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Entropy
Selecting the Entropy trend length
This setting affects the width of the Entropy microtrend in the parameter window.
1. Press the module key, or select the Entropy parameter window.
2. Select Setup .
3. Select a trend length from the Trend Length list.
Using the manual Entropy sensor check
Whenever required, you can perform the sensor check manually. Press the
module key, or:
1. Press the module key, or select the Entropy parameter window.
2. Select Setup > Check Sensor .
3. Observe the results on the screen. Do not press the sensor during the check to
avoid signal noise.
The measurement continues automatically after the sensor has passed the check.
Using the automatic Entropy sensor check
Sensor impedance check is performed at the start up whenever a sensor or an
electrode is attached. If the automatic sensor check has been selected on, the check
is also performed periodically every 10 minutes.
1. Press the module key, or select the Entropy parameter window.
2. Select Setup .
3. Select Check Sensor > Automatic .
Bypassing the Entropy sensor check
If the sensor does not pass the impedance check, this option becomes selectable. It
allows you to start the measurement without completing the sensor check. In this
case, the measurement may be unreliable.
1. Press the module key, or select the Entropy parameter window.
2. Select Setup .
3. Select Bypass Check .
Setting Entropy alarm limits
You can set the limit alarms on or off and adjust their activation limits according
to your needs.
1. Press the module key, or select the Entropy parameter window.
2. Select Setup .
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