Welch Allyn 6000 User Manual
Welch Allyn Connex
Monitor 6000 Series™
®
Vital Signs
Directions for use
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................. 1
Symbols ................................................................................................... 3
Screen elements ...................................................................................... 7
About warnings and cautions .............................................................. 13
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Indications for use ................................................................................................ 1
Contraindications ................................................................................................. 2
General warnings and cautions .......................................................................... 13
Physical design ...................................................................................... 19
Controls, indicators, and connectors .................................................................. 20
Setup ...................................................................................................... 23
Supplies and accessories ................................................................................... 23
Insert the battery ............................................................................................... 23
Mount the monitor ............................................................................................. 24
Attach the probe well ......................................................................................... 25
Attach the temperature probe ........................................................................... 26
Remove the temperature probe and well .......................................................... 26
Connect the NIBP hose ..................................................................................... 27
Disconnect the NIBP hose ................................................................................. 27
Connect the SpO2 cable or the SpO2/RRa dual cable ....................................... 27
Disconnect the SpO2 cable or the SpO2/RRa dual cable .................................. 29
Connect the patient movement cable ................................................................ 29
Disconnect the patient movement sensor and cable ........................................ 30
Attach a USB accessory ..................................................................................... 30
Detach a USB accessory .................................................................................... 31
Insert a new roll of paper ................................................................................... 31
Connect AC power ............................................................................................. 32
Disconnect AC power ........................................................................................ 32
Startup .................................................................................................... 33
Power ................................................................................................................. 33
Power up the monitor ........................................................................................ 34
Power down the monitor ................................................................................... 35
Reset the monitor .............................................................................................. 37
Set the date and time ........................................................................................ 37
Enter clinician information .................................................................................. 37
Set the default configuration .............................................................................. 38
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Navigation .............................................................................................. 39
Home tab ........................................................................................................... 39
Device Status area ............................................................................................. 39
Content area ...................................................................................................... 42
Navigation area .................................................................................................. 43
Using the keypad, keyboard, and barcode scanner ........................... 45
Open the numeric keypad .................................................................................. 45
Numeric keypad ................................................................................................. 45
Enter a number .................................................................................................. 46
Close the numeric keypad ................................................................................. 46
Open the keyboard ............................................................................................ 46
Keyboard ............................................................................................................ 46
Enter a letter or number ..................................................................................... 48
Enter a symbol or special character ................................................................... 48
Enter a diacritical mark ....................................................................................... 48
Close the keyboard ............................................................................................ 49
Use a barcode scanner ...................................................................................... 49
Connex CS ............................................................................................. 51
Overview ............................................................................................................ 51
Monitor tab ........................................................................................................ 52
Connect to the central station ........................................................................... 53
Disconnect from the central station .................................................................. 53
Continuous patient monitoring ........................................................................... 54
Activate the Continuous Monitoring profile ...................................................... 54
Pause continuous monitoring (Pause mode) ..................................................... 55
Resume continuous monitoring ........................................................................ 56
End continuous monitoring ............................................................................... 56
Assign a patient and location ............................................................................. 57
Profiles ................................................................................................... 59
Continuous Monitoring profile ........................................................................... 59
Continuous Monitoring profile ........................................................................... 61
Saving vital sign measurements (Continuous Monitoring profile) ...................... 63
Intervals Monitoring profile ................................................................................ 63
Spot Check profile .............................................................................................. 65
Triage profile ...................................................................................................... 65
Profile feature comparison ................................................................................. 66
Profile feature comparison ................................................................................. 67
Changing profiles ............................................................................................... 67
Patient data management .................................................................... 73
Add a patient to the patient list .......................................................................... 73
Load patient data with a barcode scanner ......................................................... 74
Select a patient .................................................................................................. 74
Manage patient records (Continuous Monitoring profile) .................................. 76
Manage patient records (Intervals Monitoring, Spot Check, and Triage
profiles) .............................................................................................................. 78
Printer ................................................................................................................ 79
Delete a patient from the list ............................................................................. 81
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Alarms .................................................................................................... 83
Patient rest mode .............................................................................................. 85
Reset (pause or turn off) audio alarms ............................................................... 86
Cancel a paused alarm ....................................................................................... 88
