Solar® 9500
Information Monitor
Service Manual
Software Version 3
2001085-061 Revision A
NOTE: Due to continuing product innovation, specifications in this manual are subject to change without
notice.
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T-2 Solar 9500 Information Monitor Revision A
2001085-061 20 January 2003
Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Manual Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Manual Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Service Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Equipment Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
The Solar 9500 Information Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Interconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Processing Unit Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Installing Cable Shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Display Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Primary Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Secondary Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Remote Display 1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Touchscreen Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
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Scrolling vs. Non-scrolling Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Browser Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Processing Unit/Display Interconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Flat Panel Display Interconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Display Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Acquisition Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Tram-rac Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Tram-rac Power Supply Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Processing Unit/Tram-rac Interconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Tram-rac 2 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Tram-rac 4A Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Unity Network ID Connectivity Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Dual Tram-rac Housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
About Tram-net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Processing Unit/RAMS Interconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Processing Unit/Polled Parameter Interconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Local Area Network (LAN) Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
About Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
Twisted Pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
Network Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
Printer Interconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Laser Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20
PRN 50 Digital Writer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Connecting to the Unity Network MC Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
Connecting to the Unity Network IX Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24
Keyboard and Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Turning Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Turning Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Using the Menu Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
Alternate Power Down Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
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4 Software Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Monitor Service Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Layout Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Display/Layout Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Unit Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Controls and Menu Timeouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Module Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Bed/Unit Name Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Serial Interface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
Network Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
Unix Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Diagnostic Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Locale Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
Creating a Custom Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Editing Basics for All Customizable Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
An Overview of Configured Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Creating A Bed Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26
Sample Creation of a Simple Bed Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29
Print System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31
Stratification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32
5 Module Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
The Service Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Calibrate Non-invasive Blood Pressure (NBP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
About the Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Manufacturer Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Calibrate Mainstream CO2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
About the Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Manufacturer Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
0% CO2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
10% CO2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Calibration Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
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Calibrate Sidestream CO2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
About the Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Manufacturer Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
0% CO2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
10% CO2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Calibration Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Calibrate Barometric Pressure for Interfaced CO2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
About the Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
6 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Manufacturer Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Manufacturer Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Cleaning Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Exterior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Cleaning the Touch Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Cleaning Inside the Solar 9500 CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Battery Pack Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Battery Pack Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Battery Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
NLX Motherboard Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Electrical Safety Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10
Power Outlet Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
Ground (Earth) Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
Ground (Earth) Wire Leakage Current Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13
Enclosure Leakage Current Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
Patient (Source) Leakage Current Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-15
Patient (Sink) Leakage Current Test
(Mains Voltage on the Applied Part) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16
Test Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-17
Checkout Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Required Tools/Special Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18
Initial Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18
Touch Screen Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19
Speaker Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19
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Tram-rac Housing Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19
Tram-net Communication Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-20
Unity Network MC Network Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21
Weblink Access Check (optional feature) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21
Printer Check (printer optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21
Unity Network ID Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21
M-Port Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22
Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22
PM Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22
Repair Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Fault Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
First Things to Ask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Main Power and Display Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
AC Line Voltage Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
120 VAC, 50/60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9
240 VAC, 50/60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9
Troubleshooting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Service Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Diagnostic Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-11
Log File Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Log File Timestamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Diagnosing System Problems with Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13
Houston Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13
Overview of the Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
Navigating Multi-page Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Processing Unit Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Subassemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Power Supply Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3
Video PCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5
Riser Interface PCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7
Riser I/O PCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
M-Port PCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Signal Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Power Supply PCB Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11
Video PCB Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-14
Riser Interface PCB Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-17
Riser I/O PCB Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-32
M-Port PCB Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-33
9 Field Replaceable Units, Parts Lists and Drawings . . . . 9-1
Ordering Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Field Replaceable Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Disassembly/Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Opening the Unit for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3
Replace the Power Supply Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4
Replace the NLX Motherboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6
Replace Riser I/O PCB Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7
Replace/Add Video PCB or M-Port PCB Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
Replace NLX Riser Interface PCB Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Replace the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11
Upper Level Assembly 901007-003A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Power Supply Assembly 419080-001B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
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1 Introduction
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Manual Informatio n
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 Date Comment
A 20 January 2003 Initial release of this manual.
Manual Purpose
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 repaira ble. Where necessary the manual identifies
additional sources of relevant information and technical assistance.
Introduction: Manual Information
Revision History
Intended Audience
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.
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Introduction: Safety Information
Safety Information
Responsibility of the Manuf acturer
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies is responsible for the
effects of safety, reliability, and performance only if:
Assembly operations, extensions, readju stments, 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.
U.S. law restricts this device to be sold by or on the order of a physician.
Contact GE Medical Systems Information Technologies for information
before connecting to the equipment any devices that are not
recommended in this manual.
Parts and accessories used must meet t he requireme nts of t he appli cable
IEC 601 series safety standards, and/or the system configuration must
meet the requirements of the IEC 60601-1-1 medical electri cal 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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Introduction: Safety Information
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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PRESS
4P41
Equipment Symbols Some of the following symbols appear on the 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.
Type B equipment; type B equipment is suitable for intentional external and
internal application to the patient, excluding direct cardiac application.
Equipotentiality
Alternating current (AC)
Power;
Fuse
Press to open.
I = ON; O= OFF
Medical Equipment
With respect to electric shock, fire and mechanical hazards only in
accordance with UL 2601-1, and CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 601.1.
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Service Information
Service Requirements
Follow the service requirements listed below.
Introduction: Service Information
Refer equipment servicing to GE Medical Systems Information
Technologies authorized service personnel only.
Any unauthorized attempt to repair equipment under warr anty voids
that warranty.
It is the user’s responsibility to report the need for service to GE
Medical Systems Information Technologies or to one of their
authorized agents.
Failure on the part of the responsible individual, hospital, or
institution using this equipment to implement a satisfactory
maintenance schedule may cause undue equipment failure and
possible health hazards.
Regular maintenance, irrespective of usage, is essential to ensure
that the equipment will always be functional when required.
Equipment Identification
Every GE Medical Systems Information Technologies device has a
unique serial number for identification. A sample of the information
found on a serial number label is shown below.
D 0 XX 0005 G XX
Month
Manufactured
A = January
B = February
C = March
D = April
E = May
F = June
G = July
H = August
J = September
K = October
L = November
M = December
Year
Manufactured
0 = 2000
1 = 2001
2 = 2002
(and so on)
Product Code
Two-character
product descriptor
Product Sequence
Number
Manufacturing
number (of total
units
manufactured.)
Division
F = Cardiology
G = Monitoring
Device Characteristics
One or 2 letters that further
describe the unit, for example:
P = prototype not conforming to
marketing specification
R = refurbished equipment
S = special product documented
under Specials part numbers
U = upgraded unit
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Overview: The Solar 9500 Information Monitor
The Solar 9500 Information Monitor
The basic Solar 9500 Information Monitor consists of a Solar 9500
processing unit, a compatible touchscreen display, and one or more
acquisition devices.
The processing unit is the he art of t he s ystem. Prima ry use r cont rols a re
provided by the touchscreen display but a keyboard and mouse may also
be used.
001A
Up to two additional displays may be attached directly to the Solar 9500
Information Monitor to display layout configurations separate from the
Primary Display. The additional displays are connected via optional
video boards installed in the Solar 9500 processing unit.
002A
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Front View
Overview: The Solar 9500 Information Monitor
On the front panel two indicator lights labeled AC and CPU show the
operating condition of the unit. A connector panel on the right side of the
unit provides all the connections to interface equipment to the system.
Rear View
003A
Located at the rear of the unit are the equipotential lug, power supply
inlet and switch, and a mounting bracket.
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The Solar 9500 processor must be mounted in the vertical
position. Never operat e the unit in the horizontal
position.
004A
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Interconnection
Overview: The Solar 9500 Information Monitor
Shown below is the right side interconnect panel and a description of
each connectors use.
UNITY NETWORK
MC NETWORK
TRAM-NET
PCI BUS SLOTS
M-PORTS
UNITY NETWORK MC NETWORK is the Unity Network
PARALLEL PORT
DISPLAY
(NON SCROLLING)
SERIAL PORT - 1
MOUSE
KEYBOARD
SERIAL PORT - 2
NOT USED
UNITY NETWORK
IX NETWORK
NOT USED
NOT USED
NOT USED
connection that provides real time data (Parameter waveforms and
numerics) between GE devices.
UNITY NETWORK IX NETWORK is the Unity Network connection
that provides non-real time data between the Solar 9500 system and
other hospital intranet devices.
TRAM-NET is the GE acquisition network connection t hat provides
real time data between a Tram-rac’s patient connected acquisition
devices (Trams and single parameter modules) and the Solar 9500
Information Monitor.
PCI BUS SLOT is for optiona l add in boar ds (e. g. t he s econd displ ay).
M-PORTS are for Unity Network ID, PRN 50, or PRN 50-M
connection.
PARALLEL PORT is for connecting to a PostScript compatible
printer.
SERIAL PORTS 1 & 2 are for touch screen, PRN 50, PRN 50-M,
RAMS interface connections, or for polled parameter service.
KEYBOARD is a PS / 2 keyboard connection.
MOUSE is a PS / 2 mouse connection.
005B
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Connect devices solely manufactured or app roved by GE
directly to the Unity Networks. Contact GE Technical
Support before connecting equipment from other
manufacturers.
