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  • Page 1 Solar ® 7000/8000/SolarView Patient Monitor Field Service Manual 414993-001 Revision J...
  • Page 2 400, Spectra-Overview, Spectra-Tel, ST GUARD, TRAM, TRAM-NET, TRAM-RAC, TRAMSCOPE, TRIM KNOB, Trimline, UNION STATION, UNITY logo, UNITY NETWORK, Vari-X, Vari-X Cardiomatic, VariCath, VARIDEX, VAS, and Vision Care Filter are trademarks of GE Medical Systems Information Technologies registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    What is the Unity Network? ....... . 2-4 What is a Solar 7000 Patient Monitor? ......2-5 What is a Solar 8000 Patient Monitor? .
  • Page 4 Cleaning the Touch Screen Display ..... . 3-6 Cleaning Inside the Solar 7000 Color Monitor ....3-7...
  • Page 5 General Monitor Check ....... 3-16 Solar 7000 Display Check ......3-17 Solar 8000/View Display Check .
  • Page 6 Block Theory Diagrams ........4-6 Solar 7000 Color Monitor ........4-6 Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor .
  • Page 7 Solar 7000 Color Monitor ........
  • Page 8 What Do Error Codes Mean? ......6-23 What Does Severity Imply? ......6-24 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision H...
  • Page 9 Ordering Parts for Solar 7000 ........7-9...
  • Page 10 CONTENTS For your notes viii Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision H 414993-001...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...
  • Page 12 INTRODUCTION: For your notes Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 13: Manual Information

    Added PRN-50 component to Chapter 2, “Equipment Overview”, removed references to Corometrics, and updated Chapter 6, “Configuration” to reflect Reviewing Event Logs. 23 May 2001 Added Monitor Default Transfer to Chapter 6, "Configuration." Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...

  • Page 14: Manual Purpose

    For parts lists and schematic diagrams of the PCB assemblies, order the Solar 7000/8000/View Monitor Data Manual, PN 414993-007. Intended Audience This manual is intended for service representatives and technical personnel who maintain, troubleshoot, or repair this equipment.

  • Page 15: Safety Information

    Manufacturer • Assembly operations, extensions, readjustments, modifications, or repairs are carried out by persons authorized by GE Medical Systems Information Technologies. • The electrical installation of the relevant room complies with the requirements of the appropriate regulations.

  • Page 16: Equipment Symbols

    Type B equipment; type B equipment is suitable for intentional external and internal application to the patient, excluding direct cardiac application. Equipotential Alternating current (AC) Power; = ON; = OFF Fuse Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 17: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    CAUTION indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice which, if not avoided, could result in minor personal injury or product/property damage. NOTE provides application tips or other useful information to assure that you get the most from your equipment. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...

  • Page 18: Service Information

    • Any unauthorized attempt to repair equipment under warranty voids that warranty. • It is the user’s responsibility to report the need for service to GE Medical Systems Information Technologies or to one of their authorized agents. • Failure on the part of the responsible individual, hospital, or...

  • Page 19: Equipment Overview

    EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...
  • Page 20 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: For your notes Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 21: System Components

    The Solar 7000/8000 patient monitoring system operates with the Unity Network or as a system itself. At the patient’s bed, the Solar 7000/8000 patient monitoring system permits connection of many peripheral devices from the Solar 7000/8000 monitor.

  • Page 22: What Is The Unity Network

    EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: System Components What is the Unity The Unity Network is a comprehensive communication network which unifies GE Medical Systems Information Technologies patient Network? monitoring and data management equipment into an integrated hospital-wide system. It creates an extended communication system for efficient information sharing among operating rooms intensive care units, the emergency room, and other care and diagnostic areas.

  • Page 23: What Is A Solar 7000 Patient Monitor

    EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: System Components What is a Solar 7000 The Solar 7000 patient monitor is the center of the Solar 7000 Patient Monitoring System. It is an intelligent terminal, containing the display, Patient Monitor? all of the user controls, and processors to communicate with patient monitor peripherals and analyze patient data.

  • Page 24: What Is A Solarview Remote Display Controller

    It consists of a SolarView remote display controller Controller? with a compatible display purchased from GE Medical Systems Information Technologies or another vendor. (For details about the GE Medical Systems Information Technologies display, refer to the 15-Inch Medical-Grade Color Display Service Manual, pn 414993-056.) The...

