GE S5 Owners Manual

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1 Introduction
The Datex-Ohmeda S/5 FM is a modular multiparameter patient monitor. The monitor is  
especially designed for monitoring in intensive care units. It can also be used during 
transportation within the hospital.
The modular design makes the system flexible and easy to upgrade. In addition to patient 
parameter modularity and easy upgrades, the monitor can be upgraded to wireless 
networking. External devices can be interfac ed to the monitor with...

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1.1 Symbols
1.1.1 Symbols on transport packaging
1.1.2 Symbols on equipment
The contents of the transport package are fragile and must be handled with 
care.
Indicates the correct upright position of the transport package.
The transport package must be kept in a dry environment.
Indicates the temperature limitations within which the transport package 
should be stored.
This package can be recycled.
This battery contains lead and can be recycled.
Dangerous...

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1.1.3 Equipment safety symbols
- Attention, consult accompanying documents.
- When displayed next to the HR value, indicates that the pacer is set on R.
- On the N-FC(REC) module indicates that the airway gases should be calibrated every 6 months in normal use and every two months in 
continuous use to ensure that the measurement accuracy remains within 
specifications. 
- On the E-PSM(P) module:
WARNING Protection against cardiac defibrillator discharge is 
due...

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1.1.4 Other symbols
Type CF (IEC 60601-1) defibrillator-proof protection against electric shock.
When displayed in the upper left corner of the screen, indicates that the alarms 
are silenced. When displayed in the menu or digit fields, indicates that the alarm 
source has been turned off or alarm does not meet the alarm-specific activation 
criteria.
ESD warning symbol for electrostatic sensitive devices. Pins of connectors 
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Battery (A) is missing
In the front panel: mains or external DC power. (External DC power for future 
use.)
The monitor is connected to the Datex-Ohmeda Network (Local Area Network, 
LAN). 
The monitor is connected to the Datex-Ohmeda S/5 Network (Wireless Local 
Area Network, WLAN). 
Data Card (green) or Menu Card (white) is inserted. 
WLAN signal strength. The number of segments corresponds to the signal 
strength: four segments indicate strong signal, one...

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Date of manufacturer
Manufacturer name and address
Does not contain Latex.
Do not immerse the sensor in liquids.
IPX class: IPX0
IPX1
IPX2
IPX3
IPX4
IPX7
IPX8 Degree of protection against harmful ingress of water as detailed in the 
IEC 60529:
- Ordinary equipment
- Protection against vertically falling water drops.
- Protection against vertically fallin
g water drops when enclosure tilted 
up to 15 °.
- Protected against spraying water.
- Protected against...

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1.2 Safety 
The following list contains general warnings an d cautions you should know before installing, 
maintaining or servicing the system. Warnings and cautions specific to the use of the system 
can be found in the User’s Guide and User’s Reference Manual.
1.2.1 Safety precautions  
Warnings
WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in whic h the user or the patient may be in 
danger of injury or death.
•The device is not able to withstand unpacked drops from...

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•Do not use the monitor in high electromagnetic fields (for example, during MRI.)
•A printer or computer must be supplied from an additional transformer providing at least 
basic isolation (isolating or separating transformer).
•If you accidentally drop the monitor, modules or frames, have them checked by 
authorized service personnel prior to clinical use.
•To avoid explosion hazard, do not use the mo nitor in presence of flammable anesthetics.
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•Electrostatic discharge through the PC bo ards may damage the components. Before 
handling PC boards, wear a grounded antistatic wristband. Handle all PC boards by their 
non-conductive edges and use antistatic containers when transporting them. 
•Do not break or bypass the patient isolation barrier when testing PC boards. 
•Always perform an electrical safety check an d a leakage current test on the monitor after 
service.
•Handle the water trap and its...

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Storage and transport
Do not store or transport the monitor outside the specified temperature, pressure and humidity 
ranges:
Temperature -20...+60 °C/-4...140 °F  
Atmospheric pressure 670...1060 hPa/500...800 mmHg/670...1060 mbar
Relative humidity 10...90% noncondensing
Disposal
•Dispose of the whole device, parts of it and its packing material and manuals in 
accordance with local environmental and waste disposal regulations.  
•Dispose the calibration...