Adjust vital sign alarm limits .............................................................................. 88
Modify audio alarm notification .......................................................................... 89
Alarm messages and priorities ........................................................................... 90
Nurse call ........................................................................................................... 97
Patient monitoring ................................................................................ 99
Standard and custom modifiers ......................................................................... 99
Custom scoring ................................................................................................ 100
Manual overrides ............................................................................................. 100
Patient movement ........................................................................................... 100
Capnography (CO2) .......................................................................................... 106
Respiration rate ................................................................................................ 111
IPI ..................................................................................................................... 113
Acoustic respiration rate (RRa) ......................................................................... 116
NIBP ................................................................................................................. 120
Temperature .................................................................................................... 131
SpO2 ................................................................................................................ 142
SpHb ................................................................................................................ 148
Pulse rate frame ............................................................................................... 152
Manual parameters frame ................................................................................ 154
Maintenance and service .................................................................... 157
Perform periodic checks .................................................................................. 157
Replace the printer paper ................................................................................. 157
Change the battery .......................................................................................... 158
Clean the monitor ............................................................................................ 160
Clean the accessories ...................................................................................... 161
Clean the stand ................................................................................................ 161
Advanced settings ............................................................................... 163
General ............................................................................................................. 163
Parameters ....................................................................................................... 168
Data management ........................................................................................... 173
Network ........................................................................................................... 176
Service ............................................................................................................. 179
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 181
Patient movement messages .......................................................................... 181
CO2 messages ................................................................................................ 183
RRa messages ................................................................................................. 184
NIBP messages ............................................................................................... 185
SpO2 and SpHb messages .............................................................................. 186
Temperature messages ................................................................................... 187
Weight scale messages ................................................................................... 188
Patient data management messages .............................................................. 188
Communications module messages ................................................................ 189
Radio messages ............................................................................................... 189
Ethernet messages .......................................................................................... 189
USB and USB flash drive messages ................................................................ 190
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System messages ........................................................................................... 190
Battery power manager messages .................................................................. 191
Configuration Manager messages ................................................................... 191
Printer messages ............................................................................................. 191
Network messages .......................................................................................... 192
Problems and solutions .................................................................................... 192
Specifications ...................................................................................... 195
Physical specifications ..................................................................................... 195
Physical specifications ..................................................................................... 205
Environmental specifications ........................................................................... 217
Monitor radio .................................................................................................... 217
Configuration options ....................................................................................... 219
Standards and compliance ................................................................. 221
General compliance and standards .................................................................. 221
General radio compliance ................................................................................. 222
Guidance and manufacturer's declaration ........................................ 225
EMC compliance .............................................................................................. 225
Emissions and immunity information ............................................................... 225
Appendix .............................................................................................. 227
Approved accessories ...................................................................................... 227
Warranty .......................................................................................................... 238
Introduction
This directions for use describes the capabilities and operation of the monitor. The
information, including the illustrations, covers all configuration options. If your monitor
configuration lacks any of these options, some information in this manual might not
apply.
Before using the monitor, you must familiarize yourself with all warnings and cautions,
with the steps to power up the monitor, and with the sections of this directions for use
that pertain to your use of the monitor. You must also familiarize yourself with all
information that accompanies the accessories you use.
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Note Some product features described in this publication might not be available
in your country. For the latest information about products and features,
please call Welch Allyn Customer Care.
Indications for use
The Connex VSM 6000 series of monitors is intended to be used by clinicians and
medically qualified personnel for monitoring of neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients for
• noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP)
• pulse rate (PR)
• noninvasive functional oxygen saturation of arteriolar hemoglobin (SpO2)
• body temperature in normal and axillary modes
The most likely locations for patients to be monitored are general medical and surgical
floors, general hospital, and alternate care environments. Monitoring can be
accomplished on the VSM 6000 series bedside monitor itself, and the VSM 6000 series
bedside monitor also can transmit data continuously for secondary remote viewing and
alarming (e.g., at a central station). Secondary remote viewing and alarming features are
intended to supplement and not replace any patient bedside monitoring procedures.
The optional Masimo rainbow® SET Pulse CO-Oximeter™ and accessories are indicated
for the continuous noninvasive monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial
hemoglobin (SpO2), pulse rate (PR), total hemoglobin concentration (SpHb®), and/or
respiration rate (RRa™). The Masimo rainbow SET Radical-7R™ Pulse CO-Oximeter and
accessories are indicated for use with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients during both
motion and no-motion conditions, and for patients who are well or poorly perfused in
hospitals and hospital-type facilities.
