Smiths Medical SurgiVet Advisor WWV9230 User manual

Veterinary 3 Parameter
Advisor® Vital Signs Monitor
WWV9230 Operation Manual
-English
Catalog Number V1886R3
Version 0, February 2009
©2009 Smiths Medical family of companies. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Service Information........................................................................................ ix
Proprietary Notice...................................................................................................................................................................................ix
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................................................................ix
Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................................................................................ix
Loaner Device (Domestic Sales Only)......................................................................................................................................ix
Disclaimer of Warranties................................................................................................................................................................x
Conditions of Warranty..................................................................................................................................................................x
Limitation of Remedies..................................................................................................................................................................x
Warranty Procedure .......................................................................................................................................................................xi
CE Notice ....................................................................................................................................................................................................xi
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................................... 1-1
About This Manual...............................................................................................................................................................................1-1
Conventions ...........................................................................................................................................................................................1-1
Using the Manual .................................................................................................................................................................................1-1
Denition of Symbols .........................................................................................................................................................................1-2
General Warnings, Cautions, and Notes.......................................................................................................................................1-3
ECG Warnings, Cautions, and Notes...............................................................................................................................................1-6
Oximetry Warnings, Cautions, and Notes....................................................................................................................................1-7
Non-invasive Blood Pressure Warnings, Cautions, and Notes..............................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2: Intended Use and General Information........................................................... 2-1
Intended Use..........................................................................................................................................................................................2-1
Measurement Capabilities ................................................................................................................................................................2-1
Heart/Pulse Rate...........................................................................................................................................................................2-1
Electrocardiography (ECG) .......................................................................................................................................................2-1
Oximetry .........................................................................................................................................................................................2-1
Non-invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP)......................................................................................................................................2-1
Chapter 3: Controls and Features....................................................................................... 3-1
Indicators and Displays with Embedded Submenus...............................................................................................................3-1
Parameter Box........................................................................................................................................................................................3-3
Keys............................................................................................................................................................................................................3-4
Side Panel................................................................................................................................................................................................3-5
Back Panel ...............................................................................................................................................................................................3-6

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Chapter 4: Setting up the Monitor ...................................................................................... 4-1
Unpack the Monitor and Check the Shipment..........................................................................................................................4-1
Quick Setup Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................................4-1
Detailed Setup Instructions..............................................................................................................................................................4-1
Select the Patient Type.......................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Change the Patient Type....................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Add a New Patient................................................................................................................................................................................4-3
Choose Which Patient Information to Display ..................................................................................................................4-3
Add a New Patient.......................................................................................................................................................................4-3
Add a Patient’s Name..................................................................................................................................................................4-4
Add a Patient’s ID.........................................................................................................................................................................4-4
Setup Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................................4-4
Parameter Options ......................................................................................................................................................................4-5
Choose 3-lead or 5-lead ECG processing (the default setting is 3-LEAD)................................................................4-5
Turn On or O Installed Parameters......................................................................................................................................4-5
Change the Units of Measurement................................................................................................................................................4-6
Bed Name .......................................................................................................................................................................................4-6
Parameter Colors..........................................................................................................................................................................4-7
Change the Parameter Colors .................................................................................................................................................4-7
Software Revisions...............................................................................................................................................................................4-7
View the Software Revisions Box ...........................................................................................................................................4-7
Service Menu..........................................................................................................................................................................................4-8
Time and Date........................................................................................................................................................................................4-8
Change the Time and Date.......................................................................................................................................................4-8
Chapter 5: Monitoring the Patient ...................................................................................... 5-1
General Monitoring Instructions ....................................................................................................................................................5-1
Attach the Patient.................................................................................................................................................................................5-1
Adjust the Waveforms Settings .......................................................................................................................................................5-1
Adjust the Parameter Box Settings ................................................................................................................................................5-2
Set the Alarm Limits ............................................................................................................................................................................5-2
Use these Features as Needed.........................................................................................................................................................5-3
Responding to an Alarm ...........................................................................................................................................................5-3
Disabling Alarms..........................................................................................................................................................................5-4
QUICKSET Alarm Limits ......................................................................................................................................................................5-5
Resetting Alarm Limits using the QUICKSET Feature......................................................................................................5-7
NIBP Mode ..............................................................................................................................................................................................5-8
Suspend Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................................5-8
Freeze Mode...........................................................................................................................................................................................5-9
Trends .......................................................................................................................................................................................................5-9
Viewing Stored Trend Data.......................................................................................................................................................5-9
Erasing Stored Trend Data ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-10
Non-Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) Readings ............................................................................................................... 5-10
Erasing NIBP History ................................................................................................................................................................5-11

