GE Marquette Solar 7000, Solar8000, SolarView User manual

Solar 7000

Patient Monitor

Solar 7000/8000/SolarView

Patient Monitor

Field Service Manual

414993-001 Revision H

NOTE: Due to continuing product innovation, specifications in this

manual are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

Trademarked names appear throughout this document. Rather than list
the names and entities that own the trademarks or insert a trademark
symbol with each mention of the trademarked name, the publisher states
that it is using the names only for editorial purposes and to the benefit of
the trademark owner with no intention of improperly using that
trademark.

900 SC, ACCUSKETCH, AccuVision, APEX, AQUA-KNOT, ARCHIVIST, Autoseq, BABY
MAC, C Qwik Connect, CardioServ, CardioSmart, CardioSys, CardioWindow, CASE, CD
TELEMETRY, CENTRA, CHART GUARD, CINE 35, CORO, COROLAN,
COROMETRICS, Corometrics Sensor Tip, CRG PLUS, DASH, Digistore, Digital DATAQ,
E for M, EAGLE, Event-Link, FMS 101B, FMS 111, HELLIGE, IMAGE STORE,
INTELLIMOTION, IQA, LASER SXP, MAC, MAC-LAB, MACTRODE, MANAGED USE,
MARQUETTE, MARQUETTE MAC, MARQUETTE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, MARQUETTE
UNITY NETWORK, MARS, MAX, MEDITEL, ME I, MEI in the circle logo, MEMOPORT,
MEMOPORT C, MINISTORE, MINNOWS, Monarch 8000, MULTI-LINK,
MULTISCRIPTOR, MUSE, MUSE CV, Neo-Trak, NEUROSCRIPT, OnlineABG,
OXYMONITOR, Pres-R-Cuff, PRESSURE-SCRIBE, QMI, QS, Quantitative Medicine,
Quantitative Sentinel, RAC RAMS, RSVP, SAM, SEER, SILVERTRACE, SOLAR,
SOLARVIEW, Spectra 400, Spectra-Overview, Spectra-Tel, ST GUARD, TRAM, TRAM­NET, TRAM-RAC, TRAMSCOPE, TRIM KNOB, Trimline, UNION STATION, UNITY logo,
UNITY NETWORK, Vari-X, Vari-X Cardiomatic, VariCath, VARIDEX, VAS, and Vision
Care Filter are trademarks of GE Marquette Medical Systems, Inc. registered in the United
States Patent and Trademark Office.

12SL, 15SL, Access, AccuSpeak, ADVANTAGE, BAM, BODYTRODE, Cardiomatic,
CardioSpeak, CD TELEMETRY
Event-Link Cirrus, Event-Link Cumulus, Event-Link Nimbus, HI-RES, ICMMS, IMAGE
VAULT, IMPACT.wf, INT ER-LEAD, IQA, LIFEWATCH, Manag ed Use, MARQUETTE
PRISM, MARQUETTE
CardioWindow, NST PRO, NAUTILUS, O
Prism, QUIK CONNECT V, QUICK CONNECT, QT Guard, SMART-PAC, SMARTLOOK,
Spiral Lok, Sweetheart, UNITY, Universal, Waterfall, and Walkmom are trademarks of GE
Marquette Medical Systems, Inc.

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-LAN, CENTRALSCOPE, Corolation, EDIC, EK-Pro,

RESPONDER, MENTOR, MicroSmart, MMS, MRT, MUSE

SENSOR, Octanet, OMRS, PHi-Res, Premium,

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GE Marquette Medical Systems, Inc.
8200 W. Tower Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53223 USA

Tel: [phone]

800.558.5120 (USA only)

Fax: [phone]

Marquette Hellige GmbH
Postfach 60 02 65
D-79032 Freiburg
Germany

Tel: [phone]
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© GE Marquette Medical Systems, Inc., 2000. All rights reserved.

