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START 2000/START 2000M

START 2000/START 2000M

START 2000/START 2000M

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and advantages of the START 2000 and START 2000M ergospirometers, designed by MES for pulmonary function analysis and cardio-pulmonary exercise tests. These systems are suitable for both laboratory and natural environments.
Advantages of the Headpiece:
  • Stable parameters during tests
  • No pre-test calibration needed
  • High accuracy and resolution
  • Sterile and easily sterilizable
  • No moving parts, small dead space, low flow resistance
  • No heating system required
Flow Rate Measurement:
  • Measuring headpiece: MES typ DV40
  • Deadspace: 38 ml
  • Flow range: ±18 l/s (±20 l/s)
  • Flow resolution: 2.4 ml/s, usable resolution: 10 ml/s
  • Volume measurement range: 0 - 10 l, accuracy: <2%
  • Headpiece resistance: <0.9 cmH2O/l/s at 12 l/s flow rate
  • Measured ventilation: 300 l/min
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Analyzers:
  • Oxygen analyzer: Conductance, range 0-25% (0-100%), response time t90 <100 ms, accuracy ±0.02%, resolution 0.01%
  • Carbon dioxide analyzer: NDIR infrared absorption, range 0-10% (0-15%), response time t90 <90 ms, accuracy ±0.02%, resolution 0.01%
START 2000M Advantages:
  • Portable, suitable for field and lab operations
  • Real-time observation of measured values
  • 20-hour test record capability
  • Automatic/manual anaerobe threshold and RCP determination
  • VO2max determination
  • Automatic two-point calibration of gas analyzers
  • Compatible with Microsoft Windows
Technical Specifications: The document lists contact information for MES Ltd., the manufacturer and distributor of the systems.
Upgrading Options:
  • Exercise test of circulatory system based on 12 ECG leads
  • Spirometry, pulse oximetry, automatic ambient conditions measurement
  • Non-invasive cardiac output and blood pressure measurement
  • Telemetry unit, additional terminal with LCD display
System Features:
  • Continuous recording of respiratory volume, flow rate, O2 and CO2 concentration
  • Full spirometric test capabilities
  • Exercise test of respiratory and circulatory systems
  • Wireless pulse recording system
Conclusion: The START 2000 and START 2000M ergospirometers offer comprehensive solutions for pulmonary and cardio-pulmonary testing, with advanced features for both laboratory and field use, ensuring accurate and reliable data collection and analysis.
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Catalog excerpts

START 2000/START 2000M-1

- "breath-by-breath" analysis method - light, portable measuring system fit for field and laboratory operation - light, low-resistant pneumotach headpiece without movable elements - observation of the measured values course in real time during laboratory tests - 20-hours record of a test in natural conditions - easy transmission of a field test record to the computer - automatic or manual determination of the anaerobe threshold - automatic or manual determination of the RCP - VO2max determination - automatic two-points calibration of gas analysers - presentation of measured values the background of standard values - automatic treadmill or ergometer control in lab - edition of test report test report transmission to standard statistic programs software compatible with Microsoft Windows unique additional terminal with LCD display replacing PC in extremely hard conditions outside of laboratory Upgrading option: - exercise test of circulatory system based on 12 ECG leads (for lab only) - spirometry - pulseoximetry - automatic ambient conditions measurement unit - non-invasive cardiac-output (indirect Fick Method for lab only) - non-invasive blood pressure measurement (NIBP for lab only) - telemetry unit (800m or 2000m) - additional terminal with LCD display Technical specifications: START 2000 Flow rate measurement: - measuring headpiece: MES typ DV40 - deadspace: 38 ml - flow range: ± 18 l/s (± 20 l/s) - flow resolution: 2,4 ml/s - usable flow resolution: 10 ml/s - volume measurement range: 0 - 10 l - usable volume resolution: 10 ml - volume accuracy: < 2% - headpiece resistance: < 0,9 cmH2O/l/s (at 12 l/s flow rate) - measured ventilation: 300 l/min. Oxygen analyzer: conductance - measurement range: 0 - 25 %(0 - 100 %) - response time: t90 < 100 ms - accuracy: ± 0,02 % - resolution: 0,01 % Carbon dioxide analyzer: NDIR infrared absorption - measurement range: 0 - 10 % (0 - 15 %) - response time: t90 < 90 ms - accuracy: ± 0,02 % - resolution: 0,01 % START 2000M Flow rate measurement: - measuring headpiece: MES typ DV40 - deadspace: 38 ml - flow range: ± 18 l/s (± 20 l/s) - flow resolution: 2,4 ml/s - usable flow resolution: 10 ml/s - volume measurement range: 0 - 10 l - usable volume resolution: 10 ml - volume accuracy: <2% - headpiece resistance: < 0,9 cmH2O/l/s (at 12 l/s flow rate) - measured ventilation: 300 l/min. Oxygen analyzer: electrochemical - measurement range: 0 - 25 %(0 - 100 %) - response time: t90 < 100 ms - accuracy: ± 0,02 % - resolution: 0,01 % Carbon dioxide analyzer: NDIR infrared absorption - measurement range: 0 - 10 % - response time: t90 < 90 ms - accuracy: ± 0,02 % - resolution: 0,01 % Advantages of our headpiece: • parameters do not change in the course of a test • pre-test calibration is not required • high accuracy and resolution • sterile for each patient • easily sterilizable • no moving elements • small dead space • low flow resistance • no heating system

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START 2000/START 2000M-2

START 2000 and START 2000M ergospirometers constructed by MES are a complex solution for pulmonary function analysis and cardio-pulmo­ a­ y n r exercise tests held in laboratory or natural environment. Compatibility of the systems ensures full verification if results of fitness tests held in a laboratory or in conditions of real exercise, training, competitions or rehabilitation. START 2000 ergospirometer is a stationary modular system for pulmonary function analysis and cardio-pulmonary exercise tests allowing for complex analysis of the measurements. START 2000 measurement system contains a...

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START 2000/START 2000M-3

Standard software range: • full spirometric test (rest spirometry, FEV0.5, FEVi, FEV2, FEVa, FEVe, FVC EX, VPEF, • exercise test of respiratory system measured values: t, VE, BF, TV(VT), Fe02, FeC02, of parameters for: 02 kinetics, cardiac-output, oxygen debt and indirect calorymetry. • exercise test of circulatory system based on wireless pulse recording and 12 lead ECG system measured all values. Advantages of START 2000 system: - "breath-by-breath" analysis method - light, low-resistant pneumotach headpiece without movable elements - automatic or manual determination - automatic or manual...

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START 2000/START 2000M-4

START 2000M ergospirometer is a portable unit for exercise tests of respiratory and circulatory systems held in natural conditions (running, biking, rowing, sailing, etc.) during a training, competition, or rehabilitation without loading devices such as ergometer or treadmill. Thanks to application of a low resistant pneumotach headpiece patented by MES, it is possible to measure minute ventilation for many hours. CO2 and O2 analysers and wireless pulse recording provide for full recording of the most important ergospirometric parameters. START 2000M stores exercise up to 20 hours. The recorded...

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