Philips PageWriter TC Cardiograph Service manual

PageWriter TC Cardiograph
SERVICE MANUAL
Notice
About This Edition
Published by Philips Medical Systems
Printed in USA Publication number
Edition History
Edition 1, October 2008 Software Revision A.01.00 and higher
Edition 2, March 2010 Software Revision A.04.01 and higher
Edition 3, September 2010 Software Revision A.04.03 and higher
Warranty
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Nothing contained within this Service Manual is intended as any offer, warranty, promise, or contractual condition, and must not be taken as such.
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Compliance
The Philips Medical Systems PageWriter TC70/TC50/TC30 cardio­graph complies with all relevant international and national standards and laws. Information on compliance will be supplied on request by a local Philips Medical Systems representative, or by the manufacturer.
Intended Use of this Service Manual
This Philips product is intended to be operated only in accordance with the safety procedures and operating instructions provided in the Service Manual, and in accordance with the purposes for which it was designed. Installation, use, and oper­ation of this product is subject to the laws in effect in the jurisdiction(s) in which the product is being used. Users must only install, use, and operate this product in such a manner that does not conflict with appli­cable laws or regulations that have the force of law. Use of this product for purposes other than the express intended purpose provided by the manufac­turer, or incorrect use and operation, may relieve the manufacturer (or agent) from all or some responsi­bility for resultant non­compliance, damage, or injury.
United States federal law restricts this device to use by or on the order of a physician. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR HOME USE.
Training
Users of this product must receive adequate clinical training on its safe and effective use before attempting to operate the product as described in this Service Manual.
Training requirements vary by country. Users must ensure that they receive adequate clinical training in accordance with local laws or regula­tions.
For further information on available training on the use of this product, please contact a Philips Medical Systems representative, or the manufacturer.
Medical Device Directive
The PageWriter TC70/ TC50/TC30 Cardiograph complies with the require­ments of the Medical Device Directive 93/42/ EEC and carries the
mark accordingly.
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Authorized EU-represen­tative:
Philips Medizin Systeme Böblingen GmbH Hewlett Packard Str. 2 71034 Böblingen Germany
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Who Should Use this Service Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Philips ECG XML Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Using the Philips InCenter Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
About Adobe Acrobat Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Symbols Marked on the Cardiograph or Patient Interface Module (PIM) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Safety Symbols Marked on the Cardiograph Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Safety and Regulatory Symbols Marked on the PageWriter TC70 Cardiograph Cart. . 1-9 Safety and Regulatory Symbols Marked on the PageWriter TC50/TC30 Cardiograph
Cart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Safety and Regulatory Symbols Marked on the PageWriter TC70 Cardiograph AC
Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Important Patient and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Accessories and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
AC Power Adapter and AC Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Analog ECG Output Signal Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
PageWriter TC50/TC30 Cardiograph One Battery Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Cart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Defibrillation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Display Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
ECG Interpretation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Electrodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Faxed ECGs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
General Cardiograph Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
IEC 60601-2-51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Lead Wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Main Waveform Display Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Modem Card and Fax Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Pacemaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Patient Data Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Patient Interface Module (PIM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Servicing the Cardiograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
USB Memory Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
PageWriter TC70 Cardiograph Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
PageWriter TC50 Cardiograph Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Contents-1
Table of Contents
PageWriter TC30 Cardiograph Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25
Patient Interface Module (PIM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27
About Class A and Class B Patient Data Cables and PIMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27
Attaching the Patient Data Cable to the PIM and Cardiograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-28
Special Note about Patient Interface Module (PIM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30
PIM ECG Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31
Configuring the 16-Lead PIM (PageWriter TC70 and PageWriter TC50
cardiograph only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31
Installing the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-35
Notes about Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-35
Charging the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-38
Calibrating the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-39
Battery Power Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-39
Using the On/Standby Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-41
Using the Wireless LAN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-42
Using the Modem Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-43
Using the USB Memory Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-43
Using the Barcode Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-44
Using the Cardiograph Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-45
Touch Screen Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-46
Changing the Lead Format on the Main ECG Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-49
The Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-51
Using the Keyboard Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-53
Chapter 2 Cardiograph Care and Maintenance
Cardiograph and PIM Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Approved Cleaning Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Patient Data Cable and Lead Wire Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Approved Cleaning Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Reusable Electrode Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Changing the Printer Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Battery Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Battery Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Patient Interface Module (PIM) Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Ping Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Lead Wire Performance Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Cardiograph and Accessory Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Maintaining the Touch Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Touch Screen Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Touch Screen Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Changing the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Replacing the PageWriter TC50/TC30 Cardiograph Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Cardiograph Overall Sensitivity Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Contents-2 PageWriter TC Cardiograph Service Manual
Table of Contents
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Performing the Sensitivity Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Cardiograph and Accessory Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Cardiograph Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Start up Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Display Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Keyboard Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Signal Acquisition Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Main Screen Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Archive Screen Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Configuration Screen Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Printer Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Compact Flash (CF) Card/USB Memory Stick Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
TraceMaster ECG Management System Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Orders Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Remote Query Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Fax Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Log File and Custom Settings Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Lead Map Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Wireless Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Restarting the Cardiograph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Using the Service Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Using the About the Cardiograph Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Using the Diagnostic Tests and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Using the Diagnostic Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Viewing and Saving Log Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
About Log Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Saving Log Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
Chapter 4 Performance Verification and Safety Tests
Required Testing Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
External Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Internal Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Test and Inspection Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Performance Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Visual Inspection (V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Power On Test (PO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Individual Functional Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Safety Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
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Chapter 5 Parts and Supplies
Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
PageWriter TC70/TC50/TC30 Cardiograph Cart Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
PageWriter TC70/TC50/TC30 Customer Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Other PageWriter TC Cardiograph Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Paper Tray Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Patient Interface Module (PIM) Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Supplies and Ordering Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Ordering Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Special Note about Welsh Bulb Electrodes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
PageWriter TC Cardiograph Supply Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Ordering Options and Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Contacting a Philips Response Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Chapter 6 Installing PageWriter TC Cardiograph Software and Enabling Tokens
Software Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Obtaining Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Downloading Software Files from Philips InCenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Installing the Software Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Verifying the Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Enabling Upgrade Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
Chapter 7 Cart Assembly
Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
Safety and Regulatory Symbols Marked on the PageWriter TC70 Cardiograph Cart. . .7-1
Safety and Regulatory Symbols Marked on the PageWriter TC50/TC30 Cardiograph
Cart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Assembling the PageWriter TC70 Cardiograph Cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Assembling the PageWriter TC50/TC30 Cardiograph Cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
Using the Cart Wheel Positioners and Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Chapter 8 Theory of Operation
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
Hardware Logical View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4
Patient Interface Module (PIM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4
Printer Control (FPGA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4
Battery (Lithium Ion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4
Keyboard and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4
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Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
LAN Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Magnetic Card Reader (PS/2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Barcode Reader (PS/2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Smart Card Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
USB Memory Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Wireless LAN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Modem Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
High Level ECG Data Flow and Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Internal Main Archive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Internal Remote Archive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
External USB Memory Stick Archives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Rendered ECG Report Prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Fax-Rendered ECG Report Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Power System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Voltage Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Battery Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Battery Discharging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Battery Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Charge Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Appendix A Specifications
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
PageWriter TC70 Cardiograph ECG Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
PageWriter TC50 Cardiograph ECG Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
PageWriter TC30 Cardiograph ECG Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
PageWriter TC70 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
PageWriter TC50/TC30 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
PageWriter TC70 Touch screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
PageWriter TC50 Touch screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
PageWriter TC30 Touch screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Patient Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Patient Interface Module Signal Acquisition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Signal Processing/Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Auto Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Rhythm Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Minimum Amplitude or Value of Patient Physiological Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Report Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Battery Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Ethernet LAN Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Wireless LAN Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
FAX Capability (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
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Barcode Reader (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Magnetic Card Reader (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Smart Card Reader (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Smart Card Reader (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
ECG Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
ECG File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Power and Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
TC30 Cardiograph Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
TC30 Cardiograph Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
PageWriter TC50 Cardiograph Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
PageWriter TC50 Cardiograph Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
PageWriter TC70 Cardiograph Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
PageWriter TC70 Cardiograph Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Safety and Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Classification (IEC 60601-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
Reducing Electromagnetic Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
Wireless LAN Card Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-15
Summit SDC-CF20G Wireless Adapter (Option D21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-15
Summit SDC-CF22AG Wireless Adapter (Option D22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-19
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1Introduction