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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

Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Equipment Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Service Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Equipment Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

2 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

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

What is a Solar 7000/8000 Patient Monitoring System? . . . . . . . . . .2-2

What is the Marquette Unity Network? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

What is a Solar 7000 Patient Monitor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

What is a Solar 8000 Patient Monitor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

What is a SolarView Remote Display Controller? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

What is a Tram-rac Housing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

What is a DDW? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

What is a PRN 50 Digital Writer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

What is a Remote Control? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

What is a Remote Display? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

What is a Tram-net Hub Assembly? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

What is a Tram-net Interface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

What is an Octanet Connectivity Device? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

What is a TMSS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Preparation for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Tram-rac Housing Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18

Marquette Unity Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Interconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19

Tram-rac 4A Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Tram-rac 2 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Dual Tram-rac Housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22

Octanet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

DDW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

PRN 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Local/Remote Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27

Cabling Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34

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Tram-net Interface Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35

Octanet Connectivity Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36

TMSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37

Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38

For all Solar Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38

For Monochrome Solar 8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38

More About Tram-net Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39

Internal Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39

Tram-net Hub Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40

More About Ethernet Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41

Twisted Pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41

Concentrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42

Thin-net /Thick-net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42

Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42

Segment and Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42

Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43

Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-43

What is Twisted Pair Cabling (10 Base-T)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44

3 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Manufacturer Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Manufacturer Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

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

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Cleaning Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Cleaning the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Exterior Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Cleaning Inside the Solar 7000 Color Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Electrical Safety Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Test Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Wall Receptacle Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Ground (Earth) Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Ground Continuity Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Impedance of Protective Earth Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Ground (Earth) Wire Leakage Current Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Enclosure Leakage Current Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

Patient (Source) Leakage Current Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Patient (Sink) Leakage Current Test

(Mains Voltage on the Applied Part) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Test Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16

Checkout Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Required Tools/Special Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

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General Monitor Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

Solar 7000 Display Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18

Solar 8000/View Display Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19

Tram-rac Housing Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19

Tram-net Communication Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

LAN Network Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21

Remote Control Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21

Video/Alarm Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Tram-net Interface Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Octanet Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21

PM Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Repair Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

4 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Troubleshooting Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Terms Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Abort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Boot Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Cold Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Configured Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Continue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Display On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Protected Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Power Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Service Mode/Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Warm Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Block Theory Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Solar 7000 Color Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

Solar 8000 Processing Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

SolarView Remote Display Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Block Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Main Processor PCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Display Processing Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Remote/Local Display Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Remote Alarm Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Communication Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11

Low-Voltage Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11

Keycap PCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Additional Solar 7000 Circuit Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Mono CRT Controller PCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11

Color CRT Controller PCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Deflection PCB (Color Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Block Diagram of Internal Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Solar 7000 Color Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16

Solar 8000/View Processing Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

Communication Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

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Async COMM Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

RMT ALM Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Ethernet Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Tram-net Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

RS-232 Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

RMT VID or VID Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

Service Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26

Boot Loader Service Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26

Change Ethernet Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26

Change IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

Set Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27

Clear Configured Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Country Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27

Serial Download Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27

Serial Download Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27

Serial Download Old Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27

Service Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Download Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Review Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28

Hardware Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28

Patient-Monitor Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29

Menu Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29

Monitor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30

Degauss (Solar 7000 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30

Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30

General Fault Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31

First Things to Ask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31

AC Line Voltage Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33

120 VAC, 50/60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33

240 VAC, 50/60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33

Troubleshooting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34

LED Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42

Troubleshooting Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-43

Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-43

5 CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Solar 7000 Color Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Color Display Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Horizontal Frequency Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3

Color Focus Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

Color Cross Hatch Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

Color Intensity Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

Color Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

CRT Controller PCB Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Gain Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8

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Solar 7000 Color Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10

Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11

Monochrome Display Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11

Special Tools/Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Horizontal Frequency Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

Focus Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Cross Hatch Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Intensity Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13

Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13

Solar 7000 Monochrome Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Special Tools/Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15

Solar 8000/View Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16

Special Tools/Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17

Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17

6 CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Configuring a Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Gather Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

Select Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

Programming Admit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Programming Patient-Monitor Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5

Programming Care Unit Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6

Programming Bed Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Selecting Monochrome for Solar 8000/View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Programming Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

For Solar 8000/View Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

For All Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Programming Line Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8