The optional Oridion®module and accessories are intended for the continuous
noninvasive measurement and monitoring of carbon dioxide concentration of the expired
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and inspired breath (etCO2 and FiCO2) and respiration rate (RR). It is intended for use
with neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in hospitals and hospital-type facilities.
The optional Oridion module also provides the clinician with an Integrated Pulmonary
Index™ (IPI). The IPI is based on four parameters provided by the monitor: end-tidal
carbon dioxide (etCO2), respiration rate (RR), oxygen saturation (SpO2), and pulse rate
(PR). The IPI is a single index of an adult or pediatric patient's ventilatory status displayed
on a scale of 1–10, where 10 indicates optimal pulmonary status. IPI monitoring displays
a single value that represents the patient's pulmonary parameters and alerts clinicians to
changes in the patient's pulmonary status.
The IPI is an adjunct to, and is not intended to replace, vital signs monitoring.
Optional compatible weight scales (e.g., Health o meter®) can be used for height,
weight, and BMI input.
The optional EarlySense® (Everon) System is intended for continuous measurement of
respiration rate, heart rate, and movement in an automatic contact-less manner, in a
hospital or clinic setting. The system is indicated for use in children, adolescents, and
adults. The operation of the EarlySense has been studied in children (weight ≥ 10 Kg)
and adults (weight <111 Kg) during sleep and resting condition.
This product is available for sale only upon the order of a physician or licensed healthcare
professional.
Contraindications
This system (all configurations) is not intended to be used:
• on patients connected to heart/lung machines
• on patients being transported outside a healthcare facility
• within the controlled access area of MRI equipment
• in a hyperbaric chamber
• in the presence of flammable anesthetics
• in the presence of electrocauterization devices
Systems configured with EarlySense are not intended to be used:
• on patients for whom proper positioning cannot be achieved or maintained
• on patients who do not meet the weight limits tested or specified
Symbols
Documentation symbols
WARNING The warning statements in this manual identify conditions or practices that could
lead to illness, injury, or death.
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Power symbols
CAUTION The caution statements in this manual identify conditions or practices that could
result in damage to the equipment or other property, or loss of data. This definition applies to
both yellow and black and white symbols.
WARNING Hot surface. Do not touch.
Follow the operating instructions/directions for use (DFU) — mandatory action.
A copy of the DFU is available on this website.
A printed copy of the DFU can be ordered from Welch Allyn for delivery within 7 days.
Power on/Display power-saving Equipotential terminal
(on the display) monitor is plugged
into Alternating Current power
Battery absent or faulty
(on the monitor, green indicator)
Alternating Current power present,
battery fully charged
(on the monitor, amber indicator)
Alternating Current power present,
battery is charging
Battery charge level
Battery cover
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Symbols Welch Allyn Connex® Vital Signs Monitor 6000 Series™
Alternating Current (AC) Rechargeable battery
Connectivity symbols
USB Ethernet RJ-45
Wireless signal strength
• Best (4 bars)
• Good (3 bars)
• Fair (2 bars)
• Weak (1 bar)
• No signal (no bars)
• No connection (blank)
Connected to central station Disconnected from central station
Miscellaneous symbols
CO2 sampling input CO2 sampling output/exhaust
Manufacturer Limited rotation/Turn completely to
Reorder number Serial number
Nurse call
right
Do not reuse China RoHS markings for control of
pollution caused by electronic
information products. XX indicates
Environmentally Friendly Use
Period in years.
Nonionizing electromagnetic
radiation
Restrictions for use of wireless
device in Europe. European
Community's Class 2 radio
equipment.
