User's Manual Part 1

2-4 Monitor Operation and Sensor Activation
Monitor Setup for Data Collection
Before data collection can begin, the monitor must be set up, or
configured. All configuring can be done from the monitor front panel, and
some configuration functions can be done from the host PC. This section
will cover monitor front panel operations.
There are three requirements that may have to be accomplished before the
monitor will collect data:
• “ Erase Data Memory ” on page2-27
• “ Adjusting the Time/Date ” on page2-20
• “ Activating Sensors Using the VitalSense Monitor ” on page2-7
Some of these requirements may not be necessary, e.g., if you have
configured VitalSense previously, erased the memory, or if you have
already set the time.
Time and Date Time and date must be set carefully. VitalSense data are collected with
UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) as a reference. However, the monitor
can display Local time as well as UTC.
If the UTC or Local times, and the UTC offset are entered correctly,
VitalSense can compensate for Standard and Daylight time changes (US
only).
If adjusting the time from the host PC, the monitor may automatically be
set to the same time as your PC clock.
CAUTION! You cannot change the UTC time or date with sensors
on-line. (UTC offset and Daylight Saving Time compensation are
allowed.)
A note on UTC UTC is based on precise atomic clocks, shortwave time signals, and
satellites. This insures that there is a reliable, accurate standard for
scientific and navigation purposes.
The difference between local time and UTC is called the UTC offset.
For detailed information on UTC, see “ Universal Coordinated Time ” on
pageB-1.