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Chapter 6: Alarms ................................................................................................................. 6-1
Parameter Alarms and System Alarms..........................................................................................................................................6-1
Critical Failure Alarm (CFA)................................................................................................................................................................6-1
High, Medium, and Low Priority Alarms ......................................................................................................................................6-2
High Priority Alarms....................................................................................................................................................................6-2
Medium Priority Alarms.............................................................................................................................................................6-2
Low Priority Alarms .....................................................................................................................................................................6-3
Controlling Alarms ...............................................................................................................................................................................6-3
Turn o alarm detection............................................................................................................................................................6-3
Change alarm limits....................................................................................................................................................................6-3
Adjust alarm volume ..................................................................................................................................................................6-3
Stop alarms automatically or manually...............................................................................................................................6-4
Silence alarms ...............................................................................................................................................................................6-4
Chapter 7: ECG ......................................................................................................................7-1
ECG Measurement Capability ..........................................................................................................................................................7-1
ECG Warnings, Cautions, and Notes...............................................................................................................................................7-1
Theory of Operation............................................................................................................................................................................7-2
Using the ECG Parameter...................................................................................................................................................................7-2
Attaching the Patient..........................................................................................................................................................................7-2
Choosing the Waveform Settings...................................................................................................................................................7-4
Access the Waveform Menu.....................................................................................................................................................7-4
Change the Primary ECG Lead................................................................................................................................................7-5
Choose the Waveform Size.......................................................................................................................................................7-6
Choose the Waveform Speed..................................................................................................................................................7-6
Use Waveforms 2-4 to Display ECG........................................................................................................................................7-7
Adjusting the Settings in the Parameter Box .............................................................................................................................7-8
Turn Alarm Detection On or O .............................................................................................................................................7-8
Choose the Heart Rate Source................................................................................................................................................7-8
Adjust the Volume of the Heartbeat Beep Tone...............................................................................................................7-9
ECG and Heart Rate Alarms...............................................................................................................................................................7-9
ECG Alarm Messages............................................................................................................................................................... 7-10
ASYSTOLE..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-10
COM ERROR................................................................................................................................................................................. 7-10
LEADS FAIL .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7-10
RA FAIL.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-11
LA FAIL .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-11
LL FAIL ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-11
V FAIL............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7-11
LEADS OVERLOAD .................................................................................................................................................................... 7-11
LEAD I OVERLOAD .................................................................................................................................................................... 7-11
LEAD II OVERLOAD ................................................................................................................................................................... 7-12
LEAD III OVERLOAD.................................................................................................................................................................. 7-12

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LEAD V OVERLOAD ................................................................................................................................................................... 7-12
ECG DISABLED............................................................................................................................................................................ 7-12
Verifying ECG Calibration................................................................................................................................................................7-12
ECG Technical Data ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7-13
Chapter 8: Oximetry ............................................................................................................. 8-1
Using the Oximetry Parameter........................................................................................................................................................8-1
Oximetry Measurement Capability................................................................................................................................................8-1
Oximetry Warnings, Cautions, and Notes....................................................................................................................................8-2
Pulse Oximetry Theory of Operation.............................................................................................................................................8-3
Attaching the Patient..........................................................................................................................................................................8-4
Application Guide ................................................................................................................................................................................8-5
Universal“C”Sensor (V1707)....................................................................................................................................................8-5
Mini Clip (V3078)..........................................................................................................................................................................8-6
Small Reectance Sensor (V1700) .........................................................................................................................................8-6
Checking the Oximeter’s Performance.........................................................................................................................................8-7
Choosing the Waveform Settings...................................................................................................................................................8-7
Access the Waveform Menu.....................................................................................................................................................8-7
Choose the Waveform Speed..................................................................................................................................................8-8
Adjusting the Settings in the Parameter Box .............................................................................................................................8-8
Turn Alarm Detection On or O .............................................................................................................................................8-8
Choose the Waveform Speed..................................................................................................................................................8-8
Turn the Peripheral Pulse Rate (PPR) Display On or O .................................................................................................8-8
Choose the Averaging Period for the Oximetry Parameter..........................................................................................8-9
Adjusting the Volume of the Heartbeat Beep Tone .................................................................................................................8-9
SpO2Alarms......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-10
Oximetry Alarm Messages ............................................................................................................................................................. 8-11
Chapter 9: Non-invasive Blood Pressure ............................................................................ 9-1
Using the NIBP Parameter .................................................................................................................................................................9-1
Non-invasive Blood Pressure Measurement Capability..........................................................................................................9-1
Non-invasive Blood Pressure Warnings, Cautions, and Notes..............................................................................................9-2
NIBP Theory of Operation..................................................................................................................................................................9-3
Attaching the Patient..........................................................................................................................................................................9-3
Cu Warranty.................................................................................................................................................................................9-3
Adjusting the Settings in the Parameter Box .............................................................................................................................9-6
Turn Alarm Detection On or O .............................................................................................................................................9-6
Choose the Interval for Automatic NIBP Measurements...............................................................................................9-6
Choose the Ination Pressure .................................................................................................................................................9-7
Adjust the Volume of the NIBP Completion Beep Tone.................................................................................................9-7
Measuring Non-invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) ........................................................................................................................9-7
Manual NIBP Mode......................................................................................................................................................................9-7
AUTO NIBP Mode .........................................................................................................................................................................9-8
STAT NIBP Mode ...........................................................................................................................................................................9-8

