GE HEALTHCARE CARESCAPE Monitor B650 Technical Manual page 227

APPENDIX C: Verification procedure for wireless
MC Network infrastructure
Purpose and scope
The purpose of this verification procedure is to test the operation of the wireless network
infrastructure with a wireless CARESCAPE monitor, the transport monitor.
To verify the operation, you move the transport monitor throughout the predetermined
wireless coverage area and observe that a constant ECG waveform from a stationary wired
patient monitor is displayed in the bed-to-bed view of the wireless CARESCAPE monitor during
the transport.
Due to the dynamic nature of a wireless environment this test provides only a snapshot of the
wireless network at the time of performing the test. This is not a comprehensive test that
covers all possible use situations, network traffic situations, radio frequency interferences or
takes into account possible other changes in the wireless environment.
Test equipment and documentation needed
Ensure that you have the following equipment and documentation available.
CIC Pro:
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CIC Pro Clinical Information Center with full disclosure license.
NOTE: CIC with full disclosure license is optional. It is needed for documentation and reporting
purposes only. It enables you to view afterwards potential network connectivity issues between
the transport monitor and the wireless MC Network, and to print reports about waveform loss
situations.
Wired CARESCAPE monitor, the stationary monitor:
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A CARESCAPE monitor with wired MC Network connection.
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A PDM or PSM module.
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A compatible 5-lead ECG trunk cable and 5-leadwire set.
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A patient simulator.
NOTE: You can alternatively use compatible Dash, Solar or S/5 monitor as a stationary monitor.
Check the patient monitor's supplemental information manual for software compatibility.
Wireless CARESCAPE monitor, the transport monitor:
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CARESCAPE monitor with wireless MC Network connection.
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A PDM or PSM module. *)
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A compatible 5-lead ECG trunk cable and 5-leadwire set. *)
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A battery operated patient simulator. *)
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Service PC (laptop) with a crossover Ethernet cable.
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A plastic roll cart for the patient monitor, service PC and the simulator. To avoid RF
impairment, do not use metal roll carts.
NOTE: *) The PDM/PSM module, ECG cables and the patient simulator for the wireless
CARESCAPE monitor are needed only, if a CIC with full disclosure license is available in the MC
Network.
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