Nellcor SYMPHONY N-3100 User manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
NELLCOR SYMPHONY
®
N-3100 Blood Pressure Monitor

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Figures
List of Tables
Section 1: Introduction ............................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Manual Overview.......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes.................................................... 1-1
1.2.1 Warning........................................................................... 1-1
1.2.2 Caution ............................................................................ 1-1
1.2.3 Note................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 N-3100 Blood Pressure Monitor Description ................................ 1-1
1.4 Related Documents...................................................................... 1-2
Section 2: Routine Maintenance ................................................................ 2-1
2.1 Cleaning ....................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Periodic Safety and Functional Checks........................................ 2-1
2.3 Batteries ....................................................................................... 2-1
Section 3: Performance Verification .......................................................... 3-1
3.1 Introduction................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Equipment Needed....................................................................... 3-1
3.3 Performance Tests....................................................................... 3-1
3.3.1 Power-up......................................................................... 3-1
3.3.1.1 Power-On Self-Test ........................................................ 3-1
3.3.1.2 Power-On Defaults for Adult-Pediatric Alarm Limits
and Ranges................................................................. 3-3
3.3.1.3 Power-On Defaults for Neonatal Alarm Limits
and Ranges.................................................................. 3-7
3.3.2 Verification of Pneumatic System ................................... 3-10
3.3.2.1 Pressure Transducer Accuracy....................................... 3-11
3.3.2.2 Pneumatic Leakage —Adult............................................ 3-12
3.3.2.3 Pneumatic Leakage—Neonate....................................... 3-12
3.3.2.4 Cuff Inflation Rate ........................................................... 3-13
3.3.2.5 Cuff Deflation Rate.......................................................... 3-13
3.3.2.6 High-Pressure—Adult ..................................................... 3-14
3.3.2.7 High-Pressure—Neonate................................................ 3-14
3.3.3 Pulse Rate Accuracy Tests............................................. 3-15
3.3.3.1 Pulse Rate Accuracy Test —Adult.................................. 3-15
3.3.3.2 Pulse Rate Accuracy Test —Neonate ............................ 3-16
3.4 Safety Tests ................................................................................. 3-16
3.4.1 Ground Integrity .............................................................. 3-16
3.4.2 Electrical Leakage........................................................... 3-17
3.4.2.1 Earth Leakage Current.................................................... 3-17
3.4.2.2 Patient Leakage Current ................................................. 3-18
3.4.2.3 Patient Leakage Current (MOAP)................................... 3-18

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Section 4: Configuration and Service Modes ........................................... 4-1
4.1 Introduction................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Configuration Mode...................................................................... 4-1
4.2.1 Adult-Pediatric/Neonatal Mode Default........................... 4-3
4.2.2 Systolic Upper Alarm Limit.............................................. 4-3
4.2.3 Systolic Lower Alarm Limit.............................................. 4-3
4.2.4 Diastolic Upper Alarm Limit............................................. 4-3
4.2.5 Diastolic Lower Alarm Limit............................................. 4-3
4.2.6 Mean Upper Alarm Limit ................................................. 4-4
4.2.7 Mean Lower Alarm Limit ................................................. 4-4
4.2.8 Pulse Rate Upper Alarm Limit......................................... 4-4
4.2.9 Pulse Rate Lower Alarm Limit......................................... 4-4
4.2.10 Alarm Volume ................................................................. 4-5
4.2.11 Alarm Silence Duration ................................................... 4-5
4.2.12 Auto Measurement Cycle Interval................................... 4-5
4.2.13 Configuration Menu......................................................... 4-6
4.3 Service Mode................................................................................ 4-7
4.3.1 Menu Item 1: Software Version Report........................... 4-10
4.3.2 Menu Item 2: Lamp Test Mode....................................... 4-10
4.3.3 Menu Item 3: Button Test Mode...................................... 4-10
4.3.4 Menu Item 4: Speaker Test Mode................................... 4-11
4.3.5 Menu Item 5: Internal Configuration
Code (ICC) Report..................................................... 4-12
4.3.6 Menu Item 6: Total Operating Hours Report................... 4-12
4.3.7 Menu Items 7-16: Error Log Record Report.................... 4-12
4.3.8 Menu Item 17: Instrument Identification (IID) Report ...... 4-13
4.3.9 Menu Item 18: Power and Battery Status Report ........... 4-13
4.3.10 Menu Item 19: Persistent Time Sense Report................ 4-14
4.3.11 Menu Item 20: Reset to Factory Defaults........................ 4-14
4.3.12 Menu Item 21: Initial Cluster Instrument Number
(CIN) Selection.......................................................... 4-14
4.3.13 Menu Item 23: Enable/Disable Alarm
Silence Reminder....................................................... 4-15
4.3.14 Menu Item 24: PressureCalculation
Algorithm Selection.................................................... 4-15
4.3.15 Menu Item 29: Instrument Compatibility Report.............. 4-16
4.3.16 Menu Item 30: Pressure Transducer
Accuracy Test Mode .................................................. 4-16
4.3.17 Menu Item 31: Inflation Time Test Mode ........................ 4-17
