SimCube NIBP Simulator

TM

Service Manual
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Table of Contents

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 SimCube Service Manual TM

Models SC-1, SC-2, SC-3, SC-4 and SC-5

1. Overview
1.1 SIMCUBE OVERVIEW
The SimCube simulation system provides NIBP simulation in a small, portable, easy to use
package. In addition to NIBP simulation, optional ECG, respiration and invasive blood
pressure simulation are available. Combined with the Battery Boost option and the OxSim
the SimCube family or products are the biomedical engineers ultraportable tools of choice.

1.2 CALIBRATION OVERVIEW

Calibration of the SimCube is simple and may be done by qualified individuals by using the
processes provided in this document. NIBP calibration is done via an access hole on the
top of the SimCube. ECG R-wave calibration is done by lifting the faceplate and accessing
the calibration potentiometer located on the ECG PCBA. IBP is calibrated at the factory with
0.1% resistors. If IBP calibration check yields the need for re-calibration, contact Pronk
Technologies technical support for assistance.

1.3 WARRANTY
The SimCube has a three year warranty. Pronk Technologies provides many assembly
level parts to repair the SimCube if it is out of warranty or if it is necessary to performs
repairs outside of the factory. A list of parts is provided in this document.

1.4 SERVICE CAUTION

The SimCube is small, and so all the electronics, mechanics and pneumatics that make up
the SimCube are compact and specifically routed. When opening up the SimCube care
must be taken to note the routing and positioning of all harnesses, pneumatics and other
assemblies. When reassembling these must be correctly re-positioned to ensure proper
operation of the SimCube. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

1.5 TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Pronk Technologies is dedicated to providing support to our customers in whatever manner
they need. Our technical support staff are available by phone or email to provide help from
operation level to component level. Whether it is an application issue, a service issue, or
your thoughts about how our products could better fit your needs, we look forward to
hearing from you.
2. SimCube Specifications
Physical Dimensions
Size 3x 3 x 3.5 (7.6cm X 7.6cm X 8.9cm)
Weight 2.5 Lbs
Power External A/C Adaptor (Output: 6VDC / 2amps,
2.1mm, center positive connector) or
4 AA Batteries (with Battery Boost Option)
NIBP Connection Quick Disconnect, Female
ECG/Resp Connection 10 ECG snaps
IBP Connection Mini-DIN
Manometer
Range (SC-1, 2, 3, 4) 0 480 mmHg
(SC-5) 400 to + 400 mmHg
Precision (SC-1, 2, 3, 4) 0.5 mmHg
(SC-5) 0.1 mmHg
Accuracy +/-1% of reading
User Interface
Single Button Operation
Operating Modes Adult NIBP
Neo NIBP
Hypertensive NIBP
Hypotensive NIBP (SC-5 only)
Manometer
Peak Detect (SC-3, 4, 5 only)
HR Seq. Alarm Test (SC-4, 5 only)
ECG Pace ON
Arrhythmia Sequence (SC-5 only)
Heart Rate Sequence (SC-4, 5 only)
Invasive BP Zero (SC-5 only)
Invasive BP 100, 200 (SC-5 only)
Invasive BP Sequence (SC-5 only)
NIBP Adult Simulation
Simulated Pressure 120/80 (100) mmHg
Simulated Heart Rate 70 bpm
Simulated Pulse Volume 1 ml
NIBP Neonatal Simulation
Simulated Pressure 70/40 (55) mmHg
Simulated Heart Rate 95 bpm
Simulated Pulse Volume 0.5 ml
NIBP Hypertensive Simulation
Simulated Pressure 190/120 (150) mmHg
Simulated Heart Rate 70 bpm
Simulated Pulse Volume 1 ml
NIBP Hypotensive Simulation (SC-5)
Simulated Pressure 80/40 (60) mmHg
Simulated Heart Rate 70 bpm
Simulated Pulse Volume 1 ml
ECG Simulation (SC-2, 4, 5)
Isolated Yes
Synchronized with NIBP Yes
R Wave Size 1mV (lead I) +/- 5%
R Wave Width 35 ms
Wave Shape QRS wave
 Connection 10 Snaps
Simulation Rates 70, 95, Asystole, Arrhythmia (SC-5), Pacer, HR seq.
(SC-4, 5)
HR Sequence (SC4, 5)
30 seconds each of:
30, 60, 90, 120, 45, 160, and 220 bpm
Pacer Simulation
Isolated Yes
Synchronized with NIBP Yes
Pacer Size 3 mV
Pacer Width 1.2 ms
Respiration Simulation
Isolated Yes
Synchronized with NIBP Yes
Wave Shape Square Wave
Size 4 Ohm
Rate 35 bpm (47 bpm for neonatal)
Simulation rates 20, 40, Apnea, Sequence = 00, 30, 45, 60, 22, 30, 80,
110.
Arrhythmia Simulation (SC-5)
Cardiac failure sequence: ~ 90 seconds of normal
beats interspersed with PVCs and Runs, followed by
~20 seconds of VTAC, followed by ~35 seconds of
VFIB, concluding with ~30 seconds of asystole.
Peak Detect
Precision 0.5mmHg (SC-4)
0.1mmHg (SC-5)
Invasive Blood Pressure Simulation
(SC-5 )
Isolated Yes
Synchronized with NIBP Yes
Excitation Voltage DC range = 3.3 to 5.7 AC range = 6.65 to 11.4p-p
Pressure range 0-250 mmHg
Simulated Pressure accuracy +/- 1 mmHg
Wiring + Excit = pin 1, - Excit = pin 4, + Sig = pin 3, -Sig = pin
6
Simulation rates Dynamic = 120/80, 70/40, 190/120.
Static = 0, 100, 200.
Step = 0,25,50,100,150,200, 250
Environmental
Voltage Range 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
3. SimCube Mechanics
The SimCube is made up of three primary assemblies as shown below. These are:
The Face Plate Assembly. This includes:
The face plate and front decal
The Main PCB on standoffs
The pneumatic bulkhead
The IBP connector (SC-5 only)
The Housing Assembly. This includes:
The Metal housing
The power Jack
The ECG PCB and Snaps (if applicable)
The Motor Assembly. This includes:
The Motor
The NIBP plastic
The Interrupter PCBA
The pneumatic harness

These three assemblies are held together by 4 #6-32 screws which extend all the way
through the unit from the back of the Motor Assembly and which are held in place with acorn
nuts on the front of the Face Plate Assembly. The two screws nearest the ECG PCBA are
insulated.

