Novametrix Medical Systems Inc. Wallingford, Connecticut, U.S.A. 06492.
Copyright 1992-2001. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced
without the written permission of Novametrix Medical Systems Inc.
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Guarantee
Equipment manufactured or distributed by Novametrix Medical Systems Inc., is
fully guaranteed, covering materials and workmanship, for a period of one year
from the date of shipment, except for certain disposable products and products with
stated guarantees other than one year. Novametrix reserves the right to perform
guarantee service(s) at its factory, at an authorized repair station, or at the
customer’s installation.
Novametrix’ obligations under this guarantee are limited to repairs, or at
Novametrix’ option, replacement of any defective parts of our equipment, except
fuses, batteries, and calibration gasses, without charge, if said defects occur during
normal service.
Claims for damages during shipment must be filed promptly with the transportation
company. All correspondence concerning the equipment must specify both the
model name and number, and the serial number as it appears on the equipment.
Improper use, mishandling, tampering with, or operation of the equipment without
following specific operating instructions will void this guarantee and release
Novametrix from any further guarantee obligations.
Service Department
For factory repair service, call toll free
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In Connecticut, call Collect (203) 265-7701
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Internet: techline@novametrix.com
Caution: Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale, distribution, or use by or
on the order of a licensed medical practitioner.
Novametrix and OXYPLETH are a registered trademarks. SuperBright is a
trademark of Novametrix Medical Systems Inc.
The OXYPLETH® monitor and its sensors and accessories are covered by the
following US patents: 5,190,038 5,398,680 5,448,991 5,820,550 5,999,834
5,891,026 6,073,038 6,149,481. Other patents pending
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Revision History
August 31, 1992 Release 00. This manual replaces all preliminary versions.
Based on Revision 2.0 CPU software.
June 5, 2001Revision 01. R-N905
Declaration of Conformity with European Union Directives
The authorized representative for Novametrix Equipment is:
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Manufacturing, Quality and Safety
Novametrix manufacturing facility is certified to ISO 9001 and EN46001 (MDD93/
42/EEC Annex II). Novametrix Medical Systems Inc. products bear the “CE 0086”
mark. The product is certified by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) to bear the UL
mark; and tested by TUV Rheinland to IEC601-1 / EN60601-1.
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CContents
Contents ............................................................................................... iii
List of Figures ..................................................................................... vii
List of Tables...................................................................................... viii
Table 3.SpO2 Display tolerances for TB500B settings............................... 57
Table 4.Analog Output Module Voltage Tolerances................................... 71
Table 5.Schematic and Assembly Drawings .............................................. 93
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1Introduction
Purpose1.1
This manual has been prepared for technicians servicing the Novametrix Model
520A Pulse Oximeter monitor. It presents technical information relating to the
monitor’s theory of operation, maintenance, calibration and repair. Refer to the
Pulse Oximeter Model 520A User’s Manual
additional information.
Technology Description1.2
Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive method of monitoring the oxygen saturation of
arterial blood. Oxygen saturation monitoring is intended to be used in a variety of
clinical situations including, respiratory therapy, anesthesia, the intensive care unit
(ICU) and neonatal (NICU) and pediatric (PICU) intensive care units.
(Catalog Number 5693-23) for
The Model 520A Pulse Oximeter provides reliable continuous measurement,
display, and alerts for oxygen saturation (SpO
powered from its rechargeable internal battery or from the AC Mains.
The Model 520A utilizes sensors containing two light emitting diodes (LEDs) and
a photodiode. Each LED emits a specific wavelength of light (660 and 940
nanometers) through a pulsating vascular bed to the photodiode. Oxygen saturated
blood absorbs different amounts of light at each wavelength as compared to
unsaturated blood. Therefore, the amount of light absorbed by the blood in each
pulse can be used to calculate saturation.
The Model 520A is calibrated to display “functional” saturation. This differs from
the “fractional” saturation value displayed by most co-oximeters. Functional
saturation is defined as:
This can be considered to represent the amount of oxyhemoglobin as a percentage
of the hemoglobin that can be oxygenated. Dysfunctional hemoglobins (COHb and
METHb) are not included.
) and pulse rate. The monitor can be
2
HbO
2
100 - (COHb + METHb)
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Pulse Rate is calculated by measuring the time interval between detected peaks of
the infrared light waveform. The inverse of this measurement is displayed as pulse
rate.
The oxygen saturation and pulse rate values are displayed on monitor’s displays.
The displayed values are updated once each second. Presence of a pulse is shown
as a waveform on the display and indicated audibly by a user selectable “beep”.
The Model 520A must be used in conjunction with SuperBright™ Sensors. These
sensors have an 8700 series part number (e.g., 8776 or 8791). An
PROBE display message will indicate a non-SuperBright™ Sensor (e.g., 86xx
series) is in use.
Conventions Used In This Manual1.3
The following conventions will be used throughout this manual:
• Normal text will be shown in this type.
• Message Center alerts and displays will be shown
• The names of the front panel pushbuttons (keys) will be shown in this type.
INCOMPATIBLE
in this type.
Acknowledgments1.4
SuperBright, Y-STRIP and Y-SENSOR are trademarks of Novametrix Medical
Systems Inc. SARAcap is a registered trademark of Allegheny International
Medical Technology, Inc. (PPG Biomedical Systems).
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2Patient Safety
The OXYPLETH Pulse Oximeter Monitor, Model 520A, SpO2 Input is electrically
isolated. Patient leakage current flowing from the instrument to ground is limited to
less than 10 µA at 120 VAC, 60 Hz. Patient isolation is greater than 10 MΩ, 2500
VAC rms at 60 Hz.
For maximum patient and operator safety, the following are recommended:
• Failure of Operation: If the monitor fails to respond as described, do not use it until the
situation has been corrected by qualified personnel.
• Keep OXYPLETH and its accessories clean.
• Do not operate OXYPLETH when it is wet due to spills or condensation.
• Do not operate OXYPLETH if it appears to have been dropped or damaged.
• Connect the line cord only to a grounded hospital-grade outlet. OXYPLETH should be
connected to the same electrical circuit as other equipment in use on the patient. Outlets on the
same circuit can be identified by the hospital’s engineering department.
• Care should be exercised to assure continued peripheral perfusion distal to the SpO
after application.
• Components of this product and its associated accessories which may have patient contact are
free of latex.
sensor site
2
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3Warnings
WARNING
!
Indicates a potentially harmful condition that can lead to personal injury
• Explosion Hazard: Do NOT use OXYPLETH in the presence of flammable anesthetics. Use of
this instrument in such an environment may present an explosion hazard.
• Electrical Shock Hazard: Always turn OXYPLETH off and remove line cord before cleaning
it. Do NOT use a damaged sensor or one with exposed electrical contacts. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
• Do not operate OXYPLETH when it is wet due to spills or condensation.
• Do not operate OXYPLETH if it appears to have been dropped or damaged.
• Patient Safety: Extreme care should be exercised with neonates to assure continued circulation
distal to the sensor site after application.
• Failure of Operation: If the monitor fails to respond as described, do not use it until the
situation has been corrected by qualified personnel.
• Patient Safety: Care should be exercised to assure continued peripheral perfusion distal to the
SpO
sensor site after application.
2
• Data Validity: Inaccurate SpO
following:
• Incorrect application or use of a sensor
• Significant levels of dysfunctional hemoglobin such as carboxyhemoglobin or methemoglobin
• Significant levels of indocyanine green, methylene blue, or other intravascular dyes
• Exposure to excessive illumination such as surgical lamps—especially ones with a xenon light
• Data Validity: The Pulse Oximeter should not be used as a substitute for an ECG monitor. The
oximeter’s Pulse Rate display reflects the pulsatile flow found at the patient extremity
connected to the sensor. This rate can be affected by many factors and may occasionally be
“frozen.”
• Do NOT attach an SpO
processed when the cuff is inflated. Attach the sensor to the limb opposite to the site used for
the blood pressure cuff.
• Do NOT apply Y-Sensor tapes or wraps so tightly that the circulation is restricted. Inspect site
often for adequate circulation - at least once every four hours. When applying sensors take note
of the patient’s physiological condition. For example, burn patients may exhibit more sensitivity
to heat and pressure and therefore additional consideration such as more frequent site checks
may be appropriate.
2
and/or Pulse Rate measurements can be caused by any of the
2
sensor distal to a blood pressure cuff. Valid data CANNOT be
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4Cautions
CAUTION
Indicates a condition that may lead to equipment damage or malfunction.
• Do not operate OXYPLETH when it is wet due to spills or condensation.
• Do not operate OXYPLETH if it appears to have been dropped or damaged.
• Never sterilize or immerse the monitor in liquids.
• Do not sterilize or immerse sensors except as directed in this manual.
• Tension should not be applied to the sensor cable.
• Overstretching the pulse oximeter finger sensor can damage the sensor and potentially affect
pulse oximeter readings. Do not stretch the finger sensor open beyond the limit for which it was
designed. Overstretching can be prevented: avoid opening the sensor by any means other than
squeezing the grips; Do NOT force the sensor onto large objects such as the bed rail.
• Do not store the monitor or sensors at temperatures less than 14° F (-10° C) or greater than 131°
F (55° C).
• Do not operate the monitor or sensors at temperatures less than 50° F (10° C) or greater than
104° F (40° C).
• Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale, distribution, or use by or on the order of a
licensed medical practitioner.
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5Front Panel
3
5
1
13
2
14
12
1. Saturation% Display Area;
SpO
2 and alert limit settings are
displayed here.
2. Pulse Rate Display Area
Pulse Rate and alert limit settings
are displayed here.
3. Message Center
system messages are displayed.
The functions of the softkeys (#4)
are annotated here.
4. Softkeys # 1to right) cause the action
annotated in the lower half of the
Message Center to occur.
5. Carrying Handle
carrying handle molded into case
connector to remove sensor. Do
not twist connector.
7. Two Minute Silence Indicator
Illuminates (yellow) when the
AUDIO key is pressed. SpO
Pulse Rate alarms are silenced for
two minutes.
5; Softkeys 1-5 (left
8
7
;
; area where
; monitor
;
9
;
2 and
11
10
8. Audio key; Press and release
AUDIO to turn on/off the two
minute silence function. Press and
hold (approx. 3 seconds) AUDIO
to enable the Audio Off feature
(unless disabled via Options
Menu). Press and release to
disable Audio Off.
9.Audio Off Indicator
(yellow) as a warning that the
audible alarms have been
disabled.
10. Alert Indicator
when an alert/alarm occurs.
Continues to flash until condition
corrected and ALERT RESET is
pressed.
11. Alert Reset key
RESET to disable any active alert
indicators. Alerts will reactivate if
alert condition still exists.
12. AC Power Indicator
(green) when the monitor is
connected to an AC (Mains)
power source and the rear panel
power switch is set to “|”.
4
; Flashes
; Flashes (red)
; Press ALERT
; Illuminates
17
15
18
16
13. Power key; Press POWER to turn
the monitor off and on.
14. Low Battery Indicator
Illuminates (red) when the
monitor is powered from its
internal battery and less than 30
minutes of battery power remain.
15. Red Alert Bar
an alert/alarm occurs (unless
disabled via Options Menu).
Continues to flash until condition
corrected and ALERT RESET is
pressed (unless “unlatched” by
the user via the Options Menu).
16. Front Feet
feet (2). Kickstand
kickstand (not shown) lifts front
of monitor for viewing from
above.
17. Contrast
display contrast adjustment,
release when desired contrast is
obtained.
18. Event
; Press to mark an event in
trend memory.
; Flashes (red) when
; Rubber tipped front
; Press and hold for
;
; Two position
6
Figure 1. Front Panel Description
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6Rear & Top Panels
12 34 567
8
1. Line Cord Clip; This clip can be
set around the line cord strain
relief so that the cord cannot be
pulled out of the connector.
2. Line Cord Connector
(Mains) line cord attaches to the
monitor here.
3. Fuse Compartment
(Mains) line fuse(s) are inside this
compartment. Pry open with
small screwdriver.
4. AC Mains Voltage
selected AC Mains input voltage
is identified here.
; The AC
; The AC
; The currently
5. AC Mains Power Switch; With
switch in “O” position, AC Mains
voltage does not enter monitor.
With switch in “|” position, AC
Mains voltage allowed into
monitor to power unit and/or
charge internal battery.
6. Rear Feet
(2).
7. Serial Output Connector
Serial (RS232) data output here
for use with Tele-Sat™ telemetry
system, optional analog output
module, and other RS232
interfaces. A female 25-
; Rubber tipped rear feet
;
9
10
11
pin “D” connector serves as the
interface connector.
8. Top Cover
9. Carrying Handle; Monitor
carrying handle molded into case.
10. Warning Label
electrical shock warnings.
11. Patient Isolation Label
Model 520A is Type BF
equipment.
; Explosion and
; The
Figure 2. Rear and Top Panel Descriptions
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7Summary of
Operation
This section summarizes the operation of the Model 520A Pulse Oximeter. It is
intended as a quick reference and refresher for persons who have thoroughly
reviewed the Model 520A User’s Manual (PN: 5693-23). Persons unfamiliar with
the Model 520A should thoroughly examine the User’s Manual before referencing
the steps listed here.
1. If powering the monitor from the AC line voltage; Connect the line cord to the
monitor and plug into a properly grounded 3-wire outlet. Set the rear panel
power (Mains) switch to the | (on) position.
2. Press the front panel
Center displays
3. Use the Menu System to modify the operation of the monitor to best suit your
application. The Menu System menus include:
ALRT softkey - Use SEL to select SpO2 or Pulse limits, then use the ↑ or
•
↓ to set the limit to the desired value. Note that the monitor will maintain
a spread of at least 5 digits between the upper and lower limit values.
TRND softkey - enters Trend mode and draws trend memory on display.
•
•
MENU then AUDIO softkeys - Select Pulse to turn on/off and control the
volume of the audible beep with each detected pulse. Select
control alert volume.
• MENU then AVG - Select either 2 second or 8 second SpO2 averaging
time.
MENU then LITE softkeys - toggles backlight between bright and dim.
•
4. Verify that the SpO
your monitoring application.
5. Connect a SuperBright™ (87xx series) sensor to the front panel input. Apply
the sensor to the patient.
POWER key to turn the monitor on. Verify the Message
Connect SPO2 Probe after the self-tests are complete.
ALERT to
and Pulse Rate alert limit settings are consistent with
2
6. Check that within several seconds the patient’s SpO
displayed on the monitor.
7. As necessary, refer to the appropriate sections within the User’s Manual for
detailed operating instructions and explanations.
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and Pulse Rate are
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8Menu Trees
The OXYPLETH menus are described on the following pages.
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Previous M enu
Displays HISTOGRAM
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OXYPLETH™ Menu Tree
Previous Menu
TREND VIEW:
SCALE DU ALSpO2HISTPREV
*
SpO2 XX Hr
Moves Cursor Left/
RUN EXPAND<-->
12Hr, 8Hr, 2Hr, 30m
MAIN
MENU
Will select one of four settings:
DUAL XX HR
SPO2 PULSE
TREND OPTIONS:
four settings: 12Hr, 8Hr, 2Hr, 30m
RUN ERASE VIEWPREV
MAIN
MENU
SCALE will appear only
when DUAL is selected
from Trend View Options
*
ERASE STORED TRENDS ?
Moves Cursor Left /
DRAWING TREND PLEASE WAIT
TREND MMMDD HH:MM:SS S P
RUN EXPAND<-->
MAIN MENU
ALRT TRNDMENU
MAIN
Will change XX value XX= one of
MENU
Select FULL or HALF
YESNO
ERASING TRENDS PLEASE WAIT
Moves Cursor Left/Right
RUN EXPAND<-->
TRENDS ERASED
12Hr, 8Hr, 2Hr, 30m
MAIN
MENU
Will select one of four settings:
TREND RETAINED
YESNO
ERASE STORED TRENDS ?
