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Service Policy

Novametrix Medical Systems Inc. provides 24-hour a day access to technical support through 
its Technical Support Department in Wallingford, Connecticut, and company Service 
Representatives located throughout the United States. (Outside the U.S., primary technical 
support is handled through our qualified international sales and service distributors.)

Novametrix will provide Warranty Service support within 48 hours of receiving a request for 
assistance. Contact the Technical Support Department by telephone toll free at 800-243-
3444, or 203-265-7701; by facsimile at 203-284-0753; or, by e-mail at 
[email protected]. After hours telephone support requests (before 8:00 AM and after 
5:00 PM Eastern Time) will be responded to promptly by the Technical Support on-call staff. 
After hours facsimile and e-mail requests will be answered the next business day. It is 
suggested that any person calling in for technical support have the equipment available for 
product identification and preliminary troubleshooting.

Novametrix reserves the right to repair or replace any product found to be defective during 
the warranty period. Repair may be provided in the form of replacement exchange parts or 
accessories, on-site technical repair assistance or complete system exchanges. Repairs 
provided due to product abuse or misuse will be considered “non-warranty” and invoiced at 
the prevailing service rate. Replaced or exchanged materials are expected to be returned to 
Novametrix within 10 days in order to avoid (additional) charges. Return materials should be 
cleaned as necessary and sent directly to Novametrix using the return paperwork and 
shipping label(s) provided. (Transferring return materials to a local sales or dealer 
representatives does not absolve you of your return responsibility.)

Novametrix manufactures equipment that is generally field serviceable. When repair parts 
are provided, the recipient can call Technical Support for parts replacement assistance and 
repair assurance. In the event a replacement part requires increased technical capability, 
Technical Support may request Biomedical assistance, provide on-site technical support or 
complete replacement equipment. If the customer requires the return of their original product, 
the exchange material will be considered “loaner material” and exchanged again after the 
customer equipment is repaired. 

Novametrix promotes customer participation in warranty repairs, should they become 
necessary. A longer useful product life, and quicker, more cost-effective maintenance and 
repair cycles—both during and after the warranty period, are benefits of a smooth transition 
into self-maintenance. The Technical Support Department can provide technical product 
support at a level appropriate to your protocol and budget requirements.

Please contact Technical Support for information on these additional programs and services:

• Focus Series Technical Training Seminars
• Test Equipment and Test Kits
• Service Contract / Parts Insurance Plans
• On-Site Technical Support
• “Demand Services” including

Flat rate parts-exchange
Flat rate return for repair
Time and Material

• Full warranty, discounted replacement sensors

Summary of Contents for 6998-00

Page 1: ...User s Manual simply the leading edge NOVAMETRIX BaseStation for Hand Held Monitors ...

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Page 4: ...5 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE WALLINGFORD CT U S A 06492 1 800 243 3444 203 265 7701 FAX 203 284 0753 http www novametrix com ...

Page 5: ...User s Manual NOVAMETRIX BaseStation for Hand Held Monitors Catalog No 6998 23 00 Novametrix Medical Systems Inc PO Box 690 5 Technology Drive Wallingford Connecticut U S A 06492 June 4 1998 ...

Page 6: ...owing specific operating instructions will void this guarantee and release Novametrix from any further guarantee obligations Copyright 1998 Novametrix Medical Systems Inc This document contains information which is proprietary and the property of Novametrix Medical Systems Inc and may not be reproduced stored in a retrieval system translated transcribed or transmitted in any form or by any means w...

Page 7: ... Symbol Descriptions 2 Regulatory 2 Safety 3 Operational Overview 4 AC Adapter Charger External DC supply 4 Power and RS232 Serial Port Communications 5 Cleaning Instructions 7 Frequently Asked Questions 7 Specifications 9 Accessories 9 Service Policy 10 Manual Revision History Rev 00 4 Jun 98 Release ...

Page 8: ...mounted vertical applications and can be used anywhere the TIDAL WAVE and VENT monitors are used including but not limited to the sleep lab ICU anesthesia post anesthesia emergency department respiratory care home care and pre hospital emergency Symbol Descriptions The following International Electrotechnical Commission IEC symbols appear on the BaseStation Attention Consult manual for detailed in...

Page 9: ...r power supply may damage the monitor and BaseStation and void the warranty Refer servicing to qualified personnel There are no user serviceable parts inside Never sterilize or immerse the BaseStation in liquids Do not store the BaseStation at temperatures below 14 F 10 C or above 131 F 55 C Do not operate the BaseStation at temperatures below 50 F 10 C or above 104 F 40 C Refer to the Service Man...

Page 10: ...indicating that external power is connected AC Adapter Charger External DC supply The BaseStation can be powered from a Novametrix AC wall adapter charger DC voltage is supplied by the adapter charger to the power input jack located on the BaseStation illuminates indicating AC Adapter Charger is Illuminates indicating external power active and a monitor is in place Green In Use LED POWER INPUT jac...

Page 11: ...st remain in a horizontal position If the monitor is removed from the BaseStation or if the AC wall adapter charger is unplugged the monitor will be powered from its internal battery Although other connectors may physically fit do not attempt to connect any device other than the Novametrix AC Adapter Charger to the power jack on the BaseStation Doing so may damage the BaseStation and the monitor a...

Page 12: ...ion to a host computer 1 Connect the Serial Cable PN 600075 sold separately to the RS232 Serial Port connector on the BaseStation 2 Connect the AC Adapter Charger to the POWER INPUT jack on the BaseStation It is recommended that the monitor be powered by the BaseStation using the AC Adapter Charger when downloading data from the monitor or updating software This will prevent power loss from a depl...

Page 13: ... type battery you need the AC Adapter Charger Cat No 6879 10 or 6880 10 120VAC or 230 VAC respectively If you want to download TIDAL WAVE trend data you need the Serial Cable Cat No 600075 also known as a Mouse Extension Cable You may need a 9 to 25 pin adapter from a local electronics store if your computer has a 25 pin serial COM port connector Lastly you may want the NovaCARD for Windows softwa...

Page 14: ...ARD 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 rech...

Page 15: ... 40 C 50 F to 104 F Humidity 0 90 relative humidity non condensing Transport Storage 10 to 55 C 14 131 F 10 95 relative humidity non con densing Power Requirements Use only Novametrix approved devices Catalog Number 6879 10 AC Adapter Charger Input 120 VAC Output 13VDC 1AMP Catalog Number 6880 10 AC Adapter Charger Input 230 VAC Output 13VDC 1AMP Accessories Cat No Description 6879 10 AC Adapter C...

Page 16: ...x within 10 days in order to avoid additional charges Return materials should be cleaned as necessary and sent directly to Novametrix using the return paperwork and shipping label s provided Transferring return materials to a local sales or dealer representatives does not absolve you of your return responsibility Novametrix manufactures equipment that is generally field serviceable When repair par...

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