Contents, Safety Instructions | HP IAP 32.1 specification

For use as a voltage output pins 1 and 6 are connected by a jumper.

For use as a monitor output the excitation voltage is fed into the reference input and the analog output is scaled down by a resistive divider.

Data Transmission across the RS 232 C Interface

The IAP-Monitor responds to single ASCII bytes:

To the monitor

´A´

´B´

´C´

Response

Mean pressure in ASCII string format, terminated by ´Carriage Return´.

Mean pressure in binary format, 1/10 mm Hg resolution, two´s complement, two bytes, high byte first.

Instantaneous pressure in binary format, 1/10 mm Hg resolution, two´s complement, two bytes, high byte first. Response only after new value is

read in (every 10 ms).

Safety Instructions

The IAP-Monitor and the accom-	Warning
panying catheters are designed for	The device is not intended
the measurement of intraabdominal	for use in areas where
pressure. The manufacturer accepts	there is a danger of
responsibility for the safety,	explosion.
reliability and performance of the	Warning
monitor only if:	Warning
	The device may be
- the installation, extensions,	repaired only by persons
readjustments, modifications and	or companies that are
repairs are performed by	authorized to do so.
authorized personnel,	Warning
	Warning
- the electric installation of the	The device is not intended
room is in accordance with the	for use during Electro-
national regulations concerning	Surgery/Diathermy.
rooms used for medical	Warning
purposes,	Warning
	Grounding reliability can
- the monitor is used in	only be achieved if the
accordance with the operating	device is connected to an
instructions, and	equivalent power cord
	marked „hospital grade“
- the monitor is used with the	or „hospital only“.
approved accessories.