Setting Alarm Limits ........................................................................................................................ 56
Alarm Silence .................................................................................................................................... 62
Reviewing Patient Data ......................................................................................................................... 63
General............................................................................................................................................... 63
Erasing Patient Data......................................................................................................................... 65
Printing ..................................................................................................................................................... 67
General............................................................................................................................................... 67
Print Out Configuration .................................................................................................................. 69
RS-232 Interface....................................................................................................................................... 71
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 71
Cable Connection ............................................................................................................................. 71
Nurse Call Interface ......................................................................................................................... 72
Quick Guide to Operation..................................................................................................................... 73
Maintenance............................................................................................................................................. 79
General............................................................................................................................................... 79
Service ................................................................................................................................................ 79
Periodic Safety Checks..................................................................................................................... 80
Cleaning............................................................................................................................................. 80
Battery maintenance......................................................................................................................... 80
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 83
General............................................................................................................................................... 83
Corrective Action.............................................................................................................................. 84
Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................................................... 87
General............................................................................................................................................... 87
Parameter Ranges and Default Settings ........................................................................................ 87
Specifications........................................................................................................................................... 89
Physical .............................................................................................................................................. 89
Electrical............................................................................................................................................. 89
Environmental .................................................................................................................................. 89
Measurement Parameters................................................................................................................ 90
Compliance........................................................................................................................................ 92
Manufacturer's Declaration ............................................................................................................ 93
Figures
Figure 1. Front Panel Controls and Symbols.................................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 2. Rear Panel Components and Symbols............................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 3. AC Power Connection..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 4. NIBP Cable Connections................................................................................................................................................. 18
Figure 5. SpO2 Sensor/Cable Connections..................................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 6. Temperature Probe Connections...................................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 7. ARGUS VCM Power On Self Test ................................................................................................................................. 24
Figure 8. ARGUS VCM Normal Mode Before Measurement ........................................................................................................ 25
Figure 9. Date and Time Setting .................................................................................................................................................... 26
Operator's Manual
ARGUS VCM
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