Page 1 FINAPRES NOVA ® BASIC USER MANUAL Document ID: 0283-02-011 Version 5.0 (Released) Version date: 2023-06-14...
Page 2 • Additional manuals of optional hardware modules and software applications Copyright © Finapres Medical Systems B.V. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in database or retrieval system, or published, in any form or in any way, electronically, mechanically, by print, photo print, microfilm or any other means without prior written permission from the manufacturer.
Page 3: Customer Support
+31 88 115 2700 Email: sales@finapres.com The Finapres NOVA contains no parts that can be serviced by others than Finapres ® Medical Systems B.V. Unauthorized repairs and modifications will void the warranty and may violate the conformity of the Finapres NOVA with the requirements of the ®...
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Page 5: Warranty
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Warranty Finapres Medical Systems B.V. issues a 12-month guarantee on the Finapres ® NOVA. This guarantee is only valid if the Finapres NOVA is operated in accordance ® with the specifications and the instructions for use and maintenance.
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Page 7: Disclaimer
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Disclaimer Finapres Medical Systems B.V. is not liable for unsafe situations, accidents and injury or damage, which are caused by: • Neglecting warnings or prescriptions as shown on the Finapres NOVA or stated ®...
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Page 9: Preface
® built into the wrist module (Frontend Unit), which is named the NANO CORE ® module. Read this Basic User Manual carefully before starting to use the Finapres ® NOVA. Only then optimal safety can be obtained. Operation (and everyday maintenance) of the Finapres NOVA may only be done by qualified personnel.
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Page 11: Table Of Contents
Package contents ....................22 Installation ........................22 ® Finapres NOVA ....................22 ® Finapres NOVA description ............. 24 ® Description of the Finapres NOVA ................24 Connections and controls ....................24 Accessories ......................25 Graphical user interface ....................26 Operation ..................28 Switching on ........................
Page 12 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Connecting the patient ..................33 Connecting the Frontend Unit NC ............... 33 Starting a measurement ..................34 Actions during a measurement ................35 Stopping the measurement .................. 36 Disconnecting the patient ..................37 Reviewing a measurement .................... 37 Measurement Report .....................
Page 13 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® A2.4.2 Mechanical ......................114 A2.4.3 Electrical ....................... 114 A2.4.4 Environmental conditions ..................115 A2.4.5 Essential performance ..................116 A2.4.6 EMC Guidance and manufacturer's declaration tables ........117 Appendix 3 Connecting the patient ..........121 A3.1 Frontend Unit NC application ..................
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Page 15: Introduction
Finapres ® NOVA The Finapres NOVA is intended to be used with patients who have a need for a ® noninvasive blood pressure and hemodynamic monitor. The noninvasive blood pressure waveform is measured on the subject’s finger. The Finapres NOVA ®...
Page 16: Intended User
Provided the device can detect a sufficient pulsating artery (according to its own acceptance criteria) and the Finger Cuff is applied correctly, the measurement can be performed. The Finapres NOVA can be used with pregnant patients. However, it should be ® used with caution on pregnant pre-eclamptic patients. Diagnosis The device has an added value for diagnosing a patient.
Page 17: Device Classification
® Contraindications Not known. Device classification • The Finapres NOVA is class I ME equipment according to IEC 60601-1. ® • The Finapres NOVA has a protection degree against harmful ingress of water ® or particulate matter of IP31. This means that the Finapres NOVA is ®...
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Page 19: Warnings And Safety Precautions
Basic user manual ® Finapres NOVA Warnings and safety precautions Safety and precautionary symbols Suggestion to carry out tasks easier. Draws attention to potential problems. Draws attention to the danger of serious injuries to the user or patient if the instructions are not carried out carefully.
Page 20: Warnings And Cautions
Damaged or defective parts should always be replaced before putting the Finapres NOVA into use again. ® It is not allowed to make modifications to the Finapres NOVA or ® its software without prior written approval of Finapres Medical Systems B.V.
