Weinmann VENTIsupport Manual

VENTI support
Version 1
Compliance and titration software
Description and
Operating Instructions

Content
1. Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Labelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Deinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.1 Starting VENTI support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2 Selecting the language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.3 Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.4 Connecting therapy devices to the PC . . . . . . . 11
4.5 Remote settings for the therapy device . . . . . . . 13
4.6 Transferring data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5. Functional check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.1 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8. Scope of supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
8.1 Standard product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
8.2 Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
8.3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
9. Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
9.1 Safe distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
10. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

1 CD ROM with software
VENTI support
2 Converter box
6 Connection cable
converter box/
PC
7 Connection cable converter
box/therapy device
10 Serial interface for therapy
data and remote adjustment
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I : Connection of therapy device via connection line, converter box/
therapy device
5 Connection C for connection line 6
4 Connection B for
connection line
9
3 Connection A for
connection line 7
8 Adapter WM 23928
9 Control line (for
example WM 23772)
9 8
6 7 2 5
2 6
Connections
II : Connection of therapy device via existing control line

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1. Description
1.1 Purpose
VENTIsupport is the PC software designed to accom-
pany Weinmann therapy devices. It makes it possible
to read and display therapy control data, and also
permits PC-aided analysis. With its VENTIadjust re-
mote settings module, VENTIsupport also allows you to
display and set therapy parameters.
For further information on visualisation of data and
adjustment of therapy parameters, please consult the
Online Help (see "4.3 Online Help" on page 10). It is
part of VENTIsupport.
1.2 Labelling
The symbols on the rear of the converter box have the
following meanings:
Manufactured on
Attention, take note of accompanying documents
Application parts type B

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You can use the VENTIadjust remote settings module to
display the following symbols in the VENTIsupport
software:
Low-priority alarm was triggered from the therapy
device
Medium-priority alarm was triggered from the therapy
device
2. Safety
For your own safety please observe the following
points:
•Read these operating instructions carefully. They are
part of VENTIsupport and must be kept available at
all times.
• Use VENTIsupport for the designated purpose on-
ly. Only therapy devices manufactured by Wein-
mann may be connected to the converter box.
• The system may only be used by trained persons
with adequate specialist knowledge.
Attention!
A PC and patient may not be connected simultaneous-
ly to the therapy device unless there is a sufficient gal-
vanic separation. This is only ensured by using the
converter box with galvanic separation WM 93316.
Attention!
The VENTIadjust remote settings module is not an on-
line monitoring system. Do not use the remote settings
module to monitor the alarms or the therapy pressure.

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•The converter box must not be immersed in fluid or
cleaned with liquid cleaners. Clean the converter
box with a dry or slightly moistened cloth. Make
sure that no liquid enters the connecting sockets.
•Do not have repairs performed by anyone except
for the manufacturer, Weinmann.
•Observe the system requirements (see "3.1 System
requirements" on page 6). Do not install the soft-
ware on a computer that does not meet the system
requirements.
• Protect the CD ROM from intense sunshine or me-
chanical effects such as bending and scratching.
•Observe the online help provided as part of the
VENTIsupport software. It is part of VENTIsupport.
• Please ensure that selection of adjustment of the
therapy parameters using VENTIsupport
(VENTIadjust functionality) does not simultaneously
bring about changes to the therapy device. It is
possible for each to be influenced by the other.
• Make sure that the therapy device connected to
the PC is not changed during data import or while
using the VENTIadjust functionality in
VENTIsupport. This could result in confusion of
data or incorrect settings on the therapy device.
• To prevent confusion, always enter the patient’s
name for the therapy data.
•Do not terminate the data transfer prematurely by
removing the power plug on the therapy device or
by interrupting the connection between the thera-
py device and PC. If the data transfer was not
completed properly, you may want to check what
the settings of the therapy parameters are.
Please note!
You should only ever connect one therapy device and
just one converter box to a PC. This also applies to
Weinmann sleep therapy appliances.

