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FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
The Rad-8 oximeters store two types of default values: those that the device automatically
reverts to after a power cycle, and those that can be changed by the user which will be
remembered after a power cycle.
The following table outlines the default values that the Rad-8 reverts to after a power cycle
if not changed by the user:
OPTION
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING
CONFIGURABLE SETTING
SpO
2
high alarm limit
Set to Off
2 to 100%
SpO
2
low alarm limit
Set to 90%
1 to 100%
Pulse rate high alarm limit
Set to 140 BPM
30 to 240 BPM
Pulse rate low alarm limit
Set to 50 BPM
25 to 235 BPM
Averaging Time
Set to 8 seconds
2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 16
seconds
Trauma
Set to Off
Off/On
FastSat
Set to Off
Off/On
Sensitivity
Set to Norm setting
Max/Normal/APOD
NOTE:
Defaults to APOD and
Normal only. MAX sensitivity
will default to Normal after a
power cycle.
Display brightness
Set to level 2
Levels 1 thru 4
Pulse tone volume
Set to level 2
Off, Levels 1 thru 3
Alarm Silence Time
Set to 120 seconds
30, 60, 90, or 120 seconds
Alarm Volume
Set to level 1
Levels 1 thru 3
Sleep Study Mode*
†
Set to Standard
Standard/Sleep/Home
Home Mode
†
Set to Standard
Audible Alarm off
Set to alarms active
On/Off or muted with reminder
Alarm Delay
Set to level 5
0, 5, or 10 seconds
Serial out
Set to ASCII 2
Philips/ASCII 1/ASCII 2
Interface Alarm
Set to Alarm
Alarm, Off/On
Nurse Call Type
Set to Alarm
Alarm and Signal IQ/
Low Signal IQ/
Alarm
Nurse Call Polarity
Set to Normal
Normal/Invert
*
CAUTION:
ALARMS ARE DISABLED IN THIS MODE.
†
If the unit is connected to a RadNet system, there will be no communication with RadNet
in this mode.
11.
Verify that the patient alarms are functional by setting the high and low SpO
2
and
pulse rate alarm limits beyond the patient readings.
■
An alarm tone sounds.
■
The violated alarm limit and reading flash on the display.
■
The Visual Alarm Indicator flashes.
12.
Verify the sensor alarms are functional by removing the sensor from the sensor site.
■
“Sensor off” indicator illuminates.
■
The alarm tone sounds.
■
The Visual Alarm Indicator flashes.
■
Disconnect the sensor from the patient cable or oximeter.
■
Confirm that the “no sensor” indicator illuminates.
NOTE:
“No sensor” and “sensor off” will only generate an alarm if the Rad-8 was
actively monitoring a patient when the sensor was disconnected.
13.
Verify parameter-violation alarm silence operation.
■
Create an alarm condition by lowering the SpO
2
or pulse rate high alarm lim-
its beyond the patient readings.
■
Press the Alarm Silence button.
■
The alarm tone ceases for 120 seconds (default).
14.
To begin patient monitoring:
■
Adjust the alarm limits.
■
Adjust the alarm volume.
■
Adjust the pulse beep volume.
16.
Verify the sensor is applied correctly and that the measured data is appropriate, see
Section 4,
Successful
SpO
2
Monitoring
.
17.
Monitor the patient.
18.
After monitoring is complete, remove the sensor from the patient and store or dis-
pose of the sensor according to local laws. See the Directions for Use of the sensor.
19.
Press and hold the Power/Standby Button for 2 seconds to turn the oximeter off [3
seconds in the Home Mode].
NOTE:
Turn the oximeter off between patients so that it can re-calibrate in order to inter-
pret new physiological data.
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