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Operating Manual Ergometrics ER 900 (English) PDF
Operating Manual Ergometrics ER 900 (English) PDF
ergometrics er900
Art-Nr: 475.037 J Version: 05/02
Operation Manual for Bicycle Ergometer er900
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Table of Contents
EC Declaration of Conformity
Table of Contents.............................................................................................. 1
Foreword ........................................................................................................... 4
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Comments by the Manufacturer for the User......................................................... 5
1.2 Product Relevant Regulations .............................................................................. 6
1.3 Warranty Regulation ............................................................................................ 6
3. Installation ....................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Installation Steps ............................................................................................... 11
3.2 Scope of Delivery .............................................................................................. 11
3.3 Accessories ...................................................................................................... 12
3.4 Transport ........................................................................................................... 12
5. Operation ......................................................................................................... 18
5.1 The Computer - Your Helper ............................................................................... 18
5.2 The Display Unit ................................................................................................ 19
5.2.1 Displayed Parameters and their Meaning .......................................................... 19
5.2.2 Speed display for the patient ............................................................................. 20
5.3 The Printer ........................................................................................................ 21
5.3.1 Configuration of Printer ...................................................................................... 21
5.3.2 Printed Parameters ........................................................................................... 21
7. Configuration .................................................................................................. 31
7.1 General ............................................................................................................. 31
7.2 Call-up of the Monitor Program .......................................................................... 31
7.3 Basic Settings ................................................................................................... 34
7.3.1 Date and Time ................................................................................................... 34
7.3.2 Select Unit for Pressure Display ........................................................................ 35
7.3.3 ECG Start Pulse Duration (only for remote start of ECG).................................... 36
7.3.4 Select Language ............................................................................................... 37
7.3.5 RPM Control ...................................................................................................... 38
7.3.6 Other Parameters .............................................................................................. 39
7.4 Defining an Ergometry Program ........................................................................ 40
7.4.1 Setup of Automatic Program 0 .......................................................................... 41
7.4.2 Definition of Programs 1-8................................................................................. 42
7.4.3 Definition of Program 9 for Pulse-Steady-State Training .................................... 44
9. Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 57
9.1 Cleaning the Unit ............................................................................................... 57
9.2 Cleaning the Blood Pressure Cuff ...................................................................... 57
Foreword:
We are pleased with your decision to purchase our computerized ergometer er900. This is
the appropriate decision for quality and performance.
The computerized ergometer er900 has been specially designed with the medical and ergo-
nomic requirements in mind for quick and valid stress analysis of the cardiovascular system.
Computer control makes a fully automatic process of the entire spectrum of ergometrics.
Numerous programming options ensure that for every patient type there is a specific stress
or training program ready at the touch of a button. Manually controlled stress analysis can
also be carried out by the operator, independent of programs, through manual entry of the
load data. Programs in progress may also be interrupted to control subsequent load steps
by hand.
The built-in automatic blood pressure meter was especially designed for ergometrics. It
assures that systole, diastole and heart rate limits are continuously, automatically, monitored.
The computer controlled execution of all measurements and analysis of results markedly
simplifies the work of the operating personnel. Accordingly, the patient can be more closely
observed and instructed. This allows the ergometric process to be performed with the high-
est level of safety.
The display integrated into the console provides the operator continuously with current mea-
surement data. The integrated printer provides continuous documentation of all measure-
ments resulting from the ergometric process.
We hope that you are successful in your work with the ergometrics er900 ergometer. We
always welcome your constructive remarks and improvement suggestions with regard to the
unit as well as to this handbook.
Your ergoline team
Attention !
This Operation Manual is a part of the unit in accordance with EN 60601-1:1990. It
should always be kept close to the unit. The necessary safety considerations, con-
forming to EC Guideline 93/42 EC are in chapter 2 of this manual.
Complying to the Safety Considerations protects against danger and risk for life
and limb, and prevents from improper application of the Ergometer.
Please comply with all warning signs at the ergometer. Replace missing or dam-
aged signs immediately.
Familiarize yourself with the appropriate handling of the ergometer and all its con-
trol facilities prior to operating the equipment.
While being at work, it is too late !
Never allow that a person without the necessary expert knowledge is operating the
equipment.
By the above guidelines, a save and smooth operation is achieved, delays due to repairs are
avoided, and the requirements for the optimal employment of the equipment are fulfilled.
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Operation Manual Ergometer
Introduction Type er900
1. Introduction
Within this Operation Manual, important comments to ensure the safety and to avoid
potential damage are labelled with the following symbols:
Warning !
Describes a potentially dangerous situation.
Failure to comply may lead to death or serious injuries, or may cause dam-
age to the equipment or to the environment.
F Important !
Application hints to achieve an optimal application of the device and further
helpful information.
This Operation Manual is an integral part of the device and has to be available at the
equipment at any time.
This Operation Manual is designed by the manufacturer according to his best knowl-
edge and experience in the construction, production and operation of the device.
The Operation Manual may be extended via special statements by the operating com-
pany, e.g. for supervision and obligatory registrations, internal maintenance plans, test-
ing intervals.
