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® Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Service Manual 2000966-105 Revision B GE Medical Systems Information Technologies gemedicalsystem.com...
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400, Spectra-Overview, Spectra-Tel, ST GUARD, TRAM, TRAM-NET, TRAM-RAC, TRAMSCOPE, TRIM KNOB, Trimline, UNION STATION, UNITY logo, UNITY NETWORK, Vari-X, Vari-X Cardiomatic, VariCath, VARIDEX, VAS, and Vision Care Filter are trademarks of GE Medical Systems Information Technologies registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
See the operator’s manual for the instructions necessary to operate the equipment safely in accordance with its function and intended use. Intended Audience This manual is intended for service representatives and technical personnel who maintain, troubleshoot, or repair this equipment. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
INTRODUCTION: Safety Information Safety Information Responsibility of the GE Medical Systems Information Technologies is responsible for the effects of safety, reliability, and performance only if: Manufacturer • Assembly operations, extensions, readjustments, modifications, or repairs are carried out by persons authorized by GE.
CAUTION indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice which, if not avoided, could result in minor personal injury or product/property damage. NOTE provides application tips or other useful information to assure that you get the most from your equipment. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
Type B equipment; type B equipment is suitable for intentional external and internal application to the patient, excluding direct cardiac application. Equipotentiality Alternating current (AC) Power; = ON; = OFF Fuse Battery Indicates the Ethernet connection for the monitor. Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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815A NBP GO/STOP 816A ZERO ALL 817A SILENCE ALARM/ADMIT 818A Medical Equipment With respect to electric shock, fire and mechanical hazards only in accordance with UL 2601-1, and CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 601.1. 4P41 Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
R = refurbished equipment G = July S = special product H = August documented under Specials J = September part numbers K = October U = upgraded unit L = November M = December Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: Components Components The Monitoring The Dash 3000/4000 patient monitor can function by itself with a built-in writer, or it can be cabled in with the optional Unity Network via System Ethernet. Optional components are, if using Wireless LAN or cabled to Ethernet, a Centralscope central station and the Clinical Information Center.
Optional Built-in Writer— The built-in, 4 channel writer is located in the center of the left side of the monitor. Battery Compartment— The battery packs are located in this compartment. 003A Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
3000 monitor or into the display bezel of the Dash 4000 monitor. When Indicator activated, the LED indicator flashes red for CRISIS patient status alarms and yellow for WARNING patient status and system alarms. alarm light indicator 052B Dash 3000 Monitor Dash 4000 Monitor Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
Only the charging function continues and the charging status indicators operate as described below. Function Keys Fixed Keys Four fixed function keys are provided for GRAPH GO/STOP, NBP GO/ STOP, ZERO ALL, and SILENCE ALARM/ADMIT. Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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Neither indicator illuminates when the monitor is operating from both batteries simultaneously (i.e., in a very low battery charge condition when both batteries are joined together in order to sustain operation of the monitor). Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
Ethernet connector is active. The Dash monitor’s network connector remains inactive until the monitor is disconnected from the docking station. 823A Optional ICG Module The ICG module (impedance cardiography) measures and processes patient hemodynamic data. 825A Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Unity network. It can be viewed at the central station and by other GE monitors on the network (i.e. Dash 3000/4000, Eagle 4000, and Solar patient monitors). Monitors with Wireless LAN sends and receives patient data via the access points of the Unity network.
(AMI) in women. The Unity Network option enables you to view other patients on the network, interface with a central station and other network devices, and perform Combo or Rover Combo monitoring. 2-10 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Due to continual product innovation, specifications are subject to change without notice. The following specifications are accurate as of the date of this publication, and pertain to the Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor. Performance Specifications Display...
±1 mmHg Zero balance drift: ±1 mmHg over 24 hours Accuracy: ±2% or ±1 mmHg, whichever is greater (exclusive of transducer) Alarms: User-selectable upper and lower limits for systolic, diastolic, and mean pressures Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2-13 2000966-105...
Cuff sizes: Disposable: Large adult, adult, small adult, pediatric, small pediatric, and infant Reusable: Thigh, large adult, adult, child, and infant Alarms: User-selectable upper and lower limits for systolic, diastolic, and mean pressures 2-14 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Patient interface: Compatible with Novametrix Medical Systems’ Capnogard monitoring product Airway adaptors Types: Adult reusable (standard), adult disposable, neonatal Dead space/chamber volumes: Adult reusable: <5 cc Adult disposable: <5 cc Neonatal: <0.5 cc Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2-17 2000966-105...