Defibrillation-proof Type BF applied
parts
Recycle the product separate from
other disposables
Call for maintenance
Do not expose to open flame
Directions for use Symbols 5
Altitude range Not for injection
Transport and storage temperature
range
Authorized Representative of the
European Community
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Symbols Welch Allyn Connex® Vital Signs Monitor 6000 Series™
Screen elements
Global navigation, controls, and indicators
Select option Process indicator for
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activities like acquiring
measurements and
connecting to a central
station
Select item from list Display lock/unlock
Increase or decrease value
Monitoring and connectivity
Connect to the central station
and retain patient data
(Monitor tab)
Connected to the central
station (Device Status area)
Temporarily pause continuous
monitoring but retain patient
data
Disconnect from the central
station but continue
monitoring and retain patient
data (Monitor tab)
Disconnected from the
central station (Device Status
area)
End continuous monitoring
session for current patient
and clear patient data
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Screen elements Welch Allyn Connex® Vital Signs Monitor 6000 Series™
NIBP
NIBP start NIBP stop
Intervals status indicators NIBP view toggle
Temperature
Temperature site control Direct mode selector
SpO2 and Pulse rate
Pulse amplitude bar SatSeconds timer (Nellcor
SpO2 view toggle Response mode selector (Fast
Pulse rate (in beats per
minute)
Total hemoglobin (SpHb)
SpHb view toggle Averaging mode selector
Capnography (CO2)
feature only)
mode selected)
(Long mode selected)
CO2 pump start CO2 pump stop
Directions for use Screen elements 9
Capnography (CO2)
etCO2 view toggle IPI view toggle
IPI graphic indicators
RRa
Respiration indicator Averaging mode selector
(Fast mode selected)
Patient movement
Manual parameters
Bed mode Bed exit
Patient turn indicator and
timer
Patient turn indicator (Review
tab)
Bed exit (Review tab)
Exit sensitivity indicator
Manual parameter selector
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Screen elements Welch Allyn Connex® Vital Signs Monitor 6000 Series™
Alarm and information messages
Alarm limit control
Multiple alarms toggle Alarm audio paused
Alarm active Information message
Patient Rest Mode
Patient data management
Diacritical marks key
(available for languages that
use diacritical marks;
appearance differs based on
language)
Alarm On/Off toggle
Symbols key
Send patient data Print patient data/patient
trend data
Cancel action Add patient identifiers
Retrieve patient list from the
network
Delete patient from List tab Clear patient context from
Forward or backward in
Review tab
Select patient from List tab
Summary tab
Proceed to the next field to
input patient information
Directions for use Screen elements 11
Settings
Save configuration
settings
Save to USB flash
drive
Restore factory
default settings
Select state or view
Configure from USB
flash drive
Close Advanced
settings
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Screen elements Welch Allyn Connex® Vital Signs Monitor 6000 Series™
About warnings and cautions
Warning and caution statements can appear on the monitor, on the packaging, on the
shipping container, or in this document.
The monitor is safe for patients and clinicians when used in accordance with the
instructions and the warning and caution statements presented in this manual.
Before using the monitor, you must familiarize yourself with all warnings and cautions,
with the steps to power up the monitor, and with the sections of this directions for use
that pertain to your use of the monitor. In addition to reviewing the general warnings and
cautions presented in the next section, you must also review the more specific warnings
and cautions appear throughout the manual in conjunction with setup/startup, device
operation, patient monitoring, and maintenance tasks.
• Failure to understand and observe any warning statement in this manual could lead
to patient injury, illness, or death.
• Failure to understand and observe any caution statement in this manual could lead to
damage to the equipment or other property, or loss of patient data.
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General warnings and cautions
WARNING Many environmental variables, including patient physiology and
clinical application, can affect the accuracy and performance of the monitor.
Therefore, you must verify all vital signs information before treating the
patient. If there is any question about the accuracy of a measurement,
verify the measurement using another clinically accepted method.
WARNING Alarm limits are patient-specific. For alarms to function
properly, you must set or verify alarm limits appropriate for each patient.
Each time the monitor is powered on, you must check that the alarm
settings are appropriate for your patient before you start monitoring.
WARNING The monitor is not intended for use during patient transport
outside of the medical facility. Do not use the monitor to take
measurements on any patient in transit.
WARNING Do not use the monitor as an apnea monitor. Neither the VSM
6000 series monitors, nor any of the integrated or accessory sensor
systems used in conjunction with the VSM 6000 series monitors, are
intended for use in apnea monitoring.
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WARNING Use only Welch Allyn approved accessories, and use them
according to the manufacturer’s directions for use. Using unapproved
accessories with the monitor can affect patient and operator safety and can
compromise product performance and accuracy.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Do not connect more than one
patient to a monitor.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Dust and particle ingress can
affect the accuracy of blood pressure measurements. Use the monitor in
clean environments to ensure measurement accuracy. If you notice dust or
lint build-up on the monitor's vent openings, have the monitor inspected
and cleaned by a qualified service technician.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Liquids and excessive moisture
can damage patient sensors and cause them to perform inaccurately or fail.