- the professional application as directed via expert personnel which has been in-
structed for the correct operation of the equipment,
- compliance to the safety relevant information and maintenance comments,
- compliance to the safety regulations, safety comments as well as the precautions in
respect to vocational safety and accident prevention,
- the technical instruction of the operating personnel at the device and for having taken
notice of the Operation Manual,
- the Operation Manual being accessible for the operating personnel.
The following guidelines and regulations apply to the operation of the ergometer:
ergoline GmbH is only responsible for the safety and reliability of this device, if:
m all revisions, enhancements, repairs and service to the device are carried out by
ergoline authorized personnel, e.g. an ergoline dealer,
m ambient electrical service where the device is installed conforms to IEC 601-1 and
m the device is operated in accordance with the Operation Manual.
2. Safety Notices
2.1 Safety
Complying to the safety comments protects from potential injuries and prevents im-
proper application of the ergometer. Each operator of this ergometer as well as per-
sonnel which is in charge of installation, maintenance, examination or repair of this
ergometer, must have read and fully understood the contents of this Operation Manual
prior to operating the unit or doing any work on this device.
Despite the precautions, the operation of the ergometer may involve cer-
tain risk or danger, especially in case of
- improper application or,
- application is not as directed.
This device is not suitable for use in rooms or areas where there is dan-
ger of explosion.
In the event that the pressure in the blood pressure cuff is too high,
remove the cuff from the patient's arm immediately.
F This unit may only be operated for therapy or diagnosis purposes under
the supervision of qualified personnel.
The device is equipped with the following safety and device protecting features :
- High current protection which prevents damage to the device and potential danger to
persons, e.g. in case of short circuit.
Before each use, visually check the ergometer for mechanical damage.
If you detect any damage or functional deficiencies which could impair the patients
or operators safety, do not use ergometrics 900 until it is checked and repaired.
Maintenance:
The user is responsible that the proper function of the ergometer is regularly checked
in time intervals of at least six months.
3. Installation
This section describes the required installation steps in order to establish operational
readiness. The steps described are also required at initial installation after delivery of
the device.
5 not in picture:
1 mains cable, 2,5 m
Final test protocol
Operation Manual
optional :
connecting cable to ECG (not in picture)
3.3 Accessories
Order No. Description
100.948 Thermal paper roll (1 Set = 10 pieces)
200.194 Cuff for ergometry, adults
200.199 Cuff for ergometry, adults (connecting hose 2 m)
200.230 Cuff for ergometry, long version for strong arms
200.231 Cuff for ergometry, special (strong arms/connecting hose 2 m)
200.200 Cuff for ergometry, children
313.420.9 Polar receiver er900
424.016 Polar chest-belt
200.892 Triathlon handle bar er900, incl. Polar receiver cable extension
300.937 Adjustable cranks, pediatric size
200.850 Saddle for children, incl saddle pipe and saddle bellows
475.037 er900 Operation Manual, English Version
475.190 er900 Service Manual
3.4 Transport
F Please ensure that the mains cable is removed prior to transporting the device.
During transport within the same room respectively within the same building, hold onto
the ergometer such that the measurement head is pointing towards you.
Take hold of the handle bar at both sides, and pull the ergometer towards yourself, so
that it is resting on the casters only, and is in balance. Now you may pull the ergometer
easily to the working space within the room.
Please be careful when putting the ergometer down. Otherwise the WSG (= wire
string gauge) of the driving unit may be damaged.
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4.2.1 Keypad 1 3 7 8
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1) Make sure that the power switch is in the 2) Connect the units power plug via the sup-
Off position (not depressed). plied mains cable to a power outlet with
the same voltage as indicated on the label
F When using an ergoline utility cart with suction device, connect the units power
plug to one of the white outlets on the utility cart. The ergometer can then be
switched on and off together with the suction device.
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2) Analog interface for analog control and analog data transfer to ECG.
F The interface pin configuration as well as related technical data are in the
appendix of this Operation Manual.
The unit will subsequently execute a self-test. At the end of the self-test the main menu
will appear as below:
5. Operation
5.1 The Computer - Your Helper
The ergometrics er900 for stress testing was designed so that the ergometric process
can be conducted
In order to achieve this, the computer is an indispensable aid. The integrated and espe-
cially designed blood pressure module for the ergometric process makes computer
monitoring of the patient and his blood pressure condition largely autonomous. The
schematics below demonstrate the versatility of the unit .
At the suggested speed, the patient reaches an ideal total pulse curve, because muscle
friction is kept as low as possible. During the ergometric test, the system monitors
whether the patient keeps to the suggested speed by means of the two LEDs to the
right of the speed display. If the patients speed falls too far, the upper LED flashes
(<<<n+ ); if the patient is too fast, the lower LED flashes ( >>>n- ).
PR INT = The integrated system printer is enabled and prints all displayed parameters
immediately after each load change and/or blood pressure measurement.
PR EXT = The integrated printer is disabled. All data are exported to another system
(ECG, PC or external printer) and printed there.