  • Page 25: What Is A Tram-Rac Housing

    Any parameter or trace that can be monitored at the patient monitor can also be printed on the DDW. Graphs are initiated automatically when an alarm has been violated, or they can be initiated manually at the patient monitor. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...
  • Page 26 Any parameter or trace that can be monitored on a patient monitor can Digital Writer? be graphed by the writer. Graphs are initiated automatically when an alarm has been activated, or they can be initiated manually from a monitor. Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 27: What Is A Remote Control

    What is a Remote A color or monochrome secondary display may be attached directly to the Solar 7000 patient monitor to display up to eight patient monitor Display? waveforms for better visibility. It is connected to the video out (RMT VID) connector at the back of the monitor.

  • Page 28: What Is A Tram-Net Hub Assembly

    Tram-net communication will be covered later in this chapter. Shown below is a Tram-net hub assembly. For details about the Tram-net hub assembly, refer to the Modular Patient Monitor Accessories Service Manual, pn 404183-150. 2-10 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 29: What Is A Tram-Net Interface

    Interface? Each adapter is preprogrammed at the factory to interface with a specific device manufactured by a company other than GE Medical Systems Information Technologies. In most cases, the Tram-net interface adapter requires a Tram-net hub to connect with the Tram-net communication network.

  • Page 30: What Is A Tmss

    It also enables the clinician to correlate changes of one parameter with respect to another. For more details about the TMSS, refer to the Model 7024 Product Manual, pn 13703AA-000. 2-12 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    Solar 7000 Monitor: High-definition Raster scan for waveforms and alphanumerics Resolution Solar 7000 Color Monitor: 1024 pixels wide by 512 pixels high Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor: 1024 pixels wide by 512 pixels high Traces Solar 7000 Monitor: Number of traces: 1 to 8 Solar 7000 Monitor: Number of seconds/trace: 6.5 at 25 mm/sec...
  • Page 32 All parameters, one set of limits Limits Control Specifications Item Description Trim Knob Control Single control operation of all display functions Five Hard Keys Display On/Off Silence Alarm Graph Go/Stop NBP Go/Stop Zero All 2-14 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...
  • Page 33 110 ± 20 VAC, 50/60-Hz, single phase 220-230 ± 40 VAC, 50/60-Hz, single phase Power Consumption Solar 7000 Color Monitor: 200 W (180 W for a Tram-rac housing with power supply connected) Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor: 120 W (100 W for a Tram-rac housing with...
  • Page 34 Solar 8000 Processing Unit: 33.6 cm (13.3 in) SolarView Remote Display Controller: 33.6 cm (13.3 in) Depth Solar 7000 Color Monitor: 55.2 cm (21.7 in) Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor: 39.9 cm (15.7) Solar 8000 Processing Unit: 34.9 cm (13.8 in) SolarView Remote Display Controller: 34.9 cm (13.8 in)
  • Page 35 Method(s) of Not Applicable sterilization or disinfection recommended by the manufacturer Mode of operation Continuous operation Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 2-17 414993-001...

  • Page 36: Preparation For Use

    EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: Preparation for Use Preparation for Use Power Connection For the Solar 7000 monitor, connect the power cord to the power supply inlet and anchor the cord with the restraining clip and screw. For the Solar 8000 processing unit or SolarView remote display controller, connect the power cord to the power supply inlet and anchor the cord with the restraining clip and screw.

  • Page 37: Tram-Rac Housing Connection

    If a Tram-rac power supply is used, connect the power cord as shown below. Connection Unity Network For the Solar 7000/8000 monitor or SolarView remote display controller, connect the Unity network to the Ethernet connector with kit, pn Connection 414292-001, as shown below.

  • Page 38: Interconnection

    Remote alarm (RMT ALM) provides relay contact closure for “Level I” alarms to an alarm annunciator. • For the Solar 7000 monitor, remote display (RMT VID) connects to a secondary remote display. For the Solar 8000 processing unit or SolarView remote display controller, video (VID) connects to the local display.

  • Page 39: Tram-Rac 4A Housing

    EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: Preparation for Use Tram-rac 4A Housing Shown below is the connection from the Tram-rac 4A housing to a Solar monitor with and without a Tram-net hub connection. Solar 7000 Patient Monitor Solar 8000 Patient Monitor Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor...

