Bedside Printer Module

90449
Service Manual
070-0358-00 Rev. E
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 Table of Contents

Chapter Page
Introduction
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Controls and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Setup
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Performance Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Printing Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Maintenance
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Cleaning/Disinfecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Disassembly/Assembly Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Troubleshooting
Failure During Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Failure During Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Circuit Description
System Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Circuit Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Recorder Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Thermal Recorder Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Top Level Assembly
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Major Field Repairable Subassemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Top-Level Assembly Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Appendix A — Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electromagnetic Emissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Electromagnetic Immunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Frequency Separation Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Appendix B — Symbols

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Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Overview
The 90449 dual-channel bedside printer module prints strip charts to document waveforms,
numeric vital sign data, and trends monitored by all Spacelabs Medical monitors.
Figure 1-1 illustrates the front and back of the module and its features.

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Figure 1-1: Printer front and back panels

Recorder STOP key

 Paper tray eject button
 PAPER OUT LED
 UNIT OFF key
 SLOW recorder speed key
 UNIT OFF LED
 CONTINUE recording key
 Synchronous Data Link Connector (SDLC)

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Controls and Indicators

Recorder STOP Key

Press the STOP key to end any printing currently in progress and to begin printing the next print
request in the queue.

Paper Tray Eject Button

Press the paper tray eject button to remove the plastic paper tray. While the paper tray is removed
from the unit, the monitor emits a periodic high-pitched beep and the PAPER OUT LED flashes.

PAPER OUT LED

When the printer module is out of paper, the PAPER OUT LED flashes and the monitor emits a
high-pitched beep every eight or nine seconds.

UNIT OFF Key

Press the UNIT OFF key to turn the printer module on- or off-line. When the printer is off-line, it
ignores alarms and print requests. The LED illuminates when the printer is off-line.

UNIT OFF LED

The LED on the UNIT OFF key illuminates when the printer module is off-line.

SLOW Recorder Speed Key

If you press the SLOW key while a recording is in progress, the print speed changes to
6.25 mm/sec. Press the SLOW key a second time to resume normal printing speed. This key has
no effect on the print speed of non-waveform recordings (data tables, graphics, etc.).

CONTINUE Recording Key

This key has two functions:
1 If you press the CONTINUE key when the printer is off-line, the module feeds one sheet of
paper through the printer.
2 If you press the CONTINUE key while a 12- or 20-second recording is already in progress, the
module converts the recording to a continuous recording. When you send data to the printer
while a recording is still in progress, the module stores the data until the recording in progress
is complete. If you press CONTINUE while this stored data is printing, the stored data prints
first, followed by a horizontal line, then the current data prints.

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Accessories

Introduction
TRU-LINK Z-fold thermal paper, 50 mm (2 in) x 27.4 m (90 feet) (P/N 006-0196-00)

Safety
Meets UL 544, AAMI, and IEC 60601-1 standards.
For maximum patient and operator safety, follow these recommendations.
• Do not use the module if it is wet.
• Do not use the module if it shows obvious signs of damage.

General Specifications

Electrical
Operating voltage is +5 and +12 VDC.
Power consumption is approximately 1 watt standby, 6 watts typical, 18 watts maximum.

Power Requirements
This module is designed to be used with Spacelabs Medical bedside monitors or bedside/transport
monitors. These monitors operate from a mains power source with a nominal line voltage of 100 to
120 VAC and are switchable from 200 to 240 VAC. The line frequency is 50 to 60 Hz.

Environmental Requirements
Storage
Temperature 4° to 149° F (-16° to 65° C)
Humidity 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude 0 to 40,000 feet (0 to 12,192 m)
Operating
Temperature 32° to 113° F (0° to 45° C)
Humidity 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude 0 to 10,000 feet (0 to 3,048 m)

Physical Dimensions
Height 4.5 inches (11.4 cm)
Depth 7.2 inches (18.3 cm)
Width 2.2 inches (5.6 cm)
Weight 2.1 pounds (.95 kg) without paper

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Connectors
A Synchronous Data Link Connector (SDLC) connects the printer to the monitor.