PR OFF = The printer is turned off. (This setting is only valid for the current stress test
and will revert to INT as soon as the current stress test is terminated.)
2. Recovery Protocol:
Documents each blood pressure measurement
during the recovery phase.
6. Ergometry Process
6.1 General Preparations
6.1.1 Preparation of the Patient
1. Have the patient take his place on the saddle.
2. Position the saddle such that an angle of approx. 10 degrees exists between the extended
axis of the upper body and the thigh when the pedal is at its lowest position. Ask the
patient to stand on the pedals while you adjust the saddle position. Saddle height is ad-
justed by loosening the saddle clamp screw and moving the saddle to the correct position.
3. Move the handlebar to a position such that the test subject can comfortably sit upright. To
do this, loosen the handlebar height clamp handle and adjust appropriately. Next you can
adjust the angle of the handlebar by loosening the handlebar angle clamp handle.
4. Check to see that all of the adjustment clamps are secured. (Do not tighten these with
extreme force.)
5. Put the blood pressure cuff on the patients arm. Position it so that the microphone (marked
with a red ring) is right over the Arteria Brachialis on the inner side of the upper arm. Be
sure that the cuff is not placed so that it can touch another object when the patient has
placed his hand on the handlebar.
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pr.
ap
cuff position
1. Press the red key PROG. and select the appropriate program for the patient with
the numeric keypad.
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2. Enter the patients weight. The ergometer needs this information to calculate exact
PWC values.
3. When necessary, you can alter any parameter to create a special ergometric ses-
sion. These alterations will be lost as soon as the special session is ended. Then
the program will again show the standard base values (see chapter 7. Configura-
tion).
F Altered parameters that are entered prior to program start are lost after the
end of the ergometric session.
When using program 0, the maximum heart rate (HR) should always be entered specifi-
cally for the individual patient. Since this value serves as the target frequency for load-
ing, it must be specifically adapted to the age and health of the patient. The remaining
parameters, in particular the alarm parameter, should be established in the configura-
tion so that even a weak patient can perform the ergometric session without danger.
Here also, all other parameters may be altered for a specific ergometric session.
F Always enter the maximum heart rate (HR) for program 0 specific to the
age and strength of the patient. When possible, provide the ergometer
with a continuous heart rate by using an ear/finger clip, a pulse monitor or
the HR feedback from an ECG.
Patient specific maximum heart rate (HR) should also be entered for program 9 to
reflect the patients training requirements.
F Only use program 9 when a continuous heart rate source is used. That is,
when an ear/finger clip, a pulse monitor or a HR feedback from an ECG is
connected.
The ergometer will begin by measuring the blood pressure value at rest.
F This ergometric process flow description is only valid for use of the ergom-
eter under internal control. When control is exercised by an ECG or PC
refer to the documentation for those devices.
Legend:
= input via operating = Print-out = action via
personnel ergometer
Start of Ergometry
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Press the red START key to begin the ergometric session.
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The measured blood pressure data and the current load data will either be printed by the
internal printer or passed over the RS232 interface to an ECG for documenting there.
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The measured blood pressure data and the current load data will either be printed by the
internal printer or passed over the RS232 interface to an ECG for documenting there.
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The load program will end and the recuperative phase will begin after the red END key is
pressed once. The load will be reduced to 25 Watt for the first minute of the recovery phase
and reduced to zero beginning with the second minute. The patient should continue to pedal for
at least the first minute to avoid venous congestion in the legs.
If the load program is terminated after a blood pressure measurement, the final protocol will be
printed which contains the load, RPM, and heart rate data at the time of termination.
No termination protocol will be printed if termination occurs during an ongoing blood pressure
measurement.
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Concluding Ergometry
Ergometry is terminated completely by pressing the red END key for a second time
F This process flowchart is only representative when the interval for blood pressure
measurements and load increment are equal, otherwise the sequence of mea-
surements and print-outs will be altered. Data output occurs basically at every
value change in blood pressure or load. The sequence will also be altered if the
program is manually modified.
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Press the green button START to begin the ergometric session.
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Enable Manual Control
By pressing the STOP button, the automatic ergometer control is interrupted.
F The interval of the blood pressure measurement still takes place automati-
cally at the preset interval .
7. Configuration
7.1 General
The ergometrics er900 ergometer has numerous setup options to allow the operator to
adapt the device optimally. The most important configuration support is the monitor
program. The monitor program allows the operator to use a set of menus to modify
parameters.
Call-up monitor program mode, as well as call-up of the various sub-menus. When
in monitor program mode, the sub-menu at the position of the cursor is selected
by pressing button MONITOR once more.
Confirm and save changes made in monitor program or the appropriate sub-
menu as well as exit from monitor program mode or a sub-menu.
The programming diagrams on the next page illustrate the structure of the monitor
program.
