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Document No. 800 1018-1
June 2001
Datex-Ohmeda Division,
Instrumentarium Corp.
P.O. Box 900, FIN-00031
DATEX-OHMEDA, FINLAND
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Table of contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NeuroMuscular Transmission Module, M-NMT
TABLE OF CONTENTSi
TABLE OF FIGURESii
Introduction1
1Specifications2
1.1 General specifications ..............................................................................................................................2
2.2 Main components.....................................................................................................................................4
2.3 Connectors and signals.............................................................................................................................6
2.3.1 Module bus connector......................................................................................................................6
2.3.2 Front panel connector.......................................................................................................................7
3Service procedures8
3.1 General service information.......................................................................................................................8
3.2 Service check ...........................................................................................................................................9
6.1 Spare part list.........................................................................................................................................19
This section provides information for the maintenance and service of the NeuroMuscular
Transmission Module, M-NMT. The M-NMT module is a single width plug-in module designed for
use with the S/5 Anesthesia and Compact Anesthesia Monitors. The module contains peripheral
nerve stimulation and response measurement which supports electromyography EMG. The module
can also be used as a nerve locator for regional nerve blocking with a regional block cable.
However, in this case there is no response measurement.
NeuroMuscular Transmission Module, M-NMT
Figure 1NeuroMuscular Transmission Module, M-NMT
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1 SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 General specifications
Module size, W × D × H37 × 180 × 112 mm / 1.5 × 7.1 × 4.4 in
Module weight0.37 kg /0.8 lbs
Power consumption3.3 W
1.2 Technical specifications
1.2.1 NMT
Stimulation modesTrain of four (TOF)
Measurement intervals for TOF and DBS
Measurement intervals for ST Manual; 1 s, 10 s, 20 s
Double burst (3.3) (DBS)
Single twitch (ST)
50 Hz tetanus + post tetanic count (PTC)
Stimulus pulseSquare wave, constant current
Pulse width100, 200 or 300 µs
Stimulus current range10...70 mA with 5 mA steps
Stimulus current accuracy10 % or ±3 mA whichever is the greater
Max. load3 kΩ
Max. voltage300 V
1.2.3 Regional block mode
Stimulation modesSingle twitch
Intervals1 s, 2 s, 3 s
Stimulus pulseSquare wave, constant current
Pulse width40 µs
Stimulus current range0...5.0 mA with 0.1 mA steps
Stimulus current accuracy20 % or 0.3 mA whichever is the greater
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2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
2.1 Measurement principle
2.1.1 Nerve stimulation
There are three stimulus modes in the NeuroMuscular Transmission Module: Train of Four (TOF),
Double Burst 3,3 (DBS) and Single Twitch (ST).
In the Train of Four stimulus mode, four stimulation pulses are generated at 0.5 second intervals.
The response is measured after each stimulus and the ratio of the fourth and first response of the
TOF sequence is calculated (TOF%).
NOTE: If the first response does not exceed a certain signal level, TOF% is not calculated due to
poor accuracy.
Double burst (3,3) stimulation includes two bursts with a 750 ms interval. Both bursts consist of
three pulses separated by 20 ms intervals. The responses of both bursts are measured, and the
ratio of the second and first response is calculated (DBS%). EMG responses are measured
immediately after the first stimulus pulse of both bursts.
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Tetanic/PTC
In Single Twitch stimulation, one stimulation pulse is generated. The response is measured after
the stimulus. In order to prevent decurarization of the stimulated area, the measurement is
automatically stopped after 5 minutes stimulation in 1 sec cycle time.