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Canceling an NIBP Measurement...................................................................................................................................................9-8
Cleaning the NIBP Cu .......................................................................................................................................................................9-9
NIBP Alarms ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-10
NIBP Alarm Messages.............................................................................................................................................................. 9-11
Chapter 10: Operator’s Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...........................................10-1
Cleaning the Monitor’s Surfaces.................................................................................................................................................. 10-1
Long-term Storage............................................................................................................................................................................ 10-2
Operator’s Troubleshooting Chart............................................................................................................................................... 10-2
Chapter 11: Optional Supplies and Accessories...............................................................11-1
Ordering Information....................................................................................................................................................................... 11-1
Chapter 12: Service Menu..................................................................................................12-1
Setting Default Values for the Monitor...................................................................................................................................... 12-2
Set Default Alarm Limits......................................................................................................................................................... 12-2
Set the ECG Filter Level........................................................................................................................................................... 12-3
Select the Alarm Audio Silence Operation...................................................................................................................... 12-4
Select the Alarm Reset Operation....................................................................................................................................... 12-4
Changing the Service Menu Password...................................................................................................................................... 12-5
Verifying NIBP Calibration...................................................................................................................................................... 12-5
Using the Static Limits Feature..................................................................................................................................................... 12-5
Using the Factory Service Menu .................................................................................................................................................. 12-6
Using the Demo Mode .................................................................................................................................................................... 12-6
Auto-Detectable Parameters................................................................................................................................................ 12-7
Chapter 13: Specications .................................................................................................13-1
Display................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13-1
Indicators.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13-1
Alarm Volume ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 13-1
Keys/User Controls............................................................................................................................................................................ 13-1
ECG.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13-2
Oximeter............................................................................................................................................................................................... 13-2
NIBP ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13-3
Power Requirements........................................................................................................................................................................ 13-3
Dimensions.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13-3
Environmental .................................................................................................................................................................................... 13-3
Design Standards .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13-4
Equipment Classication ................................................................................................................................................................ 13-4

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Appendix A: ECG Technical Reference ................................................................................A-1
Tall T-Wave Rejection Capability..................................................................................................................................................... A-1
Heart Rate Averaging Method and Display Update Rate......................................................................................................A-1
Response Time of Heart Rate Meter to Change in Heart Rate ............................................................................................ A-1
Display Aspect Ratio........................................................................................................................................................................... A-1
Audible Alarms ..................................................................................................................................................................................... A-1
Visual Alarms......................................................................................................................................................................................... A-1
Line Isolation Transients.................................................................................................................................................................... A-1
Electrode Polarization........................................................................................................................................................................ A-1
Audible Alarm Silencing....................................................................................................................................................................A-2
Appendix B: Alarm Limit Defaults.......................................................................................B-1
Heart Rate................................................................................................................................................................................................B-1
Oximetry..................................................................................................................................................................................................B-1
Non-invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP)...............................................................................................................................................B-1
Appendix C: IEC 60601-1-2 Requirements, 2nd Edition, 2001..........................................C-1
Appendix D: Revision History............................................................................................. D-1

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Advisor, SurgiVet and the Smiths design mark are trademarks of the Smiths Medical family of companies. The
symbol ® indicates the trademark is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Oce and certain other
countries. All other names and marks mentioned are the trade names, trademarks, or service marks of their
respective owners.
The serial autocorrelation technology in the monitor is covered by U.S. Patent No. 5,558,096.

