Service manual

2048723-002D CARESCAPE V100 Vital Signs Monitor 4-7
Maintenance: Long-term storage
Long-term storage at high temperatures can lead to deterioration of seals and
separators and should be avoided.
Battery care
Main battery
WARNING
Keep the monitor connected to an external DC power source
when not in use to ensure maximum battery charge.
NOTE
The expected lifetime of the battery largely depends on the way in which the
monitor is used. If the battery is allowed to discharge to 50%, it should
survive approximately 400 charge/discharge cycles. Deeper discharge will
reduce battery life expectancy. It is never recommended to fully discharge
the battery.
If it becomes necessary to store the monitor for an extended period of time, first
fully charge, then remove the main battery. Then store the monitor and the main
battery in the original packaging materials.
Batteries should always be fully charged before being placed in storage. Even
after 6 months of storage, a fully charged battery can retain about 80% of its
charge. It is recommended that batteries should not be left in storage more than
6 months without a full recharge. A fully charged battery in good condition will
provide sufficient power to operate a monitor for approximately 5-11 hours,
depending upon configuration and use.
 With the usage scenario of auto NIBP every 5 minutes with adult cuff,
printout after every determination, SpO
2
parameter active at 60 bpm,
temperature parameter active in monitor mode, the average run time is 5
hours.
 With the usage scenario of NIBP determinations every 15 minutes, without
SpO
2
technology and temperature function active, the run time is up to 11.5
hours.
It is best to keep the battery charged as fully as practical and never store the
monitor with the battery in a discharged condition. When the battery will no
longer hold a charge, remove the battery and replace it with a GE-approved
battery. Failure to use a GE-approved battery may cause the monitor to shut
down. Refer to “Power accessories” on page 6-13 for the reorder part number.
NOTE
After replacing batteries, an ‘E00’ error code is normal. To clear the ‘E00’
error code, press the Silence button on the monitor. The user settings and
date/time revert to the factory default setting and all entries in clinical
history are erased.
For units with Ohmeda TruSignal technology, it is important to verify the Line
Frequency mode setting.