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INSTALLATION
Unpacking the VITALERT 2000
Remove
the
VITALERT
accessories from their container. Use the
checklist below to verify the presence of the
following articles:
• 1 VITALERT 2000 Monitor
• 1 Data Cable (DB9/DB9/30 inches)
• 1 Power Cable
• 1 ECG Monitor Cable
• 1
Invasive
Blood
(optional)
• 1 ECG Lead Set (5 Leads)
• 1 ECG Clip
• 2 Temperature Probes-YSI Series 700
• 1 VITALERT 2000 Operators Manual
• Vitalink Technical Reference Manual
• 2 Chart Paper rolls (1 installed, 1 spare)
Installing the VITALERT 2000
The VITALERT 2000 requires about 18 x 17
inches of shelf space. The shelf should be
capable of supporting at least 40 lb. without
collapsing or creating a tip-over hazard.
Reset circuit breakers CB1 and CB2, located
on the rear of the VITALERT 2000 (Fig. 2),
by pressing in the white buttons. Attach one
end of the power cable to the receptacle on
the rear of the VITALERT 2000 (Fig. 2).
Attach the other end into an active,
standard hospital-grade 115 VAC rated,
grounded receptacle.
CAUTION: The VITALERT 2000 may have
a leakage current of up to 30 microamps.
When
plugged
into
receptacle of another device, the VITALERT
2000 contributes to the total system chassis
leakage current of that device. This total
leakage current should not exceed 100
microamps.
Connecting the VITALERT 2000 to a
Computer
To interface the VITALERT 2000 to a
6
2000
and
Pressure
Cable
the
convenience
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computer (with RS-232 Serial Port):
1. Connect the 9-pin end of the DB9/DB25
30-inch data cable (Part # 4109882) to
the serial port on the rear of the
VITALERT 2000 (Fig. 2).
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the
25-pin serial port of the computer,
configured as DCE.
3. Secure all connections using the captive
screws provided.
4. Configure the VITALERT 2000 serial
port,
via
the
Configuration screen from the following
parameters (see the section entitled
Configuration):
BAUD RATE: 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600
DATA BITS: 7 or 8
PARITY:
NONE, EVEN, or ODD
STOP BITS: 1 or 2
RTS/CTS:
OFF or ON
PROTOCOL: VITALINK
Refer to the Vitalink Technical Reference
manual for software information.
Connecting the VITALERT 2000 to a
VITALERT 1000
To interface the VITALERT 2000 to the
VITALERT 1000 monitor:
1. Connect one end of the DB9/DB9 30-inch
data cable (Part # 4110328) to the serial
port on the rear of the VITALERT 2000
(Fig. 2).
2. Connect the other end of the cable to
Port A on the rear of the VITALERT
1000 (see VITALERT 1000 Operators
Manual).
3. Secure all connections using the captive
screws provided.
Communication
Port
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