Philips M1351A, M1353A manual Introduction, Repair Strategy, What to do, Next, Monitor

1 General Information

Introduction

This guide tells you how to install, service, and repair an Series 50 A (M1351A) and an Series 50 IP/IP-2 (M1353A) fetal monitor. Throughout this book, the M1353A is referred to as the IP-2. This also covers the IP, unless stated otherwise. It describes the system hardware and software, and tells you how to test the system and diagnose operating and service problems.

It gives instructions for both the Series 50 A and the Series 50 IP/IP-2 monitors. The features available on the monitor you are installing or servicing depend on which options have been purchased. If your monitor does not have a described parameter, you can skip that part of the instruction and move on to the next point.

Who Should The manual is for anyone who services and repairs Series 50 A (M1351A) and Series Read This Guide 50 IP/IP-2 (M1353A) fetal monitors. You must understand English and be familiar with

current conventional technical terms.

What to do	Familiarize yourself with the contents of this guide before attempting to install or service the
Next	monitor.

Repair Strategy

Reading operating error messages and the error log helps you to determine whether a fault is a hardware or software problem. Faults may be repaired by replacing a board when possible, or exchanging the monitor. Repair or replacement of components on the boards should not be attempted.

After any repairs you must carry out the following tests:

Performance test, by running the Self Test (see page 65).

lQuick Test (see page 66).

Parameter Test (see page 68).

You must also perform the appropriate safety tests (see the section “Safety Testing” on page 100).

A series of preventive maintenance tasks and performance assurance tests must be carried out regularly to ensure the proper functioning of the monitor: these are described in “Regular Maintenance” on page 96.

Chapter 1 General Information 1