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The BioTester ECG simulator has been around for over 10 years,
and up to 50 units are in use in biomedical service centres and
hospitals around Sydney. The first versions were very time
consuming and difficult to make, and the focus on this improved
version has been to reduce the manufacturing cost so that the
BioTesters may be provided at a competitive cost. Other
improvements are crocodile clips for ECG connection (also easily
replaceable), sealed front panel improved and easier software,
reduced features set - only ECG simulation, Stimulator tester and
respiration, and improved accuracy.
The BioTester is a compact instrument, designed to simulate some
functions of a patient. The BioTester is designed for use by a wide
range of different medical personnel. The main applications are for
Biomedical Engineering during routine testing, service and repair
of equipment, by medical personnel during training and by hospital
and medical staff to ensure that functions of equipment is correct
and accurate . The BioTester's main features are:
ECG simulation any rate from 10BPM to 240BPM
Stimulator tester testing stimulators and TENS units
Respiration simulation 0.1R to 10.0R
To run the unit, install a PP3 size 9V battery into the battery
compartment. Now activate the unit by pressing the on/off switch
on the front of the unit. The display will activate and show
"BioTester v3.xx" where 3.xx is the software version. The second
line is the operator ID line (please see Section 12 for a detailed
explanation). This display and the display backlight will be on for 2
seconds, and then the current function will be displayed.
3 OVERVIEW
4 OPERATION