Tetanic/PTC (Post Tetanic Count) can measure deeper relaxation than TOF. The tetanic stimulation
is produced when Start is chosen under Tetanic/PTC. The length of stimulation is 5 seconds. The
stimulation generates pulses with a frequency of 50 Hz and with a selected pulse width and
current. After tetanic stimulation and a three second delay, Single Twitch stimulation is produced
to detect the post tetanic count (PTC). PTC describes the number of responses detected after
tetanic stimulation. If there is no response, the measurement will be stopped. If responses will not
fade away, a maximum of 20 responses will be calculated. If more can be detected, the PTC value
is displayed only as '> 20' and measurement will be stopped. If the TOF, DBS or ST measurement
cycle was on when tetanic stimulation started, the cycle will continue after the PTC. After
completing the PTC measurement during 1 minute TOF, DBS or another PTC measurement is not
possible. This is to avoid erroneous readings due to post tetanic potentiation.
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2.1.2 Response
Before each stimulation, the sequence offset, noise and threshold for the response detection is
measured. Offset is a baseline of the noise measurement. Noise is calculated by the same
algorithm as the response signal itself. The response detection threshold is calculated based on
the noise, and if the response is not greater than the threshold then it is interpreted as no response.
EMG
Mechano
Sensor
Measurement
/D & P
Timing control
EMG leads off
Figure 2Principle of response measurement
EMG measurement
The EMG response is measured as integrated muscle activity. The EMG measurement starts 3 ms
after the stimulation and lasts 15 ms. The 3 ms delay helps to prevent the effect of stimulation
artifact.
Mechano sensor measurement
Response is measured as movement of the thumb, which is the area of positive signal.
2.1.3 Regional block
A regional block cable can be used as a nerve locator in local anesthesia. A maximum current of
5.0 mA is given every, every other or every 3rd second. The response measurement is ocular.
2.2 Main components
2.2.1 NMT board
The NMT Circuit Board consists of the following functional sections:
• constant current stimulator
• measuring electronics for the EMG signals
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• microprocessor for the stimulation and measuring control, and for counting the measuring
• serial communication
The serial bus speed is 500 kbps and the bus itself is half duplex, i.e. data can be transferred in
both directions but only one way at a time.
Serial communication
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Stimulator
Figure 3Serial communication and opto isolation
The constant current stimulator generates pulses whose amplitude is independent of the load. The
main components of the stimulator are a transformer, a capacitor and a transistor. The transformer
produces a high voltage which charges the capacitor and the transistor adjusts the pulse width and
amplitude of the current.
Power supply
Current
80C196KD
PWM
HSO
Patient
Constant current
generator
adjustment
Current
control
Continuous
stimulation
congestion
Figure 4Stimulator block diagram
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2.3 Connectors and signals
2.3.1 Module bus connector
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Table 1Module bus connector (X1)
Pin No.I/OSignal
1IRESET_RS485
2I-15 VDC
3I+15 VDIRTY
4I+15 VDC
5I/O-DATA_RS485
6I/ODATA_RS485
7-Ground & Shield
8I-RESET_RS485
9ICTSB
10ORTSB
11IRXDB
12OTXDB
13-Ground & Shield
14I+32 VDIRTY
15IGroundDIRTY
16ICTSC
17ORTSC
18IRXDC
19OTXDC
20-ON/STANDBY
21-PWM_ECG
22-RXDD_RS232
23-TXDD_RS232
24I+5 VDC
25I+5 VDC
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2.3.2 Front panel connector
NMT connector (NMT)
6
3
9
1
4
7
2
0
5
8
Pin No.Signal
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
EMG Signal +
EMG Signal -
Not Used
Stimulus +
Stimulus -
Ground
Not Connected
Sensor Identification
+5 V
Mechanical Signal
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3 SERVICE PROCEDURES
3.1 General service information
Field service of the NeuroMuscular Transmission Module, M-NMT, is limited to replacing faulty
circuit boards or mechanical parts. Faulty circuit boards should be returned to Datex-Ohmeda for
repair.
Datex-Ohmeda is always available for service advice. Please provide the unit serial number, full
type designation, and a detailed description of the fault.
The Datex-Ohmeda NMT Stimulator (order code 871251) is recommended for functional checks.
CAUTION Only trained personnel with appropriate equipment should perform the tests and repairs outlined in
this section. Unauthorized service may void warranty of the unit.
