Abbott MER3700, User Manual

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When the Merlin 2 PCS is turned on, the green telemetry strength indicator and blue status
LEDs on the Merlin Antenna will light, indicating the unit is powered and operational.
Figure 9. Merlin™ Antenna, showing the antenna cable, the green telemetry strength indicator
LEDs, and the blue status LEDs
1. Antenna cable
2. Green telemetry strength indicator LEDs
3. Blue status LEDs
When the programmer startup screen appears, the "Ready to Connect to Device" icon
appears under the Tools menu button. See RF Telemetry Icons (page 13).
4. Place the inductive telemetry wand over the patient's device.
5. On the programmer, select the Interrogate button.
After the interrogation is complete, the Merlin™ 2 PCS displays the FastPath™ Summary
Screen. The "Active RF Telemetry connection" icon appears under the Tools menu button.
See RF Telemetry Icons (page 13).
The telemetry strength indicators on the Merlin Antenna indicate RF telemetry
communication between the Merlin Antenna and the device. A single lighted LED indicates
telemetry is established. A greater number of lighted LEDs indicates stronger signal strength.
If necessary, relocate the Merlin Antenna for better communication. See Suboptimal RF
Communication (page 19).
6. Once RF telemetry is established, you may remove the inductive telemetry wand from the
patient.
7. Begin the programming session.
CAUTION: Position the Merlin Antenna at least 20 cm (8 in) away from the patient and
any other devices that might interfere with the Merlin Antenna's operation.
Do not use the Merlin Antenna if its enclosure is damaged.