Welch Allyn 20хEL Propaq Encore Vital Signs Monitor - Reference Guide User Manual

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Connecting to the Acuity System

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2.

If the Propaq Encore is not already connected to the patient, attach leads and sensors
to the patient as described in Chapter 2 of this reference guide.

3.

Plug in the Acuity network cable to the Acuity network jack on the Propaq Encore
side panel shown in the following figure. Plug in the other end of the cable to the
bedside Acuity network jack.

4.

Connect the AC adapter to the Propaq Encore and the wall outlet to charge the
battery. Check to see that the battery charging light on the monitor’s right side panel
is on.

5.

Confirm the patient identification at the bedside or enter the patient information at
the Acuity Central Monitor using the Patient ID Setup Window.

6.

If alarm limits have not been set, do so at the Propaq Encore or at the Acuity Central
Monitor using the Alarms Setup Window.

Caution Accessory equipment connected to the analog and digital interfaces
must be certified according to the respective IEC standards (e.g., EN 60950
for data processing equipment and EN 60601-1 for medical equipment).
Furthermore, all configurations shall comply with the system standard IEC
601-1-1. Anyone connecting additional equipment to the signal input or output
connectors is configuring a medical system, and is therefore responsible that
the system complies with the requirements of the system standard IEC 601-1-
1. If in doubt, consult your Biomedical Engineering Department.

DEFIB SYNCHRO

MONITOR

EKG x 1000

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3A

2AG

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12-28V, 3A

Acuity Connector

Power Connector

Right Side Panel

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