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NOTE: The information in this manual only applies to Dash 3000/4000/5000 patient monitors with software version 6.5 or later. It does not apply to earlier software versions. Due to continuing product innovation, specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.

NOTE: The assembly drawings in this manual only support patient monitors with the SD0 product code. Patient monitors with the SD0 product code are only compatible with software version 6.5 or later.

NOTE: For technical documentation purposes, the abbreviation GE is used for the legal entity name, GE Medical Systems Information Technologies.

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T-2 Dash 3000/4000/5000 2000966-456D

19 October 2009

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Manual information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Manual purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Intended audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Ordering manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Responsibility of the manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 -3

Warnings, cautions, and notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Equipment symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Service requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Equipment identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

2 Equipment overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Patient monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Exchangeable or compatible battery packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Optional components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

Optional remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

Software packages and software options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Software packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Software options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Ethernet communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

About Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Twisted pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Network Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

Theory of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Overall patient monitor block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18

Data Acquisition System (DAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18

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Processor/power management subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27

Lithium-Ion battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-35

Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40

Handle subassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40

Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40

Storage and backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42

Optional thermal printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-43

3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Installation overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Before you begin... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Back panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Power up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Dash installation checkout procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

4 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Before you begin... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Service menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Boot Loader Service Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Main menu service mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Set print locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Service Mode settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Set Unit Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11

Set Bed Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11

Patient-Monitor Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11

Admit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13

Confirm or configure wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14

Boot Code settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Set Defib Sync Voltage and pulse width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16

Set Line Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16

Set CIC and QS protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17

Set MUSE system protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17

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Transcutaneous Pace Blank Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17

Set Country Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18

Set Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18

Enable or disable AFIB Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19

Enable or disable IntelliRate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19

Analog Out Buzz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20

Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20

Advanced user procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21

Set time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21

Transfer monitor defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22

5 Preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Visual inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Cleaning and disinfecting the patient monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

Impact or results of improper cleaning products and processes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

Cleaning products to avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

Clean the print head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Cleaning, disinfecting and storing GE ECG cables and leadwires . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Cleaning and disinfecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

Sterilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

Improper cleaning products and processes impact or results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

Cleaning products to avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9

Cleaning other applied parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Battery maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

How to charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10

How to condition the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10

How to store the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

How to wake up the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

How to replace the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14

Rechargeable battery recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14

About the Cadex SMart Two+ charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15

Clear the stored patient data memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

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6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Fault analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Required tools or equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Acquisition PCB symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

Processor PCB symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Battery alarms and messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Battery messages displayed in the ECG waveform area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Battery messages displayed in the Battery Status information window . . . . . . . . .6-8

Battery Messages Displayed in the Battery Fuel Gauge Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8

Writer or printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

External . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9

Internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9

No waveform at central station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Monitor defaults transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Storing monitor defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11

Copying stored monitor defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11

Change internet address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Review errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

View output or input errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

Useful error data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14

Get error logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

Get logs via PC using netUpdate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16

Get logs via CIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21

Get logs via Centralscope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21

Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24

Access Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-24

Identify the wireless technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-24

802.11b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-26

802.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-29

7 Field replaceable units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Ordering field replaceable units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Field replaceable units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

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Disassembly guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Tools required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7

Before disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7

Hardware precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

Remove or replace handle assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Remove or replace display assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Replace display flex assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

Replace display assembly parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

Open display assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21

Replace Dash 4000/5000 alarm light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-22

Replace display inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-23

Replace keypad assembly or Trim Knob control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-24

Replace display components without LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-25

Replace main unit parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28

Replace DAS assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-28

Replace wireless card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-32

Replace NBP pump assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-33

Replace writer assembly or writer flex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-34

Replace speaker assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-35

Replace CPU/battery housing assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-37

Replace power supply assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-40

Replace battery door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42

Replace foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43

Replace writer cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44

Recommended checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45

8 Functional and electrical safety checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Manufacturer recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2

Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2

Test equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 -2

Functional Checkout procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3

Electrical safety tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 -4

Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4

Power outlet test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5

Power cord and plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5

Ground (earth) integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6

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Ground (earth) wire leakage current tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-8

Enclosure (Touch) leakage current test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

Patient (source) leakage current test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12

Patient (sink) leakage current test (mains voltage on the applied part) . . . . . . . .8-14

BISx (option) current leakage tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

BISx patient (source) leakage current test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-16

BISx patient (sink) leakage current test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18

Test completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-19

Functional Checkout procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20

Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-20

Identify enabled patient parameters and software options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-20

Patient monitor power-up tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-21

ECG tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-22

Respiration tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-25

Temperature tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-26

Cardiac output tests (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-27

Invasive blood pressure tests (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-27

Pulse oximetry tests for GE Ohmeda SPO2 oximeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-31

Pulse oximetry tests for Masimo SET SPO2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-33

Pulse oximetry tests for Nellcor OxiMax SPO2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-35

Noninvasive blood pressure tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-37

NBP calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-39

Analog output and defibrillator synchronization tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-42

End-tidal CO

Battery tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-46

Graph or print tests (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-46

Display test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-47

Speaker test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-47

Network test (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-48

Remote control test (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-48

BISx test (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-49

Wireless LAN test (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-51

Dash Port 2 docking station test (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-53

TRAM-rac 2A module housing peripheral device test (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-53

ICG Module test (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-53

test (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-46

Checkout procedures completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-54

A Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Emissions . . . . . . .A-2

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity . . . . . . . .A-3

Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity . . . . . . . .A-4

Recommended separation distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-5

Compliant cables and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-6

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B Network troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

Network traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Traffic types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2

Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2

Problem: No waveforms or parameters are displayed at the CIC Pro center . . . B-3

C Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

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1 Introduction

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Manual information

Revision history

Each page of this manual has the document part number and revision letter at the bottom of the page. The revision letter identifies the document’s update level. The

revision history of this document is summarized below.

Revision Comment

Manual purpose

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A Initial release of this manual. B Updated electrical safety tests and software release content. C Updated Appendix B. D Added Appendix for network troubleshooting.

Intended audience

Ordering manuals

This manual supplies technical information for service representatives and technical personnel so they can maintain the equipment to the assembly level. Use it as a guide for maintenance and electrical repairs considered field repairable. Where necessary the manual identifies additional sources of relevant information and technical assistance.

See the operator’s manual for the instructions necessary to operate the equipment safely in accordance with its function and intended use.

This manual is intended for service representatives and technical personnel who maintain, troubleshoot, or repair this equipment.

A paper copy of this manual will be provided upon request. Contact your local GE representative and request the part number on the first page of the manual.

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Safety information

Responsibility of the manufacturer

GE is responsible for the effects of safety, reliability, and performance only if:

 Assembly operations, extensions, readjustments, modifications, or repairs are

carried out by persons authorized by GE.

 The electrical installation of the relevant room complies with the requirements

of the appropriate regulations.

 The equipment is used in accordance with the instructions for use.

General

This device is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed health care practitioner.

This device is not intended for home use. Federal law restricts this device to be sold by or on the order of a physician. Contact GE for information before connecting any devices to the equipment that are

not recommended in this manual. Parts and accessories used must meet the requirements of the applicable IEC 60601

series safety standards, and/or the system configuration must meet the requirements of the IEC 60601-1-1 medical electrical systems standard.

Periodically, and whenever the integrity of the device is in doubt, test all functions. The use of accessory equipment not complying with the equivalent safety

requirements of this equipment may lead to a reduced level of safety of the resulting system. Consideration relating to the choice shall include:

 use of the accessory in the patient vicinity; and  evidence that the safety certification of the accessory has been performed in

accordance to the appropriate IEC 60601-1 and/or IEC 60601-1-1 harmonized national standard.

If the installation of the equipment, in the USA, will use 240V rather than 120V, the source must be a center-tapped, 240V, single-phase circuit.

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Warnings, cautions, and notes

The terms danger, warning, and caution are used throughout this manual to point out hazards and to designate a degree or level or seriousness. Familiarize yourself with their definitions and significance.

Hazard is defined as a source of potential injury to a person. DANGER indicates an imminent hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death

or serious injury. WARNING indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice which, if not avoided,

could result in minor personal injury or product/property damage. NOTE provides application tips or other useful information to assure that you get

the most from your equipment.

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Equipment symbols

NOTE: Some symbols may not appear on all equipment.

ATTENTION: Consult accompanying documents before using the equipment.

In Europe, this symbol means dangerous or high voltage. In the United States, this symbol represents the caution notice below: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Defibrillator-proof type CF equipment; type CF equipment is specifically designed for applications where a conductive connection directly to the heart is established. The paddles indicate the equipment is defibrillator proof.

Defibrillator-proof type BF equipment; type BF equipment is suitable for intentional external and internal application to the patient, excluding direct cardiac application. Type BF equipment is type B equipment with an F-type isolated (floating) part. The paddles indicate the equipment is defibrillator proof.

Introduction: Equipment symbols

Type B equipment; type B equipment is suitable for intentional external and internal application to the patient, excluding direct cardiac application.

Equipotential Stud: A ground wire from another device can be tied here to ensure the devices share a common reference.

Alternating current (AC)

Power;

I = ON; O= OFF

Fuse

Battery

Indicates the Ethernet connection for the patient monitor.

POWER (Dash 3000/4000)

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4P41

2005-08

Power (Dash 5000)

Standby (Dash 5000)

Main Display (Dash 5000)

Trend (Dash 5000)

Admit/Discharge (Dash 5000)

Print (Graph Go/Stop on older Dash 3000/4000)

NBP Go/Stop (on older Dash 3000/4000)

NBP Auto (Dash 5000)

Zero All

Silence Alarm/Admit

Medical Equipment With respect to electric shock, fire and mechanical hazards only in accordance with UL 60601-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 601, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-27, IEC 60601-2-30, IEC 60601-2-34, and IEC 60601-2-49.

This symbol indicates that the waste of electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste and must be collected separately. Please contact an authorized representative of the manufacturer for information concerning the decommissioning of your equipment.

This symbol indicates the date of manufacture of this device. The first four digits identify the year and the last two digits identify the month.

Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation: To indicate elevated, potentially dangerous, levels of non-ionizing radiation. Note - In case of application in a warning sign the rules according to ISO 3864-1 shall be adhered to. IEC 60878 note: See safety sign ISO 7010 - W005 “Warning, non-ionizing radiation”.

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Manufacturer name and address.

European authorized representative.

CAUTION — Safety ground precaution. Remove power cord from the mains source by grasping the plug. Do not pull on the cable.

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Service information

### ## ## #### # #

ABCDEF

Service requirements

Follow the service requirements listed below.

 Refer equipment servicing to GE-authorized service personnel only.  Any unauthorized attempt to repair equipment under warranty voids that

 It is the user’s responsibility to report the need for service to GE or to one of

 Failure on the part of the responsible individual, hospital, or institution using

 Regular maintenance, irrespective of usage, is essential to ensure that the

Equipment identification

Introduction: Service information

warranty.

their authorized agents.

this equipment to implement a satisfactory maintenance schedule may cause undue equipment failure and possible health hazards.

equipment will always be functional when required.

Every GE device has a unique serial number for identification. A sample of the information found on a serial number label is shown below.

Description

product code

B year manufactured C fiscal week manufactured D production sequence number E manufacturing site F miscellaneous characteristic

1. The current Dash patient monitor product code is SD0.

NOTE

Dash 3000/4000/5000 patient monitors with the SD0 product code are only compatible with software version 6.5 or later.

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Components

Trim Knob

NBP Go/Stop

Zero All

Silence Alarm/ Admit

Graph

Power

Charging Status

AC Battery

Dash 4000 monitorDash 3000 monitor

001C 051D 003A

Dash 5000 monitor

Monitoring system

Patient monitor

Equipment overview: Components

The Dash patient monitor can function as a portable monitoring device with a builtin writer, or as a flexible care monitoring device connected to the optional Unity Network™ via Ethernet. If using the wireless card or Ethernet connection, optional components are a Clinical Information Center (CIC Pro™) and a Centralscope™ central station.

This device is designed to monitor a fixed set of parameters including ECG, noninvasive blood pressure, impedance respiration, SpO2, and temperature. Invasive pressure, BISx, and EtCO2 are optional features. Additional specialized features include cardiac output, cardiac calculations, pulmonary calculations, dose calculations, PA wedge (PA wedge is only available with the invasive pressure option), ICG module interface, and SAM™ module interface.

NOTE

For compatibility information, contact Technical Support.

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Right side view

Patient cable connectors

002A

925B

Equipment overview: Components

All of the patient cable connectors are located on the right side of the patient monitor. A Trim Knob™ control provides single control operation of virtually all patient monitor functions.

Left side view

On the left of the patient monitor, you can find the built-in writer and the battery compartment.

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004A

A B

HGFEDC

Name Description

Back view

Built-in writer

(optional) Battery compartment The battery packs are located in this compartment.

The built-in, 4 channel writer is located in the center of the left side of the monitor.

The battery compartment may be a single plastic door or two silicone doors.

All ports for equipment and network are on the back of the patient monitor.

