Bluetooth Wireless Communication Setup - Abbott Merlin 2 PCS User Manual

RF Telemetry Icons
Table 1. RF telemetry icons for tachycardia devices
Start-Up Screen Icons
Disconnected
Antenna/Not Working
Table 2. RF telemetry icons for bradycardia devices
Start-Up Screen Icons
Disconnected
Antenna/Not Working

Bluetooth Wireless Communication Setup

The Merlin™ 2 PCS is Bluetooth
Merlin 2 PCS. This allows for communication between the Merlin 2 PCS and an implanted device
that supports Bluetooth Low Energy wireless communication without the need for a dongle.
- Do not put anything between the Merlin 2 PCS and the implanted device. People and
objects may interfere with communication between the Merlin 2 PCS and the device.
- Confirm that the Bluetooth icon is visible on the Merlin 2 PCS Start-up screen.
- Follow the instructions provided on the Start-up screen to begin communication
between the Merlin 2 PCS and an implanted device that supports Bluetooth Low
Energy wireless communication.
- Do not use a Bluetooth dongle.
CAUTION: For optimal Bluetooth Low Energy wireless communication, the
Merlin 2 PCS and St. Jude Medical implantable devices should be within 2 m (6.6 ft) of
each other in normal use. Do not operate a device that may generate interference,
such as a powerful microwave oven, when utilizing Bluetooth Low Energy wireless
communication.
Ready to connect to
device
Ready to connect to
device
® Low Energy wireless compatible. Bluetooth is built into the
Application Icons
Active RF telemetry
connection
Application Icons
Active RF Inactive RF
telemetry telemetry
connection connection
13
Inactive RF telemetry
connection
Only wand
telemetry is
available