The CQM-2000 Module makes electrosurgery generator REM/ARM testing a
breeze. One of the most common problems seen in the OR, or anywhere that
electrosurgery generators are used, is a REM/ARM alarm. Often times,
these alarm conditions can be easily cleared by simply checking and
adjusting the patient return pad as needed. But sometimes they are
more problematic and difficult to pinpoint. When checking pads and
cables does not solve the problem, you need to test the REM/ARM
circuitry calibration and operation to identify the source of the
problem, or at least rule out the generator as being the source of
the alarm condition. Testing the REM/ARM function of a specific
electrosurgery generator can be somewhat tedious and time consuming.
You need a very accurate network of high accuracy (typically better
than 1% tolerance) resistors and you need to be able to switch
values easily and without breaking contact with the generator's
REM/ARM circuitry between values. While a tight tolerance decade
resistance box can work for this application, such devices often do
not have "make before break" switches or proper range. The BC
Biomedical CQM-2000 Module was designed to be the perfect tool for
this application. The CQM-2000 utilizes a precision (0.5% tolerance)
resistor network that is adjustable in the range of 0 to 210 ohms,
which is the perfect range for most REM/ARM monitoring systems.
It is small and lightweight and can actually easily fit into your
shirt pocket. The "units", "tens" and "hundreds" rotary switches
make resistance level changes extremely easy. And it's simple enough
to use for even your OR staff to use in spot-checking the REM/ARM
alarm functions of your electrosurgery generators.
CQM-2000 QUICK GUIDE
CQM-2000 (REM, ARM, CQM Test Module)