ACTIVATE PROGRAM PROGRAM No X
ADJUST CLOCK Max.HEARTFREQ. HR < XXX
mmHg - kPa Max.Syst. S < XXXmmHg
ADJUST CLOCK M
YEAR XX MONTH XX ACTIVATE PROGRAM M
DAY XX HOUR XX max.Diast. D < XXXmmHg
MINUTE XX START LOAD Po = XXX W
MAX. LOAD Pmax.=XXX W
ACTIVATE PROGRAM M
Interv. BPM = XX min.
mmHg - kPa M PWC = XXX PWC = XXX
TRAININGSIND. [Y/N]
mmHg (*)
kPa (*)
ACTIVATE PROGRAM M
LOAD STEP 01 : 12
INTERV.LOAD = XX min.
LOAD CHANGE XXX W
MONITOR V.XXX TEST M
TEST +- 5 Va = 5.XX V [ 0.2 ]
ADJUST TORQUE + 5 Vd = 5.XX V [ 0.3 ]
ADJUST OUTPUT +24 V = 2X.X V [ 6V ]
LOAD EXT = 000 W TEST M
U-TD = XXX [ 020 - 150 ]
U-DMS = XXX [ 050 - 250 ]
S = XXXmmHg D = XXXmmHg
1
ADJUST TORQUE M ZERO DMS-AMPL. MM
SET CODE . . .
TORQUE MM
SET CODE . . .
ADJUST LOAD OUTPUT MM ADJUST BPM OUTPUT MM
SET CODE . . . SET CODE . . .
INT [*]
EXT [*] ZERO LOAD EXT MM
SET CODE . . . .
MONITOR V.XXX
ADJUST LOAD INPUT M LOAD - ZERO = XXX W
LOAD INT/EXT
ADJUST LOAD INPUT
ZERO LOAD ADJUST LOAD INPUT MM
ECG RECORD
LOAD EXT SET CODE . . .
= 000 W < >
ECG RECORD XX sec M
P1 * P5 * P9 * M
P2 * P6 * P10 *
P3 * P7 * P11 *
P4 * P8 * P12 *
MONITOR V.XXX TRANSM.SPEED M
ECG - TYPE
LANGUAGE M
GER ( * ) ENG ( * )
FRZ ( * )
CONTR. RPM MM
ON (*)
MONITOR V.XXX OFF (*)
CONTR. RPM
CONTR. INT / EXT
RESERVE CONTR. INT / EXT MM
INT (*)
EXT (*)
MONITOR V.XXX The monitor main menu will appear in the
ACTIVATE PROGRAM display.
ADJUST CLOCK
mmHg - kPa
m Using the cursor buttons in the alpha-
numeric keypad, move the cursor to the
menu item ADJUST CLOCK.
MONITOR V.XXX
ACTIVATE PROGRAM
ADJUST CLOCK
mmHg - kPa
m Call up this subprogram by pressing the
button MONITOR again.
m Use the numeric keypad to enter the cor-
ADJUST CLOCK M rect time and date. The cursor will auto-
YEAR XX MONTH XX matically advance from field to field. Use
DAY XX HOUR XX the arrow keys to move the cursor to a par-
MINUTE XX ticular field.
m Confirm that the information is correct by
pressing the button RETURN . The main
menu will reappear.
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You may now proceed to other menu items
or exit the monitor program by pressing the
RETURN key again.
MONITOR V.XXX
ACTIVATE PROGRAM The monitor main menu will appear in the
ADJUST CLOCK display.
mmHg - kPa
m Call up this subprogram by pressing the
button MONITOR again.
mmHg - kPa M
m Use the arrow keys in the alphanumeric
mmHg (*) keypad to move the cursor to the desired
kPa (*) unit of measure.
7.3.3 ECG Start Pulse Duration (only for remote start of ECG)
The ergometer has a remote start output with which an ECG device can be triggered
(provided that the ECG device has a corresponding input). The feature programmed
below determines the period during which the remote start signal is applied to the out-
put. Signal duration is fully selectable in 1 second steps within a range of 0 - 99. Signal
duration is determined as follows:
MONITOR V.XXX
ACTIVATE PROGRAM
The monitor main menu will appear in the
ADJUST CLOCK
display.
mmHg - kPa
MONITOR V.XXX m Using the arrow keys in the alphanumeric
LOAD INT/EXT keypad, move the cursor to the menu item
ADJUST LOAD - INPUT ECG RECORD.
ECG - RECORD
m Call up this subprogram by pressing the
button MONITOR again.
ECG - RECORD XX sec M
m Enter the period in seconds using the al-
phanumeric keypad. The cursor will auto-
matically advance.
m Confirm the entry by pressing the RE-
TURN key. The main menu will then re-
appear.
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You may now proceed to other menu items
or exit the monitor program by pressing the
button RETURN again.
MONITOR V.XXX
ACTIVATE PROGRAM The monitor main menu will appear in the
ADJUST CLOCK display.
mmHg - kPa
MONITOR V.XXX m Using the arrow keys in the alphanumeric
ECG - TYP keypad, move the cursor to the menu item
TRANSM.SPEED LANGUAGE.
LANGUAGE
m Call up this subprogram by pressing the
button MONITOR again.
LANGUAGE M
m Use the arrow keys in the alphanumeric
GER ( * ) ENG ( * ) keypad to move the cursor to the desired
FRZ ( * ) language.
m Confirm the entry by pressing the RE-
TURN key. The main menu will then re-
appear.
