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5.3 System Screens (continued)
Controller Tab (continued)
Figure 77: Default Setting (“Set Defaults” does not appear on monitor REF1520)
Disable “VAD Stop” Alarm
The purpose of this feature is to allow programming of a controller when it is not connected to a
before detecting whether or not a pump is disconnected (a “VAD Stopped” condition). The Disable
alarm when a pump is not attached. This allows the input of patient and controller information via
the monitor without an audible alarm. This pending command will clear after 3 minutes.
Steps:
1. Press ‘Disable “VAD Stop” Alarm’ indicator on monitor (Figure 78).
2. Connect monitor to controller.
3. Power up controller with 2 power sources.
4. Enter patient and controller information via the monitor.
5. Disconnect monitor from controller.
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for 5 seconds.
7. Disconnect power from controller.
8. The [VAD Stop] alarm will be re-armed automatically after 3 minutes as long as the monitor
is not connected to a controller (Figure 79).
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Logout
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Set Defaults
Disable “VAD Stop”
Alarm
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Patient VAD Controller Monitor
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Alarm
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Setup
VAD OFF
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patient. Pressing it will erase all patient VAD parameter information from the controller.