Background and Identification

The Palco 300 Series is a line of pulse oximeters made by Palco Labs, Inc. Pulse oximeters are non-invasive devices used to monitor a patient’s oxygen saturation. Palco Laboratories is a manufacturer and exporter of medical equipment. The Palco 300 Series includes the 300, 305, 305A, 305AC, and 340 models.

The Palco 300 and 305 models are designed for spot-checking the patient’s pulse rate and oxygen concentration. Models 305A and 305AC are designed to transmit data to another monitoring device. These models do not include alarms and are not designed for continuous monitoring. The 340 model is a pulse oximeter designed for continuous monitoring. All models include two bright LED displays that provide constant read-outs of pulse rate in beats per minute and oxygen saturation as a percentage. Each pulse oximeter also features a front-panel LED indicator that alerts the user when the monitor’s battery level is low.

The Palco 300 model displays the patient’s oxygen saturation in the upper left-hand corner of the front panel. The pulse rate is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the monitor’s front panel. The name “PALCO Laboratories” is printed in capital letters near the center of the front panel. The words “PULSE OXIMETER MODEL 300” are printed above the monitor’s sensor input.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

  • 8.89cm x 3.5cm x 19.05cm, 3.5in x 1.375in x 7.5in
  • Weight:  1.01 lbs. with batteries

Power Ratings

  • Battery Type:  6 "AA' Alkaline batteries (or) NiCad rechargeable
  • Battery Life (in continuous operation):  8 hours - "AA" Alkaline version, 12 hours - NiCad version
  • Adaptor (rechargeable version): 120V, 60Hz AC to 12V D (or) 230V, 50Hz AC to 12V DC

Sensors

  • Sensor Compatibility:  Uses all Palco Opto-Plethysmographic sensors
  • Adult and Pediatric:  Opto-Plethysmographic
  • Sensor Cable Lengths:  1.2 or 2.4 meters (4 or 8 feet)

Oxygen Saturation and Pulse Rate

  • Display: Two 3-digit, 7-segment LED, 1.1cm (0.4 in) high characters
  • Resolution: 1% SpO2 or 1 beat/minute (BPM)
  • Range: SpO2: 0 to 100%
  •  Pulse: 25 to 250 BPM
  • Accuracy:
    • SpO2:
      • 100 to 70%, ±2%
      • 69 to 60%, ±3%
      • Less than 60% unspecified
  • Pulse: 25 to 250 BPM, ±2

Environmental

  • Atmospheric Pressure:  775 to 500 Hg (-570 to 11,000 feet)
  • Relative Humidity:  5 to 95% (Noncondensing)
  • Operating Temperature:  0°C to 45°C (+32°F to +113°F

Additional Information

Palco 300 Series Product Page

Palco 300 Series Manual

Palco 300 Series Manuals and Specifications