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You may now proceed to other menu items
or exit the monitor program by pressing the
button RETURN again.
Now it is possible to turn off RPM control for these special applications. The load
program is then not aborted, but rather continues regardless of the presence of a mini-
mum RPM value or not. Re-entry into the program is therefore possible at any time.
MONITOR V.XXX
ACTIVATE PROGRAM
ADJUST CLOCK The monitor main menu will appear in the
mmHg - kPa display.
m Using the arrow keys in the alphanumeric
keypad, move the cursor to the menu item
CONTR: RPM.
MONITOR V.XXX (CONTR: RPM is a main menu option that
CONTR. RPM will appear eventually as the main menu
CONTR. INT / EXT scrolls through the display with repeated
RESERVE pressing of the arrow keys.)
m Call up this subprogram by pressing the
button MONITOR again.
CONTR. RPM MM m Use the arrow keys in the alphanumeric
keypad to move the cursor to the desired
ON (*) selection.
OFF (*)
m Confirm the entry by pressing the RE-
TURN key. The main menu will then re-
appear.
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You may now proceed to other menu items
or exit the monitor program by pressing the
button RETURN again.
Setting of ECG-Type
Type selection for an attached ECG unit (for data transmission)
TRANSM.SPEED
ECG specific TRANSM.SPEED selection
Hardware Tests
Determines if the voltages of the system are correct
Torque Adjustment
Adjustment of the drive train unit
F Mixed control is also possible, that is, normal control is internal and, when needed,
control may be transferred to an external device. For mixed control operations
one should ensure that program 8 can be used as a buffer for several interface
modes. Therefore, for mixed control operations only programs 0 through 7, or 9
may be used since program 8 will be used for switching the control type.
The monitor program can be used to establish a basic stress program. Program cre-
ation is done as follows:
MONITOR V.XXX
ACTIVATE PROGRAM
The monitor main menu will appear in the
ADJUST CLOCK
display.
mmHg - kPa
m Call up this subprogram by pressing the
button MONITOR once more.
ACTIVATE PROGRAM M m Select the program number that you wish
Program No 0 to program by entering the program num-
max. HEARTFREQ. HF < XXX ber with the numeric keypad.
max. Syst. S < XXX mmHg
m Program the selected stress program as
l described in this chapter.
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TURN key. The main menu will then re-
appear.
In order to proceed to other menu items,
e.g. defining another program, the moni-
tor program must be called up again.
See above.
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ACTIVATE PROGRAM M m Now you can set the individual parameters.
max . Diast . D< XXX The significance of the parameters for this
START LOAD Po = XXX W special analysis program are described be-
max . LOAD Pmax = XXX W low.
The cursor will automatically skip to the next
field when entry is complete for the current
ACTIVATE PROGRAM M field. Complete entry must be made in each
Interv . BPM = XX min . 0 field in accordance with the number of char-
PWC = XXX PWC = XXX acter positions provided.
TRAININGIND. [ J / N ] N (Example: Start Load Po = 3 characters; en-
try value of 50 Watt would be entered as Po =
050W).
ACTIVATE PROGRAM M The arrow keys may be used to move to any
LOAD STEP 01 : 12 0 field desired. The display will scroll automati-
INTERV. LOAD = XX min . cally when the upper or lower display margins
LOAD INCREMENT XXX W are reached.
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l m Close data entry with button RETURN . The
l selected program is now configured accord-
ing to your choices. Any parameter may still
be changed at the beginning of ergometry for
a specific ergometric run.
max. Heartfreq = alarm parameter, when reached will cause program termination
max. Systole = alarm parameter, when reached will cause program termination
max. Diastole = alarm parameter, when reached will cause program termination
Start Load = load value with which the system begins stressing the patient.
The time interval for the initial load is specified by the interval
for the first load increment.
max. Load = maximum load value that is not to be exceeded
Interv. BPM = interval at which blood pressure readings are to be made
PWC = heart rate value at which a PWC value is to be determined
(PWC value see appendix)
TRAININGSIND. = see appendix
LOAD STEPS = twelve load steps may be programmed individually. An entry
made into any one of these load steps will cause the same
value to be entered into all subsequent load steps.
The load settings of the 12. load step are maintained for all
subsequent load steps up to the 99. load step.
INTERV.LOAD = time interval of the load, that is elapsed time for the respective
load step.
LOAD CHANGE = amount of load change with respect to the previous load step
Example: Initial load = 025 W
Load change 1 = 015 W +
__________
max. Heartfreq. = This is the pulse-steady-state limit for heart rate that is to be used
in this training. When this limit is reached, the ergometer will
take over complete load control to ensure that the patients heart
rate remains stable at this level (by lowering and raising the load
automatically).
max. Systole = Alarm parameter, when reached will cause program termination
max. Diastole = Alarm parameter, when reached will cause program termination
Start Load = Load value with which the system begins stressing the patient.
