Welch Allyn 246 Propaq CS Vital Signs Monitor v.3.7X - User Manual - Manual (Page 75)

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Acuity
Understanding the Propaq CS, Acuity, and FlexNet network
This section describes the operation of the Propaq CS monitor (software version 3.5X)
with the Acuity FlexNet network. It describes both the Acuity hardwired and wireless
communication options for the Propaq CS monitor.
WARNING When connecting the Acuity hardwire connection, connect the
Propaq CS monitor to an Acuity system only. Connecting to other networks could
damage the monitor or injure the patient. If in doubt about the network jacks or
devices, consult your facility’s Biomedical Engineering Department.
WARNING Make sure the Acuity network cable is not damaged. If the wireless
connection is not an option or not available, the Acuity network cable is the sole
link between the Propaq CS monitor and the Acuity Central Station.
WARNING When considering a treatment protocol that involves wireless
communication of patient data, be sure to recognize some limitations inherent in
wireless communications. When the Propaq CS monitor is not connected to the
network by wireless (or hardwired) connection:
• There are no patient alarms or alerts at the Acuity Central Station.
• Acuity does not perform arrhythmia and ST analysis on the patient data and
does not generate related alarms.
If wireless communication is no longer available or is not functioning properly,
consider using the hardwire connection to Acuity.
WARNING If you don’t set alarm limits, the Acuity system uses preset settings
(for arrhythmia test limits), and the powerup default settings for the Propaq CS
monitor.
WARNING The radio in this monitor has been authorized by the FCC for mobile
use only. Mobile use as defined by the FCC is for operation 20 cm or more away
from a person’s head or torso. The distance does not apply to transient exposure
due to incidental passage closer than the maximum permissible exposure (MPE)
limit.
WARNING When the monitor moves out of range of the Acuity network,
communication with Acuity is broken immediately, stopping the communication
of patient vital-signs data. If the monitor is out of range of the Acuity network for
several minutes, the radio enters a low-power state. When the monitor is again
within range of the Acuity network, it can take as long as three minutes to restore
communication with Acuity and resume the communication of patient vital-signs
data.