Data Transfer - Cardinal Health Alaris GW Technical & Service Manual

Data transfer

Upgrading Software
The optional upgrade of the Alaris® GW Volumetric Pump software to V5R1F should be considered at the next product service for all
Alaris® GW Volumetric Pumps fitted with software version V4R2C. Perform upgrades by acquiring the software upgrade kits specified
in the spares parts listings. Note: when upgrading Alaris® GW Volumetric Pumps from software version V4R1B, first install the V4R2C
software upgrade kit to enable the flash upload capabilty.
The major features of the V5R1F software include:
 Teach / Learn Capability;
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Additional configuration options:
Silent Mode;
SELECT Mode Options;
Drop Sensor Connection Mode;
Drop Sensor Light Sensitivity Level;
Alarm volume level factory default now 4 (was 7);
Clear Infusion Parameters to Zero default now OFF (was ON).
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Additional Technician Mode Configuration options:
New Volumetric Calibration Mode to reduce calibration time (Code 19);
New EEPROM Memory Management to improve work with Teach / Learn and to eliminate need to recalibrate pumps
following firmware upgrade (Codes 200, 201, 202).
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Automatic setting of VTBI to OFF when used with drop sensor;
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 Elimination of '
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 VI now cleared in
Recalibration is not required when upgrading from software version V4R2C, although all configuration parameters will be returned to
factory defaults.
 PC Requirements
Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000 or NT operating system
9pin D-type PC serial port or IrDA port.
 Tools required
CD-ROM 1000SP00493 - Alaris® GW Volumetric Pump Software Distribution Disk V5R1F
Programming Kit 1000SP00172 (Suitable for all ASENA® Infusion Pumps) or RS232 Cable 1000SP00336
1. Follow the programming instructions given in publication 1000PB01365 (supplied with 1000SP00493).
2. Load the software program onto your PC from the Distribution Disk.
3. Select the Alaris LVP SMU icon (WinSmug)
4. Place the infrared programming device approximately 50mm directly behind the IrDA window on the rear case or connect
the RS232 cable to the 9 pin D type serial port connector situated on the side of the pump.
5. Select the appropriate port (e.g. COM1) on the Alaris LVP SMU program and Press 'Upload' .
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6. Briefly depress the
7. Switch the pump on for normal operation when the upgrade is complete. If required, the pump will display
automatically completing a test sequence during which the EEPROM memory will be re-partitioned.
8. When the upgrade is complete, enter the Technician Mode and verify the correct software version has been installed;
initiate a factory Reset (Code 200).
9. Perform the Self Test checks (Code 3).
Power failure. Power failures may occur when using laptops when communicating with the Alaris® Power failure. Power failures may occur when using laptops when communicating with the Alaris®
GW Volumetric Pump due to power requirements. External power may be used in conjunction GW Volumetric Pump due to power requirements. External power may be used in conjunction
with IrDA or RS3 to compensate for lack of power from the laptop. with IrDA or RS3 to compensate for lack of power from the laptop.
Bright sunlight and strong fluorescent lighting affect the Infrared programming system. If any Bright sunlight and strong fluorescent lighting affect the Infrared programming system. If any
errors are reported then the RS3 method of upgrading the software should be used. errors are reported then the RS3 method of upgrading the software should be used.
Alaris® GW Volumetric Pump
Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
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' error in Mode resulting in nuisance alarms;
Mode and retained upon power down.
key on the pump to be upgraded; the pump will now display "PROG".
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