GE Apex Pro Features
The ApexPro telemetry receiver is a new space-saving design and can be conveniently mounted to a standard network equipment rack or shelf. Configuration allows up to four quad receiver modules, for a total of 16 multi-channel telemetry receivers in one compact unit. The flexibility to add quads with four receiver channels allows the system to grow with the number of patients who are monitored telemetrically.
The multi-channel receivers are admitted through the Clinical Information Center CIC Pro. The telemetry data is processed there, stored, and displayed. The telemetrically acquired ECG data can also be displayed on a bedside monitor. The use of LAN data transfer technology allows the receiver system to be located virtually anywhere within the hospital. LED displays offer quick, easy assessment of online status while diagnostic ports speed troubleshooting.
- Arterial fibrillation detection
- 3, 5, or 6 (dual V-Lead) wire sets
- Electronic software calipers at the central station
- 1, 24, 48, or 72 hours of Full Disclosure
- 4-Lead simultaneous and independent arrhythmia detection<?li>
- Masimo and Nellcor SpO2, blood pressure, and temperature via DinaLink and a DINAMAP vital signs monitors
GE Apex Pro Telemetry Specifications
Dimensions
- Size: H x W x D: 170mm ( 6.7 in) x 325 mm (12.8 in) x 250 mm (9.8in)
- Weight: 6.4 kg (14 lb)
Battery
- Type: ANSI/NEDA 15A, 1.5 V AA alkaline (2 req.)
- Life: 40 hours typical
- Polarity: Electronic reverse polarity protection
- Static withstand: Meets and exceeds IEC 801-2 second edition Shock withstand: 5 random drops from 4 ft onto tiled concrete floor Water resistance: IEC 529 IPX3 rating
- Cleaning/Sterilization: Isopropyl alcohol, ammonia (diluted), Cidex®, sodium hypochlorite bleach (diluted) or mild soap (diluted). Consult the operator’s manual for cleaning instructions.
Alarm & Controls
- Battery integrity: Transmitted and indicated via LED
- Lead fail indication: Transmitted and indicated via LED
- Alarm Pause: Transmitted and indicated via LED
- Graph request: Transmitted
- Power on/off: Battery insertion/removal
Transmission
- Frequency stability: ± 0.0001% of assigned channel frequency
- Modulation: GMSK
- Bit rate: 10kb/sec
- Dual antenna: Formed by lead wire shield and internal microstrip antenna
ECG
- Multi-channel (5- or 6-lead wire) configuration: I, II, III, Va, Vb, aVR, aVL, aVF
- Leads analyzed simultaneously: Four (I, II, III, and V)
- Single-channel (3-lead wire) configuration: I, II, or III, programmable
- Heart rate detection range: 3 to 300 beats/minute
- QRS detection range: 0.5 to 5 mV
- Frequency response: 0.05Hz to 40Hz (-3dB)
- Dynamic range: ± 5 mV (RTI)
- Input offset: ± 400 mV (RTI)M
- Input impedance: 15 Megaohm min differential at 10 Hz
- ECG gain selection: 5, 10, 20, 40 mm/mV (RTI)
- Gain accuracy: ± 5% at 15 Hz
- Common mode rejection: 100 dB min at 60 Hz
- Lead fail detection: DC type; indicates lead wire failed (i.e., RA, LA, LL, Va, and Vb)
- Pacemaker detection: ± 2mV to ± 700mV (RTI); 100 µsec to 2 msec; either polarity
- Defibrillator protection: ± 5000 VDC, 360 joules into 50-ohm load
- Defibrillator recovery time: Limited only by electrode recovery time. The transmitter recovers within 2 sec
Analog/Digital
- A/D converter resolution: 10 bits, 9.76 µV (RTI)
- Sample rate: 240 samples/sec
- Serial communications: 2-9600 baud asynchronous
Operating Conditions
- Ambient temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
- Relative humidity: 5% to 95% (noncondensing)
Storage Conditions
- Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
- Relative humidity: 30% to 95% (noncondensing)
- Pressure: 700 hPa to 1060 hPa
Quad receiver Module
- Type: GMSK digitally demodulated
- UHF frequency range: 560.025 MHz to 613.975 MHz (U.S.) 420 MHz to 460 MHz (International)<?li>
- Frequency step resolution: Frequency synthesized tuning to any transmitter. 25 kHz spacing
- Frequency stability: ± 0.00015% of assigned channel frequency Demodulation: GMSK
- Bit rate: 10 kb/sec
- Sensitivity: 4µV (-95dBm) minimum for 1 bit error/1 million bits received
Receiver System
- Capacity: 1 to 4 quad receiver modules (4 to 16 receivers)
- System status indicators: 7 bicolor LEDs
Network
- IEEE 802.3 compatible, physical connector via 10 Base T
- Serial diagnostics: 19200 baud, 1 stop bit, 8 data bits, no parity, XON/ XOFF flow control
Power Requirements
- Line Voltage: 85 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz
- Power consumption: 25 watts max with 4 quad receiver units
- Cooling: Free convection
