CAPNOGARD®
Specifications

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


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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