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Overview: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Item Description
Type High definition raster or TFT Active Matrix Color LCD
Color depth 16 bit color
Resolution 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical
Vertical Frequency 70 Hz non-scrolling (erase bar), 60 Hz scrolling
Horizontal Frequency 57 kHz (minimum)
Video bandwidth 110 MHz (minimum)
Linearity 1.5% of vertical height Max
Solar 9500 Features and Options
Display Specifications
Item Description
User interface SAW Touchscreen (ELO touch systems SMART SET compatible)
Waveform presentation Non-scrolling (erase bar) or scrolling
Number of waveforms 30 waveforms
Number of parameters 30 parameter windows
Sweep speeds 1, 5, 10, 15, 25, 35, 50 mm/sec
Seconds per waveform Max of 12 seconds at 25 mm/sec (based on display configuration)
Pressure waveform scales Full, individual or free
Software options 12SL ECG analysis, user display customization, browser, polled serial parameter
data, arrhythmia waveform review
Processing Specifications
Item Description
Main Processor Intel 233 MHz Pentium with MMX technology, main memory 128 MB RAM
Graphics Controller Cirrus Logic GD-5465, 2MB RAMBUS DRAM
Optional Graphics Processor
with Hardware Windowing
Unity IX Network
Communication Processor
Unity Network MC Network
Communication Processor
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Fujitsu Sparclite MB86831 32bit, 50 MHz 6MB VRAM.
Intel 82558, 10/100 Base-TX
Intel 82596, 10 Base-T
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Processing Specifications
Tram-net Communication
Intel 82596
Processor
M-Port Network
Intel 82559
Communication Processor
M-Port Ethernet Hub/Repeater Intel LXT914
Data I/O Connectors
Item Description
Unity Network IX Network RJ45 - standard
Unity Network MC Network RJ45 - standard
Tram-net 3-DB9F - standard
M-Port 3-RJ45 - standard
Main graphics DB15HD - standard
Scrolling Graphics DB15HD - 2 optional
Parallel port DB25F - standard
Serial ports 2-DB9M - standard
Keyboard/mouse 2-6 pin DIN, P/S2 style
USB 4 pin USB - standard (not used)
Audio line out Mini-jack standard (not used)
Audio line in Mini-jack standard (not used)
Audio Mic out Mini-jack standard (not used)
Environmental Specifications
Item Description
Power Requirements 110 - 120 (± 10%), 50/60-Hz
220-240 (± 10%), 50/60-Hz
Power Consumption 200 Watts (includes Solar 9500, Tram-rac and Tram)
Thermal dissipation 683 Btu/hr
Internal 10 watt-hour UPS
Provides 12 second backup power for clean disk shutdown
battery
Cooling Forced air
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Operating Conditions
Temperature
Overview: Technical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
10° C to 35° C (50° F to 95° F)
Humidity
15% to 85% (noncondensing)
Storage Conditions
Temperature
Humidity
–40° C to 70° C (-40° F to 158° F)
15% to 95% (non-condensing)
Physical Specifications (Solar 9500 CPU)
Item Description
Height 332 mm (13.0 in)
Width 348 mm (13.7 in)
Depth 156 mm (6.1 in)
Weight 9 kg (19.8 lbs max. depending on options)
Certification
Item Description
Safety Standards Solar 9500 Processing Unit:
UL 2601-1 Classified
UL Classified for CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1
IEC 60601-1 Certified
CE Marking for the 93/42/EEC Medical Device Directive (Refer to operator’s
manual for CE Marking specifics.)
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Classification
Item Description
Type of protection against
Class I Equipment
electrical shock
Degree of protection against
Type B Applies Part
electrical shock
Degree of protection against
harmful ingress of water
Degree of safety of application
in the presence of a flammable
Ordinary Equipment (enclosed equipment without protection against ingress of
water)
Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture
with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
anesthetic mixture with air or
with oxygen or nitrous oxide
Method(s) of sterilization or
Not Applicable
disinfection recommended by
the manufacturer
Mode of operation Continuous operation
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Supported Devices
The following is a list of supported peripheral devi ces compatible with
the Solar 9500 via the Unity Network ID connectivity device. Refer to the
Unity Network ID connectivity device service manual for interface
adapter part numbers.
127(
Overview: Supported Devices
Due to continuous product innovation, this list may no longer be
comprehensive. If necessary, call your sales representative for a
current list of supported peripheral devices.
Refer to the operator documentation for further information about
supported devices.
Supported Anesthesia Machines
Manufacturer Model
Dräger Medical Cato
Cicero EM (9 pin)
Cicero EM (25 pin)
Cicero PM 8060 (9 pin)
Cicero PM 8060 (25 pin)
PM 8050
Julian
North American Dräger Medical Narkomed 2B, 2C, 3, 4
Continuous Cardiac Output
Manufacturer Model
Abbott Laboratories Q-Vue
Q2
Baxter Edwards Vigilance
Vigilance European
Gas Analyzers
Manufacturer Model
Datex Capnomac Ultima
Datex-Ohmeda 5250 RGM: Resp Gas
Rascal II Anes Gas
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Anesthesia Ventilators
Manufacturer Model
Datex-Ohmeda 7800/7810
7900
Aestiva 3000
Ventilators
Manufacturer Model
Bear Medical Bear 1000
Bird 8400ST/6400ST/VIP
Dräger Medical Babylog 8000
Evita
Evita 2
Evita 2 Dura
Evita 4
Hamilton Medical Amadeus
Veolar
Galileo
Nellcor Puritan Bennett 7200E/SPE/AE
Adult Star/1500/2000
Infant Star/500/950
840
Siemens Medical SV 300
SV 300A
SV 900C/D/E
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Installation: System Components
System Components
The Solar 9500 Information Monitoring System consists of four basic
components:
Solar 9500 processing unit,
A color touch screen Primary Display,
Tram modu le, and
Tram-rac housing (holds Tram and single parameter modules).
Additional, option al components include:
Additional single or dual parameter modules,
RAMS,
One or two additional displays,
Unity Network ID
PostScript Printer and/or PRN 50 or PRN 50-M, and a
Browser server
CIC
Shown below is an example of a Solar 9500 Information Monitoring
System.
SOLAR 9500
INFORMATION
MONITORING SYSTEM
TRAM-RAC
HOUSING
WITH TRAM
MODULE
TOUCHSCREEN
DISPLAY
SOLAR 9500
PROCESSOR
LASER PRINTER
(OPTIONAL)
TO/FROM OTHER PARTS
OF THE HOSPITAL
TO/FROM OTHER PARTS
OF THE HOSPITAL
PART of the
UNITY NETWORK
006A
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Installation: Processing Unit Setup
Processing Unit Setup
Check the unit for proper voltage setting before i nstallation. Although
the AC mains volt age on Sola r 9500 process ing unit is factor y set for yo ur
requireme nts, the power supply could be damaged if S1 is in the wrong
position.
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Make sure the voltage selection switch is in the correct
position before connecting AC mains. The power supply
will be damaged if the switch is in the 115 volt position
and a high range voltage (195-270VAC) is applied. The
supply will not function if in the 230 volt position when
the low range voltage (90-135VAC) is applied.
1. Lay the Solar 9500 processing unit on its back.
2. Simultaneously press in on the two release tabs and lift up the front
cover.
007A
3. View the power s upply voltag e setti ng thro ugh the window at the top
of the unit.
008A
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Mounting
Installation: Processing Unit Setup
4. Replace cover by carefully aligning the top edge of the cover into the
hinge teeth on the back cover, then swing the front cover down until
the release tabs are fully engaged.
The processing unit M UST be installed in a vertic al position with the
supplied bracket before use.
&$87,21
Operating the device in a horizontal position or without
the supplied bracket may cause damage to the
equipment.
Wall channel
009B
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Installing Cable Shroud
After installing all of the interface cables, use the following instructions
to install the cable shroud.
Installation: Processing Unit Setup
010A
1. Remove the front cover as instructed in “Proce ssing Unit Setup” on
page 3.
2. Snap the cable shroud, pn 420235-001, onto the side of the Solar
9500 housing.
3. Secure with the three self-tapping screws provided, pn 45177-205.
4. Replace the front cover as instructed in “Processing Unit Setup” on
page 3.
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Do not force the cover. Ensure that the front cover is
aligned properly on its hinges before closing. Forcing the
front cover into place with improper alignment will cause
damage to the cover.
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Display Descriptions
A single Solar 9500 processing unit can be connected to up to three
displays as shown in the block diagram below and described as follows:
Installation: Display Descriptions
011A
Primary Display
Secondary Display
Remote Display 1, 2
This is the first in a series of monitors or may be the sole monitor
connected to the Solar 9500 processing unit. The primary display is
distinguished from the other monitors by the eight control buttons
displayed at the bottom of the screen. Real Time data (parameter
waveforms and numerics) and/or Non-Real Time data (a display with
trends, alarm history, etc.) are displayed on this screen.
A secondary display has touchscree n capabilitie s and displays Real Time
and/or Non-Real Time data on a two or three display system.
A remote display is a view only monitor and is not intended to be used as
a touchscreen display. No user interface or applications in display setup
are available. Up to two remote displays can be connected to the Solar
9500 processing unit.
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Installation: Display Descriptions
Touchscreen Interface
A touchscreen display is the recommended user interface, although a
keyboard and/or mouse may be used. The touchscreen must be
compatible with ELO Touchsystems’ Smart Set protocol. You may
connect up to two touchscreens to the Serial Ports 1 and 2 of the Solar
9500 processing units. See chapter 4, Software Configuration for
information on Serial Port Configuration.
Scrolling vs. Non-scrolling Waveforms
Scrolling refers to the ability to continuously move the wavef orms acros s
the display from right to left. Non-scrolling waveforms are static with an
“erase bar” moving across the display. As the erase bar sweeps the
display, it erases the data in fro nt of the bar a nd writes new dat a in back
of the bar.
The base Solar 9500 system only supports non-scrolling waveforms. For
scrolling and non-scrolling waveform capability, the PCI bus add-in video
board must be ordered. The So la r 9500 can support up to two add-in
video boards.
Browser Support
The web browser feature is only supported on the motherboard video
connection (non-scrolling) and requires a screen description of Primary,
Secondary, or Applications Only. See “Display/Layout Setup” on page 4-4
for details.
