User's Manual Part 1

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Tracking
Tracking is a term used in this manual which refers to the synchronization
of the VitalSense Monitor and the sensors.
In order to preserve battery power of the VitalSense Monitor and conserve
the power of the sensors, the sensors are designed to transmit according to
a pre-determined schedule. Both the sensor and the monitor which
activated it have this schedule. As a result, the monitor only “listens” for a
specific sensor for a short period during the expected transmission time. It
is through the activation process and the periodic reception of these
transmissions that the monitor remains synchronized with the sensor
transmission schedule. The monitor quite literally “tracks” the minor
variations between the two clock sources at each transmission.
Firmware
VitalSense firmware is operational information that is programmed into
the VitalSense Monitor non-volatile memory. When calling Mini Mitter
Technical Support, the version number of this firmware can be very
helpful. To find the firmware version using the VitalSense Application
Program, see “ Firmware Version ” on page3-21.
Software
Installed, the VitalSense Application Software converts a PC to “host
status” for the VitalSense Application Program, allowing setup of select
monitor functions, real-time monitoring of data, and retrieval of data
which have been stored on the monitor.
Installation of the VitalSense Application Software can be found under
“ Installation of Software ” on page3-3.
Calibration
VitalSense transmitter/sensors do not require calibration prior to use.
EMI and ESD Susceptibility
It is recommended you read the advisories concerning EMI and ESD.
They begin on page-vii.