Strip Chart Detail

Marking Method Thermal Array “Hot Dot” print head

Resolution 8 dots per mm vertical and 32 dots per mm horizontal at 25 mm per second
chart speed
Grid Size
Pressure 40.0 mm, 4.0 mm major, 2.0 mm minor divisions for single recording, and
Waveform 20.0 mm, 4.0 mm major, 2.0 mm minor divisions for dual recording
ECG 40.0 mm, 5.0 mm major, 1.0 mm minor divisions for single recording, and
Waveform 20.0 mm, 5.0 mm major, 1.0 mm minor divisions for dual recording
Chart Speed 1.56, 3.12, 6.25, 12.5, 15, 25, 30, and 50 mm per second
(depending on the monitor sweep speed selected)
Frequency
Determined by the parameter recorded
Response
Paper TRU-LINK Z-fold thermal paper, 50 mm (2 in) × 27.4 m (90 feet)
(P/N 006-0196-00)

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 Setup

Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Performance Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Printing Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Overview
This section contains information on unpacking, installing, and maintaining the 90449 dual-
channel bedside printer module.

Unpacking and Inspection

Before you unpack the module, inspect the shipping container for visible damage. Unpack and
remove the unit from the container. The following items should be included:
• 90449 bedside printer module
• TRU-LINK Z-fold thermal paper, 50 mm (2 in) × 27.4 m (90 feet) (P/N 006-0196-00)
Check the exterior for any signs of physical damage. If you detect any damage, notify the carrier
and Spacelabs Medical immediately.

Performance Verification
The 90449 printer module receives data from the bedside monitor and must be installed in a
monitor or module housing to operate. You can plug it into the monitor/module housing while the
monitor is ON without disrupting the monitor.
When you first install the module into a monitor/module housing, administer the following
performance verification procedure.

Note:
The monitor must be monitoring a parameter (ECG, NIBP, etc.) for you to complete this
procedure.
Insert the module into the monitor/module housing and verify that the printer is operating normally.
1 Verify that the monitor displays the keys in the Monitor Setup and Recorder Configuration
menus. Refer to Printing Directory on page 2-3 for the proper display.
2 Initiate test recordings:
• Manually from the bedside monitor.
• Automatically through an alarm violation.
This completes the performance verification procedure for the printer module.

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Loading Paper
When the printer module is out of paper, a high pitched beep sounds every eight or nine seconds
and the PAPER OUT light flashes.

To Load Paper into the Printer Module

1 Press the eject button next to the PAPER OUT LED.
2 Withdraw the plastic paper tray.
3 Discard the old cardboard retainer inside the tray.
4 Remove the label from the new paper, but keep the cardboard retainer in place around one end.
5 Start inserting the paper into the tray, beginning with the cardboard retainer end.
6 With the paper halfway into the tray, lift up the spring-loaded roller.
7 Pull out the top fold of paper from under the top end of the cardboard retainer.
8 Bring the top fold over the top of the spring-loaded roller.
9 Release the spring-loaded roller onto the remainder of the paper.
10 Slide the paper fully into the tray.
11 Unfold the paper and position it over the top of the black roller at the end of the tray.
12 Slide the tray completely back into the printer module.

Note orientation of small cue mark

Figure 2-1: Slide-out paper tray

Note:
When the unit is out of paper or is off-line, it will ignore any new print requests or alarms that
would normally start a printout.
The printer module has a slide-out plastic tray that accepts packets of folded and perforated
thermal paper (Z-fold paper).

Caution
Removing the entire printer module from the bedside monitor to load paper will cause
an immediate loss of all print requests waiting to print on the module.

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Each sheet of paper has a small black rectangular “cue” mark located along one edge used for

Setup
paper feeding. Make sure this “cue” mark faces out and is located at the bottom edge when you
are loading paper into the tray (refer to Figure 2-1).
Each printout starts at the Z-fold perforation. No blank sheets are placed between successive print
requests.

