Progetti EPG View/Par. C./ Int. User manual

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EPG View/Par. C./ Int.
1-3 CHANNELS ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH
WITH GRAPHICAL DISPLAY AND PRINTER
USER MANUAL
1. INTRODUCTION
2. CHARACTERISTICS AND SAFETY RIFERIMENTS
3. USE INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 INITIAL SET-UP AND AMBIENTAL CONDITIONS
3.2 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFE USE
3.3 POWER ON/OFF
3.4 KEY BOARD DESCRIPTION
3.5 DEFAULT OPERATIONAL SET-UP
3.6 THE MAIN OPERATIONAL MODES
3.7 SECONDARY OPERATIONAL MODES CHANGE
3.8 PREPARATION OF THE PATIENT
3.9 ELECTRODES APPLICATION
3.10 IMAGE FREEZING
3.11 PRINTING TRACES
3.12 LOADING THE THERMAL PAPER
3.13 BATTERIES CHARGE
4. MAINTENANCE
4.1 GENERAL RACCOMENDATIONS
4.2 PERIODIC CONTROLS
5. STANDARD ACCESSORIES
6. TROUBLE SHOOTING

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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the new EPG View electocardiograph.
The EPG View is build by PROGETTI S.r.l. in compliance with the Medical Devices
Directive (93/42/EEC) and therefore is labeled with the corresponding mark CE
0068.
2. CHARACTERISTICS AND SAFETY RIFERIMENTS
EPG View is a 1-3 channels electrocardiograph and is in class II CF according to the
EN60601-1 and EN60601-2-25 normatives.
FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
1. LCD Graphical Display 320x240 dots, 1 or 3 channels in Standard or Cabrera
format with base line movement possibility.
2. High Resolution Thermal Printer (8 dots/mm). 1 or 3 channels hardcopy in
real time with possibility to print the millimetric grid.
3. Manual or Automatic recording.
4. 10 seconds memory for all 12 derivations.
5. Image Freeze with the possibility to scroll into the memory for
reviewing/hardcopy .
6. Integrated Digital Filters : Low pass, High pass and Notch 50/60 Hz .
7. Internal rechargeable Ni-Cd Batteries with high capacity and fast charge time.
8. Easy Operation with one touch keys and menus.
9. Based on a RISC processor for full digital signal processing.
10. Really portable. Small dimensions and light weight.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
POWER SUPPLY: Internal rechargeble Ni-Cd batteries
LINE POWER SUPPLY: 220V~ ± 10%; 50 –60Hz; 150 mA max;
Isolation CL2 B
BATTERY AUTONOMY: 2,5 hours
APPLIED PART: CF type
INPUT IMPEDANCE: > 100 Mohm
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 0.05 : 145Hz
CMRR: > 91 dB TIME CONSTANT: > 3,2 s
ACQUISITION: 12 bit 800 samples/sec/channel
LEADS : 12 Standard or Cabrera
SENSITIVITY: 5mm/mV; 10mm/mV; 20mm/mV ± 5%
SCROLLING SPEED: 5mm/s; 10 mm/s; 25 mm/s; 50 mm/s
SIGNAL MEMORY: 10s for each lead
PRINTER: thermal printer 8dots/mm, paper 58 mm
DISPLAY: LCD 320 x 240 dots, back light CFL
FILTERS: muscles tremors 35Hz digital; power line interferences
50Hz 60Hz digital; high pass 0.5Hz digital
DEFIBRILLATION PROTECTION: internal
DISPLAY/HARDCOPY: 1-3 channels
DIMENSIONS: 240 x 160 x 65 mm
WEIGHT : 1.500 g.
CASE : IP 20
OPERATION TEMPERATURE: +10°C ...... 40°C
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -10°C ...... 40°C
RELATIVE OPERATIONAL UMIDITY: 25% ……95% without condensation
CONFORMITY STANDARDS: 93/42/CEE; EN60601-1; EN60601-1-2 ;
IEC601-2-25
CLASSIFICATION : II a class (according to 93/42/CEE)
SERIAL NUMBER : model symbol, year, month and progressive production