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Installation: Processing Unit/Display Interconnection
Processing Unit/Display Interconnection
Each display in a Solar 9500 system must be connected according to its
configuration. Illustrated below are simplified interconnect diagrams for
the various display configurations.
Two Displays - Primary Non-Scrolling
A
Non-Scrolling
(Motherboard)
Scrolling
BC
VIDEO, MAIN
TOUCHSCREEN
TOUCHSCREEN
(secondary only)
VIDEO A
Two Displays - Primary Scrolling
PRIMARY
DISPLAY
SECONDARY
or
REMOTE
Three Displays - Primary Non-Scrolling
PRIMARY
DISPLAY
Non-Scrolling
(Motherboard)
Scrolling
ABC
Scrolling
VIDEO, MAIN
TOUCHSCREEN
SECONDARY
REMOTE
TOUCHSCREEN
(secondary only)
VIDEO A
REMOTE
DISPLAY
VIDEO B
Three Displays - Primary Scrolling
or
PRIMARY
DISPLAY
VIDEO A
TOUCHSCREEN
SECONDARY
or
REMOTE
TOUCHSCREEN
(secondary only)
VIDEO, MAIN
REMOTE
DISPLAY
VIDEO B
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ABC
Scrolling
Scrolling
PRIMARY
DISPLAY
VIDEO B
TOUCHSCREEN
SECONDARY
or
REMOTE
TOUCHSCREEN
(secondary only)
VIDEO A
AB
Scrolling
Non-Scrolling
(Motherboard)
C
Scrolling
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Installation: Processing Unit/Display Interconnection
Flat Panel Display Interconnection
To connect a Flat Panel Display, a medical grade power supply is
required. Shown below is an illustration.
TOUCH SCREEN
CONNECTION
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Display Mounting
VIDEO
CONNECTION
2002215-00X
FLAT PANEL DISPLAY
BOTTOM VIEW
MEDICAL GRADE
POWER SUPPLY
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Use GE or approved display mounting solutions when installing one or
more displays.
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When using a non-UL2601/IEC60601 display ALWAYS
use an approved isolation transformer, and
protect the display from possible ingress of liquids.
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Installation: Acquisition Interfaces
Acquisition Interfaces
Local bed acquisition comes from three possible sources:
a Unity Network ID connectivity device
a Tram and single parameter modules in one or two Tram-rac
housings via the Tram-net interfa ce, and
the RAMS (Random Access Mass Spectrometer) via an RS-232
interface.
The Tram-net interface is a GE proprietary network used for
communications between a bedside monitor and the Tram-rac(s).
Tram-rac Housing
The Tram-rac housing (remote acquisition case) acquires patient data for
the Solar 9500 Information Monitor System. The Tram-rac Housing
Service Manual has more information. There are two Tra m-rac hous ings
available for the monitor:
Tram-rac 2 housing, which holds a single Tram module, and
Tram-rac 4A housing, which can hold a Tram module, a SAM
module, and/or additional single parameter modules.
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The Solar 9500 is NOT compatible with the RAC 2A housing.
Shown below is a Tram-rac 4A housing with a Tram module and two
single parameter modules inserte d .
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Tram-rac Power Supply Connection
If a Tram-rac power supply is used, connect the power cord as shown
below.
Processing Unit/Tram-rac Interconnection
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Tram-rac 2 Housing
The Solar 9500 processing unit will support up to two Tram-rac
housings. These housings can be connected in parallel or series. When
connected in series the center Tram-net connector of the Tram-rac
connects to the secon d Tram-rac housing. The T ram-rac hous ing fu rthest
from the monitor must have a power supply.
Shown below is the connection from the Tram-rac 2 housing to a Solar
9500 processing unit.
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To connect the Solar 9500 processing unit to the Tram-rac housing,
use cable pn 700520-00x or equivalent. A Tram-net hub assembly is
NOT used with the Solar 9500 processing unit
700520-00X
TRAM
NET
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Tram-rac 4A Housing
Installation: Acquisition Interfaces
Shown below is the connection from the Tram-rac 4A housing to a Solar
9500 processing unit.
700520-00X
Unity Network ID Connectivity Device
Shown below is a connection from the Unity Network ID to a Solar 9500
processing unit. The Unity Network ID may be connected to any M-Port.
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Dual Tram-rac Housings
Shown below are examples of how to connect t wo Tra m-ra c ho usings t o a
Solar 9500 information processor.
Installation: Acquisition Interfaces
NOTE
WHEN CONNECTED IN PARALLEL,
THE UNPOWERED RAC-4A MAY BE
SUBSTITUTED BY A RAC-2
700520-00X
Parallel Connection
700520-00X
Serial Connection
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About Tram-net
Installation: Acquisition Interfaces
The three 9-pin connectors on the processing unit make a Tram-net
network available for the acquisition devices.
Tram-net is a small network that offers ample flexibility, a high rate of
communication, and relatively inexpensive cabling. Data is transmitted
at the rate of 921.6K bits per second. It uses a star topology, sometimes
referred to as a rooted tree topology. This means that the wiring of the
network can be pictured as a star or a series of stars. The center of each
star is called a hub, and at the points of the star are called nodes. There
are cables between the nodes and the hubs, but no cables exist between
nodes.
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Do not confuse the internal hub or node with the Tram-net hub
assembly used with other GE modular monitors. The hub described
in these paragraphs refe rs to the elect ronic dis trib ution poi nt of dat a.
Data is acquired at a node, and is transmitted through a hub to all the
other nodes. Each node has an address so data will be received by the
node with the correct destination address. It is impossible for a node to
communicate with another node without the data going through a hub
somewhere along its journey. The hub controls all of the data ‘traffic’ in
the system.
In a Tram-net system, the head hub is contained in the patient monitor,
but there will be intermediate hubs in the Tram-rac housing and Tram
module as well.
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Processing Unit/RAMS Interconnection
Before connecting the RAMS to the Solar 9500 processing unit you must
first configure the serial channel of the processing unit via the Serial
Interface Controls in the Service Menu. See chapter 4, Serial Interface
Controls for details. The RAMS interfaces with a Solar 9500 via the
RAMS RS-232 connection to the Solar processing unit with an interface
cable (pn 414803-003) as shown below.
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Installation: Processing Unit/Polled Parameter Interconnection
Processing Unit/Polled Parameter Interc onnection
The optional polled parame ter service allows access to patient parameter
data from the Solar 9500 to other data gath ering device s. Only the poll ed
parameter service is available. Admit/discharge, time, software version,
and waveform services are NOT available via the serial interface.
Before connecting the data gathering device to the Solar 9500 processing
unit, you must first configure the serial channel of the processing unit
via the Serial Interface Controls in the Service Menu. Refer to chapter 4,
Serial Interface Controls for details.
The serial port of the Solar 9500 has a standard PC pinout and functions
as a DTE (see EIA-232-E and EIA/TIA-574 standards for further
information). The following table shows the pinout of the serial port on
the Solar 9500 processing unit.
Pin Number Pin Name Direction To/From the Solar 9500
1 DCD IN
2RXDIN
3TXDOUT
4DTROUT
5GNDGND
6DSRIN
7RTSOUT
8CTSIN
9RIIN
To connect the Solar 9500 processing unit to a standard PC for data
gathering, a null modem ca ble with 9-pin female (socket) ends should be
used. The serial ports are not isolated on the Solar 9500 processing unit,
and, if required, an external isolation mechanism must be used.
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Installation: Local Area Network (LAN) Interfaces
Local Area Network (LAN) Interf aces
The Solar 9500 supports two separate LAN ethernet connections. One
connection is dedicated to the Unity Network MC network and one is
dedicated to the Unity Network IX network, hereafter referred to as MC
network or IX network. Both use a twisted-pair network connection.
The MC (Mission Critical) network is used to connect the Solar 9500
processing unit to other bedsides. This network contains all the
waveforms, parameters, alarms and other time-sensitive data. This
network is also used to send status information about the printers and
for “pushing” layout, unit defaults, and Solar 9500 software between
Solar 9500 systems. The MC network is a 10BaseT network.
The IX (Information Exchange) network is used for connection to a
Weblink Multiple Access Server (MAS) and possibly a network laser
printer. The U IX network is a 10BaseT/100BaseTX Network with autosensing between protocols.
Below are the locations of the MC and IX network connector ports on the
Solar 9500 processing unit.
About Ethernet
UNITY NETWORK
MC NETWORK
(Real Time Data)
UNITY NETWORK
IX NETWORK
(Non-Real Time Data)
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See chapter 4, Software Configuration for information on how to setup
and configure the networks.
Ethernet is a local area network used as the main link of the Unity
Network, a comprehensive information communication system. The
Unity Networks offer the high rate of communication of 10 megabits per
second. This local area network links all patient monitors, central
stations, and other GE equipment th roughout the hospital. Dep ending on
the construction of the hospital, thick-net, thin-net, or CAT-5 twisted
pair cabling is used. The Solar 9500 is designed to be used with twistedpair cabling. Consult GE when trying to interface with ei ther thick-net or
thin-net cabling.
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Twisted Pair
Installation: Local Area Network (LAN) Interfaces
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 concentrator as the
hub of the segment. Each of the network devices is connected directly to
the concentrator so longer lengths of cable are required. A maximum of
100 meters or 328 feet is the longes t length of twi ste d pair cable all owed.
The number of devices is limited to the amount of connectors at the
concentrator.
For example, one segment may connect all the patient monitors and
central stations in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) and another may
connect the monitoring system in the CCU (Critical Care Unit). Each
segment could be a fully-functio nin g stand- alo ne sys te m if th ey were not
connected to each other. However, with a bridge or repeater to connect
the ICU (one segment) with the CCU (the other segment), information
can pass between any of the nodes (patient monitors and central
stations) on either branch similar to a patient transfer from one unit to
another.
