EXHIBIT EE – AlarmView Admin.
Wireless Data Network System Administrator’s Manual The AlarmView™ System is intended for use with Nellcor™ NPB-290, NPB-295, N-395, and N-3000 Pulse Oximeters
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AlarmView™ Wireless Data Network System Administrator’s Manual Table of Contents USING THIS M ANUAL ................................................................................... 1 Procedures ............................................................................................ 1 Warnings ............................................................................................... 1 Cautions ................................................................................................
Operating Transmitter On Battery Power............................................ 28 SECTION 4: INSTALL PROGRAM ................................................................. 29 Using The Install Program .................................................................. 29 Changing System Parameters ............................................................ 30 Changing System Password ........................................................... 31 Changing Individual Transmitter Assignments ...........
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Using this Manual Procedures As you work through this guide, steps to perform are numbered in sequence. For example: 1. Turn monitor off or disconnect cable from transmitter. 2. Press On/Off button on transmitter. Warnings Warnings alert you to potential serious outcomes (including death, injury, or adverse events) to the patient or user. Warnings are identified by this symbol.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual For Basic Operations This manual contains information on AlarmView system specifications, system configuration, programming, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Only qualified personnel should service the AlarmView System. You should also review the AlarmView™ Wireless Data Networking System User’s Guide carefully to gain a complete understanding of AlarmView System daily operations not covered in this manual. 880-0326-01 REV.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Safety Information System Warnings Prescription - Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Patient Monitoring – The most reliable method of patient monitoring combines close personal surveillance with correct operation of monitoring equipment. Secondary Patient Monitoring System – The bedside monitor and designated station make up the patient monitoring system.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Radio Frequency (RF) Radiation Safety – The AlarmView transmitter is designed for use as a mobile device as defined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Do not place the transmitter on a patient’s or user’s body. Ensure that the transmitter is located at least 20 cm (8 inches) from a patient or user’s body. Location of the transmitter closer than 20 cm (8 inches) to a person’s body will void the user’s FCC authority to operate the equipment.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Transmission Bands – Each institution is responsible for continued surveillance of transmission bands in the facility to prevent cooccupation of bands and cross-band interference. Environment – Data Critical does not assume responsibility for damage caused to the equipment by improper use or installation. Home Use – The AlarmView System is not intended for home use.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Section 1: AlarmView™ System Overview WARNING: As with all medical equipment, carefully route patient cabling to reduce the possibility of patient entanglement or strangulation. WARNING: Do not use an AlarmView transmitter, pager, or programmer that appears to be damaged. WARNING: The AlarmView wireless data network system is a secondary alarm notification system.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Introduction The AlarmView System is a complete, secondary patient monitoring system. AlarmView notifies caregivers of patient events using a wireless network that supplements the primary notification system. AlarmView is intended for use in hospitals and hospital-type facilities, such as surgical centers, subacute centers, special nursing facilities and sleep labs.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual The AlarmView pager coverage is limited and designed to cover a care unit. Operating range from the AlarmView transmitter to pager is approximately 150 feet with no intervening structures (walls, columns, doors, floors, etc.). Coverage is not long range.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual AlarmView™ Wireless Data Network Components 880-0326-01 REV.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual An AlarmView System includes up to 24 transmitters (one for each bedside oximetry monitor), up to 12 pagers, and one programmer. All transmitters and pagers within one system operate on the same radio frequency and baud rate. Pages will not be received if the pager is out of range.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual System Features Transmitter The AlarmView transmitter interfaces with stand-alone patient monitors. Alarm settings and parameters are entered in the monitor – the transmitter itself does not screen or select alarms. When the monitor goes into alarm, the transmitter detects the alarm from the monitor, then transmits that alarm to an assigned pager or pagers. The alarm is transmitted as a text message to the pager(s).
