SD-200

FETAL DOPPLER
OPERATION MANUAL
 Table of Contents

1. Introduction- - - - - - - - - - - - - -4
2. Product Description- - - - - - - - - - - -4
Main specifications- - - - - - - - - - - -4
General information- - - - - - - - - - - -5
3. Key and panel introduction- - - - - - - - - -5
Key introduction- - - - - - - - - - - - -5
Value display mode- - - - - - - - - - - -5
Curve display mode- - - - - - - - - - - -6
System setup mode- - - - - - - - - - - -6
4. Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -6
Unpacking- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -6
Fitting the Battery- - - - - - - - - - - - -7
5. Operating Instructions- - - - - - - - - - - -7
Take out or Put in the probe- - - - - - - - - -7
Positioning the Probe- - - - - - - - - - - -7
Battery Management- - - - - - - - - - - -7
After Use- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7
6. Care Of Your this Doppler- - - - - - - - - - -7
Handling- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7
Maintenance- - - - - - - - - - - - - -8
Storage- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8
Cleaning- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8
Coupling Gel- - - - - - - - - - - - - -8
7. Troubleshooting- - - - - - - - - - - - -8
8. Warranty and Service- - - - - - - - - - - -9
Warranty- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9
9. Technical Data- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9
 WARNING
Do not use this Doppler in the presence of flammable gases such as anaesthetic agents.

WARNING
This product is not designed for sterile use. Do not use in the sterile field unless additional
barrier precautions are taken.

CAUTION
Do NOT: immerse in any liquid.
use solvent cleaners.
use high-temperature sterilizing processes. (Such as autoclaving)
use E-beam or gamma radiation sterilization.

IMPORTANT
Before using this doppler Unit, please study this manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the
controls, displays, features and operating techniques.

CAUTION
This product contains sensitive electronics, therefore Strong radio frequency fields could possibly
interfere with it. This will be indicated by Unusual sounds from the loudspeaker. We recommend that the
source of interference is identified and eliminated.

Safety Clinical tests and further research have shown no ill effects resulting from
exposure of ultrasound. This Doppler uses very low power ultrasound. While very
safe it is nevertheless considered prudent to avoid long term continuous
exposure to diagnostic ultrasound.
this doppler is a screening tool to aid the healthcare professional and should NOT be
used in place of other fetal assessment methods. If there is doubt as to fetal
well-being after using the unit, further investigations should be undertaken immediately using
alternative techniques.

IMPORTANT---READ THIS SECTION BEFORE USING YOUR this doppler

This doppler includes a fetal heart rate display as found in conventional fetal monitors. Fetal
monitors are used antenatally to assess fetal health in selected pregnancies ONLY after 25/26
weeks.

Similarly this doppler rate display should only be used antenatally at 25 weeks or more. This
feature should not be used to replace conventional fetal monitoring.

While the rate display of this Doppler remains active the signal from very small fetal hearts
cannot be relied upon to obtain an accurate fetal heart rate display.

Rate information which may be displayed at an early gestational age is of uncertain clinical
significance and should not be relied upon.

Refer to the Safety section of this manual for further advice on the use of this Doppler.
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this doppler, an innovative product reflecting our experience gained
through many years of engineering excellence and our commitment to customer satisfaction.
this doppler uses ultrasound techniques to detect Doppler sounds from the fetus. The unit is ideal
for the busy midwife or doctor, providing quality sound when listening to the fetus from as early as 9
to 10 weeks gestation right through to delivery.

There are three types: Value type, curve type, multi-parameters type
Value type has digital value display for the Fetal Heart Rate (FHR)
Curve type has digital value display and curve display for FHR
Multi-paras type has digital value display and curve display for FHR and /or maternal SpO2, maternal
heart rate display.

This manual is for Curve type and Multi-paras type.