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±1 breath per minute Resolution: ±1 breath per minute Barometric pressure sensor specifications: Range: 425 to 817 mmHg (56 to 109 kPa) Accuracy: ±25 mmHg Alarms: User-selectable upper and lower limits for CO2 and RR. 2-18 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Maximum input voltage: ±30 V (with respect to ground on pin 3) Input impedance: 10 kΩ (min) for -25 V < VIN < 25 V Pulse width: 1.0 ms (min), VIN > 2.5 V Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2-19 2000966-105...
Open environment: over 425 ft. (130) Typical hospital environment: between 100 and 150 ft. (30 to 45 m) Modulation: Binary GFSK Applicable standards: US: FCC Part 15 Class B Europe: ETS 300 328 and ETS 300 826 2-20 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
IEC 60601-1 and EN 60601-1 Certified CE marking for Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive The Dash 3000/4000 system meets the requirements of EN 60601-1-2 Electromagnetic (1993–04) Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General Requirements Compatibility Compliance for Safety, 2.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2-23 2000966-105...
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EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: Technical Specifications For your notes 2-24 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Auto Port on the back of the RAC 2A module housing. The RAC 2A module housing does not have an Analog Output connector. AC Power Power Switch Auto Port to the monitor’s Aux Port Async Comm 006A Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
Refer to the label on the back of the unit for the voltage and current requirements. line voltage selector 115V for a 100-120V power source 230V for a 220-240V power source 115V Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Battery A and B Charge Status Indicators 009A 053A Dash 3000 Monitor’s Front Panel Dash 4000 Monitor’s Front Panel AC Power Indicator The indicator illuminates green when AC power is applied to the monitor. The indicator is not illuminated when the monitor is not powered.
The concentrator functions as a central hub and simply passes all network data between each network device in the star segment. Typically, the concentrator supports 8 to 12 network devices and may be linked to other concentrators to form larger networks. Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Note that the repeater passes all network data between the two segments, regardless of whether or not the one node is sending data to another node on the same segment. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
Unity Network. • Installation of the RF LAN (Wireless LAN) option. • Configuration and verification of the monitor’s RF LAN operation. • Activation of the RF LAN by disconnecting the monitor’s Ethernet cable. Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
12 months thereafter, and each time the unit is serviced. • Clearing the Stored Patient Data Memory: Admit and discharge a test patient every 12 months to clear the monitor’s stored patient data memory. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
Physical damage to a CRT display face may pose an implosion hazard. Have the CRT replaced by qualified service personnel if necessary. • Safety labels and inscription on the device are clearly legible. Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
• Wring the excess solution from the cloth. Do not drip any liquid into open vents, switches, plugs, or connectors. • Dry the surfaces with a clean cloth or paper towel. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
Continue wiping until the cloth/swab wipes clean. 6. Wipe paper drive roller clean of any bits of paper and debris with alcohol and a nonabrasive material. PAPER DRIVE ROLLER Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
5. Apply AC power again to the monitor and allow the battery to charge uninterrupted until the Charging Status indicator on the front panel turns green. 6. This battery is now conditioned and the monitor can be returned to service. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
When the battery no longer holds a charge, it should be replaced. The batteries are recycleable. Remove the old battery from the monitor and Batteries follow your local recycling guidelines. WARNING Explosion Hazard. DO NOT incinerate the battery or store at high temperatures. Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Electrical safety tests provide a method of determining if potential electrical health hazards to the patient or operator of the device exist. Recommendations GE Medical Systems Information Technologies recommends that you perform all safety tests presented in this chapter. •...
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MAINTENANCE: Electrical Safety Tests Item (Continued) Specification Masimo SET SPO2 Test Body 2006036-001 GE and Nellcor SPO2 Test Body 2006646-001 4-10 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
5. Resistance must read: • 0.1 ohm or less without power cord • 0.2 ohms or less with power cord Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 4-11 2000966-105...
0.2 ohms. When taking this measurement, move the unit’s power cord around. There should be no fluctuations in resistance. 4-12 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
NOTE: Center-tapped and non-center-tapped supply circuits produce different leakage currents and the UL and IEC limits are different. 8. Set the power switch of the device under test to OFF. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 4-13 2000966-105...
8. Read the current leakage indicated on DMM. 9. Set the polarity switch to RVS. 10. Read the current leakage indicated on DMM. NOTE: If the reading is greater than the specification below, and 4-14 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
NOTE: If either reading is greater than 10 µA (0.01 volts on the DMM), the device fails this test. Contact GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Technical Support. 11. Set the power switch of the device to OFF. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 4-15 2000966-105...
