Communications Interface - Philips Respironics V60 User Manual

Appendix B. Communications interface
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WARNING: Connect to the ventilator only items that are specified as part of or
compatible with the ventilator system. Additional equipment connected to
medical electrical equipment must comply with the respective IEC or ISO
standards. Furthermore, all configurations shall comply with the
requirements for medical electrical systems (see IEC 60601-1-1 or
clause 16 of edition 3 of IEC 60601-1, respectively). Anybody connecting
additional equipment to medical electrical equipment configures a
medical system and is therefore responsible for ensuring that the system
complies with the requirements for medical electrical systems. Also be
aware that local laws may take priority over the above mentioned
requirements. If in doubt, consult Philips.
WARNING: The USB port is not currently available for use. DO NOT connect or attempt
to power any equipment from the USB port.
WARNING: It is the responsibility of the end user to validate the compatibility and use
of information transmitted from the ventilator to the device to be
connected to the ventilator.
WARNING: The data provided through the communications interface is for reference
only. Decisions for patient care should be based on the clinician's
observations of the patient.
The ventilator provides the following communications interface ports
(Figure B-1):
• RS-232 serial and analog I/O port. Through this port the ventilator
receives commands from a host computer or bedside monitoring
system and responds with fixed-format records. The port is also used
for ventilator servicing and software downloading.
• Remote alarm/nurse call port. This port is used to activate alarms
remotely.
Figure B-1: Location of communications interface ports
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RS-232 port Remote alarm/
(25-pin D-sub nurse call port
connector)
B-1