Product Manual

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Operating the Avant 9600
Operating the Avant 9600
Press the ON/STANDBY button to perform the start-up (initialization) sequence. Verify that all
LEDs, except the AC Power Supply LED, are illuminated and the unit beeps three times during
the start-up sequence. Contact Nonin Technical Service for assistance.
Use the following procedure to verify that the pulse oximeter sensor is functioning properly.
1. Ensure that the Avant 9600 is on, and the sensor is connected to the monitor.
2. Apply the pulse oximeter sensor to the patient.
3. Verify that SpO
2
and pulse rate values are displayed, and the pulse strength bar
graph LED is activated.
Factory Default
In Factory Default, all adjustable alarm and volume parameters are set at their default values.
Factory Default settings are in the table below:
Factory default is indicated by option switch 4 in the DOWN position. Refer to Options
Switches Section.
User-Defined Defaults
User-Defined Defaults (option switch 4 in the UP position), alarm limits and volume settings
can be adjusted. To set user-defined defaults, enter limit settings for SpO
2
and pulse rate
alarms, alarm volume and pulse rate volume. The device will not return to operating mode until
all user-defined default limits are set. The programmed limits are the defaults until the device
is turned off. To return to Factory Defaults, turn the device off, move Option Switch 4 to the
Down position and turn the device on.
Table 2: Factory Default Settings
Description Default
SpO
2
Upper Alarm Limit Off
SpO2 Lower Alarm Limit 85%
Pulse Upper Alarm Limit 200 BPM
Pulse Lower Alarm Limit 50 BPM