2. Product Description

Figure 1. this doppler (Front View)

Main specifications ：
 LCD value and curve display with backlight, can be used at dark light.
 Calculating FHR with the same DSP techniques as used in Fetal Heart Monitor, and ensure
the FHR accuracy and reliability.
 High sensitive transducer, Low ultrasound power, safer to the fetal.
 Friendly man-machine interface, easy to use.
 Built-in speaker and ear-phone output.
 Date and time display, system parameters set no change when powered off 。
 One Li-battery and battery status indicator.
 May measure the maternal SpO2 and HR simultaneously
 Auto power off and energy saving techniques.
General information
The this doppler comprises two main parts, connected by a retractile cable

Probe The probe contains a sensitive transducer head together with sophisticated electronics to
generate the Doppler sounds.
Main Control Unit. This comprises the battery compartment, liquid Crystal display (LCD),
microcontroller, audio System and controls. Doppler signals from the probe are
amplified and Output through the integral loudspeaker. Alternatively, an output
socket allows private listening with headphones. A volume control provides
adjustment of sound level as required.
Battery The Battery life is optimized by the auto shut-off features: one minute of no signal. Battery life
will vary according by to frequency and duration of examinations, volume of level and battery
type.
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3. Key and panel introduction
Key introduction. There are 6 keys on the front panel

Power on/off

：If the machine is on when pressed continuously for 2 seconds plus, and the machine will be off
when pressed continuously for 2 seconds plus, vice versa.。
Mode key

：Press and release this key one time, entering the following work mode circularly:
value display mode, curve display mode and system setup mode. If it is in value or
curve mode, then it will enter the same mode when power on next time.
Up key
: At normal operation, increase the volume one level when pressed and released. At
System setup mode, it is used to select or adjust one item
Down key
: At normal operation, decrease the volume one level when pressed and released. At
System setup mode, it is used to select or adjust one item

Enter key
: At curve mode, when pressed, the curve displays from the most left. At system setup mode, it is
used to make sure the selection or changes of one item.
Backlight key
: It will be on when this key pressed if backlight is off, and it will be off when this
key pressed if backlight is on. If the backlight is on and no key pressed within 10
seconds, it will be off automatically.

For the Doppler with maternal SpO2 function, the SpO2 portion will work only after
plugging the SpO2 probe.
When at normal operating, the LCD displays as follows:
Value Display Mode:

SpO2: 98 means the maternal SpO2 is 98%, when no SpO2, it will display “---“.
Mhr: 103 means the maternal heart rate is 103 BPM (unit: BPM, beats per minute),
when no SpO2 probe, it will display “---“. 158 means the fetal heart rate (unit: BPM, beats per
minute), it will shows‘---’ when no signal.

: The speaker volume, 8 levels, corresponding to the value 0—7, 0 means mute, 7 means the max
volume, pressing UP or DOWN key can increase or decrease the volume.
06-12-23: date displaying by yy-mm-dd pattern 12:56:56: time displaying by hh-mm-ss pattern.
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：Indicating the battery capacity, there are four status: full, two
blocks, one blocks and empty, when
the empty icon flashes with 1Hz frequency, it means the battery needs to be charged, or the
Doppler will shut off after several minutes.
0907: it is a code for test. No clinic purpose.
Curve Display Mode

There is a curve moving from left to right circularly, the blank portion of the curve
means 120—160 BPM (normal fetal heart rate range) ， it will spend 2 minutes or one
time from left to right wave
System Setup Mode:

The first line is the contrast adjusts (retained for future use).
The second line is the data setting
The third line is the time setting
The fourth line is the battery voltage, it can’t be adjusted.
How to change the item set
Pressing the MODE key into the system setup menu, then pressing the UP or DOWN key to select
the item you want to change, then pressing the MODE key again to enter the item adjusting status.
Pressing the UP or DOWN key to the suitable value, then pressing the ENTER key to store the changing
and return to item selecting status, now you can change other items or just pressing the MODE key
again to return the normal display.
Interface (bottom of the Doppler):
Earphone port: A standard 3.5mm stereo audio socket for the connection of headphones.
The loudspeaker is muted when the headphones are connected.
Note: that the Doppler signal output is mono only, This output can also be used for connection to a tape
recorder.

The USB port: it is reserved for future use.

4. Installation
Unpacking: Ensure that the carton contains the items shown below.
1. this doppler
2. Warranty card
3. Battery
4. Tube of gel
5. User manual
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Fitting the Battery: 1. Press the cover of the battery compartment, Slide it downwards and lift out
replacing the battery
2. Insert the battery
3. Slide the cover back into position.

5. Operating Instructions
Take out or Put in the probe
taking out: With one hand holds the Doppler and with the other hand hold the probe head.
First take out the head portion, and then take out the whole.
putting in: one hand holds the Doppler, another hand takes the probe end into its place, and then
press the head lightly to the position.

Apply Gel: Apply a liberal amount of gel to the abdomen.