Page 21 Basic user manual ® Finapres NOVA To avoid the Finapres NOVA to fall, make sure it is placed on a ® flat surface. The Finapres NOVA should be moved from one location to ® another using a trolley or similar means...
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Page 23: Installation
Always check the packing of the Finapres NOVA for damage before ® starting to unpack. In case of damage of the packing, contact Finapres Medical Systems B.V. before continuing. Package contents Verify the contents of the package with the delivery note.
Page 24 NOVA is used ® in combination with other ME equipment, it is recommended to connect the potential equalization pin to a potential equalization busbar. After installing, always check the functioning of the Finapres NOVA ® before performing a measurement. Version date: 2023-06-14...
Page 25: Finapres ® Nova Description
NOVA ® Figure 4-1: The Finapres NOVA Connections and controls On the front, back and on the right side of the Finapres NOVA several ® connections and controls are positioned. Controls on the front On the front of the touch screen, you will find the touch ON/OFF touch button:...
Page 26: Accessories
Finapres NOVA can be found (Figure 4-4). ® Equipotential connection Mains switch Mains connection RS232 connection USB connections Network connection Figure 4-4: Connections on the back Accessories The Finapres NOVA is provided with the following accessories: ® Version date: 2023-06-14...
Page 27: Graphical User Interface
Graphical user interface The Finapres ® NOVA is mainly controlled via its graphical user interface using the touch screen. The graphical user interface allows the operator to set up the Finapres NOVA, to perform measurements and to review stored data.
Page 28 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Figure 4-5: Main menu of the graphical user interface Version date: 2023-06-14...
Page 29: Operation
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Operation Switching on To switch on the Finapres NOVA: ® 1. Check if the power cable is connected. 2. Switch the main switch on the back of the Finapres NOVA to ® “1”. •...
Page 30: Switching Off
See A1.5 for the error messages that appear on the “HARDWARE CONFIGURATION” screen The “HARDWARE CONFIGURATION” screen will always appear when the Finapres NOVA is not equipped with the additional modules. ® Switching off To switch off the Finapres NOVA: ®...
Page 31: Disconnecting From The Mains Supply
Finapres NOVA ® Disconnecting from the mains supply If the Finapres NOVA will not be used for a longer period or maintenance has to ® be performed, the Finapres ® NOVA must be disconnected from the mains supply. To disconnect the Finapres NOVA from the mains supply: ®...
Page 32: Login/Logout
Login/Logout When the login functionality is turned on the user is asked to login each time the Finapres® NOVA is turned on. To logout the user has to click on “Logout” at the top left corner of the screen. Forgot password...
Page 33 2. The admin forgot the password: Click on “Forget password” A QR code will appear. Follow the instructions on the screen to receive a temporary new password from Finapres Medical Systems B.V. Make sure to set a new admin password within 7 days after receiving the temporary password.
Page 34: Measuring
If a measurement is started without a finger in the Finger Cuff, the Finger Cuff may be damaged. Connecting the Frontend Unit NC To connect the Frontend Unit NC to the Finapres NOVA: ® Push the plug of the Frontend Unit NC with...
Page 35: Starting A Measurement
START MEASUREMENT” button on the “MAIN MENU” screen. If the HCU is connected for the first time after the Finapres NOVA is started ® up the “ZERO HEIGHT CORRECTION UNIT” screen appears: 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and wait for the status “ZEROED”...
Page 36: Actions During A Measurement
• The measurement data is stored on the hard disk of the Finapres ® NOVA. During the measurement, all available signals, even those that are not visible on the screen, are recorded. Actions during a measurement Figure 5-1: “MEASUREMENT”...
Page 37: Stopping The Measurement
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Stopping the measurement To stop the recording of a measurement: 1. Press the “STOP” button • A confirmation pop-up is shown. 2. Press “YES” to stop recording measurement. • The “REVIEW MEASUREMENT” screen is opened...