The time interval for the initial load is specified by the interval
for the first load increment.
max. Load = Maximum load value that is not to be exceeded
Interv. BPM = Interval at which blood pressure readings are to be made.
PWC = Heart rate value at which a PWC value is to be determined
(see ANNEX D.1)
TRAININGIND. = see ANNEX D.2
LOAD STEP = Twelve load steps may be individually programmed. An entry
made into any one of these load steps will cause the same
value to be entered into all subsequent load steps.
The load settings of the 12. load step are maintained for all
subsequent load steps up to the 99. load step.
Interv. LOAD = Time interval of the load, that is elapsed time for the respective
load step.
LOAD CHANGE = Amount of load change with respect to the previous load step
Example: Initial load = 025W
Load change 1 = 015W +
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LOAD step 1 = 040 W
Pulse-Steady-State training may only be carried out when the heart rate is
continuously provided to the system.
8. Structure of Programs
8.1 General Structure of Programs 1-8
(especially athletic
women and men)
strong patients,
(approx. 45kg
weak patients
body weight)
women)
patients
Program No. 1 2 3 4
Start load Po 25 50 50 50
Interval BP in min. 1 1 2 2
Training index N J J J
Load steps 01 01 01 01
02 02 02 02
. . . 03
. . . .
. . . .
Interval load 01 01 01 01
in min 01 01 02 02
. . . 02
. . . .
. . . .
Load change 010 010 025 025
in Watts 010 010 025 025
. . . 025
. . . .
. . . .
Program flowchart:
Pay attention to the execution of the program when programming. The base values that
were entered via the monitor program are not necessarily those that are appropriate for
a given patient. When programming you should only enter upper limit values that apply
to the largest possible group of patients. Any parameter can still be changed for any
specific ergometric run such that the parameters are tailored to the patient. You should
also select alarm values that will prevent over stressing even weaker patients but still
allow for a meaningful test. Select an initial load that will not overburden the weaker
patients. If you do not the circulation condition will show false results and automatic
ergometry is then impossible.
In general, automatic ergometry is only used for acute, mostly weak, patients. Accord-
ingly, you should set the parameters at relatively low levels.
Heart rate is one exception in these parameters. It should only be entered via the moni-
tor program as a nominal value. Adapt this value however, to each individual patient,
prior to ergometry. The ergometer works toward attaining this maximum heart rate.
Program 0 will try to reach the maximum heart rate by using three standard load incre-
ments. You should, therefore, set the maximum heart rate in accordance with the capa-
bilities of the individual patient so as to avoid excessive stress. It is also astute to pro-
vide the ergometer with a continuous heart rate. This can be done with an ear/finger
clip, a pulse monitor or with a heart rate feedback from an ECG unit (see appendix).
F Enter the maximum heart rate via the monitor program only as a nominal value but
adapt this value to each individual patient prior to ergometry.
You should write your program on one of the programming forms before entering the
program on the console of the ergometer. The programming form is an aid that helps
the operator to maintain an overview of the various parameters. The program forms
also represent a permanent record of the programs that are available if the unit should
malfunction. You will find blank programming forms in the appendix to this manual. An
example of a programming form already filled out can be found in this chapter.
F Write your programs on the program forms (as found in the appendix of this manual)
before entering them in the console of the ergometer. This contributes to clarity
and proper record keeping.
Program Listing
Program No.: 0
Load increments:
Step 1 Step 2
Load interval = min. Load interval = min.
Load change = watt Load change = watt
Step 3 Step 4
Load interval = min. Load interval = min.
Load change = watt Load change = watt
Step 5 Step 6
Load interval = min. Load interval = min.
Load change = watt Load change = watt
Step 7 Step 8
Load interval = min. Load interval = min.
Load change = watt Load change = watt
Step 9 Step 10
Load interval = min. Load interval = min.
Load change = watt Load change = watt
Step 11 Step 12
Load interval = min. Load interval = min.
Load change = watt Load change = watt
Program Flow:
Pay attention to the execution of the program when programming. Determine the pa-
rameters for the various patient groups before you begin to program. Select alarm and
load parameters according to average strength characteristics of patient groups. Se-
lect parameter values such that most individuals in the group require no parameter
changes and those that may become necessary are minor. Reserve a program, prefer-
ably program 8, for special patients that require an individualized program. Here, you
can create experimental programs suited to the patients specific requirements. To make
such an experimental program, set all of the parameters for the selected program (e.g.
program 8) to minimum or maximum values, i.e. 0 or 999, so that all automatic control
functions are turned off. Then you can enter the actually desired values for this specific
ergometry just before starting the session.
You should write your program on one of the programming forms before entering the
program on the console of the ergometer. The programming form is an aid that helps
the operator maintain an overview of the various parameters. The program forms also
represent a permanent record of the programs that are available if the unit should mal-
function. You will find blank programming forms in the appendix to this manual.
F Write your programs on the program forms (as found in the appendix to
this manual) before entering them in the console of the ergometer. This
contributes to clarity and proper record keeping.