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• Additional equipment connected to the analog
and digital interfaces of the device must clearly
meet the requirements of the corresponding EN
specifications (for example EN 60950 for devices
that process data and IEC 60601 for electronic
medical devices). In addition, all configurations
must meet the requirements of system standard and
IEC 60601-1-1 + A1. If you connect additional
devices to the signal input or output stage, you are
a system configurer and are thus responsible for
ensuring that System Standard VDE 0750 Part 1-
1 is observed. If you have additional questions,
please contact your local distributor or the custom-
er service department of Weinmann.
• Malfunctions may result if third-party articles are
used. Please bear in mind that in these cases any
warranty entitlement and liability shall lapse where
the accessories recommended in the instructions
for use or original spare parts are not utilised.
• Please note that a safe distance must be main-
tained between the converter box with connected
data transfer cables (see accessories, spare parts)
and any equipment that emits HF radiation (e.g.
mobile phones), otherwise malfunctions may occur
(see “Recommended safe distances between port-
able or mobile HF telecommunication devices
(e.g. mobile phones) and data cables” on
page 17).

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3. Installation
3.1 System requirements
The VENTIsupport software requires an IBM compati-
ble computer that satisfies the following requirements:
Processor: Pentium III, 1 GHz or better
Free storage: at least 300 MB on a hard drive, at
least 50 MB in system partition
Active memory: at least 128 MB RAM
Connection: free RS232 serial interface (COM1
to COM4, 16550-compatible UART)
Drive: CD ROM drive, at least 12x
Graphics card: VGA resolution or higher, color monitor
(min. 1024x768, max. 1600x1200),
card supported by MS Windows
Input: keyboard and mouse or another suit-
able pointing device supported by
MS Windows
Printer: supported by MS Windows
Operating
system: MS Windows 2000 (Service
Pack 4), MS Windows XP (Service
Pack 2)
Software: Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0; Internet
Explorer 6.0 SP1 or better.
Recommended system
We recommend a Pentium III processor with a clock
rate of at least 1 GHz, 512 MB memory, and a
17" VGA monitor.

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3.2 Software installation
Note:
VENTIsupport is not designed for installation on network
drives. Install VENTIsupport on a local hard disk. Our hot-
line is available to help with questions and problems of all
kinds:
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
1. Start MS Windows 2000/XP and exit all pro-
grams that are running before installing the
VENTIsupport Software.
If you are installing VENTIsupport Software on a
MS Windows 2000 or MS Windows XP operat-
ing system, make certain that you have administra-
tor rights.
2. Insert the CD ROM in the drive.
The installation will now be started automatically.
3. You will be guided in all additional installation
steps by the dialog window:
– Use Next to continue the installation;
– You can use Back to return to the previous
menu;
– You can exit the installation with Cancel.
During the installation
1. In the following window, enter your user name
and the department for which you are installing the
VENTIsupport Software.
If you are installing VENTIsupport-Software on a
MS Windows 2000 or MS Windows XP operat-
ing system, the installation program will suggest in-
stalling the software for every user of the computer.

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If you would not like any other user except for you
to use the VENTIsupport Software, click on Only
for me.
2. The installation program will suggest installing the
VENTIsupport software in the directory:
C:\Program Files\Weinmann\VENTIsupport
If you accept this path, click on the Next button. If
you want to select another path, click on Change
and enter a new path.
3. After that the installation program copies the re-
quired files from the CD ROM onto the hard drive.
4. If the window you see to the side here appears,
the installation was completed successfully. Click
on Finish to complete the installation.
5. The VENTIsupport-Symbol symbol is automatically
placed on your desktop.
3.3 Deinstallation
1. Please click on the Start icon in the lower left of the
desktop.
2. In the Settings menu, select the sub-menu Control
panel.
3. In the Control Panel window, click on the sub-pro-
gram Software.
4. In the selection list, select VENTIsupport and then
click on the Delete button.

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4. Operation
In this chapter you will find important information to en-
able you to use VENTIsupport. All further applications
and explanations within the VENTIsupport software
can be found in the printable Online Help, which is or-
ganised like your familiar Windows Help.
For information on how to print individual Help topics
or the entire Online Help, turn to the chapter “4.3 On-
line Help” on page 10.
4.1 Starting VENTIsupport
1. If the VENTIsupport icon is located directly on your
graphical user interface, (because you placed a
link on your desktop), you can open the program
by double-clicking on the icon.
If the VENTIsupport icon is not on your desktop, you
can start the program as follows:
2. Select one after the other the menu items Start,
Programs, VENTIsupport.
3. Select the VENTIsupport icon to start the program.
4.2 Selecting the language
The VENTIsupport program runs in a number of lan-
guages. To switch to the English language setting, per-
form the following steps:
1. Select Language from the Settings menu.
2. Click on English.