Page 38: Disconnecting The Patient
NOVA ® Disconnecting the patient After the measurement is finished, the patient can be disconnected from the Finapres NOVA by removing all accessories from the patient. ® To disconnect the Frontend Unit NC to the Finapres NOVA: ® 1. Unlatch the plug by pulling the ribbed part a few millimeter backwards.
Page 39 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® 2. Select a file. 3. Press the “OPEN” button. • The “REVIEW MEASUREMENT” screen is opened and the data of the selected file is loaded. Figure 5-2: “REVIEW MEASUREMENT” screen with a measurement loaded When a measurement is opened, it is fully zoomed out so that the entire measurement is visible.
Page 40: Measurement Report
Immediately after the measurement, the NOVAscope application automatically generates a measurement report with the extension “_AUT” which is saved on the Finapres NOVA device. The recorded blood pressure and heart rate-related ® parameters are presented in graphs and in numerical form.
Page 41: Selecting A User Profile
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® and pressing “Open”. The version number can be seen in the bottom left corner of the document. To send a pdf back to the HIS (only available with HL7 connect), press “Publish” Selecting a user profile The appearance of the measurement and review screen is stored in user profiles.
Page 42: Manage User
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Open the “MEASUREMENT SETTINGS” screen by pressing the “MEASUREMENT SETTINGS” button in the “MANAGE USER PROFILES” screen. In the “MEASUREMENT SETTINGS” screen, settings for “WAVEFORM GRAPHS”, “TREND GRAPHS”, “NUMERIC VALUES”, “SIGNAL SETTINGS” and “MARKER DEFINITIONS”...
Page 43: Data Encryption
When sending measurement data to Finapres for service or debugging purposes, anonymize measurement data such that it cannot be linked to a unique natural person. 5.11 Data encryption Create an encrypted container on a drive It is possible to create an encrypted container on an external drive.
Page 44 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® 3. Press SOFTWARE 4. Select the SECURITY 5. Select the drive on which the encrypted container needs to be created 6. Press the Refresh button in case the drive does not show up in the drop-down menu 7.
Page 45: Move Measurements To An Encrypted Usb Drive
Move measurements to an encrypted USB drive After creation or insertion of a drive containing an encrypted container, measurements can be copied to this container. Make sure an encrypted drive is inserted in the Finapres NOVA. ® After insertion of a drive...
Page 46 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® 13. Select the drive to be mounted 14. Enter the password for the drive 15. Press the MOUNT DRIVE button to mount the drive 16. Go back to the MAIN MENU by subsequently pressing the buttons...
Page 47 23. Press the UNMOUNT DRIVE button to unmount the encrypted drive The drive can now be removed from the back of the Finapres NOVA. ® It is highly recommended to create regular backups of measurement data to prevent loss of data in the event of a hard drive malfunction.
Page 48: Maintenance & Cleaning
® ® NOVA can be cleaned by whipping its surface using a soft, slightly moistened cloth. Cleaning fluid or any liquid should not be sprayed directly onto the device or its units. Detergents or strong chemical agents such as alcohol, refined petrol...
Page 49 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® by using Clinell Universal wipes (GAMA Healthcare Ltd) or Schülke mikrozid sensitive wipes (Schülke & Mayr GmbH). Do not allow any water to enter the device or Finger Cuff connectors at any time. Do not immerse the device and its cables. Allow enough time to dry when water accidentally enters the Finger Cuff connectors.
Page 50 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® The wristband and the Frontend Unit NC can be cleaned seperately according to the instructions mentioned above. After cleaning, the wristband should be placed back on the Frontend Unit NC. Click the locking mechanism of the wristband on the two sides at once and fasten the wristband.
Page 51 Frontend Unit NC is ready for use Place filter assembly on the Frontend Unit NC Before replacing the filter of the Frontend Unit NC, the Frontend Unit NC should be removed from the Finapres NOVA. ® Version date: 2023-06-14...