Programming Analog Out Levels for the Solar ECG Module . . . . . . .6-8

Programming Graph Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9

Communication Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9

Problems? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9

Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Updating Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Advanced User Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Programming Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12

Use Sparingly! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

From BOOT LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

From SERVICE MODE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

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Set Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12

Set Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Changing Software Feature Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

Dial a Lower Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

Exchange the EEPROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

Changing Remote Control Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14

Programming Ethernet Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-15

Find Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

From BOOT LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

Programming Internet Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

Ethernet Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

Internet Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

Calculate Internet Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

From BOOT LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

From SERVICE MODE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

Power Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-17

Reviewing Error Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18

Accessing Error Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18

What Does an Error Log Contain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19

What Error Data is Useful? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20

What Do Error Codes Mean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21

What Does Severity Imply? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22

Transferring Error Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23

Access the COPY LOGS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23

Select the Care Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-24

Select the Monitoring Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24

Select the Error Log Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-24

Copy Error Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-24

Eject Floppy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25

Reviewing Event Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26

Accessing Event Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26

What Does an Event Log Contain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27

7 UPPER LEVEL ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Solar 7000 Disassembly Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

PCB Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Opening the Unit for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3

Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3

Main Processor PCB Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Mono CRT Controller or Color Deflection PCB Removal . . . . . . .7-5

Power Supply Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6

Color CRT Controller PCB Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Ordering Parts for Solar 7000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Commonly Replaced Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

Fuse Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9

Solar 7000 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

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Exploded View (Color) PN 900618-001H . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Parts List PN 900618-001H . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14

Exploded View (Mono) PN 900619-001K . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16

Parts List PN 900619-001K . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19

Revisions to the Solar 7000 Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21

Solar 8000/View Disassembly Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23

PCB Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-23

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-23

7 UPPER LEVEL ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-23

Opening the Unit for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-24

Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-24

Main Processor PCB Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25

Power Supply Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-26

Ordering Parts for Solar 8000/View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-28

Commonly Replaced Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28

Fuse Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-29

Solar 8000/View Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29

Exploded View PN 900691-001J. . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30

Parts List PN 900691-001M . . . . . . . . . . . .7-31

Revisions to the Solar 8000/View Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-32

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1 INTRODUCTION

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

Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Equipment Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Service Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Equipment Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

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INTRODUCTION: Manual Information

Manual Information

Revision History

Revision Date Comment

A 28 March 1995 Initial release of this manual.
B 3 October 1995 Added references to Solar 8000 processing unit
C 1 March 1996 Minor corrections
D 15 May 1996 Added references to SolarView remote display controller
E 23 September 1996 Added references to Corometrics TMSS and updated upper assembly

Each page of this manual has a revision letter, located at the bottom of
the page, that identifies its update level. This may be important if you

have different updates to a manual and don’t know which is the most
current.

For the initial release, all pages have the revision letter A. For the first
update of the manual, any changed pages receive the revision letter B.
For the second update, any changed pages receive the revision letter C.
The latest letter of the alphabet added corresponds to the most current
revision. Notice, however, that some pages may skip revision letters, for
example, jump from re vi sion A to re visi on C be caus e they di d not change

in revision B.

Revision History

F 17 June 1998 Added information for revised Service Mode Menu and updated upper

assembly

G 1 September 1999 Removed “Updating Software” from the manual and added UL

information.

H 13 January 2000 Added PRN-50 component to Chapter 2, “Equipment Overview”,

removed references to Corometrics, and updated Chapter 6,
“Configuration” to reflect Reviewing Event Logs.

Manual Purpose

Intended Audience

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

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

For parts lists and schematic diagrams of the PCB assemblies, order the
Solar 7000/8000/View Monitor Data Manual, PN 414993-007.

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

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Safety Information

INTRODUCTION: Safety Information

Responsibility of the Manufacturer

Intended Use

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

• Assembly operations, extensions, readjustments, modifications, or
repairs are carried out by persons authorized by GE Marquette.

• 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.

Follow the directives stated below when using this device.

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

• This device is not intended for home use.

• Federal law restricts this device to be sold by or on the order of a
physician.