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3. From now on, the program will run in English. The
next time you start the program it will automatically
open in English. The setting remains unchanged
until you select a different language.
4.3 Online Help
Consulting Help topics
1. First start the Online Help:
– Press function key F1 or
– select one of the tab cards Contents,Index or
Search in the Online Help.
In the Online Help you will find under Contents an over-
view of all Help topics. Under Index you can select
keywords from a list, and under Search you can find
and display all Help topics for a keyword.
2. Open the Help topic:
– using Contents: Click on the topic to open the
appropriate Help topic.
– using Index, Search: Open the Help topic by
double-clicking it.
Printing a Help topic
1. Open the relevant Help topic.
2. Click on the Print icon.
– Select Print the selected topic from the Print Top-
ics menu and click OK.
3. Click OK in the print dialog to start printing.
Printing the entire Online Help
The Online Help covers the functionality of both
VENTIsupport and VENTIadjust.

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You can print the Online Help for VENTIsupport and
VENTIadjust as follows:
1. On the Contents tab, mark the folder VENTIsupport
or VENTIadjust.
2. Click on the Print icon.
3. Select Print the selected heading and all subtopics
from the Print Topics menu and click OK.
4. Click OK in the print dialog to start printing.
4.4 Connecting therapy devices to the PC
A serial interface is used to transfer stored data from
the therapy devices to the PC. The default setting in the
software provides for a COM2 connection.
Connecting the converter box to the PC
If the COM2 connection is not yet assigned on your
computer, please use it. If it is assigned, select another
COM connection that is free (see " Adjusting the COM
connection" on page 12).
1. Screw the connection for the converter box/PC 6
connection line onto the 9-pin socket 5identified
as Con the converter box 2.
2. Plug the other end of the connection line 6into the
PC’s COM connection.
Connection for reading the therapy data
and for making remote settings
To read the therapy data from the therapy device and
to make remote settings to it, connect the 10 socket of
the therapy device with the socket 3(identified as A)
on the converter box 2. Use the 7connection line to do
this.

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Connecting with existing control lines
If you would like to use on-site control lines
(WM 23772, WM 23770 and WM 23775) to con-
nect to the coverter box 2you will also need the 8
WM 23928 adapter for the control line.
1. Connect the end of the control line 9with the con-
verter box 2. To do this, screw the coupling onto
the input 4identified as B.
2. Plug the adapter 8WM 23928 into the device
connection 10.
3. Connection the control line 9plug with adapter 8.
Adjusting the COM connection
If you have not connected the therapy device onto the
COM2 connection of your computer, adjust the COM
connection as follows:
1. Please start VENTIsupport (see "4.1 Starting
VENTIsupport" on page 9).
2. Select the Serial port submenu in the Settings menu.
3. Select the desired COM connection and click on
OK.
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4.5 Remote settings for the therapy device
1. Make certain that the therapy device is receiving
electrical power.
2. Please start the VENTIsupport Software (see "4.1
Starting VENTIsupport" on page 9).
3. Start the remote settings with the menu item Tools,
VENTIadjust and follow the instructions of the pro-
gram.
For the adjustable parameters, please refer to the
Online help. VENTIsupport detects the attached
therapy device, displays the current therapy pa-
rameters for it and offers you only those functions
that are adjustable for this device.
4. Close the window with the therapy parameters be-
fore connecting another therapy device to the con-
verter box.
4.6 Transferring data
1. Make certain that the therapy device is receiving
electrical power.
2. If you want to import data from the appliance,
switch the appliance off.
3. Please start the VENTIsupport software (see "4.1
Starting VENTIsupport" on page 9).
4. Start the data transfer with the menu item File, Data
import and follow the instructions in the program.
You can import all data into one file.

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5. Functional check
The installer copies a demo file to the subdirectory
\Data. You can use this file to test the options of the
VENTIsupport software:
1. Start VENTIsupport.
2. Select Open from the File menu.
3. Select the subdirectory Data.
4. Open the file Demo….
Remote settings
To monitor the function of remote settings, please pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Connect a therapy device for report settings (see
"4.4 Connecting therapy devices to the PC" on
page 11).
2. Make certain that the device is turned off.
3. Start the option for remote settings in the program
(see "4.5 Remote settings for the therapy device"
on page 13):
–When the device is turned off, the window for
VENTIadjust in the program must show “Ther-
apy device OFF” in the therapy parameters;
–The respiration pressure (actual pressure) must
be 0 hPa.