Housing
Face Assembly
Plate Motor
Assembly Assembly

3.1 FACE PLATE ASSEMBLY

The Main PCBA assembly is mounted onto the Faceplate via three inch standoffs and
when all the interconnecting wire harnesses and pneumatic assembly are disconnected,
can be removed from the SimCube as a complete assembly. With the Face Plate Assembly
removed from the unit, the main PCBA can be removed by removing the three plastic nuts
holding it in place. There are two different main PCBA assemblies. The SC-1 through SC-4
Main PCBA is based on a PIC16F872, while the SC-5 SimCube is based on a PIC16F876.

A SC-5 Face Plate assembly is shown below. The layout of a SC-4 through SC-4
Face Plate assembly is the same except that that there is no IBP connector and the
programming connector is populated differently. Also, the SC-1 through SC-4 use analog
rather than digital calibration, so the Calibration switch is replaced with a calibration
potentiometer.

SC-5 Face Plate Assembly

Program / Comm
Connector
CPU (8 pin)

Pressure
Interruptor Transducer
Connector Pneumatic
(3 pin) Bulkhead

IBP
ECG Connector
Connector (6 pin)
(4 pin)
Calibration
Button IBP
Motor Mini-Din
Connector Connector
(4 pin)
3.2 HOUSING ASSEMBLY
The housing assembly is shown below.

ECG Power
Snaps Jack and
Calibration Harness
Hole
ECG
PCBA and
Harness
 The ECG PCBA is mounted on the shafts of the snaps on the inside of the Housing
Assembly. Note that for proper operation the ECG it must be electrically isolated from the
rest of the assembly. Opto-couplers carry the signals across while keeping the ECG circutry
isolated, but it is also critical to maintain the mechanical isolation between the PCBA and
the aluminum housing. The correct stack up of mounting hardware to maintain this
isolation is shown below. The snap feeds from the outside of the housing through a plastic
shoulder washer. On the inside of the housing a plastic washer sits between the housing
and the PCBA. On the top of the PCBA the snap is retained and held to the pad on the
PCBA via a lock-washer and a #4-40 small pattern nut. Metallic contamination under the
ECG PCBA on any of the plastic hardware can violate the electrical isolation and lead to
reduced ECG performance.

Shoulder Plastic
Washer Washer
ECG Lock
Snap Washer
and Nut

A calibration hole is provided in the top of the housing assembly to allow calibration of the
manometer without disassembly of the unit. It can be accessed by lifting the foil tape.

On the wiring harness that comes from the ECG PCBA, Pin 1 or Red color wire is ECG,
which contains the digitized ECG signal, Pin 3 or Blue color wire is RESP, which contains
the digitized respiration, and Pin 2 or Green color wire is PACE, which contains the pacer
artifact signal. Pin 4 or the black wire is ground.
3.3 MOTOR ASSEMBLY
The Motor Assembly is shown below:

Motor
Pneumatic
Harness

Interrupter
Cam PCBA

Slide
Home
Position
Bearing Dot

Elastic
Frame
Tube

This assembly functions as follows: The Motor turns the Cam, which moves the Slide (via
the bearing) and compresses the Elastic Tube, which creates pressure pulses. The
pressure pulses are conveyed to the bulkhead and pressure transducer via the pneumatic
harness. A tab on the top of the Slide breaks the beam of a photo interrupter, which is
mounted on the interrupter PCBA. The Frame provides the structure for the assembly.
The Cam is equipped with a home position Dot, which allows us to observe and express
Cam position and movement. Cam position is expressed in terms of clock hands with the
assembly oriented as shown. Normal home position (shown), for example, is usually
between 12:30 and 1:30.
Note that all connections on the pneumatic harness are sealed with silicone glue to reduce
any chance of leakage around the hose barbs on the fittings. If the harness is
disassembled for any reason all joints that have been disturbed should re-glued.
4. SimCube Electronics
VCCRAW

U8

5. J32
lp2951
8 IN OUT1
7 FBKSENS2
6 TAPSHDN 3
5 ERR GND 4 R24
2k
VCC

+
C7
+

C6 47uF
1000uF
TP2
R25 TP
1k
R10
500 R11
VCCRAW
500 R12
500 R13
R5 R7 R8 500
10k 10k 10k
C19

+
R4 C18 0.1u
1k R1 R23 47uF
10k J5 10K U1
VCC 74HC595
R26 16 VCC O0 15 VCCRAW
1k 14 O1 1
11 DATA
CLK O2 2
12 LD O3 3
R14 IRF7304 TP6
MOTOROE 13 O4 4
VCC 10 /OE O5 5
500 Q1A Q1B TP
9 /CLR O6 6
U6 8 OUT
GND O7 7
PIC16F873A
VR1
100K 50% MCLR B7
PCUFF A0 B6
HOME A1 B5 IBPLD TP7
A2 B4 MODEEN TP
10MHZ A3 B3 MODELD
A4 B2 MOTORLD DIGLD R15 IRF7304
C2 C1 A5 B1 VCC
22pf 22pf GND B0 500 Q2A Q2B
CLKIN VCC VCC
CLKOUT GND R2
PACE C0 C7/RXS RXSERIAL 1K
ECG C1 C6/TXS TXSERIAL
C2 C5/SDO SDATAOUT S1 J30
SCLOCK C3/SCK C4/SDI SDATAIN 2 1 GND
S2 IRF7307 IRF7307
2 1 R16
VCC
500 TP8
R3 VCC Q3B Q4B TP
1k C5
0.1u VCCRAW
P Channel
J6

RESP U7
R17 N Channel TP9
DIG1 B TP
DIG2 G 500 Q4A
D A
Q3A
L C
Q5 E NC
NPN DIG3 F
DP NC R46
Q6 DIG4 NC 1k
NPN

Q7 U2 R19
74HC595 1K
NPN
TP20 VCC O0
TP Q8 DATA O1
NPN CLK O2
LD O3
TP21 /OE O4
TP /CLR O5
OUT O6 VCCRAW
GND O7 C11
U15 R30 R32 0.1u
TLP190 6 100k 500k U9
1 IN+ OUT+
3 IN- OUT-4 74HC595
C13 VCC O0
0.1u DATA O1
R18 CLK O2
100k 40% DIGLD LD O3
/OE O4
/CLR O5
ISOGND OUT O6
GND O7

R34 U10
500k 74HC595
16 VCC O0 15
14 DATA O1 1
SDATAOUT 11
Q9 SCLOCK 12 CLK O2 2
TP22
PNP MODELD 13 LD O3 3
TP MODEEN 10 /OE O4 4
9 /CLR O5 5
8 OUT O6 6
U14 Q10 GND O7 7
NPN
1 TLP190
OUT+ 6
3 IN+
IN- OUT-4
D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8
1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2
LED0 LED0 LED0 LED0 LED0 LED0 LED0
R33 VCCRAW
200k C12
C14 0.1u
0.1u

