Nellcor N-395 - Page 60

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Agilent (HP) Communications
The N-395 sends
SpOz, pulse rate, and alarm status data to the
Agilent monitor.
The
Agilent monitor requires an Agilent VueLinkTM Aux Plus B
interface module to interface with the N-395 pulse oximeter.
The RS-232
hardwire interface cable has a DB- 1 5 connector
for the N-395 and the applicable connector for the Agilent
monitor. Nellcor cable part number 902256 is recommended for
this interface.
Note:
Spare parts for the N-395 are listed on the Internet,
confirn the cable part number before ordering a cable.
The Internet address is:
http://malliiickrodt.codrespiratory/resp/Serv SuppIApa
rt~eb/maiil/~art~c~e~en~html. -
A blank screen on the Agilent monitor will indicate corrupt data.
The Agilent monitor will detect corrupt data in less than 100
milliseconds.
Wlieii the N-395 is in the Agilent mode of operation tlie
interface baud rate must be set to 19,200 bits per second. Press
tlie SETUP softkey, then the NEXT softkey, and then the
COMM
softkey to select BAUD. Use the ADJUST UP or
ADJUST
IDOW buttons to select the correct baud rate.
/ WARNING: Do not silence the N-395 audible alarm or
1
I decrease its volume if patient safety could be compromised.
I
The Agilent monitor only displays visual alarm indications. The
N-395
monitor must be able to sound an audible alarm in order
to
mailitain patient safety.
SpaceLabs Communications
The N-395 sends
SpOz, pulse rate, and alarin status data to the
SpaceLabs
monitor.
Figure 20 illustrates the connections between the N-395 and the
SpaceLabs Monitor.