System components: 

• Personal computer (minimum requirements):

  • Pentium 200, Windows 95 / 98 / NT 4.0 / 2000 / XP, 32MB/32MB/64MB/128MB/128MB, 800x600 display with 256 colours, CD-drive, keyboard and mouse

  • IE5 and 32-bit ODBC drivers (included in Spiro2000 installation kit)

• Personal computer (recommended):

  • Pentium 1GHz, Windows 95 / 98 / NT 4.0 / 2000 / XP, 64MB/64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB, 800x600 display with true colours, CD-drive, keyboard and mouse

  • IE5 and 32-bit ODBC drivers (included in Spiro2000 installation kit)

• Graphics printer

• SpiroMaster MX Spirometer (including):

  • SpiroMaster MX Spirometer unit (M9454)

  • Disposable Flow Transducer (M9228)

  • Tubing (M9230)

  • Spiro2000 Spirometer Software (M9831)

  • Quick Instructions Guide and Installation Guide

  • User’s Manual (electronic)

• Physical dimensions: 150 mm x 100 mm x 38 mm
• Weight: 525 g
• Frequency response: 0 … 30 Hz (-3 dB)
• Supply voltage: + 5 VDC from the PC/AT or PS/2 keyboard connector or from the AC/DC wall adapter
• Temperature correction: software based
• Temperature range (operating): + 10 ° C … + 40 ° C
• Temperature range (storage): - 10 ° C … + 50 ° C
• Relative humidity range: 5 % … 85 %
• Pressure range: 600 … 1060 hPa
• Safety standards : EN60601-1, Class 2a medical device (MDD, 93/42/EEC), CE certified
• Screen-type interchangeable disposable pneumotach
• Material polyethylene, can be disposed with incineration without toxic emissions
• Flow range - 14 l/s … + 14 l/s
• Back pressure: less than 0,6 kPa/(l/s), meets ATS, ACCP & ECCS standards
• Accuracy: +- 3% without calibration, +- 2% with volume calibration
• Sterilisation not required, the entire Flow Transducer is disposable
• Outlet port adapter to fit oval end of the flow transducer with round syringe outlet port includedn

Operating System:

• Windows 95 / 98 / NT 4.0 / 2000 / XP

Calibration:

• Calibration with standard 3000 ml pulmonary calibration syringe, user defined volumes allowed.
• Calibration results are recorded and stored in the calibration log file.

Measurement:

• Collection of whole signal data, collection rate: 100 Hz
• Max duration of one measurement: 60 s
• Measurement protocols: TV, VC, FEVC, FIVC, FVC and MVV
• Maximum number of measurements: 8 pre and 8 post measurements
• Meets ATS/ERS standards
• Determination of 0-time in FVC by back extrapolation
• Metric and US units
• Calculated variables:
  • FEVC, FEV0.5, FEV1, FEV6, FEV0.5%(VC), FEV0.5%(VCFVC), FEV0.5%(FEV6), FEV0.5%(FEVC), FEV1%(VC), FEV1%(FEVC), FEV1%(VCFVC), FEV1%(FEV6), PEF, PEFLPM, MEF75, MEF50, MEF25, MMEF(FEF25-75), METT, AEFV, FET and VEXT
  • FIV6, FIV0.5%(VC), FIV0.5%(VCFVC), FIV0.5%(FEV6), FIV0.5%(FIVC), FIV1%(VC), FIV1%(FIVC), FIVC, FIV1%(VCFVC), FIV1%(FIV6), PIF, PIFLPM, MIF75, MIF50, MIF25, MMIF(FIF25-75), MITT, AIFV, FIT and VIEXT
  • VC
  • TV, FR, MV
  • MVV, MVVFR and MVVT

Result analysis

• Criteria of best results:
  • Maximum of FVC+FEV1 (or FVC+FIV1), ATS guideline
  • Envelope of F/V curves, ERS guideline
  • Maximum area under F/V curve
• Automatic interpretation of bronchodilatation test
• Several interactive graphs and tables. Detailed viewing by zoom, signal change by check boxes. Trending (future option).
• Reference values: several pre-defined national sets. Reference values also in a histogram form.
• Final report: Page size A4/Letter, HTML based, user defined, several pre-defined formats available.
• Database analysis: by MS-Access or any other ODBC- and access-capable database programs. Data transfer to Excel (MSExcel not included )

Remote use

• Database access via local area network (LAN)
• Session data transfer via Email

Spiro2000

Spirometer software for the professionals
(Product code M9831)

General information

• Spiro2000 is designed to meet with the demanding requirements of professional lung function testing.
• The user interface is graphical, and it emulates familiar windows environment.
• The software is easy to install as it will configure automatically number of key settings, such as the serial port.
• The operation is simple including patient data entry, measurement selection, test recording and data comparison.
• The open database connectivity (ODBC) makes it simple to communicate with other databases, such as hospital information systems.
• Spiro2000 works well on stand-alone system as well as in local area network.
• The final report can be modified to meet the needs of the physician.
• HTML format of the final report allows the operator to email the results to a recipient, who can view the results with a standard browser program.
• Comments can be added and emailed to the consulting physician with ease.

