Introduction; Overview - Spacelabs 90217 Service Manual

Contents

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

User Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Programming Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Overview
The Model 90217 is a small, lightweight battery-powered Ambulatory Blood Pressure (ABP)
monitor that uses the noninvasive Oscillometric method to measure blood pressure and heart rate.
This data is then stored into memory for later transfer to an ABP Analysis System
(FT1000A/FT2000A or equivalent), a PC Interface, a Base Station, or a Report Generator for data
analysis, report printing, and archiving.
The 90217 monitor is housed in a plastic case with a removable battery cover that provides access
to its three AA cells. Inside the monitor are three printed circuit boards: the Main, Power, and
Display boards.
Programming resides in an internal 128 KB RAM and microprocessor ROM. Most of the code
exists in the RAM and can be updated via an infrared (IR) serial port located at the rear of the unit.
The internal ROM contains a boot code and other codes for downloading and completing special
tasks.
The IR serial port transfers collected data to a report generator and sends setup changes to the
ABP monitor.
A rechargeable lithium battery keeps the RAM and real-time clock backed up during periods when
the AA batteries are removed.
Note:
Beginning with August 2004 shipments, all 90217 models have a "Q" suffix, indicating a quick-
disconnect fitting for cuffs. Prior versions had a Luer fitting. This manual includes information
relating to both.

Introduction

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