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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS MANUAL............................................................................................................. VIII
1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 CAUTIONS................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.3 KEY TO SYMBOLS........................................................................................................................................ 1-6
2 BIS VISTA MONITORING SYSTEM OVERVIEW ........................................................... 2-1
2.1 INTRODUCING THE BIS VISTA MONITORING SYSTEM .......................................................................... 2-1
2.2 PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS.......................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 The BIS VISTA Monitor........................................................................................................................................ 2-2
2.2.2 The BISx and Patient Interface Cable (PIC) ................................................................................................... 2-4
2.3 INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.4 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION AND DEVICES ............................................................................................ 2-5
3 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION .......................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 HOW THE BIS VISTA MONITORING SYSTEM WORKS ........................................................................... 3-1
3.2 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE ............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2.1 The BISx................................................................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.2 The BIS VISTA Monitor........................................................................................................................................ 3-5
3.3 SYSTEM FEATURES ....................................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.3.1 System Self Checks ............................................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.3.2 Diagnostic Codes ................................................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.3.3 Monitor Data Memory......................................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.3.4 BISx Data Memory ............................................................................................................................................... 3-8
3.3.5 Saved Settings......................................................................................................................................................... 3-8
3.3.6 Battery Operation.................................................................................................................................................. 3-8
3.3.7 Data Transfer and Software Updates ............................................................................................................. 3-9
4 PREPARATION FOR USE AND INSTALLATION ......................................................... 4-1
4.1 ENVIRONMENT............................................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Shipping and Storage Environment .................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1.2 Operating Environment........................................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1.3 Power Requirements and System Grounding................................................................................................. 4-2
4.1.4 Site Preparation: Mounting the Monitor ......................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2 INSTRUMENT CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.1 Connecting the BISx.............................................................................................................................................. 4-4
4.2.2 Power Cord Connections...................................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.3 INSTALLATION AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURE .................................................................................... 4-4
5 CARE AND CLEANING...................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 CARE AND CLEANING................................................................................................................................5-1
5.1.1 Cleaning the Monitor and BISx.......................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.2 Disinfecting the Monitor and BISx.................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.3 Cleaning the Monitor Display............................................................................................................................. 5-2
6 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 6-1
6.1 PHYSICAL INTEGRITY INSPECTION ............................................................................................................ 6-1
6.2 SYSTEM CHECKOUT ................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2.1 Monitor Checkout Procedure.............................................................................................................................. 6-2