Specifications
TIDAL WAVE® Capnograph
Capnograph
Principle of Operation

Solid state mainstream sensor. Single beam, non-dispersive infrared NDIR) absorption, ratiometric measurement.

Initialization Time

Capnogram within 15 seconds, full specifications within 60 seconds.

Calibration

No calibration required.

CAPNOSTAT® Mainstream CO2 Sensor
Size: 3.30 × 4.24 × 2.16 cm (1.30 × 1.67 × 0.85 in.).
Weight: 18 grams (0.64 oz.), cable excluded
Shock Resistance: Withstands repeated six foot drops to a hard surface.
CO2 Carbon Dioxide)
Range: 0 - 150 mmHg
Accuracy: ±2 mmHg (for 0 - 40 mmHg),
±5% of reading (for 41 - 70 mmHg),
±8% of reading (for 71 - 150 mmHg)
Resolution: 1 mmHg
Response Time: 60 ms
Units: mmHg, kPa, or %
Compensations: N2O & O2 (selectable), Pb (automatic)
Capnogram: Selectable sweep speed
Respiratory Rate
Range: 0-150 br/min
Accuracy: ±1 br/min
Resolution: 1 br/min
Sampling Flow Rate (Model 715 only)

180 ml/min (for non-intubated patients) Response time is less than 200 ms at 180 ml/min flow

Pulse Oximeter
Principle of Operation

Red/Infrared absorption.

SpO2 (Oxygen Saturation)
Range: 0-100%
Accuracy: ±2% SpO2 (for 80-100% SpO2)
(1 SD, or 68% of readings within claim) Unspecified for 0-79% SpO2
Resolution: 1%
Averaging: Menu selectable 2 or 8 seconds
Pulse Rate
Range: 30-250 bpm
Accuracy: ±1% of full scale
Resolution: 1 bpm
Averaging: 8 seconds
Sensors

Reusable Y-Sensor (can be sterilized and used with all patient populations);
reusable adult finger sensor

General
Alerts
Limits: Adjustable limits for ETCO2, SpO2, Respiratory Rate and Pulse Rate. No Respiration Detected adjustable timeout.
Audio: Adjustable volume, two minute silence or off (LED indicators)
Visual: On-screen and LED
Display
Type: Dot matrix, backlit (LCD)
Size: 2.2 × 1.1 inches
Trending Capabilities
Memory: 24 hr., battery backed
Format: 30 minute on-screen or printed in trend or tabular mode.
Download data to personal computer for use with NovaCARD software
Communication Output

RS232 to Seiko DPU-414 printer, NovaCARD software or computer

Physical
Size (height, width, depth): 20 × 9.5 × 4.8 cm (8 × 3.75 × 1.875 in.).
Weight: 793 grams (28 oz.).
Electrical

External Supply (optional)

Input: 120 VAC 60 Hz, or 220 VAC 50 Hz
Battery: Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH): 4.5 hour life
Battery: Standard AA lithium: 5.5 hour life
Environmental
Operating temperature: 0 to +40 °C (32-104 °F)
Operating humidity: 0 to 90% RH non-condensing.

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