Criticare Systems, Inc.
VitalCare
TM
506N3 Series
Service Manual
Page 6-5
Section 6 —Service Testing & Calibration
Nellcor SpO
2
Performance Testing
This test requires a SmartSat Pulse Oximetry Analyzer, Model SS-
100A. The SmartSat is a programmable simulator and probe
analyzer. The SmartSat is the recommended device for testing the
DOX SpO
2
module. The SmartSat, model SS-100A, is available from
Clinical Dynamics Corp. of Wallingford, CT. The SmartSat should
have software version 3.11.
The SmartSat comes standard with a Lemo style connection. The
Cat. No. 913A adapter that converts Lemo to DB-9 style SpO
2
connections is needed for the 506N3 Series monitor. The analyzer
also has a custom port designed for testing Nellcor™ SpO
2
sensors.
• SmartSat SS-100A or equivalent pulse oximetry analyzer
• CAT. 913A cable converter (For units utilizing DB-9 sensors)
• Nellcor adapter cable to attach from Smartsat (CAT 939XS)
• Nellcor Adapter cable to SmartSat
Programming the
SmartSat Analyzer
The SmartSat can be used for spot checking SpO
2
values using the
manual settings. The manufacturer recommends using a timed and
programmed sequence to ensure that there is optimal performance.
Auto Seq: Nell OxiMAX
Oximeter
N OxiMAX
Level
SPO2
Limits
Heart rate
Limits
Test Procedure
1. Verify the SpO
2
module as described in “SpO
2
Verification:
Nellcor Only” in Section 5.
2. Attach the monitor to the SmartSat.
3. Start the SmartSat programmed sequence:
SmartSat Auto
Sequence
. Verify that the monitor’s reported SpO
2
values are
within the limits specified.
Level
Saturation
Limits
Heart Rate
Limits
(%)
(%)
(bpm)
(bpm)
1
98%
97 - 99%
40 bpm
39-41 bpm
2
78
76 – 80
120
119-121
3
52
49 – 55
300
297-303
4. Even if the monitor fails only one level, rerun the sequence after
30 seconds. Only if the monitor is successful the second time,
do you pass the monitor.
5. If the monitor fails again, contact the Criticare Service
Department.
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