Name Description

line voltage selector This selector is factory set to match the line voltage

audible alarm enunciator The internal speaker provides sound for audible alarms.

Defib Sync port Provides ECG analog output signals to user-supplied

rating for your country.

For better sound quality do not block speaker.

equipment. A 5-volt, 2-millisecond artificial pacer spike is added to the analog output when PACE is on and detection occurs.

Aux port Used for TRAM-rac 2A, BISx and other compatible

Ethernet port Used to connect a monitor to the Unity Network for

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auxiliary devices.

patient monitoring or for software installation.

Equipment overview: Components

Alarm light indicator

Dash 3000 monitor Dash 4000 and Dash 5000 monitors

052B536A

Name Description

Optional alarm light indicator

An optional alarm light indicator may be built into the handle of the Dash 3000 patient monitor or into the display bezel of the Dash 4000/5000 patient monitor. When activated, the LED indicator flashes red for Crisis patient status alarms and yellow for Warning patient status and system alarms.

peripheral expansion

port

G AC power Used for connecting an AC power cable.

equipotential terminal For measurements in or near the heart we recommend

Used for connecting to a Dash™ Port other compatible auxiliary devices.

connecting the monitor to the potential equalization system. Use the green and yellow potential equalization cable and connect it to this pin.

docking station or

Controls and indicators

The user interface consists of a flat panel display and the keypad assembly that includes a Trim Knob control, function keys, and LED indicators.

Flat panel display

The active-matrix color liquid crystal display (LCD) is assembled into a shock absorbing isolator that fits within the patient monitor’s front bezel to protect the display from mechanical shock during use.

The acrylic optical filter protects the display panel from impact and enhances visibility with its non-glare surface coating on the viewing side of the filter. It also has a scratch-resistance surface coating.

Trim Knob control

The Trim Knob control is a 24-position rotary control with a push selection switch.

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Function or power keys

Indicators

Equipment overview: Components

Dash 3000/4000 patient monitors

Power, Print, NBP Go/Stop, Zero All, Silence Alarm/Admit.

Dash 5000 patient monitor

Power, Standby, Admit/Discharge, NBP Go/Stop, NBP Auto, Print, Silence Alarm, Zero All, Trend, Main Display.

Power key

The patient monitor is powered at all times when it is plugged into AC power. When the patient monitor is not plugged in to AC power, press this key to turn on and turn off the patient monitor.

When AC power is present, this key toggles the operational mode of the patient monitor between normal operation and stand-by mode. In standby mode patient monitoring discontinues. Only the charging function continues and the charging status indicators operate as described below.

While the patient monitor powers up or changes between normal mode and standby mode, all four front panel indicators illuminate.

AC power indicator

The indicator lights green when AC mains power is applied to the patient monitor (including when the patient monitor is in the standby mode). The indicator does not illuminate when the patient monitor has no AC mains power.

Battery power indicator

The indicator lights yellow when the patient monitor is operating on battery power. The indicator does not illuminate when the patient monitor has no battery power.

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Charge status indicators

Battery power indicators

Charge status indicators

Dash 3000

Dash 4000

Charge status indicators

Battery power indicators

Dash 5000

009A

053A

868A

Battery indicators are located on the front panel of the patient monitor. They indicate when battery power is used and the battery charging status.

Charging status indicators

An icon for each battery indicates its charging status. The battery icon lights yellow when the respective battery is being charged. If both batteries are present and require charging, then both icons illuminate even though they will be charged sequentially. The battery icon lights green when the respective battery is fully charged.

When the patient monitor is operating under battery power the battery icons are not illuminated. The icons are also not illuminated when the respective battery is either not being charged, not installed, or has failed.

The following table explains what the charging status indicators mean.

NOTE

No specific indicator distinguishes a failed battery pack condition from a condition where the battery is not installed or is not being charged. Go to the Service Menu for Battery Status. Refer to “Battery alarms and messages” on

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page 6-7 for further information.

LED color Explanation

Yellow Two battery icons, labeled Charging Status A and B, illuminate yellow

when the respective battery is being charged. If both batteries are present and require charging, then both icons illuminate yellow even though they

charge sequentially. Green The icon lights green when the respective battery is fully charged. No light The icon does not illuminate under the following conditions:

 The respective battery is not installed.

 The patient monitor is operating on battery power.

 A failure condition has been detected for the respective battery.

Battery status indicators

The battery status indicators are located inside the battery compartment. One green LED indicator is located above each of the two battery slots and lights green when the patient monitor is receiving power solely from the respective battery. The indicators do not illuminate when the patient monitor is not battery powered.

Neither indicator lights when the patient monitor is operating from both batteries simultaneously (e.g., in a very low battery charge condition when both batteries are joined together in order to sustain operation of the patient monitor).

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Equipment overview: Components

Battery capacity gauges

809A

Battery capacity gauge

On-screen capacity gauges indicate the battery's current state of health and charge status. A battery capacity gauge for each battery present displays below the parameter blocks in the lower right corner of the display. The capacity gauge indicates the remaining charge capacity (usable energy left) for each battery.

The capacity gauges fill in from left to right proportional to the battery charge level. The solid portion represents the full charge capacity of the battery as a percentage of its design capacity.

Exchangeable or compatible battery packs

WARNING

EXPLOSION OR FIRE - Using non-recommended batteries could result in injury/burns to patients and users. Only use batteries recommended or manufactured by GE. The warranty can be voided if non-recommended batteries are used.

Dash patient monitors running software versions 5.4 or later only recognize and charge GE recommended batteries. Non-recommended batteries will run, but not charge, the Dash patient monitor. If battery is labeled GE Approved, the battery is compatible.

NOTE

Incompatible batteries display an “ERROR” message in the Battery Capacity Gauge on the bottom right corner of the patient monitor screen.

Verify compatibility of an unmarked battery as follows.

1. Install a battery pack in the patient monitor.

2. Using the Trim Knob control, access the Service Mode menu starting from the Main Menu. Select MORE MENUS > MONITOR SETUP > SERVICE

MODE.

3. Enter password using the Trim Knob control to select the day and month from patient monitor screen with leading zeros. (e.g. July 4 = 0407).

4. Select BATTERY SERVICE.

5. Verify that the MANUFACTURER NAME does not display INCOMPAT,

NME, or UNKNOWN for the battery corresponding to BATTERY A or BATTERY B slot.

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Optional components

797B

823B

TRAM-rac 2A module housing

The TRAM-rac 2A module housing currently supports the SAM and ICG modules.

An integral power supply is used to run the TRAM-rac 2A and support the needed voltages.

Equipment overview: Components

Dash Port 2 docking station

The docking station is a quick mount/dismount base for a Dash patient monitor. It gives the patient monitor easy connect or disconnect access to AC power, Unity Network

™

, a remote display, and auxiliary devices.

See the Dash Port 2 Docking Station Operating Instructions and the Dash Port 2 Docking Station Service Manual for additional information.

NOTE

When a Dash patient monitor is connected to the docking station, only the docking station’s Ethernet port is active. The Dash patient monitor’s network port remains inactive until the patient monitor is disconnected from the docking station.

An optional remote display can be connected to the system for viewing on a larger monitor, or in a separate room. The remote display requires:

 Dash Port 2 docking station,  Dash 3000/4000 patient monitor software version 5 or later, or  Dash patient monitor software version 6 with Dash Port 2 software version 2.0,

and

 Must be within 150 feet of the Dash patient monitor.

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ICG module

825A

935A

BISx

Equipment overview: Components

The ICG module (impedance cardiography) measures and processes patient hemodynamic data.

Available in software version 6 or later, BISx measures the effect of anesthetics and sedatives on the brain.

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Wireless connection

940A

Wireless LAN label

Equipment overview: Components

The flexibility of the optional GE Unity Network is increased by using the wireless network. The wireless connection allows the user to roam from one access point to another, maintaining a strong seamless connection to the Unity Network. GE offers

802.11 and 802.11b wireless options.

The patient monitor, with its optional built-in wireless card, functionally performs the same as a patient monitor connected directly to the optional Unity Network. It can be viewed at the central station and by other GE monitors on the network (e.g., Dash 3000/4000/5000, Eagle

™

4000, and Solar™ patient monitors). Patient monitors with a wireless connection can send and receive patient data via the access points to the Unity Network.

NOTE

It is recommended that wireless patient monitors that are moved from room to room have their patient monitor type conf igured as Rover or Rover/Combo monitoring.

To extend the Unity Network to a hospital’s 802.11b wireless network, a proper installation and configuration needs to be performed. To maintain continuous wireless patient monitoring, refer to the wireless LAN Configuration Guide and contact GE for consultation in integrating the Unity Network to a 802.11b wireless network.

To identify a patient monitor with the wireless option, look for the wireless LAN label.

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Optional remote control

821A

The optional remote control provides all patient monitor controls on a portable component with a Trim Knob control, and allows the user to operate the patient monitor from across the room. Eighteen hard keys are configured for adult, neonatal, or operating room applications.

Equipment overview: Components

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Equipment overview: Software packages and software options

Software packages and software options

Software packages

The Dash patient monitor comes configured with the Basic software package. This package consists of standard-of-care parameters, lethal arrhythmia detection, dose calculations, and features required by clinicians caring for acutely ill patients.

Two additional software packages can be purchased separately or in any combination. These packages provide a variety of features that allow the patient monitor to be configured to best meet the needs of its intended environment.

The Cardiac software package focuses on cardiac conductivity. Its features include full arrhythmia analysis and storage, as well as ST segment trending, storage, and templates. The ability to adjust the ST measurement point is also included in this package.

The Cardiopulmonary software package centers on cardiac and pulmonary hemodynamics. Features include the PA insert and wedge algorithms, the intraaortic balloon pump algorithm, and the thermodilution cardiac output algorithm, including predefined computation constants for the catheters of major manufacturers. Also included are cardiac and pulmonary calculations.

Software options

Three software options can be purchased separately or in any combination with the software packages and software options.

The High Resolution CRG Trends option provides storage of up to 100 CRG events, and up to 24 hours of CRG trend data, in addition to the CRG feature set found in the Basic software package.

The 12SL™ ECG analysis program with Gender Specific Criteria and the Acute Cardiac Ischemia–Time Insensitive Predictive Instrument (ACI-TIPI) analysis option uses recorded ECG data to produce a numerical score which is the predicted probability of acute cardiac ischemia. In addition, the gender-specific criteria improves the detection of acute myocardial infarctions (AMI) in women.

The Unity Network option enables you to view other patients on the network, interface with a central station and other network devices, and perform Combo or Rover Combo monitoring.

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Equipment overview: Ethernet communication

Segment

Dash

CIC Pro

Switches 1 to n

054B

Ethernet communication

About Ethernet

The GE Unity Network uses Ethernet for device to device communications. This local area network links all patient monitors, clinical information centers, and other GE equipment throughout the hospital. Depending on the construction of the hospital, thick-net, thin-net, or CAT-5 twisted pair cabling is used. The Dash patient monitor is designed to be used with twisted-pair cabling. Consult GE when trying to interface with either thick-net or thin-net cabling. The real-time GE Unity Network operates at 10 Mbps, half-duplex.

Twisted pair

Twisted pair is the most popular cabling because it is easy to install and flexible to work with. It uses the star topology with a switch as the hub of the segment. A maximum of 100 meters or 328 feet is the longest length of twisted pair cable allowed. The maximum number of devices on the GE Unity Network is 1,000.

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Equipment overview: Ethernet communication

Network Terms

Node

Each network device or node is assigned a Media Access Control (MAC) Address number and requires a network connection to interface between the network device and the network.

Media Access Control (MAC) address

A 48-bit address assigned by the manufacturer to uniquely identify a node of the network. This is also known as the Ethernet address.

Switch

To implement the star topology, each network device is connected to a network switch. The switch passes all network data between each network device in the star segment. Typically, the switch supports 12 to 48 network devices and may be linked to other switches to form larger networks.

Segment

IP address

Subnet

A network segment is comprised of all devices connected to one or many switches which are in-turn connected together to form a larger network. The boundaries of the segment are defined by networking equipment that regulate the flow of packets into and out of the segment (e.g. routers and switches).

A 32-bit (IPv4) address assigned by the user (either statically or dynamically from a server) to uniquely identify the packets from a device for routing purposes.

A subnet is a logical segment of a larger network that shares a common IP address range as defined by a subnet mask. Proper subnetting can improve the performance and security of a network.

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

516A

Theory of operation

Components

The patient monitor is housed in a single package. The main components of the assembly are:

 Power supply  Data Acquisition System  Processor and power management subsystem (incl uding battery case and

expansion port)

 Speaker  Handle subassembly (including the Alarm Light option)  Thermal printer (optional)  Battery

Overall patient monitor block diagram

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

Power supply

The subsystems within the patient monitor operate from a common 9 to 18 V power bus. Due to the wide variety of voltages required by the various subsystems, power is converted locally by each subsystem. This architecture results in an efficient and compact system by reducing the number of conversions required and optimizing the physical size of each converter for the specific application.

When operating on AC mains power, the power bus voltage is 18 V, generated by the offline switching power supply.

No AC mains power switch is provided. The line voltage range switch must be set to select 115 V or 230 V (90 to 132 VAC

or 190 to 264 VAC, respectively).

