Covidien Nellcor OxiMax N-600x, Operator'S Manual

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Operator’s Manual
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4 Operating the Oximeter
Overview
WARNING
Dispose of internal battery in accordance with local requirements and regulations.
This section identifies methods for viewing and collecting patient oxygen saturation
data using the OxiMax N-600x™ pulse oximeter. It describes menu navigation, power
on/off and display options, parameter ranges, OxiMax™ pulse oximetry sensor
attachments, and configuring default settings suitable for the specific care
environment.
Schedule regular maintenance and safety checks with a qualified service technician
every 24 months. In the case of mechanical or functional damage, contact Nellcor’s
Technical Services Department at 1.800.635.5267 or your local Nellcor
representative.
Monitoring Oximeter Power
Battery Fuel Gauge
Any time the oximeter is not connected to an AC power source, the oximeter runs on
an internal battery. A battery fuel gauge indicator displays the remaining battery
power. For more information, reference
Connecting to an AC Power Source , page 22
and Using Battery Power , page 23.
If the battery is fully depleted, and the AC power is lost, the oximeter will shut down.
Table 5. Battery Fuel Gauge Levels
Level Description
Indicates 89-100% (approx. 6-7 hours) battery capacity
remains.
Indicates 64-88% (approx. 4.5-6 hours) battery
capacity remains.
Indicates 39-63% (approx. 2.5-4.5 hours) battery
capacity remains.