This PageWriter TC Cardiograph Service Manual provides information on the following aspects of using and maintaining the PageWriter TC70, TC50, and TC30 model cardiographs.
Theory of operation Maintenance procedures Troubleshooting procedures and diagnostic tests Performance verification and safety testing Ordering parts and supplies Software installation Cart replacement kits and procedures Specifications
Before performing maintenance or troubleshooting on the PageWriter TC cardiograph, review the PageWriter TC Cardiograph Instructions for Use located on the User Documentation DVD shipped with the cardiograph, or download the file from the Philips InCenter site
incenter.medical.philips.com). This Service Manual assumes you are familiar with the controls,
( basic cardiograph operations, and capabilities of the device as described in the Instructions for Use.
This chapter provides information on:
Who Should Use this Service Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Philips ECG XML Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Using the Philips InCenter Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
About Adobe Acrobat Versions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Safety Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Important Patient and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
PageWriter TC70 Cardiograph Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
PageWriter TC50 Cardiograph Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23
PageWriter TC30 Cardiograph Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25
Patient Interface Module (PIM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27
About Class A and Class B Patient Data Cables and PIMs . .1-27
Attaching the Patient Data Cable to the PIM and
Cardiograph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-28
Special Note about Patient Interface Module (PIM). . . . . . . .1-30
PIM ECG Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31
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Introduction Who Should Use this Service Manual
Configuring the 16-Lead PIM (PageWriter TC70 and
PageWriter TC50 cardiograph only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31
Installing the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-35
Notes about Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-35
Charging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-38
Calibrating the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-39
Battery Power Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-39
Using the On/Standby Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-41
Using the Wireless LAN Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-42
Using the Modem Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-43
Using the USB Memory Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-43
Using the Barcode Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-44
Using the Cardiograph Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-45
Touch Screen Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-46
Changing the Lead Format on the Main ECG Screen. . . . . . .1-49
The Status Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-51
Using the Keyboard Shortcuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-53