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Network Terms
Installation: Local Area Network (LAN) Interfaces
Illustrated below is a simplified view of a network and a definition of its
terms.
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Printer Interconnect
The following types of printer connections are supported by the Solar
9500:
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Installation: Printer Interconnect
A network printer connected to eit her et hernet i nterf ace via a hub or
switch
A printer connected to a parallel port
A PRN 50 or PRN 50-M connected to an M-Port
A PRN 50 or PRN 50-M connected to a serial port
Only one parallel port printer can be used.
Only one PRN 50 or PRN 50-M writer can be used.
A PRN 50 or PRN 50-M writer assigned to an M-Port will not be
used by the Solar 9500 if a serial port is configured to be used for
a PRN 50 or PRN 50-M writer.
If more than one PRN 50 or PRN 50-M writer is connected to MPorts, only the one that was connected first will be used. If it is
disconnected, then one of t he other a vai lab le wri ters w ill be us ed.
Laser Printer
Parallel port printers and writers are broadcast to the network and can
be shared by other Solar 9500s. The parallel port printer or writer name
is identified and broadcasted as the bed name of the Solar 9500 it is
connected to; for example, Bed 1 WRITER.
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SHOCK HAZARD. Laser printers are UL 60950/IEC
60950 certified equipment, which may not meet the
leakage current requirements of patient care equipment.
This equipment must not be located in the patient
vicinity unless the medical system standard IEC 606011-1 is followed.
Do not connect a laser printer to a multiple portable
socket outlet (MPSO) supplying patient care equipment.
The use of a MPSO for a system will result in an
enclosure leakage current equal to the sum of all the
individual earth leak age currents of the s ystem if th ere is
an interruption of the MP SO protective earth conductor.
An optional laser printer can be directly connected to the Solar 9500
processing unit at the para llel port or t o either netwo rk used by th e Solar
9500. However, this printer must be PostScript level 2 compatible. See
“Printing” on page 4-12 for detailed information about printer
configuration.
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Installation: Printer Interconnect
All printers are shared across the network whether they are directly
connected to the network or indirectly through a Solar 9500 with a
parallel port printer. This is accomplished by assigning a Solar 9500 to
act as the print server for each printer on the network. A single Solar
9500 can act as a print server for multiple printers.
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Multiple Solar 9500s can not act as print servers for a
single printer. Using them in this manner will result in
unpredictable behavior.
Solar 9500 printers may not be shared with other devices
(e.g. CIC).
Shown are two methods of connecting to the parallel port. Connect the
printer to the processing unit with cable pn 6119-104 as shown.
PARALLEL
PORT
PRINT
SERVER
MC NETWORK PORT
PARALLEL PORT
Printer to Parallel Port
MC NETWORK PORT
PRINT
SERVER
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PARALLEL PORT
MC
NETWORK
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Printer to Parallel Port, System to the Unity Network MC Network
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PRN 50 Digital Writer
Installation: Printer Interconnect
A PRN 50 or PRN 50-M digital writer can be connected to one of the
Solar 9500 M-Ports or serial ports. A writer connected to an M-Port will
not be used by the Solar 9500 if a writer is configured to a serial port.
Cable PN 418335-001
Note:
If connecting to a
PRN 50 with
AutoPort, then
adapter PN
2001973-001 is
required
PRN 50 or PRN 50-M to M-Port
Refer to “Serial Interface Controls” on page 4-16 for instructions on
configuring a port for a PRN 50 or PRN 50-M digital writer.
PN 2006550-001
PRN 50 PRN 50-M
Cable PN 422843-001 Cable PN 418335-001
No adapter Adapter PN 2006550-001
Cable PN 418335-001Adapter
PRN 50-M to Serial Port
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Installation: Printer Interconnect
Connecting to the Unity Network MC Network
When connecting a network printer to the MC network, the IP address of
the printer should start with 126.50.x.x. and the netmask should be
255.0.0.0. This assumes that the default MC network address of the
Solar 9500 is unchanged from the factory defaul t. Consult the operating
manual of the printer for setting the IP address and netmask.
PRINT
SERVER
10 BASE - T
MC NETWORK PORT
MC NETWORK PORT
MC NETWORK
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Installation: Printer Interconnect
Connecting to the Unity Network IX Network
When connecting a network printer to the IX network, the IP address
should be a unique, valid node within the subnet of the IX network. The
netmask should correspond with the rules determined by the institution
for the IX network.
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To share a printer between Solar 9500s on the IX network, the Solar
9500s must also be connected to the MC network, since all printer
status information passes th rough the MC network.
IX
NETWORK
PRINT
SERVER
MC NETWORK
PORT
IX NETWORK
PORT
UNITY NETWORK
MC NETWORK
10 BASE-T
IX
NETWORK
PORT
MC NETWORK PORT
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Installation: Keyboard and Mouse
Keyboard and Mouse
The optional keyboard and mouse can be used in lieu of the touchscreen
interface. They are also used when servicing or troubleshooting a Solar
9500. A port is provided for each device at the interconnect panel and
they are NOT interchangeable. Follow the directions below when
connecting these devices:
KEYBOARD
MOUSE
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The keyboard and mouse must be connected to the Solar 9500
processor BEFORE power up or it will not function.
The keyboard will not operate unless the mouse is connected.
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Turning Power On
Installation: Turning Power On
The Solar 9500 processing unit is preset at the factory for a speci f ic AC
voltage. Before applying power to the monitor, be sure its voltage setting
matches your power requirements. Refer to the label on the back of the
processor for the voltage and current requirements. Refer also to Power
Requirements in chapter 2, Technical Specifications.
When all cables are properly connected and the attached display has
been energized, the power switch on the back of the Solar 9500 processor
should be pressed to the “1” or ON position.
The power-up process takes a few minutes to complete.
Five seconds after turning power on, you should see the Solar 9500
logo displayed on each of the displays.
Approximately one minute after turning power on, the graphical user
interface, waveforms, and parameters will be displayed on the screen
and normal processing will be started.
Several seconds af te r t he p rima ry di spl ay i s up, t he se cond and t hird
displays will be functional.
About 2.5 minutes after the power-up sequence is complete, all
applications will be available and printing will be active.
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Do not switch the power off and on between cases. Unit must be
powered down before servicing. Refer to “Turning Power Off” on
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Turning Power Off
The preferred method of turning on the Solar 9500 power off is to first
shut the system down by usin g the on-screen menu command, then use
the on/off mains power switch located on the back of the unit.
Using the Menu Command
To power down the processing unit, select the Setups button on the
bottom of the primary display. Next select the Configuration/Service
menu option. This will take you to the Configuration menu, where you
can select Shut System Down.... A confirmation screen displays.
Installation: Turning Power Off
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Do not move the system while turning power off. Wait 40
seconds after removing power before moving the system.
Select Shut system down to start the orderly shut down process. Wait
until the message Caution: Do not move the Solar 9500 monitor for 40
seconds after turning power off appears and complete the shut down by
pressing the 0 on the on/off power switch on the back of the processing
unit.
Alternate Power Down Method
If necessary, you can directly turn off the Solar 9500 with the on/off
switch. However, the system sees this as an AC power failure which
causes it to run on the internal battery followed by a start of the
automatic shutdown procedure. Since the battery is intended for orderly
shutdown during an AC failure condition, we recommend that you shut
down the system through t he me nu co mmand. Wi th a new, fully charge d
battery, only 13 continuous shutdowns are supported before a recharge is
necessary.
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Do not move the system while turning power off. Wait 40
seconds after removing power before moving the system.
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For your notes
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4 Software Configuration
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Software Configuration: Monitor Service Menu
Monitor Service Menu
The Service Menu is for use by qualified field engineers and factory
service personnel to configure and service the Solar 9500 Information
Monitor.
To access the SERVICE MODE menu, execute the following menu
sequence, starting from the MAIN menu:
Setups
Configuration/Service...
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The Service Menu is intended for use only by qualified
personnel. Unnecessary tampering with service mode
menu options for experimentation purposes may cause a
malfunction of the equipment and is not recommende d by
the manufacturer.
Service mode...
At the numeric touchscreen keypad, enter the day and month
using leading zeros. (July 4 = 0407)
The following Service menu screen displays.
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Layout Controls
Allow Configuration
Software Configuration: Monitor Service Menu
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Configuration editing is an optional software package. If your Solar
9500 is not enabled for configuration editing, the Layout Controls
will be inactive.
Configuration editing allows you to create, modify, and save screen
layouts. Configuration editing uses a number of windows to help you
design your screen. These windows are combined and layered to
maximize functionality and to permit you to configure the Solar 9500
according to your personal preference.
Configuration editing functions are addressed in greater detail later in
this chapter.
Select Allow Configuration and the words Configuration ON display in
red at the top of the primary display to show that configuration editing is
enabled.
Disable Configuration
Delete Layouts
When you are finished with configuration editing, turn configuration
editing off. Configuration editing can be disabled from the service menu
by selecting Disable Configuration or from the Setups menu by selecting
Turn layout configuration off.
A layout is the base layer or background canvas of the screen layout
(including Parameter blocks, buttons and waveform windows). Selecting
Delete Layout opens a display that allows you to choose which layouts to
remove.
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Currently active layouts, layouts listed in the Layout Setup menu,
and GE clinical layouts cannot be deleted.
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Display/Layout Setup
Software Configuration: Monitor Service Menu
Selecting Default Layouts... displays the Application-Layout Setup
window. If your unit has optional graphics cards, you can program the
Default Layouts for additional displays and define the default layout to
be used on each display.
