User & Service Manual
Natus Quantum Amplifier
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9.9. Quantum Amplifier System Communication Mode
The following section describes how the
Quantum amplifier system is connected.
When the base unit is physically
connected to the breakout box with the
patient tether cable, the
Quantum
is
referred to as being in
Physical
Connection Mode
. In this mode, the
data is transmitted over the wired
connection to the base unit, which then
transmits the data to the computer.
The computer software will display and
store this data (see
Figure 1: Physical Connection of the Quantum System
When the Base unit is physically
disconnected from the Breakout
box(es), the
Quantum breakouts
are
referred to as being in
Physical
Disconnection Mode
or in
Ambulatory
Mode
. In this mode, the Breakout
box(es) store the study data in the
internal memory and power is provided
by a battery.
Figure 2: Physical Disconnection of the Quantum System
–
Ambulatory Mode
Ambulatory recording status is indicated on the Breakout box LED’s. Refer to section
