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LIFEPAK 500 automated external defibrillator Product Description
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Functional Description Page 2 of 2
■ Patient Connector — A port used for patient connection, data
communications, and unit testing.
■ Keypad — Function keys (ON/OFF, ANALYZE [in 2-button units, blank “menu” key],
SHOCK, UP ARROW, and RIGHT ARROW) that enable operator input. The UP ARROW and
RIGHT ARROW keys are used for Time-of-Day Clock setup, Service Mode, and
Data Transfer Mode.
ANALYZE is used manually to initiate patient evaluation
(3-button models only). The
SHOCK key is used to deliver defibrillation energy.
Combinations of these keys are used to place the AED in various operating
modes.
■ LCD—Atwo-line, 20-character, dot matrix LCD used to display operator
prompts, system status messages, and AED configuration information.
■ Readiness Display — A 3-field LCD used to present Service and Battery
indicators’ information for edge-on viewing when the AED is secured in a
stationary mount (biphasic models only).
■ Speaker — Used by the AED to annunciate voice prompts and tones.
■ Microphone — Part of the Main PCB, the microphone picks up scene audio
data, such as operator remarks, and AED voice prompts or tones for
inclusion in the patient record (scene-audio recording models only).
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