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Infrared Communication between the INOMAX Cylinders and
the INOmax DS
IR
Loss of communication between the INOmax DS
WARNING:
than one hour will result in interruption of INOMAX delivery.
The INOmax DS
has an interface using infrared (IR) technology which allows the INOmax DS
IR
communicate with the INOmeter (which is mounted to each INOMAX cylinder). The INOmax DS
INOMAX cylinder for the correct expiration date and cylinder concentration. The INOmax DS
a confirmed patient identifier to the INOmeter on any open INOMAX cylinder.
The INOmax DS
cart (PN 10018) has a cover (see Figure 1-7,
IR
directly above each INOMAX cylinder. When INOMAX cylinders are loaded, communication will take
place between the INOmax DS
INOmax DS
is complete. A cylinder icon will be displayed on the main screen when an INOMAX cylinder is
IR
recognized by the INOmax DS
(see "Loading INOMAX Cylinders onto the INOmax DS
Caution:
Nothing should be placed between the INOmeter and the cart to which it is attached.
IR Communication Interference
The INOmax DS
transceiver is located under the cart cover and should be protected from outside IR
IR
sources. The INOmax DS
The INOmax DS
transceiver transmits via a 30 degree transmission cone projecting towards the floor (see
IR
dotted lines in Figure 1-7). The specifications of the IR beam call for it to have a range of 20 cm (7.9 in). Based
on these specifications it sould not affect other devices in the vicinity of the INOmax DS
The INOmeter uses a lower energy source which results in a lower IR beam range than the INOmax DS
The INOmeter does not transmit IR signals unless it is mounted on the INOmax DS
A strong magnetic field could affect the ability of the INOmeter to detect if the cylinder valve is
Caution:
opened or closed. This may affect the ability of the INOmax DS
or closed) of the cylinder valve.
If there is interference with the INOmax DS
will not be displayed and a "Cylinder Not Detected" alarm will activate if there is a set INOMAX dose.
If IR communication interference occurs, we recommend taking the following actions:
• Move the external IR source
• Move the INOmax DS
IR
• Shield the INOmeter from the suspect IR source
If the actions listed above do not remedy this issue, the transport regulator/cap assembly (PN 10022) may
be utilized.
Part No. 20717 Rev-01
2014-07
and the INOmeter (see Figure 1-7,
IR
IR
cart was designed to protect the INOmeter from external light/IR energy sources.
IR
/INOmeter communication, the cylinder icon on the user screen
IR
cart to reduce the external IR source in the area of the INOmeter
and the INOmeter for more
IR
1
) with an infrared transceiver mounted
2
) after the boot up phase of the
Cart", page 1-17).
IR
IR
to
IR
checks the
IR
also transmits
IR
.
IR
IR
cart.
IR
to detect the position (open
cart.
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