Who Should Use this Service Manual

This Service Manual is intended for users who handle preventive maintenance, periodic operational checks, and basi c tr oub le shooting for PageWriter TC cardiographs.
Before attempting to service the cardiograph, you must review the following documentation and training materials:
PageWriter TC Cardiograph Instructions for Use This Service Manual
This PageWriter TC Cardiograph Service Manual is intended to assist users in the safe and effective use of the product.
Please read this Service Manual, and strictly observe all Warning and Cautions as described in this document.
Pay special attention to all of the safety information provided in the Safety Summary and Important Patient and Safety Information section.
The following conventions are used in this document.
WARNING Warning statements describe conditions or actions that may result in a potentially
serious outcome, adverse event, or a safety hazard. Failure to follow a Warning may result in death or serious injury to the user or to the patient.
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Philips ECG XML Information Introduction
CAUTION Caution statements describe when special care is necessary for the safe and effective use of the
product. Failure to follow a caution may result in minor to moderate personal injury or damage to the product or other property, a remote risk of more serious injury, or may cause environmental pollution.
NOTE Notes contain additional important information about a topic.
TIP A Tip contains suggested information on using a particular feature.
Menu items and button names appear in bold no-serif font. Example: Touch t he Config button. Internal software components or file directories appear in regular no-serif font. Example:
ECGs are stored to the
RubyArchiveInternal directory.

Philips ECG XML Information

The PageWriter TC cardiographs export ECG data in XML (Extensible Markup Language) format. There are three available XML schema versions on the cardiograph: version 1.03, version 1.04, and version 1.04.01. Version 1.03 exports ECG data in 12-lead format only, version 1.04 exports ECG data for up to 16 leads, and version 1.04.01 exports ECG data for up to 16 leads and includes full interpretation from the Philips DXL ECG Algorithm.
Information regarding the Philips ECG XML schema can be obtained directly from Philips Medical Systems by sending an email request to:
ecg@philips.com. Please include your
name, facility, and the serial number of your PageWriter TC cardiograph in the email request.
NOTE The default XML version setting on the cardiograph must be coordinated with the XML version
compatibility of the TraceMaster ECG Management System, or other third party ECG management system used by your facility. For more information on configuring your cardiograph for use with an external ECG management system, see the PageWriter TC Network Configuration Guide included on the User Documentation and Training DVD, or download the file from the Philips InCenter site.

Using the Philips InCenter Site

The Philips InCenter site provides frequent updates to all Philips Cardiac Systems product documentation and product software, including the PageWriter TC cardiographs.
The Philips InCenter site requires an active registration and password. To register, go to the InCenter site at: (located under the user login and password fields). On the following page, under
Updates
(lower right corner of page), click the Click here for account registration link. The Cardiac Systems InCenter Registration page appears. Complete all of the information fields on the page to receive a login and password for the InCenter site.
Registration for the InCenter site requires the serial number of at least one PageWriter TC cardiograph in active use at your facility. The serial number is found on the product identification label, located next to the text the rear panel of the cardiograph, see (see Figure 1-1 on page 1-4).
incenter.medical.philips.com and click on the Need help? link on the main page
SN. The product identification label is located on
Software
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Introduction Using the Philips InCenter Site
Figure 1-1 Cardiograph Product Identification Label (rear cardiograph view)