ISOGND

TP4
R50 H21A1 R51 TP
620 U12 10K TP3
J7 J4 VCC TP
1 LEDA E4
2 LEDC C3 HOME
ISOGND
PCUFF
J8 VCC
U13 C4
R20 2k
TLP190 6 U4 R21 R27 0.1u
1 IN+ OUT+ 1k
3 IN- U21 200k U17
OUT-4
PRESXDCR 2 INA326 MCP3301
R52 R9 VCC 3 REF+ SIG+ R1A R1B VREFVCC
100k 100k J17
VINMVCC IN+ CLK
VINP
VOUT IN- DOUT
1 REF- SIG-4 GND REF GND *CS
IOVCC
C26 R44
0.1u 200k C25 C21 R6
1u D10 1k
U3 0.1u
ISOGND C8 C10 MAX232
R55 914 1u C1+ VCC
1M 1u
V+ GND
+

C17 C1- ROUTA C3 R22

47uF C2+ RINC 0.1u 200k
C9 C15 C2- TOUTC J9
1u 1u V- TINA
ROUTB TINB
RIND TOUTD
R36 IOVCC
60k D9
V5
P1
IOGND DIGLD
SDATAIN
R37 SCLOCK
499 U18
V4 V6 U19
12F508
P1 P1 VCC GND 1 IRDET
R54
B5 B0/PD 2 VOUT
100k
B4 B1/PC 3 GND
VCC
R38 B3/VP B2
499 V3 LL
Q11
PMBFJ109 P1 P1
D
G R39
S
360 LA
P1 R56 R58
D1 30 R45 1.02k J2
R40 1.02k 0.1% EXPLUS
499 U20 0.1% BP2PLUS
V1 RA C20 TPS60403 BP1PLUS
U16 1u EXMINUS
HCPL-090J U11 C27
R47 P1 P1 100uF BP2MINUS
+

100k DAC8811 OUT CF+ BP1MINUS

CLK *CS U30B IN
VCC VCC1VCC2 MCP6002 R35 R41
R42 GND1GND2 SDI VDD CFM GND 30k
V2 SDATAOUT IN1 OUT2 RFB GND 6 + 0.1% 30k
499 VREFIOUT 0.1%
8

SCLOCK IN2 OUT2 7

5 C24
P1 IBPLD IN3 OUT3 R53
4

IN4 OUT4 C23 30k R31 R29 R28

R49 NC NC 10pf 0.1% 1.02k 30k 1.02k
4.3k RL
GND1GND2 1u 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%
R43 R48 P1
60k 4.3k C22 TP1
U30A 1u
TP
+2
8

1
3
C16
4

47uF
SimCube (SC-5) Rev J
+

ISOGND
5.1 POWER SUPPLY
Input voltage (6V DC) comes in at J22 as VCCRAW which is used for running the motor and
display. C6 prevents transient spikes on this Signal. VCCRAW is then regulated VCC (4.xx
V) by U8.

5.2 MICROCONTROLLER
The microcontroller is clocked at 10MHz by X1, and held in reset until power is stable by U8.

5.3 DISPLAY AND USER INTERFACE

Numeric display data is presented to the 4 digit, seven segment display (U7) by serial to
parallel latches (U2 and U2). Data is fed to the latches by the microcontroller via the SPI
synchronous serial bus (SDATAOUT,SCLOCK). The mode display LEDs are also
presented with data from a serial to parallel latch (U10) which is also on the SPI bus. S1 is
the larger yellow button on the face of the unit.

5.4 PRESSURE MEASURMENT

Cuff pressure is measured the pressure transducer (U7), amplified by an instrumentation
amplifier (U21) and then digitized to 13 bit resolution by the ADC (U17). The ADC
communicates with the microcontroller via the SPI bus. There is no analog calibration
adjustment, rather during the calibration process reference points are established and
stored in EEPROM. The microcontroller coordinates this process via the use of the
calibration push button, S2. VR1 is not installed on SC-5 boards.

5.5 MOTOR DRIVE

The SimCube uses a bipolar, 2 winding, 3V stepper motor. This means that during the step
pattern progression the windings need not only to be turned off and on, but also to be
reversed in polarity. This is normally done with switch configuration called a H bridge, and
is illustrated below:

V+ V+

Switch 1 Switch 3

Winding

Switch 2 Switch 4

Ground Ground

When the winding needs to be at a positive polarity Switch 1 and Switch 4 are turned on
while Switch 2 and Switch 3 are turned off. When the winding needs to be at a negative
polarity Switch 2 and Switch 3 are turned on and Switch 1 and Switch 4 are turned off.
The SimCubes motor windings are connected at J20, with the first winding between pin 1
and pin2 and the second winding between pin 3 and pin 4. Each winding has a H bridge,
and the two windings are placed in series, so the H bridges are placed with one on top of
the other. The FETs Q1 through Q4 form the actual switches. These are controlled by the
serial to parallel latch, U1 which is run by the microcontroller via the SPI bus.

5.6 PHOTO-INTERRUPTER
The photo-interrupter is U12. It presents an analog output which represents how much of
the light path in the interrupter is occluded by the tab on the top of the slide. This value is
fed to an analog input on the microcontroller.

5.7 ECG SIMULATION

The ECG simulation circuit starts with the signals ECG, PACE, and RESP coming out of the
microcontroller. The ECG signal is a pulse width modulated square wave, where the width
of each pulse represents the correct amplitude of each R wave at any give point in time.
The PACE signal is a narrow pulse which goes high when the simulated pacemaker is to fire
and the RESP signal is a slow square wave which toggles value twice for each simulated
breath. These signals are fed to the ECG PCB via J6 and J8.
Once on the ECG PCBA the three signals are sent across the isolation barrier formed by the
opto-couplers U13, U14, and U15. Note that these opto-couplers are photo-voltaic: they
generate an output voltage on the isolation side from only the light they receive from the non
isolation side. This means that no isolation power supply is necessary.
The ECG signal comes across via U15. The PWM frequency is filtered out by R30 and
C13, then the signal is gain adjusted via R18. The signal is then scaled down and fed to the
ECG ladder formed by R37 through R42.
The pace signal comes across on U14. Note that this signal bypasses the low pass filter
used by the ECG signal so that it can represent the higher frequency pacemaker signal.
The RESP signal comes across on U13. The signal is rescaled and processed to prepare it
to drive the gate of JFET Q11. Q11, when on, switches a 200k parallel resistance across
the ECG ladder effectively changing the resistance value of each resistor in the ladder.

