Introduction - Cardinal Health Alaris 8000 Series Directions For Use Manual

This Section of the Directions for Use (
Communications Interface Board Accessory ("CI Board")
instructions and information. It is used in conjunction with the
following:
Alaris PC Point-of-Care Unit ("PC Unit") Section of this DFU
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CI Board Installation Instructions
Module-Specific Section of this DFU
The C I Board is intended to be used with an
wireless network. Once installed in the PC Unit, the
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CI Board provides wireless communication capability between
the Alaris System and Alaris
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The combined use of the Alaris
Server:
• Reduces number of manual steps needed to program an
infusion (by providing information obtained from Alaris
Server). All data entry and validation of infusion
parameters are performed, according to a physician's
order, by a trained healthcare professional.
• Is integrated into a facility's existing network infrastructure.
When enabled, the Alaris
information between the Alaris
The PC Unit can be operated manually or in concert with the
information exchanged with the Alaris
communication with the wireless network is interrupted (for
example, out of range), the Alaris
intended, in the manual mode.
Alaris System Directions for Use
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CI Board Accessory Section
) provides
DFU
802.11b 2.4 GHz
Server.
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System, CI Board, and Alaris
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Server allows the exchange of
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Server and the Alaris
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Server. If
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System can be used, as
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WARNING
Read all instructions, including
those for the PC Unit and attached
module(s), before using the Alaris
System.
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System.
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Introduction

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Introduction