Chapter 16
Signal Breakout Module
Revision C, August 2013
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Overview
Physiological measurements and gates from the MR-compatible Model 1030 Monitoring
and Gating System can be acquired by another data acquisition system or a PC using
the Signal Breakout Module.
In order to maximize data transmission rate, SA Instrument’s monitoring and gating
systems send and receive densely packed data on the serial cable connecting between
the ERT Control/Gating Module and the PC. The Signal Breakout Module can be
connected in the serial line to unpack the data and allow users access to the real time
physiological measurements.
Data available from the Signal Breakout Module includes slow data such as heart rate,
respiration rate, temperature, etc. as well as fast data including gates and waveforms.
The module includes 4 channels each with 3 outputs which are user configurable. i.e.
units have the ability for the user to assign which physiological parameters are available
on each output. Multiple modules can be used to allow more than 4 channels.
The Signal Breakout Module also provides capability for a second remote display
through a fiber optic output connection. The packed data which is output on the fiber
optic connection can be converted by a FORT Module to an electrical signal at a remote
location for input on the serial or USB port of a second PC. This second PC has all the
display capabilities of PC-sam without the ability to control the system.
Input/output connections
Power panel
Serial I/O connection to PC
Serial I/O connection to ERT Control/Gating
Module
Fiber optic connection for remote display
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