5.8 IBP SIMULATION

Like the ECG circuit the IBP circuit is separately isolated. Also, like the ECG circuit, there is
no specific isolation power supply. In the case of the IBP the supply is derived from the
excitation voltage supplied by the monitor to the transducer. For most monitors the
excitation voltage is a 5V DC signal, however some monitors use an AC excitation or a
pulsed DC excitation. Support for these adds some complexity to this circuit.
The excitation voltage comes in via J2 pin 1. It is buffered by R56, and peak captured by
D1 and C27, forming a positive DC supply. This positive supply voltage is fed to the DAC
(U11) and OpAmp (U30), and also to a charge pump inverter (U20). The charge pump
inverter generates a negative supply voltage, which is also used by the DAC and OpAmp.
The DAC (U11) is controlled by the microcontroller via the SPI bus signals which are
isolated by U16. The digitally programmed values are multiplied by the reference voltage
(which is the excitation voltage) and presented as a current to U30 which transforms them to
a negative voltage. So the signal at TP1 represents the desired BP value multiplied by the
excitation voltage signal, and inverted. This signal is scaled down and biased to of the
excitation voltage by the output resistor network and fed to the negative transducer signal
output (J2 pin 6). The positive transducer signal output (J2 pin 3) is tied to the excitation
voltage. The negative excitation voltage is tied directly to IBP isolation ground on J2 pin 4.

The diagrams below show the pin-out of the IBP signals

Signal Name Pin Number

Excitation Plus 1
Excitation Minus 4
Signal Plus 3
Signal Minus 6
No Connect 2
No Connect 5

IBP connector pin-out

Looking at SimCube face

5.9 SC-1 THROUGH SC-4 VS. SC-5 ELECTRONICS DIFFERENCES

The schematic diagram for the PCBA used on the SC-1 through SC-4 is shown below. It is
mostly identical to the SC-5 previously discussed, with the following exceptions:
There is no IBP Circuit
The instrumentation amplifier for the pressure transducer is made up of discreet opamps
(U5), rather than being an integrated instrumentation amplifier.
The ADC on board the microcontroller is used to digitize the cuff pressure signal rather than
a separate ADC as on the SC-5.
Manometer calibration is performed by using a potentiometer to modify a reference signal
rather than by using the button to modify EEPROM constants as on the SC-5.
 VCCRAW

U8
lp2951
J32 IN OUT VCC
FBKSENS
TAPSHDN
ERR GND

+
C7
+
C6
1000uF 47uF VCCRAW

TP2
TP C19

+
1 2
C18

2 1
0.1u
47uF

VCCRAW
R10
R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 500 R11
1k 1k 1k 1k 1k 500 R12
500 R13
J5 500
R1 U1
1k 74HC595
16 15
VCC 14 VCC O0 1
11 DATA
CLK
O1 2
O2
12 LD O3 3
R14 IRF7304 TP6
13 /OE O4 4
10 /CLR 500 Q1A Q1B TP
O5 5
9 OUT O6 6
U6 8 GND
X1 PIC16F872 O7 7
10MHZ
MCLR B7
PCUFF A0 B6
TP7
HOME A1 B5
C2 C1 A2 B4 TP
22pf 22pf PCUFFREF A3 B3 SDATA
VCC A4 B2 R15 IRF7304
A5 B1 VCC
R3 GND B0 500 Q2A Q2B
1K
CLKIN VCC VCC R2
CLKOUT GND 1K
J3 C0 C7/RXS RXSERIAL
C1 C6/TXS TXSERIAL
C2 C5/SDO S1 J30
C3/SCK C4/SDI 2 1 GND
ALTIO IRF7307 IRF7307
Test Mode Jumper R16
TP5 500 TP8
VCC Q3B

TP
Q4B TP
C5
0.1u VCCRAW
P Channel
J6

U7
R17 N Channel TP9
DIG1 B TP
DIG2 G 500 Q4A
D A
Q3A
L C
Q5 E NC
NPN DIG3 F
DP NC R46
Q6 DIG4 NC 1k
NPN

Q7 U2 R19
74HC595 1K
NPN
TP20 VCC O0
TP Q8 DATA O1
NPN CLK O2
LD O3
TP21 /OE O4
TP /CLR O5
OUT O6 VCCRAW
GND O7 C11
U15 R30 R32 0.1u
TLP190 6 100k 500k U9
1 IN+ OUT+
3 IN- OUT-4 74HC595
C13 VCC O0
0.1u DATA O1
R18 CLK O2
100k 40% LD O3
/OE O4
/CLR O5
ISOGND OUT O6
GND O7

R34 U10
500k 74HC595
VCC O0
SDATA DATA O1
Q9 CLK O2
TP22 LD O3
PNP /OE O4
TP
/CLR O5
OUT O6
U14 Q10 GND O7
NPN
TLP190 6
1 IN+ OUT+ D2 D3 D4
3 IN- OUT-4 D5 D6 D7 D8

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2
LED0 LED0 LED0 LED0 LED0 LED0 LED0
R33 VCCRAW
200k C12
C14 0.1u
0.1u

ISOGND

TP4
R50 H21A1 R51 TP R20
1k U12 10K 151K
J7 J4 VCC
1 LEDA E4 U5B
2 LEDC C3 MCP609
HOME 11
5
7
6
+
4

J8 C3 TP3
R9 U13
0.1u TP
1k PVT312 U4 R27
1 IN+ OUT+ 6 10K
2 IN- OUT-4 R21 R24
887Ohm 1K
3 PRESXDCR
SIG+ 2
VCC REF+
13 +

4
1 REF- R22 14
SIG- 4 100Ohm R23 12 PCUFF
887Ohm
11 U5D
VCC R25 MCP609
C4
R28 0.1u 1K R26
1k 10K
2 +
+

C17 1 PCUFFREF
47uF 3
9 +
11

R29 U5A 10
8
1k MCP609
U5C
11

MCP609
VR1
100OHM 50%

R36
60k
V5
P1

R37
500
V4 V6
J17
P1 P1 VCC

R38
500 U3
V3 LL
MAX232
+

P1 P1 C10 C8 C1+ VCC

1uF 1uF V+ GND
C1- ROUTA
R39 C2+ RINC J18 J19
500 LA C2- TOUTC
+

C15 C9 V- TINA
1uF 1uF ROUTB TINB
P1 RIND TOUTD

R40
500
V1 RA TXSERIAL
R47 P1 P1 RXSERIAL
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6. Basic Checkout

6.1 BOOT-UP SEQUENCE SEEN FROM THE FRONT

At boot up, the main PCBA will display software version number, then display four dashed
lines while the manometer is zeroing to atmosphere pressure. The dashed lines will remain
until the zeroing process is complete, typically four to 15 seconds. If the SimCube is not
vented to atmosphere at boot-up, no further operation will be allowed, as the manometer
cannot be considered reliable. Four dashed lines will be displayed until the transducer
determines is atmospheric pressure. Once the zeroing process is complete the unit will
show 000.0 on the display and the first of the mode indicator lamps will be lit. In the unlikely
event that the EEPROM calibration values have been lost the unit will display CAL instead
of the dashes and the boot process will stop there.