Clearing a Paper Jam

If the printer paper becomes jammed or wrapped around the roller inside the print head assembly,
the printer will stop. Use the following steps to clear the jam.
1 Press the UNIT OFF key to take the printer off-line.
2 Push the paper tray eject button and remove the plastic paper tray.
3 Clear and remove any damaged paper.
4 Reload the paper tray by following the instructions under Loading Paper on page 2-2.

Printing Directory
Note:
Not all keys are displayed on the screen at any one time

Setting up the Printer

MONITOR SETUP
RECORDER
CONFIG.

RECORDER CONFIGURATION Number of Recorder Channels

RECORDING ALARM RECORDING 1 2 4 VITALS
DURATION PARAMS DESTINATION SETUP

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To Obtain Recordings from the Monitor:

Touch RECORD Touch RECORD

once twice

RECORDER MENU
CONTINUOUS RECORD RECORD RECORD PRINT
RECORD ALL PRESELECTED A PRESELECTED B VITAL SIGNS

Touch this key,

and then touch the
desired parameter
key (up to four), for
each parameter to
be continuously
recorded.

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 Maintenance

Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Cleaning/Disinfecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disassembly/Assembly Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Overview

Caution Observe precautions for handling electrostatic-sensitive devices!

Note:
• Never touch electrostatic-sensitive electronic components without following proper
anti-static procedures, including the use of an ESD wrist band and mat. An
electrostatic discharge from your fingers can permanently damage electronic
components.
• All static-sensitive electronic components are packaged in static-shielding bags.
Retain the bag for repackaging the component, should you need to store it or
return it to Spacelabs Medical for any reason.
• Cleaning, preventive maintenance, and safety checks should be performed
annually and following any product disassembly/assembly. Preventive
maintenance and safety checks must be performed by trained personnel only.

Cleaning/Disinfecting

Warning
• Use only recommended cleaning solutions, or you may void the
manufacturer’s warranty.
• Harsh chemical agents degrade plastics and will compromise the safety of
the device.
• Disconnect the equipment from the patient and the electrical supply before
cleaning.
• Do not allow liquid to enter the interior of the module or monitoring
equipment.
• Do not immerse the equipment or cables in water or cleaning solutions.
• Do not autoclave.
To clean the exterior of monitors, modules, and cables:
• Prepare the cleaning solution according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Wet a clean cloth with the selected cleaning solution.
• Remove excess liquid from the cloth and squeeze dry.
• Wipe exposed surfaces of the equipment and cables.
• Remove any soap residue by gently wiping with a clean damp cloth.
• Wipe dry with a clean dry cloth.

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Use only the following recommended cleaning solutions:

• Mild soap and water solution
• U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP) green soap
• Sodium hypochlorite solution (1:10 dilution of household chlorine bleach in water)
• Phenolic germicidal detergent (1% aqueous solution)
• Glutaraldehyde (2.4%) (Cidex)
• Isopropyl alcohol (70% solution)

Note:
Over time, repeated use of a chlorine bleach solution may cause some colors to fade.
Tape adhesive can be removed with Spacelabs Medical adhesive tape remover pads
(P/N 392196-001).
Questions and concerns about cleaning issues should be directed to a Spacelabs Medical field
service engineer.

Preventive Maintenance
A Spacelabs Medical field service engineer should check the module for acceptable equipment
performance and electrical safety at least once every 12 months. There are no internal
adjustments to perform on this module.

Visual Inspection
Use the latch on the lower portion of the module to remove it from the monitor. Inspect the
connector on the rear of the module for bent or damaged connector pins. If the module has been
damaged in any way, a Spacelabs-qualified repair person should check the module for acceptable
equipment performance and electrical safety.

Hardware/Mechanical Check
Verify the following:
• The unit is clean.
• All screws are tight.
• The connector pins are not damaged.
• The case is not damaged.

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Paper Sensor Cleaning

Maintenance
With extended use, paper dust can accumulate on the paper sensor and cause false “paper out”
indications. This sensor should be cleaned monthly in high-use installations, and at least every
180 days in normal-use installations.
To clean the paper sensor:
1 Remove the paper tray from the printer module.
The paper sensor is located on the inside wall of the printer, as shown in Figure 3-1. It is not
necessary to remove the printer from the monitor/module housing to perform this procedure.
2 Gently remove any accumulated dust with a clean cotton swab or blow off with clean, dry air.
3 Reinstall the paper tray.

