1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This AURA Monitor Pack (TK101-A) contains one AURA Monitor (TX101-A), two rechargeable batteries (TB101-A), one battery charger (TC101-A), one power supply, and one antenna (TA101-A). This pack is intended to be used with AURA Sensor Tray and AURA Data Receiver Pack, which are part of the AURA ICP Monitoring System (Figure 1...
If the AURA™ Monitor gets wet, turn the device off, disconnect all cables, remove the battery, wipe the wet surfaces dry, and contact Branchpoint Technologies customer service. Do NOT attempt to dry the AURA™ Monitor in an oven, microwave, or dryer.
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Troubleshooting section of this manual. The use of any accessories with the AURA™ Monitor other than those specified by Branchpoint Technologies in this manual may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the AURA™ Monitor and may cause decreased functionality or unintended operational behavior of the AURA™...
AURA™ Monitor labels. If there is evidence of damage or tampering, do NOT use the product. Contact Customer Service, and Branchpoint Technologies will provide instructions for return. Package contents include: •...
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INSERTING AND CHANGING THE AURA™ BATTERY To remove the battery: • Press the release buttons on the sides of the battery pack (Figure 3). • Slide the battery pack towards the bottom of the AURA™ Monitor (Figure • Lift up to remove the battery pack from the AURA™ Monitor (Figure 5). Figure 3: Press locking buttons simultaneously to release battery.
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CHARGING THE AURA™ BATTERY Figure 8: Slide batteries into battery charger. To charge a battery, gently slide it into the battery charger (Figure 8). The LEDs next to the batteries will illuminate according to Table 3 below. Table 3: Battery charger LED indicator status and indication. LED Indicator Indication LED Indicator does not illuminate...
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CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING THE AURA™ ANTENNA To connect the AURA™ Antenna to the AURA™ Monitor, align the arrows on the cable and connector (Figure 10) and until they click together (Figure 11). To disconnect the AURA Antenna, hold the cable by the plug and pull. Do not pull the cable.
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Antenna around the marked area again as the AURA Sensor within the box may slightly shift during transportation. If failure persists, please contact Branchpoint Technologies for further instruction. • Another option to run in-package check is to remove the sterile pouch from...
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CAUTION: DO NOT run an in-package check after the sensor has been inserted. This will lead to an erroneous failure message for functional sensors. Place antenna directly over the AURA™ Sensor and into the Antenna Holster provided in the AURA Sensor Tray (Figure 13).
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Press to command the antenna to search for a sensor connection again. NOTE: If is not pressed within 2 minutes, the AURA™ Monitor will turn off to save power. After successfully pairing with the AURA™ Sensor, The AURA™ Monitor is now ready to pair with the AURA™...
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Figure 15: Example of printed serial number on the label of AURA™ Data Receiver. Select “Connect.” The AURA Monitor will start pairing with the AURA Data Receiver. After successfully paired with the AURA Data Receiver, the AURA Monitor will display the ICP. NOTE: If the AURA Data Receiver is not calibrated, after selecting “Connect,”...
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Calibrate receiver according to AURA Data Receiver Instructions For Use. After calibration for receiver is complete, the AURA Monitor will automatically display the ICP. To unpair an AURA™ Data Receiver, press the Menu button and choose “Unpair Receiver” from the drop-down menu and then confirm unpairing. Unpairing will also occur when the AURA Monitor is turned off.
AURA™ Monitor Pack must be returned to Branchpoint Technologies. For instructions and return packaging, contact Branchpoint Technologies using the information on the back cover of this manual. When requesting service, please provide information concerning the nature of the failure and the manner in which the equipment was used when the failure occurred.
9. TROUBLESHOOTING This section presents potential AURA™ Monitor operational issues and recommended solutions. Contact Branchpoint Technologies using the information on the back cover of this manual for additional assistance. TROUBLE CONNECTING WITH THE AURA™ SENSOR OR POOR QUALITY OF SERVICE •...
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit • Contact Branchpoint Technologies using the information on the back cover of this manual NOTE: “Harmful interference” is defined by the FCC as follows: Any emission, radiation or induction that endangers the functioning...
Branchpoint Technologies shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential loss, damage, or expense, directly or indirectly arising from use of these products.
12. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AURA™ ICP MONITORING SYSTEM TECHNICAL AND PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Frequency response 10 mmHg: 34 Hz The maximum frequency response of the AURA™ ICP 20 mmHg: 38 Hz Monitoring System, including the ICP readout display, at 50 mmHg: 23 Hz peak pressures of 10, 20, and 50 mmHg.
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AURA ANTENNA SPECIFICATIONS Physical dimension and weight Height 3.3 inches Width 1.8 inches Depth 0.8 inches Weight 63 grams AURA Antenna cable length 5 ft 0.2 inches Transmission distance AURA Antenna to AURA Sensor 1.5 cm AURA™ Monitor to AURA Data Receiver 7 meters Wireless power...
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AURA™ BATTERY CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS Charger AC power supply input requirements Voltage 100 - 240 VAC Frequency 50-60 Hz Charger Power Supply output Voltage 15 VDC Power Charging output Voltage 12.6 VDC per charging bay Current 895 mA per charging bay Physical dimensions and weight Charger Height...
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Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Emissions The AURA™ Intracranial Monitor System and AURA™ System Battery Charger are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the AURA™ Intracranial Monitor System and AURA System Battery Charger should ensure that they are used in such an environment.
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Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Immunity The AURA™ Intracranial Monitor System and AURA™ System Battery Charger are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the AURA™ Intracranial Monitor System and AURA™ System Battery Charger should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
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Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Immunity The AURA™ Intracranial Monitor System and AURA™ System Battery Charger are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the AURA™ Intracranial Monitor System and AURA™ System Battery Charger should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
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Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Immunity The AURA™ Intracranial Monitor System is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the AURA™ Intracranial Monitor System should ensure that it is used in such an environment. Test Band Service...
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13. PACKAGING AND DEVICE SYMBOLS The Following symbols may be used on the AURA™ Monitor, its accessories, and their packaging. Symbol Specification Symbol Specification Consult instructions for Manufacturer Temperature limitations Date of Manufacture Atmospheric limitations Sterilized using ethylene oxide Humidity limitations Do not resterilize Non-ionizing electromagnetic Serial Number...
IMPORTANT: This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a legal entity) (“you”, or “your,” as context requires) and Branchpoint Technologies, Inc. and, where applicable, its licensors (collectively “Branchpoint”) for the software (“Software”) and associated documentation (“Documentation”) used in connection with the AURA ICP Monitoring System.
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3. UPDATES/ UPGRADES Branchpoint reserves the right at any time to, but is not obligated to provide Updates to the Software. “Update” shall mean a change to the Software and/or Products designed to correct defects, but does not materially change functionality.
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INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF BRANCHPOINT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BRANCHPOINT’S TOTAL LIABLITY FOR ANY DIRECT DAMAGES TO YOU, OR ANY THIRD PARTY CLAIMING THROUGH YOU, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE SOFTWARE OR FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00), WHICHEVER IS HIGHER.
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Distributed by: Branchpoint Technologies 1 Technology Drive, Suite i-811 Irvine, CA 92618 United States Phone: +1 (949) 829-1868 MADE IN USA IFU PN T-0027 rev. B...