POWER ON
TREND RETAINED
ERASING TREND PLEASE WAIT
SETAUTO LIMITS
NOT ENOUGH DATA TO
?
Auto Limits
EnoughData
for
parameter
limits on selected
TREND ERASEDmessage center
SET ALERT LIMITS
Will increase/decrease
and Pulse Rate.
RUNSEL↑↓AUTO
MAIN
Press to select Upper and
MENU
Lower Limits for Saturation
yesno
MAIN
MENU
AUTO ALERT LIMITS SET
OXYPLETH™ Menu Tree
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MAIN MENU
message center
ALRT TRNDMENU
IABPwill appear only if
selected in SpO2 SETUP
*
SELECT IABP MODE
ONOFF
OPTIONS menu.
SELECT SPO2 AVERAGING
Activates IABP mode
Select option
2s8s
*
light On/Off.
RUN AUDIOLITEAVGIABP
Toggles Back-
MAIN
Previous M enu
MENU
SET ALERT VOLUME
Previous Menu
RUN↑ X X ↓PREV
XX=00 through 07
Varies volume where
MAIN
MENU
SYSTEM OPTIONS
SET AUDIO FEATURES
RUN PULSE ALERTPREV
MAIN
MENU
Previous Menu
SET PULSE VOLUME
RUN↑ X X ↓PREV
XX=00 through 07
Varies volume where
MAIN
MENU
LAST 1 HR
LAST 2 HRS
LAST 4 HRS
LAST 8 HRS
LAST 12 HRS
LAST 30 MINS
SELECTS: FROM LAST
LAST 24 HRS
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module
NOVACARD
Erases info in
NOVACARD MENU
message center
ALRT TRNDCARD MENU
The NOVACARD option must
*
RUN STOREIDERASE TIME
MAIN
be programmed in MONITOR
OPTIONS 2 menu.
STOP CONT
PRINT IN PROGRESS
yes
module
NOVACARD
Stores info to
MENU
PATIENT ID: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
SETCLRSEL↑↓
MAIN
MENU
TERMINATING PRINTOUT
Sequences from 0-9
Selects ID fields from 1-9
Clears patient ID
Accepts patient ID
PRINT and SIZE will appear only if selected in
the setup menu. CARD will appear if
NOVACARD interface is selected.
*
PRINTOUT STARTED
Previous Menu
Previous Menu
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OXYPLETH™ Menu Tree
MAIN
MENU
message center
message center
ALRT TRNDPRNT MENU
ALRT TRNDSIZEMENU
A serial printer interface must
be selected in MONITOR
OPTIONS 2 menu.
Printing in
progress?
no
PRINT TREND
SELECT PRINT OPTIONS
MAIN
RUNTRNDTABWAVE
yesno
WAVEFORM AUTO SIZE must
be turned ON in the SPO2
SETUP OPTIONS menu.
for resizing?
Signal present
CANNOT RESIZE SIGNAL
MENU
MAIN
MENU
RESIZING PLETH
Previous Menu
RUNALLPARTPREV
MAIN
MENU
MAIN
MENU
SET START - XX : XX
RESET ↑↓ENTER PREV
SELECT PRINT COMPRESSION
NONE1/21/4PAGE PREV
SET STOP - XX : XX
RESET↑↓PRINT PREV
Previous Menu
Previous Me nu
Continued
next page
❶
from 00-07
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OXYPLETH™ Menu Tree
SET KEYCLICK VOLUME
Displays
Current Revision
Varies volume
RUN↑ XX ↓PREV
MAIN
MENU
MONITOR OPTIONS 1
RUNDISPKLCKVERNEXT
Press and hold MENU key for 5 seconds
message center
ALRT TRNDMENU
SPO2 TIMERS
RUNHELD SPECBADNEXT
color
Inverts display
MAIN
MENU
ONOFF
ALERT ON BAD SIGNAL
MAIN
MENU
option
SPECIAL ALERT DELAY
Selects the display held timer
15s30s45s60s90s
current selection will flash
Selects the special alert delay time,
DISPLAY HELD TIMER
Selects the alert on bad signal
0s15s30s60s
time, current selection will flash
Previous Menu
ONOFF
WAVEFORM AUTO SIZE
Select the option to have the
Pleth waveform automatically
scaled to fit in the display
window
SPO2 SETUP OPTIONS
RUNMODE IABPSIZENEXT
MAIN
MENU
IABP MODE AVAILABLE ?
YESNO
Allows IABP mode, if selected
the IABP softkey will appear
in the SYSTEM OPTIONS
SELECT OPERATING MODE
Select desired mode
NICUICUANST SLEEP PREV
Displays SPO2 SETUP
OPTIONS menu
ALERT BAR LATCHED
Select option
Select option
YESNOOFF
YESNO
10 SEC ALERT LIMIT DELAY
Previous Menu
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ALERT OPTIONS 2
RUN DELAY BARPREV NEXT
MAIN
MENU
ALLOW AUDIO OFF
ALERT OPTIONS 1
Select option
RETAIN ALERT LIMITS
YESNO
YESNO
Select option
ALERTS LATCHED
Select option
YESNO
Select option
SELECT BAUD RATE = 1200
SETPREV NEXT
SELECT PARITY = NONE
SETPREV NEXT
SELECT DATA BITS = 8
SETPREV NEXT
SELECT STOP BITS = 1
Selects FULL FORMAT MODE Interface
SETPREV NEXT
SELECT PRINTER TYPE
SEIKO TJET315
From previous page
❶
RUN LATCH DFLT MUTE NEXT
MAIN
MENU
Previous Menu
Selects NO Interface
FULL FORMAT MODE
to Accept changes
value with arrow keys. Press SET
SETPREV NEXT
CALIBRATE RECORDER
RUNZERO H ALFFULLPREV
MAIN
MENU
MONITOR OPTIONS 2
RUNSER CLOCK RECNEXT
MAIN
MENU
Sets output of Analog Module to
respective values: 0-.5-1V
HH : MM DD/MMM / YY
Use SEL to select parameter, set
SETSEL↑↓
SARACAP INTERFACE
SETPREV NEXT
Selects SARACAP Interface
1260/1010 INTERFACE
SETPREV NEXT
INTERFACE UNUSED
Selects 1260/1010 Interface
SETPREV NEXT
PRINTER INTERFACE
SETPREV NEXT
Selects NOVACOM1 Interface
NOVACOM1 INTERFACE
SETPREV NEXT
Selects NOVACARD Interface
NOVACARD INTERFACE
SETPREV NEXT
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9Electronic Theory
of Operation
The electronic theory of operation of the Model 520A Pulse Oximeter monitor is
detailed in the subsections below. Refer to Section 19, Schematic and AssemblyDrawings, on page 93 for further information.
2472 Power Supply Board9.1
The 2472 Power Supply Board contains the circuitry needed to power the monitor
from the AC Mains (line voltage). The power supply board also connects to the
battery and contains the battery charging circuitry.
AC Mains and Battery Operation Overview9.1.1
The Model 520A can be powered from its internal 12 volt battery or from the AC
Mains. The green (sine wave shaped) front panel indicator illuminates when the
line cord is connected and the rear panel power switch is in the “|” (On) position.
This indicates that AC Mains power is reaching the power supply, that the battery
is being charged, and that if the monitor is turned on, it is being powered from the
line voltage.
If AC Mains power is removed by unplugging the line cord or setting the rear panel
power switch to the “0” (Off) position, the monitor will operate for up to four hours
from its internal 12 volt lead-acid battery. As the battery voltage runs low (≈11.5
volts), the red (battery indicator) on the front panel illuminates. At this point, the
AC Mains should be reconnected to power the monitor and charge the battery.
If the monitor continues to be powered from a battery in a low voltage situation, at
approximately 11 volts, a continuous alarm sounds for thirty seconds while the
Message Center displays BATTERY EXHAUSTED CONNECT LINE CORD. If this
alarm/message is ignored, the monitor displays will shut down and the battery
indicator will flash on and off about every 5 seconds. If AC power is now restored,
the monitor will re-initialize (go through the power up and self-test routines) and
resume normal operation. However, continued battery operation will eventually
activate a hardware low voltage circuit (≈8.5 volts) that shuts the monitor off to
prevent damage to the battery. Once the unit is shut down with the hardware circuit,
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the AC Mains must be connected and the front panel
monitor will turn back on.
POWER key pressed before the
AC Mains Operation9.1.2
The AC Mains voltage enters the monitor at the rear panel Power Entry Module
(PEM). This device contains a built in RFI power line filter, a double-pole singlethrow switch that opens and closes both AC input lines, fuses, and an input voltage
selection card.
The filtered, switched and fused output of the Power Entry Module is fed to the
primary coils of the rear panel mounted system transformer, T301. The secondary
output from T301 is rectified by D1 (bridge rectifier) and filtered by C1. The
(loaded) DC voltage at this point is approximately 20 volts.
The 20 DC volts is fed to the 2471 main board through fuse F301 to connector
E302, and is switched to the battery charging regulator IC1 (pin 5) through Q1.
Biasing for Q1 is accomplished by D2, R1 and R2 when AC power is applied. When
running on battery power Q1 is biased off by R1, R2 and D3, this prevents the
battery from trying to power the battery charger regulator and IC2 that informs the
monitor of the loss of AC.
The output of switching regulator IC1 pin4 is rectified and filtered by D4, C4 and
L1 then fed to the battery through current sense resistor R3 and fuse F302 to J302
pin 1 (VBAT+). The battery float charge voltage is maintained at 13.2 volts except
for fast charge which is regulated at 14.4 volts. The output is also monitored for
over current conditions. These parameters are controlled by IC3 and associated
circuitry. When the battery charge current exceeds 120mA of current IC3 pin 7 goes
high which biases Q2 on, this in turn shorts out R12 which affects the feedback
control (FB) to IC1 (pin 1). With R12 shorted out the control resistors R14 and R13
set the output voltage to 14.4 volts. When the charge current lowers IC3 pin 7 goes
low which biases Q2 off, this puts R12 back into the feedback control which now
consists of R12, R13 and R14 setting the voltage to 13.2 volts. When more than
600mA of current flows through R3, IC3 pin 1 shorts IC1 pin 2 to ground which
shuts IC1 off until its next switching cycle, when the current reaches a safe level
IC3 pin 1 allows IC1 to remain on.
The voltage switched by Q1 is also fed to IC2 as VCH (Voltage Charge). The output
of this 5 volt regulator provides the LINEST (Line Status) signal to the main board
at E302 pin 3. With AC applied, LINEST is high. LINEST goes low when the AC
is disconnected. The LINEST line is also routed to the power on/off circuitry. See
Power On/Off Control Circuitry on page 19.
Battery Operation9.1.3
Without AC power there will be no secondary voltage rectified by D1. Power for
the monitor will be supplied from the battery at J302 pins 1 (VBAT+) and 2
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(VBAT-). The battery power will conduct through D3 and F301 to VIN at E302 pin
1 to the 2471 main board. The arrangement of R1, R2 and D2 bias Q1 off in this
condition which prevents power from reaching IC1, IC2 and IC3. The output of IC1
is also protected by D5 which is now reverse biased, the bridge D1 is also reverse
biased and prevents T301 from discharging the battery. With no voltage at IC2 the
LINEST will be low which indicates to the main board that there is no AC power.
2726 Power Supply Board9.2
The 2726 Power Supply Board contains the circuitry needed to power the monitor
from the AC Mains (line voltage). The power supply board also connects to the
battery and contains the battery charging circuitry.
AC Mains and Battery Operation Overview9.2.1
The Model 520A can be powered from its internal 12 volt battery or from the AC
Mains. The green (sine wave icon) front panel indicator illuminates when the line
cord is connected and the rear panel power switch is in the “|” (On) position. This
indicates that AC Mains power is reaching the power supply, that the battery is
being charged, and that if the monitor is turned on, it is being powered from the line
voltage.
If AC Mains power is removed by unplugging the line cord or setting the rear panel
power switch to the “0” (Off) position, the monitor will operate for up to four hours
from its internal 12 volt lead-acid battery. As the battery voltage runs low (<11.5
volts), the red battery indicator on the front panel illuminates. At this point, the AC
Mains should be reconnected to power the monitor and charge the battery.
If the monitor continues to be powered from a battery in a low voltage situation, at
approximately 11 volts, a continuous alarm sounds for thirty seconds while the
Message Center displays BATTERY EXHAUSTED CONNECT LINE CORD. If
this alarm/message is ignored, the monitor displays will shut down and the battery
indicator will flash on and off about every 5 seconds. If AC power is now restored,
the monitor will re-initialize (go through the power up and self-test routines) and
resume normal operation. However, continued battery operation will eventually
activate a hardware low voltage circuit (<8.5 volts) that shuts the monitor off to
prevent damage to the battery. Once the unit is shut down with the hardware circuit,
the AC Mains must be connected and the front panel POWER key pressed before
the monitor will turn back on.
AC Mains Operation9.2.2
The AC Mains voltage enters the monitor at the rear panel Power Entry Module
(PEM). This device contains a built in RFI power line filter, a double-pole singlethrow switch that opens and closes both AC input lines, fuses, and an input voltage
selection card.
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The filtered, switched and fused output of the Power Entry Module is fed to the
primary coils of the rear panel mounted system transformer, T301. The secondary
output from T301 is rectified by D1 (bridge rectifier) and filtered by C1. The loaded
DC voltage at this point is approximately 20 volts.
The 20 DC volts is fed to the main board through fuse F301 to connector E302, and
is switched to the battery charging regulator IC1 (pin 5) through Q1B. Biasing for
Q1B is accomplished by C2, R1, R2, C8 and Q1A when AC power is applied. When
running on battery power Q1B is biased off by R2 and Q1A, this prevents the
battery from trying to power the battery charger regulator and IC2 that informs the
monitor of the loss of AC.
The output of switching regulator IC1 pin4 is rectified and filtered by D4, C4 and
L1 then fed to the battery through current sense resistor R3 and fuse F302 to
VBAT+ (J302 pin 1). The battery float charge voltage is maintained at 13.2 volts
except for fast charge which is regulated at 14.4 volts. The output is also monitored
for over current conditions. These parameters are controlled by IC3 and associated
circuitry. When the battery charge current exceeds 120mA of current IC3 pin 7 goes
high which biases Q2 on, this in turn shorts out R12 which affects the feedback
control (FB) to IC1 (pin 1). With R12 shorted out the control resistors R14 and R13
set the output voltage to 14.4 volts. When the charge current lowers IC3 pin 7 goes
low which biases Q2 off, this puts R12 back into the feedback control which now
consists of R12, R13 and R14 setting the voltage to 13.2 volts. When more than
600mA of current flows through R3, IC3 pin 1 shorts IC1 pin 2 to ground which
shuts IC1 off until its next switching cycle, when the current reaches a safe level
IC3 pin 1 allows IC1 to remain on.
The voltage rectified by D1, D2 and filtered by C2 is fed to IC2 as VCH (Voltage
Charge). The output of this 5 volt regulator provides the LINEST (Line Status)
signal to the main board at E302 pin 3. With AC applied, LINEST is high. LINEST
goes low when the AC is disconnected. The LINEST line is also routed to the power
on/off circuitry.
Battery Operation9.2.3
Without AC power there will be no secondary voltage rectified by D1. Power for
the monitor will be supplied from the battery at J302 pins 1 (VBAT+) and 2
(VBAT-). The battery power will conduct through D3 and F301 to VIN at E302 pin
1 to the main board. R2 and Q1A bias Q1B off in this condition which prevents
power from reaching IC1, IC2 and IC3. The output of IC1 is also protected by D5
which is now reverse biased, the bridge D1 is also reverse biased and prevents T301
from discharging the battery. With no voltage at IC2 the LINEST will be low which
indicates to the main board that there is no AC power.