6.2 BOOT-UP SEQUENCE SEEN FROM THE REAR

Also during boot up the stepper motor will rotate the cam clockwise one or two times to
establish the home position for the cam. The home position is the cam orientation from
which each simulated pulse will begin and end. See section 3.3 for a definition of home
position. Home position will vary somewhat from unit but should always be in the range of
12:00 to 1:30. Looking for and understanding the home position at boot-up can tell you a lot
about the operational status of your SimCube.

6.3 POWER CABLE AND JACK

Test the power jack and the strain relief on the input power cable by wiggleing input cable in
the power jack and verifying that the unit does not reset.

6.4 MANOMETER
Attach a syringe or a hand bulb to the pressure port on the SimCube. Place the SimCube in
Manometer mode and introduce pressure. Verify the that manometer responds correctly.

6.5 PULSE GENERATION

Attach a syringe or a hand bulb to the pressure port on the SimCube. Place the SimCube in
Adult mode and inflate to 100mmHg and observe the cam motion. The cam should rotate
from its home position (in the range of 12:00 to 1:30) to its peak position of 4:00 to 5:30 and
back. During operation the cam should never move beyond the 6:00 position. See Section
3.3. It may be necessary to use a small volume to absorb the pulses made by the
SimCube. If too small of a volume is used for this test it will be difficult to get the pressure to
an accurate 100mmHg as it will be pulsing substantially.

6.6 ECG OPERATION

Connect the SimCube to the ECG lead wires of a known working patient monitor and verify
the presence of ECG, pacer, and resp signals.
6.7 IBP OPERATION
Connect the SimCube (via the extender and provided adapter cable) to a known working
patient monitor and verify the presence of the IBP signal.

7. SimCube Disassembly and Assembly

The SimCube is very small and compact. Being so small means that harnesses and
pneumatic assembly must be specifically routed to avoid pinching or kinking the tubing.
Please take note of routing during disassembly. When opening the SimCube the blue
plastisol boot must first be removed. Take care to not catch the ECG snaps while removing
the large boot.

7.1 REMOVING THE FACEPLATE ASSEMBLY

To remove the faceplate assembly that includes the Main PCBA, start by loosening and
removing the acorn (cap) nuts at the front of the SimCube. Lift the faceplate off of the four
inch, 6-32 screws that hold the SimCube together. Note harness and pneumatic placement
before disconnecting and freeing the faceplate assembly. To completely remove the Main
PCBA, loosen and remove the three nylon standoffs and if configured, disconnect the IBP
harness. The Main PCBA should be completely free.

7.2 REMOVING THE HOUSING ASSEMBLY

If configured with ECG/RESP, the housing assembly will include the ECG PCBA. To
remove the housing assembly, place the SimCube on the clear polycarbinate bottom. From
above, place hands on outside of housing and push on the top of the motor assembly with
your thumbs. The Housing should slide up and completely lift off of motor assembly.

7.3 REMOVING THE PNEUMATIC ASSEMBLY FROM THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY

To remove the pneumatic assembly it does not require you to remove the motor. Remove
the small phillips screw and washer at the end of the assembly that holds the unit to the
frame. Using a small slotted screwdriver pry the nylon elbow fitting up and out the channel.
Then slowly pull the pneumatic assembly free of the frame.

7.4 REMOVING THE INTERRUPTER ASSEMBLY FROM THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY

It is important to note that removing the Interrupter assembly can affect the dynamic
calibration of your SimCube. This should be done only with communication with Pronk
Technologies technical support to ensure reading capture accuracy.

7.5 COMPLETE DIS-ASSEMBLY OF THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY

To remove the motor and gain access to the slide, loosen the four mounting screws holding
the motor onto the assembly. Slowly lift the motor, cover and four mounting screws off of
the rest of the assembly. Take note of any washers, their size and locations before going
forward. This will help during re-assembly. Lift off the slide.
7.6 RE-ASSEMBLY TIPS
Please read these tips to help make your servicing successful. Because the SimCube is so
small and compact, attention to detail during re-assembly can make all the difference.
7.6.1 Motor assembly
There are two important concepts to re-assembling the Motor assembly. First, the slide and
frame must be cleaned and re-lubricated before re-assembly. It is important that there be
no foreign particles that can find there way into the area where the slide rails meet the frame
rails. Motor harness should be oriented to the front of the assembly, determined by the
pneumatic harness large tube being in front. Second, be sure to clean motor mount screws
of any thread locker or plastic before re-installing. Be sure to re-locate washers during re-
assembly. Finally, because of the vibration during NIBP reading, we recommend applying
thread locker on the motor mount screw and nut. ONLY use thread locker made for ABS
material, as other thread locker chemicals may dissolve plastic materials.

As noted above, re-installing the interrupter assembly can have an affect on NIBP dynamic
calibration. Please contact Pronk Technical support if interrupter requires re-installation.

7.6.2 Housing assembly

The single important thing here is to NOT pinch the pneumatic tubing while re-installing the
housing assembly. The best way to avoid this is to turn the Cam at the back of the unit to
the 9:00 position. This allows for maximum space for the pneumatic tube to lie in, away
from the aluminum housing during re-installation. Once the housing is fully down onto the
frame, tuck the pneumatic tube into a natural position and away from the polycarbonate
bottom.

If configure with ECG/RESP be sure that the two long screws that hold the SimCube
together and are on either side of the ECG PCBA have heat shrink on them to isolate them.
7.6.3 Faceplate assembly
Re-installing the faceplate assembly is about getting the harnesses correctly re-connected
and closing the SimCube without pinching harnesses and ensuring that the harnesses do
not get in the way of the pneumatic assembly potentially causing a kink in the tubing.

