OverviewThe Pulmonary Waveform Generator PWG-33 by Piston Ltd. is a critical tool for developing and testing
spirometers and other flow/volume measuring devices. It is designed for use by R&D companies, manufacturers, and authorized test laboratories, offering unmatched accuracy and fidelity in waveform generation.
Specifications- Maximal volume: 10.00 liters
- Maximal flow rate: 20.00 liters/s
- Minimal rise time to flow rate: 16.00 l/s @ back-pressure 3kPa in 4.00 ms
- Maximal slew rate to flow rate: 16.00 l/s @ back-pressure 3kPa at 4000 l/s²
- Maximal back-pressure: 4.00 kPa @ 12 l/s
- Volume resolution: 0.3829 ml
- Volume accuracy: 0.2% or 10 ml, whichever is larger
- Flow accuracy: 0.5% or 25 ml/s, whichever is larger
- Time accuracy: 0.2% or 5 ms, whichever is larger
- BTPS simulation: Temperature of expired air 37 °C ± 2 °C, Relative humidity 92% ± 5%
- Pneumatic outlet: Custom-tailored, ISO-30 medical taper
- PC interface: USB 2.0
- Mains voltage: 100 ÷ 240 VAC @ 50 ÷ 60 Hz
- Power consumption: Max. 600 VA
- Size: 1100 x 370 x 265 mm
- Weight: 38 kg
Waveform Capabilities- User-defined waveforms including sinus, square, trapezoid, and custom waveforms
- Full BTPS simulation for all types of exhaled curves
- Standards compliance with 24 ATS Standard Volume(time) waveforms and 26 ATS Standard Flow(time) waveforms
Standards and Compliance- Complies with "Standardization of Spirometry" by the American Thoracic Society (1994)
- EN ISO 23747:2009 for peak expiratory flow meters
- EN ISO 26782:2009 for spirometers measuring time forced expired volumes
Main Features- Traceability to National Standards for all waveform parameters
- Proportional scaling of generated curves
- Automatic measurement of flow meter resistance
- Support for human differential tests according to ATS
- Evaluation and error analysis of test results according to ATS
- User-definable automatic test sequences
ExhibitionThe PWG-33 was showcased at Medica 2011 in Düsseldorf, Hall 9, Stand D31.