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Performance Check
The 90449 bedside printer module receives data from the bedside monitor and must be plugged
into a monitor or module housing to operate. It can be plugged into a monitor while the monitor is
ON without disrupting the monitor.
Administer the following performance check procedure to confirm that all printer functions are
performing properly. The monitor has at least one parameter active (ECG, NIBP, etc.) for you to
complete this procedure.

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Insert the module into the monitor/module housing and verify that the printer is operating normally.
Refer to the Ultraview SL Operations Manual (P/N 070-1150-xx), located on CD-ROM
P/N 084-1101-xx, for specific operating instructions.
1 Verify that the module internal self-tests complete normally. When these tests are complete, the
module prints a strip showing a bar of diagonal test stripes, followed by the model number,
software version number, and current date (refer to Figure 3-2).

90449 3.21.03 11/04/04

Figure 3-2: Strip printed after normal self-test

2 Initiate a test recording manually from the bedside monitor. Verify normal operation.
3 Initiate a test recording manually from the Graphic Trends menu. Verify normal operation.
4 Initiate a test recording automatically through an alarm violation. Verify normal operation.
This completes the performance verification procedure for the bedside printer module.

Disassembly/Assembly Procedures
1 Remove the four screws from the sides of the unit (two on each side), so that you can remove
the outer covers.
2 Remove the two screws above and below the DB-15 connector, so that you can remove the
recorder control unit (RCU) PCBA.
3 Carefully disconnect the 25-pin connector (J3) located on the under side of the RCU PCBA.
Be sure to note the proper orientation so you can reassemble the unit correctly. J3 is keyed to
prevent improper connection.
4 Do not disassemble the unit beyond this point. The RCU PCBA is the only field-serviceable
component inside the module.
5 Reassemble the module by performing these steps in reverse order.

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Contents
Failure During Self-Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Failure During Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Failure During Self-Test

When the printer is powered ON, the recorder control unit (RCU) performs a series of self-tests. At
the conclusion of the self-tests, the module prints a strip showing a bar of diagonal test stripes,
followed by the model number, software version number, and the current date (Figure 4-1). If there
are any white spaces in the bar, call your Spacelabs Medical Field Service Engineer.

90449 3.21.03 11/04/04

Figure 4-1: Printing strip at conclusion of self-test

Failure During Operation

If the printer fails during operation:
• Check the Paper Out LED. Refer to Loading Paper on page 2-2 for paper loading instructions.
• Check for jammed paper. Refer to Clearing a Paper Jam on page 2-3 for procedures for
clearing jams.
• Check the paper sensor for dust accumulation. Refer to Paper Sensor Cleaning on page 3-3
for cleaning instructions.

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 Circuit Description

Contents
System Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Circuit Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Recorder Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Thermal Recorder Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

System Functional Description

The major module subassemblies are listed below:
• Recorder control unit (RCU) PCB
• Thermal printer assembly
• Key assembly (part of thermal printer assembly)
The block diagram in Figure 5-1 displays the signal flow between these subassemblies.

Circuit Operation
The RCU assembly contains the synchronous data link connector (SDLC) interface processor,
CMOS RAM, watchdog timer, and program memory.

Figure 5-1: 90449 system block diagram

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Recorder Control Unit

The main circuits on the analog PCBA are listed below:
• Processor
• Data and clock
• Thermal recorder interface
• Driver
• Watchdog timer
• Memory
• Program memory

Processor
• The RCU provides hardware interface between the bedside monitor and the thermal printer
assembly.
• The PCBA interfaces to the bedside monitor through a synchronous data link connector
(SDLC).

Data and Clock

• Data is received and transmitted via processor control.
• The clock information is received at the processor.

