RespSense^® Specifications

Capnography Specifications

Respiration Range: 3 to 60 respirations/minute
Update Frequency: Once every breath (No Breath alarm after 25 seconds)
Respiration Accuracy:
3 to 50 respirations/min ± 2
51 to 60 respirations/min ± 3

EtCO₂/CO₂ Range: 0 to 9.9 kPa or 0 to 99 mmHg
EtCO₂/CO₂ Accuracy:
±0.2 kPa / ±2 mmHg, +8% of reading†
540 – 795 mmHg
(EtCO₂/CO₂ reading reaches its steady state accuracy 10 minutes after power up)

Update Frequency: Once every breath (No Breath alarm after 25 seconds)
Sampling Rate: 4 Hz (4 times per second)
Total System Response Time: 4 seconds (includes delay time and rise time)
Drift of Measurement: Within CO₂ accuracy specifications for 6 hours of continuous monitoring
Measurement: Automatic barometric pressure compensation and CO₂ temperature compensation

† Presented concentration of CO₂ and EtCO₂ can be false, indicating a high presence of nitrous oxide and other interfering gases.

The table below shows the CO₂ and EtCO₂ concentration corrections. Only use agents listed in the table below.

System Specifications

Power Data:
Power Supply: 100 – 240 VAC 50 – 60 Hz
Power Consumption:
3.6 W with battery operation
9 W with power supply
Input: 12 VDC, 720 mA

Battery Data:
Type: Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) internal battery, non-field replaceable, rechargeable
Battery Capacity: Approximately 8 hours
Charging Time: Approximately 24 hours

Physical Data:
Dimensions: 200 x 135 x 50 mm (7.9 x 5.3 x 2 in.)
Weight: 800 grams (1.8 pounds)

Operation:
Working Temperature: 32 °F to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)
Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Atmospheric Pressure: 720 to 1060 hPa (540 – 795 mmHg)
Altitude: Up to 9,000 ft (2,740 m)

Storage:
Temperature: -40°F to 158 °F (-40 °C to 70 °C)
Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Pump:
Pump Flow: 75 ml/min
Flow Accuracy: ±15 ml/min

Alarms:
Sound Pressure Level: 65 dBa maximum at 1 m in front of monitor

Classification per IEC 60601-1 / CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 601.1 / UL60601-1:
Type of Protection: Internally powered class II (with power supply)
Degree of Protection: Type BF-Applied Part
Mode of Operation: Continuous
Enclosure Degree of Ingress Protection: IPX2