Nonin 8500 Handheld Pulse Oximeter Specifications

Dimensions..................................................... 8 cm (3”) W x 15 cm (6”) H x 2.5 cm (1”) D

Weight............................................................ 280 g (10 oz) with alkaline batteries

Warranty......................................................... 3 years

Oxygen Saturation Display Range................ 0 – 100% SpO2

Pulse Rate Display Range.............................. 18 – 321 beats per minute (BPM)

Saturation Declared
Accuracy (Arms)*............ 70 – 100% SpO2
Adults/Pediatrics Neonates
No Motion: Finger Clip ±2 digits N/A
Flex ±3 digits N/A
Motion: Finger Clip ±3 digits N/A
Flex ±3 digits N/A
Low Perfusion: Finger Clip ±3 digits N/A
Flex, Flexi-Form® II ±3 digits ±4 digits

Pulse Rate Declared Accuracy
No Motion................................................. 18 – 300 BPM
Motion....................................................... 40 – 240 BPM
Low Perfusion............................................ 40 – 240 BPM
Adults/Pediatrics Neonates
No Motion: Finger Clip ±3 digits N/A
Flex, Flexi-Form II ±3 digits ±3 digits
Motion: Finger Clip ±5 digits N/A
Flex ±3 digits N/A
Low Perfusion: Finger Clip ±3 digits N/A
Flex, Flexi-Form II ±3 digits ±3 digits

Measurement Wavelengths and Output Power**
Red............................................................ 660 nanometers @ 0.8 mW maximum average
Infrared...................................................... 910 nanometers @ 1.2 mW maximum average

Indicators
Pulse Quality Display................................... LED, tricolor
Numeric Displays........................................ 3-digit 7-segment LEDs, red

Temperature
Operating................................................... -20 to +50°C (-4 to +122°F)
Storage/Transportation............................... -30 to +50°C (-22 to +122°F)

Humidity
Operating................................................... 10 – 90% noncondensing
Storage/Transportation............................... 10 – 95% noncondensing

Altitude
Operating................................................... Up to 12,000 meters (40,000 feet)
Hyperbaric Pressure.................................... Up to 4 atmospheres

Power Requirements..................................... Six 1.5V AA-size alkaline batteries.
100 hours maximum display brightness;
160 hours with normal brightness.

Classifications per IEC 60601-1 / CSA601.1 / UL60601-1
Type of Protection:..................................... Internally powered (on battery power)
Degree of Protection:................................. Type BF-Applied Part
Mode of Operation:................................... Continuous
Enclosure Degree of Ingress Protection:...... IPX2
* ± 1 Arms represents approximately 68% of measurements
**This information is especially useful for clinicians performing photodynamic therapy