Thermal Recorder Interface

• The thermal recorder interface allows the RCU to initialize and write to and receive data from
the thermal printer assembly.
• It writes in data via the bi-directional data buffer.
• It translates data into printed grids, waveforms, annotations, and thermal printer status.
• It includes key status data for the three (or four) front panel keys — STOP, SLOW, and
CONTINUE.

Driver
• The driver turns ON and OFF the processor-controlled UNIT OFF and PAPER OUT LEDs.
• The driver controls the beeper.

Watchdog Timer
• The watchdog timer initializes the RCU during power ON.
• If the processor does not access the watchdog timer within the time-out period, the timer
re-initializes the RCU.

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Memory

Circuit Description
• The RCU contains 32 kilobytes of static CMOS RAM for temporary data storage.

Program Memory
• The RCU can have a maximum of 32 kilobytes of program memory in EPROM.

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Figure 5-2: RCU PCBA detailed block diagram

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Thermal Recorder Assembly

Circuit Description
The thermal recorder assembly cannot be repaired or replaced in the field.
The thermal recorder assembly performs the following functions:
• Takes raw data from the RCU and formats it for paper printout by the thermal array.
• Monitors thermal recorder assembly errors and sends the information to the RCU for action
(Reset).
• Monitors and controls +12 V for the thermal array print head.
• Processes control lines for UNIT OFF and PAPER OUT LEDs.
• Processes the three (or four) front-panel controls — STOP, SLOW, and CONTINUE.
• Processes print status signals — Paper Out and Paper Tray Not Inserted.

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Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Major Field Repairable Subassemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Top-Level Assembly Bill of Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Overview
This section provides drawings of the top-level assembly and its corresponding bill of materials
(BOM). Refer to the Bedside Recorder Module Technical Reference Guide (P/N 070-0359-xx) for
drawings and parts list for the major subassemblies listed on the top-level BOM.

Major Field Repairable Subassemblies

670-0471-00 90449 Interface (RCU) PCB

010-0197-00 Recorder, Thermal Module
019-0405-00 Switch, Front Membrane
019-0406-00 Printhead Assemby

Note:
The interconnect cable is part of the thermal printer assembly and is not part of the Interface
PCBA. Do not replace the interconnect cable.

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019-0117-00
TOP VIEW Felt Pad

ROLLER DETAIL

019-0114-00 019-0113-00
Bushing (2, one at Gear, 13 T
019-0112-00
each end)
Roller

019-0116-00 019-0115-00 019-0118-00 019-0111-00

Static Brush Spring Swing Arm Idler Roller
Complete Paper Tray: 010-0380-00
019-0110-00
Paper Guide

O
90449 PAPER TRAY PARTS

Paper Tray Parts

Complete Paper Tray 010-0380-00

Roller 019-0112-00

Roller Gear 019-0113-00

Roller Bushing (two needed) 019-0114-00

Paper Guide 019-0110-00

Swing Arm 019-0118-00

Swing Arm Spring 019-0115-00

Idler Roller 019-0111-00

Static Brush 019-0116-00

Felt Pad 019-0117-00

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Top-Level Assembly Bill of Materials

Top Level Assembly

Item No. Component P/N Component Description Quantity

010-0197-00
010-0197-01
1 010-0197-02 RECORDER, THERMAL MODULE 1
010-0197-03
010-0197-04
3 211-0097-00 SCREW, MAC, 4-40, PAN, PHPS, STL,.312 2
5 306772-001 LABEL, MODULE S/W VERSIONS 1
6 670-0471-00 PCB ASSY, 90449 INTERFACE 1
006-0196-00 CHART PAPER, Z-FOLD, 50 mm × 120 mm, 10/BX 1
8 211-0207-00 SCR, 4-24 x .625L, FH, 82’, S/THD, PH, AB 2
9 210-0054-00 WASHER, LOCK #4, SPLIT, OD .212, .025T 2
10 160-0825-04 EPROM, 90449, 27C256-200, V3.21.05CO
11 334-0619-00 LABEL, TYPE B EQUIPMENT, NON-ISOLATED 1
26 334-1644-00 LABEL, CD MARK, 0.5” x 0.5”, W/O NUMBERS
28 334-2374-00 LABEL, MODULE, MODEL&SERIAL NUMBERS
29 334-2376-00 LABEL, MODULE OPTIONS
33 084-1101-xx CD, MANUAL, ULTRAVIEW OPERATIONS

All five configurations (-00, -01, -02, -03, and -04) of the thermal recorder module assembly are in
service at this time. The -04 configuration is the most current configuration.

