User Manual
INTRODUCTION
20 PatientNet Operator’s Manual, v1.04, 10001001-00X, Draft
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Equipment Safety Warnings
1. Do not operate this system in the presence of flammable anesthetics. Such
an environment presents the risk of explosion.
2. Do not obstruct air-holes on the unit. Improper ventilation and air flow
may cause the unit to overheat, resulting in automatic shut down.
3. Do not alter the configurations of the Central Station, PatientNet Viewers
(also known as the IRVS and RVS), associated antenna, and network
components as installed by our service technicians. The PatientNet Sys-
tem is an integrated system and alteration to any component may com-
promise its performance.
4. Do not use transceivers that have been dropped, or damaged due to
severe impact, until a biomedical engineer has inspected them. Cracks,
openings, or other damage can compromise the electrical safety features
of the transceivers.
5. Use only GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Power Supply
Part Number 395005 with the
DT-7000/DT-7001. The power supply must have a line isolated output
that meets UL medical standards and cannot cause excessive patient cur-
rent in the event of a bedside monitor isolation failure.
6. Grounding reliability can only be achieved when the Instrument Trans-
ceiver Power Supply, part number 395005, is connected to an equivalent
receptacle that is marked “Hospital Grade”.
Cautions
1. Do not tape or stick anything to the face of the touchscreen display. Doing
so may cause the system to receive a false “touch signal.”
2. Instruct ambulatory patients to remain within the range covered by the
antenna system to avoid interruption of the transmission signal. The
transceiver power is regulated by the FCC and, thus has a limited trans-
mission range.
3. For optimal patient safety, operators and clinicians using the system
should periodically review the system defaults set by the system adminis-
trator.
4. The Central Station and PatientNet Viewers are equipped with male and
female AC sockets to accommodate various UL approved AC line cords.
UL approval prohibits the simultaneous use of both AC sockets.
5. Do not open or modify any PatientNet component, unless otherwise
stated, without approval by the manufacturer. Doing so will result in vio-
lation of your warranty.