About Adobe Acrobat Versions

Adobe Acrobat Reader version 9.0 must be installed on the PC that is used to access the Philips InCenter site. Previous versions of Acrobat Reader are not compatible with the Philips InCenter site, and attempting to access InCenter with a previous version of Acrobat Reader will result in error messages when opening documents. Uninstall all previous versions of Acrobat Reader, and then proceed for a free install of Acrobat Reader 9.0 at:
www.adobe.com.
Any version of Adobe Acrobat Professional or Acrobat Elements are also not compatible with the Philips InCenter site, and error messages will appear when opening documents with these applications. Acrobat Reader 9.0 must be installed in addition to Acrobat Professional or Acrobat Elements.
Follow this procedure when accessing documents on the Philips InCenter site.
To access documents on the Philips InCenter site:
Exit Acrobat Professional or Acrobat Elements (if open).
1
2 Start Acrobat Reader 9.0. 3 Open Internet Explorer , and go to the Philips InCenter site. Keep Acrobat Reader 9.0 open
the entire time while accessing the InCenter site.
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Safety Summary Introduction

Safety Summary

Symbols Marked on the Cardiograph or Patient Interface Module (PIM)

Symbol Name Description
Attention; read the Instructions for Use
Type CF
Defibrillator Proof
DC Polarity Indicates the polarity of the DC power connector.
Direct Current Indicates that the equipment is suitable for direct
See the PageWriter TC Cardiograph Instructions for Use.
ECG physio isolation is type CF, defibrillator proof. Suitable for all patient applications including direct cardiac application. System is in continuous operation.
current only.
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Symbols Marked on the Cardiograph or Patient Interface Module (PIM)
Symbol Name Description
Disposal Dispose of in accordance with the requirements of
your country.
ECG output signal The connector near this symbol provides access to an
analog ECG signal that can be used as a synchronization signal for external devices, such as an imaging device. This analog ECG signal is not diagnostic quality and should not be used for ECG analysis purposes.
Local Area Network (LAN) Connector
Connect the Ethernet RJ45 LAN cable to the connector directly above this symbol to establish LAN connectivity.
Modem Connector Connect an analog phone line to the connector d irectly
above this symbol.
Attention; read the Instructions for Use
Patient Interface Module (PIM) Connector
See the PageWriter TC Cardiograph Instructions for Use.
Connect the PIM patient data cable to the connector located directly above this symbol.
PCMCIA icon Insert the wireless LAN card into the slot located
directly above this symbol.
PS/2 Connector Connect the Magnetic Card Reader or Barcode Reader
to the connector located directly above this symbol.
Serial Number The number next to this symbol is the serial number of
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Safety Summary Introduction
Symbols Marked on the Cardiograph or Patient Interface Module (PIM)
Symbol Name Description
On/Standby Pressing the button with this symbol on it puts the
cardiograph into Standby (power saving mode).
USB Connector The connector near this symbol is used with a USB
device.
Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation
Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with this symbol.
Equipotential Grounding Post Equipotential grounding post used for establishing
common ground between instruments.
Class II Protection against electric shock (PageWriter TC70
Cardiograph only).
Fuse The PageWriter TC50 Cardiograph and PageWriter
TC30 Cardiograph contains a 1.6 amp (250V) time­delay fuse.
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Safety Symbols Marked on the Cardiograph Packaging

Symbol Description
Keep dry.
o
Ambient temperature range of -20 transport and storage.
Note: the batteries will discharge at a rapid rate if the cardiograph is stored at a high temperature.
Atmospheric pressure range of 0 to 4572 meters (15,000 feet), 572 hPA above sea level for transport and storage.
C (-4o F) to 50 oC (122o F) (non-condensing) for
Relative humidity range of 10% to 90% (non-condensing) for transport and storage.
Made from recycled materials.
Fragile.
Lithium ion battery. Do not dispose of in trash. Follow local regulations for disposing of as small chemical waste.
This product consists of devices that may contain mercury, which must be recycled or disposed of in accordance with local, state, or federal laws. (Within this system, the backlight lamps in the monitor display contain mercury.)
Dispose of in accordance with the requirements of your country.
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Safety and Regulatory Symbols Marked on the PageWriter TC70 Cardiograph Cart

Symbol Name Description
Cart Transport Do not transport the cart with the drawer open.
Cart Drawer Weight Limit
Cart Storage Bin Weight Limit
Do not place more than 3 kilograms or 6.6 pounds of weight into the cart drawer.
Do not place more than 3 kilograms or 6.6 pounds of weight into the cart storage bin.

