EasyOne Technical Manual Page 1

EasyOne
Technical Manual

Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 2
2 OPERATION PRINCIPLE ........................................................................................................ 2
3 TECHNICAL DETAILS ............................................................................................................ 3
3.1 EASYONE SPIROMETER HANDHELD UNIT.........................................................................................................3
3.2 CRADLE .....................................................................................................................................................4
3.3 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ................................................................................................................................5
4 PARALLEL CRADLE TO PRINTER PIN-OUT ............................................................................... 6
5 RS232 CRADLE TO PC CABLE PIN-OUT .................................................................................. 6
6 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST................................................................................................... 6
7 OPERATION VERIFICATION ................................................................................................... 6
8 HIDDEN KEYS ...................................................................................................................... 7
9 DEVICE ERROR CODES ......................................................................................................... 8
10 EASYONE SOFTWARE UPDATE........................................................................................... 9
10.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................9
10.2 PREPARATION .............................................................................................................................................9
10.3 SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE ......................................................................................................................9
11 PRINTER COMPATIBILITY LIST ............................................................................................ 10
12 PREDICTED VALUES OVERVIEW........................................................................................... 12
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1 Introduction
The EasyOne spirometer uses digital ultrasonic flow measurement technology for fast,
accurate, reliable operation. The EasyOne was designed for full range testing in primary
care, specialty physician, industrial and hospital settings. It offers automated comparison to
predicted values, pre- and post Broncho Dilator comparisons, interpretation of results and test
quality control that automatically assesses patient effort offering helpful suggestions to obtain
optimum results. Optional easy to read and interpret color printout with graphic display for
instant test review is available. The single-patient-use spirette minimizes risk of cross-
infection.

2 Operation Principle
This EasyOne flow sensor is equipped with two ultrasonic transducers, mounted at different
sides of the flow channel. In order to determine gas flow (and molar mass), ultrasonic pulses
are transmitted in up- and downstream direction. Precisely measured transit-times are the
basis for determining flow and molar mass. The following figure shows a diagram of the flow
sensor including its internal sound transmission path.

Figure 1: Schematic of EasyOne flow sensor

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3 Technical Details
3.1 EasyOne Spirometer Handheld Unit
The following pictures show the top, rear and bottom views of the EasyOne.

Figure 2: Top view of EasyOne

Figure 3: Rear view with empty battery compartment

The two screws on the back side are used to open EasyOne. With the exception of the
lithium battery there are no serviceable parts inside the unit. Therefore do not open the unit!

Figure 4: Bottom view of EasyOne

The bottom view shows the name plate, the serial number and the EasyOne-to-Cradle
connector.
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3.2 Cradle
The following pictures show the top and a rear views of the EasyOne cradle.

Figure 5: Cradle top view

The top view shows the EasyOne-to-Cradle connector. This connector is a non-standard
connection between the electronic board inside EasyOne and the board inside the cradle.

Figure 6: Cradle rear view

The rear view shows the serial / parallel connector. The function of this connector is
automatically determined depending on the cable connected to it. If a standard parallel cable
is connected the board inside the cradle switches to parallel mode. If the specialized serial
cable is connected the board switches to serial mode.
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3.3 Printed Circuit board

All electrical components of EasyOne are mounted on a single PCB.
With the exception of the lithium battery no components can be serviced.
The following two pictures show a top and bottom view of the PCB.

Figure 7: Bottom view of EasyOne PCB

The lithium battery located on the top right of the PCB has an approximate life time of 5 to 10
years. In early revisions of the hardware the lithium battery is soldered on the board.