• Contact GE Marquette Medical Systems for information before
connecting any devices to the equipment that are not recommended
in this manual.

• Parts and accessories used must meet the requirements of the
applicable IEC 601 series safety standards, and/or the system
configuration must meet the requirements of the IEC 60601-1-1
medical electrical systems standard.

• P eriodica lly, and when ever t he int egrit y of the de vice is in d oubt, te st
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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PRESS

Equipment Symbols

The following symbols appear on the equipment.
NOTE: Some symbols may not appear on all equipment.

ATTENTION: Consult accompanying documents before using the
equipment.

In Europe, this symbol means dangerous or high voltage. In the
United States, this symbol represents the caution notice below:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do NOT remove cover (or back).
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

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

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

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

Where used, indicates to press to open.

I = ON; O= OFF

Classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. with respect to electric
shock, fire, mechanical and other specified hazards, only in
accordance with UL 2601-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1, IEC 60601-1,
and, if required, IEC 60601-2-27, IEC 60601-2-30, IEC 60601-2-34,
IEC 60601-1-1.

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

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

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

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

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

avoided, could result in minor personal injury or product/property
damage.

NOTE provides application tips or other useful information to assure
that you get the most from your equipment.

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Service Information

Service Requirements

Equipment Identification

Follow the service requirements listed below.

• Refer equipment servicing to GE Marquette Medical Systems’
authorized service personnel only.

• Any unauthorized attempt to repair equipment under w arranty voids
that warranty.

• It is the user’s responsibility to report the need for service to GE
Marquette Medical Systems 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.

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

D 6 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

Warranty

Year
Manufactured

6 = 1996
7 = 1997
8 = 1998

(and so on)

Product Code

Two-character
product
descriptor

1 year.

Product
Sequence
Number

Manufacturing
number (of total
units
manufactured.)

Division

F = Cardiology
G = Monitoring
J = G. W. Labs

Device Character istics

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

What is a Solar 7000/8000 Patient Monitoring System? . . . . . . . . . .2-2

What is the Marquette Unity Network? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

What is a Solar 7000 Patient Monitor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

What is a Solar 8000 Patient Monitor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

What is a SolarView Remote Display Controller? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

What is a Tram-rac Housing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

What is a DDW? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

What is a PRN 50 Digital Writer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

What is a Remote Control? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

What is a Remote Display? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

What is a Tram-net Hub Assembly? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

What is a Tram-net Interface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

What is an Octanet Connectivity Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

What is a TMSS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Preparation for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Tram-rac Housing Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18

Marquette Unity Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Interconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19

Tram-rac 4A Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Tram-rac 2 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Dual Tram-rac Housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22

Octanet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

DDW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

PRN 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Local/Remote Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27

Cabling Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34

Tram-net Interface Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35

Octanet Connectivity Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36

TMSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37

Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38

For all Solar Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38

For Monochrome Solar 8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38

More About Tram-net Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39

Internal Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39

Tram-net Hub Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40

More About Ethernet Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41

Twisted Pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41

Concentrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42

Thin-net /Thick-net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42

Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42

Segment and Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42

Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43

Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-43

What is Twisted Pair Cabling (10 Base-T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44

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System Components

What is a Solar 7000/ 8000 Patient Monitoring System?

The Solar 7000/8000 patient monitoring system is designed to monitor
electrocardiographic, hemodynamic, respiratory, and pulmonary
parameters in the intensive care, coronary care, and operating room
environments of a hospital.

The Solar 7000/8000 patient monitoring system operates with the

Marquette Unity Network or as a system itself. At the patient’s bed, the
Solar 7000/8000 patient monitoring system permits connection of many
peripheral devices from the Solar 7000/8000 monitor.

All Solar 7000/8000 Patient Monitoring Systems include a patient
monitor, at least one patient parameter monitoring module, and one or
more of the following items:

• Tram-rac housing (Tram remote acquisition case),

• DDW (direct digital write r ),

• remote control,

• remote display,

• SolarView remote display, or

• TMSS (Tre nd Memory Storage System)

Shown below is an example of a Solar 7000 patient monitoring system.