50 µA (0.05 volts on the DMM) at 120-240 VAC using the ECG cable. NOTE: The 10 and 20 µA limits are based on internal design standards. The 50 µA limit is common to all standards. AAMI ES-1 standard requires using the patient cable. 4-16 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
SPO2 connector of the device under test Test Completion 1. Disconnect the leakage tester from the power outlet. 2. Disconnect all test equipment from the device. 3. Disconnect the device power cord from the leakage tester. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 4-17 2000966-105...
• Pull that battery out and verify the other LED lights, thus indicating the unit is powered by the other battery. • Reinstall battery and plug in monitor (or the docking station). 4-20 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
8. Observe the following while you view ECG leads I, II, III, aVL, aVF, and AVR: • a “P” appears above the PVC count indicating pacemaker pulse detection is enabled, and • the heart rate still reads 80 ±1 bpm. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 4-21 2000966-105...
6. Verify the 12SL ECG prints at the graph location assigned in the monitor’s Graph Setup -->12SL Graph Location. • If there is no graph location is assigned, an error message appears on the bottom of the monitor’s display. 4-22 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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MUSE system. • If no MUSE system is connected, an error message appears on the bottom of the monitor’s display. 8. Delete this test 12SL ECG from the MUSE system’s edit list. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 4-23 2000966-105...
30 ±2 (respirations per minute), • RESP waveform appears distortion-free on the monitor. 6. Disconnect the ECG patient cable from the ECG/RESP connector of the monitor. Proceed to the next steps in these checkout procedures. 4-24 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
7. Verify a T2 reading of 37.0° ±0.4° C in the TEMP parameter window on the monitor display. 8. Repeat the above procedure using 700 settings on simulator and cable. 9. Remove the temperature adaptor and temperature simulator cable from the monitor and patient simulator. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 4-25 2000966-105...
37°C at 5 liters of blood per minute ± 5%. 9. Repeat this test with the adapter set to 24° and the COMPUTATIONAL CONSTANT: set to 0.595. 10. The output should be the same. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 4-27 2000966-105...
Marq II) in the AR1 parameter window on the monitor display. 6. Change the patient simulator BP output to WAVE (simulated BP waveform). 7. Set the AR1 BP waveform gain on the monitor to auto. 4-28 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
8. Observe a distortion-free PA2 BP waveform and a reading of approximately 120/80 (93) in the PA2 parameter window on the monitor display. 9. Remove the BP simulator cable from the BP2 connector of the monitor. This completes the BP tests. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 4-29 2000966-105...
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9. Make sure the monitor still displays an SpO value between 97 and 100% (97 and 102%), or an interference detection message is displayed. 10. Turn the simulator OFF. 11. Disconnect the simulator cable from the device under test. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 4-31 2000966-105...
SpO parameter on.) • A waveform with an SpO label. • An SpO % reading between 97 - 100%. • A PRR reading between 67 and 72 beats per minute. 4-32 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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14. Set SpO % on the simulator to 80.3. 15. Make sure the SpO % value on the monitor flashes, and it sounds an alarm. 16. Disconnect the simulator cable from the module. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 4-33 2000966-105...
1. Select MORE MENUS -> MONITOR SETUP -> SERVICE MODE -> 2. Enter password using the Trim Knob control to select the day and month from monitor screen with leading zeros. (e.g. July 4 = 0407). 4-34 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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The pneumatic control circuit of the monitor vents air pressure in the pneumatic circuit of the monitor to atmosphere and causes the NBP cuff to deflate. 5. Remove the NBP test setup apparatus from the monitor. The NBP tests are complete. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 4-35 2000966-105...
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R-Waves on the monitor display, similar to those shown in the illustration below. 4. Remove the jumper wire installed in the previous step, from the DEFIB SYNC connector. This completes the defibrillator synchronization tests. 4-38 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Using the Trim Knob control, access the GRAPH SETUP menu starting from the MAIN menu. 1. Select MORE MENUS -> MONITOR SETUP -> GRAPH SETUP -> 2. Select SPEED:25 (default). 3. Verify that all eight speeds work. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 4-39 2000966-105...
1. If the monitor has the Wireless LAN, disconnect the Ethernet cable and verify Wireless LAN communication still exist between beds, 2. Reconnect the Ethernet Cable. 3. Return to the MAIN MENU. 4-40 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
PM form. On the following pages a repair log is included for your convenience to record the repair history of this product. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 4-41 2000966-105...
