Pasport PS-2187 User manual

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Instruction Sheet
012-10168B
Breath Rate Sensor
PS-2187
Included Parts
1. Breath Rate Sensor
2. Disposable Clips, 10 pieces
3. Disposable Masks, 10 pieces
Additional Part Required
• PASCO interface
• PASCO Data Collection Software
Replacement Parts
• Disposable Clips, package of 10, PS-2568
• Disposable Masks, package of 5, PS-2567
Quick Start
1. Connect the Breath Rate Sensor to your PASCO
interface.
2. Connect the interface to your computing device
and start the PASCO Data Collection Software.
3. Connect a
new, unused clip to the sensor’s tubes.
4. Attach the clip to a
new, unused mask
5. Place the mask on your face.
6. Press or click the start button to begin recording
data.
Introduction
The Breath Rate Sensor measures breathing rate before,
during, and after exercise. This measurement is sent
digitally to a computer or datalogger where it is displayed
and recorded for analysis. The sensor detects each
breath by monitoring the air pressure in a mask worn by
the subject.
Safety
• Each mask and each clip is to be used by one
person only.
Dispose of clips and masks after use.
• The sensor is for educational use only.
Set-up
Connecting the Sensor to an Interface
1. Connect the sensor’s plug to any port of a PASCO
interface.
2. Connect the interface to a computing device (such
as a computer, tablet, or smart phone) and start
the PASCO Data Collection Software.
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Strain relief clip
For Educational Use Only! Note: This is not a medical device. It is designed for educational use only and
should not be used in any medical process such as life support or patient diagnosis. It is also not intended
for use in graduate research or industry including industrial control or any type of industrial testing.

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Connecting a Clip to the Sensor
Plug the two ports of the clip into the tubes of the sensor.
Observe the BLACK and CLEAR labels on the clip and
ensure that each port is connected to the correct tube.
Attaching the Clip to a Mask.
Slide the clip onto the side of the mask as illustrated.
Observe the THIS SIDE TOWARD FACE label.
Placing the Mask on Your Face
1. Place the mask over your mouth and nose with the
straps around you head as illustrated.
2. Ensure that the mask fits closely to your face.
3. Attach the metal strain-relief clip to your clothes or
the mask itself to prevent the tubes from pulling the
breath rate clip.
Collecting Data
See the Online Help for the PASCO Data Collection Soft-
ware for details about collecting and analyzing data.
1. While breathing normally, observe the indicator
lights on the sensor. The green EXHALE indicator
illuminates when the sensor detects a breath. If the
red NO SIGNAL indicator is illuminated, adjust the
fit of the mask.
2. Click Record or press Start in the Data Collection
Software to begin recording data.
3. Click or press Stop to stop recording data.
About the Measurements
The sensor determines breath rate by measuring the
time between exhalations. It outputs two measurements:
Breath Rate and Breath Rate Average.
•Breath Rate is the inverse of the time between
consecutive exhalations.
•Breath Rate Average is based on the duration of
the four previous exhale-inhale cycles.
Both measurements are updated every time you exhale.
Specifications
Measurement
Range
5 breaths/minute to 60 breaths/minute,
typical
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CLEAR

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Technical Support
For assistance with any PASCO product, contact PASCO
at:
For more information about the Breath Rate Sensor and
the latest revision of this Instruction Sheet, visit the
PASCO Web site at www.pasco.com
Limited Warranty
For a description of the product warranty, see the PASCO catalog.
Copyright
The PASCO scientific 012-10168B
Breath Rate Sensor Instruction Sheet
is copyrighted with all rights reserved. Permission is granted to non-profit
educational institutions for reproduction of any part of this manual,
providing the reproductions are used only in their laboratories and
classrooms, and are not sold for profit. Reproduction under any other
circumstances, without the written consent of PASCO scientific, is
prohibited.
Trademarks
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PASCO scientific, in the United States and/or in other countries. All other
brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service
marks of, and are used to identify, products or services of, their respective
owners. For more information visit www.pasco.com/legal.
Product End of Life Disposal Instructions:
This electronic product is subject to disposal and
recycling regulations that vary by country and region. It is
your responsibility to recycle your electronic equipment
per your local environmental laws and regulations to
ensure that it will be recycled in a manner that protects
human health and the environment. To find out where
you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local waste recycle/disposal service,
or the place where you purchased the product.
The European Union WEEE (Waste Electronic and
Electrical Equipment) symbol (to the right) and on the
product or its packaging indicates that this product must
not be disposed of in a standard waste container.
Addres
s:
PASCO scientific
10101 Foothills Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95747-7100
Phone: [phone] (worldwide)
800-772-8700 (U.S.)
Web: www.pasco.com
Email: [email protected]