Performance Verification

Test Equipment Checklist:1

Computer (minimum Pentium/100 using Microsoft Win 95 or NT

operating system)
Mallinckrodt supplied 840 Performance Verification Testing (PVT)
software program
PTS-2000 Performance Test System with filter and couplings (supplied)
PTS2000 Serial Cable (male/female connector ends – included
w/PTS2000)
Serial Card
Null Modem Serial Cable, 4-075361-00 (female/female connector ends)
Trigger Cable, 4-075360-00
Adult patient circuit tubing, part number N-4401008-00 (qty 2 ea.)
4-000338-00, Patient Circuit Wye
4-018506-00, 21.0” Gold Standard Circuit (qty 2)
Luer fitting, female, with 4.75” silicone tubing, 4-008578-00
Connector, Metabolic2, part number 4-011521-00
Stopper, # 1 (qty 2)
Stopper, # 5
Stopper, #5.5, part number 4-076467-00 with Luer fitting 4-071856-00
Test Lung, 1/2 liter, part number 4-000612-00
Test Lung, 3 liter, part number N-3800006-00
Test Lung, 4 liter, part number 4-075578-00
Coupling, part number 4-003443-00 (qty 3)
Connector, part number 4-000845-00
Regulator test hose, part number 4-079050-00

1
Quantity = ONE unless otherwise specified.
2
Early version PVT for units with the Metabolic port connector on the front of the 840

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 840 Performance Verification

1. Insure that the 840 ventilator under test meets the following
conditions:
1.1. Appropriate AC voltage has been set.
1.2. System has been warmed up for 10 minutes.
1.3. Flow sensors have been calibrated.
1.4. Expiratory valve calibration has been run.
1.5. Atmospheric pressure transducer calibration has been run.
1.6. System passes EST.
1.7. System passes VENT INOP test.
1.8. System passes 100% O2 sensor calibration.
1.9. System passes SST.

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2. Calibrating the O2 sensor in the PTS2000.
Using the BreathLab PTS RPTS software, this procedure will require you
to calibrate the PTS2000 with 21% oxygen first, and then 100% oxygen
at a flow rate between 5 – 7 lpm.
2.1. Turn on the PTS2000 and let it warm up to ambient temperature
for at least 10 minutes.
2.2. If not already connected, connect the PTS2000 serial cable to the
computer. Turn the computer on and launch the BreathLabs PTS
RPTS program software on your computer by selecting START
-> PROGRAM -> BreathLab PTS RPTS Ver. 2.0_Rev. B ->
BreathLab PTS RPTS Ver. 2.0_Rev. B (OR current revision
BreathLab software).
2.3. Connect the bacteria filter assembly to the High Flow inlet port of
the PTS2000 as depicted in Figure 1. (NOTE: only the bacteria
filter assembly).
2.4. Connect the high pressure air hose to the DISS fitting on the
Technical Education air regulator assembly, then connect the high
pressure air hose to the wall air system outlet.
2.5. After insuring that the cover is removed from the High Flow
exhaust port at the rear of the PTS2000, connect the black rubber
stopper attached to the air regulator assembly to the inlet bacteria
filter attached to the High Flow port. Flush the system with 21%
O2 for at least two minutes.
2.6. On the computer, you should see the Log On / Session Information
screen. Click on the Calibrate button at the bottom of the screen.
2.7. Next, click on the Calibrate Oxygen button.
2.8. Now, click on the Adjust gain for 21 % O2 button. You should
see the “Adjust 21% O2 Successful” message appear.
2.9. Before doing anything else, disconnect the air hose from the air
supply and remove the air regulator setup from the PTS2000.
2.10. Connect the oxygen hose to the wall oxygen supply and connect
the rubber stopper on the oxygen regulator assembly to the inlet
bacteria filter on the PTS2000 High Flow port.
NOTE: Let the system flush with 100% oxygen for at least 2
minutes!