Safety and Regulatory Symbols Marked on the PageWriter TC50/TC30 Cardiograph Cart

Symbol Name Description
Cart Storage Bin Weight Limit
Do not place more than 3 kilograms or 6.6 pounds of weight into the cart storage bin.
Optional Patient Cable Arm
Do not transport the cart with the patient cable arm positioned to the side. Only transport the cart with the patient cable arm positioned to the front of the cart.
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Safety and Regulatory Symbols Marked on the PageWriter TC70 Cardiograph AC Power Adapter

Symbol Name Description
No serviceable parts inside
Indoor, dry location use only
Attention; read the Instructions for Use
There are no serviceable parts inside the AC adapter. Do not open the AC adapter case.
The AC adapter is only intended for indoor use in a dry location.
See the PageWriter TC Car diograph Instructions for Use for information on the AC power adapter.
AC adapter disposal Dispose of in accordance with the requirements
of your country.
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Important Patient and Safety Information

The PageWriter TC70 cardiograph, PageWriter TC50 cardiograph, and PageWriter TC30 cardiograph isolate all connections to the patient from electrical ground and all other conductive circuits in the cardiograph. This reduces the possibility of hazardous currents passing from the cardiograph through the patient’s heart to ground.
WARNING Failure to follow these warnings could affect both patient and operator safety.

Accessories and Supplies

WARNING Always clean and disinfect reusable electrodes before patient use. Failure to properly
clean and disinfect reusable electrodes before patient use may cause infectious materials to be transferred between patients.
WARNING The Welsh bulb electrodes (available as an accessory for the cardiograph) do not meet
the requirements of IEC 60601-2-25 for defibrillation recovery time, and cannot be reliably used for patient diagnosis immediately following defibrillation.
WARNING When using additional peripheral equipment powered from an electrical source other
than the cardiograph, the combination is considered to be a medical system. It is the responsibility of the operator to comply with IEC 60601-1-1 and test the medical system according to the requirements. For additional information contact Philips Medical Systems.
WARNING Do not use non-medical peripherals within 6 feet of a patient unless the non-medical
peripherals receive power from the cardiograph or from an isolation transformer that meets medical safety standards.
CAUTION The Welsh bulb electrodes contain natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions.
CAUTION The use of equipment that applies high frequency voltages to the patient (including electrosurgical
equipment and some respiration transducers) is not supported and may produce undesired results.
CAUTION Only use Philips Medical Systems replacement parts and supplies with the cardiograph. The use of non-
approved replacement parts and supplies with the cardiograph is strictly prohibited. Cardiograph safety and performance are not guaranteed when non-approved replacement parts and supplies are used with the cardiograph.
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Using accessories, peripherals, or cables that are not supplied with the cardiograph or that
are not recommended by Philips Medical Systems can result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the cardiograph.
Connect other equipment in accordance with IEC 60601-1-1 Medical Electrical Systems
Standard or IEC 60601-1: 2005 (3rd Edition) Medical Electrical Equipment Standard Clause 16 Medical Electrical Systems.
When connecting the cardiograph to other AC powered equipmen t, only connect e quipment
approved to IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment or IEC 60950-1 Information Technology Equipment.
Only use patient electrodes that are approved by Philips Medical Systems. The use of non-
approved patient electrodes may degrade cardiograph performance.
T o prevent burns to the pat ient, remove all ECG electrodes and lead wires prior to the use of
high frequency surgical equipment (including electrosurgical equipment and some respiration transducers).