Start by having the rest of the SimCube assembled. This should include motor assembly,
ECG housing assembly, bottom polycarbonate plastic and the four long screws. Place the
SimCube on its bottom with the front facing the ceiling. Facing the SimCube, orient the
faceplate assembly and start connecting the wire harnesses. The Red motor harness
should be first and connected to the 4 pin non-locking connector. The correct orientation for
the motor harness is for the wires to be pointing in towards the center of the PCB, NOT
coming out off the PCB. All other connectors are keyed. Work your way through the power
harness (2 pin) IBP harness (6 pin) ECG harness (4 pin) and interrupter harness (3 pin).
After all the wire harness are connected, the last thing to connect is the pneumatic
assembly. Refer to section 3.1.

It is critical to SimCube operation that the pneumatic assembly is fully connected and, when
the circuit is completed to the monitor, completely air tight. Ensure that the silicone tubing is
fully engaged on to fittings.
For SC-5 platform: Route the blue tubing to the bulkhead connecter so that the ECG and
power harnesses are pushed between the housing wall and the bulkhead connector and are
tucked down between the motor and the ECG board. Ensure the blue silicone tubing is fully
onto the bulkhead connector. Always connect the small clear/white tube to the transducer
last, just before closing up to ensure connection. To connect small clear/white tube rout so
that there are no wire harnesses in the area of the Y connecting the blue and clear tube.
Ensure the clear tube is fully on to the transducer located in the center of the main PCBA.

For SC-1 through 4 platform: Pneumatic routing is slightly different with this assembly.
Rout the blue tubing to the bulkhead connector so that the tubing is next to the housing wall
and the ECG and power harness are on the opposite side of the bulkhead connector. Rout
the wire harnesses off to the opposite side and out of the way of the pneumatic tubing.

For both platforms: One last, important task before closing up the SimCube; On the
pneumatic assembly there is a 2.5 inch rise of blue silicone tubing that separates the Y and
the L fittings. This part of the pneumatic tubing needs to the routed so that the tubing
passes between the housing wall and the blue potentiometer as in the drawing below. This
will help keep the tubing from kinking when the SimCube is closed. This is also a good time
to check that all the above has been successfully implemented and to do a trial power up. If
the SimCube comes up as expected, remove power and complete the assembly.

Finally, when closing up the SimCube ensure all harnesses and pneumatics are fully
connected, then close the SimCube and replace the acorn or cap nuts. Connect the power
supply again and check that there is no kinking in the pneumatics by blowing into the
bulkhead connector. You should see the manometer move in response to the pressure
change.

Blue Tubing

Blue Pot

Motor

Motor Harness

Cover
8. Calibration and Adjustments
8.1 MANOMETER CALIBRATION
8.1.1 Required Equipment
The following equipment is necessary:
A high quality reference manometer, capable of reading at least 0 to 500 mmHg (SC-1
through SC-4) or 420 to +420mmHg (SC-5) with an accuracy of at least 0.2mmHg over the
measurement range. One option is Miriams Smart Manometer series. The reference
manometer must have a valid, traceable, certificate of calibration.
8.1.2 Manometer Calibration Process for SC-1 through SC-4
Pre-check calibration at 50, 150, 200, 300mmHg, +/- 1%. Normally no adjustment will
be required. Proceed with the following steps only if it is found that adjustment is
required.
Remove the SimCubes blue rubber boot.
Power up SimCube for calibration and allow to warm up for 3 minutes
Connect manometer to SimCube in a closed circuit with inflation bulb.
Inflate circuit to 100mmHg on calibrated manometer.
Adjust SimCube NIBP potentiometer until SimCube reads 100mmHg, +/- 1%. Note that
the NIBP potentiometer can be accessed with a small screw driver via a hole in the top
of the SimCubes aluminum case about back from the front face. Disassembly of the
SimCube is not necessary.
Deflate and allow re-zeroing. (Approximately 10 seconds.)
Re-pump and check 100mmHg again. Adjust potentiometer again if necessary.
Check calibration at 50, 150, 200, 300mmHg, +/- 1%
Re-install the SimCubes blue rubber boot.
8.1.3 Manometer Calibration Process for SC-5
Precheck calibration at 100, 200, 400mmHg, -100, -200, -400mmHg, to+/- 0.5mmHg.
Normally no adjustment will be required. Proceed with the following steps only if it is
found that adjustment is required.
Remove the SimCubes blue rubber boot.
Power up SimCube for calibration and allow to warm up for 3 minutes
Connect manometer to SimCube in a closed circuit with inflation bulb.
Vent to atmosphere and press calibration button, S2.
Inflate circuit to 100mmHg on calibrated manometer. Allow for settling and adjust to
exactly 100mmHg.
Press calibration button. Note that the calibration button can be accessed without
disassembling the unit. Use a non-metal probe such as an orange stick to press button.
Inflate circuit to 400mmHg on calibrated manometer. Allow for settling and adjust to
exactly 400mmHg.
Press calibration button.
Deflate to 0mmHg
Using 60cc syringe, create a vacuum and adjust to 100mmHg. Allow for settling and
adjust to exactly -100mmHg.
Press calibration button.
 Repeat for 200, -300, -400mmHg.
Check calibration at 100, 200, 400mmHg, +/- 0.5mmHg.
Check calibration at -100, -200, -400mmHg, +/- 0.5mmHg.
Re-install the SimCubes blue rubber boot.

Calibration
Access Hole
8.2 ECG CALIBRATION
8.2.1 Required Equipment
An ECG monitor, capable of generating a strip chart recording with 1mV=1cm scaling, in
current, traceable calibration, and the appropriate ECG cable. If needed, Pronk
Technologies can provide a schematic for a simple circuit to calibrate and ECG monitor from
a calibrated DVM.
8.2.2 Calibration Process
On the Monitor, disable the ECG filter and Recorder Delay. Place in lead I.
Precheck the ECG calibration. Normally no adjustment will be required.
Some SimCubes are calibrated with 1mV on Lead I while others are calibrated with 1mV
on Lead II as follows:
Model SC-1 SC-2 SC-3 SC-4 SC-5
Cal on Lead II for Software above 1.10.0 1.10.0 3.2.0 3.2.0 4.2.0
ECG size should be 1mV +/-5%. Proceed with the following steps only if it is found that
adjustment is required.
Remove the SimCubes blue rubber boot.
Remove the four acorn nuts and pull back the Face Plate assembly
Adjust ECG pot until R-wave equals 1mV on recorder +/- 5%
Replace the Face Plate assembly (see disassembly/ assembly instructions
Replace the four acorn nuts
Re-install the SimCubes blue rubber boot.