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2471 & 2775 Main Board9.3
The Main Board contains all the analog and digital circuitry that controls the sensor,
external communication and front panel display. The isolated power supplies,
microprocessor circuits and memory are all contained on this board. The earlier
2471 Main Board and newer 2775 Main Board are identical with exceptions noted
in the text.
Power On/Off Control Circuitry9.3.1
The Model 520A power on/off control circuitry consists of the VBACK supply
(regulated by IC12), IC10, IC11 and the
page 4 on 2775 schematic.)
When the battery or AC Mains is first applied to the power supply board (via VIN
J102 pin 1), VBACK goes to +5 volts, provides power to IC10 and IC11, and
through the C26 and RP4 (pins 3,4) network at IC10 pin 8, sets IC10 pin 2 to a logic
Low.
POWER key. (See page 4 2471 schematic,
The ON/OFF line is brought Low each time the front panel
POWER key is pressed.
This sends the output at IC11 pin10 High. This Low-to-High transition clocks the
(#1) D flip-flop portion of IC10. The /Q1 output at IC10 pin 2 goes High and with
each successive press of the POWER key, this output toggles to the opposite level
(Low or High). A High turns the Model 520A on and a Low shuts it off.
While the /Q1 output at IC10 pin 2 is High, the MOSFET Q7 is turned on and pulls
the gate of MOSFET Q8 to ground, thus causing Q8 to conduct as well. With Q8
conducting, the currently active monitor power source—either the AC Mains
derived supply or the battery supply will flow through Q8 to the voltage input (pin
7) of the Pulse Width Modulator IC9. The output IC9 pin 6 will oscillate (at the
frequency set by R13 and C15). This causes Q5 to switch on and off and provide a
path to ground through the primary coils of T1 for the supply (Mains or battery) at
T1 pin 12. Current flowing in the primary is measured at IC9 pin 3 and the duty
cycle of the pin 6 output will vary with the load on the transformer.
Current flow in the transformer primary induces current in the three secondary coils
and creates the ± 12 volt analog supplies (+V12 and -V12), the VRAWI that powers
the isolated RS232 circuitry, and the +5 volt VCC supply that power the remaining
circuits in the monitor. The Model 520A turns on. The +V12 and -V12 supplies are
rectified and filtered by D2, D4, C10, C11, C12 and C13. The +V12 is regulated by
IC7 and the -V12 by IC8. The VDD supply is rectified by D3, filtered by L1, C9
and C20 and fused at F1, and in addition, a feedback loop to IC9 contains VR1
which is factory adjusted to produce a +5.00 volt ± 0.05 volt VCC supply (measured
under load).
Once the monitor powers up, a SYNC signal toggles Q9 on and off causing a timing
pulse to be transmitted across C19 and C15 to the input at IC9 pin 4. This has the
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effect of synchronizing the output of the pulse width modulator with the data
sampling operations of the analog board and keeps power supply switching spikes
from interfering with those operations.
Power Supplies9.3.2
The secondary pins 7, 8, 9 of T1 form a center tap transformer, the voltage is
rectified by D2 and D4 then filtered by C10, C11, C12 and C13. The dual 12 volt
supplies, +V12 and -V12 which are generated from this voltage are regulated by
IC7 and IC8 respectively. The secondary winding of pins 5 and 6 of T1 are rectified
by D3 and filtered by C9, L1 and C20, this voltage designated as VCC (+5 volts)
acts as reference for IC9, supplies power for the opto isolator non-isolated side and
powers other circuitry on the board.
The secondary winding consisting of pins 2 and 3 are rectified and filtered by D1
and C1. The rectified voltage at this point is approximately 7 volts DC and is
regulated to 5 volts by IC2. This isolated supply powers the isolated portion of the
opto-isolators and the RS232 driver chip IC1. The unregulated voltage VRAWI is
sent to the rear panel connector J101.
The backup voltage (VBACK) is regulated by IC12 from the VIN supply.
Capacitors C22 and C27 serve as filters and D17 allows VCC to power VBACK
circuitry when the monitor is on. At this point D18 is biased off so IC12 is idle.
When the monitor is turned off and VCC collapses D18 is then forward biased and
IC12 now supplies VBACK circuitry, D17 at this time is reverse biased and
prevents power from reaching VCC.
The saturation sensor LEDs derive their power (LEDSRC) from the current
regulator IC32. (See sheet 3 on 2471 schematic, page 2 on 2775 schematic.)
Resistor R31 limits the maximum current draw to 45 mA (nominal draw 35 mA).
Regulator output is filtered by C85 and L2. The charge stored on capacitor C1
supplies the 290-350 mA peak currents that can occur when the sensor LEDs are
turned on. Diode D12 prevents the regulator output from exceeding +7.5 volts while
the fuse, F2, provides current limit protection in the event of a regulator circuitry
failure. The RP10 (pins 1,8 and 5,6) divider network provides the CPU (via IC33)
with a means to monitor the LEDSRC status.
The +VA and -V12 supplies are regulated to +V5 (+5 volts) and -V5 (-5 volts) by
IC44 and IC43 respectively. These supplies are used by the 20 bit ADCs, the 8 bit
ADC and other circuits associated with them.
Voltage References9.3.3
A +2.5 volt precision reference supply, generated by IC35 from the 12 volt +V12
supply, is used as a reference voltage for the ADC chips IC37 and IC34.
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The +2.5 volt output from IC35 pin 6 is fed to the non-inverting input of amplifier
IC36 pin 3. Resistors R32 and R33 combine for a gain of 1.617 that provides a
+4.096 volt reference (approximately) supply, 4VREF, at IC31 pin 1.
The 4VREF is fed to IC30 pin 13 which is set up as a unity gain inverting buffer
amplifier, therefore the output at IC30 pin 14 is -4 volts. This -4 volts is used by
IC29 as a reference voltage for VLED (Voltage LED) and CNTRST (Contrast)
controls. (See sheet 4 on 2471 schematic, sheet 3 on 2775 schematic.)
Preserving RAM and Real Time Clock Data9.3.4
The NAND gate output at IC11 pin11 will be Low when the monitor is on (IC10
pin 2 is High) and High when the monitor is off (IC10 pin 2 is Low). (See sheet 4
of 5 on schematic.) This PWRON* (Power On) signal is used to prevent corruption
of RAM and clock data when the monitor is turned off. It does this by going High
and therefore denying CPU access to the RAM and clock chips so that as the power
supplies crash when the monitor is turned off, the CPU cannot send erroneous data
to the chips.
Whenever the CPU is writing information to the RAM or Real Time Clock chips,
the CPU momentarily sends the OFFDIS (Off Disable) line High. The High going
level appears at IC11 pin 2. Since the monitor is powered on, IC11 pin1 will be
High. This means IC11 pin3 momentarily goes Low, Q6 starts to conduct and IC10
pin 4 goes High. In this reset condition the /Q1 output #1 flip-flop of IC10 (pin 2)
will be held high even if the user presses the POWER key and clocks the flip-flop.
In effect, the CPU is not allowing the monitor to be turned off. The Low at IC11
pin3 will last for the duration of the RC time constant set by C21 and RP4 (pins 5,6).
These values were chosen to produce a time-out longer than the time necessary to
complete the write to RAM or Real Time Clock operation. After the RC time-out,
IC10 pin 4 returns Low and a press of the
POWER key will toggle the /Q1 output of
IC10 and the monitor will turn off. This is done to prevent corruption of RAM and
Real Time Clock data.
Low Battery Voltage Shutdown9.3.5
The CPU monitors the battery voltage and provides the user with a low battery
indicator (), messages and alarms. However, if these are ignored, a hardware
circuit will take over and shut off the monitor before the battery is damaged.
The pulse width modulator IC9 requires at least 7.6 volts at pin 7, its voltage supply,
in order to operate. This pin typically draws 10 mA of current. The resistance of the
R63 and Q8 combination is approximately 114 ohms. This equates to a voltage drop
of approximately1.14 volts. Therefore if the battery voltage drops under 9.0 volts
(approximately), IC9 will not have sufficient voltage to operate and will shut down.
Shutdown of IC9 stops current flow through transformer T1 and the secondary
supplies shut down, effectively turning off the monitor.
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When IC9 shuts down, its VREF output at pin 8 is pulled Low. This forward biases
D6 and causes the NAND gate output at IC11 pin4 to go High. The #2 flip-flop of
IC10 is clocked, and the High at the D2 input (because /Q1 is High) is transferred
to the Q2 output at pin 13. The High at pin 13 Sets the #1 flip-flop causing the /Q1
pin 2 output to go Low. This Low shuts off both MOSFETs Q7 and Q8, thereby
blocking any supply voltage from IC9 pin 7. Normally, pressing the front panel
POWER key would clock flip-flop #1 (at pin 3) and return the pin 2 output High—
but the High output at pin 13 keeps the #1 flip-flop Set—and the
no effect.
If at this point the AC MAINS is reconnected, MOSFET Q8 continues to block
current from IC9 pin 7 and the monitor remains off. Connecting the AC Mains does
however send the LINEST signal High. This High Line Status signal is brought to
IC10 pin10 where it Resets the #2 flip-flop, sending IC10 pin 13 Low and removing
the Set condition from flip-flop #1. Now, if the front panel
flip-flop #1 is clocked, IC11 pin11 goes High, MOSFETs Q7 and Q8 turn on, the
supply to IC9 pin 7 is restored, the pulse width modulator restarts, energizes T1, and
the monitor turns back on.
POWER key has
POWER key is pressed,
Timing Sequencer9.3.6
A 14 stage divider, IC39, acts as a timing sequencer. (See sheet 3 on 2471
schematic, sheet 2 on 2775 schematic.) A 3.276 MHz crystal Y2, provides a Clock
Sequence (CLKSEQ) to IC39 pin 10. The IC39 pin 11 RESET input line resets
IC39 on monitor power up.
The IC39 pin 9 Q1,output provides a clock input signal to the tone generator board
located at IC27. The IC39 pin 3 Q14 output provides a 5 ms interrupt (INT5MS) for
IC18. The Q4-Q11 outputs of IC39 become inputs to the Data Sampling Controller
IC42.
Data Sampling Controller9.3.7
The IC39 Timing Sequencer’s Q4-Q11 outputs become inputs to IC42, a PEEL
(Programmable Electrically Erasable Logic) device. The PEEL uses the CLK and
D0-D6 inputs, and the SC1 and SC2 inputs, to control data sampling by providing
sensor LED drive signals and demultiplexing for the signals returning from the
saturation sensor.
The waveforms in Figure 3.(with the exception of CLK) are only valid when both
the SC1 and SC2 inputs are low. The System Calibration inputs (SC1 and SC2)
generated by the microprocessor, are kept low, except that they are toggled high/
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low, during a Probe Off Patient alert, and during a system power up self-test. See
Calibrating the 20-Bit Analog-to-Digital Convertors on page 25.
Figure 3. Figure 1. Front-End Timing
The data sampling sequence consists of:
a. turn on the Red LED (RDLED*) and the Analog Sample line (ASAMP*)
c. sample the Red LED return signal (RDSMP*)
e. turn on the Infrared LED (IRLED*) and the Analog Sample line (ASAMP*)
f. sample the Infrared LED return signal (ISMP*)
h. turn off the Infrared LED, the Analog Sample line, and stop sampling
i. repeat the process starting at step a.
The Analog Sample (ASAMP*) line is used to nullify the effects of any ambient
light signals returning from the sensor. See Sensor Photodiode Return Path on page
24.
The IC42 INSIG* and SIGND* outputs are used in conjunction with the SC1 and
SC2 inputs. See Calibrating the 20-Bit Analog-to-Digital Convertors on page 25.
The IC42 pin 14 external sequencer (SYNC) line is equivalent to the PEEL’s D1
input. It provides a “sync” pulse to the pulse width modulator on the power supply
board in order to keep power supply switching spikes from interfering with data
sampling operations.
Sensor LED Drive Circuits9.3.8
The VLED line voltage is derived from IC30 pin 8 which is controlled by the
Digital to Analog Converter IC29. (See sheet 4 on 2471 schematic, sheet 3 on 2775
schematic.) When address line A0 is high (IC29 pin 6) and both WR* (IC29 pin 16)
and DACCS* (IC29 pin 15) are low the D/A Converter is enabled. The data on lines
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D0-D7 (IC30 pins 14-7) now control the output voltage of IC30 pin 8 (VLED)
based on the VREFB voltage on IC29 pin 18.
When the RDLED* signal at IC42 pin 18 goes low (logic 0), Q14 turns off and the
Red LED signal (VLED from IC30 pin 8) at R37 is divided by R37 and R41, finally
causing IC36 pin8 to go high. This positive output turns Q11 on and current flows
from the LED source (LEDSRC), through the Red LED in the sensor (it turns on)
returning as LED1SK (LED1 sink) across Q11 and the current limiting resistor R53
to ground. (See sheet 3 on 2471 schematic, sheet 2 on 2775 schematic.)
When RDLED* returns high (logic 1), Q14 is biased on, forcing IC36 pin8 to
ground potential: Q11 is biased off, and as a result, the Red LED in the sensor is
also off.
The Infrared LED drive circuit operates in the same manner as the Red LED drive
discussed above. The IRLED* signal at IC42 pin 17 activates Q13 the LED2S
signal causes a positive signal at IC36 pin 14, and current can flow from the
LEDSRC supply through the sensor’s Infrared LED, Q12, and the current limiting
R52 to ground.
Sensor Photodiode Return Path9.3.9
Light, from the sensor’s Red or Infrared LED, shines through the pulsating vascular
bed (the patient’s finger, toe, etc.) placed between the LEDs and the photodiode.
Some of this light emerges from the tissue and impinges on the photodiode, causing
the photodiode to conduct current. IC40 pins 1-3 is set up as a differential amplifier
that converts this input current to a voltage at the amplifier output. The sensors are
wired such that photodiode current produces a positive voltage at IC40 pin 1
The voltage at IC40 pin 1 is presented to an analog switch IC41 pin 6. This switch
is controlled at pin8 by INSIG* (Input Signal) from IC42, and will be closed (IC41
pins6 and7 connected) except if the monitor is in a Probe Off Patient condition or
is undergoing its Self-Test at system power up. The switch IC41 pins 9-11,
controlled from SIGND* (Signal Ground) at IC42 will be open (no connection
between IC41 pins10 and 11) except as noted above for the switch at IC41 pins 6-
8. As a result, the IC40 pin 1 voltage passes undisturbed to the high pass filter
consisting of R59 and C90.
As shown in Figure 3., the ASAMP* signal is active whenever either sensor LED
is turned on. This causes Q15 to turn off and the charge at C90 passes through the
unity gain buffer to IC40 pin 7.
1
.
If the signal at IC40 pin 7 is the product of the Red LED being turned on, then
RDSMP* from IC42 pin 12 will go low and close the switch at IC41 pins 2-3,
thereby presenting the signal to a sample and hold circuit consisting of R54 and
1. The Model 520A uses SuperBright™ sensors. If a non-SuperBright™ sensor is connected, IC40
pin 1 will go negative—a condition that causes an “Incompatible Probe” message to be displayed.
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C100 (that maintains the signal until next sample pulse arrives), a gain stage, (IC38
pin 1), a filter/divider network (C87, R45 and R46), and finally, to the Red channel
Analog-to-Digital Convertor (ADC) IC34.
If the signal at IC40 pin 7 is the product of the Infrared LED being turned on, then
ISMP* from IC42 pin 13 will go low and close the switch at IC41 pins 14-15,
thereby presenting the signal to a sample and hold circuit consisting of R55 and C96
(that maintains the signal until next sample pulse arrives), a gain stage, (IC38 pin
7), a filter/divider network (C88, R49 and R50), and finally, to the Infrared channel
Analog-to-Digital Convertor IC37.
