Welch Allyn Connex Central Station - User Manual - Manual (Page 71)

6. You can adjust the overall range of the parameter alarm by clicking and dragging the
center of the slider bar.
7. Click .
The Main Monitoring screen appears. The alarm limits are adjusted at the central
station and at the monitor.
Adjust patient alarm limits at the device
Note Alarm limits that are adjusted at the device are also adjusted at the central
station.
Alarm limits can be adjusted at the patient device. For instructions on adjusting the alarm
limits, see the device directions for use.
Test the central station alarms
1. Locate a device that is not connected to a patient, and connect the device to the
network.
For instructions, see the device directions for use.
2. Set the device into demo or simulation mode.
For instructions, see the device directions for use.
3. At the central station, click on the patient tile associated with the demo or simulation
device.
The Measurements tab appears.
4. Click the Alarms tab.
The Alarms tab appears.
5. Verify that the alarms are on for the parameter you want to test.
6. Verify that the alarms are functional by setting the high and low parameter alarm
limits beyond the simulated readings.
7. Verify that the parameter audio alarm sounds, the System message area flashes, and
a colored border appears around the alarming parameter.
8. Repeat this procedure for the remaining monitored parameters.
If these alarm test results do not occur, contact Welch Allyn technical service.
Directions for use Alarms 65