User Manual

64 APEX, ApexPro, and ApexPro CH Transmitter Programming Instructions Revision A - Draft 7
2001989-135
ApexPro Transmitter
View Transmitter Diagnostics
View Firmware Codes
Communication Status Button
The Communication status button (reference L in Table 8, “Program
ApexPro Transmitter Window,” on page 59) revolves clockwise to indicate
that the hardware (transmitter, programming device, and the PC) is
properly connected and the software is processing normally.
In addition, by clicking on this button, authorized personnel can access high-
level functions. A password is needed to access these functions. See
“Appendix 2: Access ApexPro Technical Functions” on page 79 for more
information.
Code Version Numbers
This is a display of the part numbers and their versions (reference J in
Table 8, “Program ApexPro Transmitter Window,” on page 59) for the
application firmware (used when the transmitter is operating independently
to send patient data) and the manufacturing firmware (used when the
transmitter is plugged into the programming device.)
IQ Table Version
This is a display of the version number of the IQ table (reference K in
Table 8, “Program ApexPro Transmitter Window,” on page 59), which is used
for modulation.
View Test Results
Power-up Self-Tests
Power-up self-tests (reference G in Table 8, “Program ApexPro Transmitter
Window,” on page 59) run whenever the transmitter is powered up. You can
view the test results with the Apex & ApexPro Tx Config software. The
results shown indicate pass-or-fail status for these power-up self-tests:
 Synthesizer Lock Log — Indicates fail status if the transmitter was ever
unable to operate at its programmed frequency. This fail status can be
cleared in the window for TTX number and associated frequency
settings: check the Clear Failures With This New Setting box (Ref. e on
page 60). A single failure may be caused by a temporary deviation.
Repeated failures may indicate a hardware problem. If this is the case,
contact Technical Support. (See “Technical Support” on page 78.)
 EEPROM Checksum — Indicates whether the transmitter firmware is
valid or is corrupt.
 Synthesizer Lock — Shows the current status of the phase lock loop in
the transmitter. This indicates whether or not the transmitter is
operating at its programmed frequency. Failure of this test indicates that
this transmitter could be operating at a different frequency and could be
causing interference with another transmitter programmed to that other
frequency. If this is the case, this transmitter should be removed from
service until the problem is corrected. Refer to “Power-Up Self-Test
Failures” on page 77.
 Fourth Test Status — Reserved for future use.
Draft