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What is the Marquette Unity Network?

The Marquette Unity Network is a comprehensive communication
network which unifies GE Marquette Medical Systems patient
monitoring and data management equipment into an integrated
hospital-wide system. It creates an extended communication system for
efficient information sharing among operating rooms intensive care
units, the emergency room, and other care and diagnostic areas.
Information entered anywhere on the network, via any input device, is
available anywhere else on the network. This is accomplished through
the Ethernet communication hardware in the patient monitor.

An example of part of a Marquette Unity Network is shown bel ow.

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What is a Solar 7000 Patient Monitor?

The Solar 7000 patient monitor is the center of the Solar 7000 Patient
Monitoring System. It is an intelligent terminal, containing the display,
all of the user controls, and processors to communicate with patient
monitor peripherals and analyze patient data. It is capable of displaying
up to eight different waveforms at one time. System software may be
updated by a laptop computer at the monitor or through the Marquette
Unity network using a central station.

Shown below is a Solar 7000 patient monitor.

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What is a Solar 8000 Patient Monitor?

The Solar 8000 patient monitor consists of a Solar 8000 processing unit
with a compatible display purchased from GE Marquette Medical
Systems or another vendor. (For details about the GE Marquette display,
refer to the 15-Inch Medical-Grade Color Display Service Manual, pn
414993-056.)

The processing unit is the center of the Solar 8000 Patient Monitoring
system. It provides the user controls, processors to communicate with
various patient monitoring modules contained in a Tram-rac housing,
and analyzes patient data. It is capable of di splaying up to eight diff erent
waveforms at one time on a compatible display. System software may be
updated using a laptop computer connected to the Solar 8000 processing
unit or from a central station on the Marquette Unity Network. Shown
below is a generic display and a Solar 8000 processing unit.

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What is a SolarView Remote Display Controller?

A SolarView remote display controller resembles a Solar 8000 processing
unit, but it is not connected to a Tram-rac housing with patient
monitoring modules. It consists of a SolarV iew remote display controller
with a compatible display purchased from GE Marquette Medical
Systems or another vendor. (For details about the GE Marquette display,
refer to the 15-Inch Medical-Grade Color Display Service Manual, pn
414993-056.) The controller is connected to the Marquette Unity network
and may be configured to display any patient waveforms broadcasted on
the network for better visibility as either a remote, full-view display or as
an in-room, telemetry display. System software may be updated using a
laptop computer connected to the SolarView remote display controller or
from a central station on the Marquette Unity Network. Shown below is
a generic display and a SolarView remote display controller.

What is a Tram-rac Housing?

The Tram-rac housing (remote acquisition case) acquires patient data for
the patient monitor. The Tram-rac Housing Service Manual, pn404183-
096, has more information. There are two Tram-rac housings available
for the monitor:

• Tram-rac 2 housing, which holds a single Tram module, and

• Tram-rac 4A housing, which holds a Tram module and two additional
Series 7000 input modules.

Shown below is a Tram-rac 4A housing with a Tram module, Series 7000
BP/dual temperature module, and single Series 7000 BP module
inserted.

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What is a DDW?

What is a PRN 50 Digital Writer?

A Direct Digital Writer (DDW) allows patient data to be printed on a
paper strip. Any parameter or trace that can be monitored at the patient
monitor can also be printed on the DDW. Graphs are initiated
automatically when an alarm has been violated, or they can be initiated
manually at the patient monitor.

A PRN 50 Digital Writer thermally records patient data on a paper strip.
Any parameter or trace that can be monitored on a patient monitor can
be graphed by the writer. Graphs are initiated automatically when an
alarm has been activate d, or they can be initiated manually from a
monitor.

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What is a Remote Control?

The remote control duplicates all patient monitor controls on a portable
component with a Trim Knob control. It allows the user to operate the
patient monitor from across a room. The twelve hard keys are configured
for adult, neonatal, or operating room applications. For more details
about the remote control, refer to the Modular Patient Monito r
Accessories Service Manual, pn 404183-150.