Data Acquisition System (DAS)

All interfaces to the patient occur through the DAS. The ECG function uses a direct connection to the patient; therefore it is separately isolated from the other functions (except respiration, which shares the ECG patient interface) to substantially reduce coupling of noise and leakage currents to/from other functions. All remaining DAS functions (e.g., pulse oximetry, NBP, invasive pressure, temperature, cardiac output, and CO

) share a common isolation barrier.

NOTE

The patient monitor supports three SPO2 configurations, Generic Ohmeda SPO2, Masimo SET SPO2, and Nellcor OxiMax SPO2.

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

DEFIB PROTECTION MODULE -- 414639-002

DUAL TEMP/

CARDIAC

OUTPUT

INV BP1

INV BP2

SpO2

NBP

ETCO2

11 PIN

ECG

INPUT

CONNECTOR

22.1184

MHz

MOTOROLA

68332

RESET IC

DUAL INVASIVE BP -- 801466-001

NON-INVASIVE BP -- 2008654-001

TEMP CH1 -- 401788-004

TEMP CH2 -- 402100-004

PULSE-OXIMETRY -- 801368-001

NBP CUFF

PRESSURE SENSOR

CO2 SIGNAL PROCESSING & BARO PRESS -- 801368-001

CO2 IR SOURCE DRIVE / HEATER CONTROL -- 801370-001

TRANSDUCER

SIGNAL

CONDITIONING

H0H1H2H3H4H5H6

HA0

HA1

HA2

HRD*

HWR*

HCS*

HOST_DMA_REQ*

+3.3V

+5V

+9-18V

GND

SERIAL _DATA_IN

SERIAL_DATA_OUT

NBP_ENABLE

RESET*

7.3728

MHz

68HSC05

RESPIRATION

COUPLING CAP

MUX & A/D

VREF

DC-DC

CONVERTER

SECONDARY

CIRCUITRY

+12V

-12V

+5V

+12V

-12V +5.5V

BAROMETRIC

PRESSURE

SENSOR

(MOUNTED ON

801368-001 HYBRID)

LDO

REG

+5V

(TO DIGITAL

CIRCUITRY)

ISOLATION BARRIER ISOLATION BARRIERISOLATION BARRIER

DC-DC

CONVERTER

SECONDARY

CIRCUITRY

DC-DC

CONVERTER

PRIMARY

CIRCUITRY

DC-DC

CONVERTER

PRIMARY

CIRCUITRY

+9-18V

38.4

KHz

PS FEEDBACK

COUPLER

7.5KV SPARK GAP

DIGITAL DATA

COUPLERS

PS FEEDBACK

COUPLER

DIGITAL DATA

COUPLERS

TRANSCUTANEOUS

PACE - BLANKING

CONTROL

7.5KV SPARK GAP

DAS_ID0

DAS_ID1

ISOLATION

BARRIER

Serial

PROM

4K x 8

CO2

CONTROL

LOGIC

FLASH

128K x 16

SRAM

128K x 8

MUX & A/D

VREF

RESPIRATION DEMODULATOR -- 400871-004

RESPIRATION CARRIER -- 400870-001

ECG PREAMP (I,II,III,V/V1) -- 400869-004

ECG PREAMP II (V2-V6) -- 401790-001

PACE DETECT (I,II,III,V/V1,V2-V6)-- 800982-001

FINAL AMP (I,II,III,V/V1) -- 401787-001

FINAL AMP (V2-V6) -- 401787-001

PACE REJECT (I,II,III,V/V1) -- 2007009-001

PACE REJECT (V2-V6) -- 401786-001

GENERAL

PURPOSE

8-BIT

HOST

INTERFACE

+9-18V

ACQ_TIMER_IRQ*

PWR_ENABLE*

TC_PACER_BLANK*

NBP

INTERFACE

TO PUMP,VALVES &

OVERPRESSURE

TRANSDUCER

+V_PUMP

PUMP_DRV

+12V_VALVE

GND

VALVE1_DRV

VALVE0_DRV

+5V

PRESSURE

NBP

INTERFACE

ASIC

528B

DAS block diagram with generic Ohmeda SPO2

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

The DAS block diagram with generic Ohmeda SPO2 consists of the following three sections.

Section Description

ECG/Respiration Separately isolated section includes a 7.3728MHz 68HSC05

microcontroller, A/D conversion, signal processing hybrids and DC-DC isolation converter.

Main DAS Separately isolated section includes a 22.1184MHz 68332

microcontroller with FLASH and SRAM memory, A/D conversion, signal processing hybrids and DC isolation converter.

Non-Isolated circuits

Includes serial and parallel host interfaces and NBP pump, valves, and over-pressure circuitry.

ECG

The ECG function detects heartbeats and arrhythmias, measures heart rate (HR) and ST segment deviation, and generates a 12SL diagnostic interpretation. Patient alarms with adjustable high and low limits for HR and ST segment deviation are provided. Additional patient alarms are provided for arrhythmias and PVCs. System alarms for individual lead failure and all leads failure are provided.

The patient monitor accepts the green 3, 5, and 10-leadwire Multi-link ECG connectors (compatible with Eagle 3000 monitor, Eagle 4000 monitor, and Tram modules).

Respiration

The respiration function measures respiration rate (RR) and detects apnea through the ECG leadwires using the impedance variation technique. Patient alarms for RR (with adjustable high and low limits) and apnea (with adjustable time limit) are provided. System alarms for lead failure, cardiac artifact, and learning are provided.

Generic Ohmeda pulse oximetry (SpO2)

The pulse oximetry function measures arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) and peripheral pulse rate (PPR). Patient alarms with adjustable high and low limits for

SpO

and PPR are provided. System alarms for probe off patient, low-quality signal,

and pulse search are provided. The patient monitor accepts the blue color-coded pulse oximetry connector

(compatible with Eagle 3000 monitor, Eagle 4000 monitor, and the Tram x50-series modules). The patient monitor with Generic Ohmeda SPO2 supports Nellcor probes.

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

Non-Invasive blood pressure

The NBP function measures systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, mean pressure, and heart rate. Patient alarms with adjustable high and low limits for systolic, diastolic, and mean pressures are provided. System alarms for deflation failure, inflation failure, maximum pressure exceeded, measurement time exceeded, pulse too weak, hardware malfunction, and system pressure leak are provided.

The NBP function operates in manual, auto, and stat measurement modes. The patient monitor has backup protections for magnitude and duration of applied cuff pressure (with different settings in adult and neonatal modes).

The patient monitor accepts the rectangular NBP connector (compatible with the Eagle 3000 monitor and some versions of the Tram module).

Invasive pressure

The invasive pressure function measures two blood pressures and calculates systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, mean pressure, and pulsatile pressure rate where applicable. Patient alarms with adjustable high and low limits for systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, mean pressure, and pulse rate are provided for each channel. System alarms for sensor status (failure and disconnected), Smart BP event (artifact), zeroing status (not zeroed, failure, and pressure sensed), and PA Wedge status (wait, inflate, processing, complete, and no pulse) are provided.

The user can set an adjustable low-pass filter to 12 or 40 Hz. The 12 Hz filter is implemented in software; the filter is disabled at the 40 Hz setting.

The patient monitor accepts the red color-coded invasive pressure connectors (compatible with the Eagle 3000 monitor, Eagle 4000 monitor, and Tram modules).

Temperature

The temperature function measures two temperatures. Patient alarms with adjustable high and low limits for temperature are provided. System alarms for sensor and calibration failures are provided.

The patient monitor accepts the brown color-coded connector (compatible with the Eagle 3000 monitor, Eagle 4000 monitor, and Tram modules). The patient monitor supports EN 12470-4 compliant probes. The probe type is determined by identification signals in the probe adapter cable.

The temperature connector and measurement circuits are shared with the cardiac output monitoring function; therefore you cannot use both functions concurrently. A signal in the patient cable indicates the appropriate function.

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

Cardiac output

The cardiac output function measures blood temperature and injectate temperature, and uses the thermal dilution method to calculate cardiac output. Patient alarms with adjustable high and low limits for blood temperature are provided. System alarms for sensor failure and unstable blood temperature are provided.

The patient monitor accepts the brown color-coded connector (compatible with the Eagle 4000 monitor and Tram modules).

The cardiac output connector and measurement circuits are shared with the temperature monitoring function. You cannot use both functions concurrently. A signal in the patient cable indicates the appropriate function.

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

The CO2 function measures inspired and expired CO2 and respiration rate using the infrared light absorption technique. The patient monitor connects to an external CapnoFlex Low Flow Sidestream module or Novametrix Capnostat III sensor that clips to an airway adapter in the patient’s ventilation circuit. The circuits to drive the sensor and process its incoming signal are located within the DAS.

Patient alarms with adjustable high and low limits for inspired CO and respiration rate are provided. An additional patient alarm for no breath detected is provided. System alarms for various sensor conditions are provided.

The patient monitor accepts the yellow color-coded connector.

, expired CO2,

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

931B

DAS block diagram with Masimo SET SPO2

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

The DAS system block diagram with Masimo SET SPO2 and four SuperStat BP channels consists of the following three sections.

Section Description

ECG/Respiration Separately isolated section includes a 7.3728MHz Motorola

MC68HSC705C8A microcontroller, A/D conversion, signal processing hybrids and DC-DC isolation converter.

Main DAS Separately isolated section includes a 22.1184MHz Motorola

MC68332 microcontroller with FLASH and SRAM memory, an Analog Devices ADSP-21062 32-bit floating point digital signal processor running at 12.096MHz, A/D conversion, signal processing hybrids/modules and DC-DC isolation converter.

Non-Isolated circuits

Includes ECG and Main DAS isolation power conversion circuitry, serial and parallel host interfaces and NBP pump, valves, and over-pressure circuitry.

Parameter functions of the DAS with Masimo SET SPO2, four BP channels and Dinamap SuperSTAT NIBP

Except for the SPO2 parameter and additional 2 IBPs, the DAS with the Masimo SET SPO2 parameter supports the same parameters as DAS with the GE Ohmeda SPO2 parameter. Refer to “ECG” on page 2-20.

Probes and cable

The Masimo compatible DAS is intended for use exclusively with pulse-oximetry probes from Masimo Corporation. An adapter cable is used to interface the probes to the DAS front panel Nicolay connector. The Nicolay connector utilizes a key pattern unique to Masimo.

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

DEFIB PROTECTION MODULE 414639-

001

004

ASSEMBLY

001

DIGITAL

+9-18V

FLASH

001

004

001

932A

DAS block diagram with Nellcor 05 (OxiMax) SPO2

4-IBP and SUPER BP -- 2013329-

REG

TC_PACER_BLANK*

NBP_ENABLE

PWR_ENABLE*

SERIAL _DATA_IN

SERIAL_DATA_OUT

RESET*

DAS_ID0

+9-18V +9-18V

GND GND GND GND GND

GND

+5V +5V

+3.3V +3.3V

DAS_ID1

+9-18V +9-18V

GND

COUPLER

PS FEEDBACK

(TO SPO2

MP100

+3.3V

(TO

+5V

CONNECTOR)

CIRCUITRY)

RESET IC

22.1184

38.4

KHz

NBP CUFF

(MOUNTED ON

801368-001 HYBRID)

PRESSURE SENSO

CO2 SIGNAL PRO CESSING & BA RO PRESS -- 801368-

PRESSURE

SENSOR

BAROMET RIC

7.5KV SPARK GAP

PCB

Module

MHz

68332

MOTOROL

Serial

VREF

CO2 IR SOURCE DRIVE / HEATER CONTROL -- 801370-

COUPLERS

DIGITAL DATA

UART

SRAM

128K x 8

PROM

4K x 8

CO2

ASIC

INTERFAC

512K x 8

MUX & A/D

H0 H1

H2 H3

ASSEMBL

NBP PUMP

NBP VAL VE/MANIFOL D

HA1

HA0

8-BIT

HOST

GENERAL

PURPOSE

INTERFACE

HA2

HRD*

HCS*

HWR*

SIGNAL

TRANSDUCE

OVERPRESSUR

DC-DC

TRANSDUCE

CONDITIONIN

PRIMARY

CIRCUITRY

CONVERTE

PS FEEDBACK

INTERFAC

NBP

COUPLER

7.5KV SPARK GAP PACE - BLANKING

TRANSCUTANEOUS

CONTROL

COUPLERS

DIGITAL DATA

+9-18V

BARRIE

DC-DC

PRIMARY

CIRCUITRY

CONVERTE

DC-DC

CIRCUITRY

CONVERTE

SECONDAR

DC-DC

+12V

ISOLATION

CIRCUITRY

CONVERTE

SECONDAR

+5V

-12V

MHz

7.3728

68HSC05

VREF

MUX & A/D

RESPIRATION

COUPLING CAP

RESPIRATION CARRIER -- 400870-

RESPIRATION DEMODUL AT OR -- 400871-

ECG PREAMP (I,II,III,V/V1) -- 400869-

ECG PREAMP II (V2-V6) -- 401790-

PACE DETECT (I,II,III,V/V1,V2-V6)-- 800982-

FINAL AMP (I,II,III,V/V1) -- 401787-

PACE REJECT (I,II,III,V/V1) -- 401786-

FINAL AMP (V2-V6) -- 401787-

PACE REJECT (V2-V6) -- 401786-

BARRIE

ISOLATION

TEMP CH1 -- 401788-

+12V

TEMP CH2 -- 402100-

LDO

-12V +5.5V

ECG

11 PIN

INPUT

CONNECTOR

BARRIER

ISOLATION

DUAL TEMP/

INV BP1/ BP3 INV BP2/ BP4

SpO2

NBP

ETCO2

DASH Nellcor 05 Data

DETAILED BLOCK DIAGRAM

OUTPUT

CARDIAC

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

The DAS block diagram with Nellcor 05 DAS PCB assembly consisting of three sections:

The DAS design includes the Nellcor MP100 Module technology. Nellcor SPO2 is classified as motion-resistant. It uses advanced digital signal processing algorithms to extract very low-level SPO2 signals in the presence of artifact induced noise.