AC Power Adapter and AC Power Cord

WARNING Only use the external power supply with part number 453564094411 with the
PageWriter TC70 cardiograph in order to prevent electrical safety hazards. The use of any other power supply is not approved by Philips Medical Systems.
WARNING Whenever the AC power cord is connected to a live power outlet, ensure that it is also
securely attached to the cardiograph. Always disconnect the AC power cord from the power outlet when it is not connected to the cardiograph.
WARNING Only use grounded power cords (three-wire power cords with grounded plugs) and
grounded electrical outlets that are labeled as Hospital Only or Hospital Grade. NEVER adapt a grounded plug to fit an ungrounded outlet by removing the ground prong. Use the equipotential post when redundant earth ground is necessary according to IEC 60601-1-
1.
CAUTION The power supply could feel warm to the touch.
The PageWriter TC70 cardiograph external power supply, part number 453564094411, is
designed with a three wire supply system. The ground only serves a functional purpose for EMC and not protective earth for electrical safety. Use of an appropriate three-wire power cord is necessary to provide proper EMC operation.
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Only use the AC power adapter designed to be used with the PageWriter TC70 cardiograph,
part number 453564094411 , in order to ensure continue d compliance with the requirements of IEC 60601-1.
To disconnect the cardiograph from AC power, unplug the cardiograph AC power cord
from the mains power supply.
This equipment complies with the earth leakage current limits as specified in UL 60601-
1:2003 Medical Electrical Equipment - General Requirements for Safety, only when connected to a 120 Volt mains power supply.
Periodically inspect the patient data cable, lead wires, and AC power cord for any worn or
cracked insulation. Ensure that no exposed wires are visible on the AC power cord.
Only use the Philips Medical Systems AC power cord (part number 453564094411)
supplied with the cardiograph. Use of any other power supply has not been verified and may lead to operator or patient harm, including electrical shock. Periodically inspect the AC power cord and AC power connector to ensure that both are in a safe and operable condition. If the AC power cord or AC power connector are not in a safe or operable condition, operate the cardiograph on battery power and contact Philips Medical Systems for service.

Analog ECG Output Signal Port

Do not use the analog ECG output signal port (not supported on cardio graph) for diagno stic
purposes and do not use this signal for critical synchronization timing.
Do not connect any equipment to the cardiograph analog ECG output signal port that does
not meet medical safety requirements and that has not been evaluated by local safety personnel.

Batteries

CAUTIONS Before removing and replacing batteries from the cardiograph, press down and hold the On/
Standby button ( ) (located on the front of the cardiograph), to shut down the cardiograph. Ensure that the cardiograph is shut down. When the cardiograph is fully shut down, the screen is black, and the On/Standby button is not illuminated. Once the cardiograph is shut down, proceed to remove and replace the batteries.
When removing batteries from the cardiograph, the batteries could feel warm to the touch.
The battery capacity for the PageWriter TC50 cardiograph or PageWriter TC30 cardiograph
with a single battery installed using the battery with Philips part number 989803170371, is 30 minutes of continuous Rhythm printing, or 30 total ECG reports.
When operating the PageWriter TC50 cardiograph or PageWriter TC30 cardiograph with
one battery installed, only use the Philips battery with part number 989803170371. Do not use the battery with Philips part number 989803160981 for one battery operation.
When operating the PageWriter TC70 cardiograph, PageWriter TC50 cardiograph, or
PageWriter TC30 cardiograph with two batteries installed, ensure that both batteries contain
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the same Philips part number. The battery part number identification label is found on the bottom of the battery. The cardiograph cannot operate with two batteries that contain different part numbers. If the cardiograph is operated with two batteries with different part numbers, the cardiograph will display an error message and will not operate.

PageWriter TC50/TC30 Cardiograph One Battery Operation

The PageWriter TC50 cardiograph, or PageWriter TC30 cardiograph with installed
software version A.04.00 and higher can operate on a single battery with Philips part number 989803170371.
The battery capacity for the PageWriter TC50 card i ograph, or the PageWriter TC30
cardiograph with a single battery installed using the battery with Philips part number 989803170371, is 30 minutes of continuous Rhythm printing, or 30 total ECG reports.
When operating the PageWriter TC50 cardiograph, or the PageWriter TC30 cardiograph
with one battery installed, only use the Philips battery with part number 989803170371. Do not use the battery with Philips part number 989803160981 for one battery operation.
When operating the PageWriter TC50 cardiograph or the PageWriter TC30 cardiograph
with one battery installed, the single battery may be inserted into either battery compartment.

Cart

Ensure that the cardiograph is securely attached to the cardiograph cart before use.

Defibrillation

WARNING Do not touch the patient, patient data cable, leads, or the cardiograph during
defibrillation. Death or injury may occur from the electrical shock delivered by the defibrillator.

Diagrams

Upon customer request, Philips Medical Systems will make available circuit diagrams,
component part lists, descriptions, calibration instructions and other technical information.

Display Accuracy

The accuracy of the ECG signals are within +/- 5% (or +/- 40 uV whichever is greater), over
a range of 0 to 5 mV, in the presence of differential and common mode DC offset voltages of +/- 300 mV. The cardiograph performance is tested to comply with the accuracy requirements over the dynamic ranges and frequency ranges specified in the IEC 60601-2­51 and AAMI EC-11 standards.
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For additional details regarding accuracy and precision, refer to the Physician's Guide and
the Manufacturer's Disclosure Statement.