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Top Panel Transmitter Top View On/Off button turns the transmitter on and off. It is also used to initiate Test Pages, and to select All Pagers from the transmitter (refer to Section 5: Testing and Periodic Maintenance for an explanation of Test Pages and Section 4: Install Program for an explanation of selecting All Pagers). Front Panel Transmitter Front View 880-0326-01 REV.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual AC Indicator Off Transmitter is not connected to AC power. Green Transmitter is connected to AC power and the battery is charging. Transmitting Indicator Off Transmitter is not attempting to transmit. Amber Transmitter is attempting to transmit, but cannot due to interference (for example another transmitter is transmitting at the same frequency and in the same vicinity). Green Transmitter is transmitting a page.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Rear Panel Transmitter Rear View Monitor Input and Power Input ports. WARNING: In the USA, do not connect the AlarmView transmitter to an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch, because AC power may accidentally turned off. WARNING: To ensure patient safety, do not place the AlarmView transmitter in any position that might cause it to fall on the patient.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Below is a picture of a typical programmer. Your programmer may differ slightly from the one shown here. Programmer Front & Side Views Pager The AlarmView pager is worn by caregivers assigned to monitor patients. It is intended as an additional means of receiving patient alarm information. Within seconds of detecting an alarm identified by the oximetry monitor, the transmitter sends an Initial Alarm Page to its assigned pager(s) only.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual If the alarm condition continues or has not been silenced at the monitor, the transmitter will follow up with a Reminder Page sent once to all pagers in the system. Pagers are identified in the system using a Cap Code. Cap codes are 7-digit numbers unique to each pager. The seven (7) digits correspond to the last seven digits of the pager’s serial number (located on the back of the pager). If the serial number is less than seven digits, then add zeros in front.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual The transmitter will send alarm pages to the pager in a format similar to the following example. Bed: 1234 Low Sat SPO2: 83% PR: 70 bpm The first line displays the bed number of the patient being monitored. The second line of the message will display the type of alarm. The third and fourth lines display the SpO2 percentage and pulse rate readings at the time of the alarm.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Section 2: System Specifications Each hospital or healthcare facility can use up to six (6) sets of AlarmView Systems, with 24 transmitters each, each set operating on its own channel. AlarmView System Parameter Setting Single Alarm Response Time Up to 10 seconds Multiple Alarm Response Time Up to 60 seconds* *Only valid for five (5) simultaneous alarms.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Transmitter Parameter Physical Dimensions Battery Life Battery Operation Output Power Frequency Range Typical Range (no intervening structures) Input Voltage Antenna Terminal Designed Impedance Temperature Range (normal operation) Temperature Range (storage) Altitude (normal operation) Mechanical Shock Water Resistance (transmitter, not power supply) Radiated Immunity (radio-frequency electromagnetic fields) Conducted Immunity (conducted-frequency electromagnetic en
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Pager (Percomm) Parameter Notification Tone Received Data Battery Battery Operation Frequency Range Temperature Range (normal operation) Temperature Range (storage) Altitude (normal operation) Water Resistance FCC Compliant 880-0326-01 REV.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Section 3: Installation Setting Up Transmitter Before first use of a transmitter or transmitters in a care unit, perform a Transmitter Range Test (Per Section 5: Testing & Periodic Maintenance, “Transmitter Range Test: Survey Paging”). This will establish the limits of unit coverage. Connect Antenna 1. Connect antenna to the top of the transmitter. For best transmission, antenna must be pointing up. Range will be limited if antenna is not vertical.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Connect to AC Power 1. Connect the power supply cord to the power input port on the rear panel of the transmitter. 2. Plug the AC power cord into the other end of the power supply. Only use the hospital-grade power cord provided by Data Critical. 3. Plug the AC power cord into a properly grounded AC outlet. Power Supply with Hospital-grade AC Power Cord 880-0326-01 REV.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Although the transmitter can operate on its internal backup battery for a short period of time (up to 45 minutes under normal operation), always use AC power when possible. Connect to Monitor 1. Connect the modular RJ-45 plug end of the interface cable to the input port on rear panel of transmitter. Monitor Input Port 2. Connect the other end of the Data Critical interface cable to the data port on the rear of monitor.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual NPB-290, NPB-295, and N-395 Monitor Data Port N-3000 Monitor Data Port 880-0326-01 REV.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual A monitor that is not connected to AC power or operating on battery will not communicate with the AlarmView transmitter. The monitor’s data port is disabled when not connected to AC power. AlarmView System will transmit “Comm Fail” in this case. The only exception is the Nellcor N-395 monitor which continues to communicate with the transmitter while operating on battery power.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Turning Transmitter On The antenna must be connected to the transmitter before the transmitter is turned on. Turning the transmitter on without the antenna connected may damage the transmitter. Do not disconnect the antenna while the transmitter is turned on. 1. Check oximetry monitor to ensure it is plugged in (not operating on battery), functioning properly, and that alarm settings are appropriate. 2. Press On/Off button on top of transmitter.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual 4 5 6 Transmitting LED Amber Communications LED Amber Communications LED Amber Communications LED IrDA UART RF board synch lock Tx ID flash read Setup flash read of Tx and Mode LEDs Alternate flashing of 1 Tx and 1 Mode LED Alternate flashing of 2 Tx and 2 Mode LEDs Alternate flashing of 3 Tx and 3 Mode LEDs Stage 6 Failure is an indication of hardware failure, even if transmitter seems to recover (only exception is when installer has programmed new software int