Again referencing Figure 3., the ASAMP* line returns to a logic high when neither
LED is being driven, causing Q15 to turn on. With Q15 conducting, any charge at
C90 is discharged to ground and the next pulse will charge C90 from a known level.
If it were not for Q15, any charge remaining on C90 from the previous pulse or from
ambient light reaching the photodiode would be added to the charge from a new
pulse—creating measurement errors.
Calibrating the 20-Bit Analog-to-Digital Convertors9.3.10
The 20-bit ADCs are calibrated as part of the system self-test which occurs each
time the monitor is turned on. At power up, the microprocessor sets the CAL line
high. The System Calibrations input SC1 is set high and SC2 is reset to a logic low.
The CS5503 ADC will not operate while the CAL line is high. On the falling edge
of the CAL signal, the ADC will initiate a calibration cycle determined by the state
of the SC1 and SC2 inputs.
The high at SC1 and the low at SC2 cause the Data Sampling Controller, IC42, to
set INSIG* high and reset SIGND* to a logic low. The high INSIG* opens the
switch at IC41 pin8 so that IC41 pins 6 and 7 are no longer connected—
disconnecting the returning photodiode signal from the rest of the circuitry. The low
SIGND* signal closes the switch at IC41 pin9 and as a result, the input to the C90R59 high pass filter (and thus the entire ADC input circuitry) is brought to ground
potential.
The CAL line (which went high at power up) is reset low and ADCs IC34 and IC37
begin their calibration cycles. Because the analog input circuitry is grounded via
SIGND*, only circuit offset voltages can be present at the (pin 9 AIN) input. The
calibration cycle sets the ADC “zero” point to equal this voltage, thus compensating
for any circuitry offsets. The ADC then sets its “full scale” point to equal the voltage
at its VREF (pin 10) input. This completes the calibration cycle.
The ADC can now start sampling its input and converting it to a 20-bit digital word.
The processor resets SC1 to a logic low, causing IC41 pin9 to open and IC41 pin8
to close. The photodiode signal can now reach the ADCs. See Sensor Photodiode
Return Path on page 24.
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20-Bit Analog-to-Digital Conversion9.3.11
Data from the Red and Infrared channels is sampled by the 20-bit measurement
ADCs, IC34 and IC37 respectively. The analog input at pin 9 is converted to a
digital representation with 20-bit resolution based on the input magnitude.
The CS5503 convertor continuously samples its input, converts the value to a
digital word, puts the word in its output buffer (overwriting previous buffer
contents), then repeats the process by again sampling its input. The frequency of the
sample/convert/overwrite-buffer sequence is based on the 3.2768 MHz clock signal
at the ADC pin 3 (CLKSEQ) input.
The microprocessor starts a read cycle of the Infrared channel by bringing IC37 pin
16 (Chip Select Channel 1) low. A Red channel read starts when IC34 pin 16 (Chip
Select Channel 2) is brought low.
On the falling edge of the ADC’s CS*, the output word’s MSB (most significant
bit) appears at the pin-20 SDATA (Serial Data) output. The SDATA line connects
directly to the microprocessor’s serial input (RXS) pin. The remaining bits (in
descending order) are output from SDATA with subsequent falling edges of the
Serial Clock (SCLK) input at pin 19. The SDATA output automatically goes to a 3state (high impedance) condition after completing a word transmission, thus freeing
the data line for other uses (i.e., the other ADC channel).
The Serial Clock speed is controlled through the digital board PEEL IC18. This
clock rate is significantly slower than the ADC sampling rate. As a result, the ADC
rewrites its output buffer with new information at a faster rate than the data can be
read from the buffer. No conflict occurs, however, because while CS* is low
(during the read cycle), the ADC does not update its output buffer—the current
word is not overwritten. After the processor receives the entire word, it allows the
convertor’s CS* to return high, and the ADC resumes its sample/convert/overwritebuffer cycle.
Sensor Status Decoding and Conversion9.3.12
The microprocessor monitors several sensor parameters in addition to the Red and
Infrared data channels. It monitors the status parameters, as well as the voltage of
the monitor’s internal battery.
The 8-to-1 multiplexor, IC33, decodes the A0AUX-A2AUX input address lines and
connects one of eight status parameter inputs (labeled channels 0-7 at IC33) to the
multiplexor output at IC33 pin 3. Resistor R29 and diode D13 prevent negative
voltages from reaching the input to the analog-to-digital convertor, IC31.
IC31 is an 8-bit analog-to-digital convertor with a serial data output. While the IC31
Chip Select (CS
mode. When CS
(D7) of the PREVIOUS data conversion becomes available at the DOUT pin. The
) input is high, the CLK input and DOUT output are in 3-state
is brought low (under processor control), the most significant bit
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remaining bits (D6-D0) are shifted out on subsequent falling edges of the CLK
input. On the clock pulse following the one that shifts out the least significant bit
(D0), the CLK and DOUT lines are returned to 3-state and the ADC performs a new
conversion based on the input it receives from the IC33 channel selected by the
A0AUX-A2AUX input address lines.
The ADC sample/convert/store-result cycle is based on internal chip timing and not
the CLK input which (along with CS
) only controls serial data output. Thus the CS
line is free to return high once the ADC cycle begins.
Sensor Status Parameters9.3.13
The sensor (and battery) status parameters input to the multiplexor IC33 are
described below. Note that channel number refers not to the IC33 pin number, but
to the signal label (e.g., channel I0 signal resides at IC33 pin 13).
Channel I0: ADCV12.
This is an extra input to the multiplexer IC33 pin 13. It is unused as of this writing.
Channel I1: Auxiliary Input.
This is an extra input to the multiplexer IC33 pin 14. It is unused as of this writing.
Channel I2: Photodiode DC Level.
Resistors R40, RP8 (pins 1, 2) and capacitor C97 form a voltage divider and low
pass filter that provide a measure of the mean DC level at the output of the
photodiode current-to-voltage amplifier IC40 pin 1. This channel (IC33 pin 15) is
used in determining ambient light interference. If this line is examined while the
sensor’s Red and Infrared LEDs are turned off, then any DC level at IC40 pin 1
must be the result of ambient light impinging on the photodiode. If the DC shift is
in excess of limits set in the software, a Light Interference message appears on the
monitor’s display.
Channel I3: Sensor LED Supply Voltage.
This channel, at IC33 pin 12, monitors the sensor LED supply voltage through a
voltage divider consisting of RP10 (pins 5, 6) and RP8 (pins 1, 8). If a fault occurs
that causes the LED supply fuse F2 to blow, or if the sensor wires are shorted, this
channel reports the condition and the Message Center displays
PROBE FAILURE.
Channel I4: Incompatible Probe Detection
The input at IC33 pin 1 provides the processor with an incompatible probe indicator
(words probe and sensor are interchangeable). The photodiode output voltage at
IC40 pin 1 will be positive if a SuperBright™ sensor is connected to the monitor.
This positive signal passes through the high pass filter of C73 and RP10 (pins 7, 8)
to the amplifier inverting input IC36 pin 6, where it is summed with the -5 volt
output from IC43. The resultant voltage at IC33 pin 1 will be approximately +2.81
volts with no photodiode input. This voltage drops as the (positive) photodiode
signal at IC40 pin 1 increases. If the IC40 pin 1 signal goes negative, as would
happen if a non-SuperBright™ 8600 series sensor were connected to the monitor,
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the cumulative effect of the -5 volts and the negative photodiode signal passing
through D14 and R34 would be to send the IC36 pin7 output to its positive rail (+12
volts). The processor recognizes this higher voltage and causes an
PROBE message to displayed in the Message Center.
Channel I5: Infrared LED Cathode Voltage.
A low pass filter consisting of RP10 (pins 3, 4), RP8 (pins 1, 7) and C89 provides
a means to measure the cathode voltage of the sensor’s Infrared LED. If the channel
at IC33 pin 5 is sampled the monitor can determine if the LED is open circuit (zero
volts at IC33 pin 5) or operational (approximately 2.5 volts at IC33 pin 5). If not
operational, display messages such as
FAULTY PROBE are generated.
Channel I6: Battery Supply Voltage
The monitor’s internal battery voltage is divided down by RP3 (pins 7, 8) and RP8
(pins 1, 5). The voltage at IC33 pin 2 is monitored and if its magnitude is less than
a predetermined value (encoded in the software) the monitor lights and/or flashes
its front panel battery indicator. This provides the user with a low battery warning.
INCOMPATIBLE
PROBE I.R. LED FAILED or ERROR -
Channel I7: Red LED Cathode Voltage.
A low pass filter consisting of RP10 (pins 1, 2), RP8 (pins 1, 8), and C92 provides
a means to measure the cathode voltage of the sensor’s Red LED. If the channel at
IC33 pin 4 is sampled the monitor can determine if the LED is open circuit (zero
volts at IC33 pin 4) or operational (approximately 2.5 volts at IC33 pin 4). If not
operational, display messages such as PROBE RED LED FAILED or ERROR -
FAULTY PROBE are generated.
Microprocessor9.3.14
A Hitachi HD64180RP microprocessor directs the actions of the Model 520A Pulse
Oximeter. (See sheet 2 on 2471 schematic, sheet 1 on 2775 schematic.) The
processor, IC16, is operated at 6.144 MHz (half the12.288 MHz frequency of
crystal Y1), has an 8-bit data bus and a 19-bit address bus (the 520A uses only 18bits). The microprocessor also provides two asynchronous serial communication
channels, a clocked serial I/O port and various interrupt and control signals. The +5
volt VCC supply to the processor is first sent through inductor FB1, a ferrite bead,
before powering the chip at IC16 pin 32.
Memory9.3.15
The Model 520A system software is located at IC17, a 27C010 EPROM. The 32 K
byte RAM, IC20, stores trend data, system power up settings (averaging times,
serial output parameters, etc.), and provides an area for system (scratchpad)
memory requirements. Since IC20 is powered from the VBACK supply, RAM
memory is retained when the monitor is turned off and it becomes available again
when the monitor is turned back on.
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The ROM at IC17 is read when its Chip Enable line (IC17 pin 22) is brought low
by the ROMCS* signal at IC25 pin 3, and the processor brings its Read line (IC16
pin 63) low—thereby activating the ROM Output Enable line at IC17 pin 24. Under
these conditions, ROM data from the specified address bus location is made
available to the data bus for use by the processor.
The RAM (IC20) is activated when its Chip Select line RAMCS* (IC20 pin 20) is
brought low, via IC25 pin 8. When the ME* line at IC25 pin 5 is low, and the
inverse of address line A17 at IC25 pin 4 is low, output pin 6 of IC25 will go low.
This in turn will drive IC25 pin 10 low, with PWRON* low at IC25 pin 9, IC25 pin
8 will be low (RAMCS*). If at that time, OE
occurs, whereas a RAM Write will occur if WE
(IC20 pin 22) is low, a RAM Read
(IC20 pin 27) is low.
Real Time Clock (RTC)9.3.16
A Real Time Clock provides the Model 520A the ability to time stamp collected
(printed) trend data. (See sheet 4 on 2471 schematic, sheet 3 on 2775 schematic.)
The 32.768 kHz crystal, Y3, provides the timing signals for the clock chip, IC24,
which is powered from the VBACK supply so that the clock can continue to keep
time when the monitor is turned off (provided the monitor’s 12 volt internal battery
is connected and maintains at least a nominal charge).
The RTC is activated when its Chip Select line (CS0*) at IC24 pin 2 is brought low.
With the monitor on PWRON* will be low (IC25 pin 13), the RTC* line will be
brought low by the processor through IC22 pin 14, these lines drive RTCCS (Real
Time Clock Chip Select IC25 pin 11) low. If at this time, the RD* (IC24 pin 8) input
is low, a RTC Read occurs, whereas a RTC Write will occur if the WR* (IC24 pin
10) input is low. Addressing is handled by A0-A3 (pins 4-7) and data I/O through
D0-D3 (pins 14-11).
Sound generator9.3.17
The programmable tone controller IC27 is replaced with the Tone Generator
Replacement board 2755-01, this is used to drive the monitor’s audio circuit. The
tone generator is clocked by IC39 pin9 from the 1.638 MHz signal, Q1. The tone
generator is enabled by the processor when IC22 pin12 is brought low. While CE*
is low, WR* is brought low and data bus information including frequency (pitch)
and attenuation (volume) is accepted by the tone generator. The Ready signal (IC27
pin 4) goes low while accepting data and the processor is put into a Wait state until
IC27 finishes its task; then Ready returns high and the processor continues its
operations.
The AUDOUT output at IC27 pin 7 drives the audio amplifier IC26. The amplifier
output is coupled through capacitors C55 and brought to J109 as the SNDOUT
(Sound Out) line. The speaker which is mounted in the chassis is connected to J109,
LS1 is not installed on the 2471 Main Board.
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Keypanel Interface9.3.18
The12 keys (switches) on the Model 520A front panel are connected to the 2471
Main Board through a ribbon cable at J104. Each key (except
to an 8-bit latch (either IC14 or IC15). When any of these keys is pressed, the
corresponding latch input is brought low. The processor continually reads the status
of these latch outputs, the RDKEY* enables IC14 when low and the RDKEY_2*
line enables IC15 when brought low.
POWER key ON/OFF signal is sent through J104 pin 15. The AC Line Status
The
signal, LINEST, is generated by the power supply, and is high (+5 volts) when the
monitor is connected to the AC Line (Mains) and the rear panel switch is set to “|”.
This +5 volt level is sent to LED D2 (the green indicator) on the keypanel via
J104 pin 16. The LINEST signal is also input to the latch at IC14 pin 8 so that the
CPU can detect if the unit is operating on AC line power (IC14 pin 8 high) or on
battery power (IC14 pin 8 low). Diode D9 keeps current from backfeeding into
IC14 when the monitor is turned off but still connected to the AC line.
The 2MIN (D3), AUDIO OFF (D4), ALERT (D5), and LOW BAT (D1) LEDs are
driven by the 8-bit latch IC13. When each of the corresponding signals is driven
high the appropriate LED on the keypanel is illuminated. See I/O Device Controller
on page 31.
POWER) is connected
Display Interface9.3.19
The display is connected to the 2471 Main Board at J107. It is controlled by the
processor using the RD* (Read), WR* (Write), and DISPCS* (Display Chip Select)
lines. Data bits D0-D7 are used as input/output lines and A0 is used in conjunction
with the RD* and WR* lines to distinguish between read and write operations as
listed below.
A0
HighStatus Read
LowData ReadData Write
Table 1. Display Command/Data table.
RD*
Low
The CNTRST (Contrast) line is controlled by pressing the front panel key. When
depressed and held the processor controls the digital to analog converter IC29, line
A0 is brought low along with WR* and DACCS*, the data on D0-D7 controls the
voltage at IC30 pin 7 which can vary from 0-4 volts. The output of IC30 pin 7, along
with 4VREF feeds a summing amplifier (IC30 pins 1, 2, 3). The output of the
summing amplifier IC30 pin 3 controls the base of Q10 which in turn controls the
contrast of the display through a variable negative voltage.
WR*
Low
Command
Write
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The backlight for the display is controlled by the DSPBR (Display Bright) line.
When DSPBR is high the gate of Q16 is biased off, current flows from Vcc through
R51 to IC45. This sets the backlight for low illumination. The illumination of the
backlight is made greater when DSPBR is made low, this biases Q16 on which
essentially shorts out R51 allowing more current to flow into IC45 creating a full
backlight.
I/O Device Controller9.3.20
The A/D Converter Chip Selects, serial A/D Chip Selects, Sensor Status Decoding
and NEXT* line are all controlled by IC28 when selected by the OPORT line (IC21
pin 10). The OPORT line will go high when the L1* and WR* line both go low at
IC23 pins 13 and 12, this will send output pin IC23 pin 11 low which drives inverter
IC21 pin 10 high enabling IC28.