ECG Interpretation

CAUTION Always enter accurate patient information (including age and gender) if using the Philips DXL ECG
Algorithm or Philips 12-Lead Algorithm for ECG interpretation.

Electrodes

Philips recommends the use of disp osable elec trodes at all times for all patient applications.
Choose either adult or pediatric disposable electrodes based on the age and size of the patient. See “Disposable and Reusable Electrodes” on page 1-49 for information on ordering disposable electrodes.

Faxed ECGs

CAUTION No guarantee is made as to the suitability of a faxed ECG for any particular purpose, due to the
variability inherent in fax technology.
CAUTION Faxed ECGs should only be sent to secure recipient fax machines.

General Cardiograph Use

WARNING Electrical shock hazard. Keep the cardiograph, Patient Interface Module (PIM), and all
cardiograph accessories away from liquids. Do not immerse the cardiograph, PIM, or other accessories in any liquids.
WARNING Do not use this cardiograph near flammable anesthetics. It is not intended for use in
explosive environments or in operating rooms. The disconnection or connection of AC power, or electrostatic discharge (ESD) may result in an electrical spark.
CAUTION The cardiograph may generate electromagnetic interference (EMI) that may cause nearby equipment
to fail.
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CAUTION The use of equipment that applies high frequency voltages to the patient (including electrosurgical
equipment and some respiration transducers) is not supported and may produce undesired results. Disconnect the patient data cable from the cardiograph, or detach the leads from the patient prior to performing any procedure that uses high frequency surgical equipment.
The use of non-Philips equipment connected to, or operating with, the PageWriter TC70
cardiograph, PageWriter TC50 cardiograph, or the PageWriter TC30 cardiograph is not tested or supported, and may produce undesired results.
Connecting multiple cardiographs to the same patient may pose a safety hazard due to the
summation of leakage currents. Any combination of instruments should be evaluated by local safety personnel before being put into service.

IEC 60601-2-51

For information on the standard IEC 60601-2-51, please go to the Philips InCenter web site
incenter.medical.philips.com). For information on using the Philips InCenter site, see page 1-
(
4.

Lead Wires

WARNING Electrical shock hazard. Do not touch accessible connector pins and the patient
simultaneously.
WARNING Do not touch any loose or exposed leads during defibrillation. Death or injury may occur
from the electrical shock delivered by the defibrillator.
WARNING Ensure that the electrodes or lead wires do not come in contact with any other
conductive materials (including earth-grounded materials) especially when connecting or disconnecting electrodes to or from a patient.

Main Waveform Display Screen

Manual measurements of ECG intervals and magnitudes should be performed on printe d
ECG reports only . Do not make manual measurements of ECG intervals and magnitudes on the main waveform display screen since these ECG representations are scaled.
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Modem Card and Fax Feature

WARNING Do not connect the modem card to a phone line when the cardiograph is connected to a
patient.
WARNING Only connect the phone line to the modem connector ( ) located on the rear panel
of the cardiograph. Never attach the phone line to the LAN connector ( ).
No guarantee is made as to the suitability of a faxed ECG report for any particular purpose,
due to the variability inherent in fax technology.

Pacemaker

Pace pulses may not be visible on a printed ECG report that uses simultaneous acquisition.

Patient Data Cable

WARNING The Philips Medical Systems patient data cable (supplied with cardiograph) is an integral
part of the cardiograph safety features. Use of any other patient data cable may lead to the distortion or corruption of patient ECG data, may compromise defibrillation protection and degrade cardiograph performance, and overall cardiograph safety may be seriously degraded.
WARNING Ensure that the patient data cable is securely connected to the PIM Connector ( )
on the rear panel of the cardiograph.
The PageWriter TC50 cardiograph with installed software version A.03.00 and higher is
only compatible with the Class B patient data cable (Philips part number 989803164281).
Keep the patient data cable away from power cords and any other electrical equipment.
Failure to do so can result in AC power line frequency interference on the ECG trace.
Periodically inspect the patient data cable for any cracks or breaks in the cable insulation. If
the integrity of the patient data cable is not assured, replace the patient data cable. Contact Philips Medical Systems for further assistance, see “Contacting a Philips Response Center” on page 5-13.
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Patient Interface Module (PIM)