Section Description

ECG/Respiration Separately isolated section includes a 7.3728MHz 68HSC05

microcontroller, A/D conversion, signal processing hybrids and DC-DC isolation converter.

Main DAS Separately isolated section includes a 22.1184MHz Motorola

Non-isolated circuits Includes serial and parallel host interfaces and NBP pump, valves,

and over-pressure circuitry.

The DAS contains all circuitry necessary to support the MP100 Module. The Nellcor MP100 Module contains:

 All SPO2 front end circuitry, such as the digitally programmable photodetector

signal conditioning, A/D conversion, digitally programmable back-to-back LED IR/RED emitter drive and on-board diagnostic / sensor identification signal processing circuits.

 A digital signal processor (DSP), clock circuitry, and program memory. The

Nellcor SPO2 algorithms executes on the DSP. No external memory interface is provided. The DSP is "reset-able" by the DAS CPU.

 A UART for communication of commands and data.

Parameter functions of the DAS with Nellcor OxiMax SPO2, four BP channels and Dinamap SuperSTAT NIBP

Except for the SPO2 parameter and additional 2 IBPs, the DAS with the Nellcor OxiMax SPO2 parameter supports the same parameters as DAS with the GE Ohmeda SPO2 parameter. Refer to “ECG” on page 2-20.

Probes and cable

The DAS is intended for use only with Nellcor digital probes. It is not for use with non-Nellcor probes or with Nellcor R-cal (resistor id) probes. An adapter cable is used to interface the probes to the DAS front panel Nicolay connector.

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

Processor/power management subsystem

Overview

The main processor/power management PCB contains the electrical hardware to provide data processing and display of patient and monitor configuration data, communication and interface circuitry, and power conversion and battery management functions for the patient monitor.

The high level of integration attained in the design of the processor/power management PCB is attributed to the use of several highly integrated devices. A complex communications controller, ASIC, and battery management hardware significantly improve the performance and reduce the complexity and cost of the assembly. In addition to the CPU, the main microcontroller contains a six-channel communications processor as well as memory, PC Card, and video controllers. The devices used in the core processing architecture all operate at 3.3 V to minimize power consumption, yet the main processor and ASIC are tolerant of 5 V hardware peripherals.

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

574A

Block diagram of microprocessor and power management subsystem

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Main microcontroller

Equipment overview: Theory of operation

The microcontroller contains two processors:

 a true internal and external 32-bit CPU core, and  a communications processor module (CPM).

The CPM contains an 8 kilobyte dual port RAM to communicate with the CPU core, and once configured communicates with external devices with minimum CPU intervention. External logic is reduced by the internal memory controllers and a system interface unit which provides a clock synthesizer and timers used in this design. Writer communications is supported by direct memory access and

processing performance is enhanced by 4-kilobyte instruction and data caches.

Microcontroller feature Patient monitor function

Serial Communications Controller 1 Unity Network Serial Communications Controller 2 DAS communication Serial Management Controller 1 Peripheral expansion communication Serial Management Controller 2 Reserved Interprocessor-Integrated Controller Batteries, battery charger,

Real-time clock, EEPROM, digital potentiometer for display brightness control

Serial Peripheral Interface DAC for ECG and BP analog outputs;

ASIC configuration

User Programmable Machine A Memory controller for synchronous

graphics RAM User Programmable Machine B Memory controller for synchronous flash General-Purpose Chip-Select Machine Memory and peripheral device control LCD Controller Color display PC Card Controller Future use DMA Writer communication System Phase-Locked Loop (SPLL) Generation of system clock from crystal

oscillator

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

Microprocessor supervisory circuit, microcontroller internal Watchdog timer

The microprocessor supervisory circuit provides reliable operation of the main processor board. This circuit monitors the +3.3 V power supply and asserts a 140 mS active low reset pulse when the power supply voltage is below +3.0 V during power-up and power-down conditions. A 3 V, 0.5 A hour lithium battery is used to preserve the contents of two SRAM devices and a real-time clock (RTC) when VCC is below the reset threshold.

System control logic

The system ASIC contains all of the system control logic for the processor/power management PCB. Such functions include address decoding, peripheral read and write control strobes, smart battery control logic, display control, multiple I/O ports, and front panel key switch debouncing.

Memory

Eight megabytes of non-volatile memory are provided to support the boot code and expansion memory such as high resolution graphic trends data storage. The boot block is write protected.

Eight megabytes of non-volatile memory are provided to support the main software application code.

Sixty-four megabytes of volatile memory are provided by the synchronous graphics RAM. This memory is used for stack, variable storage, dynamically allocated memory and video data storage.

One megabytes of battery-backed SRAM supports storage of 24 hours of 1-minute resolution patient trends, an error log containing 50 input errors, and 50 output errors and storage for the CPM buffers.

The patient monitor configuration data such as Internet and Ethernet addresses, unit name and bed number are maintained in the 2 kilobytes EEPROM. The serial device resides on the I

C bus.

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Real-time clock

Audio subsystem

Video subsystem

Equipment overview: Theory of operation

The real-time clock incorporates an on-board quartz crystal. This feature simplifies the design and eliminates adjustments. The time of day on a standalone patient monitor is maintained to an accuracy of 15 seconds in 24 hours to support 24 hour trend data. The RTC device is one of the devices on the I

Audio tones are generated using a tone generator , a n audio amplifier, and an 8,

2.5-in. speaker. The tone generator has built in D/A converters and a mixer to generate the dual frequency tones. Frequencies ranging from 150 Hz to 2800 Hz are produced.

The microprocessor contains a video controller that supports real-time and non-realtime waveform drawing, menu drawing, and parameter display.

Display brightness is controlled by a 50 k digital potentiometer. The potentiometer is interfaced to the brightness control input of an inverter.

C bus.

Analog outputs

Defib Sync

Two analog output channels support ECG and BP. The pace pulse is generated on the main processor board and inserted into the analog out ECG signal. The digitalto-analog conversion for both ECG and blood pressure output signals are performed on the main processing board via a two channel 12-bit serial DAC. Cal data is stored on the processor/power management PCB.

The QRS complex of ECG data acquired from the DAS generates the marker-out signal. A software selectable pulse width and pulse amplitude is provided in the Boot Loader Menu.

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Optional thermal printer

The thermal printer includes complete control of the print head to print the desired waveforms and text as well as monitor power consumption. The host processor on the main processing board has direct communication via an 8-bit data bus to the processor residing within the thermal recorder.

The +9-18 V power supplied to the writer is heavily filtered to provide the storage capability to smooth power surges and transients caused by abnormal thermal printing. Such printing may occur if the patient monitor is subject ed to ESU noise. In addition, a writer current limiting circuit restricts the current to the writer to 2.5 A. If this current limit is exceeded, the circuit faults and requires the current limiting circuit to reset through a microprocessor port.

Optional alarm light indicator

An alarm light indicating two levels of visual alarms resides in the handle of the Dash 3000 patient monitor and in the display bezel of the Dash 4000/5000 patient monitors. Red and yellow alarm lights illuminate by addressing an ASIC output port. The Dash 3000 alarm light interfaces to the processor/power management PCB via the 40-pin writer interface. The Dash 4000/5000 alarm lights interface to the processor/power management PCB via the 100-pin DAS/Display /Keyboard interface.

Equipment overview: Theory of operation

PC card

The main processor contains a PC Card controller, which complies with the PCMCIA standard. One 68-pin fully compliant Type II PC Card slot is supported in this design for wireless card.

Peripheral expansion interface

A 20-pin peripheral expansion interface is provided to support future use. An active low peripheral present signal may be polled by software to identify when a peripheral is attached to the patient monitor. Asynchronous, AUX, and a switched Ethernet serial communication channels are supported as well as switched +9-18 V and +5 V power.

DAS communication

The microprocessor communicates with the DAS processor using the second serial communication controller (SCC) of the communication processor module (CPM). This asynchronous communication channel operates at TTL levels and is optically isolated within the DAS.

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

Optional Unity Network communication

The microprocessor provides an Ethernet controller, which is implemented on SCC1 in order to benefit from the additional buffer descriptors compared to SCC2. Ethernet packets are stored in SRAM buffers and are transmitted and received by the 10BASE-T transceiver. The Ethernet clocks are generated from a 20 MHz crystal oscillator circuit and the transceiver. The transceiver also provides a visual indication in the form of four LEDS to identify packet transmit, receive, collision, and link integrity. The status of received data is indicated by the link integrity signal, which is used by the microprocessor to determine if the patient monitor is connected to the Unity Network.

An isolation transformer provides basic insulation to the twisted pair interface required to meet the ANSI/IEEE 802.3 standard (Ethernet). Isolation is required because during transport the power cord with the ground conductor is not available to provide a path for a fault condition. An 8-pin RJ-45 port containing two isolated, differential pairs is provided to connect the patient monitor to a network hub.

NOTE

Power is not provided in the twisted pair interface as in the attachment user interface (AUI) of other monitoring products.

Ethernet priority

Async communication

Ethernet communications are prioritized in the following order.

1. Top priority is the Peripheral Expansion interface.

2. Next priority is the Hardwired Ethernet connection at the back of the patient monitor.

3. Lowest priority is the optional wireless connection.

If none of the above exist, then the patient monitor is a stand-alone monitor.

Asynchronous communication ports comply with the GEMMS AutoPort protocol and are provided through an 8-pin RJ-45 port and the 20-pin peripheral interface described in the next section.

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

Debug patient monitor and diagnostic LEDs

An integrated debugger operating in the debug mode within the main processor provides basic emulator-like features such as modification of register and memory locations and setting of breakpoints. The connector required for this serial communication is a dual row 10-pin header. This connector is located within the patient monitor and is not intended for field service use. Tracing of instructions and logic analysis is provided by an adapter board that connects to a socket installed on the main processor board instead of the microprocessor.

Three diagnostic LEDs located along the front edge of the board are provided for general purpose use and are under software control. The LEDs interface directly to port A of the microprocessor. A flashing green LED indicates normal monitoring operation.

Main DC-DC converter section

The main DC-DC converter consists of two independent synchronous rectifier buck regulators with one common controller.

The patient monitor uses a “point of use” power conversion architecture with +9-18 V being the main power distribution bus.

Battery subsystem

Four voltage outputs are developed on the processor/power management PCB:

 +3.3 V,  +5 V,  +12 V, and  –12 V.

Each one of the four outputs are individually current limit protected against overload and short circuit.

Battery charging and control is accomplished on the processor/power management PCB.

The battery is a smart battery and features an on-pack fuel gauge.

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

Lithium-Ion battery power

The patient monitor is designed to operate on battery power during transport or whenever AC power is interrupted. A complete battery management system allows you to obtain maximum battery performance. Audible and visual alarm s alert you when loss of power is imminent and on-screen capacity gauges indicate battery charge condition and capacity.

Depending on usage, you can get up to 2.5 hours of run time per battery for new, fully-charged batteries. Monitoring NBP, CO2 and SpO2 drain battery power faster than other parameters. The display technology and brightness, graphing, and connection to a wireless network can also alter battery run times.

NOTE

A BATTERY LOW message at the top of the screen warns you prior to complete loss of battery power. Replace the battery or connect the patient monitor to an AC power source when the message displays.

The Lithium-Ion battery is a rechargeable battery containing Lithium-Ion cells. Each battery contains an integrated electronic fuel gauge and a safety protection circuit.

Impact of Lithium-Ion Battery technology on the battery

The following are key points to know about Lithium-Ion battery technology:

 The battery self-discharges on its own, even when it is not installed in a patient

monitor. This discharge is the result of the Lithium-Ion cells and the bias current required for the integrated electronics.



The battery self-discharges. The self-discharge rate doubles for every 10 C (18 F) rise in temperature.

 The capacity loss of the battery degrades significantly at higher temperatures.  As the battery ages, the full-charge capacity of the battery degrades and will

permanently be lost. As a result, the amount of charge that is stored and available for use is reduced.

How to improve battery performance

Installation guideline

Position the patient monitor in a location that does not artificially increase the operating temperature of the battery.

 To optimize battery life and performance, choose a location that does not

artificially increase the ambient temperature surrounding the patient monitor.

 Do not place the patient monitor near a heat vent or near heat-generating

equipment, such as computer monitors.

 Avoid placing the patient monitor in corners where the airflow may be

restricted.