A 3 to 8 decoder is used to control the DACCS*, RTC*, DISPC*, AUD*, KEYS*,
L1*, L2*, 2KEYS* lines. when the IOE* line goes low and the LIR* line goes high
being inverted by IC21 pin 2 and presented to IC22 pin 5 as a low enable line IC22
is enabled, Q0-Q7 will be driven low depending upon the A4, A5 and A6 lines on
pins 1, 2, 3 respectively on IC22.
With the LPORT line high IC13 is enabled, this latches the data on lines D0-D7
(1D-8D pins 2-9) on its output pins 19-12 (1Q-8Q respectively), the outputs
correspond to the following eight lines:
CAL-used by the A/D Convertors on power up to compensate for front end voltage
offsets.
TML-Two Minute LED drives the LED on the front display.
AOL-Audio Out LED drives the LED on the front panel.
ARL-Alert LED drives the LED on the front panel.
KJL*-drives Q17 when high which in turn drives the Alert Bar LEDs via J105.
BTL-Battery Low LED on the front panel.
DSPBR-(not used on the 520A)
OFFDIS-sent to the Power On/Off section of the circuitry to prevent the monitor
from being turned off while writing to RAM.
Watchdog Timer9.3.21
The Watchdog Timer provides a system reset function in the event a hardware or
software “glitch” occurs. The PEEL IC18 forms the heart of the Watchdog circuit.
(See sheet 2 on 2471 schematic, sheet 1 on 2775 schematic.)
At powerup and at specific intervals thereafter, the microprocessor outputs a logic
high to IC18 pin 8, WDOG (Watchdog). The WDOG signal combines with other
signals within the PEEL and as a result the Watchdog Clear (WDCLR) open drain
output at IC18 pin 12 is continually brought low. This discharges the capacitor C46
before it can charge up (via RP2 pins 1 and 2) past the input threshold of IC21 pin 9.
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If the WDOG pulse does not appear at regular intervals, as the result of a software
or hardware problem, the RC charges up and IC21 pin 8 goes low producing a
Watchdog Time-out (WDTO*) input at IC18 pin 11. WDTO* combines with other
signals within the PEEL and causes the open drain Master Reset (MR) output at
IC18 pin 13 to be brought low.
A low MR causes C45 to discharge, forcing IC21 pin6 high. This sends a reset pulse
to the system. It also sets the Reset Input (RESIN) signal at IC18 pin 9 high which
causes RESET* at IC18 pin 19 to activate low. The active RESET line causes the
microprocessor (IC16 pin 7) and the display module to be reset. The monitor then
performs its powerup self-test routines, and if the “glitch” has been cleared, the
monitor resumes normal operation. If the problem still exists, a self-test or other
error should be displayed.
Serial I/O Controller9.3.22
Digital data from the three Analog-To-Digital Convertors is read by the CPU
through its clocked serial data input (RXS) at IC16 pin 52. The PEEL IC18 acts as
the Clocked Serial I/O (CSI/O) Controller.
Except during powerup or Watchdog Timer reset,IC39 pin 3 provides an interrupt
to the CSI/O controller in the form of a 5 millisecond period square-wave input to
IC18 pin 7 (INT5MS).
On the rising edge of INT5MS, a CPU interrupt request is generated when IC18 pin
18 (CPUINIT*) goes low. The CPU responds by sending the clock input to CSI/O
controller (CKS) at IC18 pin 6 low. (This CKS line is inactive high unless a serial
receive operation is in progress.) The CPU also sets up the ADC decode lines AA1
and AA0 at IC18 pins 5 and 4, and as a result, one of the ADC chip select lines
(CSADC1*, CSADC2*, CSADC3*) is brought low, and the CPUINIT* line is
disabled.
On the rising CKS signal a CLKS output pulse at IC18 pin 14 is sent as a serial clock
input to the ADC selected by the decode lines. Decode results are shown below.
AA1 AA0 Decode
00Red LED 20-bit ADC
01Infrared LED 20-bit ADC
11Sensor Status 8-bit ADC
10Internal CSI/O signal (TEND)
Table 2. CSI/O Decode Lines
Successive CKS/CLKS pulses cause the ADC data to be shifted out of the ADC
(most significant bit first) along the serial data line (SDATA) to the CPU serial
input (RXS) at IC16 pin 52.
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After receiving the correct number of bits for the ADC being read, the CPU changes
the AA1 and AA0 decode lines and exerts the Next line (NEXT*) at IC18 pin 9 low.
This restarts the serial data shifting out of the newly selected ADC.
After all three ADCs have been read, the CPU sets the AA1 and AA0 decode lines
to exert the internal TEND signal and set the 8-bit ADC to the next channel (so that
it has time to settle before the next read of the ADC). This re-enables the CPUINIT
line. At this point the CSI/O controller is reset awaiting an INT5MS pulse to begin
the cycle again.
RS232 Serial Communication9.3.23
The Model 520A supports serial (RS232) communication with external devices via
the monitor’s rear panel connector. Signals to and from the rear panel RS232
connector are electrically isolated from the rest of the Model 520A electronics by
four opto-isolators (IC3-IC6). (See sheet 5 on 2471 schematic, sheet 4 on 2775
schematic.)
An isolated secondary coil from transformer T1 is rectified and filtered by D1 and
C1 before being input to the +5 volt regulator IC2. The regulated output of IC2 is
sent to pin 25 of the 25-pin D connector on the rear panel in order to power the
optional Analog Module or Telemetry transmitter. The supply also powers IC1.
The Dual RS232 Transmitter/Receiver, IC1, uses a single +5 volt supply (pin 16).
The two Receive (Rx) inputs can accept ±30 volt levels, while the two Transmit
(Tx) lines output ±9 volt levels. The four level translators within the chip turn the
RS232 level signals to 5 volt TTL/CMOS compatible levels.
Two signals lines TX0 and TX1 transmit data from the CPU across the optoisolators ICs 3 and 4 to IC1. Here the signals are level shifted to the standard ±9 volt
levels and sent to the rear panel connector.
When the CPU brings the TX0 signal at R62 Low, the LED portion of IC3 becomes
forward biased and illuminates and causes the transistor portion of the device to
conduct. Therefore, when TX0 is Low, IC1 pin 11 is Low and when TX0 is High,
IC1 pin 11 is also High. All four opto-isolators work in the same way. IC1 level
shifts its input at pin 11 and outputs RS232 standard ±9 volt levels at the TX signal
at J101 pin 3. This transmit signal is used to output data to RS232 devices including
the Hewlett-Packard ThinkJet Printer and the Novametrix Model 315 Printer.
The CPU TX1 signal crosses the isolation barrier at IC4. The 0-5 volt opto-isolator
output at IC4 pin 5 is used to bring data to the Optional 9622-01 Analog Module.
The IC4 pin 5 output is also brought to IC1 pin 10. The level shifted output at IC1
pin 7 is unused (except for factory test use).
The Receive (RX) line at J101 pin 2 and the Clear To Send (CTS) line at J101 pin
6 are input signals to the Model 520A. They are level shifted by IC1 and sent across
the isolation barrier by ICs5 and 6 respectively.
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The transmit signal TX1, is dedicated to communication with the Optional Analog
Module (Catalog Number 9622-01) which when connected to the rear panel
connector, provides analog representations of the SpO
plethysmogram signal, and a pass through port for the RS232 connector.
The transmit output TX0 from the CPU and the Receive (RX0) and Clear To Send
(CTS*) inputs to the CPU are connected to the rear panel RS232 connector.
and Pulse Rate values, a
2
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10 Maintenance
General10.1
This section presents recommended maintenance schedules for the Model 520A
and information on general maintenance, such as battery and fuse replacement,
disassembly and assembly instructions, and system software updates.
Maintenance Schedules10.2
The electronic circuits within the Novametrix Model 520A Pulse Oximeter monitor
do not require scheduled calibration or service. However, in order to maximize
battery life, the monitor’s internal battery should be exercised monthly. Novametrix
recommends the following maintenance schedules.
1
• Cleaning and Sterilization:
Perform as required. See Cleaning and Sterilization on page 36.
• Battery Life and Maintenance:
See Battery Life and Maintenance on page 37.
• Functional Test:
The test may also be used as a “spot check” to verify system operation if reports
of malfunctions are received. The test verifies overall functional integrity of the
monitor and sensors. Section 12, Functional Test, on page 51
• Accuracy Test:
This test, which requires the use of the Model TB500B Sensor Simulator,
verifies the performance accuracy of the Model 520A. If the monitor does not
pass the accuracy test, the Calibration and Adjustment test should be performed.
See Section 13, Accuracy Test, on page 55.
• Calibration Tests:
These tests contain information on calibrating the electronic circuits within the
Model 520A and should only be performed if the monitor fails to pass the
Functional and/or Accuracy Tests. Only qualified service personnel should
attempt to perform the Calibration and Adjustment Test. See Section 14,
Calibration Tests, on page 59.
1. At the customer’s request, Novametrix will provide repair and calibration services under the terms
of a Service Contract. Contact the Novametrix Service Department for contract details.
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Cleaning and Sterilization10.3
Model 520A Monitor10.3.1
• Turn the monitor off and unplug from the AC (Mains) line before cleaning.
• The monitor can be cleaned and disinfected with solutions such as a 70%
isopropyl alcohol, 2% glutheralhyde, or 10% bleach solution. Then wipe down
with a water-dampened clean cloth to rinse. Dry before use.
• Do not immerse the monitor.
• Do not attempt to sterilize the monitor.
Finger Sensor10.3.2
• The sensor can be cleaned and disinfected with solutions such as a 70%
isopropyl alcohol, 2% glutheralhyde, or 10% bleach solution. Then wipe down
with a water-dampened clean cloth to rinse. Dry before use.
• Make certain that the finger sensor windows are clean and dry before reuse.
• Do not immerse the finger sensor.
• Do not attempt to sterilize the finger sensor.
• After cleaning the finger sensor, verify that the sensor is physically intact, with
no broken or frayed wires or damaged parts. Make certain that the connectors
are clean and dry, with no signs of contamination or corrosion. Do not use a
broken or damaged sensor or one with wet, contaminated or corroded
connectors.
Y-SENSOR™ and Y-STRIP™ Taping System10.3.3
• Do not immerse connector on the Y-Sensor.
• The Y-Sensor may be immersed—up to, but not including, the connector, in a
2% glutheralhyde solution, or 10% bleach solution. Refer to manufacturer’s
instructions and standard hospital protocols to determine recommended times
for disinfection and sterilization.
• Rinse thoroughly with water and dry before use (do not rinse the connector).
• Do not attempt to sterilize Y-Sensor except as stated above.
• After cleaning or sterilizing the Y-Sensor, verify that the sensor is physically
intact, with no broken or frayed wires or damaged parts. Make certain that the
connectors are clean and dry, with no signs of contamination or corrosion. Do
not use a broken or damaged sensor or one with wet, contaminated, or corroded
connectors.
• Treat Y-Strip Tapes and foam wraps in accordance with hospital protocol for
single-patient use items.
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Battery Life and Maintenance
Battery Life and Maintenance10.4
The monitor was shipped from the factory with a fully charged battery. Since the
monitor draws some battery power even while turned off, it is recommended that
the monitor be operated on line power for the first 24 hours to allow ample time for
the battery to fully recharge.
The monitor may be operated on line power while the battery is recharging.
Approximately 16 hours are required to fully recharge a discharged battery.
During prolonged periods of storage or shipment, the battery may discharge enough
to prevent the unit from turning on while operated from battery power. If this
occurs, plug in the line cord, set the switch on the rear panel to the “|” On position,
ensure that the green indicator on the front panel is illuminated, and allow the
monitor to charge for 24 hours before switching it on.
Mains Voltage Configuration10.5
The rear panel power entry module indicates the mains voltage setting for the
monitor. Check that the voltage is correct before attaching the AC line cord and
powering the monitor. The Model 2001 can be set to operate from 100-120 VAC
50/60Hz or 200-240VAC 50/60Hz.
Instructions for fuse replacement and changing the mains voltage setting follow.
CAUTION: Replace fuses with same type and rating. Verify proper fuse value for mains voltage
setting (see table below)
.
Fuse Replacement 10.5.1
1. Check that the monitor is OFF.
2. Set the rear panel power entry module switch to OFF (“O”). Remove the AC
line cord from the power entry module.
3. Using a flat blade screwdriver, pry the fuse access door open to expose the
fuse housing. Note the orientation of the fuse housing (this determines the
mains operating voltage).
Mains VoltageFuses (Slo Blo)
100-120 VAC0.5 A 250V
200-240 VAC250mA 250V
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Power entry module
Fuse access door
Fuse housing
4. Pry the fuse housing out from the power entry module.
Fuse housing
NOTE: 5 mm X 20 mm fuses are
OR
3AG type5 X 20mm type
installed toward the “back” of the
fuse housing as shown
5. Replace the blown fuse(s) with the proper type and rating.
6. Reinstall the fuse housing. When positioning the housing into the power entry
module make sure that it is oriented correctly. Press the fuse housing back into
the power entry module.
7. Close the fuse access door and verify that the proper mains operating voltage
is displayed.
Line operating voltage
115V
Changing the Mains Voltage Setting10.5.2
1. Check that the monitor is OFF.
2. Set the rear panel power entry module switch to OFF (“O”). Remove the line
cord from the power entry module.
CAUTION: Replace fuses with same type and rating. Verify proper fuse value for mains voltage
setting (see table below)
.
Mains VoltageFuses (Slo Blo)
100-120 VAC0.5 A 250V
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200-240 VAC250mA 250V
3. Using a flat blade screwdriver, pry the fuse access door open to expose the
fuse housing. Pry the fuse housing out from the power entry module.
Fuse housing
Fuse access door
4. Install the proper type and rating fuse for the mains voltage setting required.
5. Position the housing into the power entry module so that the desired voltage
is furthest away from the switch (see below).
Set for 100-120V operation
Set for 200-240V Operation
6. Close the fuse access door and verify that the proper mains operating voltage
is displayed.
Line operating voltage
115 V
230V
AC Mains on older style assemblies10.5.3
The Model 520A will operate on line voltages of 100, 120, 220 or 240 VAC ± 10%
at 50/60 Hz. At 100/120 VAC,two 0.5 Amp, 250 Volt, Slo-Blo (time delay) AC
Mains fuses are required, while Two T 250 mA, 250 Volt fuses are required when
operating at 220 or 240 VAC. For continued protection against fire hazard, replace
only with fuse(s) of the same type and rating. The rear panel Power Entry Module
(PEM) houses the AC Mains fuses and is where the input voltage is selected. It also
houses the AC Mains Power switch: set to “|”, AC Mains power is presented to the
internal circuitry; set to the “0” position, power does not pass through the PEM.
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Replacing the AC Mains Fuse(s)10.5.4
1. Turn off the Model 520A. Set the rear panel AC Mains power switch to “0”
and disconnect the line cord from the monitor.
2. Place a screwdriver into the Fuse Access Slot and pry open the Fuse Access
Door.
Line Cord Receptacle
115Vac
Voltage Select IndicatorFuse Acces Slot
Figure 4. Power Entry Fuse Access Door Opening
Power Switch
O
3. With the Fuse Access Door open pull the fuse(s) out by pulling on the point
of the arrow indicator, the fuse holder assembly will slide out.
Fuse Holder Assembly
115Vac
O
Fuse Holder Assembly
Figure 5. Fuse Removal
4. After replacing the fuse(s), snap the fuseholder assemblies into the PEM and
shut the Fuse Access Door.
Changing the AC Mains Voltage10.5.5
1. Turn off the Model 520A. Set the rear panel AC Mains power switch to “0”
and disconnect the line cord from the monitor.
2. Place a screwdriver into the Fuse Access Slot and pry open the Fuse Access
Door.
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3. Using needle-nosed pliers, pull the Voltage Selector Drum from the PEM.
Note the orientation of the drum; the proper voltage should face out.