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3. USE INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 INITIAL SET-UP AND AMBIENTAL CONDITIONS
EPG View is built according to the CE standards and therefore is protected
against electromagnetic interference from other devices. Nevertheless, in order to
protect your device from other equipment that does not conform to the standards,
it is recommended to:
Avoid using cellular telephones in the vicinity specially during recording.
Place the electrocardiograph as far as possible from electrical lines or
static electricity sources to avoid the ECG signal disturbance.
Avoid positioning of the electrocardiograph during recording, close to
other diagnostic or therapeutic equipment like X-ray or ultrasound which
can generate excessive electromagnetic interference.
Perform the recording in a room with temperature between 20 and 25
degrees centigrade to avoid the patient feeling cold and induce the
presence of muscle tremors.
Do not expose the unit to excessive salty or humid environments.
3.2 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFE USE
Use the device in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
The unit is delivered with a set of standard accessories. For reasons of
safety, reliability and compatibility with the CE standards, use only the
original accessories or others approved by the producer.
EPG View is equipped with thermal head printing mechanism which
allows high quality hardcopy. To ensure the quality and reliability of the
printer use only the original paper or one approved by the producer.
Make sure that the line voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated on the
batteries charger supplied with the unit.
The EPG View has the isolation class II CF which means no ground
connection is needed. Also the patient is fully isolated and defibrillation
protected. The defibrillation protection is guaranteed only if the original
patient cable is used.
Check periodically the integrity of all accessories and the unit itself.
Do not use the unit in presence of anesthetics or flammable gases.
The producer is responsible for the unit in terms of safety, reliability and
functionality only if:
-The unit is used in accordance with the user instructions.
-The electrical service at the location of use is according to the
binding standards.
-The repairs are performed by the producer or by an authorized
service center.
The unit is equipped with long life rechargeable batteries. However it is
recommended to use only the original charger and to follow the procedures
described in this manual to ensure the long autonomy of the batteries.

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The producer is not responsible for damage to persons or the unit following the
usage of a non-original charger.
3.3 POWER ON/OFF
To turn on/off the instrument press the main switch, placed on its back left side.
The initials screen will display the battery status bar.
If the charge value is lower than 80% please plug in the charger.
To start the work connect the patient cable, apply the electrodes on the patient and
than push the key (start) F1.
3.4 KEY BOARD DESCRIPTION
Batteries Charger Indicator
Paper Feed
Sequencial Mode or Printing form Freeze
Manual Mode
Automatic Mode
Freeze
Paper Speed
Sensitivity of Recording
Filters Menu
Vertical Arrows –Traces Group Selection
Horizontal Arrows - Memory Scroll
F1-F4 Menu Selections

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3.5 DEFAULT OPERATIONAL SET-UP
At power on the default set-up is:
Traces display/print number: 3
Traces Order: Standard
Paper Speed: 25 mm/s
Sensitivity of recording: 5 mm/mV
Filters: Disabled
Traces Group: I; II; III
Hardcopy frame length: 5 seconds
3.6 THE MAIN OPERATIONAL MODES
1. Paper Speed: 25mm/s at power on. Pushing the key  it is possible to
select the paper speed: 50mm/s, 5mm/s, 10mm/s, 25mm/s…… 5mm/s ……..
2. Sensitivity of recording: 5mm/mV by default. Pushing the key it is
possible to select the sensitivity of the trace: 10mm/mV,
20mm/mV……….5mm/mV……….
3. Filters: disabled by default. Pushing the key ≈it is possible to enable the
desired filter, according to the keys F1; F2;F3:
-LP: anti muscle tremors filter
-HP: anti base line disturbs filter
-NOTCH: anti power line disturbs filter
4. Traces Group: the Standard modality is predefined at power on. With this
modality, on the display will show:
-First Group: I; II; III
- Second Group: aVr; aVL; aVF
- Third Group: V1; V2; V3
-Fourth Group: V4; V5; V6
It is possible select the desired group pushing the keys and .
Changing to Cabrera modality, the display will show:
-First Group: aVL; I; -aVR
-Second Group: II; aVF; III
-Third Group: V1; V2; V3
-Fourth Group: V4; V5; V6

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3.7 SECONDARY OPERATIONAL MODES CHANGE
Using the menu options it is possible to access the secondary operational
parameters as follows:
pushing the key Menu (F4), different menus will be displayed according to the keys
F1; F2; F3.
First Menu:
-Standard (F1): for turning on the Standard or Cabrera modality.
-Grid Off (F2): for turning on/off the hardcopy grid.
-3 Leeds (F3): for one or three traces display/print.
Second Menu:
-Base 1 (F1): enables the first trace base line shift using the and keys.
-Base 2 (F2): enables the second trace base line shift using the and
keys.
-Base 3 (F3): enables the third trace base line shift using the and keys.
Third Menu:
-Table (F1) : for turning on/off the Patient Data Table.
-Frame (F2): to set the hardcopy frame length to 5/10 sec.
-Clamp (F3): to reset the base lines when the electrodes are disconnected
or in case of excessive shift of the traces.
-Fourth Menu: for turning on the Filters as the key ≈ alternative (v. Main
operational modes).
3.8 PREPARATION OF THE PATIENT
For a high quality ECG recording good preparation of the patient and correct
positioning of the electrodes is necessary.
The patient should be relaxed and the room temperature must be above 20
deg. centigrade to avoid the ecg signal to be disturbed by muscle tremors.
Clean the skin where the electrodes will be placed with alcohol.
Make sure that during recording the patient does not touch another person or
conductive objects.
3.9 ELECTRODES APPLICATION
Apply a small quantity of conductive gel on the part of the skin where the
electrodes will be placed (not necessary if disposable electrodes with pre-applied
gel are used).