4.3.18 Menu Item 32: Deflation Rate Test Mode ....................... 4-17
4.3.19 Menu Item 33: Adult Leak Test Mode ............................. 4-18
4.3.20 Menu Item 34: Neonate Leak Test Mode........................ 4-18
4.3.21 Menu Item 35: Adult Maximum Pump
Pressure Test Mode................................................... 4-19
4.3.22 Menu Item 36: Neonate Maximum Pump
Pressure Test Mode................................................... 4-19
4.3.23 Menu Item 37: Blood Pressure Module
Self-Check Report...................................................... 4-20

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Section 5: Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 5-1
5.1 Introduction................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 How to Use this Section ............................................................... 5-1
5.3 Who Should Perform Repairs....................................................... 5-1
5.4 Replacement Level Supported..................................................... 5-1
5.5 Obtaining Replacement Parts ...................................................... 5-1
5.6 Troubleshooting Guide................................................................. 5-2
5.6.1 AC Power........................................................................ 5-3
5.6.2 Error Codes..................................................................... 5-4
5.6.2.1 User-Correctable Error Codes ........................................ 5-4
5.6.2.2 Failure Error Codes......................................................... 5-5
5.6.3 Buttons ............................................................................ 5-7
5.6.4 Display/Alarms ................................................................ 5-7
5.6.5 Operational Performance................................................ 5-8
5.6.6 Stacked Configuration..................................................... 5-8
Section 6: Disassembly Guide ................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Introduction................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Fuse Replacement ....................................................................... 6-1
6.3 Monitor Disassembly .................................................................... 6-2
6.3.1 Replacing the Piezo Speaker.......................................... 6-3
6.3.2 Replacing the Monitor Speaker....................................... 6-4
6.3.3 Replacing the Hose Fitting.............................................. 6-5
6.3.4 Removing the UIF Board................................................. 6-5
6.3.5 Removing the Pump Module........................................... 6-7
6.4 Lithium Battery Replacement ....................................................... 6-8
6.5 Reassembly.................................................................................. 6-8
Section 7: Spare Parts ................................................................................ 7-1
7.1 Introduction................................................................................... 7-1
Section 8: Packing for Shipment ............................................................... 8-1
8.1 General Instructions ..................................................................... 8-1
8.2 Repacking in Original Carton ....................................................... 8-2
8.3 Repacking in a Different Carton ................................................... 8-3
Section 9: Specifications ............................................................................ 9-1
9.1 General......................................................................................... 9-1
9.2 Electrical....................................................................................... 9-1
9.3 Physical Characteristics ............................................................... 9-1
9.4 Environmental .............................................................................. 9-1
9.5 Alarms .......................................................................................... 9-2
9.6 Factory Defaults ........................................................................... 9-2
9.7 Performance................................................................................. 9-3
Appendix ...................................................................................................... A-1
A1 Integrity Test................................................................................. A-1
A2 Error Types................................................................................... A-2
A3 User-Correctable Error Codes...................................................... A-3
A4 Failure Error Codes...................................................................... A-4
A5 Internally Corrected Error Codes.................................................. A-4

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Technical Supplement ................................................................................ S-1
S1 Introduction................................................................................... S-1
S2 Overview ...................................................................................... S-1
S3 Stackbus Interconnect.................................................................. S-2
S4 Circuit Analysis............................................................................. S-3
S4.1 Functional Overview ....................................................... S-3
S4.2 Detailed Circuit Analysis ................................................. S-5
S4.2.1 UIF/Power Supply Module .............................................. S-5
S4.2.2 Blood Pressure Module................................................... S-9
S4.2.3 Display Board.................................................................. S-10
S5 Schematic Diagrams .................................................................... S-11
LIST OF FIGURES
1-1 N-3100 Front Panel (North American) .............................................. 1-2
1-2 N-3100 Front Panel (International) ................................................... 1-2
3-1 Self-Test Display .............................................................................. 3-2
6-1 Fuse Replacement............................................................................ 6-2
6-2 N-3100 Corner Screws ..................................................................... 6-2
