4.4
Instructions for Use & Clinical Reference Manual (US)
Table 4.2 Automated Impella
®
Controller Side View Features
Feature
Description
Bed mount
Metal bracket on the back of the controller; attaches controller to the cart or
bed
Purge cassette
door release
Button located on the left side of the controller; press to open the purge
cassette door
VGA / RS-232
jack
Interface for data transfer by Abiomed maintenance or service personnel;
if equipped, this interface can also be used for connecting the controller to
another monitor to slave the display
USB connector
Connection for data downloading by Abiomed maintenance or service
personnel
AC fuses
Electrical safety device in the event of current overload
AC plug
Connection point on the controller for the AC power cord
Power switch
Button that turns the controller on or off
• ON: Press and hold the power switch for 3 seconds
• OFF: (1) Disconnect the Impella
®
RP Catheter from the
Automated Impella
®
Controller
(2) Press and hold the power switch for 3 seconds
(3) A pop-up confirmation box will appear
(4) Press
OK
using the selector knob to confirm that the controller
should be turned off
NOTE: Holding down the power switch for longer than 30 seconds during
operation will cause the controller to initiate an emergency shutdown
Equipotential
ground stud
Used to ground the Automated Impella
®
Controller according to hospital
procedures
Ethernet jack
Connection for downloading data or software upgrades