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6. Maintenance
VENTIsupport requires no maintenance.
6.1 Disposal
Do not dispose of the appliance as domestic refuse.
To ensure proper disposal of the converter box and
data cables, consult an approved electronic scrap re-
covery firm.
You can find out their address from your environmental
officer or your municipal authorities.
7. Troubleshooting
Fault Cause Remedy
VENTIsupport cannot
establish connection with
therapy device.
No power supply to therapy device. Use power cord to connect device
to a wall outlet.
Trying to import data; the therapy appli-
ance is switched on. Turn off the therapy device.
Serial port incorrectly set. Set a free serial port by selecting
Serial port from the Settings menu.
No connection between therapy device
and PC.
Check connections of PC connection
cable at PC and converter box, and
of connection cable between ther-
apy device and converter box.
Port being used by other applications. Exit these applications.
Communication error
reported despite correct
connection to therapy
device.
The connection between appliance and
PC was interrupted during the data trans-
fer. However, the therapy appliance is
still sending data as a result of the last
data transfer
command.
– Wait until data transfer is com-
pleted , then start it again.
or
–Stop data transfer by unplugging
the power plug of the therapy appli-
ance, then start data transfer again.
The therapy device does
not contain any data.
The data in the therapy device was inad-
vertently deleted despite a warning mes-
sage from the VENTIsupport software.
Error cannot be corrected. Record
the data again.

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8. Scope of supply
8.1 Standard product
VENTIsupport WM 93340
consisting of:
8.2 Spare Parts
8.3 Accessories
Item Order No.
Software VENTIsupport (1 CD-ROM 1) WM 93350
Converter box 2WM 93316
Connection line 6Converter box/PC, 2 m WM 93312
Connection line 7Converter box/therapy device, 2 m WM 93313
Operating instructions VENTIsupport WM 96602
Item Order No.
Software VENTIsupport (1 CD-ROM 1) WM 93350
Converter box 2WM 93316
Connection line 6Converter box/PC, 2 m WM 93312
Connection line 7Converter box/therapy device, 2 m WM 93313
Operating instructions VENTIsupport WM 96602
Item Order No.
Control line 9, 2 m WM 23772
Control line,15 m WM 23770
Control line, 30 m WM 23775
Adapter 8Therapy device/control line WM 23928

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9. Technical Data
9.1 Safe distances
Contact Weinmann for further technical specifications.
VENTIsupport
General
Device class EC 93/42 IIa
Temperature range: Operation
and storage +10 °C to +40 °C
Relative humidity: Operation and
storage 0 – 95% non-condensing
Converter box
Dimensions WxHxD 135 x 55 x 30 mm
Weight approx. 100 g
Electromagnetic compatibility
according to EN 60601-1-2
– Radio interference suppression
– Radio interference resistance
EN 55011
(VDE 0875 T11)
EN 61000-4
Parts 2 to 6
Recommended safe distances between portable or mobile HF telecommunication devices (e.g. mobile
phones) and data cables
Rated output of
HF device in W Safe distance as a function of transmission frequency in m
150 KHz - 80 MHz 80 MHz – 800 MHz 800 MHz – 2.5 GHz
0.01 0.12 0.12 0.24
0.1 0.37 0.37 0.74
1 1.17 1.17 2.34
10 3.69 3.69 7.38
100 11.67 11.67 23.33

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10. Warranty
•Weinmann offers a warranty that the product, when
used in accordance with requirements, will remain free
from defects for a period of two years from date of pur-
chase. For products whose durability is clearly indicated
as less than two years, the warranty expires on the expi-
ration date indicated on the packaging or in the user’s
manual.
• Claims against the warranty can be made only when
accompanied by the sales receipt, which must show
salesperson and date of purchase.
• We offer no warranty in the case of:
– Disregard of usage instructions
– Operating errors
– Improper use or handling
–Third-party intervention by non-authorized persons for
the purpose of device repair
– Acts of God, e.g., lightning strikes, etc.
–Transport damage as a result of improper packaging
of returned items
– Lack of maintenance
•Weinmann is not liable for consequential harm caused
by a defect if it is not based on intention or gross negli-
gence. Weinmann is also not liable for minor physical
injury to life or limb resulting from negligence.
•Weinmann reserves the right to decide whether to elim-
inate defects, to deliver a defect-free item or to reduce
the purchase price by a reasonable amount.
•If Weinmann rejects a claim against the warranty, it as-
sumes no expense for transport between customer and
manufacturer.
• Implied warranty claims remain unaffected by these
changes.