GE Medical Systems Solar 9500 User manual

Solar®9500
Information Monitor
Service Manual
Software Version 3
2001085-061 Revision A

T-2 Solar 9500 Information Monitor Revision A
2001085-061 20 January 2003
NOTE: Due to continuing product innovation, specifications in this manual are subject to change without
notice.
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Contents
1Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Manual Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Manual Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Responsibility of the Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Equipment Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Service Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .1-6
Equipment Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
2Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
The Solar 9500 Information Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Interconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
3Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Processing Unit Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Installing Cable Shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Display Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Primary Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Secondary Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Remote Display 1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Touchscreen Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .3-7

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Scrolling vs. Non-scrolling Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Browser Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Processing Unit/Display Interconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Flat Panel Display Interconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Display Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Acquisition Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Tram-rac Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Tram-rac Power Supply Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Processing Unit/Tram-rac Interconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Tram-rac 2 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Tram-rac 4A Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Unity Network ID Connectivity Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Dual Tram-rac Housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
About Tram-net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Processing Unit/RAMS Interconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Processing Unit/Polled Parameter Interconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Local Area Network (LAN) Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
About Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
Twisted Pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
Network Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
Printer Interconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Laser Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20
PRN 50 Digital Writer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Connecting to the Unity Network MC Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
Connecting to the Unity Network IX Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24
Keyboard and Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Turning Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Turning Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Using the Menu Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
Alternate Power Down Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27

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4Software Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Monitor Service Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Layout Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Display/Layout Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Unit Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .4-12
Controls and Menu Timeouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Module Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Bed/Unit Name Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Serial Interface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
Network Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
Unix Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Diagnostic Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Locale Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
Creating a Custom Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Editing Basics for All Customizable Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
An Overview of Configured Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Creating A Bed Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26
Sample Creation of a Simple Bed Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29
Print System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31
Stratification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32
5Module Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
General . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
The Service Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Calibrate Non-invasive Blood Pressure (NBP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
About the Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Manufacturer Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Calibrate Mainstream CO2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
About the Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Manufacturer Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
0% CO2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
10% CO2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Calibration Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11

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Calibrate Sidestream CO2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
About the Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Manufacturer Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
0% CO2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
10% CO2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .5-14
Calibration Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Calibrate Barometric Pressure for Interfaced CO2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
About the Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
6Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Manufacturer Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Manufacturer Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Cleaning Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Exterior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Cleaning the Touch Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Cleaning Inside the Solar 9500 CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Battery Pack Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Battery Pack Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Battery Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
NLX Motherboard Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Electrical Safety Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10
Power Outlet Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
Ground (Earth) Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
Ground (Earth) Wire Leakage Current Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13
Enclosure Leakage Current Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .6-14
Patient (Source) Leakage Current Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .6-15
Patient (Sink) Leakage Current Test
(Mains Voltage on the Applied Part) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16
Test Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-17
Checkout Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Required Tools/Special Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18
Initial Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18
Touch Screen Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19
Speaker Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19

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Tram-rac Housing Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19
Tram-net Communication Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-20
Unity Network MC Network Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21
Weblink Access Check (optional feature) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21
Printer Check (printer optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21
Unity Network ID Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21
M-Port Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22
Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22
PM Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22
Repair Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
7Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Fault Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
First Things to Ask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Main Power and Display Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
AC Line Voltage Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
120 VAC, 50/60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9
240 VAC, 50/60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9
Troubleshooting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Service Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Diagnostic Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-11
Log File Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Log File Timestamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Diagnosing System Problems with Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13
Houston Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13
Overview of the Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
Navigating Multi-page Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21

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8Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Processing Unit Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Subassemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Power Supply Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3
Video PCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5
Riser Interface PCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7
Riser I/O PCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
M-Port PCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Signal Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Power Supply PCB Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11
Video PCB Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-14
Riser Interface PCB Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-17
Riser I/O PCB Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-32
M-Port PCB Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-33
9Field Replaceable Units, Parts Lists and Drawings . . . . 9-1
Ordering Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Field Replaceable Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Disassembly/Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Opening the Unit for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3
Replace the Power Supply Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4
Replace the NLX Motherboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6
Replace Riser I/O PCB Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7
Replace/Add Video PCB or M-Port PCB Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
Replace NLX Riser Interface PCB Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Replace the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .9-11
Upper Level Assembly 901007-003A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Power Supply Assembly 419080-001B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22

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Manual Information
Revision History
Each page of this manual has the document part number and revision
letter at the bottom of the page. The revision letter identifies the
document’s update level. The revision history of this document is
summarized below.
Manual Purpose
This manual supplies technical information for service representatives
and technical personnel so they can maintain the equipment to the
assembly level. Use it as a guide for maintenance and electrical repairs
considered field repairable. Where necessary the manual identifies
additional sources of relevant information and technical assistance.
See the operator’s manual for the instructions necessary to operate the
equipment safely in accordance with its function and intended use.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for service representatives and technical
personnel who maintain, troubleshoot, or repair this equipment.
Revision History
Revision Date Comment
A 20 January 2003 Initial release of this manual.

