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Revision A - Draft 7 APEX, ApexPro, and ApexPro CH Transmitter Programming Instructions 73
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ApexPro Transmitter
Perform Advanced Functions
Set Transmitter Feature Level
Three settings are available, with varying levels of software functions. Using
a password obtained from the packing slip, you can enable these functions.
Feature Levels
Requirements for Setting Features
1. Verify the transmitter firmware is at version 2A or later.
2. Verify you have the packing slip identifying the software feature
password. The password is specific to each transmitter’s serial number.
(To get the password, contact Technical Support. See page 78.)
3. Verify you have the items identified in the “Hardware Requirements for
the Programming Device” on page 9.
4. Verify the transmitter programming software is at version 2A or later:
Under your PC’s Start menu, select Programs > Apex & ApexPro Tx
Config > Readme.txt to identify the configuration software version,
shown in the headings.
Procedure for Setting Features
1. Complete the procedure “Install the Programming Device” on page 9.
2. Complete the procedure “Connect the Hardware” on page 11.
3. Run the programming software. (See “Run the Apex & ApexPro
Programming Box Software” on page 13.)
4. Access the high-level technical functions of the software as described in
“Access the Super User Mode” on page 79.
5. Confirm the features available in the Optional Feature Status field,
reference A in “Appendix 2: Access ApexPro Technical Functions” on
page 79.
6. To enable a feature, complete the following steps:
Feature Level Functionality
Multi-Lead ECG acquisition with
fully-functional interface
connector ports
The transmitter can be used with
multiple leads and can be used with
accessories that use the serial ports.
This is the typical level.
Single Lead ECG acquisition with
fully-functional interface
connector ports
The transmitter can only be used for
single-lead acquisition but can be
used with a number of accessories,
including the programming device.
Single Lead ECG acquisition with
service-use only interface
connector ports
The transmitter can only be used
with a single lead and can not be
used with any accessories except the
programming device.
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