SHOW INSTALL OPTIONS—This menu list the options installed on the monitor. SET CONFIGURATION—This menu contains options for configuring the monitor. Refer to Boot Code Selections in the Configuration chapter of this manual. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
Lost patient data, damaged operating system software for the monitor, even network related problems are but a few examples of problems that can be induced as the result of tampering with service mode menu option items. Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
CALIBRATE—For checkout or calibration of the noninvasive blood pressure, ECG analog output, BP analog output, CO service, and SAM service menu functions of the monitor. BATTERY SERVICE—This is a complete collection of battery data for troubleshooting the batteries. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
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Note that the bed number must be registered exactly the same in the central station and the patient monitor. • SET INTERNET ADDRESS This menu selection allows changes to the internet (IP) address. Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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(Refer to Chapter 6, Configuration, for detailed procedures.) WARNING Loss of patient history. This menu should rarely be used because patient histories will be lost. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
Immediately after you clear one of the error logs, a message appears on the upper right side of the display. The message verifies the actuation of the Trim Knob control for this function. Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
This level of severity in an event or error is always followed by an automatic warm start. • FORCED RESTART—The operating system restarted normally after a known condition, such as an Internet address change, patient discharge, etc. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
System MESSAGE Charger Failure Charger communications CALL SERVICE have failed. NOTE: CHECK BATT STATUS also appears in the ECG waveform area. CONDITION None Condition The battery is requesting a conditioning cycle. 5-10 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
NOTE: In some languages, slot “A” is identified as slot “1” and slot “B” is identified as slot “2.” If the battery will not “wake up” it is probably faulty and should be replaced. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 5-11 2000966-105...
The resistance between the ground and neutral connections, after the ohmmeter is nulled, must be less than 100 mΩ. If not, have the wall receptacle checked by an electrician. 5-12 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
• Verify line, neutral, and ground conductors are properly connected to the power cord plug and are not short-circuited. Rewire and tighten these, or replace the power cord, as necessary. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 5-13 2000966-105...
LEAD I LEAD III • Press the GRAPH GO/STOP front panel control on the monitor to start and stop a manual graph. • Compare the printed graph with the sample shown below. 5-14 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
NOT the case. The acquisition PCB is suspect. Swap the PCB with a working monitor to verify the malfunction. 3. Reattach the RA leadwire to the patient simulator. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 5-15 2000966-105...
Verify the patient simulator functions correctly by testing it on a working monitor, • The acquisition PCB is suspect. Swap a working acquisition PCB into the monitor and perform this test to verify correct operation. 5-16 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
(±2% or 1 mmHg, whichever is greater) is how the parameter values listed above, were derived. Use of any other manufacturer patient simulator, and associated specifications, can potentially change these test results. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 5-17 2000966-105...
4. If the patient simulator and associated test cables function correctly and the continuity tests yield no malfunction, the DAS assembly is suspect. Swap the DAS assembly into a working monitor to determine if a replacement is necessary. 5-18 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
If none of the previous recommendations corrects the problem, the acquisition PCB is suspect. Swap the PCB into a working monitor to determine the source of the problem and replace as necessary. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 5-19 2000966-105...
NOTE: With patients that exhibit excessively high baseline chest impedance, proper respiration monitoring can be extremely difficult, if not impossible. 5-20 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
If it is set to a neonatal ICU when the monitor is used for the adult ICU application or vice versa, problems listed to the left may occur. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 5-21 2000966-105...
If the code does not match: Check to make sure the correct Access Point is installed. Refer to the Wireless LAN (Symbol Access Point) Installation and Service Manual for details on proper Access Point installation. 5-22 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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RF interference. If the monitor is out of range, add additional Access Points to extend the coverage area. If there is RF interference, the source of the interference must be removed or shielded. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 5-23 2000966-105...
Missing segments in the Print head may be dirty Clean the printhead (refer to the graph data. or defective. maintenance chapter of this manual). Perform a graph test. If problem persists, replace the writer assembly. 5-24 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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Replace the remote control with a known defective. good one. Masimo SET SPO2 Probe or module Five or more consecutive Review the input error log for Masimo malfunction hardware failures have failure codes. occurred. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 5-25 2000966-105...
PCB failure. All of these are functions controlled by microcontroller or graphics processing circuitry located on the Processor/Power Management PCB. 5-26 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Attempting to start real time clock...” Followed by either “The real time clock was started. Select Start Patient Monitoring to load and execute Main Code.” “ERROR: Unable to start the real time clock.” Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 5-27 2000966-105...
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TROUBLESHOOTING: Error Messages Message Possible Reason/Solution PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Perform all of the maintenance procedures listed under, “Manufacturer Recommendations” on page 4-3. 5-28 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Text for alarm broadcast over the optional network is in English. Information • All text input is in English only (i.e., text for unit name, bed name, patient information, and custom default name). Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 5-29 2000966-105...
