Operation; Setting-Up / Turning Power On - Datascope Accutorr Plus Service Manual

1.3. OPERATION

This section of the Service Manual provides guidelines and step-by-step instructions for proper
operation of the Accutorr Plus NIBP, Accutorr Plus NIBP with Trend Screen, and the Accutorr
Plus NIBP with Trend Screen and SpO
in Section 1.2, "Controls and Indicators". When a described feature refers to a particular
model, it will be noted. When the name Accutorr Plus is used, it refers to all 5 models.

1.3.1 SETTING-UP / TURNING POWER ON

1. Before turning the power on, check the rear panel for voltage requirements. Confirm
proper voltage is available.
2. Before turning the power on, connect any required modules (recorder,
thermometer). For instructions on connecting modules, see section 1.3.17.
Upon installation of any optional modules, a test is required after power up (step 5).
For the recorder, press the print key and the recorder will feed the paper to verify
proper function. For the Predictive thermometer, remove the probe from its holder
and verify 85.0 (29.4) appears in the Interval/Elap. Time/Temp display.
3. If additional communications capabilities are required, attach a communications
interface cable to the rear panel COMMUNICATIONS CONNECTOR (45) and to
the corresponding interface connector on the peripheral instrument.
4. Attach the AC power cord into the rear panel
grounded (3-prong) Hospital Grade AC receptacle. Do not use an adapter to defeat
the ground. The green
AC POWER INDICATOR (16)
has been applied. The internal battery charges automatically when AC power is applied.
WARNING: When attached to other products ensure that the total chassis leakage currents of
all units (combined) do not exceed 100mA.
5. Press the ON/STANDBY key (19) to activate the unit. If it is required to enter the
User Configuration mode, press and hold the DEFAULTS key (14) while the unit is
powering on. See section 1.3.15 for more details on the User Configuration mode.
6. The unit begins a countdown from 20 and performs internal diagnostic tests. Any
status codes are displayed in the appropriate LED. See section 1.3.16 for a list of
status codes. At the end of power up, all of the displays (including the LCD on the
Accutorr Plus models with Trend Screen) illuminate and then blank, except the Bed
Letter and Room Number displays (25 & 26) which does not blank. A beep tone will
sound during the power up sequence to confirm the operation of the audio indicator. If
the time and date need to be set, see section 1.3.13 for instructions.
7. On an Accutorr Plus models with Trend Screen, adjust the contrast on the LCD if
necessary. To adjust the contrast, press and hold the MENU key (8) (2 beep tones,
approx. 3 seconds). Use the LCD UP & LCD Down ARROW keys (9 & 10) to adjust
the contrast. See section 1.3.8, Setting the LCD Contrast, for more details.
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Chapter 1, Operation
. The numbers in parentheses ( ) refer to the items described
2
AC POWER CONNECTOR (44)
illuminates, indicating AC power
and into a
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