Figure 8: Top view of EasyOne PCB (without EMI shielding)

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4 Parallel Cradle to Printer Pin-Out

The following table lists the pin-out of the printer connector.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 Strobe 14 nc
2 Data 0 15 Fault
3 Data 1 16 nc
4 Data 2 17 nc
5 Data 3 18 Ground
6 Data 4 19 Ground
7 Data 5 20 Ground
8 Data 6 21 Ground
9 Data 7 22 Ground
10 Acknowledge 23 Ground
11 Busy 24 Ground
12 nc 25 nc
13 nc
nc = not connected

5 RS232 Cradle to PC Cable Pin-Out

The RS232 cradle to PC cable has a standard 9 pin DSUB connector at the PC side. The
following table lists the pin-out of that connector.
Pin Description
1 not connected
5 4 3 2 1 2 RXD (receive data)
3 TXD (transmit data)
4 not connected
5 GND (ground)
6 not connected
7 RTS (ready to send)
9 8 7 6 8 CTS (clear to send)
9 not connected

6 Replacement Parts List

The following parts are available for replacement:
Part description Part number
Case front half diagnostic 2001 1.12
Case front half frontline 2000 1.12
Case rear half 2001 1.13
Battery door 2001 1.14
Lithium battery (BR 1225, 3V) 2001 1.15
Cradle housing 2010 1.6

7 Operation Verification
In order to check correct operation of EasyOne please perform the following steps:
Perform a calibration check as explained in the EasyGuide manual.
Make a printout of the calibration report.
If these two steps can be executed successfully the device operates normally.
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8 Hidden Keys
The hidden key sequences access special features that are not available in the standard
menu structure of EasyOne. The following table shows what key sequences are available.
The column labeled Location indicates in what menu / screen the described key sequence
has to be used.
Caution: The key sequences should not be used in conjunction with patient testing.
Location Key Description
sequence
Main Menu 1-3-5 Factory defaults (same as in Configuration Menu).
Configuration Menu 1-3-5 Manual adjustment of flow gain factors (FlowGainIn/Ex). Attention:
Changing these values will influence the calibration of the unit.
Device self test error 1-3-5 Ignore error an go on.
screen
Device info screen (from 1-2-4 Show additional device information.
Configuration Menu).
Device info screen 1-2-5 Hard factory reset (database is also deleted).
Device info screen 1-2-6 FVC filter disable temporarily (until next power cycle).
Device info screen 1-2-7 Switch off BTPS correction temporarily (until next power cycle).
Device info screen 1-2-8 Switch off flow linearity correction temporarily (until next power
cycle).
Device info screen 1-2-9 Switch on predicted/print all feature temporarily (until next
power cycle). All (internal) parameters are printed, the predicted
values are printed with 4 digit resolution, the Lower limits of
normal (LLN) are also printed with 4 digit resolution.
Device info screen 1-3-9 Restore corrupt database: Caution use only for inconsistent
databases.
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9 Device Error Codes

Internal errors are reported using the following screen:
ERROR
Device Selftest
Failure #xx
Please contact
service
The number xx indicates the type of error that is detected. The following list shows all error
numbers and a description of the internal error.
No. Description
1 internal software error (wrong argument)
2 internal software error (unsupported)
3 internal software error (timeout)
4 internal software error (data inconsistent)
5 internal software error (write error)
6 internal software error (read error)
7 internal software error (not found error)
13 internal software error (WD timeout)
14 the ultrasonic receive amplitude is too low (check spirette insertion)
15 the ultrasonic receive amplitude is too high (check spirette insertion)
16 Bootloader software inconsistent (CRC failure)
17 User software inconsistent (CRC failure). Update EasyOne software.
18 Calibration data inconsistent.
19 Failure of flash memory.
20 Flow sensor transit time range check error. Possible reasons: a) Blocked sound path, e.g. caused by
wrongly inserted spirette, b) almost empty batteries.
21 ndd ASIC serial transmission error (STX expected)
22 ndd ASIC serial transmission error (sequence error)
23 ndd ASIC serial transmission error (unknown character)
24 Real time clock RAM error
25 Configuration data inconsistent (lithium battery failure possible)
49 internal software error (overrun error)
50 internal software error (timeout error)
51 internal software error (storage error)
52 internal software error (record structure error)
53 internal software error (address error)
54 Serial data flash or serial communication data inconsistent (CRC failure)
55 internal software error (flash command sequence error)
56 internal software error (flash block erase error)
57 internal software error (flash program error)
65 internal software error (flash block program error)
66 internal software error (flash busy)
70 internal software error (unknown error)
144 Sensor serial communication error
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10 EasyOne Software Update

