Welch Allyn 20хEL Propaq Encore Vital Signs Monitor - Reference Guide - Manual (Page 150)

Alarms
Welch Allyn 150 Propaq Encore Reference Guide
Alarms
Alarms Specifications
Characteristic Specification
Indicators Flashing red ALARM light indicates patient alarm; continuously on
ALARM light indicates patient alarms are suspended. Continuously on
ALARM(S) OFF light indicates one or more alarm limits have been
disabled. A flashing ALARM(S) OFF light indicates an equipment alert.
Tone Frequency 900 Hertz
Tone is steady for a patient alarm and sounds for 1 second every 4
seconds for an equipment alert.
Selectable Tone Volume Low, Medium, High
Limits Settable on all parameters
Control Automatic preset or manual settings
Alarm on Tachycardias Most tachycardias will alarm in less than 8 seconds. These include
AAMI 3.1.2.1 part f. waveforms. Certain multifocal tachycardias may
initially alarm as “low rate.”
Apnea delay setting Adult/Ped = 6, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 seconds
Neonate = 6, 10, 15, 20 seconds
Alarm Holdoff Time Period
a
a.Alarm holdoff time period is reset if the vital sign returns to acceptable limits before an alarm occurs.
HR/PR = 3 seconds (except NIBP PR)
SpO
2
= 10 seconds
RR/BR = 5 seconds
Audio Alarm Holdoff with Acuity When a Propaq Encore in Adult or Pediatric Mode is connected to an
Acuity System, the audio alarms at the bedside Propaq can be delayed
up to 4 minutes and 15 seconds. The delay time is selected in Acuity
software at the time of Acuity installation. Visual alarm indications are
not delayed.