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Operating the Avant 9700
Operating the Avant 9700
Press the ON/STANDBY button to perform the start-up (initialization) sequence. Verify that all
LEDs, except the AC Power Supply LED, are illuminated and the unit beeps three times during
the start-up sequence. Contact Nonin Technical Service for assistance.
Use the following procedure to verify that the pulse oximeter sensor is functioning properly.
1. Ensure that the Avant 9700 is on, and the sensor is connected to the monitor.
2. Apply the pulse oximeter sensor to the patient.
3. Verify that SpO
2
and pulse rate values are displayed, and the pulse strength bar graph
LED is activated.
4. Verify the plethysmographic waveform is displayed on the LCD screen.
Factory Default
In Factory Default, all adjustable alarm and volume parameters are set at their default values.
Factory Default settings are in the table below:
Factory default is indicated by option switch 4 in the DOWN position. Refer to Options Switches
Section.
User-Defined Defaults
User-Defined Defaults (option switch 4 in the UP position), alarm limits and volume settings can
be adjusted. To set user-defined defaults, enter limit settings for SpO
2
and pulse rate alarms,
alarm volume and pulse rate volume. The device will not return to operating mode until all user-
defined default limits are set. The programmed limits are the defaults until the device is turned
off. To return to Factory Defaults, turn the device off, move Option Switch 4 to the Down position
and turn the device on.
WARNING: Verify all alarm settings and limits during system startup to ensure that
they are set as intended.
Table 2: Factory Default Settings
Description
Default
SpO
2
Upper Alarm Limit
Off
SpO2 Lower Alarm Limit
85%
Pulse Upper Alarm Limit
200 BPM
Pulse Lower Alarm Limit
50 BPM