6-3 Separating the Monitor and Disconnecting the Cables .................... 6-3
6-4 Removing the Monitor Speaker Assembly........................................ 6-4
6-5 Removing UIF and Display PCBs..................................................... 6-6
6-6 Removing Pump Module................................................................... 6-7
6-7 Installing the Handle ......................................................................... 6-9
7-1 N-3100 Expanded View .................................................................... 7-2
8-1 Repacking the N-3100 ..................................................................... 8-2
S2-1 Oscillatory Blood Pressure Measurement ........................................ S-2
S4-1 N-3100 Functional Block Diagram................................................... S-4
S4-2 Internal/External Bus Connections ................................................... S-5
S4-3 Speaker Driver and Volume Control Block Diagram ........................ S-8
S4-4 Display Board Block Diagram........................................................... S-10
LIST OF TABLES
3-1 Earth Leakage Current Limits........................................................... 3-17
3-2 Patient Leakage Current Limits ........................................................ 3-18
3-3 Patient Leakage Current Test Configurations................................... 3-19
4-1 Configuration Mode Menu ................................................................ 4-2
4-2 Service Mode Menu.......................................................................... 4-9
5-1 Problem Categories.......................................................................... 5-2
5-2 Power Problems................................................................................ 5-3
5-3 N-3100 User-Correctable Error Codes ............................................ 5-4
5-4 N-3100 Failure Error Codes.............................................................. 5-5
5-5 Button Problems ............................................................................... 5-7
5-6 Display/Alarms Problems ................................................................. 5-7
5-7 Operational Performance Problems ................................................. 5-8
5-8 Stack Problems................................................................................. 5-8
A-1 Error Types....................................................................................... A-2
A-2 N-3100 Failure Error Codes.............................................................. A-4
A-3 N-3100 Internally Corrected Error Codes ........................................ A-5
S4-1 J1 Connector..................................................................................... S-8
S4-2 J5 Upper Inter-Stack Connector ....................................................... S-9
S4-3 J2 Speaker Connector ...................................................................... S-9

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Manual Overview
1.2 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
1.3 N-3100 Blood Pressure Monitor Description
1.4 Related Documents
1.1 MANUAL OVERVIEW
This manual contains information for servicing the NELLCOR SYMPHONY
N-3100 blood pressure monitor. Only qualified service personnel should
service this product. Before servicing the N-3100, read the operator’s manual
carefully for a thorough understanding of operation.
1.2 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
This manual uses three terms that are important for proper operation of the
monitor: Warning, Caution, and Note.
1.2.1 Warning
A warning precedes an action that may result in injury or death to the
patient or user. Warnings are boxed and highlighted in boldface type.
1.2.2 Caution
A caution precedes an action that may result in damage to, or malfunction of,
the monitor. Cautions are highlighted in boldface type.
1.2.3 Note
A note gives information that requires special attention.
1.3 N-3100 BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The N-3100 is a noninvasive blood pressure monitor that measures systolic,
diastolic, and mean arterial blood pressure. It also derives the patient’s pulse
rate at the time of blood pressure measurement. The N-3100 is intended for
hospital use to monitor adult, pediatric, or neonatal patients. The N-3100 can
be used in mobile environments when stacked with the N-3000, the N-3200,
or both. When used in mobile environments, the N-3100 must be protected
from excessive moisture such as direct rainfall.
The N-3100 can operate as a standalone monitor or it can be connected to
(stacked with) other NELLCOR SYMPHONY instruments, such as the
N-3000 pulse oximeter, the N-3200 display/printer, or both.
The physical and operational characteristics of the monitor are described in
the operator’s manual and Section 9, Specifications, of this manual.
Figures 1-1 and 1-2 depict the North American and International front panels
of the N-3100 and the names of its displays and controls.

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1-2
Note: All graphics presented in this manual relevant to the monitor are
depicted in the International symbol format. Refer to your operator’s
manual and Figures 1-1 and 1-2 of this manual for applicable
translations.
SYSTOLIC
mmHg
DIASTOLIC
mmHg
MEAN
mmHg
LIMITS
PRINT
PULSECYCLE
STAT
START
STOP
CYCLE
PULSE
NEONATAL RATE
MANUAL
AUTO
1 2 910 11
3567812
4
13
14
15
16
17
19
20 18
Figure 1-1: N-3100 Front Panel (North American)
SYS
mmHg
DIA
mmHg
MAP
mmHg
AUTO
NEO
MAN
1 2 910 11
1314151617
19
20
3567812
18
4
Figure 1-2: N-3100 Front Panel (International)
1 SYSTOLIC display 11 POWER ON indicator
2 DIASTOLIC display 12 BATTERY IN USE/BATTERY LOW indicator
3 MEAN/PULSE RATE display 13 PRINTER IN USE/STACKED indicator
4 UPPER ALARM LIMIT button 14 PRINT button
5 CYCLE button 15 STAT MODE button
6 AUTOMATIC MODE indicator 16 START/STOP MEASUREMENT button
7 MANUAL MODE indicator 17 LOWER ALARM LIMIT button
8 PULSE button 18 CYCLE indicator
9 AUDIBLE ALARM OFF indicator 19 PULSE RATE indicator
10 ON/STANDBY button 20 NEONATAL MODE indicator
1.4 RELATED DOCUMENTS
To perform test and troubleshooting procedures and to understand the
principles of operation and circuit analysis sections of this manual, you must
know how to operate the monitor. Refer to the N-3100 operator’s manual. To
understand the various Nellcor Puritan Bennett cuffs and hose that work
with the monitor, refer to the individual cuff and hose directions for use.