10.1 Introduction
The internal software of EasyOne is stored in a Flash EPROM. It is therefore possible to
update the internal software. The following procedure describes how this update is executed.
10.2 Preparation
The following items are required:
ndd RS232 cable 2060-1 (please note that this is a non-standard RS232 cable)
PC program EzFlash.exe, V01.07 or higher.
EasyOne device software for the download. This file is named
EasyOne_Vaabbccdd.hex, where aabbccdd is the software version e.g. V01110000
PC with Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT or ME.
The following installation description presumes that you have basic knowledge of your PC
operating system.
10.3 Software Update Procedure
In order to update the software in EasyOne follow this procedure:
1. Connect the EasyOne cradle with the ndd RS232 cable (2060-1) with an unused serial
port of your PC.
2. The PC Software for the programming of EasyOne does not need special settings and can
be copied directly to a folder of your choice e.g. to C:\nddmed.
3. The device software can also be copied to a folder of your choice, e.g. to C:\nddmed.
4. Turn the power of EasyOne on and put it in the cradle. Press the 1 key to activate the
PC interface mode. The EasyOne display shows: PC interface active.
5. Start the PC software EzFlash (e.g. Start button, then Run, Open c:\nddmed\Ezflash.exe)
6. Set the appropriate serial port using the Options menu, Settings e.g. COM1.
7. The device software can be selected through selecting the Open icon or under File, Open
(e.g. EasyOne_V01110000.hex).
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8. The programming is started by pressing the Download button. You are requested to enter
your company and user name.
9. During the programming of EasyOne a progress bar is shown. The programming takes
approx. 3 to 5 minutes. Please do not interrupt the programming process.
10. EasyOne shows the successful programming on the device screen. The device has to be
restarted using the ON/OFF key. The correct programming can be checked under
Configuration, See Device Info under FirmVer (firmware software version).

Troubleshooting:
If the programming of the software is interrupted: Turn the power of EasyOne off and turn
it on again. Retry the programming procedure.
If EasyOne shows device self test error #17 please proceed as follows: Do not press the
1 key and start the software download procedure directly.

11 Printer Compatibility List

In general, a large number of printers are supported by EasyOne. Due to the extremely large
number of printers available on the market, ndd cannot test every single printer on its
compatibility. EasyOne supports three different principal driver types:
Hewlett-Packard (HP) PCL,
Epson ESC/P2, and
Canon Extended Mode (CEM) commands.
Many laser printer manufactures like Brother, Canon, Kyocera etc. have PCL compatible
models and work therefore with the HP b&w setting.
Matrix Printers: Many matrix printer manufactures like Epson, Panasonic etc. have ESC/P2
compatible models and work therefore with the EPSON b&w setting. Please check the
specifications of the model for the ESC/P2 mode.
List of tested printers that work using direct connection to EasyOne cradle:
Manfct. Model Type Driver EasyOne Setting Note
Apollo 1000 Inkjet PCL3 HP b&w
Canon BJC-85, 620, 2000, 2100, 4100, 7000, Inkjet CEM Canon b&w / color
7100
Canon S400, S450 Inkjet CEM Canon b&w / color 3
Epson Stylus Color 600, 680, 900 Inkjet ESC/P2 Epson b&w / color
Epson C60, C70, C80 Inkjet ESC/P2 Epson b&w / color
Epson Stylus Photo Inkjet ESC/P2 Epson b&w / color
Epson LQ 570 Matrix ESC/P2 Epson b&w 4
HP LaserJet 4M, 4MP, 6L, 4050 Laser PCL5 HP b&w
HP LaserJet 1100, 1200, 2100, 2200 Laser PCL6 HP b&w 1
HP DeskJet 350C Inkjet PCL 3e HP b&w 2
HP DeskJet 340, 350, 500, 510, 520, 540 Inkjet PCL3 HP b&w only b&w
HP DeskJet 550C, 610C, 640C, 840C, 850C, Inkjet PCL3e HP b&w / color
895C, 940C, 948C, 1120C, 3820
HP OfficeJet G55 Inkjet PCL3e HP b&w / color 1
Samsung ML-7000 Laser PCL5 HP b&w
Notes:
1. These HP models only work correctly with a modified cradle. Either use EasyWare PC software or exchange the
cradle.
2. The HP DeskJet 350C works only in b&w mode, color mode is not supported.
3. If EasyOne firmware smaller 1.15 is used, the page size is reduced to a page.
4. Matrix printers in general are very slow.
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Additional Notes:
All printers are supported if the printing is done via PC using the EasyWare PC software.
Many low cost laser printers use the GDI language which is not supported by EasyOne.
Some matrix printers can be supported but the printout is extremely slow.
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12 Predicted Values Overview

