User Manual

THE PATIENTNET SYSTEM
30 PatientNet Operator’s Manual, v1.04, 10001001-00X, Draft
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WMTS Remote Transceivers
Wireless Medical Telemetry Services (WMTS) Remote Transceivers provide the link between
the patient and the Central Station through the new 608 - 614 MHz Medical Telemetry frequen-
cy band. They have the ability to send and receive data via the Access Point for data control
command transfer and seamless roaming from Access Point to Access Point. The WMTS
Remote Transceivers include the DT-4500 ambulatory transceiver, which is patient worn, and
the DT-7000/DT-7001
1
instrument transceiver, which is attached to bedside monitors (Open-
Net

Interface) or other medical instruments.
Access Point Transceiver
The DR-10000 Access Point transceiver is an Ethernet gateway that collects data from
the WMTS Remote Transceivers, transmits data to the Central Stations on the
OpenNet

Network, and sends or receives control data to/from the Remote Transceiv-
ers. The Access Point is typically mounted above the drop ceiling with cosmetic
antennas mounted below the ceiling.
The PatientNet Access Point Transceiver is similar in concept to conventional wire-
less LAN “access points” (such as 802.11-compliant wireless LANs), but with the dif-
ference of having enterprise-wide synchronization and a higher level of data
throughput efficiency. The DR-10000 is compliant with the Wireless Medical Teleme-
try Service (WMTS) rules for the 608 to 614 MHz band.
Optional Components
PatientNet Real-Time Network
The optional PatientNet Real-Time Network allows patient data on the network to be
distributed to any remote viewing station in the facility. Thus, physicians and caregiv-
ers have access to real-time, continuous patient information anywhere there is a
PatientNet Viewer or Interactive-PatientNet Viewer.
72 Hour Full Disclosure
When the 72 hour Full Disclosure option is enabled, Trend List and Full Disclosure
data from the previous 72 hours will be available for review. The patient data will
remain on the system for up to 72 hours before being erased.
Laser Printers
Laser printers can be connected to PatientNet systems; one laser printer can be shared
among several Central Station units by means of print sharing devices. For practical
purposes and ease of maintenance, do not connect more than six Central Stations to
one laser printer.
Paging
PatientNet equipment interfaces to a variety of in-house hospital paging terminals and
1.The DT-7001 will be available in future releases. Please contact your sales representative for the device
availability.