  • Page 40: Tram-Rac 2 Housing

    EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: Preparation for Use Tram-rac 2 Housing Shown below is the connection from the Tram-rac 2 housing to a Solar monitor with and without a Tram-net hub connection. Solar 7000 Patient Monitor Solar 8000 Patient Monitor 2-22 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor...

  • Page 41: Dual Tram-Rac Housings

    Tram-rac 4A housing with a power supply. NOTE: The Tram-rac housing furthest from the monitor must have a power supply. Shown below are examples of how to connect dual Tram-rac housings to a Solar 7000 patient monitor. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 2-23...
  • Page 42 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: Preparation for Use Shown below are examples of how to connect dual Tram-rac housings to a Solar 8000 patient monitor. 2-24 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 43: Tram-Net Interface Adapter

    EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: Preparation for Use Tram-net Interface Shown below are examples of how to connect a Tram-net interface adapter to a Solar 7000 or Solar 8000 patient monitor. Adapter Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 2-25 414993-001...

  • Page 44: Octanet Connectivity Device

    EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: Preparation for Use Octanet Connectivity Shown below is the connection from the Octanet to a Solar monitor with a Tram-net hub connection. Device Solar 7000 Patient Monitor Solar 8000 Patient Monitor PATIENT ROOM TRAM-NET Tram-rac Housing Solar 8000...

  • Page 45: Ddw

    The PRN 50 Digital Writer connects between the ASYNC COMM ports of the PRN 50 Digital Writer and the Solar 7000 or 8000 monitor. Shown below is the connection of the PRN 50 Digital Writer to Solar 7000 or 8000 monitor.
  • Page 46 Digital Writer and the TRAM-NET ports of the Solar 7000 or 8000 monitor when using the Octanet. Shown below is the connection of the PRN 50 Digital Writer to Solar 7000 or 8000 monitor with a Tram-net hub and Octanet connection.

  • Page 47: Remote Control

    EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: Preparation for Use Remote Control Shown below are examples of how to connect a remote control to a Solar 7000 or 8000 patient monitor with and without a Tram-net hub. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 2-29 414993-001...

  • Page 48: Trend Memory Storage System

    EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: Preparation for Use Trend Memory Storage Shown below are examples of how to connect a Trend Memory Storage System (TMSS) to a Solar 7000 or Solar 8000 patient monitor. System CAUTION Always turn the monitor’s main power off before connecting or disconnecting the TMSS.

  • Page 49: Local/Remote Displays

    EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: Preparation for Use Local/Remote Displays The Solar 7000 has its own internal local display, but a Solar 8000 system requires a medical-grade display that meets UL and IEC specifications. If a non-medical computer-grade display is used, an isolation transformer (or floating power supply) is required regardless if the computer-grade display meets the leakage current specifications on its own.
  • Page 50 FPD to the VID 15-pin connector on the Solar 8000 processing unit. Connect the power supply to the power jack of the FPD as shown below. Connect both power cords from both units to the AC outlet. 2-32 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...
  • Page 51 Remote Display Interconnection Shown below are examples of how to connect a remote display to a Solar 7000 patient monitor. • Display with D style Connector • • Display with BNC Connectors • Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 2-33 414993-001...
  • Page 52 Shown below are examples of how to connect a local display to a Solar 8000 patient monitor or SolarView remote display controller. • Display with D style Connector • • Display with BNC Connectors • 2-34 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 53: Cabling Schemes

    4. Select the appropriate type of installation. Direct or Wallplate Connection Use the following interconnection scheme for a remote display requiring an interface cable to the patient monitor shorter than 155 feet. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 2-35 414993-001...
  • Page 54 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: Preparation for Use Multiple Displays Use the following interconnection scheme for a remote display requiring an interface cable to the patient monitor shorter than155 feet. 2-36 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...
  • Page 55 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: Preparation for Use Cabling Over 155 Feet Use the following interconnection scheme for a remote display requiring an interface cable to the patient monitor longer than 155 feet. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 2-37 414993-001...

  • Page 56: Power Up

    After all connections are made, use the following power up sequence. Monitors 1. Turn the rear switch of the Solar 7000 monitor or Solar 8000 processing unit or SolarView remote display controller to ON (1). The power LED on front of the unit should be illuminated.

  • Page 57: More About Tram-Net Communication

    Consider Ethernet as the local area network (LAN) for room to room communication or communication between patient monitors, central stations, and other GE Medical Systems Information Technologies equipment throughout the hospital.

