zebris Medical GmbH
FDM Technical Data and Operating Instructions
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5.4
Computer requirements
As a rule, the measuring system FDM is supplied together with a computer. If the system is
to be operated using other computers or components, the user must then inquire whether
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 informations according to PC require-
ments.
WARNING
If the computer is not supplied with the measuring system, the manu-
facturer 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 FDM measuring system is not designed for the operation within
a network/data network. The connection of the system with a net-
wortk/data network can cause unforeseen risks for patients or third
parties. If the zebris FDM software shall be installed in a network/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 considerations 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.
5.5
Installing the zebris FDM software
If your measuring system is delivered without PC/laptop, please install the application soft-
ware 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 FDM 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 FDM platform occur
then disconnect the platform from the PC and restart it. Now proceed
with installing the WinFDM software another time and reconnect the
platform when the installation procedure has been finalized.
