User's Manual Part 1

1-2 Introduction
A Standard Mode VitalSense Monitor can monitor up to ten sensors. In
order to do this, each sensor must be activated by the monitor that will be
recording that specific sensor. During activation, each sensor and the
monitor are synchronized.
In optional Medic Mode
™
, an unlimited number of sensors may be
operationally verified and the temperature recorded with a time stamp.
Getting Started - THIS MUST HAPPEN FIRST
The following must occur before a new data collection session can
begin:
• Monitor clock must be set - (from monitor front panel or the host PC)
• Erase data memory - (from monitor front panel or the host PC)
• Logging must be turned on - (from monitor front panel or the host PC)
• Sensor(s) must be activated - (from the monitor only)
See “ Monitor Setup for Data Collection ” on page2-4.
Monitor
The VitalSense Monitor is a central element in the VitalSense system. It
serves to activate the sensors, track and record data from the sensors, and
provide an interface to a computer.
Sensor activation is a key event in the operation of VitalSense. It is used to
synchronize the monitor with each sensor. Once activated, the monitor can
display the incoming data in real-time and at the same time log the data to
the non-volatile memory for future transfer to a computer.
Sensors
VitalSense sensors are activated by the VitalSense Monitor. Once
activated, a sensor will begin its monitoring assignment, and will continue
to function until the battery expires (approximately 240 hours), the sensor
is removed from the sensor schedule, or the sensor is disposed.
Each sensor is given an identity number at the factory, along with
temperature calibration data. During activation, these data are
automatically retrieved from the sensor and stored in the monitor memory.
All sensors are activated using essentially the same process:
• A specific optical signal from the monitor activates the sensor.
• By radio, the sensor transfers its identification and calibration data to
the monitor.
Following activation, the sensor is either swallowed (Capsule Sensor), or
affixed to the body (Dermal Patch Sensor). The activation process is
identical for each sensor. Sensors are single-use and cannot be de-
activated. Additional sensors may be ordered from Mini Mitter Company,
Inc. See “ Contacting Mini Mitter Technical Support ” on page-v.