Service manual

2-6 CARESCAPE V100 Vital Signs Monitor 2048723-002D

Equipment overview: Rear panel

1. External DC power socket: used with approved GE AC-DC power converter

only. Refer to “Parts lists and drawings” on page 6-1 for the part number of

the approved power supply.

Rear panel

2. Host communication port (15 pin D-type) for use only with equipment

conforming to IEC 60601-1 or configured to comply with IEC 60601-1-1. The

Exergen scanner connects to this port.

NOTES

 For connection details, see “Host communication connector” on page 3-

15.

 Attach one accessory to this port.

3. Printer door.

Host communication port

The host communication port is used to interface the CARESCAPE V100 vital

signs monitor with other electronic devices (a central nurse's station or remote

alarm device), or with the Exergen scanner. For further information, reference

the Host Communication manual.

CARESCAPE V100 vital signs monitor connectivity options

The following connectivity options are available for use with the CARESCAPE

V100 vital signs monitor and can be purchased from GE:

 DINALINK™ adapter: The DINALINK adapter is an accessory that connects

the CARESCAPE V100 vital signs monitor to the ApexPro telemetry system,

enabling vital signs to be transmitted to and displayed on a Central Station.

 Direct Connection: Isolated adapter cables are used to connect the

CARESCAPE V100 vital signs monitor to general purpose devices, such as a

PC.

 DINAWIN Application Programming Interface (API) software: The DINAWIN

API is a software library that can be installed on a PC to facilitate the