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Proprietary Notice
Information contained in this document is copyrighted by Smiths Medical PM, Inc. and may not be duplicated in
full or part by any person without prior written approval of Smiths Medical PM, Inc. Its purpose is to provide the
user with adequately detailed documentation to eciently install, operate, maintain and order spare parts for
the device supplied. All information contained in this document is believed to be current and accurate as of the
date of publication or revision, but does not constitute a warranty.
Warranty
Limited Warranty
Smiths Medical PM, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser that the Product, not including applicable
accessories, shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use, if used in accordance with
its labeling, for one year from the date of shipment to the original purchaser.
Seller warrants to the original purchaser that the reusable oximeter sensors supplied as accessories, shall be free
from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, if used in accordance with its labeling, for one
year from the date of shipment to the original purchaser (USA only).
Seller warrants to the original purchaser that the reusable ECG leads and reusable NIBP purple hose supplied as
accessories, shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, if used in accordance
with its labeling, for 90 days from the date of shipment to the original purchaser (USA only).
Blood pressure cus carry a (6) six month warranty, pending evaluation by Smiths Medical PM, Inc. (SMPM)
Technical Services. Cus that are contaminated, have liquid in them, have been misused/abused or are older
than (6) months will not be covered under warranty. The sole obligation of SMPM under this warranty will be to
repair or replace, at its option, products that prove to be defective during the warranty period.
The foregoing shall be the sole warranty remedy. Except as set forth herein, seller makes no warranties, either
expressed or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose. No
warranty is provided if the products are modied without the express written consent of Smiths Medical PM, Inc.
and seller shall not be liable in any event for incidental or consequential damage. This warranty is not assignable.
Warranties are subject to change. Please contact Smiths Medical PM Inc. for current warranty information.
Loaner Device (Domestic Sales Only)
Smiths Medical PM, Inc. (SMPM) will, for the period of warranty, make loaner devices available at no charge
(domestic sales only) if, in the opinion of SMPM, the repair of the customer’s device would require an
unreasonable period of time to repair, and there is a suitable loaner available during the time of the repair.
SMPM may make available a loaner device, for a fee, should it be requested while an out of warranty device is in
for service.
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Disclaimer of Warranties
THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY, AS CONDITIONED AND LIMITED, IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
Seller disclaims responsibility for the suitability of the Product for any particular medical treatment or for any
medical complications resulting from the use of the Product. This disclaimer is dictated by the many elements
which are beyond Seller’s control, such as diagnosis or patient, conditions under which the Product may be used,
handling of the Product after it leaves Seller’s possession, execution of recommended instructions for use and
others.
Conditions of Warranty
This warranty is void of the Product has been altered, misused, damaged by neglect or accident, not properly
maintained or recharged, or repaired by persons not authorized by Seller. Misuse includes, but is not limited to,
use not in compliance with the labeling or use with accessories not manufactured by Seller. This warranty does
not cover normal wear and tear and maintenance items.
Limitation of Remedies
The original purchaser’s exclusive remedy shall be, at Seller’s sole option, the repair or replacement of the
Product. THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. In no event will Seller’s liability arising out of any cause
whatsoever (whether such cause is based in contract, negligence, strict liability, tort or otherwise) exceed
the price of the Product and in no event shall Seller be responsible for consequential, incidental, or
special damages of any kind or nature whatsoever, including by not limited to, lost business, revenues
and prots.

