Philips IntelliVue TRx, Instructions For Use Manual

Page: 20 / 274

Draft - 1 Aug 08
IntelliVue Clinical Network
1-8 Introducing IntelliVue Telemetry
Spectrum
Sharing
The ITS4840A IntelliVue Telemetry System operates in the Wireless Medical
Telemetry Service bands (WMTS - USA only). WMTS uses radio frequency
spectrum which was allocated by the FCC for medical telemetry applications,
with a reduced potential for harmful interference. Although WMTS is managed
by a frequency coordination process, this coordination and licensing does not
grant the user an exclusive right to the spectrum on which their system operates,
and is subject to the terms and conditions of the FCC license. Other WMTS and
non-medical FCC licensees, as well as government agencies, may be legally
authorized to use this licensed spectrum.
The ITS4850A IntelliVue Telemetry System operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band,
with up to six RF channels using a similar Smart-hopping technology as
described on page 1-5. The system also scans the selected six RF channels to
determine whether the spectrum is sufficiently clear. If the system is too
congested, a system level alert is provided.
IntelliVue Clinical Network
The IntelliVue Clinical Network (ICN) is the communication infrastructure
necessary to tie together all the patient monitoring systems within an
organization. This includes getting information to and from the IntelliVue
Information Center(s).
Patients can be monitored within the defined coverage areas. When a patient
goes out of range, an auditory out-of-range indicator sounds at the transceiver,
and a "No Signal" technical alarm at the Information Center notifies the clinical
staff.
The Network can include both wired and wireless devices. An installation
typically includes the following components:
• IntelliVue Clinical Network infrastructure.
• TRx4841A/TRx4851A Transceivers, bi-directional patient-worn devices.