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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Cardio Menu Operator Manual AT-2 6-Channel ECG unit Service Handbook SCHILLER AG Altgasse 68 CH-6340 Baar, Switzerland Phone: + 41 41 766 42 42 Fax: + 41 41 761 08 80 Home page: http://www.schiller-ag.ch/...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 AT-2 Service Handbook Article Number 2. 540 010 Associated Documents...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Diagnostic System: Cardiovit AT-2 Serial numbers starting with: 040. Year of manufacture: 1997 Onwards We, the undersigned, hereby declare that the medical device (class IIa) specified above conforms with the essential requirement listed in Annex 1 of EC Directive 93/42/EEC.
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Where to Obtain Service America WELCH ALLYN SCHILLER Inc. Asia Pacific SCHILLER Asia Pacific Austria SCHILLER Handelsgesellschaft GmbH Medizintechnik France SCHILLER France S.A Germany SCHILLER Medizintechnik GmbH (EU-Bevollmächtiger) Hotline: India Schiller Healthcare India Pvt.
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Safety Notices...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Safety Notices...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 What's in this book Chapter 1 - Operating Elements Chapter 2 - Functional Overview Chapter 3 - Fault Diagnosis Chapter 4 - Module Removal and Replacement Chapter 5 - Adjustments...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 What's in this book Chapter 7 - Technical Data Chapter 8 - Glossary Index Circuit Diagrams & Board layouts General Symbols We need your help...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Chapter 1 Operating Elements Contents Introduction Location & Power The Keyboard AT-2 Short Form Operating Instructions Modes of Operation Automatic Mode Manual Mode Settings 1.10 Automatic Mode (ECG) Settings 1.18...
SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Location & Power Location Power Supply Switching On and Off The unit is automatically switched off after 5 minutes (30 seconds if battery capacity is limited) if no key is pressed and the patient cable is not connected.
SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Modes of Operation Automatic Mode Page 1.6...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Modes of Operation (cont.) Manual Mode Page 1.7...
SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Automatic Mode automatic mode To start the automatic ECG recording in Format 1, press the AUTO key: To start the automatic recording in the second format, press the ALT key followed by the...
SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Manual Mode Manual mode To start the manual recording of a real-time ECG, press the MANUAL Printout key To stop the manual recording (printout) press the STOP key...
SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Settings STOP Note: The Alternative (ALT) function is only active for 4 seconds. If a programming key is not pressed within 4 seconds, the unit reverts to standard mode. The ALT key must...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Settings (cont.) ALT - 0 - 1 - 1 Unit designation Serial number Leads ECG Format MECG Measurements Marks nterpretation Selected Rhythm leads Automatic Centering...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Settings (cont.) Default Settings ALT - 0 - 6 - 6 Page 1.12...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Settings (cont.) Language STOP Notes: The difference between English and American is the mains filter setting - English = 50Hz; American = 60Hz and the physical units.
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Settings (cont.) Filters Baseline Filter Baseline filter STOP Note: The set value is the lower limit of the frequency range and is normally set to 0.05 Hz.
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Settings (cont.) Myogram Filter Myogram filter FILTER STOP STOP FILTER KEY Note: An ECG recorded in auto mode is stored unfiltered. It is therefore possible to print the stored ECG either with or without passing the myogram filter.
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Settings (cont.) Defining Lead Sequence & Printout STOP Simultaneous Sequential Auto-Centering ON Auto-Centering OFF Page 1.16...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Settings (cont.) Acoustic QRS Indication Time / Date Note: If the battery has been disconnected more than half an hour, the clock oscillator must be restarted before setting the time. To do this the following ke sequence must be...
SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Automatic Mode (ECG) Settings ALT - 1 ALT - 2 Average Cycles Note: Lead selection for the rhythm lead(s) are defined on page 21 Page 1.18...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Automatic Mode (ECG) Settings (cont.) Measurements and Markings (C version only) Page 1.19...
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SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Automatic Mode (ECG) Settings (cont.) Interpretation (C version only) STOP Full details of the interpretation option are given in the SCHILLER ECG Measurement and Interpretation booklet (art. No. 2.510 179). Interpretation Settings (C version only) Page 1.20...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Automatic Mode (ECG) Settings (cont.) Selecting Rhythm Leads STOP Page 1.21...
SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Care & Maintenance 12 Monthly Check Cleaning the Casing CAUTION SWITCH THE UNIT OFF BEFORE CLEANING AND DISCONNECT THE MAINS. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, IMMERSE THE APPARATUS INTO A CLEANING LIQUID OR STERILIZE WITH HOT WATER, STEAM, OR AIR.