Under Layout Setup cho o se the default layouts for the Primary, the
Secondary, the Remote 1 and 2, and the Patient View. Layout Setup
shown is for a system with 3 displays.
Screen Description Options
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Selecting Display Setup... displays the Appl ication Displ ay S etu p screen.
For each video output, choose the Screen Description. Each application
can be assigned to any of the available video outputs whose screen
descriptions are Primary, Secondary or Apps Only. The column labeled
Motherboard Main refers to the graphics port on the Solar 9500
motherboard. The column Video Slot A refers to the first add-in video
card, the column Video Slot B refers to the second add-in video card. A
highlighted green circle indicates which video/screen description the
application appears on.
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An application can be assigned to only one display. Screen
descriptions cannot be duplicated, each must be unique.
(e.g. If Primary is selected for one video output, then Primary cannot
be selected for another video output.)
The 12SL and Browser applications are optional software packages.
These applications can only be assigned if they are enabled. The
Browser can only be run on the Motherboard Main video connection
(non-scrolling) and requires a screen description of Primary,
Secondary, or Applications Only.
You cannot assign any non-real-time applications to a display that
doesn’t have a user input device such as a remote display.
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Display Setup shown is for a system with 3 displays.
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Primary
The primary display is the first in a series of monitors or the sole monitor
connected to the Solar 9500 processing unit. It is distinguished from the
other monitors by the eight control buttons displayed at the bottom of the
screen. Real Time data (parameter waveforms and numerics) and/or
Non-Real Time data (a display with trends, alarm history, etc.) display
on he screen.
Secondary
A secondary display has touchscree n capabilitie s and displays Real Time
and/or Non-Real Time data on a two or three display system.
Remote 1, 2
A remote display is a view only monitor and not intended to be used as a
touchscreen display. Only Real Time data displays. Up to two remote
displays can be connected to the Solar 9500 processing unit.
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You cannot assign Non-Real Time applicat ions to a remote display.
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The display is not configured for use.
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Waveform Options
Software Configuration: Monitor Service Menu
The base Solar 9500 system only supports non-scrolling waveforms using
the Motherboard Main connection. For scrolling and non-scrolling
waveform capability, the PCI bus add-in video board must be ordered.
The Solar 9500 can support up to two add-in video boards. (Slot A and B.)
Scrolling refers to the ability to continuously move the wavef orms acros s
the display. Non-scrolling waveforms are static with an “erase bar”
moving across the display. As the erase bar sweeps the display, it erases
the data in front of the bar and writes new data in back of th e bar.
Turn Waveform Scrolling (erase bar mode) ON and OFF for optional
graphics cards only. Turn on Wide Waveform Lines to make the
waveforms bolder for distant viewing (e.g., a surgeon’s display).
After completing setup options, select SAVE to save or Cancel to remove
the choices. When SAVE is selected the following message appears:
In order to make the display changes active a monitor reset is
required. Press SAVE to save the changes and reset the monitor
immediately. Press CANCEL to discard the changes and exit.
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actively monitoring a patient because a rese t of the unit
is required and important data may be lost.
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Unit Defaults
Parameters...
Software Configuration: Monitor Service Menu
Selecting the Parameters... option under Unit Defaults displays the Setup
Parameter Defaults window. All of the parameter menu options as well
as arrhythmia and parameter alarm limits, alarm levels and alarm
volume can be accessed, modified, and saved as unit defaults.
Setup Parameter Defaults
In the Setup Parameter Defaults window, there are buttons for each
available parameter. Select the appropriate button to open the
corresponding defaults window and view or modify the current default
settings for an available parameter. Refer to “Individual Parameter
Windows” on the followi ng pages.
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Incorrect Parameter Settings. Changing the
parameter defaults does NOT affect the current
parameter and alarm settings until you select Save, and
then Restore on the Setup Parameter Defaults screen.
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The difference between run-time changes and parameter default
changes is whether the parameter is accessed through the main
menu or the service menu. Parameter menus accessed fro m the main
menu, display “Control” in the upper-right corner whereas they
display “Defaults” via the se rvice menu. For ex ample, “EC G Control”
vs. “ECG Defaults.”
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When setting the parameter defaults for CO2, only the CO2
waveform scale, CO2 units, and CO2 color can be set. The CO2
modules, the SAM, and the RAMS all have other parameter
configuration defaults that cannot be changed. Examples are: O2
waveform scale, O2 units, O2 co lor, N2O compensation (either on/off
or a percent), and O2 compensation.
Alarm Defaults
To set alarm defaults, select a parameter from the Setup Parameter
Defaults window, then select To Alarm Setup... The Alarm Defaults
window displays (see next page).
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B
C
D
E
F
G
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A Alarm Limits Set alarm limits on the left side of the screen by
selecting the up/down arrows.
B Alarm Level and State Set alarm levels to Crisis, Warning, Advisory or
Message. Set alarm state to On, Off, or Always On.
NOTE: Setting an alarm state to Always On means
that the user does not have the option to change
the individual parameter alarm to the Off state.
C Alarm Volume Set alarm volume by selecting the up/down arrows. Set
alarm volume to On, Off, or Always On.
NOTE: Setting the alarm volu me to Always On means
the user does not have the option to turn the
alarm volume off.
D Defaults Select Restore... to restore alarm defaults to either User
Defaults or GE clinical layouts Defaults.
E Alarm Graphing Set alarm graphing to On or Off to enable or disable
automatic graphing of alarms as they occur.
F Arrhythmia Alarm Levels... Select Arrhythmia Alarm Levels to ope n th e Arrhythmia
Defaults window. All 15 monitored arrhythmia
conditions have alarm level choices Crisis, Warning,
Advisory or Message.
G System Alarm Levels... Select System Alarm Levels... to open the System Alarm
Defaults window. Set ECG Leads Fail and SpO2 Probe
Off Patient to System Warning or System Advisory.
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After modifying any defaults remember to return to the Setup
Parameter Defaults window and select one of the following options.
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Save – After modifying a parameter default settings, select Save to save
the changes.
Restore – Select Restore to restore the most recently saved settings.
When Restore is selected, a message window opens:
This will change all parameter settings back to the user default
settings. Do you wish to continue?
Select Yes to change the settings, or No to close the message window
without making changes.
Reset – Select Reset to reset all settings back to the original factory
settings. When Reset is selected, a message window opens:
This will change all parameter settings back to the original
GE clinical layouts default settings. Do you wish to continue?
Select Yes to change the settings, or No to close the message window
without making changes.
Print – Select Print to initiate a printout of the saved user default
settings for all of the available parameters.
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies recommends printing
default settings after making changes.
Close – Select Close to close the Setup Parameter Defaults window.
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End Case...
Software Configuration: Monitor Service Menu
Select End Case... to set the default behavior when the End Case...
button is selected.
Patient Info...
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Select Patient Info... to set the default units of measure for patient
information.
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Printing
Configure Printers...
Software Configuration: Monitor Service Menu
Patient data on the Solar 9500 can be printed for review to a PostScript
compatible printer or writer. The Solar 9500 supports both parallel and
network printers. A network printer sha res the netwo rk with other Solar
9500 monitors. (This means it is not connected to any one particular
Solar 9500 monitor). However, there must be one Solar 9500 on the
network that is configured with the printer’s name and address. If there
is more than one printer on the network, each must have its own name
and address. The Solar 9500 configured with that name and address
then controls and queries that printer on the network for its status.
Refer to “Serial Interface Controls” on page 16 for instructions on
configuring a port for a printer or writer.
Select Configure Printers... to open the Net Printer Setup window.
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Configure Printer... is only used for setting up network printers.
Parallel printers do not ne ed configuring. PRN 50 and PRN 50-M
digital writers are configured in “Serial Interface Controls” on
page 16.
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The following options are available:
New allows you to add another printer to the list.
When adding a printer to the network it is necessary to enter the
Name by which the printer will be referred to, the IP Address of the
printer, and the Port Number of the printer. The port number may be
found in the printer’s network documentation. For example, Hewlett
Packard LaserJets use Port # 9100.
Remove allows you to remove a printer from the list.
Undo All allows you to erase all changes made.
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Clear Print Queue...
Software Configuration: Monitor Service Menu
Show Keyboard displays an on-screen key board. This button
switches to Hide Keyboard when pressed. Select Hide Keyboard to
remove the keyboard from the display.
Ok closes the window and prompts you to reboot. (You may choose
not to reboot, but changes are not effective until you do.)
Cancel allows you to cancel the changes and closes the window.
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A parallel port printer does not need configuration and is not
configured with this window.
To test the network printer(s), choo se Select Printer... from the
Setups menu. Select a network printer and print the Software
Revision page. It may take up to 5 minutes before the printer
name(s) are displayed in the Network Printers window.
Select Clear Print Queue... to remove data waiting to be printed to a
printer. The following confirmation screen displays.
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Controls and Menu Timeouts
Select Change Timeouts... to set the length of time a pop-up window
stays open. The choices are 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute and No
Timeout.
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Service related windows do not time out.
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Module Calibration
Software Configuration: Monitor Service Menu
Select Calibrate... in the Module Calibration window to calibrate a
module. Calibration menus are provided for CO2 and NBP.
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These buttons to display the calibration means are active only if the
associated Parameter is active and a module is present.
An on screen keypad is also available for all calibration windows where
numeric entry is required. See chapter 5, Module Calibration for further
information on module calibration.
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Bed/Unit Name Setup
The Bed/Unit Na me S e tu p allows you to enter the bed and unit name.
Select Change Name... to open a window with two data entry fields and
Show Keyboard, Ok and Cancel buttons. The data fields are Unit Name
and Bed Name.