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

857A

Design Capacity and Full Charge Capacity

Charging guideline

Use the Cadex SMart Two+ charger to charge the battery instead of charging the battery inside the patient monitor.

 The Cadex SMart Two+ charger maintains a lower battery cell temperature

during the charge cycle than the patient monitor. This reduction in temperature will extend the life of the battery.

 The Cadex SMart Two+ charger charges one battery in less than 4 hours and

two batteries in less than 8 hours. When two batteries are used, the charger applies half of the charging current to each battery.

Conditioning guideline

Remove the battery from the patient monitor every six months and condition it using the Cadex SMart Two+ charger. This condition cycle recalibrates the electronic fuel gauge.

Storage guidelines

Do not purchase more batteries than you will use in one year. The battery does not have an indefinite shelf-life. See “How to store the battery” on page 5-12.

How to identify battery charge capacity

Battery capacity definitions

The following terms are used to define the capacity of the battery:

 Design Capacity — The theoretical capacity of the battery cells when the

battery is new.

 Full Charge Capacity — The actual amount of charge the battery can store and

deliver to the patient monitor.

 Remaining Charge Capacity — The amount of Full Charge Capacity currently

remaining in the battery. This is a percent of Full Charge Capacity.

Identify battery charge capacity using the patient monitor

One new, fully charged battery lasts about 2.5 hours. Two new, fully charged batteries last about 5 hours.

A battery that has 100% Design Capacity and is charged to 100% of this capacity lasts approximately 2.5 hours. However, as the Full Charge Capacity declines, the approximate run time of a fully charged battery will decrease.

Single battery run time: approximately 2.5 hours – An icon fully outlined with solid lines and completely filled indicates a new battery, fully charged to its Design Capacity.

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

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Full Charge Capacity

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Full Charge Capacity

50% Available Capacity

Single battery run time: approximately 2.0 hours – The dotted portion of the icon outline shows that the battery has lost 20% of its Design Capacity. The solidoutline portion is filled in, showing that the battery is charged to 100% Full Charge Capacity.

Single Battery Run Time: Approximately 1.0 Hours – The dotted portion of the icon outline shows that the battery has lost 20% of its Design Capacity. The solidoutline portion is half filled in, showing that the battery is charged to only 50% of available capacity.

Identify battery capacity using the Cadex SMart Two+ charger

When you select the Target Capacity switch on the charger, the charger compares the battery’s performance to a 60%, 70%, or 80% target capacity set on the battery charger. If the battery fails to meet the target performance, the battery charger will prompt you to condition the battery. If after the condition cycle has been completed, the battery does NOT meet the target performance, then the battery charger will illuminate a “fail” light.

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

Identify battery status using the BATTERY STATUS menu

This menu option opens a menu and information window that provides current battery status information.

1. Select MORE MENUS from the Main Menu.

2. Select BATTERY STATUS to display the BATTERY STATUS Menu and information window.

 If a battery is not present, NO BATT displays in the SLOT STATUS

column.

 If communication with the battery has failed, NO COMM displays in the

SLOT STATUS row and UNKNOWN displays in all other rows.

 If a battery is incompatible, INCOMPAT displays in the SLOT STATUS

column and UNKNOWN displays in all other fields.

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Battery Help menu

↓ ↑

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

Each menu option opens an information window that includes the following information:

 RETURN — Returns to the Battery Status menu.  SLOT STATUS — Provides definitions of the battery conditions.

 NO BATT — No battery is installed in this slot.  INIT... — Battery is just installed, establishing communication.  NO COMM — Communication with this battery has failed because it is

either sleeping, defective, or not a SMart Battery.

 INCOMPAT — The battery is not compatible with this patient monitor’s

battery management system.

 FAIL — See message displayed in the lower half of the display.  IN USE — This battery is currently powering the patient monitor.  FULL — Fully charged.  CHARGING — Currently being charged.  IDLE — Not currently in use or charging.

 TIMES — Defines “time to empty” and “time to full.”

 TIME TO EMPTY: — The time to empty represents an estimate of how

much longer the patient monitor will be able to run with the current monitored parameters. Changi ng the setup, running NBPs, printing graphs, etc. will likely change the value of the time remaining. This value is only displayed when the patient monitor is powered by battery.

 TIME TO FULL: — The time to full represents an estimate of the time

remaining before this battery is fully charged. Total recharge time for this unit is the sum of both batteries’ time to full.

 FUEL GAUGES — Explains the battery capacity gauges.

The fuel gauge is filled from the left to right proportional with the battery’s charge level. The full rated capacity of a new battery of this type is represented by a dashed outline. The maximum charge level for the battery currently installed is represented by a solid outline. As a battery ages, its maximum charge level becomes a smaller percentage of its Design Capacity. The solid portion represents the current charge level of the battery as a percentage of its maximum Full Charge Capacity.

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Speaker

Handle subassembly

Equipment overview: Theory of operation

 ALARMS — Explains low battery and battery fault alarms and messages.

 FAULT STATUS MESSAGES: — General, charging, and temperature

failures indicate that the battery has failed, or the charging of the battery has failed. Replace it with a different battery.

 CONDITION: — Condition this battery using an external battery charger.  LOW BATTERY ALARMS: — The patient monitor will issue a System

Warning alarm when there is approximately 10 minutes per battery run time remaining. The patient monitor will issue a System Warning alarm when shutdown is imminent (less than one minute left of remaining run time).

The speaker is used for audible notification of alarms.

The handle serves multiple purposes in the patient monitor. The modular design enables the user to add adapters for specialized applications.

Interfaces

Ethernet

AUX

The Dash 3000 handle houses the optional alarm light. This light is visible for 360° surrounding the patient monitor. The light is intended for applications when the audible notification is not useful or effective, such as noisy environments (e.g., emergency vehicles) or quiet environments (e.g., neonatal care areas). The alarm light indicates two levels of visual alarms:

 Crisis alarms (red LED) and  Warning alarms (amber LED).

The handle also houses the wireless card antennas required for the optional wireless card subsystem.

The Ethernet RJ-45 port provides a hardware connection to the optional Unity Network. The patient monitor has a built-in transceiver for twisted-pair wire. Basic insulation (1500 VAC) isolates the patient monitor from networked devices.

The AUX RJ-45 port provides an asynchronous communication connection to devices within the bedside care area. Basic insulation (1500 VAC) isolates the patient monitor from other devices.

Defib Sync

The Defib Sync port provides signals needed to perform synchronized cardioversion with a defibrillator. The Marker Out signal is a pulse with selectable amplitude and width that coincides with the patient’s ECG R-wave. The Marker In signal is

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Peripheral expansion

Wireless LAN

Equipment overview: Theory of operation

returned to the patient monitor by the defibrillator. The Marker In signal causes the patient monitor to insert a defib marker in the displayed ECG waveform.

This port also provides two analog signals: ECG and invasive pressure. The patient monitor provides the top displayed ECG signal with reconstructed pace pulses. You can use this signal to trigger a defibrillator or intra-aortic balloon pump. BP1 produces the pressure signal and is intended for triggering an intra-aortic balloon pump.

Asynchronous communication, Ethernet (shared with the Ethernet RJ-45 port), 9-18 V power, 5 V power, and discrete I/O signals are provided in the peripheral expansion interface ports. The expansion port pairs with the AC mains power inlet to supply power to the patient monitor through a peripheral device.

Initialization

Initialization begins on a card insertion function call from card services. The card insertion function checks the manufacturer and card ID.

Initialization includes:

 Access Configuration Register - Set through card services to the manufacturer's

recommended value.

 The MAC Address is set to the Dash's MAC address to provide seamless

transition from hardwire to wireless and back.

 SSID - Set to stored value. This ID must be the same between a card and an

access point for them to associate.

Reception

The read task waits on a receive interrupt from the card. When awakened, the packet length is validated and the packet is copied into an ethernet buffer. A transfer function using byte-sized transfers is used to ensure the access time to the card is minimized. The packet length and pointer is returned to the ethernet stream.

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

Transmission

The write task waits on a transmission packet to be queued. When awakened, the card is checked for association to an access point and for an available transmit buffer. Transmits are discarded if both are not true. The packet is copied into the card and a transmit command is issued to the card. The transmit task waits on a transmit complete interrupt from the card. This ensures a transmit buffer will be ready for the write.

Error handling

The card does not support partial packets or other receive errors. On a transmit error the buffer will not be resent. Other events like buffer and queue overflows are reported through the error log system.

Association status

Each association change is reported through the error log system.

Command queue

Commands are queued if the Wait On Command (WOC) bit indicates the card has not completed the previous command. Commands that must complete are issued through a function call that ensures the command is completed before returning. This function delays between each check of the card to allow other tasks to run and must not be called with interrupts off or from within an interrupt.

Storage and backup

Program code storage

Patient monitor settings

Card enable/disable

The patient monitor network task determines which active network media should be used for ethernet communication. The peripheral connector has the highest priority followed by the rear connector then wireless. Interrupts to the wireless card are disabled until an enable wireless call is made by the patient monitor network task. Disabling the card simply turns these interrupts back off. Card events like association changes and receive overflows may be logged when interrupts are enabled, but this provides faster switch over between hardwire and wireless than resetting the card and re-initializing it on an enable.

Executable program code for the main processor, DAS processor, and thermal printer are stored in non-volatile programmable memory. To display the revision of the currently stored code, access the submenu of the main application’s Monitor Setup menu.

The processor/power management PCB stores default patient monitor settings in non-volatile memory. The user must restore the original settings if replacing the board.

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Patient data storage

Time and date

Calibration data

Error log

Equipment overview: Theory of operation

Static RAM backed up by a lithium battery soldered onto the processor/power management PCB stores patient data.

A patient monitor on the network maintains time and date for at least five years. Time is accurate to within one second in ten hours. The clock is synchronized with a time master on the optional Unity Network.

Calibration factors for NBP and CO2 are stored in non-volatile memory on the DAS board.

Calibration factors for the analog output signals are stored in non-volatile memory on the processor/power management PCB.

Input and output errors are retained in static RAM backed up by a lithium battery soldered onto the processor/power management PCB. Contents are retained for at least five years, provided that you exercise caution when you handle the board to prevent inadvertently discharging the battery (e.g. when you ship the board for problem diagnosis).

Optional thermal printer

The patient monitor uses the same 50-mm th ermal p rin ter mo dule that is used in th e PRN 50 stand-alone printer. It prints up to four waveforms at chart speeds ranging from 0.1 to 50 mm/s. The printer software is loaded independently from the patient monitor’s software.

In the patient monitor, the printer module limits its current consumption to stay within its allocated system power budget.

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Equipment overview: Theory of operation

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3 Installation

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Installation overview

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The following illustrates the installation steps for patient-ready monitoring.

1. Check received equipment against the sales order.

2. Unpack equipment and inventory contents.

3. Inspect the equipment and its components carefully prior to installation. Refer to “Inspection” on page 3-3.

4. (Optional) Insert two batteries into the battery compartment slots. (Batteries should be charged for 4 hours before using device on patients.)

5. Connect the power cord to the power supply inlet on the Dash patient monitor. Secure the power cord to the back of the Dash using the power cord retention clamp, unless the Dash is used with the Dash Port 2 docking station. Then plug the power cord into the AC power outlet.

Installation: Installation overview

6. Connect peripheral equipment and network, if applicable.

7. Power up the Dash monitor. Go to “Configuration” on page 4-1 to configure for stand-alone or networked monitoring.

8. Connect patient cables per the operator’s manual.

9. Qualified personnel must perform the “Dash installation checkout procedure” on page 3-8, and should record the values of each required electrical safety test in the “Checklist” on page C-1.

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Inspection

Installation: Inspection

Inspect the equipment and its components carefully prior to installation. Do not use the equipment if damage is determined. Refer damaged equipment to qualified service personnel.

1. Inspect the case for cracks or other physical damage to the case, the display screen, and the keypad.

2. Inspect cables for fraying or other damage.

3. Inspect all plugs and connectors for bent pins or other damage.

4. Inspect the display face for marks, scratches, or other damage.

NOTE

Physical damage to the flat panel display glass may pose an implosion hazard.

5. Safety labels and inscription on the device are legible.

NOTE

Damaged cables or equipment should be replaced by service personnel.

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Before you begin...

634B

635A

Insert this end first

928A

Insert the battery packs in the battery compartment.

The battery compartment may be a single plastic door or two silicone doors.

Battery status indicator

The following installation information assumes that the equipment is new from GE manufacturing. The monitor was thoroughly tested before it was shipped. If intending to use the Dash patient monitor under battery power, consider charging the batteries in a charger during the checkout procedures. Otherwise, insert batteries in the battery compartment as shown.

The battery compartment is located on the lower left side of the patient monitor. Depending on your model, the battery doors may be one of the two variations shown below. Battery indicators let you know when the patient monitor is using battery power.

Installation: Before you begin...

CAUTION

Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. The liquid is caustic to eyes and skin. If the liquid comes into contact with eyes or skin, flush with clean water and seek medical attention.

WARNING

Make sure the batteries are completely inserted and that the battery door is securely latched. Falling batteries could seriously or fatally injure a neonatal patient.

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Connections

ETHERNET

Defib Sync connector

Aux Port

power connector

004A

peripheral expansion port

Back panel connections

The back of the patient monitor has all ports for equipment and network connections.