Adjusting ECG Gain

8.3 IBP CALIBRATION
8.3.1 Required Equipment
An invasive blood pressure monitor in current, traceable calibration, and the appropriate
adapter cable.
8.3.2 Calibration Process
The Calibration of the SimCubes IBP circuit is set with fixed 0.1% resistors so there is no
adjustment. If the reading is out of specification the unit has a failure and must be repaired.
Hook up the IBP adapter cable to the monitor and the SimCube.
Select the SimCube mode which shows 0 mmHg in the IBP column.
Zero the IBP on the patient monitor.
Select the SimCube mode which shows 100mmHg in the IBP column.
The reading on the patient monitor must be 100mmHg.

9. The Battery Boost Option

The schematic diagram for the Battery Boost Option PCBA is show below. The purpose of
this module is to provide the 6VDC require by the SimCube from a pack of 4 AA batteries
whose voltage can vary from 6VDC to 2.5VDC depending on discharge level. The module
also automatically switches over to the external power supply when that is plugged in and
displays battery and external power supply status.
The external power supply is connected at J6, the battery pack connects and J4 and the
output of the module is on J5.
The internal power supply signal is VCC which is regulated by regulator J3. U3 takes its
power (VLOCAL) from and ord combination of external power supply voltage, battery
pack voltage, and the modules output voltage. Running on the modules output voltage
is important in that it means the module can continue to operate even when the battery
voltage drops too low to support its internal electronics.
The heart of the module is the boost converter formed by L1, Q1A, D2, and C3. When
Q1A is on current flows through L1 to ground. When Q1A is turned off the voltage on
output of L1 rings up over its input voltage. The spike generated by this ringing is
captured by D2 and C3.
The switching of L1 is controlled by the microcontroller U2 which can adjust the width
and frequency of the switching based on battery and load conditions.
Several limit conditions, such as a maximum duty cycle limit and a maximum voltage
limit are evaluated by the comparators formed by U1, and gated into the switching
waveform by U4A and B.
When the external supply is connected the boost converter is turned off and the external
supply voltage is switched to the output by Q3A, Q3B, and Q1B. Note that three FETS
are used for this switch because the internal body diode in the FETs conduct the output
voltage back to the external supply input and the voltage drop generate by the body
diode of a single FET is not enough for the microcontroller to accurately assess whether
it is seeing an active external supply or body conduction of the output voltage.
Battery status is displayed on D1 and external power supply status is displayed on D8.
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10. SimCube System Troubleshooting Tips

SYMPTOM SOLUTION

Readings inconsistent or no
reading at all If using Battery Boost be sure the Batt On/Off switch is ON and Batt Level LED is
green. If Level LED is Red or dark, replace batteries with fresh set.
Readings inconsistent, error
message (C05) on Welch
Reduce/Control cuff volume and movement by using Pronk Cuff Jacket Duo or
Allyn 52000
inserting cuff inside 2 tube.

During NIBP simulation,

monitor continually inflates Check for leak in hose and cuff. Use standard adult size cuff only for adult and
cuff without reading hyper modes. Use 3-4 fingers of space in center of cuff (or use Cuff Jacket Duo).
Neo mode requires size 3 or 4 (8-13cm) cuff to be effective.
Alaris / IVAC 4410 does not This device calculates diastolic during inflation. Wait until it is done with its first
get readings inflation cycle; it will automatically restart inflation and will get reading.

The IVAC 4200 is primarily an auscultatory blood pressure monitor, in fact there is
IVAC 4200 does not get a microphone built into the cuff itself. However, these monitors also have an
readings oscillometric algorithm and will get consistent readings if you remove the cuff from
the hose and connect the hose directly to the SimCube simulator.
Cant get RESP waveform
Reconfigure snaps to the following: black lead to white RA, red lead to black LA
on Datascope
and white lead to green RL.

Battery Boost Option does

not charge batteries This is by design. In order to allow customers to use off the shelf alkaline
batteries, no charge current is applied to the batteries being used.
Readings are always Each model of monitor has a different algorithm for calculating NIBP values;
high/low on specific therefore different models even from the same manufacturer can yield different
model/manufacturer results. Use the SimCube Sample Reading chart as a reference.
The amplitude of the respiration signal was carefully selected to ensure that
Respiration does not count monitors will not count if 60hz noise is present. Some monitors may require an
adjustment to increase resp size in order to get an accurate respiration rate.

SimCube wont read 0000

(shows ----) at power up During power on initialization, SimCube auto szeroes pressure itself. Therefore,
vent circuit to atmosphere at power up and wait 15 seconds for auto zero to
complete, signified by 0000 on display.
Cant connect 12 Leads to
snaps
Order ECG snap extender, part number EXTEND.
10.1.1.1 Unable to resolve Contact Pronk Technologies Technical Support at:
problem (800) 541-9802
11. Parts List
Service Assemblies Description
SC-5 Main PCBA Main PCBA for SC-5 with software
SC-1 through 4 Main PCBA Main PCBA for SC-1 through 4. Specify model for
software.
ECG Housing Assembly ECG/Resp PCBA installed in SimCube housing
Motor assembly SimCube motor assembly with serial number,
interrupter assembly and pneumatics assembly
Interrupter assembly Interrupter harness, mounts on motor assembly
Power Harness Assembly Power harness for SimCube
Pneumatics assembly Pneumatics assembly for installation on motor
assembly
Battery Option case assembly Battery option case service replacement. Includes
top, bottom and face parts.
SC-5Faceplate/bottom kit Set of 1 SC-5 faceplate and bottom plates, with
bulkhead. Specify graphic overlay.
12. Accessories (Prices subject to change without notice)
P/N DESCRIPTION PRICE
(USD$)
DINAMAP/Critikon style: A threaded screw-on connector, used on Critikon
ADAPT-D and MDE monitors. 40.00
Marquette style: A freely-rotating twist-on connector, used on GE/Marquette
ADAPT-M monitors. 40.00
Quick Disconnect: A push-pull quick disconnect connector used on HP
ADAPT-Q monitors. 40.00
Luer: A friction-based connector used on Spacelab monitors and most
ADAPT-L neonatal monitors. 40.00
ECG Snap Extenders: If using 12-lead clips instead of snaps to connect to the
EXTEND SimCube, a set of Snap Extenders is recommended. 40.00

Bulb Adapter - This hand bulb adapter is utilized in static calibration, as well as
ADAPT-B in Peak Detect Mode for SimCube models SC-3 and SC-4. 40.00

Nylon Carrying Case - When using your SimCube system outside the shop,
CASE this padded nylon carrying case is recommended for added security and holds 50.00
all your adapters nicely .

