Welch Allyn 901061 Propaq LT Vital Signs Monitor - User Manual - Manual (Page 108)

104 Monitor configuration Welch Allyn Propaq LT Vital Signs Monitor
When a custom configuration is downloaded to the monitor, the settings and behaviors
defined in the custom configuration become the power-up defaults for the monitor, and
the factory configuration is no longer in effect. However, the factory configuration
information can always be restored by qualified service personnel and can also be
restored by downloading the configuration file PropaqLTFactoryConfig.mnt from a PC to
the monitor.
The factory settings are shown in the “Parameter configuration matrix” on page 105.
About default configuration
Most facilities, before putting a new monitor into service, reconfigure it to conform to
local protocol and to adapt it to the clinical environment in which it is to be used. This
reconfiguration results in a set of default settings and monitor behaviors.
Creating a custom default configuration requires the following:
• A Propaq LT Monitor Configuration Utility running on a PC, and
• A cradle with the USB data transfer option
For information about the monitor Configuration Utility, refer to “Using the Configuration
Utility to configure the monitor” on page 116.
To learn which parameters can be defined using the Configuration Utility, see the
“Parameter configuration matrix” on page 105.
About temporary configuration
While monitoring a patient, you can use the monitor buttons to temporarily adjust many of
the monitor settings to accommodate the needs of a specific patient. These custom
settings persist through a power cycle if you select to save patient data on shut-down.
They persist until they are changed manually or by Acuity, or until the monitor is powered
down and then powered up to monitor another patient.
To learn which parameters can be temporarily defined using the user interface, see the
“Parameter configuration matrix” on page 105.
About Acuity-defined configuration
When the monitor comes into communication with the Acuity Central Station, Acuity
downloads some parameter values to the monitor.
The Acuity-defined configuration persists until the monitor is powered off.
To learn which parameters are defined by Acuity, see “Parameter configuration matrix” on
page 105.
Note If you change alarm limits while monitoring a patient, you can make these
changes either temporary or permanent. For complete information, see
“Changing alarm limits” on page 84.