User's Manual

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6 Interfacing with External Devices
6.1 BeneLink Introduction
BeneLink module is intended for connecting external devices, such as ventilators and anesthesia machines, to
the monitor. It allows information (patient data, alarms, etc.) from external devices to be displayed, saved,
recorded, or printed through the monitor. If the monitor is connected with the CMS or eGateway, information
from external devices can also be transmitted to the CMS or eGateway.
For more information on connecting external devices via the BeneLink module, see BeneLink Module Operator’s
Manual (PN: 046-011948-00).
6.2 BeneLink Safety Information
WARNING
Devices of the same category cannot be connected to the BeneLink module simultaneously.
The parameter labels used on the patient monitor may be different from those used on the external
device.
The alarms from external devices may be delayed before transmission to the patient monitor.
There can be differences between the alarm priorities displayed on the monitors and the priorities
displayed on external devices interfaced through BeneLink.
NOTE
The alarm messages from external devices are derived from the open protocol of the corresponding
external device. For more information about these alarms, please see the operators manual for the
corresponding devices.