or liability under his
warranty does not include the service of any factitious
damage. Or the voltage of power supply network
beyond the product’s specification, or irresistible natural
disaster, or delay resulting from the improper use or
application of the product, or the use of parts or
accessories not approved by the manufacturer, or
repairs by people other than the manufacturer
authorized personnel.
Return Policy
In the event that it becomes necessary to return to the
manufacturer, please obtain a return authorization first.
Please contact the manufacturer’s Service Department and
provides the model number, serial number, and a brief
description of the reason for return. Return shipments will not

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be accepted if the serial number is not clearly visible.
The customer is responsible for freight charges when this
product is shipped to the manufacturer for service (including
any relevant customs fees or other freight related charges).

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Chapter 1 Safety Information
The safety statements presented in this chapter refer to the
basic safety information that the operator of the oximeter
shall pay attention to and abide by, There are additional
safety statements in other chapters or sections, which may be
the same as or similar to the followings, or specific to the
operations.
The following safety terms warning and caution are used
throughout this manual to point out hazards and to designate
a degree or level or seriousness.
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe
practice that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice that, if
not avoided, could result in minor personal injury or
product/property damage.
NOTE
Provides application tips or other useful information to
that you get the most from your product.
1.1 Warnings

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WARNING
zThe oximeter is intended only as an adjunct in patient
assessment. It is not intended as a device used for
treatment purposes.
zThe oximeter is intended for use only by qualified
clinical physicians or well-trained nurses.
zTo ensure patient safety, verify this device and
accessories can function safely and normally before
use.
zWhen using the oximeter together with the electrical
surgery equipment, the user should pay attention to and
guarantee safety of the patient being measured.
zEXPLOSION HAZARD: Do not use the oximeter in the
presence of flammable anesthetics, explosive
substances, vapors or liquids.
zDo not pull or lift the oximeter by its connection cable.
That may lead to falling and consequent patient injuries.
zIt is not recommended to hang the oximeter when
transporting patients. Safety hazards may arise from the
large amplitude swing during the transportation.
zMake sure not to use the oximeter and it’s transducer
during MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanning
because induced current could potentially cause burns.
The oximeter is capable of interfering with the proper
performance of MRI, and MRI is capable of interfering
with the measurement accuracy of the oximeter.

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zThe oximeter and its accessories may be contaminated
by microorganism during transporting, use and storage.
Use the recommended methods to sterilize and disinfect
the oximeter or its accessories when the packing
material is damaged, or it has not been used for a long
time.
1.2 Cautions
CAUTION
zThe oximeter is a commonly sealed device. Keep its
surface dry and clean, and prevent any liquid from
infiltrating it.
zThe device should be appropriately placed. Keep it from
falling, strong vibration or other mechanical damage.
zThe oximeter should only be maintained by personnel
approved by our company.
zBefore using the oximeter on patients, the user should
be familiar with its operation.
1.3 Notes
NOTE
zImportant! Before use, carefully read this manual, all
safety information and specifications.

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Chapter 2 General
2.1 Introduction
The oximeter is a non-invasive, handheld patient Oximeter. It
operates on alkaline or rechargeable battery power supply. It is
compact, small, light, and easy for learning and handling. It is
suitable for monitoring adult and child patients. It is widely used in
the hospital’s operation room, ICU, clinic section office,
out-patient department, sickroom, emergency treatment, and the
recovery and health care organizations, or in the family nursing and
in the process of transporting patients.
Parameters measured by the oximeter include: arterial oxygen
saturation (SpO2), pulse rate (PR), bargraph and plethysmogram.
The oximeter measures these parameters through a SpO2 sensor
and displays them on the color TFT LCD screen after certain
further processing.
The oximeter is operated and controlled by the buttons on the
front panel. It adopts a 2.8 inch color TFT LCD screen in
displaying measurements and in supplementary status indication.
2.2 Features
zLightweight for carrying and Easy-To-Use.
zSilicon rubber shell protection and stable bracket for table
usage.
zUsing DB9 type connector compatible with Nellcor Spo2
Sensor.

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zSupport the oximeter probe for adult, neonate and infant.
zBig size 2.8 inch color TFT LCD display for
SPO2/PR/Pulse bargraph/plethysmogram.
zVisual and sound alarm function.
zAdjust the parameters in friendly menu.
zLow Battery voltage indicator.
zAutomatically switch off within 3minutes when no signal.
zInner Flash memory can store testing result up to 300 hours
at most.
zUSB interface support upload the data to computer and
review the history data with software in PC.
zStandard 4X AAA 1.5V Alkaline bаttеrуor rechargeable
Li battery is available for power supply

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2.3 Appearance
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Figure 2-1 Front Panel Figure 2-2 Back Panel
Figure 2-3 Top Side Panel Figure 2-4 Right Side Panel

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Table 2-1 Appearance description
No. Description Remarks
1 LCD display It displays test result&
information, as described in
chapter 4.
2 Power on indicator It displays the power on
situation of the machine.
3 Power button It turns on or off the device
power.
4 Menu button
It enter into the menu setting
and act as confirm function
in the menu.
5 Battery charger
Light
It displays the charge
situation of the battery. Red
light for on charge, green
light for charging full.
6 Mute Button
It turns on or off the sound of
alarm and pulse sound.
7 UP button
It changes the parameter
along up direction.
8 EXIT button
It confirms the selection
parameter and exit the
submenu.
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9 DOWN button
It changes the parameter
along down direction.
10 Speaker It ring the alarm sound when
the test value beyond the
limit and the
11 Bracket socket It can install a steel bracket
12 Battery
compartment
It use 4 AAA Alkaline battery
or 3.6V Li battery
13 SpO2 probe socket It connects SpO2 sensor.
14 Temperature
sensor socket
It connects temperature
sensor.
15 USB port It connects the computer for
data transfer.
Chapter 3 Installation
3.1 Unpacking and Inspection
Please open the package and remove the instrument and
accessories carefully. Check all materials against the packing
list.
zCheck the oximeter for any mechanical damage.
zCheck exposed wires, sockets and the accessories.
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Contact supplier immediately in case of any problem.

