GE CareScape V100, Service Manual

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2048723-002C CARESCAPE V100 Vital Signs Monitor 2-7
Equipment overview: Product compliance
development of applications exchanging data with the CARESCAPE V100
vital signs monitor.
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An interface to the Pyxis Nursing Data Collection mobile clinical data
collection application from CareFusion Corporation.
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Remote Alarm Cable: This cable connects the CARESCAPE V100 vital signs
monitor to the hospital’s remote alarm “Nurse Call” system to provide
remote alarming.
For more information, see “Host communication connector” on page 3-15.
GE frequently updates its connectivity accessory offerings. Please contact your
GE sales representative for the latest information on connectivity solutions for
your monitor.
Product compliance
The CARESCAPE V100 vital signs monitor is classified in the following categories
for compliance with IEC 60601-1:
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Internally powered or Class II when powered from external supply.
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Transportable.
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For continuous operation.
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Not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
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Not for use in the presence of an oxygen-enriched atmosphere (oxygen
tent).
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Type BF defibrillation-proof applied parts.
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IPX1, degree of protection against ingress of water.
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Sterilization/Disinfection, see “Cleaning” on page 4-3.
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Software is developed in accordance with IEC 60601-1-4.
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The monitor complies to IEC 60601-2-49.
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The alarm system is developed in accordance with IEC 60601-1-8.
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This equipment is suitable for connection to public mains via power
adapters as defined in CISPR 11.
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The SpO
2
parameter complies to ISO 9919.
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The NIBP parameter complies to IEC 60601-2-30, EN 1060-1, EN 1060-3, and
ANSI/AAMI SP10.
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The Temperature parameter complies to ASTM E-1112-00.
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Defibrillation protected. When used with the recommended accessories, the
monitor is protected against the effects of defibrillator discharge. If
monitoring is disrupted by the defibrillation, the monitor will recover.
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This product conforms with the essential requirements of the Medical
Device Directive 93/42/EEC. Accessories without the CE mark are not
guaranteed to meet the Essential Requirements of the Medical Device
Directive.
Overall principles of operation
This section provides overall theory of operation and functional description of
the monitor.