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Safety Information
Responsibility of the Manufacturer
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies is responsible for the
effects of safety, reliability, and performance only if:
 Assembly operations, extensions, readjustments, modifications, or
repairs are carried out by persons authorized by GE.
 The electrical installation of the relevant room complies with the
requirements of the appropriate regulations.
 The equipment is used in accordance with the instructions for use.
General
This device is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed
health care practitioner.
This device is not intended for home use.
U.S. law restricts this device to be sold by or on the order of a physician.
Contact GE Medical Systems Information Technologies for information
before connecting to the equipment any devices that are not
recommended in this manual.
Parts and accessories used must meet the requirements of the applicable
IEC 601 series safety standards, and/or the system configuration must
meet the requirements of the IEC 60601-1-1 medical electrical systems
standard.
Periodically, and whenever the integrity of the device is in doubt, test all
functions.
The use of ACCESSORY equipment not complying with the equivalent
safety requirements of this equipment may lead to a reduced level of
safety of the resulting system. Consideration relating to the choice shall
include:
 use of the accessory in the PATIENT VICINITY; and
 evidence that the safety certification of the ACCESSORY has been
performed in accordance to the appropriate IEC 60601-1 and/or IEC
60601-1-1 harmonized national standard.
If the installation of the equipment, in the USA, will use 240V rather
than 120V, the source must be a center-tapped, 240V, single-phase
circuit.

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
The terms danger, warning, and caution are used throughout this
manual to point out hazards and to designate a degree or level or
seriousness. Familiarize yourself with their definitions and significance.
Hazard is defined as a source of potential injury to a person.
DANGER indicates an imminent hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice which, if not
avoided, could result in minor personal injury or product/property
damage.
NOTE provides application tips or other useful information to assure
that you get the most from your equipment.

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Equipment Symbols Some of the following symbols appear on the equipment.
ATTENTION: Consult accompanying documents before using the equipment.
In Europe, this symbol means dangerous or high voltage. In the United States,
this symbol represents the caution notice below:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do NOT remove cover (or back). Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
Defibrillator-proof type CF equipment; type CF equipment is specifically
designed for applications where a conductive connection directly to the heart is
established. The paddles indicate the equipment is defibrillator proof.
Defibrillator-proof type BF equipment; type BF equipment is suitable for
intentional external and internal application to the patient, excluding direct
cardiac application. Type BF equipment is type B equipment with an F-type
isolated (floating) part. The paddles indicate the equipment is defibrillator proof.
Type B equipment; type B equipment is suitable for intentional external and
internal application to the patient, excluding direct cardiac application.
Equipotentiality
Alternating current (AC)
Power; I= ON; O= OFF
Fuse
Press to open.
Medical Equipment
With respect to electric shock, fire and mechanical hazards only in
accordance with UL 2601-1, and CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 601.1.
PRESS
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Service Information
Service Requirements
Follow the service requirements listed below.
 Refer equipment servicing to GE Medical Systems Information
Technologies authorized service personnel only.
 Any unauthorized attempt to repair equipment under warranty voids
that warranty.
 It is the user’s responsibility to report the need for service to GE
Medical Systems Information Technologies or to one of their
authorized agents.
 Failure on the part of the responsible individual, hospital, or
institution using this equipment to implement a satisfactory
maintenance schedule may cause undue equipment failure and
possible health hazards.
 Regular maintenance, irrespective of usage, is essential to ensure
that the equipment will always be functional when required.
Equipment Identification
Every GE Medical Systems Information Technologies device has a
unique serial number for identification. A sample of the information
found on a serial number label is shown below.
D 0 XX 0005 G XX
Month
Manufactured
A = January
B = February
C = March
D = April
E = May
F = June
G = July
H = August
J = September
K = October
L = November
M = December
Year
Manufactured
0 = 2000
1 = 2001
2 = 2002
(and so on)
Product Code
Two-character
product descriptor
Product Sequence
Number
Manufacturing
number (of total
units
manufactured.)
Device Characteristics
One or 2 letters that further
describe the unit, for example:
P = prototype not conforming to
marketing specification
R = refurbished equipment
S = special product documented
under Specials part numbers
U = upgraded unit
Division
F = Cardiology
G = Monitoring