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TROUBLESHOOTING: Language-Specific Information For your notes 5-30 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
(telemetry) monitoring or both. know if the monitor will be moved from one Ethernet connection to another. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
Line Frequency CIC Protocol QS Protocol MUSE Protocol Defib Sync Voltage and Pulse Width Set Country Selection Configure Wireless LAN After completing all necessary procedures, perform the “Checkout Procedure” found in Chapter 4, Maintenance. Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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↓ ↓ 4. Use the Trim Knob control to select and change each character. Up to five characters may be entered. 5. Select SET BED NUMBER and press the Trim Knob control to exit. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
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4. Using the Trim Knob control, choose the alarm graph location from the list. 5. Select PRINT WINDOW LOCATION. 6. Using the Trim Knob control, choose the print window location from the list. 7. Select 12 LEAD PRINT LOCATION. Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Check the programmed alarms and manual graph locations at the monitor. Ensure the care unit name is the same in the monitor and in the central station. Ensure the internet protocol (IP) addresses are programmed correctly. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
(e.g. July 4 = 0407) 3. Select MENU SETUP -> ADMIT MENU. ↑ ↓ 4. Use the Trim Knob control to select the function of the monitor. 5. Press Trim Knob control to exit. Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Hilltop and Segment 50/51. Since the Segment 50/51 format does not support 500 Hz ECG data or ACI-TIPI, records originally stored on the MUSE in Hilltop format cannot be displayed at the ST Guard. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
Activate the Boot Code: 1. Hold down NBP GO/STOP and ZERO ALL. 2. Press and release the Trim Knob control. 3. Keep holding NBP GO/STOP and ZERO ALL until the Boot Code 6-10 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
5. Select the appropriate language. 6. Manually reboot the monitor to display the new language. Completion The monitor is now ready for normal operation. At this time, perform the “Checkout Procedure” found in Chapter 4, Maintenance. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 6-11 2000966-105...
3. Select SET TIME and use the Trim Knob control to change the time. The time displays as a 24-hour military clock. 4. Select SET DATE and use the Trim Knob control to change the date. 6-12 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
1. At the server monitor, setup the monitor defaults you want to store. (Refer to Monitor Setup in the Dash 3000/4000 Operator’s Manual.) 2. When defaults are set, start from the MAIN menu and select MORE MENUS ->...
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ERROR COPYING UNIT DEFAULTS - The server and client monitors are set to UNIT TYPE MISMATCH different unit types (i.e. ADULT, NEO, or 6-14 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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SOFTWARE FEATURE LEVEL different software levels (i.e. Basic, Cardiac, MISMATCH Cardiopulmonary). ERROR COPYING UNIT DEFAULTS - The server and client monitors are set to COUNTRY CODE MISMATCH different country codes (i.e. DEFAULT or FRANCE). Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 6-15 2000966-105...
(e.g. July 4 = 0407) 3. Select REVIEW ERRORS. The menu provides four error log choices, two for viewing error logs and two for clearing the error logs. 6-16 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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Below is sample error log followed by a description of parameters found in the error log. Process Name The name of the software task that was operating when the event/ problem occurred. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 6-17 2000966-105...
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FATAL—the event/error was such that the task is not able to go on. Recovery was not possible. This always is followed by a WARM START. FORCED RESTART—the system was restarted by a known condition (internet address change, video test, etc). 6-18 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Do not “experiment” with these commands! The consequences of misuse include loss of patient data, corruption of the central station operating software, or disruption of the entire Unity Network. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 6-19 2000966-105...
2. Using the Trim Knob control, change the error log date. Note that one of the selections is ALL, which retrieves all stored error logs from the specified device. When the desired date displays, press the Trim Knob control. 6-20 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Trim Knob control to start. Once the copy function begins the START COPY button changes to show the function: “copying.” Eject Floppy Select this option to eject the floppy diskette from the central station’s disk drive. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 6-21 2000966-105...
