Operator's Manual

Chapter 6 Taking medical readings
Tempus Pro User/Operator Manual - 41-2001EN-00 – Page 58
6.1.2 Monitoring ECG with a 3-lead cable
By default, the Tempus Pro will be set to ECG monitoring when it is supplied.
ECG monitoring with a 3-lead cable allows the user to monitor Leads I, II or III of the patient’s ECG. ECG
monitoring requires the use of a 3-lead/electrode cable – see “12 Accessories list of the Tempus Pro”.
The 3-lead cable may be pre-attached to the Tempus in the green connector. The Tempus Pro will
automatically detect which cable type is in use. With a 3 electrode cable one lead waveform (I, II, or III) is
available for display at a time.
Electrode Positions for 3-lead ECG Monitoring
The cable terminates in conventional 4 mm snap connections which can be used with various commonly
available disposable ECG electrodes. Two types of cables are provided for compliance with AAMI and IEC
guidelines. For details of cable part numbers, see “12 Accessories list of the Tempus Pro”.
These are labelled:
Position AAMI
Label/Colour
IEC Label/Colour
Right mid-clavicular line under clavicle / right wrist RA White R Red
Left mid-clavicular line under clavicle / left wrist LA Black L Yellow
Left hip / left ankle LL Red F Green
Once the electrodes are connected to the patient, the Tempus will begin to display the ECG signals
immediately.