Respironics SmartMonitor2, Operator'S Manual

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Table of Contents
Dealer Preparation for Home Setup.............................................................................. 31
Home Setup.................................................................................................................. 33
Step 1: Set the SmartMonitor 2 on a Clean, Flat Surface. ..................................................................... 33
Step 2: Connect the Patient Cable to the SmartMonitor 2...................................................................... 33
Step 3: Connect the Lead Wires to the Patient Cable. ........................................................................... 34
Step 4: Connect the Lead Wires to the Electrodes................................................................................. 34
Step 5: Attach the Electrodes to the Infant Belt...................................................................................... 35
Step 6: Wrap the Electrode Belt around the Baby.................................................................................. 35
Step 7: Connect the Power Cord/Battery Charger. ................................................................................ 38
Responding to Alarms................................................................................................... 39
Patient Alarm .............................................................................................................................................. 39
Testing the Alarm........................................................................................................................................ 39
If an Alarm Sounds ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Responding to System Alarms ................................................................................................................... 41
Reducing False Alarms................................................................................................. 43
Monitoring the Baby ...................................................................................................... 45
Turning the SmartMonitor 2 on................................................................................................................... 45
Turning the Monitor off - Sibling Alarm....................................................................................................... 45
If there is an internal software error, a special power off procedure is required. ....................................... 45
Press and hold the RESET button, while still holding down the RESET button press and hold the
POWER button. Hold both buttons down for 5 seconds. ........................................................................... 45
Release POWER button; continue to hold the RESET button until the monitor turns off. .............. 45
Monitoring the Baby's Breathing................................................................................................................. 46
Respiration Light ......................................................................................................................................46
Apnea Light..............................................................................................................................................46
Monitoring the Baby's Heart Activity........................................................................................................... 47
Heart Rate Light.......................................................................................................................................47
High Heart Rate Light ..............................................................................................................................47
Low Heart Rate Light ...............................................................................................................................47
Portable Operation of the SmartMonitor 2 .................................................................... 49
Charging the SmartMonitor 2 Battery......................................................................................................... 49
SmartMonitor 2 Battery Pack...................................................................................................................... 50
Battery Installation Instructions ..................................................................................... 51
Transferring SmartMonitor 2 Information ...................................................................... 53
Memory Management in the SmartMonitor 2 ............................................................................................. 53
To recover the old data using a PCMCIA card ........................................................................................53
To recover the old data by downloading using Synergy-E ......................................................................53
Modem Download....................................................................................................................................... 53
Modem Auto Dial .................................................................................................................................... 54
Modem Auto Answer in Communications Mode..................................................................................... 54
Modem Auto Answer in Monitor Mode.................................................................................................... 55
Transferring SmartMonitor 2 Data to a Memory Card ................................................................................ 56
Transferring SmartMonitor 2 Data Using a Computer................................................................................ 57
Communications Mode Setup................................................................................................................. 57
Caring for the SmartMonitor 2....................................................................................... 59
Cleaning Instructions .................................................................................................................................. 59
Insect Infestation Decontamination Procedures......................................................................................... 59