Ohmeda Biox 3700 - Page 96

COMPUTER INTERFACE
COMMUNICATION
Communication
The Ohmeda Biox 3700 Oximeter has the capability of two way communication
input device contr°ls can be operated remotely by using an RS-232C
This section discusses:
* how the Ohmeda Biox 3700 Oximeter communicates with computers
* how the computers communicate with the Ohmeda Biox 3700 Oximeter
It also describes the five modes of operation:
* Auto-Output Mode
* Trend-Output Mode
* Waveform Mode
* Slave Mode
* Control Mode
In order to use these modes:
* the Ohmeda Biox 3700 Oximeter must be connected
to the computer or terminal (as described in the
"Digital Interface" Section of this manual)
* the computer or terminal must be programmed (as
described in the "Programming the IBM PC to
Communicate with the Ohmeda Biox 3700 Oximeter"
Section of this manual)
It is IMPORTANT to remember:
* the commands typed into the computer are NOT seen on the
computer screen
* use capital letters as they are shown in the manual
* refer to the Troublshooting Table at the end of this section
if necessary
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