What is a Remote Display?

NOTE: An adapter,

pn 405947-002, is
required for cable,
pn 405360-00X, to the
remote display.

A color or monochrome secondary display may be attached directly to the
Solar 7000 patient monitor to display up to eight patient monitor
waveforms for better visibility . It is connected to the video out (RMT VID)
connector at the back of the monitor. F or details about the remote display ,
refer to the Patient Monitor Accessories Service Manual, pn 404183-150.

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What is a Tram-net Hub Assembly?

If a patient monitor is connected to more than one peripheral device, the
Tram-net hub assembly is used. It connects the communication
processing capabilities inside the patient monitor to other equipment,
much like what a multiple outlet power strip does for ac power.
Peripherals can be connected to the Tram-net hub assembly via serial
cabling. The Tram-net hub assembly extends the patient monitor with a
cable of up to 1.3 meters (4 feet) long.

Note that a 25-pin D-type connector at the rear of the patient monitor is
marked TRAM-NET or ASYNC COMM. This connector handles both
Tram-net and async signals. One end of the Tram-net hub assembly
connects to this connector. At the other end of t he Tram-net hub
assembly, the signals are separated into async and four Tram-net
connectors. The 25-pin red color coded connector handles async for
communication only with an async-only. The four 9-pin blue color coded
connectors are for extending the Tram-net network (blue label). More
details about Tram-net communication will be covered later in this
chapter.

Shown below is a Tram-net hub assembly . F or details about the Tram-net
hub assembly, refer to the Modular Patient Monitor Accessories Service
Manual, pn 404183-150.

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What is a Tram-net Interface?

The Tram-net interface adapter connects a specific device to the Solar
7000/8000 patient monitoring system using Tram-net communication.
Each adapter is preprogrammed at the factory to interface with a specific
device manufactured by a company other than GE Marquette Medical
Systems. In most cases, the Tram-net interface adapter requires a Tram­net hub to connect with the Tram-net communication network. For more
details about the Tram-net interface adapter, refer to the Modular
Patient Monitor Accessories Service Manual, pn 404183-150.

What is an Octanet Connectivity Device?

The Octanet Connectivity Device acquires digital data from eight
individually isolated serial ports. The data is collected from up to eight of
devices not manufactured by GE Marquette Medical Systems. The
Octanet Connectivity Device processes the patient data from the
peripheral devices and transmits the formatted data to the Solar patient
monitor . For more details about the Octanet Connectivity Device, refer to
the Octanet Connectivity Device Service Manual, pn 418264-003.

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What is a TMSS?

The Trend Memory Storage System (TMSS) is an opt ional device that

stores up to 24 hours of trend data for the CRG Plus display—six hours
at a time. This feature is available with V3 software or later. The stored
CRG data is used in the overall analysis of a patient. Analyzing trend
waveforms permits the ability to view both subtle and dramatic changes
in the patient’s vital signs. It also enables the clinician to correlate
changes of one parameter with respect to ano ther. For more de tails about
the TMSS, refer to the Model 7024 Product Manual, pn 13703AA-000.

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Technical Specifications

Display Specifications

Item Description

Size Solar 7000 Monitor: 12-inch (measured diagonally)

Solar 8000 Processing Unit: Display is ordered separately and may vary.
SolarView Remote Display Controller: Display is ordered separately and
may vary.

Type Solar 7000 Monitor: High-definition Raster scan for waveforms and

alphanumerics

Resolution Solar 7000 Color Monitor: 1024 pixels wide by 512 pixels high

Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor: 1024 pixels wide by 512 pixels high

Traces Solar 7000 Monitor: Number of traces: 1 to 8

Solar 7000 Monitor: Number of seconds/trace: 6.5 at 25 mm/sec

Phosphor Solar 7000 C olor Monitor: P22

Solar 7000 Monochrome: Monitor: P218
Sweep Speed Solar 7000 Monitor: 25 mm/sec (meets all ANSI/AAMI specifications)
Frequency Response Limited by input response of da ta acquisition device
Linearity Solar 7000 Monitor:1% of picture height
Waveform Display