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To enter data, select the Show Keyboard button. You can now use the
onscreen keyboard to enter the unit name. After entering the uni t name,
press the Tab button on the screen keypad to advance the cursor to Bed
Name or on to Hide Keyboard. (You can a lso put the cursor in either field
by touching the screen.) When complete, select Ok to close the window
and save the changes or select Cancel to close the window without
saving.
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Serial Interface Controls
Select Serial Interfaces... to open the Serial Port Configuration Control
window.
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In this window you define what device is connected to Serial Port 1 and
Serial Port 2. Under Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 are two choice lists
labeled Device and Display. The Device list includes Off, Touch Screen,
RAMS M-200, Polled Parameter, and Writer.
When Touchscreen is selected, the options Display 1, Display 2 or Display
3 (depending on the number of di splays currently available) ap pears in
the Display box.
Select Writer when a PRN 50 or PRN 50-M is connected.
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If the serial port is configured for a writer, a PRN 50 or PRN 50-M
connected to an M-Port will not be recognized by the Solar 9500.
Patient data (Trends, Arrhythmia Review, Alarm History, etc.),
Procedures (CO, PA, Wedge, 12SL, etc.) and System information
(error logs, etc.) are not supported on a writer.
After making your selections choose OK or Cancel. A confirmation screen
appears for you to confirm any changes.
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When touchscreen calibration of the display is required, it may take
several seconds for the background tasks to complete before the
calibration screen appears.
When calibrating the touchscreen, only touch the displayed
calibration target. Otherwise, the target area for selecting screen
items will be out of position.
Because Polled Parameter is a user-purchased option, it may not be
selectable.
Direct Digital Writers (DDW) are NOT supported by the Solar 9500.
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Network Services
Unix Access
Software Configuration: Monitor Service Menu
The Solar 9500 system uses the Unity Network to send Layouts,
Parameters and Alarm defaults, and Solar 9500 software to other Solar
9500 beds in the same care unit or other care units on the network.
This window is used to diagnose system problems if the user interface is
functional.
Select Run An Xterm... to display a window that allows interaction with
the Operating System. When this window opens it displays a system
name prompt (i.e., S9500-xxxx%). To close the Run An Xterm window
touch the close icon in the upper right corner of the X-term window or,
from a keyboard, type the word exit then press Enter.
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Use caution when running an Xterm. Critical data may
be unintentionally altered or deleted. This window is for
system diagnosis by GE service personnel.
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IP Address
Software Configuration: Monitor Service Menu
Select Change Address... in the IP Address window to open two windows,
one with the current address, netmask and action buttons, OK and
Cancel and the other with a numeric keypad.
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The IP address of the Unity Network MC network has
been set at the factory to be unique. When changing the
IP address, make sure no other equipment on the
network has the same address. When connected to the
network the Solar 9500 will warn the user if duplicate IP
addresses have been assigned.
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When Change Address... is selected:
an IP Address window and numeric keypad appear,
the current IP Addresses and netmasks display if they have been
entered,
the numeric keypad all ows you to enter an address or netmask,
you can select OK to exit and store,
you can select Cancel to exit without saving, and
if OK is selected, a confirmation box appears so you can confirm any
change.
The following network addresses are invalid:
First octet of network address >239
1.0.0.0
1.1.0.0
1.1.1.0
0.1.0.0
0.0.1.0
1.1.1.0
127.0.0.1 (loopback address)
Addresses currently in use on th e network
Browser Server
About Netmasks
The Browser Server IP address must be a legal address on the Unity
Network IX network. The example below shows an acceptable and an
unacceptable address.
Acceptable Not Acceptable
IX Network 151.1.2.3 151.1.2.3
Browser Server 151.1.2.2 151.1.3.3
Netmask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0
The variable netmask capability of the Solar 9500 allows for an advanced
network with intelligent routers. Typically for the Unity Network MC
network the netmask should be 255.0.0.0. For the Unity Network IX
network the netmask should be set to match the rules for subnet
segments as defined by the instit uti on’s network topology.
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Time and Date
Software Configuration: Monitor Service Menu
Changing time and date occurs immediately on all display devices.
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When a monitor i s conne cted to the MC n etwork , the ti me and date is
automatically updated from the network time.
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Loss of patient data history. Changing the time or date
settings may result in the loss of patient data history. If
one monitor’s time or date i s ch anged, all mon itors o n th e
network ‘listen’ and follow suit within 3-5 seconds.
Changing the time base of one monitor may cause some
loss of patient data history for all the monitors on the
network.
When you select Change Time and Date... the Time and Date Control
window displays.
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You can change the Day, Month, Year, Hour and Minute by selecting a
numeric field and using the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the
number. You can take one of the following actions:
Select Current Time to reset the time based on the current time of
the system clock.
Select OK to display the message, “Press ‘Change’ to change the time.
Press ‘Cancel’ to ignore the time change.”
Select Cancel to exit without saving.
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Audio
Software Configuration: Monitor Service Menu
Select Test Audio... to open a window with a slider bar to adjust the test
audio volume from 0 to 100% and two buttons, Play Tone and Close.
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To test the audio subsystem do the following:
1. Move the slider to desired volume level.
2. Select Play Tone for a tone.
3. Select Stop Tone to turn tone off.
Diagnostic Messages
4. Select Close to end test and close the window.
Under Diagnostic Messages you can display and print all system and
Tram Log Files. See chapter 7, Troubleshootin g fo r mor e info r mation.
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Locale Settings
Software Configuration: Monitor Service Menu
Use the Locale Settings option to change languages and country-specific
features.
1. Select Locale... The following window appears.
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2. Select a language and/or country, then click OK. A dialog box similar
to the following appears:
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3. Select Yes. The Solar 9500 restarts in the new language.
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Creating a Custom Layout
The Solar 9500 Information Monitor allows you to create and configure
custom screen layouts to suit your needs.
With configuration editing enabled, any of the windows on the screen can
be resized from any corner. Windows can also be moved around on the
screen, by grabbing the edge of the window.
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Windows cannot be moved outside of the bed window in which they
were created.
If the layout you just configured is some thing you would like to reuse,
save the layout before disabling configuration editing. For more
information on saving a layout, refer to “Creating a Bed” in this
chapter.
When Configuration Editing is enabled, pressing a command button,
parameter window or waveform window, will cause a different option
menu to be displayed instead of the normal action.
Editing Basics for All Customizable Windows
The following are basic editing principles for working with customizable
windows.
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Do not configure the screen in such a way that parameter
and alarm data is obscured. This could delay recognition
of critical events when monitoring a patient.
Always turn layout configuration OFF when finished
with configuration editing. Failure to turn configuration
off may result in accidental configuration changes by the
operator and loss of important data.
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Configuration editing must be enabled.
It may be easier to use a mouse for these operations. For all
operations use the left button only. The right button is not used.
Click and hold the cursor on the b ackground of a win dow to di splay a
pop-up menu listing options for that window.
Select the edge o f a window t o s how th e cursor and allow it t o be
dragged to an appropriate spot on the display.
Select any corner of a window to show a right angled or “L” shaped
cursor and allow the window to be resized.
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All window pop-up option menus contain the Delete key which
removes the window from the display.
Waveform Window Options
Delete
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Below is a s ample of the Solar 9500 Information Monitor display screen
or Bed Window.
aveform
indow
nmonitored
arameter
indow
essage
indow
Bed Window
Parameter
Windows
Procedure
Timer
Command
Button
Waveform
Window
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An Overview of Configured Windows
Bed Window
A Bed Window is the top level of configurable windows. It contains other
windows which can be saved and retrieved. Only one bed window can be
displayed at a given time.
Waveform Window
Waveform Windows contain scrolling or non-scrolling waveforms. You
can save and retrieve conten ts of a Wa vefo rm Window layo ut. Wave form
Windows can also be configured to print.
Parameter Window
A Parameter Window contains parameter data for any one of the
following:
Command Button
Message Window
ECG
BPs 1-8
NBP
Temp 1,6,8
Respiration
SpO2
SvO2
CO2
Gas (Anesthetic Agent)
Cardiac output
BIS
Vent
CCO
A Command Button ties a button to a command operation such as
Silence Alarms, NBP Go/Stop, Zero All, View Other Patient, Switch
Layout, To Alarm Setup, or Browser.
A Message Window dis plays relevant system messages such as alarm
state and print status.
Procedure Timer Window
A Procedure Timer Window functions like a stopwatch to allow specific
procedures to be timed.
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Subgroups Window
Creating A Bed Layout
A Subgroups Window allows window layering functionality, with
creation, save and retrieval of reusable building blocks.
The top level of the configuration editing menu is Bed Options. This level
allows you to create custom bed layouts using basic monitoring building
blocks.
To access the Bed Options menu, touch or click anywhere in a blank area
between the top header window and the lower control buttons. The Bed
Options menu will now open displaying the following options:
Save Bed
Waveform Window
Parameter Window
Command Button
Message Window
Create Sub-group
Retrieve Sub-group
Procedure timer
Background
Delete
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If you are using a mouse for Configuration editing, click and hold the
left mouse button to scroll do wn t he menu . When y ou rel e as e the l eft
button, the highlighted menu item is selected.
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Bed Options
Save Bed – Allows you to name and save the curre ntly di splayed bed for
future retrieval.
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Bed layout names may contain alphanumeric characters 0 – 9, A – Z,
a space, a dash, and an underscore only.
If unacceptable characters are entered, a tone will sound.
Waveform Window – Allows you to create and configure a Waveform
window.
After you’ve created the Waveform window, touch or click inside it to
open the Waveform window options. Selecting Delete removes the
waveform window.
For information on selecting waveforms to display in a waveform
window, refer to the Solar 9500 Information Monitor Operator’s Manual.
Parameter Window – Allows you to create and configure a parameter
window.