  • Page 58: Tram-Net Hub Assembly

    (20 feet). If the current draw of the peripheral is less, the cable can be longer. The maximum serial cable length may be up to 61 meters (200 feet) on peripherals with no power consumption. 2-40 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 59: More About Ethernet Communication

    The 15-pin Ethernet connector connects to an Ethernet transceiver directly or via a transceiver cable. This local area network links all patient monitors, central stations, and other GE Medical Systems Information Technologies equipment throughout the hospital. Depending upon the construction of the hospital, thick-net, thin-net, or twisted pair cabling is used.

  • Page 60: Concentrator

    ICU (one segment) with the CCU (the other segment), information can pass between any of the nodes (patient monitors and central stations) on either branch similar to a patient transfer from one unit to another. 2-42 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 61: Repeater

    Shown below is an example of two segments of thin-net cabling connected by a bridge. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 2-43 414993-001...
  • Page 62 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW: More About Ethernet Communication For your notes 2-44 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 63: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...
  • Page 64 MAINTENANCE: For your notes Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 65: Maintenance Schedule

    The manufacturer does not, in any manner, assume responsibility performing recommended maintenance schedule, unless Equipment Maintenance Agreement exists. The sole responsibility rests with the individuals, hospitals, or institutions utilizing the device. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...

  • Page 66: Visual Inspection

    • Inspect the CRT face for marks, scratches, or other damage. Physical damage to the crt face may pose an implosion hazard. Have the crt replaced by qualified service personnel if necessary. Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 67: Cleaning

    To avoid damage to the equipment surfaces, never use the following cleaning agents: • organic solvents, • ammonia based solutions, • acetone solution, • alcohol based cleaning agents, • Betadine solution, • a wax containing a cleaning substance, or • abrasive cleaning agents. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...

  • Page 68: Exterior Cleaning

    2. Clean the screen with an AMMONIA FREE glass cleaner and lint free cloth. CAUTION Do not spray any glass cleaning solution or any general cleaning solutions directly onto the monitor’s display surface. Always dampen the towel and then clean the screen. Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 69: Cleaning Inside The Solar 7000 Color Monitor

    MAINTENANCE: Cleaning Cleaning Inside the The Solar 7000 color monitor uses a forced-air cooling system that draws appreciable quantities of air through the unit. As a result there can be a Solar 7000 Color buildup of lint and other debris inside the unit. Accumulations of lint and...

  • Page 70: Electrical Safety Tests

    Electrical safety tests provide a method of determining if potential electrical health hazards to the patient or operator of the device exist. Recommendations GE Medical Systems Information Technologies recommends that you perform all safety tests presented in this chapter. •...

  • Page 71: Power Outlet Test

    5. Resistance must read: • 0.1 ohm or less without power cord • 0.2 ohms or less with power cord Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...

  • Page 72: Impedance Of Protective Earth Connection

    HIGH NORM Power Cord Device Under Test 0.15µF DMM set to measure AC voltage 2. Connect the power cord of the device under test to the power receptacle on the leakage tester. 3-10 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...
  • Page 73 6. Read the current leakage indicated on DMM. NOTE If either reading is greater than the appropriate specification below, the device under test fails. Contact GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Technical Support. • 300 microamperes (0.3 volts on the DMM), and the device under test is powered from 100-120 V/50-60 Hz •...

  • Page 74: Enclosure Leakage Current Test

    6. Read the current leakage indicated on DMM. NOTE If either reading is greater than the appropriate specification below, the device under test fails. Contact GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Technical Support. • 300 microamperes (0.3 volts on the DMM), and the device under test is powered from 100-120 V/50-60 Hz •...

  • Page 75: Patient (Source) Leakage Current Test

    NOTE If the reading is greater than the specification below, and the device under test is powered from 100-240 V/50-60 Hz, the device under test fails. Contact GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Technical Support. • 100 microamperes (0.1 volts on the DMM), and the device under test is powered from 100-240 V/50-60 Hz 11.

  • Page 76: Patient (Sink) Leakage Current Test

    MAINTENANCE: Electrical Safety Tests NOTE If either reading is greater than 50 µA (0.05 volts on the DMM), the device fails this test. Contact GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Technical Support. 7. Change the GND switch to the Closed position.

  • Page 77: Test Completion

    5. Read the leakage current indicated on the DMM. NOTE If either reading is greater than the appropriate specification below, the device under test fails. Contact GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Technical Support. • 10 µA (0.01 volts on the DMM) at 120 VAC using the test body.