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CONFIGURATION: For your notes 6-22 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
• Power Supply PCB • Display - color • Writer Assembly These adjustments are set and sealed during manufacture of the component or assembly. Breaking the seal of the adjustments voids the calibration. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
When the process is complete, the menu item shows that it is OFF again. To proceed with the Gain Calibration Test, setup the monitor and test equipment following the guidelines illustrated in the NBP Checkout Procedure, Chapter 4, Maintenance. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
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8. The text on the menu item changes from CHECK CAL OFF to CHECK CAL IN PROGRESS. Verify the pressure readings (shown as CUFF in the NBP parameter box) on the monitor and manometer are equal (± 1 mmHg) for at least one full minute. Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Using the Trim Knob control, access the SERVICE MODE menu starting from the MAIN menu. 1. Select MORE MENUS-> MONITOR SETUP-> SERVICE MODE. 2. Enter password using the Trim Knob control to select the day and Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
Adjust the count for 0.0 V ± 5 mV on the meter and press the Trim Knob control. 6. Select CONFIRM BP CAL to confirm or abort the calibration End-tidal CO2 To calibrate the End-tidal CO2, see the CO2 chapter in the monitor’s operator manual. Calibration Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
The DAS assembly is a field replaceable unit only. There are NO field repairs or adjustments for the DAS assembly. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
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FIELD REPLACEABLE UNITS AND UPGRADES: For your notes Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
• Note the positions of wires, cables, and different sized screws; marking them if necessary to ensure they are replaced correctly. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
• Handle all PCB assemblies by their edges. These guidelines may not guaranty a 100% static-free workstation, but can greatly reduce the potential for failure of any electrical/electronic assemblies being serviced. Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
“Disconnect the simulator cable from the device under test.” on page 4-31. • “Noninvasive Blood Pressure Tests” on page 4-34. • See the CO2 chapter in the monitor’s operator manual to checkout the End-tidal CO2. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
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4-40. • “RAC 2A Module Housing Test” on page 4-41. Writer None • “Monitor Power-up Tests” on (Recorder) page 4-20. • “Graph Test” on page 4-39. • “Graph Speed Test” on page 4-39. Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
• Remove the two screws holding the handle to the monitor. Take care not to strain the cables if your monitor has the alarm light option or Handle Assembly the RF LAN option. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
Replace the defective Alarm Light PCB. 3. Connect the Alarm Light cable harness to the Alarm Light PCB and route the cables as shown. 4. Replace the clear plastic cover and reassemble the handle. Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
3. Remove the four screws to separate the display assembly from the main unit. One screw on the left side of the unit... one screw on the right side of the unit..and two screws on the bottom of the unit. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
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5. Remove the DAS connector by lifting the snap latch and tabs. latch tabs 6. Place the display assembly face down on a non-static, non-abrasive surface. Make sure the Trim Knob control hangs off the edge of the surface to avoid damage 8-10 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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Pull the LCD display isolator out of the way. Disconnect the LCD display cable. LCD display cable d. Disconnect the cable from the backlight inverter PCB. cable Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 8-11 2000966-105...
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“Replacing the LCD Color Display” on page 8-15. • “Replacing or Upgrading the Dash 4000 Alarm Light Option” on page 8-16. • “Replacing the Dash 4000 Front Panel PCB” on page 8-17. 8-12 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Use a screw driver to remove the female end of the two snap rivets. Do not re-use these rivets. d. Replace the defective backlight inverter PCB. 4. Reassemble the display assembly. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 8-13 2000966-105...
Trim Knob control’s shaft and replace the 11mm nut. 7. Fasten the new key pad with the screws removed earlier. 8. Reassemble the display assembly. 8-14 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Disconnect the LCD display PCB cable from the back of the display. Disconnect the backlight inverter PCB cable from the backlight inverter. two cables 4. Replace the defective LCD display and reassemble the display assembly. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 8-15 2000966-105...
Revision D” on page 9-22. Alarm Light PCB. d. Connect the Alarm Light cable to the front panel connector alarm light PCB front panel connector 5. Replace the clear plastic cover and reassemble the display assembly. 8-16 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Remove the two screws anchoring the front panel PCB to the transition bezel. four larger screws two smaller screws 7. Replace the defective front panel PCB. 8. Reassemble the display assembly. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 8-17 2000966-105...
PC card. If you need to replace the main assembly, the power supply assembly, and/or the speaker, go to “Main and/or Power Supply Assemblies, Speaker” later in this chapter. 8-18 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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Screws holding the NBP PCB to the DAS assembly. Disconnect this end of the tube. 5. Using a small, flat-blade screwdriver, remove the connector from the NBP assembly to the DAS assembly. DAS Assembly NBP Assembly Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 8-19 2000966-105...
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8. If you installed the Masimo SET SPO2 upgrade, place the labels as shown. Masimo SET label 827A 828A patent disclosure label 9. Reassemble the monitor in reverse order. 8-20 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
PCB. Thumb Screw 3. Remove the speaker harness and the optional alarm light cable harness from the top of the writer board. 4. Remove the handle of the monitor and set aside. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 8-21 2000966-105...
Battery assembly. Management PCB 1. Remove the three screws anchoring the battery door assembly to the and Battery rear housing. Remove the battery door assembly. Assembly Screws holding battery door. Battery Assembly FRU 8-22 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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PCB. Install this panel on the new processor/power management PCB before you slide the new assembly into the rear housing. Plastic Connector Panel 7. Install the new assembly in the unit. 8. Reassemble in reverse order. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 8-23 2000966-105...
