User's Manual Part 1

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IV. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PURCHASES
In addition to the equipment shipped to you from BTE Technologies, the purchase of the fol-
lowing items from a local supplier is strongly recommended for adequate protection of your
patient data:
• Several “CD-RW” re-writable compact discs for backing up and archiving copies of patient
data
• An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) unit providing at least 14 amps as a safeguard
against the permanent loss of patient information due to power surge or electrical power
failure.
• Disinfectant wipes to clean the commonly used surfaces on the machine and components.
VI. COMPUTER CARE
A computer’s hard disk is vulnerable to loss of data and “corruption” of data (may not function
correctly when you attempt to retrieve patient information) from a sudden change in the level
of electrical power. In the event of a power failure, the UPS battery will generate electricity
long enough to allow you to shut down the system without damage to your patient data.
Since computers are sensitive to extremes of temperature, do not place equipment close to a
direct source of heat or cold (for example, in direct sunlight, next to a radiator or an air condi-
tioner).
Do not install any additional software onto the controlling computer. The BTE Technologies
MCU™ system is in constant communication with the computer, so a “clean”, dedicated com-
puter system is crucial to the integrity of this communication system. Lastly, your computer will
not be covered under the warranty if any unapproved software has been installed.
A. CHECK COMPUTER CABLES
Check that all cables are securely connected to the computer. Just about every cable
connector is made in such a way that it will only attach in its appropriate location. If the
cables are not secured properly, there may be an interruption of the data transmission,
resulting in error messages.
B. ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
The MCU™ is designed to operate within the following environmental conditions:
Ambient Temperature: 50
o
F to 100
o
F (10
o
C to 40
o
C)
Relative Humidity: 30% to 75%
Atmospheric Pressure: 700hPa to 1060 hPa
Voltage Supply: 110-120 VAC (International Voltages differ)
IMPORTANT
In case of a malfunction, your computer can be repaired or replaced, but your valuable patient
data can only be restored from copies kept on “back-up” CDs (See Section 2 - General Informa-
tion).
IMPORTANT
Handle your computer with extreme care. A drop or a bump, even from a height of 3-4 inches,
may cause serious damage, which is not covered by the warranty.