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3.2 Service check
These instructions include complete procedures for a service check. The service check is
recommended to be performed after any service repair. However, the service check procedures can
also be used for determining possible failures.
The procedures should be performed in ascending order.
The instructions include a check form (Appendix A) which should be filled in when performing the
procedures.
NeuroMuscular Transmission Module, M-NMT
The mark
the procedure.
The procedures are designed for monitors with S/5 monitor software of revision 01. However, most
of the procedures also apply to monitors, which contain some other monitor software
type/revision.
? in the instructions means that the check form should be signed after performing
3.2.1 Recommended tools
ToolOrder No.Notes
NMT simulator871251
M-NMT ElectroSensor
M-NMT MechanoSensor
M-NMT Sensor Cable
3 kΩ resistor
Screwdriver
• Detach the module box by removing the two screws from the back of the module. Be careful
with the loose latch and spring locking pin.
1. Check internal parts:
− screws are tightened properly
− cables are connected properly
− the EMC cover is attached properly
− there are no loose objects inside the module
?
2. Check external parts:
− the front cover and the front panel sticker are intact
− connectors are intact and are attached properly
− the module box, latch and spring locking pin are intact
?
• Refit the module box and check that the latch moves properly.
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• Turn the monitor on and wait until the normal monitoring screen appears.
• Configure the monitor screen so that information regarding the NMT measurement is shown,
3. Plug in the module. Check that it goes in smoothly and locks up properly
Set Cycle Time - 10 sec
NMT Setup - Current - S(70 mA)
Pulse Width - 200
Stim. Beep Volume - 2
µµµµ
S
?
4. Check that the module is recognized, i.e. the NMT header with related information appear in
the chosen digit field.
?
5. Enter the service menu:
Monitor Setup - Install/Service (password 16-4-34) - Service (password 26-23-8)
Take down the information regarding NMT software by selecting SCROLL VERS and turning
the ComWheel.
?
6. Enter the NMT module service menu:
Parameters - NMT
Check that the “Timeouts”, “Bad checksums” and “Bad c-s by mod” values are not increasing
faster than by 50 per second. Check that the module’s memories have passed the internal
memory test, i.e. “RAM”, “ROM” and “EEPROM” all state OK.
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7. Check the front panel START-UP and STOP/CONTINUE membrane keys.
Press each key for at least one second and check that the key being pressed is identified,
i.e. the color under the corresponding text on the menu turns blue.
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8. Check that the message “Cable off” is shown in the digit field and that “Cable” in the service
menu states OFF.
Plug the M-NMT Sensor Cable with the M-NMT ElectroSensor into front panel connector
NMT. Check that the message in the digit field changes to “Measurement OFF” and “Cable”
on the service menu states EMG and ELECTR. OFF.
?
9. Perform the stimulus current test.
Connect a 3 kΩ resistor between the ElectroSensor’s stimulus electrode leads (brown and
white).
Start the test by highlighting START CURR. TEST on the service menu and pressing the
ComWheel. Check that the test was successful with all three test currents, i.e. the “Current
test (mA):” on the menu states 30 OK, 50 OK and 70 OK.
?
• Connect the M-NMT ElectroSensor leads to the NMT simulator. Set the switch on the
simulator to “Fade off” and turn the knob to “max”. Check “Cable” on the service menu now
states only EMG.
10. Start NMT measurement (TOF) by pressing the START-UP key on the module.
When the message “Supramax search” changes to “Setting reference” in the digit field,
check that the supramaximal current detected is less than 70 mA, i.e. the “Current set”
value on the service menu is less than 700.
?
11. Check that the module gives four successive stimulus pulses with 10 second intervals. A
small asterisk (✼) should be shown in the digit field during each of the stimulus pulses and
simultaneous sound signals should be heard from the loudspeaker.
Check that on the service menu the values for “T1%”, “T2%”, “T3%”, “T4%” and “Ratio%”
are all within 950-1059.