The following table lists the predicted values and lower limits of normal implemented in
EasyOne.

Roca (Spain)

Hedenstrm
Knudson 83

Knudson 76

add. Reference
Reference

NHANES III

ERS, EGKS

Scandinavian
(Quanjer)
(Harvard)

Berglund
Cherniak
Zapletal
Dockery

Gulsvik
Austria
Morris
Crapo

Hsu
1983 1985
Publ. Year 1999 (1976) 1976 1981 1971 1979 1993 1993 1977 1988 1982 172 1985 1963
1986
Abbrev. NH KN KN CR MO HS DO ER ZA FO BA CH HE GU BE
8-80 7-20 18-70 6-17 7-76 6-70 20-70 20-70 20-70
Age Range [yr] (6-90)
6-85 8-85 15-91 20-90
(4-20)
6..18
(18-90) (4-17) (7-90) (6-90)
15-79
(18-90) (18-90) (18-90)
110 115 150
Min Height [cm] 110 107 110 146 142 115 145 110 110 100 150 154
(93) (93) (148)
195 196 200 194 203 195 185 195 180 200 200 195 190 191
Max Height [cm] 200
(210) (210) (210) (210) (210) (210) (210) (210) (210) (210) (210) (210) (210) (210)
f:45-94
Weight [kg] n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a >0 n/a m: n/a
n/a n/a

Caucasian X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
African X X
Mexican, Hispanic X X
Asian
Parameter
FVC X X X X X X X X VC X X X VC VC
FIVC FVC FVC FVC FVC FVC FVC FVC FVC VC FVC FVC FVC VC VC
IVC X
VC FVC FVC FVC FVC FVC FVC FVC IVC X FVC FVC X X X X
FEV1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
FEV1 FEV1 FEV1 FEV1
FEV1 / FVC % X X X X /FVC /FVC X X X X /FVC /VC X X
FEV1 / VC % X
FEV3 X76 X X
FEV6 X
FEV3 / FVC % X
FEV1 / FEV6 % X
FEF25 X X ER X X
FEF50 X X X ER X X X
FEF75 X X X ER X X X
FEF25-75 X X X X X X X X X ER X X X
PEF X X76 X X X X ER X X X
MVV CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH CH X CH X
LLN Parameter
FVC X X X X X X X X VC VC
FIVC FVC FVC FVC FVC FVC FVC FVC FVC VC VC
IVC
VC X X X
FEV1 X X X X X X X X X X
FEV1
FEV1 / FVC % X X X X X X /VC X X
FEV1 / VC % X
FEV3 X
FEV6 X
FEV3 / FVC % X
FEV1 / FEV6 % X
FEF25 X
FEF50 X X
FEF75 X X
FEF25-75 X X X X X X
PEF X X X
MVV X
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Legend of symbols used in the Matrix:

1. X (grey) an X indicates that the parameter is directly available in the source.
However only the grey marked fields are available in EasyOne.
2. FVC, IVC the value of the parameter is copied from the listed parameter of the same
source.
3. FEV/FVC FEV1 / FVC % is computed from the predicted FEV1 and FVC.
4. Abbreviation the value of the parameter is copied from the listed source.
5. Height range the published height range is listed, the extended (extrapolated) height
range used in EasyOne is listed in parentheses.
6. Age range the published age range is listed, the extended (extrapolated) age range
used in EasyOne is listed in parentheses.
7. Scandinavian Scandinavian reference values (only available with the Scandinavian
firmware) are combined with Zapletal reference values.

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