WARNING Patient harm risk. Always remove sensors from patients and
disconnect them completely from monitors before bathing.
WARNING Liquids can damage electronics inside the monitor. Prevent
liquids from spilling on the monitor.
If liquids are spilled on the monitor:
1. Power down the monitor.
2. Disconnect the power plug.
3. Remove battery pack from the monitor.
4. Dry off excess liquid from the monitor.
Note If liquids possibly entered the monitor, remove the monitor
from use until it has been properly dried, inspected, and
tested by qualified service personnel.
5. Reinstall battery pack.
6. Power on the monitor and verify that the monitor functions normally before
using it.
If liquids enter the printer housing:
1. Power down the monitor.
2. Disconnect the power plug.
3. Remove battery pack from the monitor.
4. Remove and discard the paper roll.
5. Clean and dry the inside of the printer housing.
Note The printer housing has a drain tube that directs liquids down
and out the bottom of the monitor. If liquids possibly entered
other openings in the monitor, remove the monitor from use
until it has been properly dried, inspected, and tested by
qualified service personnel.
6. Install a new roll of paper.
7. Power on the monitor and verify that the monitor functions normally before
using it.
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WARNING Safety risk and potential shock hazard. Cords, cables, and
accessories damaged from prior misuse can affect patient and operator
safety. Inspect all cords, cables, and accessories for strain relief wear,
fraying, or other damage according to the recommendations presented in
the Maintenance and service section of this manual. Replace as necessary.
Inspect the AC cord for exposed copper before touching the cord. Unplug
the AC cord only by pulling on the plug, never the cord. Never lift the
monitor by the power cord or patient connections.
WARNING Fire and explosion hazard. Do not operate the monitor in the
presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous
oxide; in oxygen-enriched environments; or in any other potentially
explosive environment.
WARNING Fire and shock hazard. Only connect LAN cables contained
within the perimeter of a single building. Conductive LAN cables spanning
multiple buildings may introduce fire or shock hazards unless they are fitted
with fiber optic cables, lightning arrestors, or other applicable safety
features.
WARNING The monitor may not function properly if dropped or damaged.
Protect it from severe impact and shock. Do not use the monitor if you
notice any signs of damage. Qualified service personnel must check any
monitor that is dropped or damaged for proper operation before putting the
monitor back into use.
WARNING Defective batteries can damage the monitor. If the battery
shows any signs of damage or cracking, it must be replaced immediately
and only with a battery approved by Welch Allyn.
WARNING Improper disposal of batteries may create an explosion or
contamination hazard. Never dispose of batteries in refuse containers.
Always recycle batteries according to local regulations.
WARNING Electric shock hazard. Do not open the monitor or attempt
repairs. The monitor has no user-serviceable internal parts. Only perform
routine cleaning and maintenance procedures specifically described in this
manual. Inspection and servicing of internal parts shall only be performed
by qualified service personnel.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Do not expose to temperatures
higher than 122º F (50º C).
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Do not use the monitor on
patients who are on heart-lung machines.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. If using patient sensors during
full body irradiation, keep the sensor out of the irradiation field. If the
sensor is exposed to the irradiation, the reading might be inaccurate or the
monitor might read zero during the active irradiation period.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Do not use the monitor on
patients who are experiencing convulsions or tremors.
WARNING Use the monitor only as described in this directions for use. Do
not use the monitor on patients as described in the Contraindications.
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WARNING Personal/patient injury risk. Wall-mounted equipment and
accessories must be installed in accordance with accompanying
instructions. Improper installation can result in the monitor falling off the
wall and injuring someone. Welch Allyn is not responsible for the integrity
of any installation not performed by authorized Welch Allyn service
personnel. Contact an authorized Welch Allyn service representative or
other qualified service personnel to ensure professional installation for
safety and reliability of any mounting accessory.
WARNING Do not place the monitor in any position that might cause it to
fall on the patient.
WARNING Welch Allyn is not responsible for the integrity of a facility's
power. If the integrity of a facility's power or protective earth conductor is
in doubt, always operate the monitor on battery power alone when it is
attached to a patient.
