GE KISS, Service Manual

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Functional Description
General Information
The GE Healthcare Electrode Application System KISS™ is used to assist in the
application of ECG electrodes for the acquisition of resting and exercise ECGs. The
system is optimally suited from an ergonomic viewpoint.
A number of different KISS™ versions are available:
• KISS™-10 (Standard) and KISS™-12 (St Nehb).
• KISS™ Multilead (KISS™ for CAM-14 Acquisition Module): 10-lead (default) and
optional electrode extension kits for FRANK, NEHB and A1..A4
The electrode leads are conducted to a common trunk cable via a central electrode
distributor. Integrated in the electrodes - and trunk cable - is the pneumatic tubing
connector.
A number of instrument versions are available to match the ECG recorder and
acquisition module used.
An option for the electrode application system KISS™ comprises a pole with an
extendible swivel arm adjustable in length and height for installation on a GE
Healthcare instrument cart. With the brackets provided in the accessory kit, the
system can be mounted to a wall or on an instrument table.
An electrically operated suction pump, installed in the ECG recorder / stress system or
in a system power supply unit generates a constant negative pressure, the negative
pressure controller in the distributor enabling controlled adjustment.
The negative pressure can be adjusted within a range of 80 to 220 mbar in accordance
with the required application.
The suction pump only operates when negative pressure must be created after
attaching the electrodes or when a loss in pressure for electrodes already attached
has to be compensated for. This permits the use of a quiet, low Watt rating pump.
The power supply unit supplies the suction pump with mains voltages from 110V
to 240 V.
The silver/silver chloride electrodes are attached by suction by pressing briefly on the
suction cup at the application site. A valve opens in the electrode lead, enabling the
generation of negative pressure.
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KISS™ / KISS™ Multilead
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