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Operator’s Manual vant 4100 ® Avant 4100 ® ® Avant 4000 Digital Pulse Oximetry System ® with Bluetooth Wireless Technology English 0123...
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Nonin is a registered trademark of Nonin Medical, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nonin Medical, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Guide to Symbols ............1 Precautions for Use ............2 Using the Avant® 4000 Pulse Oximetry System ..6 Indications for Use ............6 General Information about Bluetooth Technology ...7 Installing the Battery Pack in the Display Unit ...8 Installing Batteries in the Patient Module ....9 Displays, Indicators, and Controls ......11 Setting Up the Avant 4000 System ......15 Verifying System Operation .........17...
Guide to Symbols Detailed information for functional symbols can be found in “Using the Avant 4000 Digital Pulse Oximetry System.” Regulatory Symbols Attention: See Instructions for Use or related materials. Type BF Applied Part (Patient isolation from electrical shock). UL Mark for Canada and the United States with respect to electric shock, fire, and mechanical hazards only in accordance with UL 60601-1 30EM and CAN/CSA C22.2 No.
(WEEE) 2002/96/EC, do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. This device contains WEEE materials; please contact your distributor regarding take-back or recycling of the device. If you are unsure how to reach your distributor, please call Nonin for your distributor’s contact information.
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Batteries might leak or explode if used or disposed of improperly. Follow local governing ordinances and recycling instructions regarding disposal or recycling of the device and device components, including batteries. Use only NONIN-approved battery packs, and remove batteries if the system is not used within 30 days.
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FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided. The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Nonin Medical, Inc. may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Manufacturer’s Declaration Refer to the following table for specific information regarding this device’s compliance to IEC Standard 60601-1-2. Table 1: Electromagnetic Emissions Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment— Guidance This device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer and/or user of this device should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
4000 Digital Pulse Oximetry System. The system includes the following components: • Avant 4000 display unit with rechargeable battery pack • Avant 4100 Wrist-Worn Patient Module with AA batteries • 8000AA-WO finger-clip sensor • Operator’s manual • Universal Desktop Battery Charger with IEC320 Connector •...
DO NOT use the device without batteries when patient safety relies upon audible alarms. NOTE: Contact your distributor or NONIN to purchase or replace battery packs. NOTE: Reposition the back cover carefully, and tighten the screws...
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Using the Avant™ 4000 Digital Pulse Oximetry System ™ Main Alarm LED Day LED Alarm Silence LED Year LED Numeric LEDs for %SpO2 data Pulse Volume LED Pulse Oximeter Sensor LED Alarm Volume LED Pulse Strength Bargraph LED Connection Status LED Pulse Quality LED Remote Battery Status LED Numeric LEDs for Pulse Rate data...
Displays, Indicators, and Controls This section describes the Avant 4000 System’s displays, indicators, and controls. Parameter Displays %SpO Display Numeric light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the upper left-hand corner of the Avant 4000 display unit display blood oxygen saturation in percent. Pulse Rate Display The pulse rate display is located on the upper right-hand corner of the Avant 4000 display unit and is identified by the...
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Using the Avant™ 4000 Digital Pulse Oximetry System Alarm Silence Button This button toggles the alarm between silenced and audible. Pressing the Alarm Silence button will silence the alarm for two minutes. Alarm Limits Button and Indicator This button displays the upper and lower limits for alarm indications for SpO and heart rate measurements.
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Indicators and Icons Main Alarm LED This LED indicates all alarm conditions. For high priority (patient) alarms, the indicator is displayed in red, blinking fast. For medium priority alarms, the indicator is displayed in amber, blinking slowly. Pulse Quality LED This LED blinks to indicate a poor pulse signal.
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Using the Avant™ 4000 Digital Pulse Oximetry System Alarm Volume LED This amber LED indicates that the Alarm Volume can be reviewed or adjusted using the Plus (+) and Minus (-) buttons. Connection Status LED This LED is lit green when a patient module is connected with the display unit.
Setting Up the Avant 4000 Digital Pulse Oximetry System Use the following procedure to set up the Avant 4000 Digital Pulse Oximetry System. (Refer to the Avant 4100 Patient Module instruction insert for additional information about using that product.) Ensure that batteries are installed in the display unit and wrist-worn patient module.
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Using the Avant™ 4000 Digital Pulse Oximetry System Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn on the display unit. Verify operation of the display unit, and pair the display unit with the desired wrist-worn patient module. (See “Verifying System Operation” and “Device Pairing”...
Verify that all LEDs illuminate and the unit beeps three times during the first phase of the startup sequence. If any LED is not lit (except the AC Power Adapter LED), do not use the device. Contact your distributor or NONIN Customer Support for assistance.
Using the Avant™ 4000 Digital Pulse Oximetry System Device Pairing Use the following procedure to pair the display unit with a desired wrist-worn patient module. NOTE: To ensure proper pairing, disconnect and then reconnect the sensor from the patient module before beginning. NOTE: The Avant 4000 display unit must be OFF before pairing devices.
Default Settings The Avant 4000 display unit features Factory Default and User-Defined Default settings. WARNING: The battery pack must be installed at all times while the device is operating—even when operating on AC power. If it is necessary to operate the device without batteries, audible alarms and memory functions may not be available.
Using the Avant™ 4000 Digital Pulse Oximetry System Accessing User Functions This system includes Basic, Set, and Advanced Functions. Basic Functions Basic functions are generally easy to use and involve only a single button. The Avant 4000 display unit has several basic functions. Function Button Instruction...
