User's Manual

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Real-Time Patient Data Output
The system provides real-time data output capability via the RS232 connector port.
A null modem cable must be connected from the display unit to the receiving
computer.
The information from the system in the real-time mode is sent in an ASCII serial
format at 9600 baud with 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. The data are output
at a rate of once per second (on separate lines).
Real-time data may be printed or displayed by devices other than the pulse oximeter.
Upon power up, a header is sent identifying the format and the time and date.
Thereafter, the data are sent once per second by the system in one of the following
formats:
If DIP switch 8 is in the DOWN position, the data will be displayed as follows:
SPO2=XXX HR=YYY
where XXX is the SpO
2
value and YYY is the heart rate value.
If DIP switch 8 is in the UP position, the data will be displayed as follows:
SPO2=XXX HR=YYY F
where XXX and YYY are the fast-responding SpO
2 and pulse rate values.
If there are no data from the oximeter, the formats will appear as follows:
SPO2=--- HR=---
Nonins XXX System includes an event marker feature. Events are indicated by a
single “*” whenever ON/STANDBY is pressed to enter Battery Capacity Display
mode. (ON/STANDBY may be pressed again to exit, or Battery Capacity Display
mode will time out after approximately 10 seconds.) This feature can be used to
mark exceeded alarm limits, or in other situations as desired.
SPO2=XXX HR=YYY*