Page 52: Transport And Storage
“non-commercial invoice” and make sure to mention “repair return”. The Finapres NOVA can be returned by a courier service, for instance FedEx or ® DHL, please do not use UPS for the return shipment. UPS does not work with the term “repair return”...
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Page 54: Appendix 1 Graphical User Interface
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Appendix 1 Graphical user interface A1.1 General screen description Figure A1-1: General screen description All screens of the graphical user interface consist of a STATUS BAR (1) on top of the screen and a CONTENTS BOX (2) in the middle (see Figure A1-1).
Page 55: A1.2 On-Screen Keypad
CONTENTS BOX can vary in size. In Figure A1-1 the CONTENTS BOX is shown with the MAIN MENU loaded. A1.2 On-screen keypad To be able to enter text in text fields, the Finapres NOVA graphical user ® interface is provided with an on-screen keypad. This on-screen keypad shows up automatically after a text box is touched (see Figure A1-3).
Page 56: A1.4 Main Menu
Generate QR code to receive a new temporary password. A1.4 Main menu After the Finapres NOVA is started (and, if applicable, login), the MAIN MENU of ® the graphical user interface is shown. Via this screen tasks can be started and the other screens accessed.
Page 57 Opens the SYSTEM SETTINGS SCREEN. Refer to A1.4.6 for more information. When additional applications are available on the NOVA, these are accessible via an additional button. When only one application is available, this button is replaced by the button specific for that application.
Page 58: A1.5 Setup And Start Measurement
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® A1.5 Setup and start measurement The SETUP AND START MEASUREMENT option on the MAIN MENU SCREEN opens the first preparation screen of the measurement procedure. The procedure starts with showing the “ZERO HEIGHT CORRECTION UNIT”...
Page 59 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® When no Height Correction Unit is connected to the Finapres NOVA, the “ZERO ® HEIGHT CORRECTION UNIT (HCU)” screen will instruct the user to keep the hand of the patient at heart level during the measurement.
Page 60 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Figure A1-7: The “PREPARE MEASUREMENT” screen The elements of the second “PREPARE MEASUREMENT” screen have the following meaning: Item Description Measurement settings Opens the MEASUREMENT SETTINGS screen that allows the user to review and change the measurement settings (these are automatically stored in the user profile).
Page 61 Continues to the next step of the measurement procedure. After all fields are filled out and the “CONTINUE” button is pressed, the “MEASUREMENT” screen opens. It is recommended to always encrypt the USB drive when copying data from the Finapres NOVA ® Version date: 2023-06-14...
Page 62 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Figure A1-8: The “MEASUREMENT” screen The “MEASUREMENT” screen is divided into four parts (see Figure A1-8): Trend Graphs In this area the trend graphs defined in the “MEASUREMENTS SETTINGS” screen (refer to A1.4.3) are shown.
Page 63 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Item Description Press the region marker button again to stop the region selection. The gray area stops once the button is pressed. In this way, multiple regions can be created during the measurement. New regions automatically get a default name and incrementing counter, which can be updated in Review Mode.
Page 64: Pressure Calibration
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Item Description TIMER The button starts and stops the timer. The elapsed time is shown on the display on the right of this button. By means of button the timer can reset to “0”.
Page 65: Measurement Time
When placing event markers during the measurement, it must be noted that signals that are seen on the Finapres NOVA screen have a 1 second ® delay because of the required calculation time. Therefore, if an event is...
Page 66 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Item Description AVERAGE BEATS Determines, by means of the “+” and “-” controls, the number of beats used in the averaging of the trend graphs and the numeric values. NIBP FINGER START (Re)starts the finger blood pressure measurement. This action does not affect the state of recording.
Page 67: A1.5.1 Review Measurement
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® A1.5.1 Review measurement Figure A1-9: The “REVIEW MEASUREMENT” screen The “REVIEW MEASUREMENT” is divided into four parts: Trend Graphs In this area the trend graphs defined in the “MEASUREMENTS SETTINGS” screen (refer to A1.4.4) are shown.
