MicroDiaryTM Spirometer

MicroDiary Spirometer 

 

bulletThe MicroDiaryTM Spirometer represents a new approach to data capture for use in clinical trials and therapeutic monitoring. The MicroDiary Spirometer with its proven accuracy, long term stability and reliability combined with a fully configurable electronic Diary facility is a major advance over paper Diary cards. The comprehensive PC based Windows® software allows the MicroDiary to be easily configured according to your protocol and recorded data may be rapidly retrieved by direct upload to a PC, remotely via a modem or directly to a printer.
bullet A demonstration version of the MicroDiary spirometer is now available on CD-ROM. This includes a multimedia presentation of its features and an interactive demo of the software.

Features

bulletMaximises data verification since all data is date and time stamped. 
bulletEasy to use 'drag and drop' software.
bulletSimple subject operation and easy to configure by operator
bulletDocumented accuracy and long term stability
bulletEasy to use, clean and maintain
bulletNumber entry or visual analogue scale

Customer Benefits

The ability of MicroDiary to acquire spirometry measurements and responses to preset questions with time and date recorded is a significant advancement in the collection of clinical trial data. Automatic transfer of this data via the MicroDiary serial port can be achieved either directly to the PC or via the modem, with a hard copy printed directly at the investigator's site.

Ease of Use

Configuration of the MicroDiary to create a protocol is easily achieved using the comprehensive PC based software. Question responses may be obtained either numerically or by the use of the unique Visual-Analogue display. MicroDiary meets all Spirometry standards and has recently been validated in the first long-term study of spirometry in the home*.

Design Innovation

An ergonomically designed unit of distinctive appearance, featuring the proven digital volume transducer. The tactile keypad and easy to read display ensures ease of use by all subjects. The MicroDiary is activated by the subject according to the investigator's protocol, allowing any sequence of pre-determined commands to be executed at any time.

Specification

Measurements: FEV1, FVC, PEF
Display: Custom LCD
Resolution: 10ml
Accuracy: ±2%
Volume range: 0.1 to 10 liters B.T.P.S.
Flow range: 0.1 to 12 liters/second B.T.P.S.
Keyboard: 5 Keys: On, Enter, UP, Down and Delete
Interface: RS232 input/output 4800 Baud rate
Memory: Up to 3000 spirometry results
Power supply: Main Battery - 9v pp3 (typical life 3 months) 
Memory Battery - Embedded lithium cell (typical life 7 Years
Dimensions: 6.5" x 2.5" x 2"
Weight: 8 oz
Software: Windows® compatible

 
The MicroDiary has been validated to ATS standards.

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