Novametrix Medical Systems 6998-00, User Manual

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8 BaseStation User’s Manual Rev 00
Can I safely use the BaseStation if my monitor is using “AA” batteries?
Yes. The design of the “AA” Battery Holder (Cat. No. 6862-00) prevents the batteries
from being recharged by the AC Adapter/Charger. While on the BaseStation, the monitor
is powered from the AC Adapter/Charger and will automatically switch to the “AA” battery
supply when removed from the BaseStation.
Is it okay to leave the BaseStation plugged with those exposed connections?
Yes. The contacts on the BaseStation connector don’t become “live” until a monitor is
placed on them. Connection with the monitor turns the BaseStation “on” while removing
the monitor shuts the BaseStation “off”.
Can I use the BaseStation with NovaCARD?
TIDAL WAVE and the BaseStation support NovaCARD , the VENT
✔
does NOT.
If using NovaCARD for Windows , setup the COM port (Setup
!
NovaCARD
!
Comm
Port) and then access the TIDAL WAVE from the File
!
NovaCOM menu. If using
NovaCARD for DOS , select NovaCOMM as the Input Mode in the Configuration Menu.
If I leave the monitor in the BaseStation too long, will the battery overcharge?
No. Circuitry within the TIDAL WAVE and VENT
✔
monitors will safely control battery
charging and will prevent overcharging.
How can I tell that the BaseStation is recharging my monitor’s battery?
The green “In Use” indicator illuminates only when the monitor is properly seated in the
BaseStation and the AC Adapter/Charger is connected and supplying power. Battery
charging is automatically controlled by the monitor (not the BaseStation). Also the
monitor’s “External Power” indicator illuminates.
The BaseStation is plugged in but the green light isn’t on. What’s wrong?
In order for the “In Use” indicator to illuminate, the monitor must be properly seated in the
BaseStation (as well as having the AC Adapter/Charger properly connected). If the light
is still not on, check that the connectors are clean, dry, and undamaged.