SECTION 2

INITIAL SYSTEM SETUP

2.2 Menu Basics

Self Test Mode

Access the SELF TEST from Setup Menu

1. Make sure the Nanoduct is OFF. While pressing and holding down the SELECT key, switch on the
device by pressing the ON key. Keep the SELECT key pressed until the SETUP MENU displays
on the screen. (When the Nanoduct first turns on, a sign-on screen appears for a few
seconds. The Nanoduct then performs a system check and a “Checking Operation”
message displays, followed by the SETUP MENU.)

Scroll down through the menu by pressing SELECT. When the pointer reaches the
SELF TEST item in the menu make selections by pressing ENTER when the pointer is next to the
desired menu item.

The Self Test allows testing of current output, conductivity, and battery voltage.
SETUP MENU
2008-01-31 12:03 1. From the SETUP MENU, select “Self Test” and press ENTER.
WARNING!
Exit Do not run the Self Test while the module is connected to a patient.
Configure
! Self Test
Demo Mode

2. Self Test Mode begins by displaying the battery voltage. A good battery voltage
Self Test Mode reading should be greater than approximately 5.2 volts. Fresh batteries should read
ENTER To Continue approximately 6.4 volts.

Battery Volt: x.xx

3. Connect the electrodes by placing a Pilogel disc in each holder and then holding the
two discs together between two fingers to check the current. The current should read
Self Test Mode approximately 0.5 mA. The instrument continues to read and display the electrode
ENTER To Continue current reading. Current that continually decreases is an indication of low or weak
batteries. Press ENTER to continue with the Self Test.
Connect Electrodes
To Check Current

#.### m.A.

Self Test Mode

ENTER To Continue

Connect To
Calibration Plate
To Check Operation
80 mmol/L eq NaCl
4. Connect to the calibration plate to check for proper operation. The display should
read the value of the calibration point that the cable is connected to. For example, if
connected to the 80 mmol/L calibration point, then the reading on the display should
be 80 mmol/L.

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