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– Accurate life-like simulation
– Hand-held and Battery powered
– On-board memory and keyboard
– Portable and lightweight
– Manufacturer O-curves- Internal pump- Prepared for PPM protocols
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| General Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Operation | Battery cell, insitu charge |
| Battery Charger | 110-230VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Battery Life | Standby approximately 8 hours or 100 NIBP simulations |
| Memory Capacity | Approximately 10,000 records |
| Communication | Via Bluetooth |
| Display | Monochorme, ¼ VGA full graphics |
| Keypad | Alpha-numeric |
| Weight | More than 1 kg |
| Size | (L x W x D) 270 x 110 x 75 mm / 10.5 x 4 x 3″ |
| Operating Conditions | 10-30’C, 0-90% RH – NC |
| Storage Environment | -15′ – +60’C |
| Environmental Protection | IP 40 |
| NIBP Simulation | |
|---|---|
| Waveform | Oscillometric |
| Simulation via | T connection into Cuff and monitor |
| Pulse Volume | High, Medium, Low, paediatric |
| Heart Rate | 1 – 300 bpm |
| Integrated Pump | 0 to 350 mmHg user configurable |
| Leak Test | User configurable between 0-350mmHg |
| Chronometer | Configurable upto 999 secs |
| Overpressure | Automatic (max 410 mmHg) |
| Digital Manometer | 0 – 410 mmHg |
| Accuracy | +/- 0.5% FS |
| Pressure Units | mmHg, inHg, kg/cm2, cmH2O, mBar, PSI, inH2O and kPa |
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What are ‘O Curves’ and how do I create them?
Manufacturers of NIBP monitors all use slightly different software algorithms to determine Systolic and Diastolic values. By creating a custom ‘O Curve’ for a particular pressure simulation the BP-SIM can be made to match the NIBP Monitor much closer than using a Default ‘O Curve’.
The purpose of this document is to provide information on how to create new ‘O Curves’ for an NIBP monitor. This document will also explain how to load the curve into the BP SIM.
Items Required:
1. NIBP Monitor under test.
2. PC with Bluetooth connectivity
3. Calibrated BP-SIM unit
4. ‘O Curve’ Template
5. Microsoft Excel
6. Data Transfer software (found on Rigel Utilities CD)
Setting up the BP-SIM
Set the PC being used to be the default computer in the Bluetooth Favourites of the BPSIM, refer to section 3.4 of the BP-SIM User Manual.
‘O Curve’ Format
Appendix 1 shows the data format of an ‘O Curve’. This format must be followed at all times in order that the system will function correctly.
a) Line 1 - [Ocurve], this informs the BP-SIM unit that the following data is an ‘O Curve’. This should not be changed!
b) Line 2 – Default, this is the name that will appear in the ‘Monitor Type’ box in the ‘NIBP Test Settings’ screen. This name has a maximum of 31 characters.
c) Line 3 – 120,80 these two numbers are the Systolic and Diastolic pressures being simulated. These numbers appear in the ‘Systolic/Diastolic’ box in the ‘NIBP Test Settings’ screen.
d) Line 4 – 80,1 the first of these two numbers is the default heart rate that will appear in the ‘Heart Rate’ box in the ‘NIBP Test Settings’ screen. The second number refers to the Adult/Infant Pulse volume settings.
0 = Adult – Low pulse volume
1 = Adult – Medium pulse volume
2 = Adult – High pulse volume
3 = Infant – Low pulse volume
4 = Infant – Medium pulse volume
5 = Infant – High pulse volume
It is recommended that the medium pulse volume be used for both the Adult or Infant monitor/cuff configuration.
e) Lines 5 to 43 – 15,12 these lines are the data that forms the actual ‘O Curve’.
The numbers in the left column form the x axis which is the pressure (in mmHg).
The numbers in the right column form the y axis which is the pulse amplitude.
Note 1 - The example shown in appendix 1 has 39 data points, the maximum
number of data points is however 41. The minimum number of data points is 3.
Note 2 - The peak pulse amplitude should not exceed 127.
f) Line 44 [END], - this line indicates the end of the data file. This should not be
changed!
