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
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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.