Welch Allyn Connex VM data management system - User Manual - Manual (Page 6)

General warnings
WARNING The Connex VM system transfers data from a vital signs device only
when a user initiates a transfer. Do not mistake the Welch Allyn Connex VM data
management system for a patient monitoring device.
WARNING If the Connex VM program or the computer running the program fails,
take these steps:
a. If a user attempted to capture or import data prior to the failure, verify that the
system received the data.
b. If the system did not receive the data and the user wants to import it when the
system becomes operational, ensure that the device retains the data.
About alerts and alarms
The terms "alarm" and "alert" both refer to readings that are out of range. If a reading is too high or
too low according to the device settings, that reading appears as an alarm (red or yellow,
dependent upon the device). If a reading is too high or too low according to the Connex VM
settings only, that reading appears as an alert (yellow).
Alarm example (red or yellow = according to the device settings):
Alert example (yellow = according to the Connex VM settings only):
If a vital signs reading exceeds both alarm and alert limits, only the alarm will be shown. For a vital
signs capture, one vital sign reading may cause an alarm, while another may cause an alert.
2 Introduction Welch Allyn Connex® VM data management system