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SECTION 2: ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
2.1 Cleaning
2.2 Periodic Safety and Functional Checks
2.3 Batteries
2.1 CLEANING
Caution: Do not immerse the N-3100 or its accessories in liquid or use
caustic or abrasive cleaners. Do not spray or pour any liquid on the
monitor or its accessories.
To clean the N-3100, dampen a cloth with a commercial, nonabrasive cleaner
and wipe the instrument exterior surfaces lightly. Do not allow any liquids to
come in contact with the power connector, fuse holder, or switches. Do not
allow any liquids to penetrate connectors or openings in the instrument cover.
For cuffs and hoses, follow individual directions for use.
2.2 PERIODIC SAFETY AND FUNCTIONAL CHECKS
The following safety checks should be performed by a qualified service
technician after any repair or opening of the case, upon return of the
instrument from any use outside your institution’s control, or at least every 2
years.
1. Inspect the exterior of the N-3100 and verify that there is no evidence of
damage. Refer to Section 5, Troubleshooting for repair. If the N-3100
cannot be repaired, contact Nellcor Puritan Bennett’s Technical Services
Department or your local Nellcor Puritan Bennett representative.
2. Inspect safety labels for legibility. If labels are not legible, contact
Nellcor Puritan Bennett’s Technical Services Department or your local
Nellcor Puritan Bennett representative.
3. Verify that the monitor performs properly as described in paragraph 3.3.
4. Perform the electrical safety tests detailed in paragraph 3.4. If the unit
fails these electrical safety tests, do not attempt to repair, contact Nellcor
Puritan Bennett’s Technical Services Department or your local Nellcor
Puritan Bennett representative.
5. Inspect fuse(s) for proper rating (AC inlet fuse: 0.8 Amp, 250 Volt). If
necessary, replace as described in paragraph 6.2.
2.3 BATTERIES
Nellcor Puritan Bennett recommends replacing all instrument batteries at
least every 2 years. To replace the batteries, refer to Section 6, Disassembly
Guide.
If the N-3100 has been stored for more than 30 days and has not been
connected to an SPS power supply, charge the battery before use. A fully
discharged battery requires a 14-hour charge for a full charge. A 6-hour
charge is required for 1 hour of operating time. Connect the N-3100 to an SPS
external power supply during storage to ensure that the battery remains fully
charged and the N-3100 is ready for immediate use.

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SECTION 3: PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Equipment Needed
3.3 Performance Tests
3.4 Safety Tests
3.1 INTRODUCTION
This section discusses the tests used to verify performance of the monitor. All
tests are accomplished through the control panel.
3.2 EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Equipment Description
AC Power Adapter SPS-I or SPS-I1 (International) or
SPS-N or SPS-N1 (North American)
Electrical Safety Analyzer Must meet current AAMI
specifications
Blood Pressure Simulator Bio-tek “BP Pump” Noninvasive
Blood Pressure Analyzer or
equivalent
3.3 PERFORMANCE TESTS
The following tests are used to verify performance of the N-3100 and should
be performed following troubleshooting and repairs. If the N-3100 fails any
test, refer to Section 5, Troubleshooting.
3.3.1 Power-up
The power-up tests (paragraphs 3.3.1.1 through 3.3.1.3) verify the following
monitor functions:
• Power-On Self-Test
• Power-On Defaults for Adult-Pediatric Alarm Limits and Ranges
• Power-On Defaults for Neonatal Alarm Limits and Ranges
3.3.1.1 Power-On Self-Test
1. Connect the monitor to model SPS-I (or SPS-I1) or model SPS-N (or
SPS-N1) external power supply or, if stacked with the N-3200, connect
AC power to the N-3200.
2. Do not connect any hoses or cuffs to the monitor.

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3. Observe the monitor front panel. With the N-3100 in STANDBY (turned
off), press the ON/STANDBY button. In order to successfully complete
the self-test, the monitor must perform the following sequence.
a. The monitor emits three consecutively higher-pitched beeps.
b. All indicators light momentarily as illustrated in Figure 3-1. Verify
that “8.8.8.” is shown in the SYSTOLIC, DIASTOLIC, and
MEAN/PULSE RATE displays.
Note: Slight differences in the brightness of display segments and
indicators are normal and acceptable.
SYS
mmHg
DIA
mmHg
MAP
mmHg
AUTO
NEO
MAN
Figure 3-1: Self-Test Display
c. All displays (except the POWER ON indicator) turn off briefly.
d. Each segment in the digital displays lights individually in sequence
in a scanning, or firefly, test pattern and all indicators light
momentarily.
e. The sequence of steps b and c will be repeated until all internal tests
are complete.
