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® SEER Light Ambulatory Recorder/Controller Service Manual Software Version 1 2019818-008 Revision B Service Instructions for: SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Compact Digital Holter Recorder SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Controller SEER Light Connect...
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NOTE: The information in this manual only applies to SEER Light devices software version 1. It does not apply to earlier software versions. Due to continuing product innovation, specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. ® ®...
ECG Cannot be Previewed with Controller (Cable) ....2-9 ECG Cannot Be Previewed with SEER Light Connect Device ..2-10 Recording Cannot Start with the Controller (I.R.) .
When instructions are given for typing a precise text string with one or more spaces, the point where the spacebar must be pressed is indicated as: <Space>. The purpose of the < > brackets is to ensure you press the spacebar when required. Revision B SEER Light Ambulatory Recorder/Controller 2019818-008...
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Introduction: Manual Information Enter means to press the “Enter” or “Return” key on the keyboard. Do not type “enter”. SEER Light Ambulatory Recorder/Controller Revision B 2019818-008...
Introduction: Related Manuals Related Manuals See the documents listed below for additional information. Table 2. SEER Light Documents Part Number Name 2019818-007 SEER Light Ambulatory Recorder/Controller Operator’s Manual Revision B SEER Light Ambulatory Recorder/Controller 2019818-008...
Introduction: Safety Information Safety Information Intended Use The SEER Light recorder is a two and three channel digital Holter ECG recorder that records the electrical signals associated with cardiac activity for 24 or 48 hours. It is used in diagnosing cardiac abnormalities and revealing trends or changes in heart function.
IEC and ISO safety standards that are relevant to that equipment (i.e., IEC 60950, UL 60950). Use of the SEER Light Connect device in the patient vicinity requires that these measures are observed. PACEMAKER PATIENTS — Take precautions to avoid risks of hazard due to the operation of a cardiac pacemaker or other electrical stimulators.
Do not install the device in a chemical storage area or where gas is generated. Serial Number Every GE Medical Systems Information Technologies device has a unique serial number for identification. The serial number appears on the device label similar to the one shown below.
Disposal of the Device When disposing the device, follow the applicable national rules and regulations of disposal of medical equipment. When disposing the recyclable battery, follow the applicable national rules and regulations concerning the environmental issues. Revision B SEER Light Ambulatory Recorder/Controller 2019818-008...
It is the user’s responsibility to report the need for service to GE or to one of its authorized agents. This device is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed health care practitioner.
® The hardware components supplied by GE for the MARS Holter analysis workstation, on which the SEER Light Connect application runs, are considered to be Information Technology Equipment (ITE). These individual components have been found to comply with the standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Business Equipment EN60950 (UL 60950).
This symbol indicates that the waste of electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste and must be collected separately. Please contact an authorized representative of the manufacturer for information concerning the decommissioning of your equipment. 1-12 SEER Light Ambulatory Recorder/Controller Revision B 2019818-008...
Slide the cover to open and set the batteries in the battery compartment. For transfer of data to the SEER Light controller or to the SEER Light Connect device. A data output connector access LED Will flash during communication with the SEER Light controller.
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SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Recorder: Component Names and Locations Table 3. SEER Light Ambulatory Recorder (Continued) patient cable connector Used to connect patient cable for ECG input. Stop button Push to stop recording SEER Light Ambulatory Recorder/Controller Revision B 2019818-008...
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Recorder: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Self-Test Mode A self-test can be done on the following functions. 1. Self-test I (pacemaker detection check mode) Provide a pacemaker signal to the recorder with an ECG simulator. To enter the pacemaker detection mode, set the batteries while pressing the STOP button.
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Recorder: Troubleshooting No Buzzer Sound After Installing the Batteries No buzzer sound after installing the batteries. Are the batteries installed properly? Install the batteries properly. Are the batteries new? Replace with new batteries. Were the batteries...
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Recorder: Troubleshooting Beep Sound Will Not Stop After Installing the Batteries Beep sound will not stop after installing the batteries. Are the batteries new? Replace with new alkaline batteries. Are the alkaline batteries installed? Set new alkaline batteries.
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Recorder: Troubleshooting ECG Cannot Be Previewed with Controller (I.R.) ECG cannot be previewed with the controller (I.R.). Is the distance from the controller within 4.9 ft. (1.5 m)? Position the controller within 4.9 ft (1.5 m).
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Recorder: Troubleshooting ECG Cannot be Previewed with Controller (Cable) ECG cannot be previewed with the controller (by the preview cable). Is cable connection proper? Connect the cable properly. Is the cable damaged? Replace with a new cable.
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Recorder: Troubleshooting ECG Cannot Be Previewed with SEER Light Connect Device ECG cannot be previewed with the SEER Light Connect Device. Is the USB cable from the Connect plugged in? Plug it in. Is the orange LED on the Connect on? Call GE Service.