Large Nylon Carrying Case This case is for use with the SC-5 and all
LARGE CASE accessories. It is large enough to hold all the IBP adapter cables, battery 80.00
Module, NIBP adapters and more.
Cuff Jacket - Slide the NIBP cuff inside our patent-pending Cuff Jacket to
CUFF JACKET create a controlled and repeatable cuff volume without the need for bulky
DUO mandrels. Use of the larger Cuff Jacket is suggested for optimum repeatability 40.00
on most monitors. The small Cuff Jacket is required on a few older NIBP
monitors such as Welch Allyn 52000 series.
IBP- IBP Extension Cable This six foot long extension cable allows you to use
EXTENSION any of the interface cables below. 20.00
IBP Interface Cable for Merlin This cable has a six pin mini-DIN to Merlin
IBP-MERLIN style connector. It is six inches long and works with the IBP-Extension cable. 80.00
IBP Interface Cable for Datascope Monitors This cable is used to interface
IBP- to Datascope monitors. It has a six pin mini-DIN to Datascope connector. It is 80.00
DATASCOPE six inches long and works with the IBP-Extension cable.
IBP Interface Cable for GE/Marquette Monitors This cable is used to
IBP-GE interface with GE monitors. It has a six pin mini-DIN to GE style connector. It is 80.00
six inches long and works with the IBP-Extension cable.
IBP Interface Cable for MDE/Spacelabs This cable is used to interface with MDE and Spacelabs
IBP-MDE monitors. It has a six pin mini-DIN to MDE/Spacelabs style connector. It is six inches long and works 80.00
with the IBP-Extension cable.
13. Services (Prices subject to change without notice)
SERVICE ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION PRICE
(USD$)
SC-1/3 Upgrade Service SC-1 to SC-3 Upgrade 150.00
SC-1/4 Upgrade Service SC-1 to SC-4 Upgrade 450.00
SC-2/4 Upgrade Service SC-2 to SC-4 Upgrade 150.00
SC-2/5 Upgrade Service SC-2 to SC-5 Upgrade 900.00
SC-3 to SC-4 Upgrade 300.00
SC-3/4 Upgrade Service

SC-4/5 Upgrade Service SC-4 to SC-5 Upgrade 750.00

Warranty-SC-1 Extended Warranty* 1 year 96.00
Warranty-SC-2 Extended Warranty* 1 year 112.00
Warranty-SC-3 Extended Warranty* 1 year 104.00
Warranty-SC-4 Extended Warranty* 1 year 120.00
Warranty-SC-5 Extended Warranty* 1 year 140.00
Calibration Service Full checkout and calibration incl. certification 100.00
SC-1 / SC-3
Calibration Service Full checkout and calibration incl. certification 120.00
SC-2 / SC-4 / SC-5
Rejuvenation SimCube Rejuvenation Service: 283.00
- Complete checkout, calibration and certificate and
multiple part replacement, depending on wear.
- Boot replacement

*Extended Warranty (up to 5 years total) may be purchased only at time of original
sale or with purchase of Rejuvenation Service
14. Warranty and Service Information
SimCube Limited Warranty
The SimCube NIBP Simulator with optional ECG/Respiration and IBP feature is warranted
against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the
date of shipment to the original purchaser. Warranty is valid only to the original buyer.
Defective equipment should be returned freight prepaid to Pronk Technologies Inc.
Equipment returned with defective parts and assemblies shall be either repaired or replaced
at the manufacturers sole discretion. This warranty is not applicable if the unit has been
opened, if repair has been attempted, if the unit has been damaged due to operation
outside the environmental and power specifications for the product, or due to improper
handling or use.
If any fault develops, notify Pronk Technologies (see Returns and Repairs, below) giving full
details of the difficulty, and include the model and serial number of the device. Upon receipt
of shipping instructions, forward the device prepaid and repairs will be made at the factory.
The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including but
not limited to any implied warranty or merchantability, fitness or adequacy for any particular
purpose or use. Pronk Technologies shall be liable only for repair or replacement of the
SimCube NIBP Simulator and optional features. Pronk Technologies shall not be liable for
any incidental or consequential damages.

ORDER CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

You may return your item within 14 days of delivery for a full refund. We are unable to
exchange items (however, if you received a defective or incorrect item, we will be happy to
make an exchange). Item(s) returned for refund must be in its original condition,
undamaged and with no missing parts, packed in its original packaging, and include both
the original receipt and an RMA number.
We will notify you via e-mail or fax of your refund once we have received and processed the
returned item. You can expect a refund in the same form of payment originally used for
purchase within 7 to 14 business days of our receiving your return.

RETURNS AND REPAIRS

Please call Pronk Technologies Service Department at 800-541-9802 to obtain a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and the shipping address. Returns should be
packaged securely in the original packaging materials. The RMA number should be clearly
marked on the packaging. If the return is for a new item and is a result of our error, we will
make arrangements for payment of return shipping. Otherwise, items should be returned
freight prepaid to Pronk Technologies.
Sample Readings
Different manufacturers, different models and sometimes even different software
versions can give quite different readings, but the following are some average values
obtained from a variety of devices.

Systolic Diastolic
Model Systolic Diastolic STD Dev STD Dev

Alaris 4410 128.7 77.7 3.0 3.7

Alaris 4510 120.3 79.0 4.6 1.8
Colin BP8800C 116.8 78.0 1.3 1.2
Critikon 8700 118.3 78.9 2.8 3.0
Critikon 1846SX 117.0 79.0 0.7 0.0
CSI 123.0 82.0 N/A N/A
Datascope Accutor 119.9 73.0 4.2 2.9
Datascope Passport 118.5 72.6 0.8 2.3
Draeger 119.7 79.0 0.6 1.0
Fukuda Denshi 118.6 78.5 0.5 0.4
GE Dash 3000 120.3 78.7 2.9 1.2
GE Pro200 107.0 82.6 2.9 4.0
GE Pro 400 113.1 73.6 5.0 5.2
GE Pro 400 V2 120.0 80.9 4.0 1.0
GE/Marquette Solar 8000 119.8 81.3 1.0 1.7
HP Merlin 113.0 74.0 3.1 4.3
HP Viridia 120.0 72.7 1.5 2.2
IVAC4200 118.5 82.0 0.7 1.4
J&J 117.0 79.0 N/A N/A
Marquette Eagle 114.2 78.7 1.8 0.7
MDE E300 117.9 78.8 1.5 1.0
MDE Prism 119.0 82.6 1.2 0.7
Nihon Khoden 110.1 80.1 0.8 1.2
Philips Heart Smart 108.1 77.1 2.8 1.0
Phillips Intelliview 119.7 80.7 1.2 4.2
Phillips M8007 116.7 77.7 0.6 1.5
Spacelabs 90369 114.9 78.3 0.9 0.8
Welch Allyn 52000 121.4 83.8 2.8 2.8
Welch Allyn VS 116.1 83.1 3.2 3.2