Improve patient outcomes with a comprehensive, user-configurable patient monitoring system covering the needs of multiple departments within hospitals and outpatient facilities.
The nCompass™ patient monitor is the perfect choice for busy departments demanding accurate, reliable performance. The nCompass™ can monitor adult and pediatric patients in virtually every department. The innovative user interface features simplified menus and dedicated function keys for timely setups. The big, bright display with large numerics can be easily seen from across the room. nCompass™ monitors mount quickly and easily to walls and rollstands.
Configurations
- STANDARD: ECG, ComfortCuffTM NIBP, DOXTMSpO2, HR, Temperature, Respiration, Arrhythmia and ST analysis and Nurse Call interface connection.
- OPTIONAL: CO2, 1 or 3 channel IBP, printer.
Product Features
- Easy-to-read 12.1” touch screen display.
- Easy to learn, easy to use simplified menus and dedicated function keys.
- Mini-Trends can display condensed tabular vital signs data to show recent monitoring activities.
- OXY-CRG Trend Display.
- Optional invasive cardiac output interface capability.
- Compatible with Criticare’s 8500 Series Agent Gas Analyzer for anesthetic monitoring.
Technical Specification
ECG
- Number of Leads: 3- or 5-Lead
- Lead View: User-selectable; I, II, III, aVR, aVL, aVF, V (5-Lead);
I, II, or III (3-Lead) - Gain Selection: x0.5, x1, x2, and x4
- Frequency Response: Diagnostic: 0.05 to 100 Hz (-3dB);
- Monitor: 0.5 to 40 Hz (-3dB);
- ST: 0.05 to 40 Hz (-3dB)
- Electrosurgery Protection: Yes
- Defibrillator Protection: Yes
- Pacer Detection/Rejection: Yes
- ST Accuracy: ±0.2 mm or ±5% of reading, whichever is greater,
over heart range of 30 to 120 bpm - ST Range: -6.0 to 6.0 mm
NIBP (Non-Invasive Blood Pressure)
- Technique: Oscillometric upon inflation
- Measurement Cycle: < 40 sec. typical
- Auto. Measurement Cycles: 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30 min; 1, 2, 4 hr
- Max. Allowable Cuff Pressure: Adult/Pediatric: 300 mmHg;
- Neonate: 150 mmHg
- Range: Adult/Pediatric: 30 to 300 mmHg;
- Neonate: 20 to 150 mmHg
- Resolution: 1 mmHg
- Transducer Accuracy: ±2 mmHg or ±2% of reading, whichever is greater, over full range
- STAT Mode: 5 min of consecutive readings
- Clinical Accuracy: Complies with AAMI SP-10:2002
Pulse Oximetry
- Range: 1% to 99%
- Resolution: 1%
- Accuracy: 70% to 99% range: ±2%; 50% to 69% range: ±3%;
< 50%: unspecified - Method: Dual wavelength LED
Heart (Pulse) Rate
- Source: User selectable: Smart, ECG, Pleth, NIBP, IBP
- Range: 20 to 300 bpm (ECG, Pleth); 30 to 240 bpm (NIBP); 30-300 bpm (IBP)
- Accuracy: ±1 bpm or ±1% (ECG) whichever is greater
Temperature
- Channels: 2
- Probe: YSI-700 Series
- Range, Accuracy: 68° to 113°F (20° to 45°C): ±0.1°C
- Probe: YSI-400 Series
- Range, Accuracy: 59° to 113°F (15° to 45°C): ±0.1°C
- Display Resolution: ±0.1°
Respiration
- Rate: 6 to 150 bpm (ECG); 2 to 120 bpm (CO2)
- Resolution: 1 bpm
- Accuracy: ±2 bpm or ±2%, whichever is greater
- Source: User selectable: Smart, CO2, ECG
CO2
- Units: mmHg; %; kPa; Torr
- Method: Non-dispersive infrared; autocalibrating
- N2O Compensation: Manual (On/Off)
- Range: 0 to 99 mmHg; 0 to 12.5%; 0 to 12.5 kPa; 0 to 99 Torr
- Resolution: 1 mmHg; 0.1%; 0.1 kPa; 1 Torr
- Flow, Sample Rate: 200 ml/min
- Accuracy: ±2 mmHg; ±0.3 vol. %; ±0.3 kPa; ±2 Torr or ±4% of reading, whichever is greater, at 200 ml/min & respiratory rate of ≤ 120 Br/min
- Rise Time: 170 ms (10 to 90%) at 200 ml/min
IBP (Invasive Blood Pressure)
- Channels: 1 or 3
- Transducer Sites: Selectable: ART, PA, LV, RV, LA, RA, CVP, ICP
- Pressure Range: -10 mmHg to 300 mmHg
- Transducer Freq. Response: 0 to 20 Hz; Impedance >300 ohms;
- Transducer Sensitivity: 5μV/V/mmHg
- Accuracy: ±1 mmHg or ±1%, whichever is greater
Alarms
- Indication: Audible; Visual (EN 60601-1-8)
- Silence: Yes; 2 minutes or permanent
Trends
- Memory: 24 hours at 30 second intervals
- Display: Tabular, Graphical
Display
- Screen: 12.1” active color touch screen
- Resolution: Internal: 800 X 600 pixels External: 800 x 600 pixels
- Waveform: 6, maximum
- Waveform Types: ECG leads I, II, III, aVR, aVL, aVF, V; CO2; Respiration; Pleth; IBP; breath-by-breath CO2: ST histograms; Mini-Trends; OXY-CRG;
- Sweep Speed: 6.25, 12.5, 25 or 50 mm/sec
Controls
- Keys: 10; membrane-activated
- Rotary Knob: Push and rotate; 24 steps/turn
System Outputs
- COM ports: Two RS 232 compatible DB9 ports; USB (for software downloads only)
- Nurse Call: Contact switch; 3.5 mm stereo phone jack, 14 mm
- Defib/Sync: BNC connector
- Video Port: Serial VGA compatible
- DC Out: 5 VDC output for optional wireless accessory
- External Module Port: 8-PIN circular connector
Printer (optional)
- Type: Internal thermal line
- Paper Speed: 12.5, 25 or 50 mm/sec
Physical Properties
- Weight: 12 lbs; 5.4 kg
- Size: 12” (H) x 14.5” (W) x 11.5” (D); 30.5 cm (H) x 36.8 cm (W) x 29.2 cm (D)
Power Requirements
- Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC; 50/60 Hz
- Power Consumption: 35 W, typical
- Battery: 1 sealed lead acid
- Battery Life: 2 hours, typical (3 hours, typical for base unit)
- Recharge Time: 4 to 6 hours, typical
Environmental
- Operating Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
- Storage Temperature: 23° to 122°F (-5° to 50°C)
- Operating Humidity: 15% to 90%, noncondensing
- Operating Altitude: -300 to 3,000 meters
Classification
- Medical Device: Class II Equipment (IIb EU)
- Electrical Protection: Class I Equipment
- Degree of Protection: Type CF, Defibrillator-proof
- Protection Against Ingress: IPX1
- Safety: EN 60601-1