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The Solar 9500 Information Monitor
The basic Solar 9500 Information Monitor consists of a Solar 9500
processing unit, a compatible touchscreen display, and one or more
acquisition devices.
The processing unit is the heart of the system. Primary user controls are
provided by the touchscreen display but a keyboard and mouse may also
be used.
Up to two additional displays may be attached directly to the Solar 9500
Information Monitor to display layout configurations separate from the
Primary Display. The additional displays are connected via optional
video boards installed in the Solar 9500 processing unit.
001A
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Front View
On the front panel two indicator lights labeled AC and CPU show the
operating condition of the unit. A connector panel on the right side of the
unit provides all the connections to interface equipment to the system.
Rear View
Located at the rear of the unit are the equipotential lug, power supply
inlet and switch, and a mounting bracket.
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The Solar 9500 processor must be mounted in the vertical
position. Never operate the unit in the horizontal
position.
003A
004A

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Interconnection
Shown below is the right side interconnect panel and a description of
each connectors use.
 UNITY NETWORK MC NETWORK is the Unity Network
connection that provides real time data (Parameter waveforms and
numerics) between GE devices.
 UNITY NETWORK IX NETWORK is the Unity Network connection
that provides non-real time data between the Solar 9500 system and
other hospital intranet devices.
 TRAM-NET is the GE acquisition network connection that provides
real time data between a Tram-rac’s patient connected acquisition
devices (Trams and single parameter modules) and the Solar 9500
Information Monitor.
 PCI BUS SLOT is for optional add in boards (e.g. the second display).
 M-PORTS are for Unity Network ID, PRN 50, or PRN 50-M
connection.
 PARALLEL PORT is for connecting to a PostScript compatible
printer.
 SERIAL PORTS 1 & 2 are for touch screen, PRN 50, PRN 50-M,
RAMS interface connections, or for polled parameter service.
 KEYBOARD is a PS / 2 keyboard connection.
 MOUSE is a PS / 2 mouse connection.
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Connect devices solely manufactured or approved by GE
directly to the Unity Networks. Contact GE Technical
Support before connecting equipment from other
manufacturers.
UNITY NETWORK
MC NETWORK
TRAM-NET
PCI BUS SLOTS
PARALLEL PORT
DISPLAY
(NON SCROLLING)
SERIAL PORT - 1
MOUSE
KEYBOARD
NOT USED
SERIAL PORT - 2
UNITY NETWORK
IX NETWORK
NOT USED
NOT USED
NOT USED
M-PORTS
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Technical Specifications
Display Specifications
Item Description
Type High definition raster or TFT Active Matrix Color LCD
Color depth 16 bit color
Resolution 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical
Vertical Frequency 70 Hz non-scrolling (erase bar), 60 Hz scrolling
Horizontal Frequency 57 kHz (minimum)
Video bandwidth 110 MHz (minimum)
Linearity 1.5% of vertical height Max
Solar 9500 Features and Options
Item Description
User interface SAW Touchscreen (ELO touch systems SMART SET compatible)
Waveform presentation Non-scrolling (erase bar) or scrolling
Number of waveforms 30 waveforms
Number of parameters 30 parameter windows
Sweep speeds 1, 5, 10, 15, 25, 35, 50 mm/sec
Seconds per waveform Max of 12 seconds at 25 mm/sec (based on display configuration)
Pressure waveform scales Full, individual or free
Software options 12SL ECG analysis, user display customization, browser, polled serial parameter
data, arrhythmia waveform review
Processing Specifications
Item Description
Main Processor Intel 233 MHz Pentium with MMX technology, main memory 128 MB RAM
GraphicsController Cirrus Logic GD-5465, 2MB RAMBUS DRAM
Optional Graphics Processor
with Hardware Windowing Fujitsu Sparclite MB86831 32bit, 50 MHz 6MB VRAM.
Unity IX Network
Communication Processor Intel 82558, 10/100 Base-TX
Unity Network MC Network
Communication Processor Intel 82596, 10 Base-T

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Tram-net Communication
Processor Intel 82596
M-Port Network
Communication Processor Intel 82559
M-Port Ethernet Hub/Repeater Intel LXT914
Processing Specifications
Data I/O Connectors
Item Description
Unity Network IX Network RJ45 - standard
Unity Network MC Network RJ45 - standard
Tram-net 3-DB9F - standard
M-Port 3-RJ45 - standard
Main graphics DB15HD - standard
Scrolling Graphics DB15HD - 2 optional
Parallel port DB25F - standard
Serial ports 2-DB9M - standard
Keyboard/mouse 2-6 pin DIN, P/S2 style
USB 4 pin USB - standard (not used)
Audio line out Mini-jack standard (not used)
Audio line in Mini-jack standard (not used)
Audio Mic out Mini-jack standard (not used)
Environmental Specifications
Item Description
Power Requirements 110 - 120 (± 10%), 50/60-Hz
220-240 (± 10%), 50/60-Hz
Power Consumption 200 Watts (includes Solar 9500, Tram-rac and Tram)
Thermal dissipation 683 Btu/hr
Internal 10 watt-hour UPS
battery Provides 12 second backup power for clean disk shutdown
Cooling Forced air