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Vital Signs Monitor User Manual
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The sound pressure range for standard audible alarm signals is from 45 dB to 85 dB, and for
Mode 1 is from 30 dB to 85 dB.
When different level alarms occur at the same time, alarm sound and alarm indicator prompt the
highest level alarm, alarm messages display in turn.
The parameter area has two flash methods to prompt alarms: background flash and text flash.
User can click respective parameter area to enter parameter setup menu > Alarm > Visual
Effect:
1. Text Flash: text flashes with frequency of 1 Hz.
2. Background Flash: background flashes with frequency of 1 Hz.
1
Do not rely exclusively on the audible alarm system for patient monitoring.
Adjustment of alarm volume to a low level or off during patient monitoring may result
in patient danger. Remember that the most reliable method of patient monitoring
combines close personal surveillance with correct operation of monitoring
equipment.
2
Ensure the volume is properly set up. When the sound pressure of audible alarm is
below or equivalent to the ambient noise, it may be difficult for the operator to
distinguish the audio alarm.
4.4 Controlling Alarm
4.4.1 Setting Parameter Alarm
In monitor mode, parameter alarm settings including alarm switch, alarm record, alarm level and
alarm limit are available on the respective alarm setup menu for each parameter. Click respective
parameter area to enter parameter setup menu > Alarm to open the menu shown below for alarm
settings of each parameter. Also, click Alarm Rec. Time to set the waveform length of alarm
record. 8 s, 16 s and 32 s are optional.
displayed at the alarm area.
Mode is ―Di-Di-Di‖, which is triggered once every 25 seconds. The
alarm indicator flashes in yellow, with frequency of 0.4 Hz～0.8 Hz.
The alarm message flashes with yellow background, and the symbol **
is displayed at the alarm area.
Mode is ―Di-‖, which is triggered once every 30 seconds. When
physiological alarm is triggered, the alarm indicator is constantly yellow.
While for technical alarm, the alarm indicator is constantly blue. The
alarm message flashes with yellow background, and the symbol * is
displayed at the alarm area.
WARNING
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