Installation: Connections

ETHERNET

The ETHERNET port provides an ANSI/IEEE 802.3 10BaseT Ethernet standard interface to the Unity Network.

TRAM-rac 2A housing connectors

The TRAM-rac 2A module housing connects to the patient monitor via a standard category 5 patch cable (PN 418335-002) that plugs into the Aux port on the patient monitor and to the Auto Port on the back of the TRAM-rac 2A module housing.

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BISx module

AC power

Auto Port to the patient monitor’s Aux Port

Async Comm

power switch

006A

822A

remote control

Aux port adapter

Installation: Connections

The TRAM-rac 2A module housing does not have an Analog Output connector.

The BISx module connects to the patient monitor via a RJ-45 cable that plugs into the Aux port on the patient monitor and a Y-cable. One end of the Y-cable plugs into a power supply and the other end plugs into the BISx module cable.

Remote control

The remote control connects to the patient monitor via a communications cable which plugs into an Autoport to M-port adapter before it is inserted into the Aux port on the Dash patient monitor or the Dash Port 2 docking station.

The remote control is programmed for specific care areas (adult, neonatal, or operating room).

NOTE

The error message WARNING: REMOTE MISMATCHED WITH MONITORING MODE displays if a mismatched remote control is connected

to the patient monitor.

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Defib sync

115V

line voltage selector: 115V for a 100-120V power source 230V for a 220-240V power source

004A

829A

AC power

Installation: Connections

The connector provides ECG analog output signals to user-supplied equipment.

CAUTION

Equipment damage. Connect all peripheral equipment before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet. Otherwise, connectors may be damaged.

Use this connector to apply power to the patient monitor. The patient monitor will be powered at all times when using AC power (there is no AC power switch). The patient monitor is preset at the factory for a specific line voltage. Before applying power, verify the patient monitor’s line voltage setting matches your power supply. If required, use a small bladed screw driver to change the line voltage setting. Refer to the label on the back of the unit for the voltage and current requirements.

Power up

Configure

CAUTION

Verify the line voltage selector setting before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet. The power supply may be damaged if the power source applied is different from the line voltage setting.

After making all connections, plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. When all cables are properly connected, press the Power button to turn the patient

monitor on. All front panel indicators will illuminate until the power-up sequence is complete. After approximately 20 seconds you should see a display on the screen.

Go to “Configuration” on page 4-1 to configure and set up the Dash patient monitor for patient use.

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Installation: Dash installation checkout procedure

Dash installation checkout procedure

GE recommends that qualified personnel shall perform the following tests, and should record the results on the “Checklist” on page C-1

The Dash unit has been thoroughly tested before leaving manufacturing. There is no need to re-test the parameters or operation of the unit upon installation except for the following:

1. Electrical safety test. Refer to “Electrical safety tests” on page 8-4.

2. Refer to “Patient monitor power-up tests” on page 8-21.

3. Battery check. Ensure the battery indicator displays on the patient monitor without an error.

4. If the Dash is networked:

 Connect Dash to the MC network (wired or wireless) with any other GE

bedside monitor.

 Select Vie w Other.  Select another bed.  Verify you can view another bed over the network.

5. If the Dash has TRAM-rac 2A housing connected via the Aux port:

 Verify communication with a module in the TRAM-rac 2A housing by

confirming that the parameter for the ICG or SAM module displays on the Dash.

6. If the Dash has a BISx module connected via the Aux port:

 Verify communication with the BISx module by confirming that the

parameter for the module displays on the Dash.

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4 Configuration

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Before you begin...

To configure a new patient monitor, you must first:

 know that the new patient monitor’s software revision is compatible with the

 write down the exact care unit name from the central station.  write down the bed name for the new patient monitor.  know if the patient monitor will be used for either stationary or ambulatory

 know if the patient monitor will be connected to a wireless network.  know if the patient monitor will be moved from one intern et connection to

This section explains how to configure a patient monitor in both types of patient monitoring system configurations:

 Stand-alone patient monitor — the monitor is not interconnected to other

 Networked patient monitor — the monitor is interconnected to other patient

Configuration: Before you begin...

other patient monitors connected to the Unity Network.

(telemetry) monitoring or both.

another.

patient monitoring system devices, and

monitoring system devices over the Unity Network for the sake of sharing patient data. The patient monitor communicates with central stations, printers, and other related equipment. This network is essentially an internet implementation.

NOTE

The Unity Network is a purchased option.

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Service menus

Configuration: Service menus

There are two distinct service menus for the patient monitor. The Boot Loader Service Menu is found in the Boot Code and is used for configuring the patient monitor or when downloading the Boot Code and main processor code. The Service Mode menu is located from the Main Menu and is used for various functions like monitor settings, calibration, graph tests, and downloading patient monitor interface software.

WARNING

The Boot Loader Service Menu and the Service Mode menus are intended for qualified personnel only. Do not ‘experiment’ with any commands found in the service menus. Experimenting with service commands can lead to lost patient data, damaged operating system software for the patient monitor, and even affect the Unity Network.

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Boot Loader Service Menu

Activate the Boot Loader program as follows:

1. Hold down NBP Go/Stop (or NBP Auto on Dash 5000) and ZERO ALL (FUNCTION) on the front panel.

2. Press and release the Trim Knob control.

3. Keep holding NBP Go/Stop (or NBP Auto) and ZERO ALL (FUNCTION) until the Boot Loader information appears on the display.

Following is a list of options in the boot code service menu.

Configuration: Service menus

Boot Loader Service Menu options

Menu Option Description

CHANGE INTERNET ADDRESS

WARNING

Duplication of an Internet address on a network causes data loss and possible Unity Network problems. If you change the factory assigned Internet address, you must record all other Internet addresses used on your network to avoid duplication.

SHOW INSTALL OPTIONS This option lists the options installed on the patient

CLEAR CONFIGURATION MEMORY

SET CONFIGURATION This menu contains options for configuring the patient

VIDEO TEST SCREENS Various color screens for testing the display. BATTERY SIMULATION This option is for engineering use only.

This option is used when changing the internet protocol (IP) address.

monitor. This option erases all patient histories and

programmed defaults in the monitor’s protected memory. Clearing the configuration memory returns the patient monitor defaults to the factory installed defaults.

monitor. Refer to “Boot Code settings” on page 4-16.

WAKE UP BATTERY This option is used when the battery is dead. Refer to

“How to wake up the battery” on page 5-12.

OPTIONS MENU A unique password is required for each option.

Contact your sales/service representative to obtain a password. You must provide your product serial number and internet address. (The internet address is displayed in the Boot Code banner information.)

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Main menu service mode

The Service Mode menu option items provide the service technician access to general and technical built-in software functions of the patient monitor. Only persons responsible for configuring and maintaining the patient mo nitor should access the service mode menu option items.

The service technician can use the Service Mode menu to:

 relay software information to design engineers,  calibrate and troubleshoot NBP functions of the patient monitor,  set admit menu options, operating mode of the patient monitor, and monitor

 configure the patient monitor unit name, bed number and Internet address for

 enter or change the time and date on the patient monitor.

Configuration: Service menus

default password,

use on the network, and

WARNING

Access the Service Mode

Access the Service Mode menu starting from the Main menu.

1. Select MORE MENUS > MONITOR SETUP > SERVICE MODE >

2. Enter password using the Trim Knob control to select the day and month from patient monitor screen with leading zeros. (e.g. July 4 = 0407).

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Service Mode options

Configuration: Service menus

Following is a list of options in the main code service menu.

Service Mode menu options

Menu option Description

REVIEW ERRORS For advanced troubleshooting by GE engineers. Error

log data can be transferred over the network to a central station and then loaded onto a diskette for review. Refer to “Error messages” on page 6-5 for details.

CALIBRATE For checkout or calibration of the noninvasive blood

pressure, ECG analog output, BP analog output, CO service, and SAM service menu functions of the patient

monitor.

BATTERY SERVICE Provides battery data.

NOTE

If an INCOMPAT message displays in the Manufacturer Name column and UNKNOWN displays in all other columns, the installed battery is incompatible.

PATIENT-MONITOR TYPE For selecting the type of patient monitor desired, i.e

adult, neonatal or operating room. Refer to “Patient-

Monitor Type” on page 4-11 for detailed procedures.

WARNING

Changing the patient-monitor type will default the admit function to Standard configuration. Different alarms and parameters are activated for each selection.

NOTE

The keypad/remote control is DIDCA programmed for specific patient monitor types. The error message, “WARNING: REMOTE MISMATCHED WITH MONITORING MODE” displays if the patient monitor and keypad/remote control do not match.

MENU SETUP Provides the following sub-menus: (Refer to “Service

Mode settings” on page 4-11 for detailed procedures.)

 ADMIT MENU: STANDARD

Allows you to determine the function of the patient monitor. The four variables include stationary or ambulatory (telemetry) patient monitoring with a monitor that always stays in one room (STANDARD) or a monitor that moves from room to room (ROVER).

 MONITOR DEFAULTS PASSWD

Allows you to set the patient monitor so that a password is Required or Not Required for entry into the Monitor Defaults menu section. If selected, the password will be the same as the Service Mode menu password.

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Service Mode menu options (Continued)

Menu option Description

MONITOR SETTINGS Provides the following sub-menus: (Refer to “Service

Mode settings” on page 4-11 for detailed procedures.)

 SET UNIT NAME

Allows changes to the care unit name. After initial setup, this name should not be changed or communication to the central station will be corrupted. Note that the care unit name must be registered exactly the same in the central station and the patient monitor.

 SET BED NUMBER

Allows changes to the bed number. After initial setup, this number should not be changed or communication to the central station will be corrupted. Note that the bed number must be registered exactly the same in the central station and the patient monitor.

 SET INTERNET ADDRESS

Allows changes to the internet (IP) address. An incorrect internet address may also prevent the patient monitor from viewing other monitors on the network even though the unit names match. Whether or not this can occur depends on the network topology at the installed site.

WARNING

Duplication of an internet (IP) address on a network causes lost data. If you change the factory assigned internet address, you must first record all other internet addresses used on your network to avoid duplication.

NOTE

An incorrect internet address may also prevent the patient monitor from viewing other monitors on the network even though the unit names match. Whether or not this can occur depends on the network topology at the installed site.

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Service Mode menu options (Continued)

Menu option Description

MONITOR SETTINGS (cont.)  CONFIGURE WIRELESS LAN

Enable and configure the wireless LAN option. (Refer to “Confirm or configure wireless LAN” on page 4-14 for detailed procedures.)

 WIRELESS LAN STATUS

Displays wireless LAN status.

 STORE DEFAULTS FOR NETWORK TRANSFER

Saves the patient monitor defaults for transfer to another patient monitor with the same software version, software package, patient monitor type, and country code. It stores all patient monitor defaults, (including WLAN configuration) custom default names, and 12 SL location and site.

 SET LOCATION ID

Enter the location identification for the MUSE system.

 SET SITE NUMBER

Enter a site number if your institution has multiple buildings. A MUSE system can be used as a site number.

COPY UNIT DEFAULTS Use to copy patient monitor defaults from one patient

monitor to another patient monitor. Refer to

“Configuration” on page 4-1 for detailed procedures.

PRINT TEST PATTERN Allows you to run a graph test pattern. The choices are

Start and Stop.

TIME AND DATE Allows changes to the time and date and may affect the

time and date for the entire monitoring network. (Refer to

“Set time and date” on page 4-21 for detailed

procedures.)

WARNING

Loss of patient history. This menu should rarely be used because patient histories will be lost.

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Procedures

Configuration: Procedures

Listed below are the patient monitor settings that can be configured. Each procedure is described on the next pages.

From the Main Menu

 “Set print locations” on page 4-10

From Service Mode

 “Set Unit Name” on page 4-11  “Set Bed Number” on page 4-11  “Patient-Monitor Type” on page 4-11  “Admit Menu” on page 4-13  “Confirm or configure wireless LAN” on page 4-14

From Boot Code

 “Set Defib Sync Voltage and pulse width” on page 4-16  “Set Line Frequency” on page 4-16  “Set CIC and QS protocol” on page 4-17  “Set MUSE system protocol” on page 4-17  “Transcutaneous Pace Blank Length” on page 4-17  “Set Country Selection” on page 4-18  “Set Language” on page 4-18  “Enable or disable AFIB Identification” on page 4-19  “Enable or disable IntelliRate” on page 4-19  “Analog Out Buzz” on page 4-20

Also see “Advanced user procedures” on page 4-21 to

 “Set time and date” on page 4-21  “Transfer monitor defaults” on page 4-22

After completing all necessary procedures, go to “Functional and electrical safety

checks” on page 8-1.

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Set print locations

Configuration: Set print locations

NOTE

Dash patient monitors and printers must be networked prior to setting locations.

Access the Manual Print Location option as follows.

