Using the MP5 with a Host Monitor 2 Basic Operation
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Using the MP5 with a Host Monitor
Host monitors that can support the MP5 as a multi-measurement module require software revision
F.00.00 or higher. When you connect an MP5 to a host monitor, an integrated system is formed for
monitoring a single patient. The following general observations and considerations apply to such a
system:
• The host monitor is the “master” of the system, and you have full control over all the system’s
operation only from the host monitor.
• Functions you can operate on the MP5 are restricted to measurements originating in that device. If
you try to operate controls that are disabled, you are prompted by the message “Not available
in Companion Mode”.
• Depending on how it is configured, your host monitor can determine whether the user interface of a
connected MP5 is completely disabled or not, and what is displayed (a standard main screen, or a
blank screen similar to the Standby screen indicating “Companion Mode”).
This is controlled by two monitor settings that are applied to the MP5 on connection. You can
change the settings in Configuration Mode.
• Some general settings, such as line frequency, QRS sound, ECG lead colors, from the host monitor
are applied to the MP5 on connection. When disconnected from the host, the MP5 applies its own
settings again.
• No audible alarms are available on an MP5 when connected to a host monitor. The only visual
alarm indication is provided by the alarm lamps which are controlled by the host monitor. Alarms
become active again as soon as the MP5 is disconnected from the host monitor.
• The host monitor is the master of all ADT information. ADT operations on the MP5 are disabled,
and any pending actions on the MP5 (for example, admit or end case) are cancelled.
• The date and time of the MP5 is synchronized with that of the host monitor.
• Event surveillance in the MP5 is disabled. Main Setup menu operations and SmartKeys are disabled.
While connected to host monitor, no new events are detected in the MP5, and no events are deleted.
There is no transfer of stored events from the MP5 to the host monitor. After disconnection from
the host monitor, event surveillance is enabled again in the MP5, and new events are detected.
The MP5 is connected to the host monitor using the measurement link (MSL) cable:
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