Program Flow:
Patient for pulse-steady-state training
select program 9
Pay attention to the execution of the program when programming. Since program 9 is a
pure training program, alarm parameters (except for heart rate) should be chosen so
that any danger to the patient is remote. Select a warm-up load parameter (used until
reaching the max. heart rate value set) such that reaching the heart rate value will not go
too quickly or take too long. When the warm-up phase is too short, reasonable pulse-
steady-state training is not possible as the circulatory system has not yet adjusted to
the load. When the warm-up phase is too long, the patient is already tired before the
actual training phase has been reached.
You should write your program on one of the programming forms before entering the
program on the console of the ergometer. The programming form is an aid that helps
the operator maintain an overview of the various parameters. The program forms also
represent a permanent record of the programs that are available if the unit should mal-
function. You will find blank programming forms in the appendix to this Operation Manual.
F Write your programs on the program forms (as found in the appendix to
this manual) before entering them in the console of the ergometer. This
contributes to clarity and proper record keeping.
9. Cleaning
F The unit, blood pressure cuff and related accessories should be regularly cleaned,
if required, daily.
Important !!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord prior to cleaning the unit.
F Use a soft cloth moistened with a mild cleanser to wipe off the unit as needed.
Ensure that the cloth is not fully saturated. A fully saturated cloth may allow
liquid to enter the unit and cause a defect.
F The blood pressure cuff may also be cleaned with mild soapsuds. Only alcohol
may be used to disinfect the cuff. Other disinfectants or the use of strong cleans-
ers may damage the cuff and lead to defects.
The microphone should also be cleaned at regular intervals. To clean the micro-
phone, remove it from its pocket in the cuff (pay attention to its position in the cuff,
it must be replaced in the same position after cleaning - the level side of the
microphone has to be pointing towards the arteria).
Clean it with a mild detergent or alcohol.
Appendix A: Interfaces
The bicycle ergometer er900 features a number of interfaces. Data can be transmitted or
received by the ergometer in analog or digital modes. Complete external control of the ergo-
meter from a PC or ECG is possible via these interfaces. These interfaces are also capable
of transferring information to external devices (PC or ECG). ergoline provides a wide range
of control variations using a variety of control protocols with a combination of analog and
digital signals. These protocols permit the ergometers connection to practically all ECG
units on the market that have an ergometric program. You will find the interface protocols in
this appendix.
Voltages:
logic low logic high
Transmit Output (Pin 1) >+7 V <-7 V
Receive Input (Pin 5) >+3 V <-3 V
Baud rate:
2400/4800 Baud
Protocol:
Format ASCII
Start bit 1
Data bits 8
Stop bit 1
Parity None
Handshake None
Hardware Connection :
Transmission Protocol :
A protocol will automatically be produced at every blood pressure measurement and at ev-
ery load increment. This data will be sent to the RS-232 interface without a prompt, com-
mand, or service request from the external device.
Control of load and blood pressure measurements as well as the monitoring of alarm param-
eters is handled internally from the console of the ergometer.
Baud rate:
2400/4800 Baud
Protocol:
Format ASCII
Start bit 1
Data bits 8
Stop bit 1
Parity None
Handshake None
Hardware Connection :
Transmission Protocol
Protocol:
Format ASCII
Start bit 1 Remark: Applies only to the RS-232
Data bits 8 digital interface
Stop bit 1
Parity None
Handshake None
Hardware Connections :
Pin 1 Transmit (Output)
Pin 2 GND
Pin 3 NC
Pin 4 CTS
Pin 5 Receive (Input)
Transmission Protocol:
In contrast to purely digital transmission, ECG type P4 protocol always responds, upon
demand, with a standardized data record. The string consists of 54 alphanumeric char-
acters with Carriage Return and Line Feed as line delimiters. The RS-232 will only
accept the S<CR> command. All other characters will be ignored. Ergometry cannot
be terminated with an interface command. The ergometry will automatically terminate,
at the latest, six minutes after the test subject ceases to pedal. Error measurements of
the blood pressure unit are discernible in that all values in the data string are set to
000.
The ergometer will begin the ergometry by taking the blood pressure measurement at rest. After
the blood pressure measurement is completed, the following string will be sent from the ergometer.
NR.01,SYST:xxxmmHg,DIAST:xxxmmHg,Pulse:xxx/min<CR><LF>
The pre-set load will be applied after the data record has been sent.
After every new start command a new blood pressure measurement will be taken and then the data record
(as below) reported.
NR.xx,SYST:xxxmmHg,DIAST:xxxmmHg,Pulse:xxx/min<CR><LF>
Remark:
NR.xx, SYST: xxx mmHg , DIAST: xxx mmHg ,PULSE: xxx/min <CR><LF>
Voltages :
logic low logic high
Transmit Output (Pin 1) >+7 V <-7 V
Receive Input (Pin 5) >+3 V <-3 V
Baud rate:
2400/4800 Baud
Protocol:
Format ASCII
Start bit 1
Data bits 8
Stop bits 1
Parity None
Handshake None
Hardware Connection :
Transmission Protocol:
A protocol will automatically be produced at every blood pressure measurement and at every
load increment. This data will be sent to the RS232 interface without a request from the
external device.