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Warranty Procedure
To obtain warranty service or repair of SurgiVet® equipment in the USA, please contact Veterinary Clinical
Support to obtain a Return Authorization Number. Please provide the serial number of all equipment that
will be returned. Any equipment returned for evaluation must be cleaned and decontaminated prior to
being handled by our service technicians. For cleaning instructions, please refer to the appropriate section
in the operation manual. If equipment is returned prior to cleaning, and in our opinion it represents a potential
biological hazard, the equipment will be returned to the sender as is.
Reference the return authorization number when returning your Product, freight and insurance prepaid by
Purchaser, to:
Smiths Medical PM, Inc.
Attn: Repairs / return #
N7W22025 Johnson Drive
Waukesha, WI 53186-1856 USA
Veterinary Clinical Support
Telephone: [phone]
Toll-Free: 1-888-745-6562 (USA only)
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.surgivet.com
Seller will not be responsible for unauthorized returns or for loss or damage to the Product during the return
shipment. The repaired or replaced Product will be shipped, freight prepaid by Seller, to Purchaser.
To obtain warranty information outside the USA, contact your local distributor.
NOTE! Shipments received without a return number will be returned to sender.
Keep all original packing material, including any inserts. If you need to ship the device, use only the original
packaging material, including inserts. Box and inserts should be in original condition. If original shipping
material in good condition is not available, it should be purchased from Smiths Medical PM, Inc.
Damages occurring in transit in other than original shipping containers are the responsibility of the shipper. All
costs incurred returning devices for repair are the responsibility of the shipper.
CE Notice
Marking by the symbol 5indicates compliance of this device to the Medical Device Directive
93/42/EEC.
@Authorized Representative (as dened by the Medical Device Directive):
Smiths Medical International Ltd.
Colonial Way, Watford, Hertfordshire,
WD24 4LG, UK
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Chapter 1: Introduction
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About This Manual
This manual provides installation, operation, and maintenance instructions for the equipment supplied. This
manual is intended for healthcare professionals trained in monitoring respiratory and cardiovascular activity.
Conventions
This manual uses visual clues to help convey messages. The following examples show the conventions used
throughout the manual. References to other sections in the manual are shown in italics, like this: See Controlling
Alarms in Chapter 6: Alarms for more information. Graphics are numbered according to the chapter in which they
are found, such as Figure 7-3.
Using the Manual
The monitor allows you to choose the measurement capabilities you need. A measured value refers to a derived
or calculated value; a parameter refers to one or more specic measured values. For example, pulse rate and
%SpO2are measurements; the Oximeter parameter consists of both these measured values. Operation of the
monitor is the same regardless of the number of parameters you use.
If you are not familiar with the operation of this monitor, follow each chapter in the manual in order. Each
chapter builds on the information from the previous chapter. If the monitor is already set up, or if you are familiar
with its operation, turn to the chapter that describes the features you will use.
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Denition of Symbols
SYMBOL DEFINITION
6Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a veterinarian.
qDebrillator-proof type CF equipment
fAttention, see instructions for use.
1Dangerous voltage.
7Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
DOutput
0Loudspeaker
wFuse
yDate of Manufacture
<Catalog Number
>Serial Number
IPX1 Drip Proof
1Non AP Device
tGraphical Recorder (NOT USED)
8Use by
xOn/O *
→Q←IBP Zero All* (NOT USED)
hNIBP Start/Stop *
FPrint Start/Stop * (NOT USED)
BAlarm Silence *
XAC Power LED *
MBattery Charge LED * (NOT USED)
* International Symbols

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SYMBOL DEFINITION
Z
Collect
Separately
Disposal (EU Countries)
Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2006/96/EC and
implementing regulations, all devices and service items within the scope of the Directive
purchased new after August 13, 2005 must be sent for recycling when ultimately becoming
waste. Devices and items must not be disposed of with general waste.
If purchased before that date, they may also be sent for recycling if being replaced on a one-
for-one, like-for-like basis (this varies depending on the country). Recycling instructions to
customers using Smiths Medical products are published on the internet at:
http://www.smiths-medical.com/recycle
Y
Disposal (other countries)
When disposing of this device, its batteries or any of its accessories, ensure that any negative
impact on the environment is minimized. Contact your local waste disposal service and
use local recycling or disposal schemes. Separate any other parts of the equipment where
arrangements can be made for their recovery; either by recycling or energy recovery. The
main batteries are potentially harmful and will require separate disposal according to
manufacturer’s instructions or local regulations.
Note: If applicable, EU, national or local regulations concerning waste disposal must
take precedence over the above advice.
KEYWORD DEFINITION
WARNING Tells you something that could hurt the patient or hurt the operator.
CAUTION Tells you something that could damage the device.
NOTE Tells you other important information.
General Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
WARNING! Do not use this device in the presence of ammable anesthetics.
WARNING! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD when covers are removed. Do not remove covers.
7 Refer servicing to qualied personnel.
WARNING! Do not plug the monitor into an outlet controlled by a wall switch.
WARNING! Do not use this device in the presence of magnetic resonance imaging (MR or MRI)
equipment.
WARNING! This device must be used in conjunction with clinical signs and symptoms. This device is only
intended to be an adjunct in patient assessment.
WARNING! Do not autoclave, ethylene oxide sterilize, or immerse the monitor and other accessories in
liquid. Evidence that liquid has been allowed to enter the monitor voids the warranty.
WARNING! In the event that earth ground integrity is lost, the performance of this device and/or other
devices nearby may be aected due to excessive RF emissions.
WARNING! Where HF (diathermy) is used there is no danger of burning to the patient provided
recommended components are used. Rate meters may be temporarily aected.

