Serial Data; Connector; Data Stream - GE PANDA Service Manual

1.4 RS-232 Serial Data
Warning: The computer or RS-232 monitor's user program must continuously check the data
link. The program should constantly verify connection to the control panel and check for
updated data.
Note: In the event of a power failure, all serial communication will cease until power is restored.
1.4.1 RS-232 Connector
The Nurse Call and the serial data output share the same female, nine pin, d-type connector.
• Pin 2: Receive Data (incubator input)
• Pin 3: Transmit Data (incubator output)
• Pin 5: Gnd (Signal Ground)
1.4.1.1 Cable Requirements
The user interface cable must have capacitance less than 1500 pF. It should be a shielded cable such as
Belden 9611 with AMP shielding kit 748046-1 and ferrule 747579-8.

1.4.2 Data Stream

The data stream from the Panda and Giraffe products is repeated every two seconds. The RS-232
parameters are 116000 bps baud rate, no parity, 8 data bits, and one stop bit. The data is in ASCII format;
the string is described below:
PWRM_2.0.0,36.8,36.4,0,P,0,0,0,00,29
HYB
2.0.0
36.8
OPEN
36.4
0
P
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This is the product code.
• GWRM = Giraffe Warmer
• PWRM = Panda Warmer
• PNBW = Panda Non-Bedded Warmer
This is the control board software revision (thermoregulation in the startup screen).
Temperature from Patient Probe #1.
Temperature from Patient Probe #2. OPEN represents no probe connected.
Baby (Servo) mode desired temperature setting.
Heater power.
• Baby (Servo) Mode = P
• Manual Mode = M
Chapter 1: Functional Description
RS-232 Serial Data
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