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Recorder: Troubleshooting Recording Cannot Start with the Controller (I.R.) Recording cannot start with the controller (I.R.). Does the controller display “untransmitted data?” Transfer previous data or press the START button when the controller displays “Data still remains.”...
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Recorder: Troubleshooting Recording Cannot Start with the SEER Light Connect Device Recording cannot start with the Connect. Is the USB cable from the Connect plugged in? Plug it in. Is the orange LED on the Connect on? Call GE Service.
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Recorder: Troubleshooting Cannot Start by Pressing the Start Button Cannot start by pressing the START button. the START button pressed over 1.5 seconds? Press the START button longer than 1.5 seconds. Is it within one hour of setting the batteries? Reset the batteries.
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Recorder: Troubleshooting Cannot Record for 24 Hours Cannot record for 24 hours. Are there many artifacts in the ECG recording? Refer to flow chart on artifact later in this chapter. Were the batteries removed before recording for 24 hours? Don’t remove the batteries...
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Recorder: Troubleshooting Cannot Record for 48 Hours Cannot record for 48 hours. Is the recorder labeled “SEER Light Extend?” The recorder does not have 48-hour recording capability. Are there many artifacts in the ECG recording? Refer to flow chart on artifact later in this chapter.
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Recorder: Troubleshooting Cannot Transfer Data from the Controller Cannot transfer data from the controller. Is the transfer cable properly connected? Connect the cable properly. Does the controller display “No data in the recorder?” No data in the recorder.
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Recorder: Troubleshooting Cannot Transfer Data from the Recorder to the SEER Light Connect Device Cannot transfer data to the Connect. Is the USB cable from the Connect plugged in? Plug it in. Is the orange LED...
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Recorder: Troubleshooting Record Start Date/Time is Initialized Record start date/time is initialized. Was the recording started by pressing the START button? Call GE Service. Were the batteries removed during or after recording? Record start date/time will be...
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Recorder: Troubleshooting Artifact on ECG Recording Artifact on ECG recording. Are electrodes connected properly on the patient? Attach electrodes properly. Is the patient cable connected properly? Connect the patient cable properly. Is the patient cable connector...
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Recorder: Troubleshooting Cannot Detect Pacemaker Pulse Cannot detect pacemaker pulse. Insert the batteries while pressing the STOP button. Disconnect the patient cable and touch the electrode connector with a finger. Does audible beep sound? Normal pacemaker detection circuit.
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Controller: Component Names and Locations Component Names and Locations Structure Below are the names of each part on the SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Controller. 1.2 in. (30 mm) 3.5 in. (90 mm) 037A Table 4. Controller Parts List...
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Item Name Description data transfer cable Used to transfer data from the SEER Light recorder. When not in use, store the cable in the guide on the backside panel. Used to turn the power on and off. power button Holter card slot Used to insert a Holter card.
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Controller: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Software Version The software version of the SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Controller appears in the lower right hand corner of the display upon start up. Self-Test A self-test can be done on the following functions.
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Controller: Troubleshooting No Operation After Inserting Batteries and Pressing Power Button No operation after inserting batteries and pressing the POWER button. Are the batteries set properly? Set the batteries properly. Do the batteries have sufficient power of >4.5 V? Replace with new batteries.
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Controller: Troubleshooting ECG Cannot be Previewed with the Controller (I.R.) ECG cannot be previewed with the controller (I.R.) Communication Error Is the distance from the recorder within 4.9 ft. (1.5 m)? Position the recorder within 4.9 ft. (1.5 m).
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Controller: Troubleshooting ECG Cannot be Previewed by the Controller (Cable) ECG cannot be previewed by the controller (by the preview cable). Is cable connection proper? Connect the cable properly. Is the cable damaged? Call GE service.
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Controller: Troubleshooting Cannot Start Recording (I.R.) Cannot start recording (I.R.). Does the controller display “Already started?” Reset the batteries over 30 seconds after removing them. Is the distance from the recorder within 4.9 ft. (1.5 m)? Adjust the position within 4.9 ft.
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Controller: Troubleshooting Pressing the Appropriate Key(s) Does Not Start Operation Pressing the appropriate key(s) does not start operation. the operation panel key(s) be pressed properly? Call GE service. Is there debris between PC board and key sheet panel? Call GE service.
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Controller: Troubleshooting Beep Sounds While the Flash Card is Inserted Beep sounds while the flash card is inserted. The display is distorted. Is the flash card inserted completely? Insert the card completely. Is the card inserted in the...
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Controller: Troubleshooting Data Cannot be Transferred from the Recorder Data cannot be transferred from the recorder. Is the data output connector clean? Clean the connector. Is the connector damaged? Replace the connector. the compact flash card...