Note: The number of times the sequence of steps b and c is
repeated is dependent on the amount of information stored
in trend memory. Typically, you will see two cycles of the
sequence.
f. A single, 1-second beep is produced and all displays again illuminate
momentarily, indicating the automatic Power-On Self-Test is
complete.
g. The POWER ON indicator and the MANUAL MODE indicator are
illuminated. A “–” is displayed in each window of the SYSTOLIC,
DIASTOLIC and MEAN/PULSE RATE displays. This is referred to
as the normal mode steady state.
SYS
mmHg
DIA
mmHg
MAP
mmHg

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Caution: Pressing and holding the NEW PATIENT/NEONATAL
button (3 seconds or more) until three beeps sound clears all
previously stored patient data.
h. Press and hold the NEW PATIENT/NEONATAL button (located on
the rear panel) for approximately 3 seconds until you hear three
beeps to indicate that stored patient data is cleared.
3.3.1.2 Power-On Defaults for Adult-Pediatric Alarm Limits and Ranges
Note: The following procedure is written using Nellcor Puritan Bennett
factory-set power-on default settings. If your institution has other
custom power-on default settings, those values will be displayed and
should be substituted in the following procedure. The N-3100 can be
reset to factory power-on defaults using the service mode procedure
described in Paragraph 4.3.11, Menu Item 20, or configuration mode,
as described in Paragraph 4.2.13, Configuration Menu (item 3).
In the following procedures, each time the UPPER ALARM LIMIT
button or the LOWER ALARM LIMIT button is pressed, the N-3100
will emit a beep.
When observing or changing default limits, a 3-second timeout is in
effect, that is, if no action is taken within 3 seconds, the monitor
automatically returns to the normal operating mode steady state.
The following procedures use the N-3100 UP and DOWN ARROW
buttons located on the top of the monitor. When the N-3100 is
stacked with the N-3000, the N-3200, or both, the Nellcor knob on
either of these units can be used to perform the function of the
N-3100 UP and DOWN ARROW buttons. Turning the Nellcor knob in
a clockwise direction is equivalent to pressing the N-3100 UP
ARROW button. Turning the knob in a counterclockwise direction is
equivalent to pressing the N-3100 DOWN ARROW button. There will
be no sounds or beeps associated with turning a Nellcor knob. When
the N-3100 is stacked with the N-3000, the UP and DOWN ARROW
buttons are not accessible and the Nellcor knob must be used.
1. Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the unit on. Verify that the
N-3100 is in adult-pediatric mode, which is indicated by the NEONATAL
MODE indicator being off. If the indicator is lit, quickly press and
release the NEW PATIENT/NEONATAL button twice to place the
N-3100 in the adult-pediatric mode. When the unit is in the normal mode
steady state, press and release the UPPER ALARM LIMIT button.
Verify that the monitor emits a single beep when you press the button.
Verify that the SYSTOLIC display indicates the default alarm limit
value of “240” for a few seconds and verify that the other displays show
dashes while the “240” is displayed as shown below. Do not press any
buttons for at least 3 seconds and all displays will change to show a dash
in the center of each character (normal mode steady state).
SYS
mmHg
DIA
mmHg
MAP
mmHg

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2. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the UPPER
ALARM LIMIT button. Press and hold the DOWN ARROW button until
a value of “70.” is shown in the SYSTOLIC display.
Note: A period (“.”) following a displayed alarm limit value is an
indication that the alarm limit value has been changed from the
power-on default value previously set in the N-3100.
3. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button. Verify that the monitor emits a single beep when
you press the button. Within 3 seconds, verify the SYSTOLIC display
indicates an alarm limit value of “70” and verify that the other displays
show a dash at the bottom while the “70” is displayed as shown below.
SYS
mmHg
MAP
mmHg
DIA
mmHg
4. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the DOWN
ARROW button until “60.” is displayed in the SYSTOLIC display. Verify
“60.” is the lowest value to which the lower alarm limit can be adjusted.
5. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the UP
ARROW button and verify that the upper alarm limit setting of “70.” is
the highest value to which the lower systolic alarm limit can be adjusted.
6. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the UPPER
ALARM LIMIT button twice. Verify that the monitor emits a single beep
each time you press the button. Verify that the DIASTOLIC display
indicates default alarm limit value of “210” for a few seconds and verify
that the other displays show dashes at the top while the “210” is
displayed.
7. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the UPPER
ALARM LIMIT button twice. Press and hold the DOWN ARROW button
until “50.” is shown in the DIASTOLIC display
8. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button twice. Verify that the monitor emits a single beep
each time you press the button. Within 3 seconds, verify that the
DIASTOLIC display indicates an alarm limit value of “50” and verify
that the other displays show dashes at the bottom while the “50” is
displayed.
9. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button twice. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the
DOWN ARROW button until “40.” is displayed in the DIASTOLIC
display. Verify that “40.” is the lowest value to which the lower alarm
limit can be adjusted.
10. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button twice. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the UP
ARROW button and verify that “50.” is the highest value to which the
lower alarm limit can be adjusted.

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11. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the UPPER
ALARM LIMIT button three times. Verify that the monitor emits a
single beep each time you press the button. Verify that the
MEAN/PULSE RATE display indicates an alarm limit value of “225” for
a few seconds and verify that the other displays show dashes at the top
while the “225” is displayed.
12. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the UPPER
ALARM LIMIT button three times. Press and hold the DOWN ARROW
button until “55.” is displayed in the MEAN/PULSE RATE display.
13. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button three times. Verify that the monitor emits a
single beep each time you press the button. Within 3 seconds, verify that
the MEAN/PULSE RATE display indicates the default alarm limit value
of “55” and verify that the other displays show dashes at the bottom
while the “55” is displayed.
14. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button three times. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the
DOWN ARROW button until “55.” is shown in the MEAN/PULSE RATE
display. Verify that “55.” is the lowest value to which the lower alarm
limit can be adjusted.
15. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button three times. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the
UP ARROW button and verify that “55.” is the highest value to which
the lower alarm limit can be adjusted.
16. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the UPPER
ALARM LIMIT button four times. Verify that the monitor emits a single
beep each time you press the button. Verify that the PULSE RATE
indicator is lit and the MEAN/PULSE RATE display indicates the
default alarm limit value of “170” for a few seconds and verify that the
other displays show a dash at the top of each display character while the
“170” is displayed.
17. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the UPPER
ALARM LIMIT button four times. Press and hold the DOWN ARROW
button until “40.” is shown in the MEAN/PULSE RATE display.
18. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button four times. Verify that the monitor emits a single
beep each time you press the button. Within 3 seconds, verify that the
PULSE RATE indicator is lit and the MEAN/PULSE RATE display
indicates the default alarm limit value of “40” and verify that the other
displays show dashes at the bottom while the “40” is displayed.
19. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button four times. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the
DOWN ARROW button until “30.” is displayed in the MEAN/PULSE
RATE display. Verify that “30.” is the lowest value to which the lower
alarm limit can be adjusted.
20. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button four times. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the
UP ARROW button and verify that “40.” is the highest value to which
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21. Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the monitor off. Verify that the
monitor emits three consecutively lower-pitched beeps.
22. Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the monitor on. The monitor
performs the Power-On Self-Test described in 3.3.1.1, steps 3a.
through 3g.
23. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the UPPER
ALARM LIMIT button. Verify that the monitor emits a single beep and
the SYSTOLIC display indicates an alarm limit of “240” for a few
seconds.
24. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button. Verify that the monitor emits a single beep and
that the SYSTOLIC display indicates an alarm limit of “70” for a few
seconds.
25. From the normal mode steady state, press the UPPER ALARM LIMIT
button two times rapidly. Verify that the monitor emits two beeps and
that the DIASTOLIC display indicates an alarm limit of “210” for a few
seconds.
26. From the normal mode steady state, press the LOWER ALARM LIMIT
button two times rapidly. Verify that the monitor emits two beeps and
that the DIASTOLIC display indicates an alarm limit of “50” for a few
seconds.
27. From the normal mode steady state, press the UPPER ALARM LIMIT
button three times rapidly. Verify that the monitor emits three beeps
and that the MEAN/PULSE RATE display indicates an alarm limit of
“225” for a few seconds.
28. From the normal mode steady state, press the LOWER ALARM LIMIT
button three times rapidly. Verify that the monitor emits three beeps
and the MEAN/PULSE RATE display indicates an alarm limit of “55” for
a few seconds.
29. From the normal mode steady state, press the UPPER ALARM LIMIT
button four times rapidly. Verify that the monitor emits four beeps, the
PULSE RATE indicator lights and that the MEAN/PULSE RATE display
indicates an alarm limit of “170” for a few seconds.
30. From the normal mode steady state, press the LOWER ALARM LIMIT
button four times rapidly. Verify that the monitor emits four beeps, the
PULSE RATE indicator lights, and the MEAN/PULSE RATE display
indicates an alarm limit of “40” for a few seconds.
31. Press the ON/STANDBY button to place the N-3100 in the standby
mode. Verify that the monitor emits three consecutively higher-pitched
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3.3.1.3 Power-On Defaults for Neonatal Alarm Limits and Ranges
Note: The following procedure is written using Nellcor Puritan Bennett
factory-set power-on default settings. If your institution has other
custom power-on default settings, those values will be displayed and
should be substituted in the following procedure. The N-3100 can be
reset to factory power-on defaults using the service mode procedure
described in Paragraph 4.3.11, Menu Item 20, or configuration mode,
as described in Paragraph 4.2.13, Configuration Menu (item 3).