Page 68 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Item Description ADD EVENT MARKER Adds an event marker to the graph at the location of the cursor. User should add a marker text and select the type (Protocol, Operator or Physician). Operator and Physician markers can be added to the report Front Page by clicking on .
Page 69 (colour-distinguishable) exist: Auto, Protocol, Operator and Physician. Markers of the type Auto are automatically placed by the NOVA during the measurement and cannot be modified by the user. Protocol, Operator and Physician markers can be predefined in the MEASUREMENT SETTINGS (refer to A1.4.4) added during the measurement and added in...
Page 70: Export Data
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Item Description EXPORT DATA Allows the operator to export the measurement data in B2B format (time-synched data on every beat) or RAW data (unfiltered and unsynchronized data). Both exports are in CSV format. In the pop-up screen the user can select the directory (via Browse…) where the data will be exported to.
Page 71 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Item Description PRINT Opens a screen that enables the user to print a report containing the data of the measurement. A standard report is created automatically after each measurement and has the extension “_AUT”.
Page 72 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Item Description RANGE SELECTION Allows the user to measure the time interval between two points on the screen. After the button is clicked, the user can start dragging his finger from the start to the end point. The elapsed time of the selected interval is shown on the display on the right of this button.
Page 73: A1.5.2 Manage User Profiles
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Screenshots are stored in the same directory as the recording and can be downloaded as described in section 5.9 or using the network connection. A1.5.2 Manage user profiles The “MANAGE USER PROFILES” screen displays the available user profiles. In the right window a short summary of the details of the selected user profile is shown.
Page 74: A1.5.3 Finger Cuff Settings
CHOOSE APPLICATION ® Some Finapres NOVA applications require application-specific settings. These can be accessed by selecting the application and then pressing the button MEASUREMENT SETTINGS. Application- specific settings will be addressed in their respective manuals.
Page 75: Cuff Selection
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Figure A1-11: The “CUFF SETTINGS” screen The elements of the “CUFF SETTINGS” screen have the following meaning: Item Description SINGLE CUFF OR DUAL CUFF MEASUREMENT Allows the operator to choose between single and dual cuff measurements...
Page 76: A1.5.4 Measurement Settings
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® A1.5.4 Measurement settings The “MEASUREMENTS SETTINGS” screen allows the selection of signals for “WAVEFORM GRAPHS”, “TREND GRAPHS” and “NUMERIC VALUES” to be shown in the “MEASUREMENT” and “REVIEW” screen. “SIGNAL SETTINGS” and “MARKER DEFINITIONS” can also be set here.
Page 77: Visible Signals
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Item Description WAVEFORM GRAPH Shows the different waveform graphs that will be visible on the MEASUREMENT screen and REVIEW MEASUREMENT screen. With the buttons it is possible to add and remove graphs to the screen.
Page 78: Trend Graph
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Item Description or can select one of the available trace speeds (12.5, 25 or 50 mm/s). When signals have the same y-scale setting, only one y-scale will appear with the short names of the accompanying signals next to it.
Page 79 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Item Description VISIBLE SIGNALS Shows the different signals the will be shown in the selected trend graph. With the buttons it is possible to change the order of the y- scales on the left side of the graphs...
Page 80: Numeric Values
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Figure A1-14: The “MEASUREMENT SETTINGS” screen, numeric values tab Item Description NUMERIC VALUES Shows the different signals that will be shown as numeric values. Version date: 2023-06-14...
Page 81 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Item Description AVAILABLE NUMERIC VALUES Shows all values that can be displayed as numeric values. The signals are sorted per available module or application. Moves the selected signals from the available signals to the visible signals list...
Page 82: Signal Properties
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Item Description AVAILABLE SIGNALS Shows how the available signals will be represented on screen and after printing. When selecting a signal, the settings can be changed in the SIGNAL PROPERTIES window below. SIGNAL PROPERTIES...