Options

■ Full

■ Individual

■ CRG Plus

Information Window Display all non-real time information without obstructing the display of

real-time information
Display Organization Prioritized by pa rameter

Processing Specifications

Item Description

Main Processor Motorola MC68EN360, 32-Bit, 25 MHz
Graphics Processor Texas Instrument TMS34010, 16-Bit, 46.7 MHz
Tram-net

Intel 82596CA, 32-Bit, 25 MHz
Communication
Processor

LAN (Ethernet)

Integrated into the Motorola MC68EN360 processor
Communication
Processor

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Alarm Specifications

Item Description

Classification Patient status alarms have 4 levels:

■ Crisis

■ Warning

■ Advisory

■ Message

System alarms have 2 levels:

■ Warning

■ Advisory

Alarms Notification Audible and visual, dependent on level
Display of Alarm

All limits are viewable and graphable
Information

Silencing Only current alarm for 1 minute

Alarm pause:

■ 5 minutes in adult ICU mode

■ 3 minutes in neonatal mode

■ 5 minutes, 15 minutes, or permanent alarm pause in OR mode

Continuous Display of

All parameters, one set of limits
Limits

Control Specificat ions

Item Description

Trim Knob Control Single control operation of all display functions
Five Hard Keys

■ Display On/Off

■ Silence Alarm

■ Grap h Go/Stop

■ NBP Go/Stop

■ Zero All

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Environmental Specifications

Item Description

Powe r Requirements Solar 7000 Color Monitor:

■ 110 ± 11 VAC, 50/60-Hz, single phase

■ 120 ± 12 VAC, 50/60-Hz, single phase

■ 220-230 ± 22 VAC, 50/60-Hz, single phase

■ 240 ± 24 VAC, 50/60-Hz, single phase

Solar 7000 Monochrome: Monitor and Solar 8000 Processing Unit

■ 110 ± 20 VAC, 50/60-Hz, single phase

■ 220-230 ± 40 VAC, 50/60-Hz, single phase

Power Consumption Solar 7000 Color Monitor: 200 W (180 W for a Tram-rac housing with power

supply connected)

Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor: 120 W (100 W for a Tram-rac housing with

power supply connected)

Solar 8000 Processing Unit: 100W (maximum)

SolarView Remote Display Controller: 25W (maximum)
Low Voltage Shutdown Solar 7000 Color Monitor: 88 VAC/106 VAC/196 VAC/214 VAC

Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor: 85 VAC/170 VAC

Solar 8000 Processing Unit: 90 VAC/190 VAC

SolarView Remote Display Controller: 90 VAC/190 VAC
Cooling Solar 7000 Color Monitor: Forced convection

Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor and Solar 8000 Processing Unit: Natural

convection
Heat Dissipation Solar 7000 Color Monitor: 680 Btu/hr (200 W)

Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor: 409 Btu/hr (120 W)

Solar 8000 Processing Unit: 100 Btu/hr (30W)

SolarView Remote Display Controller: 50 Btu/hr (15W)
Operating Conditions

■ Ambient

Temperature

Solar 7000 Monitor: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)

Solar 8000 Processing Unit: 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)

SolarView Remote Display Controller: 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)

■ Relative Humidity

Solar 7000 Monitor: 15% to 95% (noncondensing)

Solar 8000 Processing Unit: 15% to 95% (noncondensing)

SolarView Remote Display Controller: 15% to 95% (noncondensing)
Storage Conditions

■ Temperature

Solar 7000 Monitor: –10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)

Solar 8000 Processing Unit: –40°C to 70°C (–40F° to °158F)

SolarView Remote Display Controller: –40°C to 70°C (–40F° to °158F)

■ Relative Humidity

Solar 7000 Monitor: 0% to 95% (noncondensing)

Solar 8000 Processing Unit: 15% to 95% (noncondensing)

SolarView Remote Display Controller: 15% to 95% (noncondensing)

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