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RS232 serial communication
INFORMATION
RS232 serial communication connector is only used during service
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activities with Amika and Ambix nova Partner software and during
communication with PDMS.
All connections and disconnections must be performed by qualified and
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trained personnel.
All IT devices (including computers, hubs and switches) inside the
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patient area (<1.5m) must comply with IEC/EN 60601-1 (leakage
current).
IT devices connected outside the patient area (>1.5m) must be at least
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IEC/EN 60950 compliant.
Do not disconnect communication cables while data is being
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transferred.
6.1
Communication with PDMS
INFORMATION
Before connecting the pump to a hospital information system (PDMS),
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please contact your IT or biomedical department.
Fresenius Kabi is not responsible of providing serial communication
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cable. If need, please contact your PDMS provider for serial
communication cable in accordance with their specifications (DB9,
USB...).
The serial interface will automatically operational when the pump is
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installed on the Smart Holder COM and running.
6.2
USB Maintenance cable connection and removal
INFORMATION
USB Maintenance cable is only used to connect the pump with Amika
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and Ambix nova Partner software for service activities.
USB Maintenance cable is not provided within the package and must be
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ordered separately.
Use ONLY cables recommended by Fresenius Kabi. Refer to per pump
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IFU, section Ordering Information.
Before any maintenance operations, the pump must be switched off
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and should not be connected to the patient.
For configuration of IT-network and technical specifications, please
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refer to the Amika and Ambix nova Partner User Manual (ref. 7125).
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