Page 83 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Figure A1-16: The “MEASUREMENT SETTINGS” screen, marker definitions tab Item Description MARKER TEXT Allows the user to add predefined marker texts to the EVENT MARKER LIST. By clicking on the marker text, the ON-SCREEN KEYPAD appears and the text can be altered.
Page 84: A1.5.5 File Management
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® A keyboard and mouse can be connected to the Finapres NOVA using a ® USB hub. USB ports can be found at the backside of the device. A1.5.5 File management By means of the “FILE MANAGEMENT” screen the files containing the measurement data can be opened for reviewing or deletion.
Page 85: Deselect All
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Item Description BROWSE Opens a pop-up that allows the user to select the directory to be shown in the pane. When needed, a new directory can be created by pressing the button . A folder...
Page 86: A1.5.6 System Settings
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® A1.5.6 System settings Figure A1-18: The “SYSTEM SETTING” screen The items of the SYSTEM SETTINGS SCREEN have the following meaning: Item Description REGIONAL SETTINGS Opens the “REGIONAL SETTINGS” screen. HARDWARE Opens the “HARDWARE” screen.
Page 87 Hardware Through the tab column of the “HARDWARE” screen gives the user access to: Status The “STATUS” tab of the “HARDWARE” screen shows the presence and status of the (optional) hardware of the Finapres NOVA. ® Network The network tab displays the network information and allows the user to setup the network connection.
Page 88 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Maintenance Gives access to the maintenance screens of the Finapres NOVA. The ® “Maintenance” screen is restricted to Finapres Service personnel. Via the maintenance tab a user can download log files if so requested for by service personnel.
Page 89: System Name
In order to access the Finapres ® NOVA via a web browser, type the following in address bar: “web address:Port” IP ADDRESS Allows users to let the Finapres ®...
Page 90 The User Name and Password that need to be entered are the user- credentials for network access used by the facility the Finapres ® NOVA is used in.
Page 91 MX490 series and the HP Envy 5030 series. USB Printers have become obsolete. Only the current range of USB printers is available on the NOVA. No new USB drivers will be added in the future. Uninstalls the selected printer driver. Allows installation of a network printer.
Page 92 Company Logo Allows the user to replace the Finapres Medical Systems logo with their own logo. Remote Allows the user to toggle whether a remote connection to the Finapres NOVA is ®...
Page 93 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Figure A1-24: The “SOFTWARE” screen – current version tab Item Description Shows software installation files available on a connected USB drive. Refreshes the list of available software installation files. Installs the selected software installation file.
Page 94: Install License
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Figure A1-25: The “SOFTWARE” screen – license tab Item Description INSTALL LICENSE Allows the user to install a new license code from a license file to unblock software functions. When the button is pressed a location on an external drive can be selected in which the license file is located.
Page 95 USB drive. Refreshes the list of available logo picture files on USB disk. Installs the selected logo. Sets the default Finapres Medical Systems logo. Allows the user to enter the company name, which is used for printing. Allows the user to enter the department name, which is used for printing.
Page 96 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Figure A1-27: The “SOFTWARE” screen – company logo tab Item Description Enables the remote connection to the Finapres NOVA ® Disables the remote connection to the Finapres NOVA ® Version date: 2023-06-14...
Page 97 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Figure A1-28: The “SOFTWARE” screen – security tab Item Description Allows the user select the drive to create an encrypted drive on (if not present) or to mount (if the drive has an encrypted partition).
Page 98 Finapres NOVA ® When sending a system to Finapres for service or debugging purposes, delete or anonymize all measurement data that is stored on the system such that it cannot be linked to a unique natural person. Version date: 2023-06-14...
Page 99 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Figure A1-29: The “SOFTWARE” screen – HL7 tab Item Description This parameter refers to the port number used by the local application or system to establish a network connection. Port numbers help identify specific processes or services running on a device, enabling communication between applications.
Page 100 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® This parameter defines the specific character encoding or character set used for encoding the HL7 messages. HL7 supports various character sets, such as ASCII, UTF-8, and ISO-8859-1, to accommodate different languages, special characters, and character encoding standards.