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 2.11. After the system has been flushed with 100% oxygen for at least 2
minutes, click on the Adjust gain for 100 % O2 button. You
should see the “Adjust 100% O2 Successful” message appear.
2.12. Click on the Exit button twice to go back to the Log / On Session
Information screen. Now click on the Cancel button to exit the
BreathLabs PTS RPTS program.
2.13. Disconnect the oxygen hose from the wall oxygen supply and
remove the oxygen regulator setup from the PTS2000. Turn the
PTS2000, computer, and ventilator (if on) off.

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3. 840 Performance Verification Setup:
NOTE: Follow these instructions step by step. Do not proceed out
of order. Ask the instructors if you have any questions.
3.1. Insure that the ventilator is connected to ac and that the high
pressure hoses are connected to the wall O2 and air supply (the
compressor may also be used to run performance verification).
3.2. Next, physically position the ventilator and PTS2000 close
together, so that the PTS2000 High Flow inlet port is lined up with
the ventilator’s “To patient” port, and that the PTS2000 High Flow
exhaust port is lined up with the ventilator’s “From patient” port.
3.3. Next, connect the gold standard tubing as shown in Figure 1:
“First PVT Setup” on page 56 of this workshop.
3.4. If your ventilator has the white metabolic port connector located
above the exhalation bacteria filter on the front of the BDU,
connect the tube from the PTS2000 low flow inlet port to the
metabolic port connector on the ventilator. Otherwise, skip this
step.
3.5. Connect the cables as shown in Figure 2 on page 57.
3.6. Now, turn on the computer.
3.7. Next, turn on the PTS2000. Make sure the PTS2000 front panel
indicates that it is in REMOTE OPERATION.
3.8. Finally, turn the ventilator on in SERVICE MODE. Select the
Other Screens button and click on the External Test Control
button.
3.9. Now, select Start - > Programs -> BreathLab PTS - >
BreathLab PTS 840 Ventilator Test Software. Click once on
840 VTS to launch the 840 ventilator test software. You should
see the program locating the PTS2000 and ventilator port
connections.
3.10. At the Login Screen, click on the Select username box (a drop
down menu should appear). Select whatever name is available
(example: Tech Service).
3.11. Next, click on the green checkmark button to pull up the 840 Test
Screen.

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 3.12. The System Area is located at the bottom of the Test Screen. The
system portion along the bottom of the screen indicates the system
status, date, and time. Using the buttons in this area, you can
access other system screens, reports, and help.

3.12.1. PTS2000 Functions Screen button

Lets you calibrate and reset the PTS2000

3.12.2. 840 Ventilator Functions screen button

Lets you capture and clear 840 ventilator logs

3.12.3. Test screen button

Takes you to the Test Screen where 840 performance
verification tests are run and can be viewed on-screen.

3.12.4. Log out button

Lets you log out the current user. Returns you to the
Login Screen where you can log in a new user or exit the
system.

3.12.5. Report button

Lets you generate a report from the current data.

3.12.6. Setup Functions screen button

Displays the Setup Functions Screen: adding and
deleting users, selecting a language, and selecting the
tests to skip during a test sequence.

3.12.7. Help button

Accesses the Help file for the BreathLab PTS 840
Ventilator Test Software.

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 NOTE: The Test Controls buttons located at the top of the Test
Screen provide the following options:

Run all tests

Run only the selected test

Run selected test multiple times

Pause testing

Abort testing

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Capturing 840 Ventilator Logs:

Click on the 840 Ventilator Functions screen button (second button from the
right) to access 840 ventilator functions. Now click on the Capture 840
Ventilator Logs button to download the ventilator logs. Next, click on the
Clear 840 Ventilator Logs button. Click on the green check mark button
when the “Clear 840 Ventilator Logs?” prompt appears.

