
4.1.1 Blower Assembly (Turbine)................................................................52
4.1.2 Oxygen Blending System ....................................................................52
4.1.2.1 O
2
Pressure Switch .......................................................................53
4.1.2.2 Demand Valve ..............................................................................53
4.1.2.3 Proportioning Valve.....................................................................53
4.1.2.4 Valve Controller............................................................................54
4.1.2.5 Valve Limit Switch (O
2
Microswitch)........................................54
4.1.2.6 Oxygen Sensor ..............................................................................54
4.1.3 Solenoid Valve System ........................................................................55
4.1.4 Filters and Mufflers..............................................................................56
4.1.5 Cooling Fan ...........................................................................................57
4.1.6 Patient Circuit .......................................................................................57
4.1.6.1 Wye and Flow Sensor ..................................................................57
4.1.6.2 Exhalation Valve...........................................................................57
4.1.6.3 One-way Valve..............................................................................58
4.2 Electronic Module ............................................................................ 59
4.2.1 Computer...............................................................................................61
4.2.1.1 System Memory ............................................................................61
4.2.1.2 BIOS ................................................................................................61
4.2.1.3 DiskOnChip®................................................................................61
4.2.1.4 RS-232.............................................................................................62
4.2.1.5 VGA Display .................................................................................62
4.2.1.6 Keyboard........................................................................................62
4.2.1.7 Ethernet..........................................................................................62
4.2.1.8 PC Watchdog.................................................................................63
4.2.1.9 Operating System (OS) ................................................................63
4.2.2 Main Board............................................................................................63
4.2.2.1 Sensors Interface ...........................................................................64
4.2.2.1.1 Flow Sensor............................................................................64
4.2.2.1.2 Pressure Sensors....................................................................64
4.2.2.1.3 Oxygen Sensor.......................................................................64
4.2.2.1.4 Temperature Sensor .............................................................65