Check also that in the digit field the “TOF%” value is within 95-105, “Count” is 4 and “T1%”
is within 95-105.
?
12. Check that the “Noise” value on the service menu stays under 50.
?
13. Change the stimulus pulse width to 100 µs through the NMT service menu:
NMT Setup - Pulse Width - 100
µµµµ
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Check that the “TOF%” value is still within 95-105, “Count” is 4 and “T1%” is within 95-105
in the digit field.
Check the same parameters with a stimulus pulse width of 300 µs.
?
14. Turn the knob on the NMT simulator to “0”.
Check that on the service menu the values for “T1%”, “T2%”, “T3%”, “T4%” turn to 0 and the
“Ratio%” states - - -. In the digit field “TOF%” should also state - - - , and “Count” and “T1%”
should show 0.
Turn the NMT simulator knob back to “max”.
?
15. Change the stimulus mode to Double Burst Stimulation (DBS) through the service menu:
NMT Setup - Stimulus Mode - DBS
Check that the module now gives only two stimulus pulses with a 10 seconds interval.
Check that on the service menu the values for “T1%”, “T2%”, and “Ratio%” are still within
950-1059. In the digit field the “DBS%” value should be within 95-105, “Count” is 2 and
“T1%” is within 95-105.
?
16. Change the stimulus mode to Single Twitch Stimulation (ST):
NMT Setup - Stimulus Mode - ST
Check that the module starts to give only one stimulus pulse with a 1 second interval. Note
the time when the ST stimulation started.
Check that on the service menu the value for “T1%” is within 950-1059. In the digit field the
“Count” value should be 1 and “T1%” within 95-105.
Let the monitor continue to give single twitch stimulation.
?
17. Check that the NMT measurement stops and the message “Measurement OFF” appears in
the digit field for NMT five minutes after the start of the ST stimulation.
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18. Replace the M-NMT ElectroSensor with the M-NMT MechanoSensor and check that “Cable”
on the service menu states PIEZO.
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19. Perform an electrical safety check and a leakage current test.
?
20. Check that the module functions normally after performing the electrical safety check.
?
21. Clean the module with suitable detergent.
?
• Fill in all necessary documents.
3.3 Disassembly and reassembly
Disassemble the NeuroMuscular Transmission Module, M-NMT, in the following way. See the
exploded view of the module.
1. Remove the two screws from the back of the module.
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2. Pull the module box slowly rearward and detach it from main body. Be careful with the loose
latch and spring locking pin.
3. Detach the NMT board by removing the two screws located near the front panel frame,
disconnect the cables and pull out the front panel frame.
To reassemble the module, reverse the order of the disassembly steps.
CAUTION When reassembling the module, make sure that the cables are reconnected
properly.
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4 TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 Troubleshooting chart
TroubleCauseTreatment
Check the stimulus electrodes.
EMG electrode off.
Supramax. not found.Loose electrodes or loose stimulus
Response too weak.Loose stimulus electrodes.
Ref. not stable.Patient is relaxated.
Loose electrodes or loose stimulus
clip.
clip.
Stimulus electrodes attached to
wrong place.
Patient is relaxated.
Measuring electrodes attached to
wrong place.
Patient is relaxated.
Movement artifact.
Change or attach the electrodes or
clip.
Change or attach the electrodes or
clip.
Change the place of the stimulus
electrode.
Change or attach the electrodes.
Change the place of the meas.
electrodes.
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4.2 Troubleshooting flowchart
Possible fault in NMT module
Open NMT Service Menu
Check Timeouts, Bad checksums,
Bad c-s by mod
no
OK?
yes
Check RAM,ROM,EEPROM
OK?
yes
Test stimulus current
OK?
yes
Check that sensor is identified
OK?
yes
Connect ElectroSensor to NMT
stimulator and start measurement
no
no
Does another module
work in the same slot?