‘O Curve’ Template
The data shown in appendix 1 can be input to an Excel spreadsheet as shown in appendix 2. An ‘x-y scatter graph’ can be created using lines 5 to 43 as the source data. This type of graph will allow you to click on the graph point and adjust the shape of the graph. The data for this adjusted graph is automatically added to the data lines (5 to 43).
The graph can be adjusted to whatever shape is required in order to create a new ‘O
Curve’. When complete the file should be saved as a Microsoft Excel Workbook file (.xls).The name of this file is unimportant as the BP-SIM will not reference it however a sensible convention may be ‘MonitorType1_120_80_test1.XLS’. Using the ‘Save As’ function this file must now be saved as a .csv file.
Transferring ‘O Curve’ to BP-SIM
In order to get the new ‘O Curve’ into the BP-SIM switch on the unit and select (F4).
Scroll down to Data Transfer and press the Right Arrow button. Scroll down to Configuration Data and press (F4) as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Configuration Data
At this point the BP-SIM will attempt to make a Bluetooth connection to the PC.
Once a connection is made the screen above will be seen. At this point start the Data Transfer software on the PC.
Select File and Send File.
Change the Files of Type to All Files. Select the .csv file to be transferred and hit Open.
The file will be transferred in around 2 seconds. The BP-SIM will show
Valid Data Received.
Press (F3) to return to the main screen.
Testing the new ‘O Curve’
The new monitor ‘O Curve’ can be selected by pressing NIBP (F3) followed by (F4) to select NIBP Test Settings. Use the arrow buttons to select the new Monitor Type and the Systolic/Diastolic values. Press (F4) when complete.
Press the Green Start button and then start the monitor reading.
It is recommended that if 20 tests are performed on an ‘O Curve’ the average Systolic and Diastolic readings should be within ±1mmHg of target and the repeatability over the 20 tests should be within ±3mmHg of target.
Troubleshooting
The problems below have been reported by people attempting to create new ‘O Curves’.
a) File format - If the BP-SIM shows an error during Data Transfer or the new ‘O curve’ does not appear to work correctly the file format should be checked using a text editor such as Notepad. It is possible that Excel can add extra commas to the data file when saving as csv format. These must be removed.
b) Not able to adjust the graph points - It has been reported that not all versions of Excel will allow the graph points to be selected and moved. This feature does work with Excel 2002 but may not work with later versions.
c) Selecting new monitor type - Every time a new ‘O Curve’ is transferred to the BP-SIM it must be selected even if it is already shown on the display. If this is not done an older version of the ‘O Curve’ will be selected.
Note: a new ‘O Curve’ with the same Monitor Type and Systolic/Diastolic settings as an existing ‘O Curve’ will always overwrite the older version.
Appendix 1 ‘O Curve’ Data Format
[Ocurve],
Default,
120,80
80,1
15,12
20,13
24,15
28,18
31,18
34,20
37,21
40,21
43,23
47,25
50,26
53,27
56,28
59,29
62,31
66,32
69,44
72,54
75,67
79,77
82,88
85,100
88,109
90,118
93,127
95,122
99,114
102,109
105,104
109,96
112,90
115,84
118,78
121,72
125,60
130,51
136,37
140,35
150,0
Appendix 2 ‘O Curve’ Template
How do I edit entries from the Asset Trace Variables lists?
This application note explains how to delete the drop down list entries for Asset Trace Variables and User comments etc. You need to send the configuration data to the PC and then open the file and delete the appropriate fields and then send the file back to the 288+ or other device.
Equipment required
- Rigel 288+/62353+/Uni-Sim
- PC
- Data transfer program
Pair the Rigel device with PC via Bluetooth
Firstly the unit must be paired to the PC
1) Select F4 and then Setup and Bluetooth Favourites
2) Scroll to the device type you are attempting to connect to (Barcode, Printer or Computer) and press F3 for set up.
3) Select F1 to search for Bluetooth devices and your device should appear in the New field
4) Select F3 to add this device then F4 to save the changes and return to the Bluetooth Favourites menu making sure your device is now in the correct field.
