zebris Medical GmbH
PDM/PDM mobile Technical Data and Operating Instructions
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5.3
Anschluss an den PC
As a rule, the measuring system PDM is supplied together with a computer. If the system
is to be operated using other computers or components, the user must then inquire wheth-
er the intended coupling guarantees the necessary safety for the test person, the operator
and the surroundings by consulting the manufacturer, the authorized zebris sales partner
or by asking a specialist.
Please refer to the zebris FDM Software Manual for information on PC requirements.
WARNING
If the computer is not supplied with the measuring system, the man-
ufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage or malfunctions
arising from a faulty coupling. Should additional hardware be built
into the computer or software installed, the manufacturer shall not be
liable for any malfunctions or damage occurring.
The computer must be CE marked and fulfil the requirements of DIN
EN 60950 resp. DIN EN 60601-1.
WARNING
The PDM measuring system is not designed for the operation within
a network/data network. The connection of the system with a net-
work/data network can cause unforeseen risks for patients or third
parties. If the zebris FDM software shall be installed in a net-
work/data network, the operator is obliged to determine, analyse,
evaluate and control the risks that are connected with doing so
–
particularly with regard to the aspects data protection, virus security,
updates of the operating system and regular backups. Risk consid-
erations have to include subsequent changes of the network/data
network, like e.g. update/upgrade of devices and components that
are connected to the network.
5.4
Installing the zebris FDM software
If your measuring system is delivered without PC/laptop, please install the application
software before connecting the measuring system to the computer. Please find information
on the installation in the user manual of the zebris FDM software.
NOTE
Please make absolutely sure that you have installed the zebris
software before connecting the PDM platform to the computer
using the USB cable.
If the platform is connected without installing the software before, problems when installing
the device driver may occur and the system does not work.
NOTE
How to solve problems with the hardware driver
Should problems with the hardware driver of the PDM platform occur
then disconnect the platform from the PC and restart it. Now pro-
ceed with installing the zebris FDM software another time and re-
connect the platform when the installation procedure has been final-
ized.