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WARNING! Equipment is protected against debrillator discharge. Rate meters and displays may be
temporarily aected during debrillation, but will rapidly recover.
WARNING! The vital signs monitor is suitable for use within the patient environment IEC 60950 approved
equipment must be placed outside of the patient environment. The patient environment is
dened as any volume in which intentional or unintentional contact can occur between the
patient and parts of the system or between the patient and other persons touching parts of
the system.
Figure 1.1: Patient Environment (side)
The dimensions are not prescriptive.
Figure 1.2: Patient Environment (top)
The dimensions are not prescriptive.
WARNING! When connecting this monitor to any instrument, verify proper operation before clinical use.
Use only equipment meeting specications given in this manual. Refer to the instrument’s
user manual for full instructions. Accessory equipment connected to the monitor’s data
interface must be certied according to the respective IED standards, i.e. IEC 60950 for data
processing equipment or IEC 60601-1 for electro medical equipment. All combinations
of equipment must be in compliance with IEC 60601-1-1 systems requirements. Anyone
connecting additional equipment to the signal input port or signal output port congures a
medical system, and therefore, is responsible that the system complies with the requirements
of the system standard IEC 60601-1-1.
WARNING! Any monitor that has been dropped or damaged should be checked by qualied service
personnel to ensure proper operation prior to use.
WARNING! Use only original manufacturer or recommended patient cables. Use of accessories other than
those specied may result in increased electro-magnetic (EM) emissions or decreased EM
immunity of the device. To avoid potential electro-static discharge interference, do not use
cables that incorporate metal or metal-coated connectors.
WARNING! Medical electrical equipment, including this device, needs special precautions regarding
electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC) and needs to be installed and put into service
according to the EMC information provided in this manual.

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WARNING! There is no debrillator synchronization output on the monitor. Make no connections
between the monitor and a debrillator.
WARNING! This monitor will not operate eectively on patients who are experiencing convulsions or
tremors.
WARNING! This monitor is not for home use.
WARNING! The monitor should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment. If adjacent or
stacked use is necessary, the monitor should be observed to verify normal operation in the
conguration in which it will be used.
WARNING! This monitor is not for apnea detection. The monitor has not been tested or validated for use
in apnea detection.
WARNING! Verify proper operating mode before attaching patient. See Select the Patient Type in Chapter
4: Setting Up the Monitor.
WARNING! Default alarm limits are provided for convenience. Verify that alarm limits are appropriate for
given patient and condition, and adjust according to institutional policy.
WARNING! Ensure the monitor’s AC rating is correct for the AC voltage at your installation site before
using the monitor. The monitor’s AC rating is shown on the rear panel rating plate. If the
rating is not correct, do not use the monitor.
WARNING! Disconnect the AC power supply from the outlet before disconnecting it from the monitor.
Leaving the AC power supply connected to an AC power outlet without being connected to
the monitor may result in a safety hazard.
WARNING! Do not allow any moisture to touch the AC power supply connectors or a safety hazard may
result. Ensure that hands are thoroughly dry before handling the AC power supply.
WARNING! Do not place the monitor in the patient’s bed. Do not place the monitor on the oor.
WARNING! Failure to place the monitor away from the patient may allow the patient to turn o, reset, or
damage the monitor, possibly resulting in the patient not being monitored. Make sure the
patient cannot reach the monitor from their bed.
WARNING! If there is a risk of the AC power supply becoming disconnected from the monitor during use,
secure the cord to the monitor several inches from the connection.
WARNING! This device is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals. The operator must be
thoroughly familiar with the information in this manual before using the device.
WARNING! 7Do not disassemble the unit. The unit is not user serviceable. Refer to qualied service
personnel.
WARNING! It is the operator’s responsibility to set alarm limits appropriately for each individual patient.
WARNING! If the accuracy of any measurement is in question, check the patient’s vital sign(s) by an
alternative method and then check the monitor for proper functioning.
WARNING! Operation of this device may be aected in the presence of strong portable and mobile
communications equipment.