SEER Light/SEER Light Extend Controller: Troubleshooting Recording Start Date/Time is Not Correct Recording start date/time is not correct. Is date within one month? Adjust date. See next flowchart. Time is Not Correct Time is not correct. Is it within 5 years of use? Call GE service.
Using inspection controller with cable, confirm analog waveforms 1 ch, 2 ch, and 3 ch are normal. 11 Transfer test Connect the SEER Light. Ensure that data is transferred and that the data can be installed onto the Holter card. 12 Check settings Check the year, month, date, and time (with ±1 minute).
SEER Light Connect: Component Names and Locations Component Names and Locations The SEER Light Connect is shown and described below. It is used as a direct interface connection between the recorder and the Holter analysis system. This device is also referred to as “the connect” in this document.
Use of the SEER Light Connect device in the patient vicinity requires that these measures are observed. Software Version To view the software version of the SEER Light Connect device, click About in the SEER Light Hookup window. SEER Light Ambulatory Recorder/Controller...
SEER Light Connect: Troubleshooting ECG Cannot Be Previewed with SEER Light Connect Device ECG cannot be previewed with the SEER Light Connect Device. Is the USB cable from the Connect plugged in? Plug it in. Is the orange LED on the Connect on? Call GE Service.
SEER Light Connect: Troubleshooting Recording Cannot Start with the SEER Light Connect Device Recording cannot start with the Connect. Is the USB cable from the Connect plugged in? Plug it in. Is the orange LED on the Connect on? Call GE Service.
SEER Light Connect: Troubleshooting Cannot Transfer Data from the Recorder to the SEER Light Connect Device Cannot transfer data to the Connect. Is the USB cable from the Connect plugged in? Plug it in. Is the orange LED on the Connect on?
SEER Light Connect: Troubleshooting Recording Start Date/Time is Not Correct Recording start date/time is not correct. Is date correct on the PC? Adjust date/time on the PC. Call GE Service. SEER Light Ambulatory Recorder/Controller Revision A 2019818-008...
Do not spray or spill fluid directly on the recorder/controller. Dry the surfaces with a clean cloth or paper towel. Cleaning Frequency With each new patient use, clean the SEER Light Recorder/Controller and the SEER Light recorder pouch, leadwires, and patient cable. Revision B...
Maintenance: Storing the Recorder Storing the Recorder When the SEER Light Recorder/Controller will not be in use for a period of time: Remove the batteries Disconnect and properly store any patient cables. Memory card may remain in the recorder. SEER Light Ambulatory Recorder/Controller...
Maintenance: Maintenance/Repair Log Maintenance/Repair Log Unit Serial Number: Institution Name: Date Maintenance/Repair Technician Revision B SEER Light Ambulatory Recorder/Controller 2019818-008...
Maintenance: Maintenance/Repair Log Maintenance/Repair Log Unit Serial Number: Institution Name: Date Maintenance/Repair Technician SEER Light Ambulatory Recorder/Controller Revision B 2019818-008...
Appendix A: Technical Specifications SEER Light Ambulatory Controller The following table lists the specifications for the SEER Light Ambulatory Controller. Description Specification Dimensions Height: 200 mm (7.9 in) Width: 90 mm (3.5 in) Depth: 25 mm (1.2 in) Weight 285 g (9.9 oz) including batteries Operating temperature 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F)
Appendix A: Technical Specifications SEER Light Connect Device The following table lists the specifications for the SEER Light Connect device. Description Specification Dimensions Height: 13 mm (.51 in) Width: 90 mm (3.54 in) Depth: 51 mm (2.01 in) Cable length: 260 mm (10.24 in) Weight 87 g (.19 lbs)
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Appendix A: Technical Specifications For your notes SEER Light Ambulatory Recorder/Controller Revision B 2019818-008...
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Emissions The SEER Light recorder and controller are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. It is the responsibility of the customer or user to ensure that the SEER Light recorder and controller are used in such an environment.
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity The SEER Light recorder and controller are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. It is the responsibility of the customer or user to ensure that the SEER Light recorder and controller are used in such an environment.
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Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity The SEER Light recorder and controller are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. It is the responsibility of the customer or user to assure that the SEER Light recorder and controller are used in such an environment.
RF communication equipment and the SEER Light recorder and controller. The SEER Light recorder and controller are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment on which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the SEER Light recorder and...
The table below lists cables, transducers, and other applicable accessories with which GE Medical Systems claims EMC compliance. NOTE Any supplied accessories that do not affect EMC compliance are not included.
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Electromagnetic Compatibility: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) For your notes SEER Light Ambulatory Recorder/Controller Revision B 2019818-008...