Service manual

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Hardware Description
Chapter 3
Introduction
This chapter contains the reference information required
to configure, cable, adjust and repair the Endeavor CR,
VikingQuest and VikingSelect. The information is
organized around “functional units” - the set of
hardware and software items that together, perform a
specific function.
The information in this chapter is structured under the
following headings:
System Cabling
This section shows the external cabling options for cart-
based and portable systems, and provides part numbers
for each cable.
Power Supplies and Power Distribution
This section covers the power sources for VIASYS
Neurocare products and power distribution paths.
Computer Platforms
This section defines the specifications and the standard
BIOS settings for computer platforms used with
VIASYS Neurocare instruments. Board placement
diagrams are also provided.
Computer Peripherals
This section covers the input/output devices that
connect directly to the desktop computer motherboard:
• Floppy Drive
• Hard Drive
• CD Writer
• DVD Writer (option)
• Keyboard and Mouse
• Printers
Display
This section covers the units responsible for displaying
the various combinations of the patient image, scrolling
data, and computer-generated graphics/text. This
includes:
• Graphics Controller (on-board)
• Monitors
Network
This section covers the hardware and software
components that make up the system network.
Stimulators
This section covers the stimulator options. These
include:
• Stimulus Pulse Generators
• Visual Stimulators
• Auditory Stimulators
• Electrical Stimulators
Patient Signal Path
This section covers the units responsible for acquiring
and processing the patient data. This includes:
• Endeavor CR 16-Chn IOM Amplifier and Headboxes
• VikingQuest 2- and 4-Chn Preamplifiers & Base Unit
• VikingSelect 2- and 4-Chn EP/EMG Amplifiers
• VikingSelect 8-Chn IOM Amplifier & Headboxes