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211-0207-00

670-0471-xx 334-2374-00

306772-001

211-0097-00

210-0054-00

010-0197-xx
334-0619-00

Figure 6-1: Bedside printer top assembly

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 Appendix A — Electromagnetic
Compatibility
Contents
Electromagnetic Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Electromagnetic Immunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Frequency Separation Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Electromagnetic Emissions
Note:
This equipment has been tested under laboratory conditions and is suitable for use in
all establishments, including domestic buildings and other buildings directly connected
to the public low-voltage power supply network. The customer or user of this
equipment should ensure that it is used in such an environment.

Emission Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment

RF emissions Group 1 This equipment uses RF energy only for internal

CISPR 11 Class B function. Therefore, RF emissions are very low and
are not likely to cause any interference in nearby
electronic equipment
Harmonic emissions
IEC 61000-3-2
Refer to the host monitor/module housing
Voltage N/A
service manual.
fluctuations/flicker
IEC 61000-3-3

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Electromagnetic Immunity
Note:
This equipment is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified in the
table below. The customer or user of this equipment should ensure that it is used in
such an environment.

Immunity Test IEC 60601 Test Level Compliance Level Electromagnetic Environment

Electrostatic Floors should be wood,

discharge (ESD) concrete, or ceramic tile. If
±6 kV contact
IEC 61000-4-2 floors are covered with synthetic
±8 kV air
material, the relative humidity
should be at least 30%.
Electrical fast ±2 kV for power supply
transient/burst lines
IEC 61000-4-4 ±1 kV for input/output
lines
Surge ±1 kV differential mode
IEC 61000-4-5 ±2 kV common mode
Mains power quality should be
Voltage dips, <5% UT that of a typical commercial or
short (>95% dip in UT for hospital environment.
interruptions, 0.5 cycle) N/A
and voltage 40% UT Refer to the host monitor/
variations on (60% dip in UT for module housing service
power supply 5 cycles) manual.
input lines 70% UT
IEC 61000-4-11 (30% dip in UT for
25 cycles)
<5% UT
(>95% dip in UT for
5 seconds)
Power Power frequency magnetic
frequency fields should be at levels
(50/60 Hz) 3 A/m characteristic of a typical
magnetic field location in a commercial or
IEC 61000-4-8 hospital environment.
Note: UT is the AC mains voltage prior to application of the test level. All power line immunity tests were
performed on the host monitor/module housing at 120 VAC/60 Hz and 230 VAC/50 Hz.

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Frequency Separation Distances

Appendix A — Electromagnetic Compatibility

Note:
This equipment is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which
radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or user of this equipment can
help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance
between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and this
equipment. Minimum distances, according to the maximum output power of the
communications equipment, are listed in the table below.

Recommended Separation Distances Between Portable and Mobile RF Communications

Equipment and the Monitor (Always evaluate electronic equipment on site before use)

Immunity IEC 60601 Compliance

Electromagnetic Environment
Test Test Level Level

Conducted RF 150 kHz to N/A Portable and mobile RF communications equipment

IEC 61000-4-6 80 MHz should be used no closer to any part of the monitor,
3 V r.m.s. including cables, than the recommended separation
distance calculated from the equation applicable to the
Radiated RF 80 MHz to 80 MHz to
frequency of the transmitter.
IEC 61000-4-3 2.5 GHz 2.5 GHz
Recommended separation distance:
3 V/m 3 V/m
3.5
1 kHz sine d= [V1 ]
P
80% AM 150 kHz to 80 MHz
3.5
d= [E1 ]
P
80 MHz to 800 MHz
7
d= [E1 ]
P

800 MHz to 2.5 GHz

Where P is the maximum output power rating of the
transmitter in watts (W), according to the transmitter
manufacturer, and d is the recommended separation
distance in meters (m).
Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as
determined by an electromagnetic site survey,* should
be less than the compliance level in each frequency
range.**
Interference may occur in the vicinity of
equipment marked with the following symbol.
IEC 60417-5140: Non-ionizing
electromagnetic radiation
* Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones
and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast, and TV broadcast cannot be
predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF
transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in
the location in which the monitors are used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the
monitors should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed,
additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the monitors.
** Over the frequency range of 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than [ V1 ] V/m.