Transfer Configuration Data to PC
1) On the Rigel go to F4 , Data Transfer and Configuration Data
2) Open the data transfer program and select Capture and then Start Capture.
3) Then save the file with an appropriate name and select OK.
4) Back on the Rigel select Send. Data will appear on the data transfer screen while it is transferred.
5) Once the data is sent go to Capture and Stop Capture on the PC. This will save the file.
Editing the Trace entries
1) Open the saved file
2) Delete or Edit the required fields. The [TRACE Number] indicates an Asset Trace Variable which is activated on the Rigel device.
3) To confirm what asset each Trace number corresponds to you will need to go to F4, Setup, Asset Trace Variables and going from the top downwards any field with a YES indicates a trace starting with Trace 1 on the configuration file e.g. I do not have a service code activated and only have site and location. Therefore site is [TRACE 1] and Location is [TRACE 2].
Note: Do not edit or delete fields within brackets [Example]. There is a limit of 40 entries for each Trace asset. Adding more than 40 into the file will mean that only the last 40 entries will be transferred back onto the Rigel 288.
4) Once complete save the file
Transfer the file back onto the Rigel device
1) On the Rigel go to F4 , Data Transfer and Configuration Data
2) On the data transfer program select File and Send File.
Confirming the Transfer
3) To confirm that the entries have been deleted start an Auto Mode test by selecting Menu F4 and then Auto Mode.
4) Insert the Asset ID, Test Code etc. and then confirm with F4.
5) The next menu is the Asset Trace Variables and the fields which were deleted should, on this menu, have nothing in the drop down list and any additional entries should be visible
How do I upload ‘O Curves’ onto Med-eBase?
To add an ‘O Curve’ onto the Med-eBase V2 software you will need to add the ‘O Curve’ to a folder structure which is outside of Med-eBase.
1) For Windows 7 and 10: Go to C:ProgramDataRigelMed-eBase V2OCurves
Note: ProgramData may be hidden folders. To view this folder in Windows 7 go to Organize then Folder, select the View tab and “Show hidden files and folders”, click Apply and then Ok. In Windows 10 select View, Options then select the view tab. Select “Show hidden files and folders”, click apply then OK.
2) The original csv file used to download the ‘O Curve’ onto the Uni/BP Sim needs to be altered by erasing lines 1 to 4. Then the csv file needs to be saved in the follow folder structure which is critical for loading ‘O Curves’ onto Med-eBase:
080_040.csv.
3) Re-open Med-eBase V2 and click on Tools, then Global Test Sequences and then New.
4) Then select BP/Uni Sim and enter the name of the new test sequence.
5) Add… then select ‘NIBP Test Setting’, click on the + and there will be a drop down list in Monitor Type field where you can select your ‘O Curve’.
6) Then in the Adult/Infant field select the type of patient and the chose the Systolic/Diastolic field to select the exact ‘O Curve’ you want to add to the test sequence.
How do I upload ‘O Curves’ onto the BP/Uni-Sim?
This document will explain how to load O curves onto the BP/ UNI-Sim. If you require information regarding how to create O curves, please refer to the FAQ ‘What are ‘O Curves and how do I create them’ .
Items Required
- PC with Bluetooth connectivity
- Calibrated BP-SIM unit
- Data Transfer software (found on rigelmedical.com)
Uploading ‘O Curve’ to BP/UNI-SIM
1) In order to get the new ‘O Curve’ into the BP-SIM switch on the unit and select F4. Select soft key D of scroll down to Data Transfer and press the Right Arrow button. Select C or Configuration Data and press F4
Figure 1. Menu - Configuration data
2) At this point the BP/Uni-Sim will attempt to make a Bluetooth connection with the PC. Please note, if your device isn’t paired, refer to the FAQ ‘What's the process for pairing devices using Bluetooth Favourites?’
Figure 2. Configuration data connection
3) Once a Bluetooth connection is made the screen above will be seen. At this point start the Data Transfer.exe software on the PC. Select File and Send File.
Figure 3. DataTransfer.exe - Send File
4) Change the Files of Type to All Files. Select the .csv file to be transferred and hit Open
Figure 4. DataTransfer.exe - Upload 'O Curve' files
5) The file will be transferred in around 2 seconds. The BP/Uni-Sim will show Valid Data Received.