Voltage Selector Drum
115Vac
O
Figure 6. Power Entry Module Voltage Selector Drum Removal
4. Set the Voltage Selector Drum so that the printed side of the correct voltage
faces you. The voltage selections are pictured below.
115Vac
O
115Vac
230Vac
OR
Figure 7. Power Entry Module Voltage Selection Adjustment
5. Snap the Voltage Selector Drum back into the PEM. Be sure that the Voltage
Setting Indicator shows the proper voltage. Close the Fuse Access Door.
Assembly Exchanges10.6
Disassembly should be performed by qualified personnel. Follow proper grounding
procedures to avoid damage to internal components from static discharge.
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1. Turn the Model 520A Off. Disconnect the line cord and sensor. Remove the
four cover screws from the bottom cover. Holding both case halves together,
flip the monitor right-side up.
2. Lift the top cover from the monitor. Use a gentle rocking motion to lift first
one side and then the other side a little at a time. Set the Red Alert Bar lens
aside with the cover for safe keeping.
Remove Line Cord
Remove these
(4) four screws.
Figure 8. Removing the Top Cover
P109 Speaker
P102 Power Supply
2471 Main Board
P105 Alert Bar
P108 Sensor
P104 Keyboard
Figure 9. Monitor Assembly
P106 Backlight
P103 Display
3. Unplug P102 The Power Supply connector from the 2471 Main Board,
disconnect P109 (Speaker), P108 (Sensor), P104 (Keypanel), P106
(Backlight), P105 (Alert Bar), and P103 (Display). Unscrew 2471 Main
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Board from the rear panel. Remove the front Bezel assembly then slide the
2471 Main Board out, the 2472 Power Supply Board and Battery should be
exposed.
4. The separate sections of the monitor can now be removed.
Battery Connection
to Power
Supply P302
Battery
2472 Power Supply Board
SpO2 Input Assy
Figure 10. 520A Assembly with 2471 Main Board Removed
5. IMPORTANT. The battery is connected to the Power Supply Board through
connector J302. Before attempting to apply power to the monitor ensure all
connections are properly made, then connect the AC mains and turn the PEM
switch to “|”, ensure that the on the front panel illuminates before powering
up.
6. Remove/replace the various assemblies as needed. IMPORTANT: The
monitor will be damaged if power is applied to it while cables or assemblies
are improperly connected.
7. After the monitor is fully assembled perform safety checks. Reconnect the
line cord to the AC Mains and to the monitor. Set the AC Mains switch to the
“|” (On) position. Verify the indicator illuminates. Turn the monitor on.
8. Measure the AC leakage current from the monitor’s chassis to earth ground
with the monitor grounded, ungrounded, and ungrounded reverse polarity.
When operating from 100/120 VAC, no leakage current may be greater than
25 µA. If operating at 220/240 VAC, no leakage current may be greater than
50 µA.
9. With the monitor grounded, measure from the AC line to the SaO
Input
2
connector pins. When operating from 100/120 VAC, no leakage current may
be greater than 25 µA. If operating at 220/240 VAC, no leakage current may
be greater than 50 µA.
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Changing System Software10.7
The system software is contained in EPROM IC17 on the 2775 Main Board. New
software releases are made available from time-to-time. These new releases may
add features or be maintenance upgrades. To install a new EPROM:
1. Follow the steps listed in Assembly Exchanges on page 41 to open the
monitor. Be sure to disconnect J102 from the 2775 Main Board to ensure that
there is no power on the board while changing the system software.
2. Use a PLCC extraction tool to carefully pry the EPROM IC17 from the
socket.
3. Install the update EPROM into the socket. Align the EPROM so that IC17
pin-1 is inserted into pin 1 of the socket.
Changing System Software on 2471 Main Board10.7.1
The system software is contained in EPROM IC17 on the 2471 Main Board. New
software releases are made available from time-to-time. These new releases may
add features or be maintenance upgrades. To install a new EPROM:
1. Follow the steps listed in Assembly Exchanges on page 41 to open the
monitor. Be sure to disconnect J102 from the 2471 Main Board to ensure that
there is no power on the board while changing the system software.
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2. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver (or IC extraction tool) to pry the EPROM
IC17 from the socket—be careful not to bend the pins.
IC17 System Software
Pin 1 orientation
Figure 11. Changing the System Software EPROM
3. Install the new EPROM into the socket. Align the EPROM so that IC17 pin-
1 is inserted into pin 1 of the socket.
4. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the assembly into the monitor.
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11 Troubleshooting
Fault, alert and error messages that can appear on the Model 520A Message Center
display are described below.
Paragraphs marked with a “
Message Center DisplayPossible Explanation
AUDIO OFF DISABLED
BAD SIGNAL TIMEOUT
BATTERY EXHAUSTED
CONNECT LINE CORD
CAN’T I.D. PROBE
CONNECT SP02 PROBE
PROBE FAULTY
☞” are intended for qualified service personnel only.
Displayed if user tries to enable Audio Off mode (by pressing and holding the AUDIO key) while the “Allow Audio
Off” portion of the Options Menu is set to “No”.
Monitor not receiving valid signals from sensor. May be
caused by excessive motion, cardiac arrhythmia or other situations leading to poor signal. Check patient status, reposition
sensor.
Monitor is running on battery power and the battery power
has been depleted. Connect line cord to AC Mains power
source and set the rear panel switch to “|”.
☞ Monitor’s rear panel fuse has blown, monitor switched
over to battery power and has depleted battery life.
Sensor is placed on too thick of a site. Reposition the sensor
on a thinner (less opaque) section of tissue.
A non-SuperBright™ sensor is connected, use only 87xx
series sensors.
Sensor is faulty. Remove sensor from use and contact qualified service personnel.
Sensor is disconnected from the monitor.
Sensor is faulty. Remove sensor from use and contact qualified service personnel.
☞ Both sensor LEDs have failed or the cable connections
are open or shorted.
Sensor faulty. Remove sensor from use and contact qualified
service personnel.
☞ This error traps intermittant faults such as Probe Red
LED or Infrared LED failures caused by frayed or broken
wires in the sensor cable. Whereas PROBE RED or I.R
LED FAILED is displayed for as long as the error lasts,
Faulty Probe is displayed if those errors cease without the
user replacing the faulty sensor.
EVENT MARKEDAn event was successfully entered into trend memory.
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Message Center DisplayPossible Explanation
INCOMPATIBLE PROBE
INSUF. LIGHT **
LIGHT INTERF.**
LOW SIGNAL **
MONITOR ERROR
A non-SuperBright™ sensor is connected, use only 87xx
series sensors.
Sensor is faulty. Remove sensor from use and contact qualified service personnel.
Insufficient Light, where ** is time in seconds (after 99 sec-
onds display shows “--”). Sensor placed on a site too thick
(or opaque) for adequate light transmission. Reposition the
sensor.
A non-SuperBright™ sensor is connected, use only 87xx
series sensors.
Light Interference, where ** is the time in seconds (after 99
seconds display shows “--”) ambient light sources (sunlight,
warming lights, etc.) are interfering with sensor light
sources. Shield the sensor from ambient light sources.
Low Signal Strength, where ** is the time in seconds (after
99 seconds display shows “--”) that the pulse strength as
detected by sensor is too weak for proper monitor operation.
Reposition sensor.
Monitor faulty. Record error message (appearing on bottom
line of display) and contact qualified service personnel.
☞ “RAM SELF TEST FAILED” - Ram failed the power up
self-test.
☞ “ROM SELF TEST FAILED” - Calculated EPROM
checksum not does not equal stored value. Bad EPROM.
☞ “BAD STACK POINTER” - Stack pointer base not at top
of stack.
☞ “CORRUPT SYSTEM MMU” - The CPU MMU point-
ing to an illegal address map. Digital Bd fault.
☞ STACK OVERFLOW” - Stack pointer exceeded allo-
cated stack size.
☞ “DISP BUFFER OVERFLOW” - Display buffer queue
exceeded its allocated size.
☞ “HARDWARE ERROR 1” - (1)Main Bd PEEL is defec-
tive, (2) Main Bd 20-bit ADCs exceeded acceptable calibration thresholds.
☞ “XXms INT.TIMEOUT” where XX is 10 or 25. The
interrupt has interrupted itself.
☞ “ERROR UNDEFINED” - Failed in an unknown state.
MONITOR PERFORMING
SELF TEST.
Parameters Reset
To Factory Default
Monitor is performing its power up system diagnostic tests.
Displayed when monitor is turned on while pressing the
ALERT RESET key. Monitor now using factory default
settings.
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Message Center DisplayPossible Explanation
Sensor faulty. Remove sensor from use and contact qualified
PROBE FAULTY RD
PROBE FAULTY IR
PROBE OFF PATIENT
PULSE-HIGHSelected pulse rate high alert limit has been violated.
PULSE-LOWSelected pulse rate low alert limit has been violated.
PULSE OUT OF RANGEPulse rate is less than 30 bpm or is greater than 250 bpm.
service personnel.
☞ Sensor Red LED has failed or the cable connections are
open or shorted.
Sensor faulty. Remove sensor from use and contact qualified
service personnel.
☞ Sensor Red LED has failed or the cable connections are
open or shorted.
Sensor disconnected from patient, improperly applied, or
placed on an area too translucent for proper sensor operation.
Reposition sensor.
Revision 2.0
APR/28/92
SpO2-HIGHSelected saturation high alert limit has been violated.
SpO2-LOWSelected saturation low alert limit has been violated.
Monitor software revision level. Displayed when monitor is
turned on while pressing AUDIO key.
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12 Functional Test
Introduction12.1
The test verifies overall functional integrity
monitor or sensors do not pass these tests, remove from use and contact the
Novametrix Service Department for repair/replacement assistance.
This procedure assumes the technician performs each step as indicated - leaving the
monitor in a known state prior to performing the next step. If steps are omitted or
performed out of order, be sure that the monitor is set to the correct state beofre
continuing.
1
of the monitor and sensors. If the
Monitor Functional Test12.2
12.2.1Equipment Required:
Model 520A to be tested
AC Mains Line Cord (supplied with monitor)
Finger Sensor (Cat. No. 8776) or Y-Sensor™ (Cat. No. 8791)
12.2.2Visually inspect the monitor and line cord. Verify there is no external
damage. Shake the unit to check that there is no loose hardware inside.
12.2.3Inspect the sensor(s). Verify mechanical integrity.
12.2.4Check the rear panel power entry module. Verify that it is set to the proper
voltage.
12.2.5Set the AC Mains switch to the “0” (Off) position. Connect the line cord
to the monitor and to the AC Mains.
12.2.6Verify the (AC Mains) indicator is not illuminated.
12.2.7Set the AC Mains switch to the “|” (On) position. Verify the indicator
illuminates.
12.2.8Depress and hold the ALERT RESET key. Press the front panel POWER key
then release both keys. The monitor will;
• Briefly illuminate all displays and indicators
• Produce an audible “beep” indicating the audio is operational
1. See Section 13, Accuracy Test, on page 55 for tests that check the accuracy of the monitor.
2. The AC indicator will illuminate only when the monitor is connected to line power and
panel Power switch is On (|).
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12.2.9Verify the Message Center flashes CONNECT SPO2 PROBE while no sen-
12.2.10Press the ALRT key to display the SET ALERT LIMITS menu.
12.2.11Press the RUN key. Note the displayed Saturation alert limit settings. Turn
12.2.12Press the Menu key and then the AUDIO key.
• Briefly display
Parameters Reset To Factory Default.
• Briefly display MONITOR PERFORMING SELF TEST.
4
3
• The message center will display ERASE STORED TRENDS ? for ap-
proximately 10 seconds.
sor is connected to the monitor.
Press the
↓ (down arrow) key several times and verify the Saturation dis-
play upper alert limit decreases each time the key is pressed.
the monitor off and back on again. After the self-test is complete, verify
the monitor “remembered” the alert limit values.
Press the
Press and hold the
volume display decreases to 01. Press the
volume. Press
ALERT key to display the SET ALERT VOLUME menu.
↓ key and verify the volume of the tone decreases as the
↑ key to return to maximum (07)
RUN.
12.2.13Press MENU then press LITE, verify the backlight toggles between dim and
bright with each depression.
Press
RUN.
12.2.14Press the Menu key and then the AUDIO key.
Press the
Press the ↑ key to set the value to 01 then press
12.2.15Do not apply the sensor to yourself. If using a Y-Sensor, fold the sensor
PULSE key to display the SET AUDIO FEATURES menu.
RUN.
heads so that the windows face (or even touch) each other. Connect the
sensor to the monitor. Verify the Message Center flashes
PATIENT and no alarm sounds.
12.2.16If using a Finger sensor, apply it to your index finger, and if using a Y-
PROBE OFF
Sensor, tape the sensor to your index finger. Verify that after several seconds, reasonable Pulse Rate and Saturation (>95%) values are displayed.
12.2.17Check that the Message Center displays a Pulse Activity Bar and that a
tone sounds with each pulse beat. (Note that the pitch of the tone will vary
with the Saturation display value.)
12.2.18Remove the sensor from your finger. Verify the Saturation and Pulse Rate
displays blank out, an alarm sounds and
PROBE OFF PATIENT is dis-
played. (If using a Y-Sensor, you may have to fold the heads so that the
windows face each other in order to make the alarm and message activate.)
3. This message is only displayed if the ALERT RESET key is depressed at power up.
4. If “Monitor Error” appears, turn the monitor off and back on. If the message reappears, contact
qualified service personnel. See Section 11,
Troubleshooting, on page 47.
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12.2.19Press and release the AUDIO key. The (Two Minute Silence) indicator
should illuminate and the alarm should be silenced. After two minutes the
indicator turns off and the alarm sounds again (providing the alarm condition still exists).
12.2.20With the alarm sounding, press and hold the AUDIO key until the (Au-
dio Off) indicator illuminates. Verify that the alarm is silenced.
12.2.21Press and release the AUDIO key. Verify the indicator shuts off and the
alarm sounds.
12.2.22With the PROBE OFF PATIENT alarm still sounding, press the ALERT RE-
key. Verify the message and alert indicators continue to flash but the
SET
alarm is silenced.
12.2.23Set the AC Mains switch to the “0” (Off) position. Verify the unit operates
from battery power (provided the battery is substantially charged). Place
the AC Mains switch back to the “|” position.
12.2.24Press the POWER key to turn the monitor off and disconnect the sensor.
12.2.25Depress and hold the ALERT RESET key. Press the front panel POWER key
then release both keys. The monitor will power up with the factory default
settings in place. After the self-test is complete, turn the monitor off.
12.2.26This completes the Functional Test. If the monitor and sensor performed
as described above, they are functionally operational. If the monitor is to
be returned to clinical use, be sure to let the user know that the monitor is
now using its default settings—as these may differ from the user’s “nor-
mal” settings.
Special Power Up Functions12.3
Each of the Model 520A front panel pushbutton keys is linked to a special “hidden”
power up function. To initiate the special function, start with the monitor off and
press a front panel key. While still holding that key, press the POWER key to turn
the monitor on.
AUDIO = Software (EPROM) Revision Level
Turn the monitor on while holding the
ware revision level is displayed in the message center for as long as the
AUDIO is pressed. Release the key and the monitor continues with its nor-
mal power up sequence.
AUDIO key and the monitor’s soft-
ALERT RESET = Return to factory default settings
Turn the monitor on while holding the
ALERT RESET key and the monitor
resets all its control settings (including alert limits, averaging times, etc.)
to the factory default values. A
fault message is briefly displayed and the monitor continues with its
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normal power up sequence. Note that the system date and time are not affected by this action.
Softkey #1Softkey #2
Figure 12. Softkey Identification
Softkey #1 = EPROM Checksum Test, Production Test Mode
Turn the monitor on while holding
Softkey #1 (the leftmost softkey) and
the monitor calculates and displays the checksum value of the EPROM
containing the system software. Press and hold
Softkey #3 while the
checksum is displayed and the monitor enters Production Test Mode.
