Alarm Annunciation Capability; Setting The Clock - GE TruSat User Manual

TruSat User's Guide

Alarm annunciation capability

Setting the clock

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The Trend Download option lets you connect the TruSat to your local "nurse call"
system for automatic transmission of signals when alarms occur. To enable this
feature, authorized service personnel must do the following:
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Customize a cable for connecting your system to the TruSat.
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Change the position of a switch on the Trend Download board.
Instructions are located in the TruSat Technical Reference Manual.
WARNING: Alarm annunciation is not functional while alarms are silenced
and should never be used as the main notification of an alarm condition. An
alarm condition can be determined only by evaluating the clinical condition
of the patient together with audible and visual alarm signals.
The date and time are included on printouts and with data downloaded to a PC.
Clock settings are stored indefinitely unless battery power is lost.
Important: Set the clock before you begin monitoring to ensure that all patient
records contain the correct time and date.
NOTE: You can also use the Trend Download PC software to set the clock.
1. Unplug the sensor from the monitor and power ON.
2. Press the ComWheel three times, holding it in for five seconds on the third press.
Each clock option (year, month, etc.) is displayed sequentially in the pulse rate
field. The setting (3, 12, etc.) is displayed in the SpO
24-hour clock.
When you see ...
3. Turn, then press the ComWheel to select a clock option. The selected option
flashes ON/OFF. Turn, then press the ComWheel to select the setting for that
option. Repeat to set each clock option.
4. When you are finished, use the ComWheel to select exit.
You can choose ...
year (0–99)
month (1–12)
day (1–31)
field. The time is based on a
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When you see ... You can choose ...
hour (0–23)
minute (0–59)
exit