2026265-075C Solar 8000M/i patient monitor 5-27
Troubleshooting: Get error logs
Get error logs
Get logs via PC using netUpdate
These instructions describe how to copy log files from a Solar 8000M/i 
patient monitor to a PC using one of the following configurations:
 PC or PC laptop connected to a Solar 8000M/i patient monitor
 PC or PC laptop connected to the Unity Network MC network.
CAUTION
LOSS OF MONITORING — There may be a temporary 
loss of monitoring functions until the log file retrieval is 
complete. Do not copy logs while a patient monitor is 
connected to a patient. Medical staff should be prepared 
to cover patients in need during these periods of lost 
monitoring functions.
Requirements
PC to patient monitor PC to Unity Network MC network
 One patient monitor software CD-ROM V5 or later.
NOTE
The netUpdate tool is only available on a software CD-ROM.
 Microsoft
®
 Windows
®
 XP, 2000 or NT
™
operating system 
 CD-ROM drive
 Network card
Category 5 crossover patch cable 
(pn 415480-001)
Category 5 network patch cable 
(pn 408997-001)
NOTE
 You must be able to change the IP address on the PC.
 If you are using a PC laptop with a docking station, remove the laptop from the docking 
station before you begin the log transfer. 
 If you are using a PC with a wireless network connection, remove or disable the 
wireless network card before you begin the log transfer.