Softkey #2 =Extended Display and Watchdog Test
Turn the monitor on while holding
Softkey #2 (second from left) and all
front panel indicators and display segments illuminate for several seconds. The watchdog now resets the monitor which should then execute its
normal power up sequence. Note that the indicator will illuminate only
if the monitor is being powered from the AC Mains.
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13 Accuracy Test
Introduction13.1
The Accuracy Test verifies the performance accuracy of the Model 520A Pulse
Oximeter monitor. If the monitor does not pass the accuracy test, the monitor should
be recalibrated. Refer to Section 14, Calibration Tests, on page 59, or contact the
Novametrix Service Department for repair/replacement assistance.
The test requires the use of the Model TB500B Sensor Simulator.
device used by the factory technicians to calibrate the monitor prior to shipping. The
TB500B is an updated version of the TB500A Test Box. Owners of TB500A should
contact the Novametrix Service Department for details on upgrading to the
TB500B. Note that the TB500A, used in conjunction with the Cat. No. 5453-00
Adapter Cable, may be substituted for the TB500B in most parts of this test.
1
This is the same
Monitor Accuracy Test13.2
13.2.1Equipment Required:
Model 520A to be tested
AC Mains Line Cord (supplied with monitor)
TB500B Sensor Simulator (Cat. No. 5530-00)
13.2.2Press and release the front panel POWER key. The monitor will;
• Briefly illuminate all displays and indicators
• Produce an audible “beep” indicating the audio is operational
• Briefly display
• Display the Message Center flashes ERASE STORED TRENDS? for ten
seconds then displays
nected to the monitor.
MONITOR PERFORMING SELF TEST.
CONNECT SPO2 PROBE while no sensor is con-
2
3
13.2.3Press the Menu key and then press AVG.
SELECT SPO2 AVERAGING menu should be displayed. Press 2s and
The
then press
to 2-seconds for the quickest response to changing TB500B settings.
1. Available through the Novametrix Service Department.
2. The AC indicator will illuminate only when the monitor is connected to line power and
panel Power switch is On (|).
3. If “Monitor Error” appears, turn the monitor off and back on. If the message reappears, contact
qualified service personnel. Refer to Section 11,
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RUN to return to the Main Menu. This sets the SpO
Troubleshooting, on page 47.
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13.2.4Set the TB500B to these settings;
Power - On, Sensor Type
13.2.5Connect the TB500B to the Model 520A SpO
4
- 87xx, Signal Attenuation - 3, Saturation - 92.
Input Connector.
2
Verify a Pulse Activity Bar appears in the Message Center.
Verify SpO
13.2.6Set the Signal Attenuation to 1. Verify the Saturation and Pulse Rate
displays blank out, an alarm sounds and
and Pulse Rate values appear after several “pulses”.
2
PROBE OFF PATIENT is
displayed. Set the Signal Attenuation to 3 and verify the displays and
Pulse Activity Bar return.
13.2.7Set the Saturation to 0. Verify that after a short delay, LOW SIGNAL
appears in the Message Center. Set the Saturation to 100 and verify the
displays and Pulse Activity Bar return.
13.2.8Press and hold the TB500B RED push-button. Verify the monitor alarms
and displays
13.2.9Press and hold the TB500B INFRARED push-button. Verify the monitor
alarms and displays
PROBE FAULTY RD. Release the button.
PROBE FAULTY IR. Release the button. Verify the
displays and Pulse Activity Bar return.
13.2.10Press and hold both the TB500B RED and INFRARED push-buttons.
Verify the displays blank out and
CONNECT SPO2 PROBE is displayed.
Release the buttons. Verify the displays and Pulse Activity Bar return.
13.2.11Disconnect the TB500B from the monitor. Set the Sensor Type switch to
5
86xx.
INSUFFICIENT LIGHT is replaced in approximately 10 seconds by
CAN’T I.D. PROBE, which is itself replaced later by PROBE FAULTY.
Reconnect the simulator to the monitor. Verify the message
Disconnect the TB500B from the monitor, return the Sensor Type switch
to 87xx and then plug it back in. Verify the displays and Pulse Activity Bar
return.
13.2.12Press and hold the AUDIO key until the (Audio Off) indicator
illuminates. This will keep the monitor silent for the remainder of the test.
13.2.13Verify the displayed SpO
value is within the tolerances stated below for
2
each setting of the Signal Attenuation and Saturation switches. Verify a
Pulse Rate of 60 bpm ± 1bpm for all switch settings. (Note that alert
4. The 5453-00 Adapter Cable is used instead of the Sensor Type switch for the TB500A.
5. If using a TB500A, disconnect the Adapter Cable and plug the TB500A directly into the Model
520A. The Message Center should display “INCOMPATIBLE PROBE”. Install the Adapter Cable
between the TB500A and the Model 520A and move on to the next step.
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messages will be generated and displayed as the saturation value violates
the alert limit settings.)
Table 3. SpO2 Display tolerances for TB500B settings
13.2.14Press the Menu key and then press AVG. Press the appropriate key to return
2
the averaging to its pretest value.
Press
13.2.15This completes the Monitor Accuracy Test. If the monitor does not meet
RUN to return to the Main Menu.
the above listed specifications, refer to Section 14, Calibration Tests, on
page 59, or contact the Novametrix Service Department for recalibration,
repair, or replacement information.
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14 Calibration Tests
Introduction14.1
The Calibration Tests verify the calibration and operation of the electronic circuits
within the Model 520A Pulse Oximeter. These tests do NOT need to be performed
on a regular (preventative maintenance) basis. Perform these tests only if the
monitor fails to operate as expected and/or fails the Functional Test on page 51 and/
or the Accuracy Test on page 55. Calibration Tests should be performed only by
qualified service personnel. The Model 520A contains static sensitive devices.
Follow proper grounding procedures when handling the internal components to
avoid damage from static discharge.
The test requires the use of the Model TB500B
is the same device used by the factory technicians to calibrate the monitor prior to
shipping. The TB500B is an updated version of the TB500A
If the monitor does not pass the Calibration Tests, remove it from use and contact
the Novametrix Service Department for repair/replacement assistance.
This procedure assumes the technician performs each step as indicated—leaving
the monitor in a known state prior to performing the next step. If steps are omitted
or performed out of order, be sure that the monitor is set to the correct state before
continuing.
1
Sensor Simulator Test Box. This
2
Test Box.
Equipment Required and Test Setup14.2
14.2.1Model 520A to be tested
AC Mains Line Cord (supplied with monitor)
TB500B Sensor Simulator (Cat. No. 5530-00)
or TB500A Sensor Simulator and Adapter Cable 5453-00.
RS232 test fixture, PN: 5479-01
Saturation test jack, PN: 5942-00
Digital Voltmeter
Small Flat-blade screwdriver
14.2.2With the Model 520A Off. Disconnect any line cord and sensor from the
monitor.
1. Available through the Novametrix Service Department.
2. The TB500A, used in conjunction with the Cat. No. 5453-00 Adapter Cable, may be substituted
for the TB500B in most parts of this test.
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14.2.3Flip the monitor over to expose the bottom cover and remove the four
cover screws. Holding both the top and bottom halves together, flip the
monitor over again and set it on its bottom cover.
14.2.4Lift the top cover from the monitor and set it aside. Set the Red Alert Bar
lens aside with the cover for safe keeping.
Test Procedure14.3
Unless otherwise specified all measurements are with respect to isolated ground.
Use the top of R4 (end closest to IC2) as ground reference.
14.3.1Attach a line cord and place the mains switch to the “|” position. Verify
that the green LED on the front panel illuminates. The monitor may
power up when the Mains switch is set to“|”, if this occurs turn the monitor
off with the front panel button.
14.3.2Measure the voltage at J102 pin 2 and verify 13.2 VDC ± 0.4 volts.
This voltage is dependent on a fully charged battery installed. If an
installed battery is less than fully charged, the measured voltage will not
match the expected voltage.
14.3.3Simultaneously press the leftmost softkey and the power button.
While
softkey from the right until
Calculating Checksum is displayed, press and hold the third
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appears.
14.3.4Measure the voltage at TP1. Verify 5.000V ± 50mV. Adjust VR1 if
necessary.
14.3.5Verify the following voltages:
Location Signal NameVoltage
IC40 pin 4-VA-12.00V ± 500mV
IC40 pin 8+VA12.00V ± 500mV
IC20 pin 28VBACK4.75V ± 250mV
IC37 pin 14+V55.00V ± 250mV
IC37 pin 7-V5-5.00V ± 250mV
IC37 pin 10VREF2.500V ± 5mV
IC36 pin 14VREF4.045V ± 50mV
IC30 pin 14-4VREF-4.045V ± 100mV
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14.3.6Short out capacitor C90 by installing a jumper wire from R59 to R56.
Back of Unit
2471 / 2775 Bd
Component Side
Front of Unit
14.3.7Connect the RS232 test fixture to J101 and the saturation test jack to the
saturation input connector.
14.3.8Run monitor test 1. Press the Test softkey, Automatic Test will appear.
Press the Test softkey again to initiate the test, follow the prompts in each
test and verify each test passes.
Note: A series of auto tests will be performed, if any failures are encountered the monitor will default to MONITOR TEST 2. Of the list below
only the tests with * next to them are performed in the auto test. Upon
completion of the auto test the monitor will default to MONITOR TEST
2. The following is a list of the monitor tests available;
Test# Description
1Auto Test
2*RAM Test
3*ROM Test
4*Real Time Clock Test
5*Audio Volume Test
6*Audio Frequency Test
7*RS232 Loopback Test
8Keyboard Test
9Mains Test
10*20 Bit ADC Test
11*8 Bit ADC Test
12Display ADC Channels Test
13515A-> PC Interface Test
14.3.9Disconnect the jumper wire, the RS232 test fixture, and the saturation test
jack.
14.3.10Connect the TB500B to the saturation input connector. Set the saturation
to 0 and the attenuation to 5.
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14.3.11Using the Next softkey increment to monitor test 12 (Display ADC
channels). Press the Test softkey,
Press the Test softkey to initiate the test. Press the Prev softkey. Verify the
LED pwr=20. Press the Prev softkey until
the value displayed is within the limits specified below. Press the Prev
softkey again,
within the limits specified. Press the exit softkey and set the TB500B
saturation to 100 and attenuation to 3.
14.3.12Power the monitor down.
14.3.13Power up the monitor by pressing the power button. Verify a Monitor
performing self test message is displayed then is immediately
followed by the main monitoring screen.
14.3.14Press the Menu softkey followed by the Avg and 2s softkey then press
Run.
Display ADC channels will appear.
IR Adc=xxxxx appears, verify
RED Adc=xxxxx will appear. Verify the value displayed is
RED ADC5B32-88CB hex
IR ADC3324-4CB7 hex
14.3.15Set the TB500B to the settings in the chart. Verify the saturation values
are within the specified tolerance:
TB500B SettingsBoard Parameters
SaturationAttenuationSaturationPulse Rate
100398 - 10060 ± 1
82380 - 8460 ± 1
62360 - 6460 ± 1
72768 - 7660 ± 1
92788 - 9660 ± 1
Note: Verify a visual (alert bar flashing) and audible alert condition occurs
when the saturation is set to 82. Press and hold the audio alert key. Verify
the audio off LED turns on and the audible alert is silenced.
14.3.16Change the TB500B power switch to OFF. Verify an Insufficient
Light error message is displayed.
14.3.17Change the TB500B power switch to ON. Verify the error message clears
and a saturation and pulse value are displayed.
14.3.18Set the TB500B Signal Attenuation to “1”. Verify a Probe Off
Patient message is displayed.
14.3.19Set the TB500B Signal Attenuation to “3”. Verify the error message clears
and a saturation and pulse value are displayed.
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14.3.20Set the TB500B Saturation to “0”. Verify a Low Signal Strength
message is displayed.
14.3.21Set the TB500B Saturation to “100”. Verify the error message clears and
a saturation and pulse value are displayed.
14.3.22Press the TB500B Red Open button. Verify a Probe Faulty message is
displayed.
14.3.23Release the Red Open button. Verify the error message clears and a
saturation and pulse value are displayed.
14.3.24Press the TB500B Infrared Open button. Verify a Probe Faulty
message is displayed.
14.3.25Release the Infrared Open button. Verify the error message clears and a
saturation and pulse value are displayed.
14.3.26Disconnect the TB500B from the saturation input connector. Verify a
Connect SPO2 Probe message is displayed.
14.3.27Set the current time / date. Press and hold the Menu softkey. Press the
Next softkey until
Monitor Options 2 appears. Press the Clock
softkey. Use the appropriate softkeys to set the correct Time, Mins, Day,
Month and Year.
14.3.28Set the mains switch from“|” to “O”, verify the green LED on the front
panel goes out. Verify that the monitor continues to function on battery
power without interruption. Power down the monitor by pressing the
power button.
Safety Testing14.4
14.4.1Apply 1.5 KV for 60 seconds between the shorted hot and neutral leads of
the power cord and chassis ground.
14.4.2Apply 4 KV for 60 seconds between the shorted hot and neutral leads of
the power cord and shorted saturation test jack.
14.4.3Apply 1.5 KV for 60 seconds between the shorted saturation test jack and
the chassis.
14.4.4Measure the leakage from chassis gnd. to ref. gnd. with the monitor;
-grounded
-ungrounded
-polarities reversed ungrounded
With the monitor grounded measure the leakage from shorted probe to
120VAC 60Hz
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15 Connecting to
other Equipment
The Model 520A Pulse Oximeter communicates with external equipment via its
rear panel (25 pin D style female) connector. The monitor can be connected to
RS232 compatible (digital) equipment. If the optional Analog Output Module is
connected, the monitor can output to analog devices such as strip chart recorders.
Refer to the Model 520A Pulse Oximeter User’s Manual
further information on the RS232 and analog outputs listed below.
Connecting the Seiko DPU-414 Thermal Printer15.1
(Catalog No. 5693-23) for
To connect a Seiko DPU-414 Thermal Printer (PN: 9140-00) to the OXYPLETH:
1. Connect the 9085-00 interface cable to the monitor‘s RS232 connector and to
the printer’s serial input connector—the 9 pin D connector.
2. Connect the AC adapter and turn the printer on.
Configuring the Seiko DPU-414 Printer15.1.1
The Seiko DPU-414 Thermal Printer (Cat. No. 9140-00) must be configured to
communicate with the OXYPLETH. When properly configured, the Seiko printer
will retain the settings, even when turned off.
1. Slide the printer’s power switch to OFF “O”.
2. Press and hold the ON LINE button, then slide the power switch ON “|”.
Release the ON LINE button after the list of current settings starts printing
out.
Setting the DIP switches:15.1.2
1. The printout of the current settings is followed by the prompt:
To change the DIP switch settings, push the ON LINE button (to leave the
DIP switch settings unchanged, push the FEED button).
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2. “DIP SW-1” will print. Enter the new settings for switches 1-8.
“ON” is set by pushing the ON LINE button once
“OFF” is set by pushing the FEED button once
The printer will confirm each selection. Repeat for DIP SW 2 and 3.
The DIP switch settings for the Model 520A are as follows:
[ DIP SW settings mode ]
Dip SW-1
1 (OFF) : Input = Serial
2 (ON ) : Printing Speed = High
3 (ON ) : Auto Loading = ON
4 (OFF) : Auto LF = OFF
5 (ON ) : Setting Command = Enable
6 (OFF) : Printing
7 (ON ) : Density
8 (ON ) : = 100 %
Dip SW-2
1 (ON ) : Printing Columns = 40
2 (ON ) : User Font Back-up = ON
3 (ON ) : Character Select = Normal
4 (ON ) : Zero = Normal
5 (ON ) : International
6 (ON ) : Character
7 (ON ) : Set
8 (OFF) : = U.S.A.