Control of load and blood pressure measurements as well as the monitoring of alarm para-
meters is handled internally from the console of the ergometer.
Baud rate:
2400/4800 Baud
Protocol:
Format ASCII
Start bit 1
Data bits 8
Stop bit 1
Parity None
Handshake None
Hardware connection:
Transmission Protocol :
L xxx <CR> --- Sets load increment to xxx Watts per minute. (The load will be
increased in 1 Watt steps over the period of one minute.)
A xxx <CR> --- Sets the initial load Po (load value to start of ergometry ) to xxx in
Watts.
P xxx <CR> --- Sets the maximum pulse rate to xxx per min. (Only makes sense
for pulse steady state training.)
s <CR> --- Start of ergometer with the initial load Po without a prior Po
blood pressure measurement at rest.
I <CR> 0900P10VXXX- Identification string of the ergometer. The string contains the device type
<CR> 0900-, ECG interface protocol - P10 - and software version number -
VXXX
Remark:
W xxx <CR>
MONITOR V.XXX
ECG - TYP
TRANSM.SPEED
LANGUAGE
m Move the cursor with the arrow keys in the
P1 P5 P9 M
P2 P6 P10 alphanumeric keypad to the correct ECG-
P3 P7 P11 TYPE.
P4 P8 P12
m Confirm your programming entries by press-
ing the RETURN key. The unit will then auto-
matically reset and return to the starting state
l once again.
l
l
You may now continue with other settings or
exit the monitor program by pressing the RE-
TURN key again.
The monitor main menu will appear in the dis-
MONITOR V.XXX play.
ACTIVATE PROGRAM
ADJUST CLOCK
mmHg - kPa
m Use the arrow keys in the alphanumeric key-
pad to move the cursor to the menu item
TRANSM.SPEED.
MONITOR V.XXX
ECG - TYP
TRANSM.SPEED
LANGUAGE
m Call up this subprogram by pressing the
MONITOR key again.
m Move the cursor with the arrow keys in the
TRANSM.SPEED M
alphanumeric keypad to the desired baud
rate.
2400 Baud (*)
4800 Baud (*)
MONITOR V.XXX
The monitor main menu will appear in the dis-
ACTIVATE PROGRAM
play.
ADJUST CLOCK
mmHg - kPa
m Use the arrow keys in the alphanumeric key-
pad to move the cursor to the menu item
LOAD INT/EXT.
MONITOR V.XXX
LOAD INT/EXT
ADJUST LOAD - INPUT
ECG - RECORD
LOAD INT-EXT M
m Move the cursor with the arrow keys in the
alphanumeric keypad to the desired selec-
INT (*)
tion.
EXT (*)
m Confirm your programming entries by press-
ing the RETURN key. The main menu will
appear again.
l
l You may now continue with other settings or
l exit the monitor program by pressing the RE-
TURN key again.
If external control has been selected, the dis-
play will now show P=ext instead of P=000 in
the upper left-hand corner.
MONITOR V.XXX The monitor main menu will appear in the dis-
ACTIVATE PROGRAM play.
ADJUST CLOCK
mmHg - kPa
m Use the arrow keys in the alphanumeric key-
pad to move the cursor to the menu item
TEST.
MONITOR V.XXX
TEST
ADJUST TORQUE
ADJUST OUTPUT
m Call up this subprogram by pressing the
MONITOR key again.
m The current setting for external load will now
be displayed along with the current values for
null voltages on the blood pressure units
transducer (C-BPT) and on the expansion
BEL-EXT = 000W TEST M strip of the drive unit (C-ES). The air system
U-TD = XXX [020 - 150] on the blood pressure measurement unit can
U-DMS = XXX [050 - 250] also be pressurized to test for a leak and to
S = 000 mmHg D = 000 mmHg see that it displays correctly.
m Pressing the RETURN key will cause an exit
from the test program at any time.
Program Listing
Trainingsind. J N
Load increments:
Step 1 Step 2
Load interval = min. Load interval = min.
Load change = watt Load change = watt
Step 3 Step 4
Load interval = min. Load interval = min.
Load change = watt Load change = watt
Step 5 Step 6
Load interval = min. Load interval = min.
Load change = watt Load change = watt
Step 7 Step 8
Load interval = min. Load interval = min.
Load change = watt Load change = watt
Step 9 Step 10
Load interval = min. Load interval = min.
Load change = watt Load change = watt
Step 11 Step 12
Load interval = min. Load interval = min.
Load change = watt Load change = watt
Table 5.3, Pulse relevant performance characteristics PWC130 PWC150 and PWC170, recorded in our institute, that are based upon non-condi-
tioned men between ages 30 and 70 given in, Watt/kg.
Standard values for PWC in Watt/kg body weight. The mean deviation is 0.4 Watt
men women
PWC130 1,50 1,25
PWC150 2,00 1,60
PWC170 2,50 2,00
training indicator = S - D * HR * M
P
S = maximum systole
D = maximum diastole
HR = maximum heart rate
M = patients weight
P = maximum performance
chest strap
receiver