3. Product description
13
Mobil-O-Graph
®
, operating instructions, Rev. 5.1 10/2015, GmbH
3.3.6
Infrared interface
The infrared interface provides an equal, wireless alternative to the data port. To use this interface you will need
the PC infrared interface IR-Med. The infrared interface can be obtained from your specialist dealer (see sec-
tion:
The analysis unit
).
3.4 Preparing for monitoring
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Connect the cuff tube with one of the cuffs supplied, by pushing it onto the plastic connector.
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Connect the cuff tube with the socket on the front of the recorder housing.
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First check that the batteries have been inserted correctly. You should always use fully charged batteries for
a new monitoring session. Alternatively, you can use alkaline batteries.
Take care to insert the batteries the right way round.
Important:
Use only the I.E.M. NiMH rechargeable batteries supplied or alkaline batteries. Although zinc-carbon
batteries and NiCd rechargeables show adequate voltage in the battery test, the output is often
insufficient to carry out monitoring over a 24-hour period.
The rechargeable batteries should be discharged and recharged several times before they are first
used. Please follow the instructions for use enclosed with the charging unit.
To perform monitoring over a 48-hour period, you need 2 additional batteries to exchange after 24
hours.
3.4.1
Switching on
Always check the condition of your recorder first, before you give it to a patient. You can do this by observing
the initial displays shown on the recorder shortly after switching it on.
The following sequence of displays should appear:
Test
Display
Commentary
Battery status (Volts)
2.85
(for NiMH rechargeable batteries min. 2.75;
for alkaline batteries min. 3.10)
Display Segment Test
999:999 to
000:000
Along with the numbers, all the other LCD symbols are shown.
Check whether all segments are being shown correctly and
completely (the complete code is constantly being checked for
correctness in the background)
Current 24-hour time
21:45
(Example)
If a fault occurs during the internal test, the recorder shows
E004
on the display and emits an acoustic signal.
For safety reasons, use of the recorder is blocked. Return the recorder to your specialist dealer or directly to
I.E.M. GmbH for repair without delay.
3.4.2
Clearing the memory
The memory must be cleared before each monitoring session, i.e. no blood pressure data from the previous
patient must be left in the memory. However, should values still be present, you can delete them with the delete
function of the analysis software.
You can delete the memory manually by pressing and holding down the start button for at least 5 seconds. While
holding down, all segments of the LCD are highlighted followed by a single beep. Subsequently the number of
the recordings is shown, followed by “clr”. If the event button is pressed within 5 seconds and held down for at
least 2 seconds, all recordings will be deleted.
3.4.3
Setting the time/date
The Mobil-O-Graph
®
has an internal buffer battery that allows the clock to continue running even after the bat-
teries have been removed. You should nevertheless check the time and date before each measurement series.
The time and date can be set with the analysis software. You can also set the time and date manually by hold-
ing the Start key and then pressing the Event key. Now you are in the “Set time” mode. Use the Start key to
change the number in question, and use the Event key to jump to the next.
3.4.4
Transmitting patient data (ID)
The Monitor must be prepared by transmitting the patient data (ID), so that measurements are allocated cor-
rectly when reading out (see 4.8.3,
Importing a patient ID
).
3.4.5
Specifying the measurement protocol required
You have the option to select from eleven (1-11) protocols.
Once you have completed one measurement, the protocol cannot be changed until deletion of all data has
been completed.
The protocols can be set using the analysis software.
3.3.6