Environmental Requirements Print
Modified on: Tue, 11 May, 2021 at 12:38 AM
Disclaimer: The information herein is not intended to replace the product’s User Manual. Please consult the User Manual for comprehensive information and cautionary guidance about the product’s operation and use.
Environmental Requirements for the device
Description | Operational | Non operational | Storage and transport |
Temperature | 0°C to + 40°C | - 40°C to + 70°C | - 40°C to + 70°C |
Humidity | 15–95% | 15–95% | 15–95% |
Air pressure | 620 hPa to 1060 hPa | 620 hPa to 1060 hPa | 620 hPa to 1060 hPa |
Environmental Requirements
Transient Operating Conditions
NOTE: Permissible transient environmental operating conditions:
- Temperature range of -20 to +50 degrees
- Relative humidity range of 15 to 95%
- Device will function for a minimum of 20 minutes when placed at -5°C after storage at room temperature (20 ± 2°C)
- Following storage at temperatures ranging from -20°C to +50°C, the device will function for a minimum of 20 minutes when returned to room temperature (20 ± 2°C)
NOTE: Avoid exposing the unit to saline moisture. In case of exposure to saline moisture, clean the unit as described on ‘Cleaning and disinfection’
Refer 'Environmental Requirements' table above for additional information regarding storage of the battery.
Image display on the Vscan Extend is dependent on ambient light; avoid direct sunlight or reflections from other light sources on the display when scanning and reviewing images. The display viewing angle should be as small as possible.
If you are having difficulty seeing the image due to the lighting conditions try to change brightness (see ‘Scan Settings’ ) or change your position/location of use.
Acclimatization Time
Allow the unit to acclimate for approximately 10 minutes, if stored at temperatures ranging from -20°C to +50°C.
Allow the unit to acclimate for approximately 30 minutes, if stored at temperatures outside the transient environmental operating conditions -20°C to +50°C.
Other Environment: Aircraft Ambulance/Road Ambulance
The Vscan Extend can be used in an emergency medical services environment, including road and air ambulances*,** .
- The device must not be mounted or fixed inside any ambulance.
- The USB and Service port doors must be closed while operating the device.
- The device must be put into flight mode/Wi-Fi off.
- The device must be operated according to the environmental requirements. See ‘Environmental requirements for the device’ above
- Do NOT connect the device to any outlets available in a road or air ambulance.
- The device MUST NOT be operated above 4,000 meters.
Other Environment: Home Healthcare
The USB and Service port doors must be closed while operating the device.
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