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Position the electrodes according to the following scheme:
C1: on the 4th intercostal space on the right parasternal part.
C2: on the 4th intercostal space on the left parasternal part.
C3: on the 5th rib, between C2 and C4.
C4: on the 5th intercostal space, on the left hemiclavicular region.
C5: on the left anterior axillary, at the same level as C4.
C6: on the left mid-axillary at the level of C4.
Peripheral electrodes:
N: Right leg
R: Right hand
F: Left leg
L: Left hand
ECG DERIVATIONES ACCORDING TO IEC and AHA:
IEC AHA
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N Black RL Green
R Red RA White
C1 White/Red V1 Brown/Red
C2 White/Yellow V2 Brown/Yellow
C3 White/Green V3 Brown/Green
C4 White/Brown V4 Brown/Blue
C5 White/Black V5 Brown/Orange
C6 White/Violet V6 Brown/Violet
L Yellow LA Black
F Green LL Red
It is important not to use electrodes of different material as this can create polarisation
currents and disturb the base line of the ECG signals.
3.10 IMAGE FREEZING
Pushing the key “Freeze” it is possible to stop the display. The data acquisition
will continue for 10 seconds (RECORD).
When the acquisition is finished (MEMORY), pushing the ← and → keys it is
possible to review the traces memorized and to print them pressing the key .

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3.11 PRINTING TRACES
1. Manual mode, in real time: at any time, pressing the “Manual key. To stop

the print push again the same key.
2. Isochronous mode (suggested): pushing the key the first leads group will be

printed and in the same time the other leads are acquired and printed in sequence for 5
or 10 seconds according to the frame length set-up.
Basic model
After first group print, the message “DATA FROM MEMORY” will be displayed. It
is also possible to modify the parameters (paper speed, sensitivity of recording …..)
and to reprint the traces in memory pushing the key “Copy” . To exit this mode
press again the same key.
Parameter calculation/ Interpretation model
After traces hard copy, the table with parameter calculation will be printed (for Par.
C. model) and then the interpretation (for Int. model). After machine, automaticaly,
returns to normal operation.
3. Sequential Mode: pushing the key , all the electrocardiograph leads are
acquired and printed in automatic sequence. The print can be
stopped pressing the key at any time.
3.13 LOADING THE THERMAL PAPER
When the thermal paper is finished, the “paper missing” message appears on the
display. Cut the paper straight and insert it into the printer inlet window with the
thermosensible side down. The printer will feed it automatically.
Keep pushing the feed key until the paper comes out of the printer straight.
The paper used –of high quality –can be diagrammed or white; in this case it is
necessary to program the electrocardiograph for the Grid Print (v. Secondary
operational modes).
3.14 BATTERIES CHARGE
At the first utilisation the batteries must be charged. During the first charge, it is
suggested to turn off the instrument.
Connect the line power supply to the charge connector placed on the back side, near
the main switch.
When the “Battery Low” message appears on the display it is necessary to recharge
the batteries.

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During charging the front LED is on. When the LED is flashing, or at maximum 4
hours time, disconnect the charger.
Batteries can also be charged connecting the optional cable to the car cigar-lighter.
It is a good practice to disconnect the charger, after charge finisched
ATTENTION: use only the original line power supply.
4. MAINTENANCE
4.1 GENERAL RACCOMENDATIONS
The equipment needs neither special servicing or calibration.
For a correct maintenance, is recommended:
-after use, clean the patient cables and the electrodes removing the gel
residue
-do not use aggressive chemical detergents, or vapour.
-clean the unit with dry cotton.
-the device cannot be sterilized. The electrodes can be sterilized with oxide
of ethylene.
-do not rule the screen.
-do not spill liquid into the unit.
-do not pull the patient cables.
4.2 PERIODIC CONTROLS
Periodically control the battery status bar. When the charge value is lower than
80%, please plug in the charger.
IMPORTANT
To insure a correct and long-lasting operation of the batteries it is necessary to
control the charge status. If the device is not used, it is suggested to recharge
the batteries every 2 weeks.
5. STANDARD ACCESSORIES
1101 Carrying case (optional)
1102 Consolle EPG View
1103 Patient Cable
1104 Electrodes Set
1105 Power Cable
1106 Paper roll
1107 Gel Flacon
1108 User Manual

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6. TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLES
CAUSES AND REMEDIES
Pressing the “Freeze” key the graphic does
not stop
After pressing the “Freeze” key wait the
cursor to reach the end of display, then press
the other keys.
Graphic not displayed
Batteries discharged
Faded hardcopy
Non original paper or batteries discharged
No hardcopy
Wrongly positioned paper roll, thermosensitive
side up.
Batteries not recharging
Verify power cable connection
Device does not turn on
Recharge the batteries
Faulty paper flow
End of paper roll, non original paper or
wrongly positioned paper roll
Baseline drift
Dirty electrodes surface, insufficent skin
contact or patient movement
Muscle tremors
Patient not relaxed; filter non active
Interferences on trace
Faulty patient cable; dirty electrodes surface
or insufficent skin contact