3. Align the tab on the power supply mounting bracket with the slot in the rear housing and install the new assembly in the unit. Fasten the assembly to the rear housing with the screws you removed earlier. Slot 4. Reassemble in reverse order. 8-24 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
2. Install the new speaker in the unit with the cable harness positioned at the top (as shown above). Fasten the speaker with the four screws. 3. Reassemble in reverse order. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 8-25 2000966-105...
1. Remove seven (M3 x 6L) screws from the Processor Power management PCB. Instructions 2. Remove the two (M4 x 10L) screws holding on the Expansion connector housing. 3. Pull out the Expansion connector housing. 8-26 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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Processor/Power Management PCB. Be careful not to drop the four (M2) nuts captured in the PC card socket when removing these screws. Pull the screws out of the PCB and set aside. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 8-27 2000966-105...
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8. Be sure to have the RF shield in place so the holes line up on the underside. The HEX nuts are captured in the PC Card socket and are held into place by the shield. 8-28 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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13. Install Symbol PC Card. Note: Clip to hold card in place. 14. Install Expansion connector housing as done in Steps 2 and 3. 15. Install Panel connector back onto the back of the Processor/Power Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 8-29 2000966-105...
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FIELD REPLACEABLE UNITS AND UPGRADES: Main Unit Components Management PCB before you slide the assembly back into the monitor’s housing. 16. Slide the Processor/Power Management assembly back into the monitor’s housing. 17. Install the four panhead screws. 8-30 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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19. Install writer bracket in place. Connect the speaker cable to the writer flex circuit. Connect the writer flex to J7 on the Processor/ Power Management PCB and secure it with the thumbscrew. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 8-31 2000966-105...
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23. Reassemble the handle with the top two screws. Route cables out the bottom of the handle as shown as to not pinch antennas between the handle halves. 8-32 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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Symbol PC card. Route coaxes per the picture. Note that the left coax is routed above the RF LAN shield retaining clip. 27. Reinstall Display assembly. Use two (M3 x6L) screws to mount the flex to the Processor/Power management PCB. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 8-33 2000966-105...
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30. Adhere RF LAN label to the rear of the monitor as shown. Place RF LAN label here. 31. Reinstall the batteries and plug into AC power and verify that Wireless LAN is enabled. 8-34 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
6. Place the simulator into a Crisis alarm and verify the audio on the speaker is functional and that the Alarm Light (if installed) is flashing RED when in alarm. 7. Discharge test patient and remove all cables. End of test. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 8-35 2000966-105...
If upgrading the monitor to add a writer, pry off the blank cover with a flat blade screw driver. The cover may crack or break when removing. Once the cover is removed it can be discarded. Proceed with steps 3 and 4 above. 8-36 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Parts Lists — These lists provide part number and descriptive cross- reference to all parts and subassemblies found in each of the drawings. Port Connections — These photos and tables provide signal information for the various connectors on the monitors. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
All remaining DAS functions (i.e., pulse oximetry, NBP, invasive pressure, temperature, cardiac output, and ) share a common isolation barrier. NOTE: The Dash monitor supports two SPO2 configurations, GE SPO2 and Masimo SET SPO2. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS: Theory Of Operation DAS Block Diagram with GE SPO2 ISOLATION BARRIER Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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The monitor accepts the blue color-coded pulse oximetry connector (compatible with Eagle 3000 monitor, Eagle 4000 monitor, and the Tram x50-series modules). The monitor with GE SPO2 supports GE and Nellcor probes. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
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The temperature connector and measurement circuits are shared with the cardiac output monitoring function; therefore you cannot use both functions concurrently. A signal in the patient cable indicates the appropriate function. Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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CO , and respiration rate are provided. An additional patient alarm for no breath detected is provided. System alarms for various sensor conditions are provided. The monitor accepts the yellow color-coded connector. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 2000966-105...
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ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS: Theory Of Operation DAS Block Diagram with Masimo SET SPO2 ISOLATION BARRIER 9-10 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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See “ECG” on page 9-7. Probes and Cable The Dash 3000/4000 Masimo compatible DAS is intended for use exclusively with pulse-oximetry probes from Masimo Corporation. An adapter cable is used to interface the probes to the DAS front panel Nicolay connector.