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Turning Transmitter Off The transmitter can be turned off only when it is not communicating with the monitor. To turn the transmitter off: 1. Turn monitor off or disconnect interface cable from transmitter or monitor. Mode LED will be amber. 2. Press On/Off button. Mode LED will be Off.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Section 4: Install Program Using The Install Program For basic operations of the AlarmView programmer – including On/Off, adjusting contrast, backlight, setting date/time, and recharging or replacing main and backup batteries – refer to Appendix B: Basic Programmer Functions in the AlarmView System User’s Guide. Recharge the main battery pack often.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual (in upper left corner of screen) to return to Tap the Exit button SysMgr Main Screen from submenus. Tap the Scroll buttons in submenus. to move left and right to make tabs visible Tap Down Arrow to reveal pull-down menu choices. Changing System Parameters AlarmView System parameters are set and transmitters are configured to your specific site during initial system installation.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Changing System Password 1. Turn on programmer. Programmer will display SysMgr software main screen. Start Button 2. Tap the Start button and tap AlarmView Install Program to select. Password screen with be displayed. Password Screen 880-0326-01 REV.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual 3. Tap the Keyboard button to reveal the Change Password button. Change Password Screen 4. Tap the Change Password button. The Enter Current Password screen will be displayed. Enter Current Password Screen 880-0326-01 REV.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual 5. Enter your current password using the keyboard and tap OK. The factory default password is “DCC” (not case sensitive). The Enter New Password screen will be displayed. Enter New Password Screen 6. Enter your new password using keyboard and tap OK. The programmer is ready to respond to the new password.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Retrieving Transmitter Data To check current transmitter values: 1. Tap the Start Button and tap AlarmView Install Program. The Install program password screen will be displayed. Password Screen 2. Enter your password and tap OK. The Alarms screen is displayed. Install Program Alarms Screen 880-0326-01 REV.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual ! ! If you tap cancel, or tap OK without entering the correct password, the programmer returns to SysMgr. 3. Turn transmitter on. 4. Aim the infrared port on programmer directly at the infrared port on the front of the transmitter and tap the CHECK button. Aligning Infrared Ports ! ! The programmer must be within four (4) feet (1.2 meters) of the transmitter and the infrared ports must be aimed directly at each other. 880-0326-01 REV.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual 5. When retrieval of transmitter data is successful, the programmer will display “Transmitter Data Loaded” status message and values will be displayed in data fields. Transmitter Data Loaded Status Message Changing Bed Number Assignment After successfully retrieving transmitter data, current values will appear in appropriate fields. One bed number is assigned to each transmitter. To change the bed number assigned to a transmitter: 1.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Changing Pager Assignments One, two, or All Pagers can be assigned to each transmitter. All Pagers will enable the transmitter to transmit to all of the pagers in the AlarmView system. To change alarm destination and pagers assigned to a transmitter: 1. From Alarms screen, tap button for Assigned Pager or All Pagers. 2. Tap the Pagers tab to move to pager selection screen. Pager Selection Screen 3.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual ! ! You can choose the All Pagers option from the Alarm screen or the Pagers screen. Assigning All Pagers from Transmitter The All Pagers option can also be selected from the transmitter without using the programmer. The transmitter should be on, but not communicating with a monitor. 1. Turn transmitter on, but turn monitor off or disconnect interface cable. Mode LED should be amber. 2. Turn on at least two pagers in system. 3.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual 1. Aim the infrared port on the programmer directly at the infrared port on the front of the transmitter and tap the SEND button. Programmer will display “Sending Program Data” status message. Sending Program Data Status Message 2. When the transmitter has been successfully programmed, the programmer will display a “Programming Successful” status message. Programming Successful Status Message 880-0326-01 REV.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual 3. Tap Exit button (< in upper right corner) to return to SysMgr. Changing Survey Page Configuration Prior to its first use in a care unit, the effective range and coverage area of each transmitter should be tested by conducting a paging survey to ensure that the transmitter and pagers are performing as needed.