Fault not in NMT module
Replace NMT board
Does the test pass with
another sensor?
yes
Replace the original sensorConnect the connector
Does the test pass with
another sensor?
no
Does the test pass with
another NMT sensor
no
Does the test pass with
another NMT input
no
Replace NMT board
no
cable?
board?
no
Does the test pass with
another NMT sensor
yes
Replace the original
NMT sensor cable
cable?
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yes
noyesno
Are the NMT input board
wires connected?
noyes
yes
yes
yes
Replace NMT board
Does the test pass
with another NMT
input board?
Replace the original
NMT input board
Replace the original sensor
Replace the original NMT sensor
cable
Replace the original NMT input
board
no
Replace NMT board
Responses OK?
yes
Check front panel key functions
OK?
no
no
Does the test pass with
another sensor?
no
Does the test pass with
another NMT sensor
cable
no
Does the test pass with
another NMT input
board?
no
Replace NMT board
Is the keypad
connected?
yes
Does the test pass with
another keypad?
no
Replace NMT board
Figure 5Module troubleshooting flowchart
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
Replace the original sensor
Replace the original NMT sensor
cable
Replace the original NMT input
board
Connect the keypad
Replace the original keypad
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5 SERVICE MENU
1. Press the Monitor Setup key.
2. Select Install/Service (password 16-4-34).
3. Select Service (password 26-23-8).
4. Select Parameters.
5. Select NMT.
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5.1 NMT menu
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Start Curr. testStart Curr. test is a test where the module itself checks the difference between a given current and
the measured current. A 3 k
before starting the test. All the currents checked will be displayed on the service data screen. After
the current value, the status of the test is shown. If the test is not passed, send the module back to
the factory for calibration.
T1%/refT1% / ref gives a selection for changing settings related to the M-NMT MechanoSensor. A setting
of 3 should always be used for normal monitoring. The settings 1 and 2 are for research purposes
only.
Record DataRecord Data prints out the displayed service data and circuit board information (id., serial number,
and software id.) onto the Recorder Module, M-REC.
Ω resistance should be connected between the stimulus electrodes
Service Data Cable shows the type of cable being used.
Cable check value shows the bit amount. From the following chart you can check the value for
each cable:
EMG-100...+100
Cable OFF>1950
Piezo900...1100
Regional block600....800
Module Keys checks the function of the module keys. A blue background appears at the back of
the text when a key is pressed for more than one second.
Stimulus mode shows the selected stimulus. Stimulus mode can be changed using the NMT Setup
menu.
Measurement indicates ON/OFF.
T1%, T2% shows the measured response. A value of 1000 corresponds to 100%.
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Absolute T1, T2 shows the voltage measured from the A/D converter.
Noise indicates the interference just before the measurement. A typical value is <10.
Offset is an average of the noise measurement. A typical value is 510.
Curr set is the selected current, a value of 700 corresponds to 70 mA.
Curr meas is the measured current, a value of 700 corresponds to 70 mA.
Pulses indicates pulses the module has produced.
Piezo probe T1% and ref. search shows information related to the MechanoSensor settings.
Timeouts is a cumulative number that indicates how many times the module has not responded to
the monitor's inquiry.
Bad checksums is a cumulative number that indicates how many times communication from the
module to the monitor has failed.
Bad c-s by mod is a cumulative number that indicates how many communication errors the
module has detected.
The monitor starts counting these items at power up and resets to zero at power off. The non-zero
values do not indicate a failure, but the continuous counting (more than 50 per second) indicates
either serial communication failure, or module not in place. Also, other modules can cause
communication errors that cause these numbers to rise.
RAM indicates the state of the RAM memory.
ROM indicates whether the checksum in the EPROM is in accordance with the software calculated
value.
EEPROM indicates if the values stored in the permanent memory are valid.
The state is either OK, Fail or ? (module not in place or a communication error).
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6 SPARE PARTS
6.1 Spare part list
NOTE: Accessories are listed in the Patient Monitor Supplies and Accessories.