Page 101: A1.6 Basic Warnings And Error Messages
Allows admin to change the admin password. A1.6 Basic warnings and error messages This paragraph describes the warnings and error messages that might be shown on the display of the Finapres NOVA: ® The following warnings will appear in the “HARDWARE CONFIGURATION” screen or in the status bar.
Page 102 OFF wait a few seconds and turn it ON again. If the error persists, have the device checked by Finapres Medical Systems B.V. Error Another error than the • Turn device OFF wait a ones described here has...
Page 103 If the error persists, have the device checked by Finapres Medical Systems B.V. The module is connected Please reconnect Finapres NOVA is in an • Reconnect the Frontend ® Frontend Unit error state that can only Unit NC. be resolved by...
Page 104 Finapres NOVA ® Warnings Description Action If the error persists, have the device checked by Finapres Medical Systems B.V. Connect Frontend No Frontend Unit NC • (Re)connect the connected in ready mode Frontend Unit NC. CPU overloaded CPU cannot process the •...
Page 105 Unknown warning has General warning • Restart the system occurred If the error persists, have the device checked by Finapres Medical Systems B.V. Measurement exceeded The advised time of 1.5 • Please switch to advised time hours for measuring on a another cuff.
Page 106 If the error persists, have stable enough. the device checked by Finapres Medical Systems B.V. Reconnect Frontend Finapres NOVA is in an • Reconnect the Frontend ® error state that can only Unit NC. be resolved by Version date: 2023-06-14...
Page 107 Description Action reconnection Frontend If the error persists, have Unit NC while power is the device checked by Finapres Medical Systems B.V. Cuff pressure too low Incorrect pressure • Check if the Finger Cuff air hose is inserted in the Frontend Unit NC.
Page 108 Pressure controller bad The pressure controller If the error persists, have start was started too quickly the device checked by after boot, which may Finapres Medical Systems result in inaccurate B.V. measurements Pressure could not be The current is limited for •...
Page 109 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Errors Description Action Finapres Medical Systems B.V. HCU reference sense Monitoring one of the • Please restart the hardware components Frontend Unit NC by failure has failed. reconnecting. If the error persists, have the device checked by Finapres Medical Systems B.V.
Page 110 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Errors Description Action Finapres Medical Systems B.V. Plethysmograph reference A hardware component is • Please restart the Frontend Unit NC by out of limit out of its specifications reconnecting. If the error persists, have...
Page 111 • Please update the Unit NC does not firmware using the correspond with the pop-up dialog when firmware from the NOVA entering the main main unit menu. The following warnings error messages will appear in the USER LOGIN screen. Errors...
Page 112: Appendix 2 Technical Specifications
A2.2.1 Protective measures for Finger Cuff Cuff pressures on the finger up to 350 mmHg are practically painless and do no harm unless applied for long periods. Electrical circuits of the Finapres NOVA do ® not touch the skin, and are not in contact with body fluids. The following measures are taken for the safety and comfort of the patient monitored and the convenience of the operator.
Page 113: A2.2.3 Cuff Pressure
• Fully contracted finger arteries do not allow pressure monitoring. A warning is send to the Finapres NOVA and the Finger Cuff is depressurized when this is ® detected. The Finapres ® NOVA waits maximally 100 s and starts up again.
Page 114: A2.4 Technical Description
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Abbreviation Name description unit fiAplvl Finger Arterial Finger arterial -500 [mmHg] Pressure pressure Heart rate Pulse Rate derived [beats/ from best signal min] HR AP AP Heart rate Pulse Rate derived [beats/ from arterial...
Page 115: A2.4.2 Mechanical
When a USB drive has caching enabled and has been removed improperly from a computer/device it may no longer be recognized by the Finapres ® NOVA. Please ensure that the used USB storage device has caching turned → → →...
Page 116: A2.4.4 Environmental Conditions
NOVA may only be used in combination with the accessories ® and cables sold by Finapres Medical Systems B.V. The use of other cables and accessories than those specified may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the Finapres NOVA.