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual ! ! Monitor Type and Authorization fields are read-only values set at initial installation. You will not need to edit these values. 4. To change survey page time intervals, tap the Down Arrow in the sec (seconds) field. Tap to select desired time interval from the pull-down menu. 5. To change the total number of survey pages, tap the Down Arrow in the times field. Tap to select the desired number of pages from the pull-down menu. 6.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Changing Frequency, Baud Rate, and Global Cap Code 1. Tap the Start button and tap the AlarmView Install Program. 2. Enter your password. The Alarms screen will be displayed. 3. Tap the Pagers tab to enter the Pager configuration screen. Pager Configuration Screen 4. Turn on any transmitter in the system, and aim the programmer’s infrared port directly at the infrared port on the front of the transmitter. 5.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual c. To change the Global Cap Code, tap the All Pagers label, then OK, and use the keyboard to type in a new Global Cap Code. 7. Aim the programmer’s infrared port directly at the infrared port on the front of the transmitter and tap SEND to program the configuration changes into the transmitter. 8. Repeat programming for every transmitter in the system. 9. Tap Exit to return to SysMgr.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual 4. Tap to select the desired time interval from the pull-down menu. 5. Aim the programmer’s infrared port directly at the infrared port on the front of the transmitter and tap SEND to program configuration changes into the transmitter. A “Programming OK” message will be sent to the pager(s) assigned to the transmitter. 6. Repeat programming for every transmitter in system. 7. Tap the Exit button to return to SysMgr. 880-0326-01 REV.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Section 5: Testing and Periodic Maintenance All tests described in this section can be performed without disassembling the units in the AlarmView System. Tests should be conducted prior to initial installation, when adding a new unit to the system, and before returning equipment to service after repairs or routine maintenance. If any component of the system fails to perform as specified, do not return it to use.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual 3. Do not connect the equipotential terminal on the analyzer to any metal on the transmitter. 4. Connect the analyzer to accessible bare metal on the transmitter (e.g. the antenna connector). 5. Analyzer leakage indication must not exceed the values listed below.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Indicators will flash on and off while transmitter performs a Power-On Self Test (POST) to check its function. Mode LED is solid green when transmitter has established communication with the monitor. Tx LED will flash green, and the transmitter will send a Comm OK Page to assigned pager(s) to confirm communication between transmitter and monitor.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual To send a Test Page: 1. Press the On/Off button to turn the transmitter on. Check to ensure that the transmitter is communicating with the monitor (both AC Indicator and Communications Indicator on transmitter are green). 2. Turn on the pager(s) assigned to the transmitter. 3. To send a Test Page, press and release the On/Off button again.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual procedure in Section 4: Programming, “Changing Survey Page Configuration” of this manual. As Survey Pages are sent, personnel with assigned pager(s) will walk around the coverage area of the care unit to ensure that all pages are received. Because transmitters and pagers in one system operate on a single, defined frequency, you should NOT exchange pagers or transmitters from different systems.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual 5. The transmitter will transmit a series of consecutively numbered pages (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.). Assigned pagers will receive the following message for each numbered page: Bed: 1234 Survey Page #xxx* * XXX is the number of the Survey Page in the sequence. 6. Walk slowly around the unit, observing the sequentially numbered pages. Pay special attention to elevator banks, columns, metal doors, double doors, and areas with plaster construction.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Periodic Maintenance Batteries Transmitter At least every two (2) years, the transmitter’s internal battery should be tested. To check transmitter battery performance: 1. Turn on the transmitter. 2. Make sure the transmitter’s external power supply is disconnected. 3. Program the transmitter to send to one pagers. 4. From the SysMgr / Service, start the Range Test (Survey Paging). 5. Wait until a TX Battery Low / Shutting Down page is received. 6.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Pager To replace pager batteries, refer to Appendix A: Basic Pager Functions in AlarmView System User’s Guide. Cleaning Procedures When necessary, clean only the outer casing of the transmitter with a soft cloth, damp with a non-abrasive, commercial cleaner or 70% alcohol solution in water. Lightly wipe surfaces of transmitter. Use a clean cloth designed for lenses to clean the pager and programmer screens.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Service Do not remove the transmitter cover – there are no serviceable items inside. If any item or component of the AlarmView System requires repair or service, contact Data Critical. 880-0326-01 REV.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Section 6: Troubleshooting Error Messages For common system problems, an AlarmView transmitter may send error messages to the pager(s) assigned to it. Below is a table of the System Error Pages, along with probable causes, and recommended corrective actions. System Error Pages Message Low Tx Battery/Connect AC Power to Transmitter Transmitter’s battery is running low (connect transmitter to AC power as soon as possible).