WARNING Always clean and disinfect the Patient Interface Module (PIM) after patient use, if the
PIM comes into direct contact with the patient’s skin. Failure to properly clean and disinfect the PIM after direct contact with the patient’s skin may cause infectious materials to be transferred between patients.
CAUTION If using the optional, 16-lead PIM, always ensure that the leads connected to the Patient Interface
Module (PIM) are the same leads that are displayed on the cardiograph screen.
The PageWriter TC50 cardiograph with installed software version A.03.00 and higher is
only compatible with the Class B 12-lead PIM (Philips part number 453564150741, AAMI and 453564150761, IEC) or the Class B 16-lead PIM (Philips part number 453564150751, AAMI and 453564150771, IEC).
Always put the cardiograph in Standby before replacing the Patient Interface Module
(PIM). Do not change the PIM while the cardiograph is in active use.

Printer

CAUTION Do not pull on the paper while an ECG report is being printed. This can cause distortion of the
waveform and can lead to potential misdiagnosis.

Servicing the Cardiograph

Only qualified personnel may service the cardiograph or may open the cardiograph housing
to access internal cardiograph components. Do not open any covers on the cardiograph. There are no internal cardiograph components that are serviced by the operator.
The Philips Medical Systems warranty is applicable only if you use Philips Medical
Systems approved accessories and replacement parts. See “Supplies and Ordering Information” on page 1-46 for more information.

Software

WARNING Only install Philips Medical Systems software on the cardiograph. The installation or use
of software not approved by Philips Medical Systems is strictly prohibited and cardiograph safety and performance are not guaranteed.
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Touch Screen

WARNING Do not use sharp objects with the touch screen or apply excessive force to the touch
screen. Applying excessive force to the touch screen may result in breaking the touch screen display and can cause sharp, jagged parts to expel to persons nearby.
Manual measurements of ECG intervals and magnitudes should be performed on printed
ECG reports only. Do not make manual measurements of ECG intervals and magnitudes on the touch screen display since these ECG representations are scaled.

USB Memory Stick

WARNING Do not use the USB memory stick to import ECGs from other cardiographs, or other
non-Philips devices onto any model of the PageWriter TC cardiograph.
CAUTIONS Only use the USB memory stick that is available for purchase as an optional accessory from Philips
Medical Systems with the PageWriter TC cardiograph.
Do not insert a USB memory stick into the cardiograph, or remove a USB memory stick from the cardiograph when the cardiograph is acquiring ECG data from the patient.
Only use the USB memory stick to transfer data between the cardiograph and a computer. Do not use the USB memory stick with other devices.
Keep all USB memory sticks that contain patient data in a secure location where they cannot be accessed by unauthorized personnel. Always delete patient data from a USB memory stick promptly after use.
Affix a label to all USB memory sticks that contain patient data notifying users that unauthorized access of patient data on the USB memory stick is punishable by law.
Periodically inspect the USB connectors (side and rear of cardiograph) for any cracks or
breaks. If the integrity of a USB connector is not assured, do not use the USB connector, and contact Philips Medical Systems for further assistance, see “Contacting a Philips Response Center” on page 5-13.

PageWriter TC70 Cardiograph Components

The following sections include a description of all of the components of the PageWriter TC70 cardiograph, including the connection ports on the cardiograph, the Patient Interface Module (PIM), and optional accessories available with the cardiograph. For information on ordering any of the optional accessories for the cardiograph, see “PageWriter TC Cardiograph Supply Part Numbers” on page 5-8.
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A
B
DECF
G
H
Figure 1-2 PageWriter TC70 Cardiograph (left front view)
A Touch screen F ECG button B Audio speaker G Paper tray C AC power on indicator light H Keyboard D On/Standby button E ID button
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I
J
Figure 1-3 PageWriter TC70 Cardiograph (right front view)
I Battery compartment J USB memory stick connector
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H
D
C
B
A
E
F
G
Figure 1-4 PageWriter TC70 Cardiograph (rear view)
A Modem connector G Wireless LAN card slot (with protective
cover installed)
B LAN connector H AC power connector C Barcode reader or magnetic card reader
connector
D Analog ECG output signal connector (not
supported)
E USB connector F PIM connector
WARNING Do not connect the modem card to a phone line when the cardiograph is connected to a
patient.
CAUTION Do not insert a USB memory stick into the cardiograph, or remove a USB memory stick from the
cardiograph when the cardiograph is acquiring ECG data from a patient.
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