  • Page 78: Checkout Procedure

    General Monitor Check Do the following to check the monitor. 1. For Solar 7000 color monitors only, inspect the cooling fan. 2. Verify the internal speaker is working by forcing an alarm. 3. Check all functions of the Trim Knob control by turning and pushing.

  • Page 79: Solar 7000 Display Check

    GRAPH GO/STOP will start the graph or display a NO GRAPH message. Solar 7000 Display Check 1. For color Solar 7000 display only, degauss the monitor by executing the following menu selections from the MAIN MENU. MONITOR SETUP SERVICE MODE Password Enter day and month from monitor screen with leading zeros.

  • Page 80: Solar 8000/View Display Check

    Calibration” in Chapter 5: “Calibration.” 5. Press Trim Knob control to exit. Select RESTART to exit menu. For Solar 7000 color monitors only, observe the white color quality of the display windows in the MAIN MENU. To remove any hue of color, perform “Display Calibration”...
  • Page 81 AVL, or AVF leads are used, then lead II is output. NOTE: The top displayed trace on the monitor is present unless AVR, AVL, or AVF leads are used, then lead II is output. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 3-19 414993-001...

  • Page 82: Tram-Net Communication Check

    2. Observe correct type of device identified at the monitor. 3. Simulate and observe waveform on monitor. Octanet Check For the Octanet checkout procedure see “Octanet Connectivity Device Service Manual” pn 418264-003 3-20 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 83: Completion

    PM form is no longer printed with this manual. For the latest PM form regarding this product, contact GE Clinical Services (refer to “How to Reach Us” at the front of this manual).
  • Page 84 MAINTENANCE: Checkout Procedure For your notes 3-22 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 85: Repair Log

    MAINTENANCE: Repair Log Repair Log Unit Serial Number: Institution Name: Date Maintenance/Repair Technician Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 3-23 414993-001...
  • Page 86 MAINTENANCE: Repair Log Unit Serial Number: Institution Name: Date Maintenance/Repair Technician 3-24 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...
  • Page 88 For your notes Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 89: Introduction

    Chapter 7: “Monitor Assembly.” NOTE If you replace the main processor PCB, remove the serial EEPROM U9 and insert it into the replacement main processor PCB. The serial EEPROM must stay with the unit. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...

  • Page 90: Terms Used

    SERVICE MODE Password Enter day and month from monitor screen with leading zeros. (July 4 = 0407) REVIEW ERRORS Select the VIEW SCOPE ERRORS option to open the Run Time Error Log information window. Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 91: Configured Memory

    Hold down the NBP GO/STOP and ZERO ALL keys on the front panel. (For the SolarView remote display controller, hold down the two blank keys.) • Press and quickly release the Trim Knob control, NBP GO/STOP and ZERO ALL keys. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...

  • Page 92: Block Theory Diagrams

    Block Theory Diagrams The following theory of operation gives you a very broad overview of the various functional circuit boards in the monitor. For more comprehensive theory of operation, refer to the Solar 7000/8000/View Data Manual, pn 414993-007. Solar 7000 Color Given below is the color Solar 7000 monitor overall block diagram.

  • Page 93: Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor

    TROUBLESHOOTING: Block Theory Diagrams Solar 7000 Given below is the monochrome Solar 7000 monitor overall block diagram. Monochrome Monitor Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...

  • Page 94: Solar 8000 Processing Unit

    TROUBLESHOOTING: Block Theory Diagrams Solar 8000 Given below is the Solar 8000 processing unit overall block diagram. For details about the GE Medical Systems Information Technologies display, Processing Unit refer to the 15-Inch Medical-Grade Color Display Service Manual, pn 414993-056, or the service manual provided with your display.

  • Page 95: Solarview Remote Display Controller

    TROUBLESHOOTING: Block Theory Diagrams SolarView Remote Given below is the SolarView remote display controller overall block diagram. For details about the GE Medical Systems Information Display Controller Technologies display, refer to the 15-Inch Medical-Grade Color Display Service Manual, pn 414993-056, or the service manual provided with your display.

  • Page 96: Block Theory Of Operation

    Remote/Local Display The main processor PCB also provides circuitry to buffer the real-time waveforms from the Solar 7000 monitor to a remote color or monochrome Circuitry display. Likewise, the Solar 8000 processing unit and SolarView remote display controller provide the same circuitry to a compatible local display.