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Rated Maximum Separation Distance According to Frequency of Transmitter

Output Power of (meters)
Transmitter
(watts) 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz

0.01 0.02 0.02 0.04

0.1 0.06 0.06 0.1
1 0.2 0.2 0.4
10 0.6 0.6 1.1
100 1.8 1.8 3.5
Note 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher-frequency range applies.
Note 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by
absorption and reflection from structures, objects, and people.

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The following list of international and safety symbols describes all symbols used on Spacelabs Medical
products. No one product contains every symbol.

Symbol Description Symbol Description

HELP Key Keyboard Connection

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Key Mouse connection

RECORD Key START/STOP Key

NORMAL SCREEN Key START/STOP

MONITOR SETUP Key STOP or CANCEL Key

ALARMS Key CONTINUE Key

PREVIOUS MENU Key ENTER Key

OFF — Power Disconnection from

ON — Power Connection to Mains
Mains

ON Position for Push Button Power OFF Position for Push Button Power
Switch Switch

On Direction ON/OFF

Television; Video Display Video Output

ON — Part of the Instrument Only OFF — Part of the Instrument Only

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Symbol Description Symbol Description

Stand-by STAND-BY Key

PAUSE or INTERRUPT Slow Run

Reset Power Indicator LED

Temporary Shut Off of Alarm Tone

Alarm
or Screen Indicators

Indicator — Remote Control Indicator — Local Control

PRINT REPORT Key Indicator — Out of Paper

Partial ON/OFF Recorder Paper

1
2
1
Normal Screen 3
2
3
Return to Prior Menu

Clock/Time Setting Key TREND/TIMER Key

? HELP (Explain Prior Screen) Key Keypad

Activate Recorder for Graphics Indoor Use Only

START (NIBP) Key Auto Mode (NIBP)

Output No Output (Terminated)

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Appendix B — Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description

Data Input/Output Input/Output

Input Reset

Menu Keys Waveform/Parameter Keys

1 Monitor Setup 1
2 2 A Set Initial Conditions Menu
3 Select Program Options 3

1 1
2 B Access Special Function Menu 2 Return Unit to Monitor Mode
3 3

1 Serial Port 1 2 Serial Port 2

External marker push button

SDLC SDLC Port
connection

Electrocardiograph or
Arterial Pulse
Defibrillator Synchronization

Gas Exhaust Foot Switch

Enlarge, Zoom x Delete

PCMCIA Card Event

Keep Dry Fragile; handle with care

12,200 m
Environmental Shipping/Storage
This Way Up
Altitude Limitations

Environmental Shipping/Storage Environmental Shipping/Storage

Temperature Limitations Humidity Limitations

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Symbol Description Symbol Description

Open Padlock Closed Padlock

Down Arrow Up Arrow

Hard Drive Power Indicator LED

Antenna Mermaid Connector

Microphone Omnidirectional Microphone

Audio Output, Speaker Activate Telemetry Recorder

Network Connection Universal Serial Bus

Gas Sampling Port Gas Return Port

Remote Alarm; Nurse Alert Nurse Call

Battery Status Low Battery

Battery Replace only with the appropriate

Replace only with the appropriate battery.
battery. (+ / - signs may be reversed)

All batteries should be disposed of

Caution - hazardous voltages. To
properly to protect the environment.
reduce risk of electric shock, do not
Lithium batteries should be fully
remove the cover or back. Refer
discharged before disposal.
servicing to a qualified field service
Batteries such as lead-acid (Pb) and
engineer (U.S.A.).
nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) must be
recycled. Please follow your internal
DANGER - High Voltage
procedures and or local (provincial)
(International)
laws regarding disposal or recycling.

