GE Dash Port 2 User manual

Dash® Port 2
Docking Station
Service Manual
2000966-138 RevisionA

T-2 Dash Port 2 Docking Station Revision A
2000966-138 18 August 2003
127(Due to continuing product innovation, specifications in this
manual are subject to change without notice.
Listed below are GE Medical Systems Information Technologies’
trademarks used in this document. All other trademarks contained
herein are the property of their respective owners.
DASH, SAM, and UNITY NETWORK are trademarks of GE Medical
Systems Information Technologies registered in the United States Patent
and Trademark Office.
© GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, 2003. All rights
reserved.

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Contents
1Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Manual Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Manual Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .1-3
Manual Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Responsibility of the Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Hazard Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Equipment Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Service Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Equipment Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
2Equipment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Equipment Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Basic Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Optional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Overview .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .2-8
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .2-8
Equipment Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Compatible Dash Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Compatible Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Compatible Remote Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

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3Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .3-3
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Equipment Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .3-5
GCX Mounting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .3-8
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Connect the Cables to the Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Mount the Dash Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Setup/Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Adjust the Remote Display (Option) Video Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
PM/Install Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
4Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4-3
Manufacturer Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .4-3
Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Cleaning Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .4-5
Exterior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Electrical Safety Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Power Outlet Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Ground (Earth) Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Ground (Earth) Wire Leakage Current Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Enclosure Leakage Current Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .4-11
Test Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .4-12
Checkout Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Manufacturer Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .4-13
Docking Station Power-up Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Network Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .4-15
Auxiliary Port Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Remote Display (Option) Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16

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5Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
General Fault Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .5-3
AC Line Voltage Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
120 VAC, 50/60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
240 VAC, 50/60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Troubleshooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
6Part Lists, Drawings, and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Ordering Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Top Assembly — PN 2013500-002, Rev. A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Connector Assembly — PN 2013500-003, Rev. A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
PCB Board — PN 2013500-004, Rev. A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hardware and Fasteners 6-8
Interconnection Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PN 2004740-002, Revision A 6-10
Parts ListPN 2004740-002, Revision A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Other Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
GCX Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
Video Cables and Video Cable Extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
Disassembly/Assembly of FRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Guidelines for Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16
Dissassembly Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-17
After Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-25
Appendix A – Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
Remote Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3

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Appendix B – Remote Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Purchaser’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
Medical-Grade Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .B-3
Computer-Grade Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
Required Specifications for Computer/Flat Panel Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-4

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Introduction: Manual Information
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 operation instructions for the instructions necessary to operate
the equipment safely in accordance with its function and intended use.
Manual Conventions
The Dash Port 2 docking station will be referred to as the docking station
in this manual.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for service representatives and technical
personnel who maintain, troubleshoot, or repair this equipment.
Table 1. Revision History
Revision Date Comment
A 18 August 2003 Initial release of this manual.

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Introduction: Safety Information
Safety Information
Responsibility of the Manufacturer
GE 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 not intended for home use.
Contact GE for information before connecting any devices to the
equipment 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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Introduction: Safety Information
Hazard Definitions
The terms danger, warning, and caution are used throughout this
manual to point out hazards and to designate a degree or level of
seriousness. Familiarize yourself with their definitions and significance.
Hazard is defined as a source of potential injury to a person.
Term Definition
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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Introduction: Equipment Symbols
Equipment Symbols
ATTENTION: Consult accompanying documents.
equipotential
lock
unlock
communication indicator (front panel icon)
Ethernet (back panel icon)
video out
Alternating Current (AC)
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.
001A, 002A, 003A, 030A
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Introduction: Service Requirements
Service Requirements
Follow the service requirements listed below.
 Refer equipment servicing to GE 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 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.

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Introduction: Equipment Identification
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.
Description
Aproduct code1
1.TheproductcodefortheDashPort2dockingstation isAAA.
Byear manufactured
Cfiscal week manufactured
Dproduction sequence number
Emanufacturing site
Fmiscellaneous characteristic
### ## ## #### # #
A
BCDEF

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Equipment Overview: Equipment Description
Equipment Description
Basic Components
The docking station is a quick mount/dismount base for a Dash patient
monitor. It gives the monitor easy connect/disconnect access to AC
power, the Unity Network®(Ethernet), to a remote display, and to
auxiliary devices.
Front View
Name Description
A Security lever Slide left to lock the monitor onto the docking station,
then slide right to unlock the monitor.
B AC mains power indicator Illuminates green when AC power is applied to the
docking station.
C Communication indicator green LED
 A steady green color indicates the docking station
has established communication with the monitor.
amber LED
 A flashing amber color indicates that the docking
station and the Dash monitor are not compatible.
See Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting” .
A
B
004A
C

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Back View
F E D C
005A
A B
Name Description
A Ethernet connector Connect to the Unity Network. See “Network
Connection” on page A-3.
B video out connector Connect to a compatible remote display. The remote
display allows you to display the Dash monitor screen
items in a larger size. See “Appendix B – Remote
Display” forrequiredand recommendedremotedisplay
specifications.
CAUX 1 connector Connect to a compatible auxiliary device that is
supported by the Dash monitor and by the docking
station. See “Compatible Auxiliary Devices” on page 2-
10.
DAUX 2 connector
E AC power connector Insert AC power cable. See “Power Requirements” on
page A-3.
F equipotential lug Provides a means of maintaining equipotential ground
reference between connected devices.

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Equipment Overview: Equipment Description
Optional Components
Remote Display
When a compatible remote display is connected to the docking station,
the remote display allows you to view a docked monitor’s waveform and
text data at a remote location or on a larger display.
The following conditions apply:
 A Dash 3000/4000 monitor is required.
 The Dash 3000/4000 monitor must use software version 5.0 or later.
 The remote display must be compatible with the docking station. See
“Appendix B – Remote Display” for required and recommended
remote display specifications.
 The maximum video cable length between the docking station and
the remote display is 45.72 meters (150 feet). See “Other
Components” on page 6-14 for video cables and video cable extenders.
GCX Pedestal Mount
The GCX pedestal mount allows you to mount the docking station on a
flat table-top surface.
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Equipment Overview: Theory of Operation
Theory of Operation
Overview
The Dash Port 2 docking station provides an external remote (640x480
VGA) video capability, two additional AUX ports, Ethernet connection
(10BaseT), and AC power to a compatible Dash monitor.
The mechanical hardware is intended to be used in conjunction with the
Dash Port Interface/Isolation PCB to provide a means to quickly and
reliably attach/detach the Dash family of transport monitors.
The docking station can be installed at a bedside location in a health care
facility and in an intra-hospital patient transport.
The docking station is designed to provide electrical and mechanical
connection of AC power and communication devices to the Dash family
monitors and combines AC power to the monitor’s AC mains connector,
Ethernet signals to communicate, DC power and asynchronous
communication signals to communicate with ancillary devices.