PC Card, and video controllers. The devices used in the core processing architecture all operate at 3.3 V to minimize power consumption, yet the main processor and ASIC are tolerant of 5 V hardware peripherals. 9-12 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
General-Purpose Chip-Select Memory and peripheral device Machine control LCD Controller Color display PC Card Controller Future use Writer communication System Phase-Locked Loop (SPLL) Generation of system clock from crystal oscillator 9-14 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
The microprocessor contains a video controller that supports real-time and non-real-time waveform drawing, menu drawing, and parameter display. Display brightness is controlled by a 50 kΩ digital potentiometer. The potentiometer is interfaced to the brightness control input of an inverter. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 9-15 2000966-105...
Optional Alarm Light An alarm light indicating two levels of visual alarms resides in the handle of the Dash 3000 monitor and in the display bezel of the Dash Indicator 4000. Red and yellow alarm lights illuminate by addressing an ASIC output port.
Three diagnostic LEDs located along the front edge of the board are provided for general purpose use and are under software control. The LEDs interface directly to port A of the microprocessor. A flashing green LED indicates normal monitoring operation. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 9-17 2000966-105...
The handle serves multiple purposes in the monitor. The modular design enables the user to add adapters for specialized applications. The Dash 3000 handle houses the optional alarm light. This light is visible for 360° surrounding the monitor. The light is intended for applications when the audible notification is not useful or effective, such as noisy environments (e.g., emergency vehicles) or quiet environments...
The monitor maintains time and date for at least five years. Time is accurate to within one second in ten hours. The clock is synchronized with a time master on the optional Unity Network. Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 9-19 2000966-105...
PCB. Contents are retained for at least five years, provided that you exercise caution when you handle the board to prevent inadvertently discharging the battery (e.g. when you ship the board for problem diagnosis). 9-20 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS: Dash 3000/4000 Assembly PN 2004323, Revision D Dash 3000/4000 Assembly PN 2004323, Revision D 9-22 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS: Dash 3000/4000 Assembly PN 2004323, Revision D Parts List PN 2004323, Revision D Find Item Reference Number Number Item Description Designator 9402 PAPER SAMPLE NO GRD 50MMX100FR SAMPLE-046 80274-103 CORD PWR 125V 6FT RA TO5 422774-018 PACKAGING BOX 13.10 X 12 X 13.05 DEEP...
ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS: Dash 3000/4000 Back PN 2001875, Revision D Dash 3000/4000 Back PN 2001875, Revision D 9-30 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Management Assembly 419723-001 GE SPO2 DAS Assembly * Need software revision 2006933-001 Masimo SET SPO2 DAS * Need software revision Assembly 419477-001 Power Supply 419473-002 2-Inch Writer Assembly * Need software revision 9-32 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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Use 419379-001 for assemblies with display shield flex circuit, PN 2002393-001. 2002220-001 Keypad Assembly Use 418957-002 for assemblies with display shield flex circuit, PN 2002393-001. 2004019-001 Backlight Inverter 2004229-001 Alarm Light 2003768-001 Front Panel PCB Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 9-33 2000966-105...
No connection AGND Analog ground – No connection SHIELD BP cable shield AGRND Analog ground BP SIG1 BP transducer signal negative (–) – No connection BP1_ID BP1 probe identification signal – No connection 9-34 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Analog ground DT/CO_IN2 Input from temperature sensor, channel 2 CO_PROBE_PRESENT CO probe presence identification signal TEMP_PROBE_PRESENT Temperature probe presence identification signal DGND – Logic ground (reference for pins 5, 9 and 10) 9-36 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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PWM drive signal, which controls the Capnostat detector temperature. DET_THERM Detector thermistor –12V – Negative (–) analog supply voltage to Capnostat +12V – Positive (+) analog supply voltage to Capnostat AGND – Analog GND Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 9-37 2000966-105...
LAN transmit – LAN _RX+ LAN receive + – No connection – No connection 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 LAN _RX- LAN receive – – No connection – No connection Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 9-39 2000966-105...
SIGNAL DESCRIPTION MARKER_OUT Digital defibrillator output synchronization signal MARKER_IN Digital defibrillator input signal – Common return – Common return RESERVED – Reserved BP/RESP_OUT Analog BP/RESP output signal ECG_OUT Analog ECG output signal 9-40 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
Serial asynchronous data input from peripheral PER_ASYNC_TXD Serial asynchronous data output to peripheral TC_PACER_BLANK* Pacer blanking pulse from defibrillator PER_AUTOPORT_ID_TXD AutoPort ID TXD PER_AUTOPORT_RXD AutoPort RXD PER_AUTOPORT_TXD AutoPort TXD +5V power Common power return RETURN – Revision B Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor 9-41 2000966-105...
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ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS: Port Connections For your notes 9-42 Dash 3000/4000 Patient Monitor Revision B 2000966-105...
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