In the following procedures, each time the UPPER ALARM LIMIT
button or the LOWER ALARM LIMIT button is pressed, the N-3100
will emit a beep.
When observing or changing default limits, a 3-second timeout is in
effect, i.e., if no action is taken within 3 seconds, the monitor
automatically returns to the normal operating mode steady state.
The following procedures use the N-3100 UP and DOWN ARROW
buttons located on the top of the monitor. When the N-3100 is
stacked with the N-3000, the Nellcor knob on this unit can be used to
perform the function of the N-3100 UP and DOWN ARROW buttons.
Turning the Nellcor knob in a clockwise direction is equivalent to
pressing the N-3100 UP ARROW button. Turning the knob in a
counterclockwise direction is equivalent to pressing the N-3100
DOWN ARROW button. There will be no sounds or beeps associated
with turning the knob. When the N-3100 is stacked with the N-3000,
the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons are not accessible and the
Nellcor knob must be used.
1. Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the unit on. Verify that the
N-3100 is in the neonatal mode, which is indicated by the NEONATAL
MODE indicator being lit. If the indicator is not lit, quickly press and
release the NEW PATIENT/NEONATAL button twice to place the
N-3100 in the neonatal mode. When the unit is in the normal mode
steady state, press and release the UPPER ALARM LIMIT button.
Verify that the monitor emits a single beep when you press the UPPER
ALARM LIMIT button. Verify that the SYSTOLIC display indicates an
alarm limit value of “120” for a few seconds and verify that the other
displays show dashes at the top while the “120” is displayed. Do not
press any buttons for at least 3 seconds and all displays will change to
show a dash in the center of each character (normal mode steady state).
2. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the UPPER
ALARM LIMIT button. Press and hold the DOWN ARROW button until
“50.” is displayed the SYSTOLIC display.
Note: A period (“.”) following a displayed alarm limit value is an
indication that the alarm limit value has been changed from the
power-on default value previously set in the N-3100.
3. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button. Verify that the monitor emits a single beep when
you press the button. Within 3 seconds, verify that the SYSTOLIC
display indicates an alarm limit value of “50” (the default systolic lower
alarm limit) and verify that the other displays show dashes at the bottom
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4. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the DOWN
ARROW button until “40.” is displayed in the SYSTOLIC display. Verify
that “40.” is the lowest value to which the lower alarm limit can be
adjusted.
5. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the UP
ARROW button and verify that “50.” is the highest value to which the
lower alarm limit can be adjusted.
6. From the normal mode steady state, press the UPPER ALARM LIMIT
button twice. Verify that the monitor emits a single beep each time you
press the button. Verify that the DIASTOLIC display indicates a default
alarm limit value of “80” for a few seconds and verify that the other
displays show dashes at the top while the “80” is displayed.
7. From the normal mode steady state, press the UPPER ALARM LIMIT
button twice. Press and hold the DOWN ARROW button until “30.” is
shown in the DIASTOLIC display.
8. From the normal mode steady state, press the LOWER ALARM LIMIT
button twice. Verify that the monitor emits a single beep each time you
press the button. Within 3 seconds, verify that the DIASTOLIC display
indicates a default alarm limit value of “30” (the default diastolic lower
alarm limit) and verify that the other displays show dashes at the bottom
while the “30” is displayed.
9. From the normal mode steady state, press the LOWER ALARM LIMIT
button twice. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the DOWN ARROW
button until “20.” is displayed in the DIASTOLIC display. Verify that
“20.” is the lowest value to which the lower alarm limit can be adjusted.
10. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button twice. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the UP
ARROW button and verify that “30.” is the highest value to which the
lower alarm limit can be adjusted.
11. From the normal mode steady state, press the UPPER ALARM LIMIT
button three times. Verify that the monitor emits a single beep each time
you press the button. Verify that the MEAN/PULSE RATE display
indicates an alarm limit value of “95” (the default mean upper alarm
limit) for a few seconds, and verify that the other displays show dashes
at the top while the “95” is displayed.
12. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the UPPER
ALARM LIMIT button three times. Press and hold the DOWN ARROW
button until “45.” is shown in the MEAN/PULSE RATE display.
13. From the normal mode steady state, press the LOWER ALARM LIMIT
button three times. Verify that the monitor emits a single beep each time
you press the button. Within 3 seconds, verify that the MEAN/PULSE
RATE display indicates an alarm limit value of “45” and verify that the
other displays show a dash at the bottom of each display character while
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14. From the normal mode steady state, press the LOWER ALARM LIMIT
button three times. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the DOWN
ARROW button until “35.” is displayed in the MEAN/PULSE RATE
display. Verify that “35.” is the lowest value to which the lower alarm
limit can be adjusted.
15. From the normal mode steady state, press the LOWER ALARM LIMIT
button three times. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the UP ARROW
button and verify that “45.” is the highest value to which the lower alarm
limit can be adjusted.