Running the 840 Performance Verification:

3.13. Click on the Test screen button at the bottom of the 840 Ventilator
Functions screen (third button from the right) to return to the Test
Screen.
3.14. To run all 840 performance verification tests, click on the green
arrow button at the top of the Test Screen (last button on the left).
NOTE: A new window will appear giving you the option of
entering manual performance verification information from
procedures which are specified in Performance Verification
Chapter 5 of the 840 Ventilator Service Manual. Go ahead and
click the green checkmark button to begin program testing.
3.15. Follow the on-screen prompts for the first series of tests as listed
on the test screen:
3.15.1. Manual Tests
3.15.2. Atmospheric Pressure Test
3.15.3. Breath Delivery Alarm Test
3.15.4. GUI Alarm Test
3.15.5. Circuit Pressure Test
3.15.6. Exhalation Port Test
3.15.7. Air Flow Test
3.15.8. Oxygen Flow Test
3.15.9. Firmware Revision Test

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 3.16. When the on-screen prompt asks you to perform SST, turn the
ventilator off. Disconnect the gold standard tubing (and, if
applicable, the metabolic port tube) from the ventilator and
PTS2000.
3.17. Now connect the ventilator and PTS2000 as depicted in the
Second PVT setup in Figure 1 on page 56.
3.18. Turn the ventilator on and press the SST button on the lower
ventilator screen. Within 5 seconds, push the test button located
above the BDU/GUI cable connection to run SST.
3.19. Select Adult circuit and HME as the circuit choices for SST.
When prompted to block the wye, using the #1 Stopper, plug the
High Flow Exhaust Port at the rear of the PTS2000.
3.20. After completing and passing SST with the PTS2000 in circuit,
press the exit SST button.
3.21. Now click the green checkmark button located on the computer
screen SST prompt.
3.22. Follow the computer on-screen prompts to run the Volume
Performance Test, Pressure Performance Test, PEEP Performance
Test, and O2 Performance Test.
3.23. At the Overall Test Status PASSED prompt, click on the green
checkmark button.
3.24. Now, click on the Report button at the bottom of the Test screen
(fifth button from the right). Select Standard Test Report
(Formatted). Click on the green checkmark button. Maximize the
screen for better viewing. Use the onscreen black arrows located
at the top on this screen to view all of the test pages available for
viewing (the print function is currently unavailable in the
classroom). Review your test data.
3.25. When done, close out the print preview screen by clicking on the x
at the top right-hand corner of the screen.
3.26. Click on the red x button to exit the print preview window.
3.27. Now, click on the black x button located at the bottom of the Test
screen to log out. Finally, click on the red x button to exit out of
the 840 VTS Login Screen.

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 3.28. Turn the ventilator off. Unless directed to run another PVT,
disconnect the PVT test accessories and store the equipment in the
840 drawer in the workbench.
3.29. Unplug the ventilator ac power cord. Disconnect the gases and
remove the air and oxygen hoses. Put the air and oxygen hoses in
the test equipment drawer in the work bench.

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 To Patient First PVT Setup
Bacteria Filter to High Flow Port with small
Port tube connection to the positive
Gold (+) Low Pressure Port
840 BDU Standard PTS
Tubing 2000
From Patient
Port
Second PVT Setup
Switch to this setup at the PVT Volume Test when asked to run SST:

To Patient .5 liter - Use for

lung most tests
Port
Adult - Use for
PTS2000 3 liter
840 BDU Patient lung 600 ml &
Circuit 2500 ml
ONLY
From Patient
Port Insert cork here during SST. - Use for
4 pressure
After SST, attach lungs here. liter
Figure 1. (PCV) tests
lung ONLY
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 PVT Cable Connections
GUI

GUI Cable
Null Modem Cable

BDU
Trigger Serial
Cable BDU Cable
Serial Port
Com1

LAPTOP
COMPUTER
Service Serial Port Card
Laptop Com 2,3,4:
PTS2000 Must be
Figure 2.
configured
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