Switch On: Press and release the On/Off button.
Set Volume: Adjust the volume control to your preferred level.
Positioning the Probe:
Place the faceplate of the probe flat against the abdomen just above the
Symphysis pubis. Adjust the probe position to obtain an optimum audio signal.
Useful Tips: 1. Small re-adjustments of the probe position may be necessary from
time to time to follow the movement of the fetus. Usually it is best to
adjust the position by tilting the probe rather than sliding it.
2. In early pregnancy a full bladder may improve sound detection.
3. In later pregnancy the best signals are generally located higher on the abdomen.
4. The fetal heart sounds like the hoof beats of a galloping horse at approximately twice
the maternal rate.
5. A wind-like sound is audible from the placenta.
Battery
Management: Only one Li-ion battery is used, the battery is the same as the used in mobile phone
(Motorola E398)

WARNING
NEVER dispose of batteries in fire as this can cause them to explode.

After Use When the examination is finished:

1. Press and release the On/Off button. If you forget to switch this Doppler off, the unit
will automatically shut-off after one minute of no signal, to preserve battery life.
2. Refer to the paragraph on Cleaning in the section Care Of this Doppler before storing
or before using on another patient.
3. Store this Doppler, together with gel and any accessories in the soft carry case until
required.

6. Care Of Your this Doppler

Handling The control unit and the body of the probe are robust and require no special handling.
However, the probe faceplate is delicate and must be handled with care. Do not apply
excess pressure directly to the probe faceplate. Take great care not to drop or knock the
probe.
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Maintenance Other than normal cleaning and replacement of batteries this Doppler does not require
maintenance.

Storage If this Doppler is to be stored for a long period of time the battery should be removed.

Cleaning Excess gel should always be wiped off after use before parking the probe.

The transducer and main unit can be cleaned with a damp cloth impregnated with a mild
detergent, but take great care not to allow any water or other fluid to seep into either
unit.

To assist in disinfection, a soft cloth dampened with a solution of sodium hypochlorite

1000ppm may be used, and the units wiped dry. Alternatively, alcohol saturated swabs
can be used on the faceplate and nosecone area.
Please be sure to check your local control of infection policies, or any equipment
cleaning procedures.

Caution Phenolic, or antiseptic solutions such as Steriscol or Hibiscus should never be used on
any part of the system, as these chemicals are known to spoil the quality of the product.

WARNING
This Doppler has not been designed for sterile use.

Coupling Gel The use of water based gel supplied by SOUNMED is strongly recommended. Oil
based gels can damage the probe and must not be used. The use of oil based gels
will invalidate your warranty.

7. Troubleshooting
This Doppler has been designed to a high level of quality and reliability.
If you should encounter a problem however, the table below lists some possible solutions.

Symptom Possible cause remedy

No display when 1. No battery fitted. Fit battery.
unit is 2. battery dead. Replace battery.
Switched on.
No sound from Volume control set Readjust volume
loudspeaker or too low. control.
headphones.
Unit shuts down. 1. Battery dead. Replace battery.
2. This is normal Refer to after Use
after 1or 5 in Section 5
Minutes use.
If the problem persists after trying the above suggestions, please contact your local service center
or supplier.
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8. Warranty and Service
Warranty
SOUNMED’ standard terms and conditions apply to all sales. A copy is available on request. These
contain full details of warranty terms and do not limit the statutory rights of the consumer.

For service, maintenance and any questions regarding this, or any other SOUNMED products, please
contact your local distributor.

9. Technical Data
Product Name: Pocket fetal/Maternal parameters monitor
Model No.: SD-200
Size –control unit: (Height) 130mm X (Width) 85mm X (Depth) 30mm
Weight: 275 gms including battery
Case Material: ABS Polycarbonate alloy
Max. audio output power: 1000mW rms typical
Auto Shut-off: After 1 minutes no signal.
SpO2:
Probe: soft finger probe
range: 0-99%
resolution: 1%
accuracy: 70-100%, 1.5-2%, 40-70%, 3%
Display: Dot-matrix liquid crystal with white backlight
Battery Voltage: 3.6 volt nominal
Battery type: One Li-ion battery (the same as used in Motorola mobile phone E398)
Battery Life: Typically 350 x 1 minute examinations (depending on use and battery
charge).
Transducer frequency: 1.0 MHz ± 1%
Operating temperature: 10C to 30C
Storage temperature: -10C to +40C
Gel: Viscous aqueous non-sensitizing, hypo-allergenic and non-irritating to
skin. Indefinite shelf life, bacteriostatic (not sterile).