Specifications
CAPNOGARD®
Capnograph
Principle of Operation

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

Initialization Time

Capnogram within 15 sec., full specifications within 60 sec.

Calibration

Routine calibration is not required. 15 sec. adapter zero performed when changing to different style of adapter.

Accuracy Verification

Accuracy verifier provided on sensor cable.

CAPNOSTAT® Mainstream CO2 Sensor
Size: 1.30 * 1.67 * 0.85 inches (3.30 * 4.24 * 2.16 cm)
Weight: 0.64 oz. (18 grams) - cable excluded
Shock Resistance: Withstands repeated 6 foot drops
Airway Adapters

Adult/pediatric reusable or single patient use (added dead space < 5cc), neonatal reusable (added dead space < .5cc), and sampling adapter for non-intubated patients.

Sampling Flow Rate

180 ml/min (for non-intubated patients).

CO2 (carbon dioxide)
Compensations: N2O & O2 (selectable), BP (automatic)
Capnogram: Selectable sweep speed (12.5 or 25 mm/sec)
Range: 0 - 100 mmHg
Accuracy: ±2 mmHg (for 0 - 40 mmHg)
±5% of reading (for 41 - 70 mmHg)
±8% of reading (for 71 - 100 mmHg)
Resolution: 1 mmHg
Response Time: 60 ms
Respiratory Rate
Accuracy: ±1 br/min
Range: 0-150 br/min
Resolution: 1 br/min

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General
Alerts
Limits: Adjustable limits for ETCO2, SpO2, Respiratory and Pulse Rates
Audio: Adjustable volume, 2 min. silence or OFF (LED indicators)
Visual: On-screen & red "Alert Bar"
Display
Type: Dot matrix, Cold Cathode Display (CCD)
Size: 5" W * 1.5" H (12.7 * 3.08 cm)
Graphic Trend/Histogram
Memory: 24 hr., battery backed
Format: On-screen or printed, in 30 min., 2, 8, or 12 hr. segments
Communication Output
Digital: RS232 (printer, NovaCARD, computer interface)
Analog: Optional module, 0-1VDC (numerics & waveforms)
Physical
Size: 3.3" H * 9.0" W * 8.0" D (8.38 * 22.86 * 20.32 cm)
Weight: 8 lb (3.63 kg
Electrical
Power requirements: 100-120/200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 30 VA
Battery: Sealed lead acid gel cell, 2 hr. life, 12 hr. recharge
Environmental
Operating temperature: 50-104° F (10-40° C)
Operating humidity: 0-90% relative (non-condensing)

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