Dip SW-3
1 (ON ) : Data Length = 8 bits
2 (ON ) : Data Parity = No
3 (ON ) : Parity Condition = Odd
4 (ON ) : Busy Control = H/W Busy
5 (OFF) : Baud
6 (ON ) : Rate
7 (ON ) : Select
8 (ON ) : = 9600 bps
DIP SW Set Mode cannot be cancelled once it is initiated. Answer “ON” or
“OFF” for every setting.
Note: More information about DIP switch settings can be found in the Seiko “DPU-
414 Thermal Printer Operation Manual.”
3. When the printer finishes writing the new settings to memory, “DIP SW
setting complete!!” is printed out and the printer returns to ON LINE mode.
CAUTION: Never turn the printer off while it is writing the new settings to memory.
Wait until “DIP SW setting complete!!” is printed, then the printer power may be turned
off.
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Connecting the ThinkJet Printer
Connecting the ThinkJet Printer 15.2
To connect the Hewlett-Packard ThinkJet Printer to the Model 520A:
1. The Hewlett-Packard ThinkJet must be a Model 2225D (RS-232C interface).
2. Set the dip switches on the rear panel of the ThinkJet.
Mode switches = 1, 2, 5, 6 up (on) and 3, 4, 7, 8 down (off).
RS-232C switches = 1 up (on) and 2, 3, 4, 5 down (off).
DIP SWITCHES
MODERS-232C
12345678 12345
MODEL 520A REAR PANEL
MODEL 2225D
ThinkJet PRINTER
AC POWER
POWER SWITCH
5331-00 CABLE
Figure 13. Connecting the ThinkJet Printer
RS232-C INTERFACE
CONNECTOR
3. Connect the interface cable, PN:5331-00, to the Model 520A RS232C
connector and to the ThinkJet. (If Model 520A has an Analog Module
attached, connect to the module’s RS232C connector.)
4. Connect the printer’s AC input and turn the printer on.
5. Select
T-Jet (ThinkJet) from the Ser. (Serial) portion of the Model 520A
Options Menu.
6. Refer to the ThinkJet Owner’s Manual for further printer details.
Connecting the Model 315 Printer15.3
To connect the Model 315 Printer to the Model 520A:
1. Set the dip switches on the Model 315 rear panel.
The settings are; 1-5 up (off), 6-7 down (on), and 8 up (off).
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2. Connect the printer interface cable, PN:4913-00, to the RS232C connector
on the Model 520A. Connect the other end of the cable to the Model 315.
1
DIP SWITCHES
12345678
MODEL 315 REAR PANEL
4913-00 CABLE
AC ADAPTER
POWER SWITCH
Figure 14. Connecting the Model 315 Printer
MODEL 520A REAR PANEL
RS232-C INTERFACE
CONNECTOR
3. Connect the printer’s AC adapter (if desired).
4. Turn the printer on first, then turn the Model 520A on.
5. Select
315 from the Ser. (Serial) portion of the Model 520A Options Menu.
6. Refer to the Model 315 documentation for further printer details.
Connecting Seiko DPU-411 Thermal Printer15.4
To connect the SIEKO Model DPU-411 Thermal Printer to the Model 520A:
1. Set the DIP switches located on the bottom of the DPU-411.
First bank of eight switches; 1,2 down (off), 3,4 up (on), 5,6 down (off), 7,8
up (on).
Second bank of six switches; 1-3 up (on), 4-6 down (off).
Seiko DPU-411 bottom view
Figure 15. Configuration of Seiko Thermal Printer.
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Analog Output Module
2. Connect the printer interface cable, PN:5861-00, to the RS232C connector on
the Model 520A. Connect the 25 pin connector at the other end to the 25 pin
D connector on the rear panel of the DPU-411 (upper connector).
Plug the cable DC power plug into the rear jack of the Model DPU-411.
Seiko Model DPU-411
Model 520A
INTERFACE CABLE PN:5861-00
DC POWER PLUG
(part of 5861-00 cable)
Figure 16. Connecting the Seiko Model DPU-411 Printer.
3. Turn the printer on first, then turn the Model 520A on.
4. Select
Seiko from the Ser. (Serial) portion of the Model 520A Monitor
Options 2 Menu.
5. Refer to the Seiko Model DPU-411 documentation for further printer details.
Analog Output Module15.5
The optional
necessary analog output voltages for use with analog instruments such as strip chart
recorders. (The Model 520A does not directly support analog devices.)
The Analog Output Module attaches to the connector on the rear panel of the Model
520A and provides analog output voltages, via a 9-pin connector, and RS232C pass
through, via a 25-pin connector, so that both analog and serial devices can be used
simultaneously.
Two screws, supplied with the module, are passed through the module and screw
into the pre-tapped holes in the rear panel of the Model 520A to secure the Analog
Analog Output Module (Catalog Number 9622-01), provides the
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Figure 17. Analog Output Module
Output Module in place. The pinouts of the 9-pin analog and 25-pin RS232C
connector are shown below.
Earlier versions of the Analog Output Module have a 2.5 volt maximum
Connector
Pin #
ZEROHALFFULL
Min-Max Voltages
(Referenced to Pins 2 + 3)
scale for the Plethysmogram and Pulse Rate (1.25 volt half scale).
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4. When the recorder is properly adjusted, press the
RUN key. The monitor will
return to Monitoring Mode and automatically begin outputting analog data to
the Analog Output Module.
Note: This setup procedure does not have to be performed each time the
monitor is turned on—the monitor will always automatically output analog
information via the Analog Output Module, this procedure simply helps to
calibrate the recorder to the Model 520A signals.
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16 Specifications
General16.1
Specifications for the Novametrix OXYPLETH Pulse Oximeter, Model 520A, are
listed for informational purposes only, and are subject to change without notice.
Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) Section16.2
• Range, 0-100%
• Accuracy, 80-100% ± 2%, 0-79% unspecified
(Approximately 68% of the observations are within the accuracy claim.)
• Display Resolution, 1%
• Averaging Time, menu selectable times of 2 and 8 seconds
• Audible SpO
Pitch of (user selectable) Pulse Rate “beep” tracks the SpO
decreasing SpO
• Settling Time
Display settles to within 1% of the final reading less than 15 seconds after the sensor
is properly applied.
• Alerts
Continuously displayed. Menu selectable high and low limits (100-50). Visible
alarm is immediate. Audible alarm occurs after 10 seconds of continuous
violation of the set limit, or immediately. Limit values are retained in memory
when monitor is turned off, or the monitor can be set to use its default settings
each time it is turned on.
Trend Feature
2
values are signalled by lower pitched “beeps”).
2
value (i.e.,
2
Pulse Rate Section16.3
• Range, 30-250 beats per minute (bpm)
• Accuracy, ± 1% of full scale
(Approximately 68% of the observations are within the accuracy claim.)
• Display Resolution, 1 bpm
• Averaging Time, fixed at 8 seconds
• Settling Time
Display settles to within 1% of the final reading less than 15 seconds after the sensor
is properly applied.
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• Alerts
Continuously displayed. Menu selectable high and low limits (249-30 or Off).
Visible alarm is immediate. Audible alarm occurs after 10 seconds of continuous
violation of the set limit or immediately. Limit values are retained in memory
when monitor is turned off, or the monitor can be set to use its default settings
each time it is turned on.
General Specifications16.4
• Operating Environment
50-104° F (10-40 °C), 0-90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
U.S.A.: 0.5 A, 250 V, Slo-Blo (x2) European: T 250 mA/250 V (x2)
• Battery
Type, lead-acid gel-cell Battery Life, 3 hours
(Note: Excessive alerting reduces battery life.) When 15 minutes of battery life
remain, the (low battery) indicator illuminates. When the battery becomes
exhausted, the monitor display shuts down. Connect to AC power to recharge
battery. Recharge Time, battery fully recharged in 12-15 hours max.
Additional Features16.5
• 2 Minute Silence
When
Indicated by illuminated (2 Min LED).
• Audio Off
Feature user selectable. If enabled, press and hold
audible alarms will not activate.
Indicated by flashing (OFF LED).
• Battery Backed Trend Memory
Trend memory print of any 30 minutes, 2 hours, 8 hours 12 hours or 24 hours
when used with the Seiko DPU-414, Seiko DPU-411, Hewlett-Packard
ThinkJet, or Model 315 Printer.
• Analog (Recorder) Output Module—Optional
Provides analog output for strip chart applications at the following levels;
Oxygen Saturation value, 10mV/% (100% = 1 V)
Pulse Rate value, 4mV/bpm (250 bpm = 1 V)
Plethysmograph pulse waveform, 0-1V max (AGC)
AUDIO key is pressed, deactivates audible alerts for two minutes.
AUDIO key for 3 seconds, and
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Additional Features
• Serial (RS232) Data Output
Provides RS232 data interface compatible with;
Seiko DPU-414 Thermal Printer
Seiko DPU-411 Thermal Printer
Hewlett-Packard ThinkJet Printer
Novametrix Model 315 Printer
Novametrix Model 1260 Capnograph
Novametrix Model 1010 Telemetry Central Station
SARACAP monitor
RS232 computer interface
NOVACARD Memory Module
NOVACOM1 Interface
• Internal Real Time Clock
• Alert Bar
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17 Accessories
Model 520A17.1
Catalog No.Description
SuperBright™ SpO2 SENSORS
8793-00OxySnap™ Y-Sen sor™
(use with OxySnap™ Extension Cable), 90 day warranty
8744-00OxySnap™ Finger Sensor
8853-00OxySnap™ Extension Cable
8898-00OxySnap™ Extension Cable
8776-00SuperBright™ Finger Sensor
8791-00SuperBright™ Y-Sensor™
9768-00Finger Sensor
9168-00Finger Sensor
9769-00Y-Sen so r™
9169-00Y-Sen so r™
8791-36Y-36 Plan The Plan length is 36 months. Includes 9 boxes of any Y-Strip Taping Systems
(use with OxySnap™ Extension Cable), 1 yr. warranty
(use with OxySnap™ sensors), 8 feet, 1 yr. warranty
(use with OxySnap™ sensors), 12 feet, 1 yr. warranty
(10 ft sensor cable), 1 yr. warranty
(10 ft sensor cable), 90 day warranty
(use with DB-9 Sensors), 6 feet, 1 yr. warranty
(use with DB-9 Sensors), 3 feet, 1 yr. warranty
(use with DB-9 Sensors), 6 feet, 90 day warranty
(use with DB-9 Sensors), 3 feet, 90 day warranty
SENSOR MANAGEMENT PLANS
Select a Finger Sensor or Y-Sensor™ Management Plan for each SuperBright™ Pulse Oximeter.
The plan you select determines the length of coverage—36 or 60 months.
How the Plans Work: Included in each Plan are TWO sensors—one for immediate use, the other one
for back-up. If a sensor becomes inoperative, place the backup sensor into use and return the
inoperative sensor in the convenient prepaid mailer. A replacement sensor will be shipped within two
business days of receipt of the inoperative sensor. This simple return/replacement method will be used
for the entire warranty period, thereby, guaranteeing your costs and virtually eliminating sensor tracking
hassles.
Warranty: For each Pulse Oximeter a plan is purchased for, the warranty on the monitor is also
extended to the length of the Plan (a pre-contract inspection may be required). Replacement sensors
provided under terms of the Plan shall carry the remaining Plan warranty—replacements do not extend
the warranty.
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Model 520A
Catalog No.Description
8791-60Y-60 Plan The Plan length is 60 months. Includes 15 boxes of any Y-Strip Taping Systems
8776-36Finger-36 Plan The Plan length is 36 months
8776-60Finger-60 Plan The Plan length is 60 months
Y-SENSOR™ APPLICATORS
8828-0020mm Wrap Style Taping System (100 per box)
Use on neonatal foot and hand, or on pediatric toe or finger,
color coded blue
8829-0025mm Wrap Style Taping System (100 per box)
Use on neonatal foot and hand, color coded green
8831-0020mm Finger Style Taping System (100 per box)
Use on pediatric finger or on small adult finger, color coded
blue
8832-0025mm Finger Style Taping System (100 per box)
Use on adult finger, color coded green
6929-00Adhesive Foam Wraps, Large (25 per box)
6968-00Adhesive Foam Wraps, Small (25 per box)
8836-00Non-Adhesive Foam Wraps, Large (25 per box)
8943-00Non-Adhesive Foam Wraps, Small (25 per box)
6131-50Ear Clips (5 per box)
6131-25Ear Clips (25 per box)
8700-00Adhesive Dots (200 per box)
OUTPUT OPTIONS—ANALOG, DIGITAL & PRINTER
5963-00Analog Output Module, for Model 2001
9622-01Analog Output Module,
for OXYPLETH
6045-00Cable,
for 5963-00 Analog Output Module (open ended, 6 ft)
5333-00Cable,
for 9622-00 Analog Output Module (open ended, 6 ft)
®
, includes RS232 pass-thru
2736-00Analog/RS232 Output Option Kit for Model 515B (if ordered at time of purchase)
6659-00Cable,
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for 2736-00 Analog Output Option Kit (open ended, 6 ft)
Section 17 Accessories
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Catalog No.Description
5334-00Cable,
Serial Output to Personal Computer
(PC with 25-pin connector)
6455-00Single Patient Use Pediatric/Adult Sensor (10 per box)
6455-25Single Patient Use Pediatric/Adult Sensor (25 per box)
Serial Output to Personal Computer
(PC with 9-pin connector)
Analog Output Module (9622-01) to Aequitron 9500 Series
Monitor
VAC
for Seiko DPU-411/414 Printer (2 rolls per box)
for Seiko DPU-414 Printer, 9-to-25 pin (Models 515B/520A/
860/1265/7100/2001)
PULSE OXIMETRY ACCESSORIES
®
Model 520A Inservice Video, VHS video tape (NTSC format)
6480-00Single Patient Use Neonatal/Pediatric Sensor
(10 per box)
6480-25Single Patient Use Neonatal/Pediatric Sensor
8933-00Sensor Extension Cable,
8936-00Sensor Jumper Cable,
9400-81Model 2001 warranty extended an additional 1 year(s) at time of purchase
5693-81OXYPLETH
6500-81Model 515B warranty extended an additional 1 year(s) at time of purchase
6550-81Model 515C warranty extended an additional 1 year(s) at time of purchase
(25 per box)
for use with Single Patient Use Sensors (DB-9 connectors)
for use with Single Patient Use Sensors
(DB9 to OxySnap™ connector)
EXTENDED WARRANTY
Normal warranty: Monitor—1 year
®
warranty extended an additional 1 year(s) at time of purchase
BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT & TRAINING
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Catalog No.Description
Service Test Kits include items and materials qualified service personnel may require to determine the
functional integrity and/or accuracy of the system.
5777-00Test Kit, Pulse Oximeter
9999-96“focus” Technical Training Seminar (1 day course)
For class schedules call: 1-800-243-3444 Ext. 2565
MOUNTING SYSTEMS
ROLLSTAND
140098Rollstand,
140101 Mounting Plate Kit.
includes base, casters, tilt swivel head, post, poll, handle, utility basket. Requires either 140095 or
ROLLSTAND AND MOUNTING ACCESSORIES
140095Adapter Plate Kit, for 515B/C, 520A, 2001, 1265/7100, 860, and CO
SMO Plus!
2
140099Laptop Tray with Adapter Plate
140030Wall Mount
140031Wall Mount (less Wall Channel)
140032Pivot Block Mount
140036Countertop Mount (5 inch Base)
140100Swivel C-Clamp Hanger
140067Clamping Block
140068Counterweight, for Rollstand
140070Pole Mount Bracket, (for 2” pole), for Models 515B/C, 520A, 2001, 1265/7100, 860,
and CO
SMO Plus!
2
®
140093Mounting Plate Upgrade Kit, contains Mounting Plate Only