1. Select MORE MENUS > MONITOR SETUP > PRINT SETUP > PRINT LOCATION > MANUAL PRINT LOCATION.

2. Using the Trim Knob control, choose the manual print location from the list.

3. Select PRINT ON ALARM LOCATION.

4. Using the Trim Knob control, choose the alarm print location from the list.

5. Select PRINT WINDOW LOCATION.

6. Using the Trim Knob control, choose the print window location from the list.

7. Select 12 LEAD PRINT LOCATION.

8. Using the Trim Knob control, choose the 12 lead print location from the list.

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040A

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041A

Service Mode settings

From the Main Menu,

1. Select MORE MENUS > MONITOR SETUP > SERVICE MODE.

2. Enter password using the control to select the day and month from patient monitor screen with leading zeros. (e.g. July 4 = 0407)

Set Unit Name

Up to seven characters are used to identify the care unit. These characters display at the top right of the screen immediately preceding the bed number.

1. Enter Service Mode (See “Service Mode settings” on page 4-11) and select

MONITOR SETTINGS > UNIT NAME.

Set Bed Number

Patient-Monitor Type

2. Use the Trim Knob control to select and change each character. Up to seven characters may be entered.

3. Select SET UNIT NAME and press the Trim Knob control to exit.

The bed number identifies a particular patient bed. Up to five characters are used to identify bed number. This number displays at the top right of the screen.

1. Enter service mode (See “Service Mode settings” on page 4-11) and select

MONITOR SETTINGS > UNIT NAME > SET BED NUMBER.

2. Use the Trim Knob control to select and change each character. Up to five characters may be entered.

3. Select SET BED NUMBER and press the Trim Knob control to exit.

The Patient-Monitor Type selection determines the type of patient monitor desired, e.g., adult, neonatal or operating room. Different alarms and parameters are activated for each selection.

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042A

CAUTION

Each time the patient-monitor type is changed, the ADMIT MENU function defaults to STANDARD configuration. Be aware

that some patient alarms and parameters may be changed.

NOTE

1. Enter service mode (See “Service Mode settings” on page 4-11) and select PATIENT-MONITOR TYPE. Be sure to read the information in the Attention box before changing anything.

2. Rotate Trim Knob control to select the type of environment the patient monitor will be used in.

3. Press Trim Knob control to exit. Your selection displays at the top left of the screen after the date.

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Admit Menu

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513A

Configuration: Service Mode settings

The Admit Menu selection determines the function of the patient monitor. Before configuring the Admit Menu, you must know if the patient monitor will be used for standard adult, neonatal, or operating room monitoring, and if the patient monitor will be moved from room to room. All combinations are explained below.

 STANDARD—configures the patient monitor to stay in one room for stationary

monitoring only. Patient monitors not connected to the Unity Network (Ethernet connection) must use STANDARD configuration only.

 ROVER—configures the patient monitor to move from room to room for

stationary monitoring only.

 COMBO—configures the patient monitor to stay in one room for both

stationary and ambulatory (telemetry) monitoring. This patient monitor displays all Tram module data combined with ECG data for ambulatory patients.

NOTE

Users should be aware of a possible time discrepancy between the waveforms from the Telemetry device and the waveforms hard-wired to the Dash patient monitor. Users should not consider these waveforms to be synchronous. If absolute synchronicity is desired, Combo mode should be discontinued and the ECG waveforms should be acquired via the hardwired bedside patient monitor.

 ROVER COMBO—configures the patient monitor to move from room to room

for both stationary and ambulatory (telemetry) monitoring.

1. Enter service mode (See “Service Mode settings” on page 4-11) and select

MENU SETUP > ADMIT MENU.

2. Use the Trim Knob control to select the function of the patient monitor.

3. Press Trim Knob control to exit.

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Configuration: Service Mode settings

933C

hex key index #1 hex key index #2 hex key index #3 hex key index #4

PMK calculation, if TKIP

Confirm or configure wireless LAN

Confirm or configure the optional wireless LAN as follows.

1. Enter Service Mode (See “Service Mode settings” on page 4-11) and select MONITOR SETTINGS > CONFIGURE WIRELESS LAN.

2. Select WIRELESS and set to ENABLED.

3. Select and enter SSID. If you change the SSID for TKIP, you must enter the PASS KEY (even if it didn’t change) to recalculate the PMK.

4. For 802.11b, select and enter SECURITY.

5. If WEP, enter PASS KEY or hex key and KEY INDEX to match the configuration on the access point. (See the definitions table on the following page.) If TKIP, enter PASS KEY. PMK is calculated and displayed below the hex keys. Hex keys display although not used by TKIP.

NOTE

 Entering a WEP hex key clears out the pass key.  The Hospital IT or a group that is responsible for the hospital's wireless

network can obtain the SSID and security settings (type, pass key and key index) for the 802.11b wireless Dash.

 Type in the PASS KEY exactly, using no extra spaces. PASS KEY entries

must be at least 8 characters for TKIP. The message TKIP KEY MUST BE AT LEAST 8 CHARACTERS displays.

 The SSID and PASS KEY entries are limited to 20 characters of upper/

lower case letters and numbers.

 The SSID and PASS KEY entries are case sensitive.  Do not use special characters or quotes.

6. Select PRIORITY. Set to NORMAL unless otherwise specified by the network

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specialist.

Configuration: Service Mode settings

7. Manually reboot the Dash patient monitor.

Term Definition

SSID SSID is an acronym for Service Set Identifier.The SSID is a sequence of

numbers and characters that represents the ID, a name, of the wireless network. For the 802.11b wireless Dash to connect wirelessly, the SSID from the wireless network must match the SSID of the 802.11b wireless Dash. A 802.11b wireless Dash has a default SSID of rtGEHClinical.

SECURITY A 802.11b wireless Dash provides three levels of security: NONE, WEP

128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP).·

 NONE provides no security to the wireless communication  WEP 128 bit, Wired Equivalency Privacy, provides some level of

security, but it is less secure than WPA-PSK (TKIP).

 WPA-PSK (TKIP), Temporal Key Integrity Protocol, is more secure than

WEP. TKIP has a method to change it's security key for each data connection every second. For the 802.11b wireless Dash, WPA-PSK (TKIP) is recommended.

PASS KEY Pass Key is equivalent to passphrase. This is a sequence of words for the

wireless Dash to connect to a security enabled wireless network, WEP 128 bit or WPA-PSK (TKIP). When WEP 128 bit security is selected, the wireless Dash generates the 26 hex characters for four different keys, displayed in four different rows (1st row represents a key index of one, 2nd row for a key index of two, 3rd row for a key index of three and 4th row for a key index of four). One of these keys needs to match the WEP 128 security setting in the access point for the wireless Dash to communicate properly. When WPA-PSK (TKIP) is selected, the wireless Dash will not generate the 26 hex characters. Pass Key or passphrase needs to match the WPA-PSK (TKIP) setting in the access point in order for it to communicate properly.

KEY INDEX (only required for WEP 128 bit)

When WEP 128 bit security is selected, the wireless Dash and the wireless network need to share a same key index.

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Configuration: Boot Code settings

Boot Code settings

To activate the Boot Code,

1. With power on, hold down NBP Go/Stop (or NBP Auto on Dash 5000) and ZERO ALL.

2. Press and release the Trim Knob control.

3. Keep holding NBP Go/Stop (or NBP Auto) and ZERO ALL until the Boot Code information appears on the display.

Set Defib Sync Voltage and pulse width

The patient monitor controls the analog out signal used to trigger a defibrillator. Refer to the defibrillator manufacturer’s manual for the required pulse amplitude and duration.

Configure or change the Marker Out signal of the DEFIB SYNC connector as follows.

Set Line Frequency

1. Activate Boot Code (“Boot Code settings” on page 4-16) and select SET CONFIGURATION menu option.

2. In the CONFIGURATION MENU, select:

 1 Defib Sync Voltage: and choose 5V or 12V amplitude.  2 Defib Sync Pulse Width: and choose 10 ms or 100 ms for pulse duration.

3. Select Exit and wait for the patient monitor to display the message, “Writing settings to EEPROM...”

4. Manually reboot the patient monitor to implement this change.

Configure or change the patient monitor line frequency to 50 or 60 Hz as follows. The default is 60 Hz.

1. Activate Boot Code (“Boot Code settings” on page 4-16) and select SET CONFIGURATION menu option.

2. Select Line Frequency then choose 50 Hz or 60 Hz line frequency.

3. Select Exit and wait for the patient monitor to display the message, “Writing

settings to EEPROM...”

4. Manually reboot the patient monitor to implement this change.

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Set CIC and QS protocol

The CIC and QS Protocol default setting is Seg50/51 (Segment 50/51) and should not be changed. However, future products may require Hilltop protocol. Use the Boot Code Service Menu to change the CIC Protocol and QS Protocol.

Set MUSE system protocol

The patient monitor transmits 12SL and ACI-TIPI data over the optional Unity Network to the MUSE System and ST Guard. The formats used for this process are Hilltop and Segment 50/51. Since the Segment 50/51 format does not support 500 Hz ECG data or ACI-TIPI, records originally stored on the MUSE System in Hilltop format cannot display at the ST Guard. The default setting is Hilltop.

1. Activate Boot Code (“Boot Code settings” on page 4-16) and select SET

2. Select MUSE System Protocol then choose Hilltop or Seg50/51.

Configuration: Boot Code settings

CONFIGURATION menu option.

 Hilltop—Sends 12SL records to the MUSE System in Hilltop format. The

12SL records contain 500 samples per second of ECG data. ST Guard will not be able to retrieve 12SL records stored on the MUSE System in Hilltop format.

 Seg50/51—Sends 12SL records to the MUSE System in Segment 50/51

format with MAC Rhythm statements. The 12SL records stored on the MUSE System contain 240 samples per second of ECG data. ST Guard can retrieve 12SL records from the MUSE System. ACI-TIPI data can not be retrieved at the MUSE System if this protocol is selected.

3. Select Exit and wait for the patient monitor to display the message, “Writing

settings to EEPROM...”

4. Manually reboot the patient monitor to implement this change.

NOTE

Before you can transmit data to the MUSE System and ST Guard, you must set up the MUSE system’s Location ID and Site Number.

Do not configure MUSE system’s location at Site 0. Site 0 appears invalid to MUSE and any message coming from a device on Site 0 is dumped.

5. Refer to “Service Mode settings” on page 4-11 and select MONITOR SETTINGS > SET LOCATION, then select SET SITE NUMBER.

Transcutaneous Pace Blank Length

This menu option is reserved for future use and should not be changed.

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Set Country Selection

Set Language

Configuration: Boot Code settings

Select DEFAULT or FRANCE to choose a particular set of GE factory defaults.

1. Activate Boot Code (“Boot Code settings” on page 4-16) and select SET CONFIGURATION menu option.

2. Select Country Selection and choose language.

3. Select Exit and wait for the patient monitor to display the message, “Writing settings to EEPROM...”

4. Manually reboot the patient monitor to implement this change.

Select Set Language to change the language of the displayed text.

1. Activate Boot Code (“Boot Code settings” on page 4-16) and select SET CONFIGURATION menu option.

2. Select the SET LANGUAGE menu option.

3. Select the appropriate language.

4. Manually reboot the patient monitor to display the new language.

French language information

When the patient monitor Locale (language) is set to French_France, alarm pause duration is three minutes. Refer to the Alarms chapter in the operator’s manual.

Czech, Hungarian, Polish, or Russian language information

Special characters within alarm broadcasts, messages, patient name, site name, or location fields that are sent over the optional Unity Network cannot be displayed by equipment that does not support these languages. Special characters may appear as either blanks, asterisks, a series of square boxes, or no character is displayed at all because the ability to display Cyrillic (Russian alphabet) and special Czech, Hungarian, or Polish characters does not exist on this equipment.

Chinese and Japanese language information

When the patient monitor Locale (language) is set to Chinese or Japanese, the following conditions apply:

 Text for alarm broadcast over the optional network is in English.  All text input is in English only (e.g., text for unit name, bed name, patient

information, and custom default name).

Chinese Language

NOTE

The following two items are only available when the Chinese language is selected. The factory default is disabled.

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Configuration: Boot Code settings

 Select 3.2s baseline filter coefficent to enable or disable the 3.2 second baseline

filter time constant.

 Select Minimum Waveform Width Reduction to enable or disable the size

reduction of the LCD waveform line width.

Enable or disable AFIB Identification

NOTE

This feature is already enabled if the Cardiac software option is purchased.

Select AFIB Identification to enable or disable the atrial fibrillation detection feature. To verify the option has been enabled on the patient monitor,

1. Select the following menu options: MORE MENUS > MONITOR SETUP > SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION.

2. Verify that ATRIAL FIB is listed under “ENABLED SOFTWARE

OPTIONS.”

To change the status of this feature,

1. Activate Boot Code (“Boot Code settings” on page 4-16) and select SET CONFIGURATION menu option.

2. Select the AFIB Identification menu option.

3. Select enabled to activate this option, or disabled to deactivate this option.

4. Select Exit and wait for the patient monitor to display the message, “Writing settings to EEPROM...”

5. Manually reboot the patient monitor to implement this change.

6. Refer to the operator’s manual to configure the patient monitor to use this feature.

Enable or disable IntelliRate

IntelliRate heart rate calculation feature is enabled from the factory. To verify the option has been enabled on the patient monitor,

1. Select the following menu options: MORE MENUS > MONITOR SETUP > SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION.

2. Verify that ECG INTELLIRATE is listed under “ENABLED SOFTWARE

OPTIONS.”