WARNING Avoid continuously monitoring a patient when the device is
operating on battery power. If only battery power is available, you must
remain in the room with any patient whose vital signs are being monitored
continuously. Actively monitor both patient and battery status to ensure
patient safety.
WARNING Patient harm and equipment damage risk. Carefully route
patient cabling to reduce the possibility of patient entanglement or
strangulation. When transporting the monitor on a mobile stand, properly
secure all patient cables and cords to keep them clear of the wheels and to
minimize trip hazards.
WARNING For operator and patient safety, peripheral equipment and
accessories that can come in direct patient contact must comply with all
applicable safety, EMC, and regulatory requirements.
WARNING All signal input and output (I/O) connectors are intended for
connection of only devices complying with IEC 60601-1, or other IEC
standards (for example, IEC 60950), as applicable to the monitor.
Connecting additional devices to the monitor may increase chassis or
patient leakage currents. To maintain operator and patient safety, consider
the requirements of IEC 60601-1-1. Measure the leakage currents to
confirm that no electric shock hazard exists.
WARNING Equipment failure and patient harm risk. Do not cover the air
intake or exhaust vents on the rear and base of the monitor. Covering
these vents could cause overheating of the monitor or muffling of alarms.
WARNING This equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of
electro-surgery.
WARNING Cross-contamination or nosocomial infection risk. Clean and
disinfect the monitor on a routine basis according to your facility's protocols
and standards or local regulations. Thorough hand-washing before and after
contact with patients greatly reduces the risk of cross-contamination and
nosocomial infection.
WARNING For patient safety, do not use the monitor or any accessory
during MRI scanning. Induced current could cause burns.
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WARNING When the monitor is not conected to a secondary alarm
system during continuous monitoring, check the monitor regularly to
receive patient data, alarms, and alerts.
WARNING Patient safety risk. The EarlySense system is not intended for
high-risk patients in coronary or respiratory distress who require continuous
monitoring of heart function or CO2. For these patients, the most reliable
method of patient monitoring involves close personal surveillance and/or
equipment suited to that type of monitoring.
CAUTION United States Federal law restricts this monitor to sale,
distribution, or use by or on the order of a physician or licensed healthcare
professional.
CAUTION Electromagnetic interference risk. The monitor complies with
applicable domestic and international standards for electromagnetic
interference. These standards are intended to minimize medical equipment
electromagnetic interference. Although this monitor is not expected to
present problems to other compliant equipment or be affected by other
compliant devices, interference issues still may occur. As a precaution,
avoid using the monitor in close proximity to other equipment. In the event
that equipment interference is observed, relocate the equipment as
necessary or consult manufacturer's directions for use.
CAUTION Use only a Class I (grounded) AC power supply cord for
powering this monitor.
CAUTION Do not use a long press of to power down the monitor
when it is functioning normally. You will lose patient data and configuration
settings.
CAUTION Never move the monitor or mobile stand by pulling on any of
the cords as this may cause the monitor to tip over or may damage the
cord. Never pull on the power cord when removing it from the power
outlet. When disconnecting the power cord, always grasp the attachment
plug and not the cord. Keep the cord away from liquids, heat, and sharp
edges. Replace the power cord if the strain relief or cord insulation is
damaged or begins to separate from the attachment plug.
CAUTION Use only the Welch Allyn USB client cable to connect a laptop
computer to the USB client port. Any laptop connected to the monitor must
be running on a battery, a 60601-1-compliant power supply, or a 60601-1compliant isolation transformer. While monitoring a patient, you can only
charge the laptop battery if it is connected to 60601-1-compliant, isolated
AC power.
CAUTION If the touchscreen is not responding properly, refer to the
troubleshooting section. If the problem cannot be resolved, discontinue use
of the monitor and contact an authorized Welch Allyn service center or
qualified service personnel.
CAUTION Verify patient identity on the monitor after manual or barcode
entry and before printing or transferring patient records.
CAUTION Keep the monitor outside of MRI suites and any areas marked
for high magnetic or electric field strength.
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Physical design
The monitor is available in two sizes: standard and extended. The primary difference
between these models is the number of parameters they support.
Note Your monitor, based on size or configuration, might not contain all
parameters or features illustrated in this section.