  • Page 97: Communication Circuitry

    Supply the monitor as filtered +16.75V and +5V. For the Solar 7000 monitors, +24V DC is also provided. Only when a control line from the main processor PCB is activated to the color Solar 7000 low-voltage power supply, the power supply will connect 100V to the degaussing coil for the CRT.

  • Page 98: Block Diagram Of Internal Cabling

    AC SOURCE 406489-00X W1P1 A9W1 414528-00X SERVICE A9P5 W3P1 A1J2 A1J1 A1J6 RS232 RMT VID Part of MAIN PROCESSOR PCB ETHERNET 800058-00X 800678-00X TRAM-NET ASYNC COMM 414526-00X W2E1 SPEAKER 1663-300 W2E2 RMT ALM 4-12 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...
  • Page 99 W5P1 A11P2 POWER SUPPLY 406896-00X A2J3 A2J2 Part of W8P2 406896-00X CRT CONTROLLER PCB 404641-00X 402302-001 Part of TRAM 58111-00X CONTROL ASSY W7E1 406273-00X KEYCAP PCB 800058-00X PART of 800058-00X 402302-001 W6E1 Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 4-13 414993-001...
  • Page 100 A12P1 W4P1 DEGUASS NECK A2J2 RED CATHODE A12P3 GREEN CATHODE YOKE A6J3 V_YOKE_HI BLUE CATHODE V_YOKE_LOW A11P2 A10P1 A6J4 A6J6 H_YOKE_HI FILAMENT H_YOKE_LOW FILAMENT RTN A10P2 ARCGND A11P3 A11P5 FOCUS A11P1 A11P4 4-14 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...
  • Page 101 CHASSIS REM_BLUE_VIDEO +5V_RTN CHASSIS BKPT*/DSCLK LAN_COLLISION– AN_TRANSMIT– +5V_RTN REM_RED_VIDEO_RTN FREEZE CHASSIS REM_GREEN_VIDEO_RTN RESET* LAN_RECEIVE– REM_BLUE_VIDEO_RTN IFETCH/DS1 LAN_+V CHASSIS REM_SYNC_RTN IPIPEO/DSO CHASSIS +5V_RTN REM_MONOCHROME* REM_HORIZONTAL_SYNC* REM_VERTICAL_SYNC* A1J5T PORT_2_232_TX PORT_2_232_RX PORT_2_232_RTN PORT_3_232_TX PORT_3_232_RX PORT_3_232_RTN Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 4-15 414993-001...

  • Page 102: Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor

    414605-00X LOW-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY 408102-00X AC SOURCE 414528-00X SERVICE A9P2 W3P1 A1J2 A1J1 A1J6 RS232 RMT VID MAIN PROCESSOR PCB ETHERNET 800678-00X TRAM-NET ASYNC COMM 414526-00X W2E1 SPEAKER 1663-300 RMT ALM W2E2 4-16 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...
  • Page 103 W3P2 A2P1 W6P2 80681-00X YOKE CABLE ASSY 88491-00X HIGH-VOLTAGE Part of POWER SUPPLY 6116-00X 6116-00X 402302-001 TRIM KNOB Part of CONTROL 406273-00X 406273-00X W5E1 ASSY KEYCAP 800058-00X Part of 800058-00X 402302-001 W4E1 Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 4-17 414993-001...
  • Page 104 W2P1 ANALOG_GND V_YOKE_LOW FOCUS W7P2 S1J2 AC-SOURCE A6J16 LINE ARCGND H_YOKE_HI W1P1 H_YOKE_LOW CATHODE A7P1 FILAMENT A4J8 +5V_RTN W6P1 W6P2 +5V_RTN SWITCH OUTPUT_B A6J5 OUTPUT_A +16.75 ANALOG_GND A5P1 –100V A2P1 ANODE A2P2 4-18 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...
  • Page 105 PORT_3_232_RX TN_+16.75V_RTN PORT_3_232_RTN PORT1_422_TX+ A1J4T CHASSIS A3J11 LAN_COLLISION+ LAN_TRANSMIT+ CHASSIS A1J2 LAN_RECEIVE+ LAN_+V_RTN BUS_ERROR* CHASSIS +5V RTN CHASSIS BKPT*/DSCLK LAN_COLLISION– +5V RTN AN_TRANSMIT– FREEZE CHASSIS RESET* LAN_RECEIVE– IFETCH/DSI LAN_+V CHASSIS IPIPEO/DSO CHASSIS Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 4-19 414993-001...

