LifePak PIP-Trouble Shooting

PIP - 1mV CAL

In order to perform this test the LEADS NOTCH must be set to NO and the recorder must be set to DIAG as described in the PIP-Setup Menu Settings.

1. Confirm that the STD lead remains selected from the previous PIP test (press LEAD SELECT if necessary to select STD).

2. Press RECORD, then press the 1 mV CAL pushbutton on the rear panel once. Confirm that a 10.0 ±0.5mm p-p calibration pulse is printed out as illustrated in Figure 3–5.

PIP - CRT Gain/Aspect Ratio

1. Select LEAD II. Ratio

2. Set the ECG simulator for a 60bpm-NSR signal.

3. Adjust ECG SIZE for a 34 ±2mm p-p ECG display signal.

4. Press RECORD.

5. Confirm that the signal amplitude printed on the ECG paper is 20±1mm p-p.

PIP - Heart Rate

1. With LEAD II selected, set ECG Size to X1.0.

2. Set the ECG simulator for the input rates listed below. Confirm that the systole indicator (the heart-shaped symbol) flashes on the display with each QRS complex and that the displayed HR corresponds:

3. Return the ECG Simulator selection to 60 bpm-NSR.

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