To change the status of this feature,

1. Activate Boot Code (“Boot Code settings” on page 4-16) and select SET CONFIGURATION menu option.

2. Select the IntelliRate menu option.

3. Select enabled to activate this option, or disabled to deactivate this option.

4. Select Exit and wait for the patient monitor to display the message, “Writing

settings to EEPROM...”

5. Manually reboot the patient monitor to implement this change.

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Analog Out Buzz

Completion

Configuration: Boot Code settings

6. Refer to the operator’s manual to configure the patient monitor to use this feature.

Select Analog Out Buzz to identify an ECG or an invasive BP “leads off” condition via a supported analog out device. The default is 0 volts.

1. Activate Boot Code (“Boot Code settings” on page 4-16) and select SET CONFIGURATION menu option.

2. Select the Analog Out Buzz menu option.

3. Select 60Hz sine wave to display a 60 Hz sine wave, or select 0 volts to display a flat line.

4. Select Exit and wait for the patient monitor to display the message, “Writing

settings to EEPROM...”

5. Manually reboot the patient monitor to implement this change.

The patient monitor is now ready for normal operation. At this time, perform procedures in “Functional and electrical safety checks” on page 8-1.

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Advanced user procedures

The following procedures are for advanced users only. These procedures should rarely be used, and only experienced technicians should proceed.

Procedures

The following procedures are discussed in this chapter.

 Set time and date  Transfer monitor defaults

Set time and date

Change the time only when the system is switched to or from daylight savings time.

NOTE

When a patient monitor is first connected to the optional Unity Network, the time and date is automatically updated from the network time.

WARNING

Loss of patient data history. Changing the time or date settings may result in the loss of patient data history. If one patient monitor’s time or date is changed, all patient monitors on the network “listen” and follow suit within 3-5 seconds. Changing the time base of one patient monitor may cause some loss of patient data history for all the patient monitors on the network.

The following procedure explains how to use the TIME AND DATE option in the patient monitor SERVICE MODE menu.

1. Access the TIME AND DATE menu starting from the Main Menu. Select

MORE MENUS > MONITOR SETUP > SERVICE MODE.

2. Enter password using the Trim Knob control to select the day and month from patient monitor screen with leading zeros. (e.g. July 4 = 0407)

3. Select SET TIME and use the Trim Knob control to change the time. The time displays as a 24-hour military clock.

4. Select SET DATE and use the Trim Knob control to change the date.

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Configuration: Advanced user procedures

Transfer monitor defaults

NOTE

Transfer Monitor Defaults feature is part of the Unity Network software option and is available in software version 3 or later. You must purchase and enable this software option before you can transfer patient monitor defaults.

The patient monitor defaults set on one patient monitor (server) may be transferred to another patient monitor (client), provided that the client patient monitor shares the following:

 the same software revision (version),  the same patient-monitor type (e.g., ADULT, NEO, or OR),  the same wireless LAN configuration (if applicable),  the same software package (e.g., Basic, Cardiac, Cardiopulmonary), and  the same country code (e.g., Default or France).

The following defaults transfer when using this feature:

 all patient monitor defaults  wireless LAN configuration (if applicable)  custom default names  12 SL location  12 SL site

Store monitor defaults for transfer

To transfer monitor defaults, they must be set, then stored on the patient monitor that is used as the server.

1. At the server patient monitor, set up the monitor defaults you want to store. Refer to the following sections of the operator’s manual for reference:

 Defaults Worksheet located in the preface of the manual. These are blank

 Monitor Setup chapter.  Adult ICU, Neonatal ICU, Operating Mode Factory Default Appendices.

2. When defaults are set, start from the Main Menu and select MORE MENUS > MONITOR SETUP > SERVICE MODE.

3. Enter password using the Trim Knob control to select the day and month from patient monitor screen with leading zeros. (e.g. July 4 = 0407)

4. Select MONITOR SETTINGS.

5. Select STORE DEFAULTS FOR NETWORK TRANSFER.

6. Select YES to the confirmation popup menu.

and allow you to enter your own default settings.

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Copy stored monitor defaults

To copy patient monitor defaults from the server patient monitor, the client patient monitor must be in the Discharged state. If the client patient monitor is set to the OR patient-monitor type, it must not be in Combo or Rover Combo Admit mode.

NOTE

1. At the client patient monitor, start from the Main Menu and select MORE

2. Enter password using the Trim Knob control to select the day and month from

Configuration: Advanced user procedures

WARNING

Loss of Defaults. Copying patient monitor defaults from the server patient monitor erases all of the patient monitor defaults on the client patient monitor.

Make sure that the client patient monitor shares the same configuration as the server patient monitor. Refer to “Transfer monitor defaults” on page 4-22.

MENUS > MONITOR SETUP > SERVICE MODE.

patient monitor screen with leading zeros. (e.g. July 4 = 0407)

3. Select COPY UNIT DEFAULTS.

4. Select SELECT UNIT TO COPY MONITOR DEFAULTS FROM.

5. From the list of units on the Unity Network, choose the unit the server patient monitor is in.

6. Select SELECT BED TO COPY MONITOR DEFAULTS FROM.

7. Scroll through the list of beds within the selected unit until the desired server patient monitor is found. Select it, and answer YES to the confirmation popup menu.

NOTE

After copying patient monitor defaults, the first set of defaults is automatically activated. If another set of defaults is desired, the user must manually select it from the Recall Defaults menu.

Wireless LAN configuration settings that are transferred do not take ef fect until the patient monitor is rebooted.

After copying patient monitor defaults from another bed (the server patient monitor), verify that the defaults were transferred and arrhythmia levels are as desired. See “Monitor defaults transfer” on page 6-11 for troubleshooting any errors during this process.

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Configuration: Advanced user procedures

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Preventive maintenance: Maintenance schedule

Maintenance schedule

WARNING

Failure on the part of all responsible individuals, hospitals or institutions, employing the use of this device, to implement the recommended maintenance schedule may cause equipment failure and possible health hazards. The manufacturer does not, in any manner, assume the responsibility for performing the recommended maintenance schedule, unless an Equipment Maintenance Agreement exists. The sole responsibility rests with the individuals, hospitals, or institutions utili zing the device.

To ensure the patient monitor is always functional when required, qualified service personnel should perform the following regular maintenance every 12 months unless indicated differently. For a detailed checklist of all maintenance items, refer to the “Checklist” on page C-1.

NOTE

Qualified personnel must perform all functional and safety tests found in Chapter 8, “Functional and electrical safety checks” every 12 months after installation.

 “Visual inspection” on page 5-3.  “Cleaning and disinfecting the patient monitor” on page 5-3—Clean the print

head every 12 months or as usage demands.

 “Battery maintenance” on page 5-10—Condition the batteries once every six

months or as needed.

 “Clear the stored patient data memory” on page 5-16—Adm it and discharge a

test patient every 12 months to clear the patient monitor’s stored patient data memory.

 “Functional and electrical safety checks” on page 8-1—Perform electrical

safety tests, checkout procedures and calibration every 12 months after installation. GE recommends that the qualified personnel performing the tests should record the values of the tests in the “Checklist” on page C-1.

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Preventive maintenance: Visual inspection

Visual inspection

The patient monitor and its components should be carefully inspected once every 12 months.

 Carefully inspect the equipment for physical damage to the case, the display

screen, and the keypad. Do not use the patient monitor if damage is determined. Refer damaged equipment to qualified service personnel.

 Inspect all external connections for loose connectors or frayed cables. Have any

damaged connectors or cables replaced by qualified service personnel.

 Inspect the display face for marks, scratches, or other damage. Physical damage

to a flat panel display glass may pose an implosion hazard. Have the flat panel display replaced by qualified service personnel if necessary.

 Safety labels and inscription on the device are clearly legible.

Cleaning and disinfecting the patient monitor

WARNING

Disconnect AC-powered equipment from the power line before cleaning or disinfecting its surface. Turn off the power to batterypowered equipment before cleaning or disinfecting its surface.

Procedure

NOTE

Clean the exterior surface on a regular basis in compliance with your institution’s infection control and biomedical engineering department.

Complete the following procedure to clean the exterior surfaces of this equipment:

1. For cleaning all displays, including touchscreen and standard displays, do the following:

a. Turn off the power to the touchscreen and standard displays before you

start cleaning the displays.

b. Wipe the exterior with a soft lint-free cloth, lightly moistened with

household glass cleaner.

2. For cleaning and disinfecting the equipment, wipe the exterior with a soft lintfree cloth, using the following solution as recommended in the APIC Guidelines for Selection and Use of Disinfectants (1996):

 Sodium hypochlorite (5.2% household bleach) minimum 1:500 dilution

(minimum 100 ppm free chlorine) and a maximum 1:10 dilution.

 Any sodium hypochlorite wipe product that meets the above guidelines can

be used.

NOTE

Wring excess disinfectant from wipe before using.

NOTE

Any contact of the disinfectant solutions with metal parts may cause

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Cautions

Preventive maintenance: Cleaning and disinfecting the patient monitor

corrosion.

3. When disinfecting the equipment, allow disinfectant solution to remain on device for a minimum of one minute per hospital guidelines.

4. Wipe off cleaning solutions with a clean, lightly moistened cloth.

5. Dry thoroughly with a dry lint-free cloth and let air dry for at least 30 minutes.

NOTE

Drying times may vary based on the environmental conditions.

6. Take care not to let fluid “pool” around connection pins. If this should happen, blot dry with a soft lint-free cloth.

Use the following precautions to prevent damaging the equipment:

 Never immerse the device in any liquid.  Do not pour or spray any liquid directly on the device or permit fluid to seep

into connections or openings.

 Never use conductive solutions, solutions that contain chlorides, wax, or wax

compounds to clean the device.

 Never use solutions or products that contain the following:

 Any type of Ammonium Chloride such as, but not limited to Dimethyl

Benzyl Ammonium Chloride and Quaternary Ammonium Chloride solutions.

 Abrasive cleaners or solvents of any kind.  Acetone  Ketone  Betadine  Alcohol-based cleaning agents  Sodium salts

 Never autoclave or steam clean the device.  Always use household glass cleaner to clean the touchscreen or standard

displays.

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Impact or results of improper cleaning products and processes

The following consequences can occur if you do not follow the cautionary guidelines when cleaning the equipment:

 Product discoloration.  Melting, dulling, or distorting of the device case.  Brittle and breaking device case.  Blurring the lettering on label text.  Equipment malfunction or failure.  Void warranty.

Cleaning products to avoid

Cleaning products known to cause the types of problems listed previously include, but are not limited to:

 Sani-Cloth  Ascepti  HB Quat

Wipes

Storage

Clorox® Wipes (they do not contain bleach)



 Over-the-counter detergents (e.g., Fantastic

, Tilex®, etc.)

Products that contain active ingredients and solutions similar to these products should be avoided.

 Always remove batteries when the device is not in use (even for short periods of

time).

 Store in a dry well-ventilated area.

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print head

paper drive roller

594A

Clean the print head

Materials required

Procedure

Heavy usage causes debris to build up on the print head. This build can cause the printed images to appear distorted. It is recommended that this procedure be performed when necessary, depending on usage.

A nonabrasive material/cloth and isopropyl alcohol are all that are necessary to perform this procedure.

1. Disconnect the power cord from the mains source.

2. Open the writer door to expose the print head.

3. Remove paper roll.

4. Locate print head shown in the figure above. A flashlight may help illuminate the print head for closer examination.

5. Wipe the print head with alcohol and a nonabrasive material/cotton swab in an side to side motion. Continue wiping until the cloth/swab wipes clean.

6. Wipe paper drive roller clean of any bits of paper and debris with alcohol and a nonabrasive material.

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GE Dash 3000, Dash 4000, Dash 5000 User manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

1 Introduction

Manual information

Revision history

Manual purpose

Intended audience

Ordering manuals

Safety information

Responsibility of the manufacturer

General

Warnings, cautions, and notes

Equipment symbols

Service information

Service requirements

Equipment identification

2 Equipment overview

Components

Monitoring system

Patient monitor

Controls and indicators

Exchangeable or compatible battery packs

Optional components

Optional remote control

Software packages and software options

Software packages

Software options

Ethernet communication

About Ethernet

Twisted pair

Network Terms

Theory of operation

Components

Overall patient monitor block diagram

Power supply

Data Acquisition System (DAS)

Processor/power management subsystem

Lithium-Ion battery power

Speaker

Handle subassembly

Interfaces

Storage and backup

Optional thermal printer

3 Installation

Installation overview

Inspection

Before you begin...

Connections

Back panel connections

Power up

Configure

Dash installation checkout procedure

4 Configuration

Before you begin...

Service menus

Boot Loader Service Menu

Main menu service mode

Procedures

Set print locations

Service Mode settings

Set Unit Name

Set Bed Number

Patient-Monitor Type

Admit Menu

Confirm or configure wireless LAN

Boot Code settings

Set Defib Sync Voltage and pulse width

Set Line Frequency

Set CIC and QS protocol

Set MUSE system protocol

Transcutaneous Pace Blank Length

Set Country Selection

Set Language

Enable or disable AFIB Identification

Enable or disable IntelliRate

Analog Out Buzz

Completion