Getting Started 2Basic Operation
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4 Measurements from measurement extensions attached to the monitor are only available when the
monitor is operating from external power (when connected to a host monitor or to the external
power supply). The measurement extensions are not active when the monitor is operating from
battery power.
5 Check all the functions of the instrument that you need to monitor the patient, and ensure that the
instrument is in good working order.
Switching On
Press the on/off switch on the monitor for one second. The monitor performs a self test and is then
ready to use. If you see a message such as CO
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SENSOR WARMUP wait until it disappears before
starting to monitor that measurement.
When the X2 is connected to a host monitor (Companion Mode is indicated), note that the On/Off
switch is disabled.
Power On/Power Off Behavior
The general rules determining the behavior of the monitor when connected to, or disconnected from
power are as follows:
•A monitor that was switched on prior to a temporary power loss switches on again when power is
restored.
•A monitor that was switched off prior to a temporary power loss remains off when power is restored.
• When AC mains power is lost, a battery powered monitor continues to run without interruption on
battery power.
• The X2 switches on automatically when connected to a running host monitor.
• When the X2 is disconnected from a running host monitor, it continues to run without interruption
on battery power.
Setting up the Measurements
1 Decide which measurements you want to make.
2 Connect the required patient cables and sensors. The connectors are color-coded to the patient
cables and sensors for easy identification.
WARNING When connecting devices for acquiring measurements, always position cables and tubing carefully to
avoid entanglement or potential strangulation.
Starting Monitoring
After you switch on the monitor,
1 Admit your patient to the monitor.
2 Check that the profile, alarm limits, alarm and QRS volumes, patient category and paced status
and so forth are appropriate for your patient. Change them if necessary.
3 Refer to the appropriate measurement section for details of how to perform the measurements you
require.
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