Installation: Dash installation checkout procedure
3-8 Dash 3000/4000/5000 2000966-542D
Dash installation checkout procedure
GE recommends that qualified personnel shall perform the following
tests, and should record the results on the “Checklist” on page D-1
The Dash unit has been thoroughly tested before leaving manufacturing.
There is no need to re-test the parameters or operation of the unit upon
installation except for the following:
1. Electrical safety test. Refer to “Electrical safety tests” on page 8-4.
2. Refer to “Patient monitor power-up tests” on page 8-21.
3. Battery check. Ensure the battery indicator displays on the patient
monitor without an error.
4. If the Dash is networked:
Connect Dash to the MC network (wired or wireless) with any
other GE bedside monitor.
Select View Other.
Select another bed.
Verify you can view another bed over the network.
5. If the Dash has TRAM-rac 2A housing connected via the Aux port:
Verify communication with a module in the TRAM-rac 2A
housing by confirming that the parameter for the ICG or SAM
module displays on the Dash.
6. If the Dash has a BISx module connected via the Aux port:
Verify communication with the BISx module by confirming that
the parameter for the module displays on the Dash.