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13Recording
13.1 Recorder
The thermal recorder records patient information, measurement data, and up to two
waveforms. The monitor can be configured with a built-in recorder.
13.2 Starting Recordings
Recordings can be started manually.
In Continuous Monitoring mode, to start a recording, you can either:
■ Press the hardkey on the front of the recorder.
(1) Start/Stop key: press to start a recording or stop the current recording.
(2) Module status indicator
• On: when the recorder is powered and ready for use.
• Off: when the monitor is switched off.
• Flashes: if an error has occurred with the recorder.
(3) Paper outlet
(4) Recorder door
(5) Latch: pull it away from the recorder to open the recorder door.
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■ Select on the current page.
In Spot Check mode, to start a recording:
1. Select the Save quick key.
2. Select on the current page.
13.3 Stopping Recordings
Recordings can be stopped manually or automatically.
13.3.1 Stopping Recordings Manually
To manually stop a recording, choose either of the following method:
■ Press the hardkey again.
■ Select the Main Menu quick key → from the Device column select Record Setup,
and then select Clear All Record Tasks.
13.3.2 Stopping Recordings Automatically
Recordings stop automatically in the following conditions:
■ The recording is completed.
■ The recorder runs out of paper.
■ The recorder has an alarm condition.
■ The monitor is turned off.
13.4 Recording Related Flags
You can find the following flags on the recording reports:
■ For automatically stopped recordings, there are two columns of asterisks “*” at the
end of the report.
■ For manually or abnormally stopped recordings, there is one column of asterisks
“*” at the end of the report.
13.5 Setting up the Recorder
To configure the recorder, follow this procedure:
1. Select the Main Menu quick key → from the Device column select Record Setup.
2. In the Record Setup menu, select the desired waveform for Waveform 1 and
Waveform 2 in turn. The recorder can record up to 2 waveforms at a time.
3. Select Recording Duration to set the duration of real-time recording.
4. Select Recorder Paper Speed to set the speed for recording waveforms.
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