MD Spiro MicroLab MK8
MD Spiro · Model MicroLab MK8
High definition colour touch-screen. Simple screen icon interface using stylus or optional MicroMouse. Fast on-screen textual entry enabling comments and report writing. Fast, quiet printer with easy load paper mechanism. Fully customisable printout format. Direct connection to external Hewlett Packard printers. Unique contextual Help Screens (language selectable) with dedicated Help Button. 41 inspiratory and expiratory indicies measureable. On-screen graphical child incentive device. Large 2000 patient test memory. Internationally recognised on-screen test quality assurance prompts (e.g. slow start, abrupt end etc) ensuring quality test results. Unique 'today's testing feature' - creating a list of patients tested or to be tested. Numerous predicted values and languages selectable. 'Lung Age' assessment and textual result interpretation by ATS (9), BTS-NICE (10) or Enright (11). Body Mass Index and Dyspnoea Score. Bronchodilator and/or Steroid assessment.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Flow / volume accuracy check fails
HighSymptoms: 3-litre syringe verification outside tolerance, questionable FEV1/FVC.
Root cause: Damaged or contaminated turbine flow head, or debris/moisture in the flow path; use only the manufacturer's turbines.
Will not power on / short battery life
MediumSymptoms: Dead unit or frequent low-battery.
Root cause: Depleted battery or a battery-contact fault.
PC / comms fault
MediumSymptoms: Software will not connect, no data transfer.
Root cause: USB/Bluetooth link, cable, or driver.
Printer / touchscreen fault
LowSymptoms: No printout, or an unresponsive touchscreen / stylus.
Root cause: Print head / paper, or the display.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Reusable / disposable turbine
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Disposable mouthpieces / bacterial filters
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
Battery
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $R&R Easy
Communication cable
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Easy
3-litre calibration syringe
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reusable / disposable turbine | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
| Disposable mouthpieces / bacterial filters | Consumable | $ | Easy |
| Battery | Frequent wear item | $ | Easy |
| Communication cable | Periodic replacement | $ | Easy |
| 3-litre calibration syringe | Major service part | $$ | Easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Calibration verification fails
- Fit a clean / known-good turbine and dry the flow path.
- Repeat the 3-litre syringe check at varied speeds.
- Confirm the environmental / BTPS settings.
- Replace the flow sensor if it still fails.
- Re-verify and record the check.
Symptom: Software will not connect
- Confirm the software is installed and the driver loaded.
- Try another USB port / cable or re-pair Bluetooth.
- Check the device is seen by the operating system.
- Reinstall the software if needed.
- Re-test with a known-good PC.
Technical Specs
- Height
- 120 mm
- Length
- 35 mm
- Weight
- 360 lbs
- Width
- 255 mm
Documents & Manuals
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