16. From the normal mode steady state, press the UPPER ALARM LIMIT
button four times. Verify that the monitor emits a single beep each time
you press the button. Verify that the PULSE RATE indicator is lit and
the MEAN/PULSE RATE display indicates an alarm limit value of “230”
(the default pulse rate upper alarm limit) for a few seconds and verify
that the other displays show dashes at the top while the “230” is
displayed.
17. From the normal mode steady state, press the UPPER ALARM LIMIT
button four times. Press and hold the DOWN ARROW button until “40.”
is shown in the MEAN/PULSE RATE display.
18. From the normal mode steady state, press the LOWER ALARM LIMIT
button four times. Verify that the monitor emits a single beep each time
you press the button. Within 3 seconds, verify that the PULSE RATE
indicator is lit and the MEAN/PULSE RATE display indicates an alarm
limit value of “40” and verify that the other displays show dashes at the
bottom while the “40” is displayed.
19. From the normal mode steady state, press the LOWER ALARM LIMIT
button four times. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the DOWN ARROW
button until “30.” is displayed in the MEAN/PULSE RATE display.
Verify that “45.” is the lowest value to which the lower alarm limit can be
adjusted.
20. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button four times. Within 3 seconds, press and hold the
UP ARROW button and verify “40.” is the highest value to which the
lower alarm limit can be adjusted.
21. Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the monitor off. Verify that the
monitor emits three consecutively lower-pitched beeps.
22. Press the N-3100 ON/STANDBY button to turn the monitor on. The
monitor performs the Power-On Self-Test described in 3.3.1.1, steps 3a.
through 3g.
23. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the UPPER
ALARM LIMIT button. Verify that the monitor emits a single beep and
that the SYSTOLIC display indicates an alarm limit of “120” for a few
seconds.
24. From the normal mode steady state, press and release the LOWER
ALARM LIMIT button. Verify that the monitor emits a single beep and
that the SYSTOLIC display indicates an alarm limit of “50” for a few
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25. From the normal mode steady state, rapidly press the UPPER ALARM
LIMIT button twice. Verify that the monitor emits two beeps and that
the DIASTOLIC display indicates an alarm limit of “80” for a few
seconds.
26. From the normal mode steady state, rapidly press the LOWER ALARM
LIMIT button twice. Verify that the monitor emits two beeps and that
the DIASTOLIC display indicates an alarm limit of “30” for a few
seconds.
27. From the normal mode steady state, rapidly press the UPPER ALARM
LIMIT button three times. Verify that the monitor emits three beeps and
that the MEAN/PULSE RATE display indicates an alarm limit of “95”
for a few seconds.
28. From the normal mode steady state, rapidly press the LOWER ALARM
LIMIT button three times. Verify that the monitor emits three beeps and
that the MEAN/PULSE RATE display indicates an alarm limit of “45”
for a few seconds.
29. From the normal mode steady state, rapidly press the UPPER ALARM
LIMIT button four times. Verify that the monitor emits four beeps, the
PULSE RATE indicator lights and that the MEAN/PULSE RATE display
indicates an alarm limit of “230” for a few seconds.
30. From the normal mode steady state, rapidly press the LOWER ALARM
LIMIT button four times. Verify that the monitor emits four beeps, the
PULSE RATE indicator lights, and the MEAN/PULSE RATE display
indicates an alarm limit of “40” for a few seconds.
31. Press the ON/STANDBY button to place the N-3100 in the standby
mode. Verify that the monitor emits three consecutively higher-pitched
beeps.
3.3.2 Verification of Pneumatic System
Tests in paragraphs 3.3.2.1 through 3.3.2.7 verify the functionality of the
N-3100 pneumatic system. These tests were designed to use the Bio-Tek “BP
Pump” noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) simulator. The internal test
volume of the Bio-Tek simulator is 250 cm3, which is used to calculate the
inflation/deflation rate periods. The Bio-Tek simulator or an equivalent NIBP
simulator is required to perform these tests.
The N-3100 should be placed in the service mode for each of these tests. For a
detailed explanation of the service mode, refer to Section 4, Configuration
and Service Modes.
Note: The N-3100 cannot be placed in the service mode while it is stacked
with the N-3000. Disconnect the N-3000 from the N-3100 before
performing the verification tests.
Perform all of the following tests to verify the pneumatic system functionality:
• Paragraph 3.3.2.1 Pressure Transducer Accuracy
• Paragraph 3.3.2.2 Pneumatic Leakage - Adult
• Paragraph 3.3.2.3 Pneumatic Leakage - Neonate
• Paragraph 3.3.2.4 Cuff Inflation Rate
• Paragraph 3.3.2.5 Cuff Deflation Rate
• Paragraph 3.3.2.6 High Pressure - Adult
• Paragraph 3.3.2.7 High Pressure - Neonate