User's Manual

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Storage Devices
These devices can be connected to any of the three USB ports on the Merlin™ PCS. The devices
can be used to save session records, screen captures, and database records for patient-tracking
software to other media. The media include:
 Flash drive. See Accessories (page 34) for Flash drive requirements.
 Floppy drive. This device must be powered through the USB port and cannot use an
external power supply.
 PC Database. Connect the Merlin PCS to a PC Database by plugging a USB-to-9-pin serial
adapter into any one of the USB ports and then connecting a 9-pin serial cable from the PC
Database computer to the adapter.
Input Devices
Keyboard. A USB keyboard can be connected to any of the three USB ports for use in
conjunction with the on-screen keyboard.
Mouse. A USB mouse can be connected to any of the three USB ports for use in conjunction with
the on-screen keyboard. For a list of compatible mice, contact your St. Jude Medical
representative or Technical Support (page
1).
ECG Input Cable. The ECG Input Cable, supplied by your St. Jude Medical Representative, can
be used to display an ECG waveform generated by an external ECG device on the Merlin PCS, see
Accessories (page
34). Plug the cables 6-pin connector into the ECG IN port in the storage
compartment and the 3.5 mm mini-plug into the Signal Out port on the external unit. The cable
also comes with adapters for a 1/4-inch phone plug and a BNC connector.
NOTE: For the best display, select Lead 1 from the ECG Configuration window on the
programmer.
The signal attenuation is 1000:1. A 1.0 V signal from the source presents a 1.0 mV signal to
the ECG Input port.
Output Devices
Video Out. The screen display of the Merlin™ PCS can be sent to any VGA video monitor that
has a "VGA In" or "Line In" port. Connect the male end of a 15-pin video cable into the Display Out
port on the left side of the Merlin PCS and plug the female end into the monitor port. Use a
male/male adapter if the monitor uses a male connector plug.
External Printer. The Merlin PCS can print to some laser printers with USB connectors
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. For a
list of compatible printers, contact your St. Jude Medical Representative or Technical Support
(page 1). To print to an external printer:
1. Connect the printer's USB cable to any of three USB ports on the Merlin PCS.
2. Turn on the printer and the Merlin PCS.
3. On the Merlin PCS screen, select the Tools button.
4. On the drop-down menu, select the Preferences button, then select the Printer tab.
5. Under "Selected Printer," select the External button.
6. Close the window and begin the device session.
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The Merlin PSA cannot print to an external printer.