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WARNING
zBe sure to keep the packaging materials from
children’s reach.
zDisposal of the packaging materials shall comply with
your local requirements.
NOTE
zPlease save the packing case and packaging material
for future transport and storage.
3.2 Connect SpO2 Sensor
You can connect the SpO2 sensor to the oximeter by
simply inserting their connectors to the SpO2 socket on the
oximeter’s top side panel as shown in figure 2-3.
3.3 Connect temperature sensor. (Optional)
You can connect the temperature sensor to the oximeter
by simply inserting their connectors to the temperature
sensor socket on the oximeter’s top side panel as shown in
figure 2-3.
3.4 power-on
Press the power button and hold for more than 1
second to turn on the oximeter, the LCD display lights up on
the front panel and the screen displays SpO2 and PR
parameter monitoring interface.
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Chapter 4 Display and Operation
The screen of the oximeter (Display Area) can display the
monitoring parameters. The buttons on the front panel
operate the oximeter below this screen. For button details,
please refer to figure 2-1 and table 2-1.
4.1 Power-on and Power-off
Press the power button and hold for more than 1
second to turn on the oximeter. The LCD lights up on the front
panel and the screen appear display. When the oximeter is
on, press the power button to turn off the oximeter.
Note
zThe oximeter is powered by the 4 AAA alkaline
batteries or 3.6V Li recharge battery. If the battery
power is not enough, the Oximeter may fail to be
turned on. It should replace the new battery and the
machine will be work.
zIn case the SpO2 sensor becomes disconnected, or
the SpO2 sensor is connected, but the finger moves
away from the sensor, the oximeter will automatically
enter the standby mode. Under this mode, when the
SpO2 sensor is connected and a finger is inserted into
the sensor, the oximeter will automatically resume the
operation mode. Otherwise the oximeter will
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automatically shut down in 3 minutes.
4.2 Monitoring Screen Display and Operation
4.2.1 Parameter Screen Display
The screen will displays the monitoring parameters when
the oximeter is turned on.
If the SpO2 sensor and temperature sensor is connected to
monitor a patient’s SpO2, the LCD screen displays the
measurements of SpO2, PR, bargraph, plethysmogram, body
temperature and system information, as shown in figure 4-1.
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Figure 4-1 Parameter monitoring interface
4.2.2 Description of Displayed Information
Table 4-1 Description of displayed information on the
monitoring screen

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No. Description Remarks
1 Plethysmogram
It displays plethysmogram of pulse
rate
2 Pulse rate It displays PR value and is
refreshed every second
3 SpO2 It displays SpO2 value and is
refreshed every second
4 Bargraph If with SpO2 Sensor, it can indicate
real-time pulse strength. It shows
the pulse rate of patient is weak
when the bargraph is lower.。
5 Time It displays the present time.
6 Patient Type It displays the patient type
(Adu/Neo/Ped)
7 Sound indicator It displays the situation of sound.
8 Alarm indicator It displays the situation of Alarm
9 Battery indicator It displays the battery capacity.
10 SPO2 Alarm
limits
Alarm limit value of SPO2，It will
alarm if the test result beyond
these values.
11 PR Alarm limits Alarm limit value of PR ，It will
alarm if the test result beyond these
values.
12 Temperature(op
tional)
It displays body temperature value

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4.3 Alarm Monitoring Function
When a parameter’s measurement exceeds its alarm limit,
the oximeter can give audio and visual alarms simultaneously.
The speaker sounds the alarm and the parameter’s
measurement flashes on the screen. If the speaker sound is
turned off, the parameter’s alarm sound will be silenced, but
the parameter’s measurement still flashes to prompt the
alarm.
The alarm sound has top priority when the speaker is not
mute. When there is an alarm, the speaker sound the alarm
sound but not the pulse sound. Only when there is
measurement exceeding its alarm limit, the speaker sounds
the pulse sound.
4.4 Parameter setting:
4.4.1 Press the button during the testing situation and it
will enter into main menu. The user can use up button &
down button to change the setting item. And press the
button to enter into the selected submenu.
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Figure 4.4.1 main menu
4.4.2 The user can use direction & button to change
the setting item in this sound setup submenu, Press the
button for parameter setting. Use & button to
increase or decrease the value of parameter. Then press
button to confirm the parameter setting and return to the
submenu. And return the main menu with pressing the exit
button.
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Figure 4.4.2 Sound setup menu
4.4.3 The user can use & button to change the
setting item in this alarm setup submenu, Press the
button for parameter setting. Use & button to
increase or decrease the value of parameter. Then press
button to confirm the parameter setting and return to the
submenu. Finally return the main menu with pressing the
button.

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Figure 4.4.3 Alarm setup menu
Note: When you select the different patient type, the alarm
limit value will change according to patient type.
4.4.4 The user can use & button to change the
setting item in this time setup submenu, Press the
button for parameter setting. Use & button to
increase or decrease the value of parameter. Then press
button to confirm the parameter setting and change to
another parameter. Pressing the button to return the
submenu. Finally return the main menu with pressing the
button when finishing time setting.
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