6) Press F3 to return to the main screen.
Testing the uploaded ‘O Curve’
The new ‘O Curve’ can be selected by pressing NIBP (F3) followed by (F4) to select NIBP Test Settings. Use the arrow buttons to select the new Monitor Type and the Systolic/Diastolic values. Press (F4) when complete. Press the Green Start button and then start the monitor reading.
It is recommended that if 20 tests are performed on an ‘O Curve’ the average Systolic and Diastolic readings should be within ± 1mmHg of target and the repeatability over the 20 tests should be within ±3mmHg of target.
How do I download data from the Rigel devices to the PC without Med-eBase?
Equipment required:
- Rigel device
- PC/Laptop
- Bluetooth connectivity or RS 232 cable
- DataTransfer.exe for file transfer
There are 3 ways to send test results from the Rigel device to a PC:
1) Bluetooth connection
2) Serial connection using the RS 232 cable
3) USB (Only applicable for Performance Analysers)
Bluetooth connection
To download via Bluetooth the download is always initiated by the Rigel tester and can be saved as:
i. Text file
ii. Csv file
iii. To Med-eBase as SSS file (Please see the FAQ ‘How Do I Download Data from the Rigel Devices to Med-EBase?’)
Make sure the PC and Rigel device are paired via Bluetooth Favourites on the device (Please see FAQ ‘What’s the process for pairing devices using Bluetooth favourites’)
For 288+ and Sim Range test instruments
1) Select F4 and then D Data transfer.
2) On the PC, open the DataTransfer.exe program (This is available as a free download from rigelmedical.com).
3) Select Capture then start capture (See Figure 1)
Figure 1. Start capture on DataTransfer.exe
4) Choose a save name and location and change the file type to either .csv or .txt and press Save (See Figure 2)
Figure 2. Save file type on DataTransfer.exe
5) Back on the Rigel device select D Download to PC then F4 to confirm
6) An hour glass appears in the right hand corner while the Rigel device pairs with the PC Bluetooth and should turn to a
Bluetooth sign when it is connected.
7) F4 Send to start sending data from the tester.
8) Once the transfer of data is complete go to the Datatransfer.exe program select Capture then stop capture.
9) The data will now be saved in your chosen location as either a csv or txt file.
Serial connection using the RS 232 cable (Rigel 62353+)
To download using RS 232 the connection use the same method as for Bluetooth however the COM port will always be through COM1.
For Performance Analysers (Uni-Therm)
1) Select Menu, then Data and Transfer Data (See Figures 3 & 4)
Figure 3. Uni-Therm Data Figure 4. Uni-Therm Transfer Data
2) Follow steps 2 to 4 from previous method.
3) On the Uni-Therm press F2 Format to change the file format to either CSV Full or CSV Summary for transfer to PC.
4) Press F3 Port to change the download port to Bluetooth (See Figure 5)
Figure 5. Changing the download port
5) Press F4 START to begin the transfer.
6) When the Data Transfer is complete follow steps 8 and 9 from previous method.
Serial connection using the RS 232 cable
To download using RS 232 the connection use the same method as for Bluetooth however the COM port will always be through COM1.
USB connection Performance Analysers only (Uni-Therm)
1) Install the ERT1557USB driver. (This driver is available as part of the Uni-Therm firmware download, or on request from support@rigelmedical.com)
2) Connect the USB lead between the Rigel unit and the PC.
3) Select Menu, then Data and Transfer Data
4) Select F2 Format and change it to USB.
5) Open DataTransfer.exe and select COM1 from the drop down menu and then set the Bits per second field to 115200 and click Apply.
6) Follow the steps from previous method using Datatransfer.exe program
What’s the process for pairing devices using Bluetooth Favourites?
1) Select F4 and then short key S for Setup and then B for Bluetooth Favourites
2) Scroll to the device type you are attempting to connect to (barcode, printer or computer) and press F3 for set up
3) Select F1 to search for nearby Bluetooth devices and our device should appear in the new menu
4) Select F3 to add this device then F4 to save the changes and return to the Bluetooth Favourites menu
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