Yes, all Dale 900 defib analyzers will test biphasic defibs. The Impulse 3000 will test biphasic defibs depending on the firmware version. The firmware version is briefly displayed at power up. Firmware versions earlier than version 1.08 were not tested but are considered to be incompatible. Version 1.10 is also not compatible. These versions will generally give you inconsistent and usually low joule output readings when you fire your biphasic defib. Versions 1.11 higher will be compatible with biphasic defibs.

There is a MEDT selection on the menus of the Impulse 3000 and Dale 900. Make sure that you have pushed this button, that the baud rate is set to 2400 and that you are using the proper cable. The correct cable to use with the Impulse 3000 and Dale 900 is Fluke part number 2199346. The older part number was 3010-0300.

Use low range at 50 joules and below and high range for over 50 joules.

The ENERGY menu of the Dale 900/Impulse 3000 has a TEST button that is used as a self-test or basic circuitry test. With the low range selected, the Joules reading on the lower left line of the Dale 900/Impulse 3000 display should read ~4.0 J. With the high range selected, the Joules reading should read 100.0 J +/- 4.0 J. While this is not an absolute calibration test, if your Dale 900/Impulse 3000 is starting to drift away from these values you should send your Dale 900/Impulse 3000 in to the Fluke service department for calibration.

Option1 includes ECG waveforms and arrhythmias plus several EMT scenarios. These scenarios allow you to convert various arrhythmias back to a normal sinus rhythm after the defib fires.

No, the Dale 900/Impulse 3000 has no remote command set.

No, there is no upgrade path from an Impulse 3000 to an Impulse 4000.

No, you would need an Impulse 4000 or a QED-6H to test defibrillator transcutaneous pacers. A SigmaPace 1000 is capable of testing both defibrillator transcutaneous pacers and internal transvenous pacers such as Medtronics pacers.

The IMPULSE 4000 firmware requires the display screen to be at the home-screen in order for communications to be established. On the IMPULSE 4000, press the ESC button (middle right on control panel) until the display shows IMPULSE 4000 MAIN MENU PAGE 1: Then run the test template. If you have other problems it is likely a loose or misconnected RS232 serial communications cable or an incorrect COM port selection on your computer. This generally applies to all Ansur-compatible test devices. Be sure that the display menu is at the home position on the compatible test device.