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Alaris™ Syringe Pumps
IrDA, RS232 and Nurse call Specification
IrDA, RS232 and Nurse call Specification
IrDA / RS232 / Nurse call Feature
The IrDA or RS232 / Nurse call is a feature on the Pump that allows connection to a PC or another Alaris Syringe Pump . This allows data to
be transferred between the Pump and a PC or another Alaris Syringe Pump, (e .g . data sets to be uploaded to the Pump, Event Reports to
be downloaded from the Pump and the Pump to be monitored remotely via a suitable central monitoring or computer system) .
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The nurse call interface provides a remote backup to the internal audible alarm. It should not be relied upon to
replace monitoring of the internal alarm.
The signal leaves the IrDA port and the RS232 for Nurse call within one second after the alarm condition is detected.
Refer to the Technical Service Manual for further information regarding the RS232 interface.
The assessment for the suitability of any software used in the clinical environment to control or receive data from the
Pump lies with the user of the equipment. This software should include detection of the disconnection or other failure
of the RS232 cable. The protocol is detailed in the Alaris Syringe Pump Communications Protocol and is for general
information only.
Any connected analogue and digital components are required to meet IEC/EN60950 for data processing and
IEC/EN60601 for medical devices. Anyone connecting additional devices to the signal input or output is a system
configurator and responsible for meeting the requirements of the system standard IEC/EN60601-1-1.
IrDA
Baud Rate
115 .2 kBaud
Start Bits
1 Start Bit
Data Bits
8 Data Bits
Parity
No Parity
Stop Bits
1 stop bit