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Comm Failure Retrying Communication has been lost between transmitter and monitor, the transmitter is attempting to reestablish communication. Comm Failure/Shutting Down Transmitter has not been able to communicate with the monitor for about an hour and is shutting down. Communications between transmitter and monitor have failed. Check serial cable and cable connections between transmitter and monitor.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual The programmer may also display error messages related to its function. Below is a table of Programmer Error Messages, along with probable causes, and recommended corrective actions. Programmer Error Messages Message Failed to Connect Programmer was unable to retrieve or send information to/from transmitter. Possible Cause Programmer infrared port not aligned with transmitter infrared port. Corrective Action Re-align ports and try again. Transmitter turned off.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Programming Failed Programmer was unable to send programming changes to transmitter. Interference or ambient light noise. Re-align ports and try again. Programmer batteries are low. Recharge programmer batteries. Transmitter defective. Contact Data Critical regarding repair and/or replacement of transmitter or programmer. Reboot programmer by inserting stylus in the reset button located on the back on the programmer. Programmer defective.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Battery and Power Troubleshooting Message Low Tx Battery/Connect AC Power to Transmitter Meaning: Transmitter’s battery is running low (connect transmitter to AC power as soon as possible) Tx Battery Low/Shutting Down Meaning: Transmitter operating on battery power has depleted battery charge and will shut down immediately.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Comm Failure/Shutting Down Meaning: Transmitter has not been able to communicate with the monitor for about an hour and is shutting down. Communications between transmitter and monitor have failed. Check serial cable and cable connections between transmitter and monitor. Monitor is turned off or operating on battery power and transmitter is still on. Reconnect or replace cable as required. Connect monitor to AC power. Check monitor performance.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Please be sure the transmitter is turned on, the IR port is pointed directly at the transmitter, at a distance less than 4 ft. (1.2 m) and try again. Programmer infrared port not aligned with transmitter infrared port or too far away from transmitter. Transmitter turned off. Turn on transmitter. Programmer batteries are low. Recharge programmer batteries. Transmitter defective.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Unable to Access Port Probably in Use You must select or get a bed number and one or more pagers Programmer error. Programmer SEND button was pressed before selecting a bed number or pager numbers. Reboot programmer by inserting stylus in the reset button located on the back on the programmer (see appendix X). Contact Data Critical regarding repair and/or replacement of programmer. Follow procedure to select bed and/or pager numbers and tap SEND again.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual "Comm OK" page was not received at the assigned pager(s) after communication has been established between transmitter and monitor. The pager is incorrectly assigned to the transmitter. The pager's battery is too low or depleted. The pager is not turned on. Follow procedure to select bed and/or pager numbers, ensure that the correct pager is selected. Replace pager's battery. Turn on pager. Pager defective. Transmitter Defective.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Transmitter or system failure Indication The transmitter's transmission and communication LED's are flashing amber. The transmitter's transmission LED is amber for long periods of time. Possible Cause Transmitter failure. (Please refer to section POST for detailed failure description.) RF interference. Corrective Action Contact Data Critical Corp. regarding repair and/or replacement of transmitter. Perform a site survey as described in "Initial Installation".