In a standard monitor, up to two parameter modules are installed on the left side. You
can tell which modules are installed based on the connectors visible on the outside of
the device. The following image shows a standard monitor with pulse-oximetry and
blood-pressure modules.
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Standard monitor left side
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Physical design Welch Allyn Connex® Vital Signs Monitor 6000 Series™
The extended version can have a maximum of three modules (such as CO2, pulse
oximetry, and blood pressure) on the left side.
Extended monitor left side
Equipment setup and basic monitor functions are the same for both models, unless
otherwise noted in the directions for use.
Controls, indicators, and connectors
The following diagrams show a full-featured monitor. Your monitor, based on size or
configuration, might not contain all of these features.
No. Feature Description
1 Printer Printer provides a printout of patient and device information.
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No. Feature Description
2 Light bar Provides a visual alarm with red and amber LEDs.
3 Thermometry Temperature probe cover box.
4 Thermometry Temperature probe.
5 Thermometry (connector behind cover) Secures the probe connection to the monitor.
6 LCD screen 1024 x 600 pixels color touchscreen provides a graphical user
interface.
7 Battery compartment (behind cover) Houses the lithium-ion battery.
8 Blood pressure Supports dual-lumen or single-lumen hoses.
9 Pulse oximetry
10 CO2 CO2 sampling exhaust port.
11 CO2 CO2 sampling input connector (behind cover).
Nellcor or Masimo rainbow SET module.
The Nellcor module measures SpO2 and pulse rate.
The Masimo module measures SpO2, pulse rate, SpHb, and RRa.
Note
Note
SpHb and RRa are optional parameters.
Monitors configured with RRa cannot be
configured with CO2.
No. Feature Description
1 Power switch and LED Power-on/Display power-saving button.
The LED indicates the charging status when the monitor is
connected to AC power:
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Physical design Welch Allyn Connex® Vital Signs Monitor 6000 Series™
No. Feature Description
• Green: The battery is charged.
• Amber: The battery is charging.
2 Ethernet RJ-45 Provides a hardwired connection to the computer network.
3 USB client Provides a connection to an external computer for testing and
software upgrades.
4 Nurse call Provides a connection to the hospital nurse call system. (Not
available on the 6300 model.)
5 Fan exhaust
6 Ground lug (equipotential terminal) Provided for electrical safety testing and as a means for
connection of a potential-equalization conductor.
7 Power connection Provides an external AC power connection.
8 Mobile stand mounting hardware Secures the mounting plate to the monitor.
9 Recess for mounting plate Secures the monitor when the monitor is mounted on the mobile
stand or wall.
10 USB connector door Provides access to host USB connections for optional
accessories.
11 Fan intake
12 Speaker Provides tones. A piezo beeper inside the monitor provides
backup.
Setup
Supplies and accessories
For a list of all approved supplies and accessories, see Approved accessories in the
Appendix.
Insert the battery
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This procedure applies to first-time setup of the monitor.
WARNING Risk of fire, explosion, and burns. Do not short-circuit, crush,
incinerate, or disassemble the battery pack.
1. Turn the monitor upside down to access the battery cover.
2. Locate the battery cover, indicated by
3. Insert a coin into the slot and push to open. Choose a coin that fits comfortably into
the slot.
4. Slide in the battery.
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Setup Welch Allyn Connex® Vital Signs Monitor 6000 Series™
Note Do not remove the tab label from the battery. This tab helps
you remove the battery from the compartment when you
need to replace it.
5. Replace the battery cover by inserting one end into the notched access and then
pressing firmly on the opposite end.
Note New batteries are only 30 percent charged. Therefore, connect the monitor
to AC power immediately after inserting a new battery.
Mount the monitor
You can install the monitor on a mobile stand or on an interior wall equipped with a
Welch Allyn-approved wall-mount fixture.
Check the mounting bracket
Before you mount the monitor, make sure the stand or wall-mount fixture has the
mounting bracket designed for your monitor. Monitors with a standard housing require a
small bracket. Monitors with an extended housing require a large bracket.
Small bracket for standard housing Large bracket for extended housing
Note If your monitor has an extended housing but the small bracket is installed
on your stand or wall-mount fixture, you must replace the small bracket
with the large bracket. Follow the steps presented in the Mounting Bracket
Replacement Install Guide shipped with the large bracket, and then
proceed to mount the monitor.
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