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Symbol Description
Protective Earth Ground
Replace Fuse Only as Marked
Power supply jack polarity.
(+ / - signs may be reversed)
Alternating Current
Both Direct and Alternating Current
A Amperes
V Volts
IEC 60601-1 Type B equipment.
The unit displaying this symbol
contains an adequate degree of
protection against electric shock.
IEC 60601-1 Type BF equipment
which is defibrillator-proof. The unit
displaying this symbol contains an
F-type isolated (floating) patient-
applied part which contains an
adequate degree of protection
against electric shock, and is
defibrillator-proof.
IEC 60601-1 Type CF equipment.
The unit displaying this symbol
contains an F-type isolated (floating)
patient-applied part providing a high
degree of protection against electric
shock, and is defibrillator-proof.
Loop Filter
Appendix B — Symbols
Symbol Description
Functional Earth Ground
Fuse
Equipotentiality Terminal
Direct Current
AC/DC Input
Hz Hertz
W Watts
IEC 60601-1 Class II equipment,
double-isolated. The unit displaying
this symbol does not require a
grounded outlet.
IEC 60601-1 Type BF equipment.
The unit displaying this symbol
contains an F-type isolated (floating)
patient-applied part providing an
adequate degree of protection
against electric shock.
IEC 60601-1 Type CF equipment.
The unit displaying this symbol
contains an F-type isolated (floating)
patient-applied part providing a high
degree of protection against electric
shock.
Adult NIBP
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Symbol Description Symbol Description

Canadian Standards Association

ETL Laboratory Approved ® Approved
C US
Risk of Explosion if Used in the
Presence of Flammable Anesthetics ! Operates on Non-Harmonized
Radio Frequencies in Europe

Attention - Consult Operations or

Note Note ! Service Manual for Description

Warning About Potential Danger to Caution About Potential Danger to a

Warning Caution
Human Beings Device

Noninvasive Blood Pressure (NIBP),

Fetal Monitor Connection (Analog)
Neonate

Fetal Monitor Connection Physiological Monitor Connection

RS-232 (Digital) RS-232 (Digital)

Happy Face Sad Face

Magnifying Glass Compression

File Cabinet List of Rooms

Arrows Printer

Recycle Service Message

Radio transmitting device; elevated

levels of non-ionizing radiation

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Abbreviations used as symbols are shown below.

Appendix B — Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description

Access Codes
1 - 32 AIR Air
1 Through 32

ANT 1 Diversity Antenna System 1 Arr1 Arrhythmia Net 1

ANT 2 Diversity Antenna System 2 ArrNet2 Arrhythmia Net 2

EEG, EMG, or ECG Channel

CH
EEG Channels - CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 cmH2O Centimeters of Water
ch
EMG Channel - CH5

C.O.
DIA
CO Cardiac Output Diastolic
dia
co

ECG EEG
Electrocardiogram Electroencephalogram
ecg eeg

EMG Electrosurgical Interference

Electromyogram ESIS
emg Suppression

EXT External FECG Fetal Electrocardiogram

FHR1 Fetal Heart Rate, Channel 1 GND

Ground
FHR2 Fetal Heart Rate, Channel 2 gnd

HLO
High-Level Output Multiview Multi-Lead Electrocardiogram
hlo

NIBP
Noninvasive Blood Pressure N 2O Nitrous Oxide
nibp

PRESS
O2 Oxygen press Pressure
PRS

RESP
Respiration SDLC Synchronous Data Link Control
resp

SPO2
SVO2
SpO2 Arterial Oxygen Saturation
SvO2 Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
SpO2 as Measured by Pulse Oximetry
SvO2
SaO2

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Symbol Description Symbol Description

T1 Temperature 1
SYS T2 Temperature 2
Systolic
sys T3 Temperature 3
T4 Temperature 4

TEMP
Temperature UA Uterine Activity or Umbilical Artery
temp

VAC Vacuum Connection

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