Hardware/Firmware Architecture; Product Interfaces - GE MAC 800 Service Manual

Equipment Overview

Hardware/firmware Architecture

Product Interfaces

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The MAC 800 hardware and firmware subsystems include the following:
Hardware Subsystems
CPU core
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Display
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Keyboard
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ECG Acquisition subsystem
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Thermal printer
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Power supply
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Housing
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The MAC 800 system offers the following interfaces for connecting to
external devices for data communication, software updates, and the
control of workload devices:
RS232 port (1)

Connects to external systems, like MUSE or Cardiosoft.
RJ-45 port (1)
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Connects to networks via 100baseT ethernet connector via an
external medical isolator.
USB connector(2)

Connects to USB-capable devices, such as optional barcode reader or
external USB keyboard.
Secure Digital (SD) Card slot

Interfaces with a Secure Digital card, which is used to store ECGs, to
flash the device with software updates, and to connect memory /
future IO extensions.
RJ-11 port (1)

Connects an internal medical grade Analog Modem (optional) to a
phone line.
MAC™ 800
Firmware Subsystems
CE BSP (Board-Support-Package)
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Printer API
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Printer SW (Firmware for the Printer)
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Acquisition API
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Acquisition SW (Firmware for the Printer)
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