GE B20 User Manual page 46

Adjusting limits
Alarms Setup
1. Press the
2. Turn the Trim knob to selest the specific alarm to be configured.
3. Choose the highlight measurement.
4. Push the Trim knob to open an adjustment window.
5. Turn the Trim knob to change limits and accept them by pushing
it. Move between selections by turning the Trim knob.
NOTE: If the monitor is connected to the network, the alarm limits
can also be changed using the Central if this feature has been
enabled in the Central configuration.
NOTE: The alarm settings will be lost after 15 minutes power off.
NOTE: When the "memory error" message is displayed, the monitor
will automatically return to default settings, including the alarm
preset.
Setting alarm limits automatically
When selected, the Auto Limits feature automatically sets new high
limit and low limit values, for all monitored parameters, based upon
the current physiological value.
1. Select Alarms Setup from the monitor's main menu.
2. Select Auto Limits.
Limits are calculated from the displayed patient reading at the point
of time when auto limits are selected.
key and select Adjust Limits.
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Returning alarm limits to their default settings
1. Select Alarms Setup from the monitor's main menu.
2. Select Default Limits.
The factory default alarm limits are listed in the "Default
Configuration Worksheet"
Removing menu to view alarm limits and 10 minute trends
To clear the selection menu:
Alarms Setup
1. Press the
2. Select Remove Menu.
Alarm limits and 10 minute trends are displayed.
NOTE: This screen is only for viewing, can not adjust alarm limits.
To return to the selection menu:
1. Press Trim Knob.
Adjusting volume
Alarms Setup
1. Press the
2. Select Alarm Volume and adjust.
The default minimum alarm volume is 5. You can adjust minimum
alarm volume through password, see
WARNING: Always make sure that the audio alarm
volume level is adequate in your care environment.
key.
key.
"Changing alarm options."