After you’ve created the Parameter window, touch or click inside it to
open the Parameter window opt ions. Choosing Selections opens the
parameter selection window, and choosing Delete removes the parameter
window.
Within the Parameter selection window, you can defi ne the paramete r to
be displayed in that parameter window.
Command Button – Allows you to create and configure a Command
button.
After you’ve created the command button, touch or click inside it to open
the Button options. Selecting Assign Function opens the Button setup
window. Selecting Background opens the Background color selection
window.
Within the Button setup window, select the appropriate function from
the list of available options. These options are:
Switch Layout
Silence Alarms
Zero All
NBP Go/Stop
Alarm Setup…
View Other Patient…
Browser...
Edit Remote 1 Display
Edit Remote 2 Display
After highlighting your choice, select OK to activate your choice and close
the window or select Close to close the window without making changes.
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Message Window – Allows you to create and configure a Message
window.
After you’ve created the message window, touch or click inside it to open
the Message Options window.
To define the message type, select Message Selection. This opens the
Message Type Selection window. This window offers choices of Window
Type (choose from Alarm State or Scrolling Msgs) or Close. After defining
the message type, select Background to define the background color for
the message window, or select Delet e to delete this message window from
the display. Select Close to close this window.
Create Sub-group – Allows you to create a subgroup, or collection of
windows, for configuring your display. Subgroups are usually made of
commonly-used sets of parameter windows, waveform windows,
command buttons, and mess age windows . Thes e subgr oups c an be sa ved
and retrieved for ease of customizing.
After you’ve created a subgroup, touch or click inside it to open the Subgroup options. Sub-group options include the following:
Save Sub-group — allows you to name and save the subgroup for
retrieval at a later time.
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Bed layout names may contain alphanumeric characters 0 – 9, A – Z,
a space, a dash, and an underscore only.
If unacceptable characters are entered, a tone will sound.
Command Button — allows you to create and configure a command
button within the sub-group.
Waveform Window — allow s you to create and configure a waveform
window within the sub- group.
Parameter Window — allows you to create and configure a
parameter window within the sub-group.
Message Window — allows you to create and configure a message
window within the sub- group.
Procedure timer — allows yo u to creat e a proce dure t imer wi thi n t he
sub-group.
Background — opens the Background color selection window,
allowing you to set the background color of the subgroup.
Delete — allows you to delete the sub-group.
Retrieve Sub-group – Allows you to retrieve a previously saved
subgroup by bringing up the “Select Layout Configuration” window.
Choose the desired sub-group from the list and select OK.
Procedure timer – Allows you to open a timer window. After you’ve
created the timer, touc h or click inside it to open the Timer optio n s.
Select Delete to remove the timer window.
Background – Allows you to open the Background color selection
window, where you can set the background color for the bed.
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Delete – Allows you to delete the entire bed window leaving just the
background, for creating a new bed.
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Use discretion when sel ecting Dele te. All obj ects added t o
the bed layout will be removed immediately and without
confirmation.
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If you accid entall y dele te a bed th at has been prev iousl y sav ed, sele ct
Setups on the Lower Control Buttons then select Switch Layout... to
bring up the Select Layout Configuration window. Choose the
desired bed layout from this list and select OK.
Sample Creation of a Simple Bed Layout
To create a simple bed layout, follow these steps:
Create a Waveform Window
1. Turn on Allow Configuration which is found in the Service menu.
2. Delete the existing screen by finding a portion of the background,
invoking the Bed Options pop-up menu and then selecting Delete. If
the display is crowded, you may have to first delete other windows in
order to get to the bed window’s background.
3. Move the cursor into the middle of the bed window. Click and hold to
invoke the Bed Options pop-up menu and select Waveform Window.
4. Move and resize the waveform window by grabbing the edge to move
and the corner to resize. Make the window about 1
bed window.
Repeat the last two steps but place this waveform window directly below
the first.
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Create a Parameter Window
Setting up the Waveform Window:
5. In the top waveform window, press on the Configure Window in the
6. Use the arrow in the waveform wi ndow to place the waveforms in t he
Repeat for lower waveform window.
7. Move the cursor into the open area of the bed window, invoke the
8. Move the paramete r win d ow t o the r ig ht of the wa ve f o rm win do w .
9. Press in the middl e of the parameter window to invoke the
10. Select a desired parameter.
Repeat and create several other desired parameter window.
lower left corner of the window. After the menu appears add several
waveforms to the window by clicking on the toggle buttons.
desired spot.
pop-up and select Parameter Window.
Parameter Options pop-up menu and select Selections.
Save the Bed
Test the Layout
11. Invoke the pop-up menu over a blank area of the bed window and
select Save Bed or choose th e S av e La yout option in the Setups menu.
12. Move the cursor to the text entry field and type TEST.
13. Press OK.
To confirm that the TEST layout was saved, go to the Setups menu and
select Switch Layout. When the selection menu appears select MMS
Default then press OK. Now repeat, but select TEST instead.
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Print System Settings
Select Print System Settings to print a Solar 9500 System Configuration
Record.
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GE recommends printing the system configuration for each unit after
completion of customer configuration. Retain copies for future
reference.
The following information is on the Solar 9500 System Conf iguration
Record:
IP Address Settings
Unity Network MC Riser IP Address
Unity Network MC Riser IP Netmask
Unity Network IX Motherboard IP Address
Unity Network IX Motherboard IP Netmask
M-Port IP Netmask
Browser Motherboard IP Address
Application - Layout Setup
Primary Monitor Layout
Secondary Monitor Layout
View Only Monitor 1 Layout
View Only Monitor 2 Layout
Patient View Layout
Serial Interfaces
Serial Port 1 Device
Serial Port 1 Display
Serial Port 2 Device
Serial Port 2 Display
Default Patient Information
Default Patient Units
Default Location ID
Default Site Number
Application - Display Setup
Motherboard Video Description
Video Slot A Description
Video Slot B Description
Waveform Scrolling
Wide Waveform Lines
Browser Startup Display
Wedge/Cath. Insertion Display
Cardiac Output Display
ST Display
Trends Display
Alarm Setup Display
Alarm History Display
12 SL Display
Ventilator Summary Display
Alarm Graph Setup
ECG Leads
BP Site
Other
Chart Speed
Arrhythmia Print Duration
Parameter Print Duration
Graticules
Grid
Stratification
Arrhythmia Review Package
12 SL Package
Browser Package
Layout Configuration Package
Serial Polled Parameters Package
Default Unit Settings
Bed Name
Unit Name
Language
Menu Timeout
End Case Defaults
Network Printer Configuration
Entry for each network printer
Printer Selections
Patient Data Printer
Procedures Printer
Manual Graph Printer
Alarm Graph Printer
System Printer
Remote Graph Printer
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Stratification
Software Configuration: Creating a Custom Layout
Select Stratification to configure software optio ns. Each option is
password controlled based on the ethernet address. This message
displays:
A separate password is required to access each item. Contact GEMSIT to obtain the password fo r the monitor. Yo u will need your ethernet
address:
xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx (w h e r e x = your monitor’s ethernet address)
These options are:
Arrhythmia Review - arrhythmia waveform review
12SL - 12 lead analysis
Browser server access
Layout Configuration - the ability to create and save custo mized
layouts
Polled Parameter - serial polled parameter service
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General
Module Calibration: General
Module or sensor calibrat ions are perf ormed on the CO2, Anes the tic gas ,
SVO2, and NBP (Tram) modules. Some of the module/sensor calibrations
can be performed by the user; others must be performed by service
personnel only. The following list describes the module and in which
manual the procedure is described.
NBP (Tram) This manual - This chapter.
MGA-IR Mainstream CO2 Module This manual - This chapter.
MGA-IR Sidestream CO2 Module This manual - This chapter.
Capnostat Mainstream Solar 9500 Operator’s Manual
Capnostat Dual CO2 Module Solar 9500 Operator’s Manual
SAM/SAM 80 Solar 9500 Operator’s Manual
and SAM/SAM 80 Service Manual
SVO2 Solar 9500 Operator’s Manual
RAMS RAMS Service Manual
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The Service Menu
Module Calibration: The Service Menu
The Service Me nu is for us e by qual ified pers onnel t o troubles hoot, re pair
or configure the Solar 9500 Information Processor.
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The Service Menu is intended for use only by qualified
personnel. Unnecessary tampering with service mode
menu options for experimentation purposes may cause a
malfunction of the equipment and is not recommende d by
the manufacturer.
1. To access the SERVICE MODE menu, execute the following menu
sequence, starting from the MAIN menu:
Setups
Configuration Service...
Service mode...
2. At the numeric touchscreen keypad, enter day and month from
monitor screen with leading zeros. (July 4 = 0407)
Enter Password
The following Service menu screen displays.
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3. In the Module Calibration section, select Calibrate... The Calibrate...
window with buttons NBP..., CO2... and Close display.
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These buttons are active only if their Parameters are present and
turned on.
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Module Calibration: Calibrate Non-invasive Blood Pressure (NBP)
Calibrate Non-invasive Blood Pressure (NBP)
About the Procedure
The overall accuracy of non-invasive blood pressure (NBP) readings by
the monitor depend on the following:
the zero pressure reading, and
the voltage span of the NBP sensor in the monitor.
This procedure provides a method of verifying these items are accurate
and also checks the NBP pneumatic circuit plumbing for leaks.
Manufacturer Recommendation
The manufacturer recommends performing this procedure upon initially
receiving the monitor, before it is used on a patient, and once each year
thereafter. Also, perform the procedure each time the monitor is opened
for service or repair, simply to verify the NBP pneumatic circuit
plumbing did not develop inadvertent air leaks.