Flexibility is built into the program.
Parameters, reporting format, dimensions and predicted values can be selected by the operator making it simple to use the software in clinics, hospitals and doctors' offices.
Additional features include BTPS correction and the best test criteria selection.
Spiro2000 is compatible with standard and laptop computers using MS Windows.

Program features

Spiro2000 is the PC Spirometry Software for both the General Practitioner and the Specialist.

• Graphical user interface is easy to use
  Spiro2000 uses Windows operating system and includes a choice for several (presently 13) operating languages.Spiro2000 is easy and fast to learn and operate. Spiro2000 is easily integrated with most existing patient journal systems with new SpiroXML interface. It can also be used as a stand alone system. Can spirometry be easier?

• Spirometry Network
  Spiro2000 can be operated in a local area network. In fact it is presently the only spirometer in it’s segment with this feature without extra charge.The operator can add spirometer measurement capacity. The results can be stored with centralized patient records.

• Localized reference values
  Spiro2000 includes several local predicted values. Presently ten different sets and easy to add more. The operator can select the proper reference, which will lead to better diagnosis.

• Parameters
  Several measuring modes and parameters.

• Real-Time graphics
  Spirometric data, flow-volume and volume-time graphs are displayed real-time on the PC as the patient performs spirometry test. All the necessary parameters are given after each manouver.

• SpiroStar DX   / SpiroMaster MX
  The spirometer connects to the COM-port (RS-232) on the the PC. The system requirements are moderate.

• Trending
  Spiro2000 includes full graphical serial comparison of the results. Operator can use the previous results of the patient for better desease management. Trend Graphs  show changes in lung function.

• Patient database without limits
  Spiro2000 includes a patient database with sophisticated search functions. The database is scalable to any number of patients. Unusual in this segment. Built-in flexibility to meet the changes in patient flow. Simple patient record storage and retrieval.

• Unique flow indicator
  Spiro2000 includes a Flow Indicator. A Killer Feature! The operator will know the correct way to coach the patient for better results and more reliable diagnosis.

• Unique hesitation index
  Spiro2000 includes a Hesitation Index. A Killer Feature! The operator will know if the maneuver should be repeated due to delay at the beginning. This will lead to better results and more reliable diagnosis.

• Unique reproducibility index
  Spiro2000 includes a Reproducibility Index. A Killer Feature ! The operator will know, if another maneuver is required. This will lead to better results and more reliable diagnosis.

• Unique histogram result format
  Spiro2000 includes results also as a Histogram. A Killer Feature! The operator can see from the graphical output instantly, if the results are within normal range.

• Export / Import functions
  Software allowes sending and receiving results or entire flow signal between two Spiro2000 users. This allowes consulting from any part of the world! This feature also without extra charge.

• Calibration log file
  Spiro2000 includes a calibration log file, which saves the calibration data for internal Quality Assurance. Instrument performance is regularly monitored and performance deviations are identified. This will assure more reliable results and better diagnosis.

System Operation:

• System Operation is based upon a set of easy to use Tool Bar Buttons
• Personal Information Button (click the button)

  Select Per.Info button to open Personal Information window. Enter personal information via preformatted fields.

• Measurement Mode Button (click the button)

  Select Meas. button to enter measurement.

• Show Volume-Time Curves Button (click the button)

  VT will show the Volume/Time curve of the measurement(s)

• Show Flow-Volume Curves Button (click the button)

  FV will show the Flow/Volume curve of the measurement(s)

• Show Envelope Curves Button (click the button)

  Envel. will show the envelope curve of the measurement(s)

• Show Measurement Results Button (click the button)

  This choice will show the results of all measurements in numerical format

• Show Best Results Button (click the button)

  This choice will show the results of best measurements both in numerical format and as histogram

• Show Trending Button (click the button)

  Trend allows the inspection of the trend of each individual index in a graphical form The operator can select one or several indices for the trending inspection from the Choose Variables field. The selected indices and their dimensions (in parenthesis) are shown on the top left hand side of the trend graph.

• Show Report Button (click the button)

  The Final Report can be viewed using Report button. This choice is used before printing the final report

• Print Report Button (click the button)

  It will print the content of the measurement window. This allows you to select and print any measurement curve individually. In practice most users are interested in the Best Curves and the Best Results and wish to print only the Final Report.

• Calibration Button (click the button)

  Select Calibr. button to enter calibration.

• Open Help Button (click the button)

  Elctronic help file: HTML Help

• Exit Program Button (click the button)

  Will open Log On window, which will give you the choice to exit the program or to log on.

Spiro2000 UpGrade Kit  

(Product code M923)
Windows upgrade kit for Medikro D9 Universal and D9 Screening (DOS) Spirometers.

(Product code M924)
Windows upgrade kit for Medikro M903 and M904 (DOS) Spirometers.