Page 117: A2.4.5 Essential Performance
– clauses from IEC 80601-2-61:2011: • 201.12.1.101 SpO accuracy • 201.12.1.104 Pulse rate accuracy Finapres does not consider any other essential performance to be applicable. The Finapres NOVA complies with EMC standard IEC 60601-1-2:2014, ® therefore, the above essential performance is guaranteed under the tested EMC conditions of this standard.
Page 118: A2.4.6 Emc Guidance And Manufacturer's Declaration Tables
NOVA. ® List of all cables and maximum lengths of cables that are likely to affect compliance of the Finapres NOVA with the requirements of Clause 7 (EMISSIONS) and Clause 8 (IMMUNITY) ® of the ISO 60601-1-2:2015 standard. Port Type...
Page 119 1 minute instead of 10 seconds as is explained in ch 5.2. Finapres considers this failure acceptable as is not associated with a risk for the patient, i.e. the operator will always be present to monitor the patient visually.
Page 120 These ghost touches do not affect basic safety or essential performance of the system. However, they could open the measurement settings screen inadvertently. In the improbable case this situation occurs, the user is advised to turn off the Finapres NOVA and restart ®...
Page 121 Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of the Finapres NOVA, ®...
Page 122: Appendix 3 Connecting The Patient
Figure A3-1: Securing the Frontend Unit NC on the wrist A3.2 Using Finger Cuffs Proper Finger Cuff application is critical to the success of the Finapres NOVA ® finger arterial pressure measurement. Therefore, read the following sections about Finger Cuff selection, handling and application with care! A3.2.1...
Page 123: A3.2.2 Notes On Cuff Handling
• Do not remove the Finger Cuff from a finger before stopping the measurement or before disconnecting the air hose from the Frontend Unit NC. You may damage the Finger Cuff even though Finapres NOVA automatically takes ® pressure away when the Finger Cuff unwraps.
Page 124: A3.2.3 Cuff Application
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® • Do not try to repair defective Finger Cuffs with e.g. adhesive tape; this will substantially affect measurement accuracy. A3.2.3 Cuff application To wrap the Finger Cuff around the finger: 1. Bend the Finger Cuff open just enough to see the LED and photocell.
Page 125: A3.3 Connecting The Height Correction Unit
Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® A3.3 Connecting the Height Correction Unit 1. Fix the reference ending of the Height Correction Unit to the patient's arm at heart level near the body. The Height Correction Unit should be placed on the arm where the measurement takes place.
Page 126 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Cleaning ......44 height correction unit .... 117 Connecting the patient ..114 Maintenance ......44 Disclaimer ......6 measurement ....15, 20 Error message Status bar ..95 Measuring ......30 Check air supply ....96 Connecting the Frontend Unit 30 Error messages hardware ..
Page 127 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® Version date: 2023-06-14...
Page 128: Appendix 4 Network Printers
NOVA local Wi-Fi network (manual/not DHCP), ® the IP-address needs to be supported. Additionally, for the local Wi-Fi network a Wi-Fi dongle is required. This dongle can be obtained through Finapres by contacting support@finapres.com or your local distributor. A4.2 Network Printer Installation A4.2.1...
Page 129: A4.2.2 Installation
® Figure A4-1: Hardware Screen – Printer Tab When the Finapres NOVA has successfully made a connection with the printer, ® the button next to the input field will change into “print validation page”. Figure A4-2: Hardware Screen – Validation Button Active...
Page 130: A4.2.3 Validation
10%, this means that the printer is not compatible with the Finapres NOVA. In that case, the printer can still be used but every printed page ® will have an overlay on it stating that the printout is not validated.
Page 131 Basic user manual Finapres NOVA ® After validating the printout, the checkboxes behind the “print validation page” can be checked depending on the outcome. If the deviation is less than 10%, the checkbox can be set to “Yes” if the deviation was more than 10%, the checkbox must be set to “No”...

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