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Set Functions Set functions are those that require multiple buttons to alter a measurement or device parameter for normal operation. Function Button Instruction Set alarm limits. Press the Alarm Limits button to step through the Limits menu. Use the Plus or Minus buttons to then adjust alarm limits.
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Previous User- ON/STANDBY buttons when turning on Defined Alarm the display unit. Limit Settings Enter Patient Press and hold the Memory button while Playback and turning on the display unit. This menu Memory Clear ® functions with NONIN’s nVISION Menu software.
Display Unit DIP switches The Avant 4000 display unit contains eight DIP switches that are located behind the back cover of the unit. The UP position is toward the top of the unit, and the DOWN position is toward the bottom of the unit. The factory setting for all DIP switches is the DOWN position.
Using the Avant™ 4000 Digital Pulse Oximetry System Nurse Call Feature The Avant 4000 features a Nurse Call circuit that can be connected to a hospital nurse call system, allowing alarm conditions to be recognized at a central monitoring location and on the Avant 4000. DIP switch 7 allows users to select the duration output of a signal.
Care and Maintenance The advanced digital circuitry within the pulse oximeter of this system requires no calibration or periodic maintenance other than battery replacement. Field repair of system circuitry is not possible. Do not attempt to open the case or repair the electronics.
Alarms and Limits Alarms and Limits This chapter describes alarms and limits for the Avant 4000 Digital Pulse Oximetry System. Alarms and Informational Tones The Avant 4000 display unit provides high and medium priority audible and visual alarms, as well as informational tones. High Priority Alarms High priority alarms are those that require immediate attention to the patient.
Alarm Summary If patient SpO or pulse readings are equal to or above the upper alarm limit, or if they are equal to or below the lower alarm limit, the display unit will signal an alarm. Factory High Priority Alarm Description Default Adjustment Range Step Value...
Alarms and Limits Adjusting Volume and Alarm Limits Follow the instructions below to review, set, or adjust volumes and alarm limits while operating the Avant 4000 System. Do not use these instructions to store adjusted limits. For more information about permanently storing adjusted settings, refer to “Default Settings.”...
If the error persists, disconnect all power (AC and battery), and then reconnect the power and turn the unit back on. If the error still persists, note the error code and contact your distributor, or contact Nonin Customer Support at (800) 356-8874 (USA and Canada) or +1 (763) 553-9968.
The display unit can collect and store up to 33.5 hours of SpO and pulse rate information. ® Data may be played back with data retrieval software (NONIN’s nVISION software is recommended). If you wish to create your own software, contact NONIN for the data format. NOTE: Only SpO and pulse rate data are available for data retrieval.
Playing Back Memory Data The Avant 4000 Digital Pulse Oximetry System has a Memory Playback feature, allowing stored data to be output through the RS232 serial connection. With the display unit off, connect the RS-232 connector port of the display unit to the back of your computer using a null modem cable.
If there are no data from the oximeter, the formats will appear as follows: SPO2=--- HR=--- Nonin’s Avant 4000 Digital Pulse Oximetry System includes an event marker feature. Events are indicated by a single “*” whenever ON/STANDBY is pressed to enter Battery Capacity Display mode. (ON/STANDBY may be pressed again to exit, or Battery Capacity Display mode will time out after approximately 10 seconds.)
Printing Options The Avant 4000 Digital Pulse Oximetry System features printing capabilities that allow printing on demand or in real-time. These printing options are con- trolled by DIP switch 4, which is found under the battery cover at the back of the unit.
S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Specifications MODEL 4100 WRIST-WORN PATIENT MODULE 0% to 100% Oxygen Saturation Range (%SpO 18 to 300 pulses per minute Pulse Rate Range Accuracy Blood Oxygen Saturation 70-100% ±2 digits for adults using 8000AA-WO (%SpO ) (±...
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2.2 lbs with battery Weight 33.5 hours minimum Memory AVANT 4000 DIGITAL PULSE OXIMETRY SYSTEM Temperature Operating 32° to +122°F (0° to +50°C) Storage/Transportation -22° to +122°F (-30° to +50°C) Up to 40,000 feet Operating Altitude Up to 4 atmospheres Hyperbaric Pressure Humidity Operating...
Avant CC Carrying case for Avant products For more information about NONIN parts and accessories, contact your distributor, or contact NONIN at (800) 356-8874 (USA and Canada) or +1 (763) 553-9968. This information is also available on NONIN’s website: www.nonin.com.
NONIN MEDICAL, INCORPORATED, (NONIN) warrants to the purchaser, for a period of three years from the date of purchase, each display unit and wrist-worn patient module. NONIN warrants the battery pack for the display unit for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
Plug in the AC Adapter to charged. charge the battery pack. The battery pack is Contact your distributor or inoperable. NONIN Customer Support for repair or replacement. You are unable to The patient pulse Reposition the digit or insert a obtain a green pulse...
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4100. insertion area. Check the 4100’s batteries. Check the sensor for any visible signs of deterioration. Contact your distributor or NONIN Customer Support. Frequent or steady There is excessive Shield the sensor from the pulse quality ambient light.
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Verify that the Connection Status LED is green on both the display unit and the patient module. Contact your distributor or NONIN Customer Support. An error code appears The system encountered 1. Turn the unit off and then in the display area.
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(See “Device Pairing” for more information.) If these solutions do not correct the problem, please contact your distributor, or contact NONIN Customer Support at (800) 356-8874 (USA and Canada) or +1 (763) 553-9968.