@Q`UbdbQiS_fUb @Q`Ubb_\\Ub bU\UQcURQb @Q`Ub WbYTcYTUe` Press the STOP key to transport the paper to the start position. SCHILLER can only guarantee perfect printouts when SCHILLER original chart paper or chart paper of the same quality is used. Page 1.23...
SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 1 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Operating Elements Thermal Paper Handling Page 1.24...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 2 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Functional Overview Chapter 2 Functional Overview Contents Introduction Main Board MK 12-1 Power Supply CPU and processing circuits Memory Thermal Print Head Controller Printer Timing Paper Mark...
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SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Introduction This chapter provides a functional overview of the AT-2 electronics. The aim of this overview is to enable the service engineer to identify processing paths in order to help identify possible faulty modules. A functional block diagram supports the text...
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12 V Mains Battery P3 (part) TP 12 & TP 13 MAIN BOARD MK 12-1 Voltage sense Voltage +5V ref +Batt ON / OFF regulator control Mains Voltage Battery charger & Rectification +5.2V con- regulator voltage regulator nector Switching OFF from CPU +24V voltage reg.
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9.4 V. CPU and processing circuits Overall control and coordination of the AT-2 is by 68331 CPU working in conjunction with a custom specific gate array IC which perform all timing and control functions.
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 2 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Functional Overview Main Board MK 12-1 (cont.) Paper Mark The pulsed paper mark signal from the printer is fed to a comparator. A detected papermark supresses any (logic 0) pulses of PMARK at the output of comparator U42.
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Chapter 2 SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Functional Overview SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Page 2.6...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 3 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Fault Diagnosis Chapter 3 Fault Diagnosis Contents Introduction Fault Diagnosis Chart General Check Procedures Printer Check Print Head Alignment and Print Head Tension Page 3.1...
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SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Introduction The AT-2 is designed to be simple to use and simple to service: the service philosophy of the AT- 2 is module replacement and not board repair. The purpose of this chapter is to provide fault- finding procedures that will quickly and efficiently identify a fault to a specific module.
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 3 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Fault Diagnosis Fault Diagnosis Chart Page 3.3...
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(general settings, comprehensive menu guides etc.) please refer to Chapter 1 in this publication or the relevant User Manual. To carry out the general AT-2 functional check procedure, proceed as follows: 1. Connect mains power to the unit and ensure that the green mains LED lights.
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 3 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Fault Diagnosis Printer Check To check the printer and to ensure that every pixel is operational, a built-in printer test is provided. To carry out the printer check press: ALT - MAN START A test printout is given.
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Chapter 3 SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Fault Diagnosis SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Page 3.6...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 4 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Module Removal and Replacement Chapter 4 Module Removal and Replacement Contents Introduction Warnings and Cautions Physical Overview Exploded View Base Assembly and Printer Exploded View Paper Feed...
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Chapter 4 SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Module Removal and Replacement SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Remove top assembly In Base assembly access to : Mains trans- Paper tray Board Battery former and assembly MK 12-1 pack connector and motor...
SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 4 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Module Removal and Replacement Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the procedures to remove and replace the modules that are spared at service level. The instructions given in this chapter are autonomous, with each module containing the following: ...
Module Removal and Replacement Physical Overview The AT-2 unit is enclosed in a two part, medical standard, moulded plastic case. The top part contains the keyboard with the base section containing all the electronics of the unit, the thermal printer, the paper tray, the battery and mains transformer.
Chapter 4 SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Module Removal and Replacement SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Exploded View Base Assembly and Printer Page 4.6...
SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 4 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Module Removal and Replacement Exploded View Paper Feed Page 4.7...
Prerequisites The unit must be placed on an antistatic mat and antistatic precautions observed when any maintenance is carried out on the AT-2. The room temperature should be between 18 and 28 degrees. THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CHAPTER MUST BE OBSERVED.
SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 4 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Module Removal and Replacement Top Assembly Replacement To replace the Top Assembly proceed as follows: 1. Check that all boards and components are firmly secured. Check for loose screws. Ensure that no screws or foreign bodies are loose in the bottom of the case.
Chapter 4 SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Module Removal and Replacement SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Printer Tray Assembly and Thermal Printer Prerequisite The Warnings and Cautions at the beginning of the Chapter must be observed. The Top Assembly must be removed as detailed previously. All external cable assemblies must be disconnected.
SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 4 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Module Removal and Replacement Printer Tray Assembly and Thermal Printer Thermal Printer Replacement. To replace the Thermal Printer proceed as follows: 1. Position the Printer in the paper tray/print assembly so that the printer mounting plate lips slot into the dedicated cutouts in the assembly;...
Chapter 4 SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Module Removal and Replacement SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Main Board MK 12-1 Prerequisite The Warnings and Cautions at the beginning of the chapter must be observed. The top assembly must be removed and all external cable assemblies disconnected.
SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 4 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Module Removal and Replacement Battery Pack Prerequisite The Warnings and Cautions at the beginning of the Chapter must be observed. The Top Assembly must be removed and all external cable assemblies disconnected.
Chapter 4 SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Module Removal and Replacement SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Keyboard The keyboard comes as a complete assembly with the top casing. The part number of the keyboard is given in Chapter 6.
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 5 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Adjustments Chapter 5 Adjustments Contents Introduction Warnings, Cautions and Conditions Test Equipment Main Board MK 12-1 Adjustment Locations Battery Charge Voltage Paper mark Detector Check ECG Amplifier +2V, -2V and PWM Ramp Time Adjustment...
Specific warnings and cautions are given in the text where applicable. The part numbers for all replaceable modules are given in Chapter 6. The AT-2 has the following adjustments: Battery Charge Voltage (VR1 on the main board MK 12-1) ...
ECG Emulator, e.g. Phantom 320 Oscilloscope Digital Multimeter Standard tool kit with a selection of cross-bladed, flat-bladed and posi-drive screwdrivers, pliers and general tools SCHILLER 10 lead patient cable Number 2.400070 (2. 400071 for USA) Page 5.4...
Battery Charge Voltage Precautions and Requirements The unit must be placed on an antistatic mat and antistatic precautions observed when any maintenance is carried out on the AT-2. The room temperature should be between 18 and 28 degrees. Tools and Equipment ...
SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 5 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Adjustments Paper mark Detector Check Tools, Equipment and Material Oscilloscope Small flat bladed screwdriver 70% alcohol solution and clean lint free cloth Procedure To adjust the paper-mark Schmitt trigger sensitivity proceed as follows: ...
DISCONNECT THE MAINS SUPPLY CAUTIONS THE AT-2 CONTAINS STATIC SENSITIVE CMOS COMPONENTS; OBSERVE ANTISTATIC PRECAUTIONS . PLACE THE UNIT ON AN EARTHED ANTISTATIC MAT. PERSONNEL MUST BE EARTHED WHEN HANDLING THE UNIT. EXERCISE CARE WHEN REMOVING AND REPLACING CONNECTORS. NEVER USE FORCE.
SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 5 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Adjustments Service Printout The service printout provides information of the patient cable and electrodes and gives the value of certain reference voltages and important internal offset values. These values are for information only.
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Chapter 5 SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Adjustments SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Service Printout (cont.) Electrode dc offset This gives the voltage drop in the patient cable and can indicate any faults in the patient cable or patient electrode. The value given is the dc voltage between the left leg electrode and all other electrodes.
ALT- 0 - 1 - any number 0...9 Details of all settings are given in Chapter 1 of this book or in the AT-2 User Guide. Installing Software Options To upgrade the AT-2 from standard to C version type the following: ALT - 0 - 4 - upgrade code (obtainable from SCHILLER) Acceptance of the code is indicated by a series of beeps.
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 6 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Spare Parts Chapter 6 Spare Parts Contents Spare Parts Page 6.1...
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Your local representative stocks all the disposables and accessories available for the AT-2. In case of difficulty or to obtain the address of your local dealer, please contact the head office. Our staff will be pleased to help process your order or to provide any details for all SCHILLER products.
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 6 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Spare Parts Spare Parts Page 6.3...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 7 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Technical Data Chapter 7 Technical Data Contents Technical Data Available Configurations Page 7.1...
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Chapter 7 SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Technical Data SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Technical Data Dimensions: Weight: Mains Supply: Battery: Battery Capacity: Power Consumption: Leads: Paper Speed: Sensitivity: Chart Paper: Printing Process: Recording Tracks: Automatic Lead Programs: Data Record:...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 7 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Technical Data Technical Data (cont.) Myogram Filter (muscle tremor filter): Line Frequency Filter: Patient Input: Patient Leakage Current: Safety Standard: EMC: Safety Class: Environmental Conditions: Control Panel:...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Chapter 8 SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Glossary Chapter 8 Glossary Contents Introduction Acronyms Page 8.1...
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Chapter 8 SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Glossary SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Introduction Page 8.2...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit Index SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Index Symbols +2V, -2V and PWM Ramp Time Adjustment 5.8 Article Numbers 6.3 Automatic Mode 1.8 Battery Charge Voltage 5.6 Battery Pack 4.13 Board Removal MK 12-1 4.12 Board Replacement MK 12-1 4.12...
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SCHILLER AT-2 6-Channel ECG Unit SERVICE HANDBOOK Issue 2.1 November 1998 Index Index Noise Damping 2.5 Opening the Case 4.8 Ordering Information 6.2 Paper Handling 1.23 Paper Mark 2.5 Paper Mark Detector Adjustment 5.7 Paper Tray 4.11 Patient Cable Resistance 5.10 Physical Overview 4.5...
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