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual If you are unable to resolve system problems using the previous guides, contact Data Critical Corp. Technical Support for assistance. Getting System Information When speaking to a Data Critical representative, it may be necessary to access transmitter system information to troubleshoot problems. To obtain this information: 1. Turn on the Programmer. 2. From SysMgr tap the Start Button and tap Install Program. The Install Program password screen will be displayed.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Determining Programmer Software Version When speaking to a Data Critical representative, it may be necessary to refer to your programmer software version to troubleshoot problems. To obtain this information: 1. Turn on the programmer. 2. Tap the About button (About screen reads AlarmView Wireless Data Notification System at the top of screen). The About screen will display: About Button 880-0326-01 REV.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual a. The programmer software version number is on the bottom line of the screen. About Screen 3. Click OK to exit and return to SysMgr. Repairing and Replacing Parts If it is necessary to return an AlarmView System component to Data Critical for repair, contact Technical Services for shipping instructions. Replacement parts are shown in the following table: Replacement Parts Item No.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual 5 6 7 8 AlarmView Programmer Transmitter Power Supply and Hospital-grade AC power cord AlarmView System User’s Guide AlarmView Administrator’s Manual (this manual) AlarmView System Replacement Parts Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) The AlarmView transmitter has been tested and found to comply with the limits for medical devices to the FDA guidance for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Evidence of disruption may include erratic readings, amber Tx LED, equipment ceasing to operate, or other incorrect functioning. If this occurs, survey the site to determine the source of disruption, and take the following actions to eliminate the source(s): 1. Turn equipment in vicinity off and on to isolate disruptive equipment. 2. Relocate or re-orient interfering equipment. 3. Increase distance between interfering equipment and this equipment. 4.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Use the following chart to estimate protective distance: Power of Transmitter: .400 W .400 W 1 V/m 2 V/m 3 V/m 12.1 ft 3.7 m 5.9 ft 1.8 m 3.9 ft 1.2 m The chart above reflects an estimated protective distance for those devices that are not listed on Data Critical’s compatibility list. Contact Data Critical Corporation if additional assistance is needed to identify or resolve EMI conflicts.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Appendix A: Default Settings
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Transmitter Parameter Global Cap Code Reminder Interval Survey Page Interval Survey Page Duration Paging Baud Rate Bed Number Setting 0000031 60 seconds 15 seconds 100 pages 512 bps ---- Parameter Display Notification Mode Frequency Setting 4 Lines Audible On Back Label of Pager Pager Part #880-0326-01 REV.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Appendix B: Initial Installation Procedure
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual INITIAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE This procedure should be performed upon initial installation of an AlarmView System into a care unit. Setup 1. Unpack the equipment to be installed in the care unit. 2. Determine the furthest limits of the care unit based on physical distances. Frequency Verification The object of this activity is to use the transmitter’s carrier detect ability to determine if other sources of potential RF noise exist on the selected frequency. 1.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual a. This LED will be green when transmitting a survey page (approximately every 120 seconds) and will remain lit for approximately 2 seconds. b. This LED will go amber when the transmitter detects another signal on this selected frequency. c. Be sure to account for any other AlarmView transmitters that may be sending pages. 9. Turn off the transmitter. 10. The Transmitting Indicator LED should remain dark and not detect significant RF interference. 11.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual b. Locate any areas where one of the numbered pages is not received on the pager. That is an indication of an area of no reception. c. If any suspected areas of no reception are found, walk slowly until the exact extents of the areas of no reception are discovered. d. Walk into all rooms of the care unit. e. Pay attention to: • Elevator banks • Columns • Double doors • Metal doors • Plaster construction 4.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual should correspond in time although they may not be exactly simultaneous.) An amber LED that does not correspond to a survey page from the first transmitter may indicate interference. If the second transmitter does not detect the first transmitter’s pages, the test fails. It is possible for the pager to receive the page but the second transmitter does not detect the page from the first transmitter. This is still a failure. 8.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual 4. Enter the cap codes of all the pagers to be installed in the care unit, up to 12 pagers, into the AlarmView programmer. (See Section 4: Programming.) Transmitter Setup The purpose of this activity is to set up each transmitter in the system. For each transmitter in the system, perform the following steps: 1. Turn on the transmitter. 2. With the programmer, use the AlarmView Install program. Begin by pressing CHECK. 3.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual 2. With the programmer, use the AlarmView SysMgr program and go to the ASSIGNMENTS screen. 3. Select any BED NUMBER and select ALL PAGERS. Press the SEND button to program the transmitter. 4. Verify that all the pagers received a "Programming OK / All Pagers" message. If one of the pagers does not receive a page, that pager’s common cap code may be incorrect.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual 10. Repeat steps #8 and #9 for each transmitter in the care unit. If one of the pagers does not receive the page, the transmitter may not be working or may be incorrectly programmed. 11. Turn off all transmitter, pagers, and the programmer. Final Steps The purpose of this activity is to ensure that all transmitters are correctly transmitting to all the pagers. 1.
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual Appendix C: Restoring the Programmer’s Software
AlarmView™ System Administrator’s Manual RESTORING ALARMVIEW PROGRAMMER SOFTWARE The AlarmView programmer ships from the factory with a memory card installed that has a backup of the AlarmView software. The following procedure will restore the software to the factory default state: If both the main and the backup batteries of the Compaq programmer have become depleted or have been removed simultaneously, the Intouch software may not appear when both batteries are reinstalled.
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