NONIN®

Operator's Manual

Model 8500P

Printer Module

© Nonin Medical, Inc.

6130-301-01

Precautions for Use

Warnings

Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.

Do not operate in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) environment.

• There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer technical service requirements to qualified NONIN personnel.

• The use of the Model 8500P may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the pulse oximeter to which it is connected.

Cautions

Do not use caustic or abrasive cleaning agents.

Do not allow any fluids to leak inside the printer; sensitive electronic components can be damaged.

• Use extreme care when attempting to remove paper around the ceramic head assembly.

• Operating the printer without any paper could damage the thermal print head.

• In compliance with the European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 2002/96/EC, do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. This device contains WEEE materials; please contact your distributor regarding take-back or recycling of the device. If you are unsure how to reach your distributor, please call Nonin for your distributor's contact information.

Introduction

The 8500P Printer Module facilitates real-time data output printing from the Nonin 8500 Series Pulse Oximeter. The data is transmitted via direct connection through the 9 pin connector. The hard copy output is available in up to 7 different formats, based on the mode selected on the 8500 Pulse Oximeter.

The 8500P requires no batteries. It receives power from the 8500 Pulse Oximeter through the 9 pin connector.

The system is powered on when the "1" switch on the 8500 Pulse Oximeter is pressed.

Printing

Actuation of the 8500 "1" switch initiates printing per the mode selected by the user on the Model 8500. Mode selection range is from 00 - 15. Only modes 00 - 05 and 15 are operational at this time. Modes 06 - 14 are reserved for future use. (See Table 1)

WARNING! The use of the Model 8500P may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the pulse oximeter to which it is connected.

Header and Format

When the Model 8500 is turned on, the 8500P will print a header. (See “8500 Setup Mode.”)

NONIN MODEL 8500 RXXX

HH:MM:SS DD MMM YY

MODE - XX

Patient ___

The print format:

$$ \mathrm{HH:MM:SS~SpO2=XXX~HR=XXX} $$

Real Time Print Modes

Real-time print mode allows users to record oxygen saturation and pulse rate values directly from the Model 8500 while the oximeter is connected to the patient. Printout from the 8500M memory unit is not available using the 8500P. (See notes on Table 1.)

In modes 0, 1, and 2, the 8500P prints one line of oximeter data at programmed time intervals. In modes 3, 4, and 5, the 8500P prints two lines of oximeter data at programmed time intervals. The first printed line indicates the minimum $ SpO{2} $ since the last printed line. The second printed line indicates the actual $ SpO{2} $ data at the programmed time interval.

Touch Print

When mode 15 is selected, no printing occurs until the user initiates a print cycle by pressing the "1" switch on the Model 8500. In addition, Touch Print can be activated at any time in all the other print modes by pressing the "1" switch.

Table 1. Real Time Print Modes

$ ^{*} $ These modes will not respond to 8500 unit with software version “R134” or below.

Notes: ___

1. The 8500P will not print 8500M memory data. The Memory Dump function will operate with 8586PI printer interface.

8500 Setup Mode

The setup mode is initiated by holding the arrow key while turning on the unit with the "1" key. The "1" key is used to advance to the next setup entry, and the arrow key is used to advance the optional value of this entry.

Printer and Clock Settings

"Prn" will appear in the left-hand display, indicating print setup mode. Select the print mode by pressing the arrow switch until the mode on the right-hand display indicates the desired mode. Advance to the clock setting mode by pressing the "1" switch. Each time the arrow switch is pressed, the number on the right-hand display will increment, starting with the value for the current parameter stored in memory. When the correct value appears in the right-hand display, pressing the "1" switch will advance the left-hand display to the next sequential parameter listed in Table 1. This process is continued until all parameters are set. The settings can be checked easily, since the first value displayed for each parameter represents the current setting. When the setting sequence is complete, the 8500 oximeter exits the clock setting modes and begins normal operation.

Operation

Setup

Disconnect the sensor or patient cable from the Model 8500. Slide the 8500P printer module onto the Model 8500 until it is firmly seated on and plugged into the sensor connector. Connect the sensor to the printer. The printer is then ready for operation. (See Figure 1.)