Test Equipment
The following items are required to complete the NBP calibration
procedure:
Manometer (Sensym PDM200M or mercury manometer),
NBP tube, pn. 414873-001,
NBP cuff, pn. 9461-301 (any size will work),
Something to wrap the NBP cuff around (PVC pipe or other tube),
NBP bulb (hand pump) to manually over-inflat e the cuff.
The table below lists items for connecting the NBP tube between the
manometer and NBP cuff:
Description Part Number Quantity
NBP cuff coupling 400787-001 1
NBP hose coupling 46100-002 1
NBP tee 4745-101 2
Manometer tubing 401582-001 2 ft
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Calibration Procedure
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When the NBP cuff is used in this procedure, it must be
tightly wrapped around a rigid cyli n der or pipe. Do not
put the NBP cuff around a human arm during the
calibration procedures due to the potential for injury.
1. Enter the Service Menu as described on page 5-3.
2. Select the NBP... button to display the NBP Calibration menu.
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NBP Zero Calibration
3. With the NBP cuff and tubing disconnected, perform a zero
calibration.
4. Under Calibrate zero select the Start button. The message Zeroing
appears in the Calibration messages area. When complete, the
message Zero Calibration complete appears.
5. Connect a cuff and manometer to the monitor as shown on the
following page.
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You need an NBP tube.
If you have a Tram 200SL, 250SL, 300A, or 350A
module, you need pn 9461-203.
If you have a Tram 400 module with an NBP
connector that protrudes from the front panel, you
need pn 9461-208.
If you have a Tram 400SL, 450SL, 600SL, 650SL,
800A, 850A or 850SL module, you need
pn 414873-001.
NBP Calibration Setup
You need a length of pipe to
wrap the NBP cuff around.
You can get this from your
local hardware store.
You need an NBP cuff. Any
size will work . If you don’t
have one, order pn 9461-301.
Y ou n eed a coupling t o con nect
the NBP tubing to the NBP cuff.
Use pn 400787-001.
You need a coupling to
connect your
manometer adapter to
the NBP tube. Use
pn 46100-002.
You need an accurate
manometer. A digital one,
such as a Sensym
PDM200M, is nice, but you
may use a mercury
manometer as well.
You need about two
feet of NBP tubing.
Order pn 401582-001.
Y o u n eed two tees to co nne ct
the manometer hose and the
balloon hose to the hose that
connects the NBP hos e to the
NBP cuff. Use pn 4745-101.
You need a bulb to manually
over-inflate the NBP cuff.
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Set up the Manometer
6. Turn the manometer on and adjust the range switch to the
Start the Gain Calibration Test
7. Under Calibrate gain select the Start button. The message Inflating
8. When the pressure has stabilized, select Enter pressure. Use the on-
1000 mmHg setting.
to cal pressure displays in the Calibration messages window .
The NBP module starts pumping up the cuff and the pressure in
mmHg displays under the Cuff pressure text and on the manometer.
When the pressure reaches approximately 250 mmHg, the pump
shuts off and the pressure drops slowly to about 240 mmHg before
stabilizing. If the pressure continues to drop at a rate of 1mmHg or
more for every five seconds, there is a leak in the NBP plumbing. If
there is a leak in the NBP plumbing, repair it and restart this
calibration procedure.
screen keyboard to enter a pressure value that is one mmHg lower
than the current manometer reading. The message Gain calibration
complete appears in the Calibration messages window.
9. To verify the calibration select Start under Check calibration.
10. The message in the Calibration messages window changes to
Calibration check in progress. Verify that the pressure readings
(shown as CUFF in the NBP parameter box) on the monitor and
manometer are equal (± 1 mmHg) for at least one full minute. The
messages window changes to At calibration check pressure.
11. Select Stop under Check calibration and the message Calibration
check cancelled appears in the window. The cuff will deflate.
12. As part of the leakage test, use the bulb (hand pump) to increase
pressure beyond 300 mmHg. The monitor should deflate the cuff at
pressures exceeding 330 mmHg.
13. End the test. Close all open windows.
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After approximately 5 minutes, the monitor will deflate the cuff and
switch to normal operation.
14. Turn the manometer off and remove the test equipment from the
monitor.
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Module Calibration: Calibrate Mainstream CO2
Calibrate Mainstream CO2
About the Procedure
This procedure provides a method of verifying the accuracy of the
MGA-IR Mainstream CO2 module.
Manufacturer Recommendation
The manufacturer recommends performing this procedure upon initially
receiving the module, before it is used on a patient, and once each year
thereafter. Also, perform the procedure each time the module is opened
for service or repair.
Test Equipment
The following items are requ ired to successfully complete the CO2
calibration procedure:
Calibration Procedure
Description Part Number Quantity
CO2 Module Calibration Kit 405910-001 1
1. Connect the Calibration Kit to the MGA-IR Mainstream CO2 Module
and Sensor as shown below.
MAINSTREAM CO
2
1
CO
2
2
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2. Enter the Service Menu as described on page 5-3.
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3. Select the CO2... button to display the CO2 Calibration menu.
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4. Under Set Barometric Pressure, enter the current pressure by using
the up and down arrows, the slide bar or touching the keypad icon
and entering the pressure from the keypad pop-up.
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Barometric pressure is used to calculate the percentage of CO2 in the
patient’s airway from the mmHg value. This calculation is based on
the following equation: %CO2 = mmHg CO2 x 100% / mmHg
barometric pressure.
5. Disconnect the calibration adapter from the tubing and move adapter
through room air to induce 0% CO2 as shown below.
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6. Under Calibrate Module select the Start Calibration. The text on this
button changes to Abort Calibration. The Module Status window
displays the messages Calibrating and Press button when 0% CO2 is
supplied...
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If you select Abort Calibration before 0% or 10% gases are entered,
you must restart the calibration procedure.
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7. Select Press when gas is supplied and the messages change to
Waiting for 10% Gas and Press when 10% CO2 is supplied...
8. Reconnect the calibration adapter to the tubing and apply 10%
calibration gas to the airway adapter of the sensor. When CAL gas is
applied during calibration, a waveform similar to that displayed
below shows the CO2 level.
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To view the CO2 waveform, close the Service Menu window and
move the CO2 calibration window.
9. Next, select Press when gas is supplied to begin 10% calibration.
A blanking out of both Module Status windows indicates that the
calibration was completed.
Calibration Completion
If the calibration failed one of the following messages appear:
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One Of The Cal Gases is Wrong
or
Bad 10% Gas Used
The previously stored calibration factors are held if the calibration
fails.
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Module Calibration: Calibrate Sidestream CO2
Calibrate Sidestream CO2
About the Procedure
This procedure provides a method of verifying the accuracy of the MGAIR Sidestream CO2 module.
Manufacturer Recommendation
The manufacturer recommends performing this procedure upon initially
receiving the module, before it is used on a patient, and once each year
thereafter. Also, perform the procedure each time the module is opened
for service or repair.
Test Equipment
The following items are requ ired to successfully complete the CO2
calibration procedure:
Calibration Procedure
Description Part Number Quantity
CO2 Module Calibration Kit 405910-001 1
The calibration procedure is relatively simple and should be performed
once per year. The calibration procedure is as follows:
1. Connect the Calibration Kit to the MGA-IR Sidestream CO2 Module
and Sensor as shown below.
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2. Enter the Service Menu as described on page 5-3.
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3. Select CO2... to display the CO2 Calibration menu.
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4. Under Set Barometric Pressure enter the current pressure by using
the up and down arrows, the slide bar or touching the keypad icon
and entering the pressure from the keypad pop-up.
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Barometric pressure is used to calculate the percentage of CO2 in the
patient’s airway from the mmHg value. This calculation is based on
the following equation: %CO2 = mmHg CO2 x 100% / mmHg
barometric pressure.
0% CO2 Calibration
5. Disconnect the calibration adapter from the tubing and move adapter
through room air to induce 0% CO2 as shown below.
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6. Under Calibrate Module select Start Calibration. The text on this
button changes to Abort Calibration. The Module Status window
displays the messages Calibrating and Press button when 0% CO2 is
supplied...
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If you select Abort Calibration before 0% or 10% gases are entered,
you must restart the calibration procedure.
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7. Select Press when gas is supplied and the messages change to
Waiting for 10% Gas and Press when 10% CO2 is supplied.
8. Reconnect the calibration adapter to the tubing and apply 10%
calibration gas to the airway adapter of the sensor. When CAL gas is
applied during calibration, a waveform similar to that displayed
below will show the CO2 level.
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To view the CO2 waveform, close the Service Menu window and
move the CO2 calibration window.
Calibration Completion
9. Select Press when gas is supplied to begin 10% gas calibration.
A blanking out of both Module Status windows indicates that the
calibration was completed.
If the calibration failed one of the following messages appear:
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One Of The Cal Gases is Wrong
or
Bad 10% Gas Used
The previously stored calibration factors are held if the calibration
fails.
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Module Calibration: Calibrate Barometric Pressure for Interfaced CO2
Calibrate Barometric Pressure for Inte rfaced CO2
About the Procedure
This procedure sets the baromet ric press ure for an inte rfa ced CO2 usi ng
Calibrate... in the Module Calibration window of the Service Menu.
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The buttons to display the calibration means are active only if the
associated Parameter is active and an interface device is present.
Procedure
1. Enter the Service Menu as described on page 5-3.
2. Select Calibrate... to display the following window.
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3. CO2... will be active when an interface device with CO2 parameter is
connected to the Solar 9500. Select CO2...
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4. Enter the current pressure by using the up and down arrows, the
slide bar or touching the keypad icon and en ter ing the pres sure from
the keypad pop-up.
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Barometric pressure is used to calculate the percentage of CO2 in the
patient’s airway from the mmHg value. This calculation is based on
the following equation: %CO2 = mmHg CO2 x 100% / mmHg
barometric pressure.
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