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2. Introduction
WARNING: The Smartsigns
®
Compact 300 is intended only as an adjunct in
patient assessment. It must be used in conjunction with clinical signs and
symptoms.
This manual contains information about the Smartsigns
®
Compact 300 vital signs monitor.
The Smartsigns
®
Compact 300 is available in the following confi gurations:
Confi g.
Features
SC300 NiBP, Pulse & SpO2
SC300T NiBP, Pulse, SpO2 & Temperature
SC300N NiBP, Pulse & SpO2 (NELLCOR)
SC300NT NiBP, Pulse, SpO2 (NELLCOR) & Temperature
Note: Refer to Specifi cation Section for more information about each confi guration.
All information in this manual, including the illustrations, are based on a monitor
confi gured with the NIBP, SpO
2 and Temperature options. If your monitor
confi guration lacks any of these options, certain information in this manual does
not apply.
2.1 Features of the Smartsigns
®
Compact 300
Physical
The Smartsigns Compact 300 series is a small lightweight SPOT check vital signs
monitor. It measures 130mm x 125mm x 219 mm and weighs 1.25 Kg. The integrated
carry handle allows the unit to be hand carried between locations.
Electrical
The monitor is powered either by the local mains supply (100 – 240 VAC 50/60Hz) or an
internal 2200 mAh lithium Ion battery.
The internal batteries are charged whenever the SC300 is connected to the local supply.
Display
The monitor uses a 6” LED type of numerical display to display patient and system status.
Auxiliary Outputs
The monitor provides an RS-232 I/O facility on the rear of the unit, this is used for
software upgrades.
Introduction