  • Page 106: Solar 8000/View Processing Unit

    POWER SUPPLY 415838-001 TRIM KNOB CONTROL SERVICE W1P1 A1J2 A1J1 RS232 KEYCAP ASSEMBLY 414925-00X MAIN PROCESSOR PCB ETHERNET 800678-00X (TRAM-NET SIGNALS TRAM-NET NOT AVAILABLE FOR SOLARVIEW) ASYNC COMM W2E1 SPEAKER RMT ALM W2E2 4-20 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...
  • Page 107 +16.75V +5V_RTN +16.75V_RTN TRIMKNOB1 A3P1 +16.75V_RTN DISPLAY_ON/OFF* POWER_LINE_FREQ A1J8 W2E1 +5V_RTN AUDIO ADVANCED_POWER_DWN TRIMKNOB_SW* DEGAUSS* GRAPH_GO/STOP* W2E2 AUDIO_RTN +5V_RTN SILENCE_ALARM* ZERO_ALL* W2P1 W1P2 W1P1 NBP_GO/STOP AC INLET AC-SOURCE LINE W2P2 W3P2 W5P1 Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 4-21 414993-001...

  • Page 108: Communication Connectors

    PORT_422_RX– 0 to +5V RS-422 115.2 kbps TN_+16.75V +16.75V PORT_422_TX– 0 to +5V RS-422 115.2 kbps TN_+16.75V +16.75V TN_+16.75V_RETURN PWR RTN Rear View of PORT_422_TX+ 0 to +5V RS-422 115.2 kbps Monitor 4-22 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 109: Rmt Alm Signals

    PWR RTN LAN_COLLISION– 1.4V P-P 10 Mbps LAN_TRANSMIT– 1.4V P-P 10 Mbps CHASSIS PWR RTN LAN_RECEIVE– 1.4V P-P 10 Mbps Rear View of LAN_+V +12V Monitor CHASSIS PWR RTN CHASSIS PWR RTN Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 4-23 414993-001...

  • Page 110: Tram-Net Signals

    Rear View of TN_UP_3+ 0 TO +5V RS-485 921.6 kbps Monitor TN_UP_3– 0 TO +5V RS-485 921.6 kbps PORT0_422_RX– 0 TO +5V RS-422 115.2 kbps PORT0_422_TX– 0 TO +5V RS-422 115.2 kbps 4-24 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 111: Rs-232 Signals

    ANLG 46.8 MHZ REM_RED_RETURN REM_GREEN_ RETURN REM_BLUE_RETURN REM_SYNC_RETURN +5V_RETURN REM_ 0 to 5V Rear View of MONOCHROME* Monitor REM.HORIZONTAL_ 0 TO 5V 34.4 KHZ SYNC* REM.VERTICAL_ 0 TO 5V 60 HZ SYNC* Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 4-25 414993-001...

  • Page 112: Service Menus

    Duplication of an Ethernet address on a network will cause lost data. If you change the factory assigned Ethernet address, you must record all other Ethernet addresses used on your network to avoid duplication. 4-26 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 113: Change Ip Address

    This option is used when downloading software from a laptop PC. Serial Download Boot This option is used when downloading software from a laptop PC. Serial Download Old Boot This option is used when downloading boot code previous to version 4. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 4-27 414993-001...

  • Page 114: Service Mode Menu

    When troubleshooting a persistent and evasive problem, the error logs can be compiled over a long time and sent to GE Medical Systems Information Technologies engineers for analysis. This procedure is described in “Reviewing Error Logs”...

  • Page 115: Hardware Test

    This menu selection allows the user to access the hardware tests for the monitor. Memory Monitor This menu selection has no use in the field. It is used only by GE Medical Systems Information Technologies engineers to view the contents of memory locations.

  • Page 116: Patient-Monitor Type

    If selected, the password will be the same as the Service Mode Menu password. Remote Menus (Solar 7000 Only) This menu selection displays or hides the MAIN menu portion of the screen on a remote display when a remote display is connected to your monitor.

  • Page 117: Monitor Settings

    Monitor Defaults can be transferred from one monitor to another monitor. This menu option is used to store the Monitor Defaults you wish to transfer. Refer to “Transfer Monitor Defaults” in Chapter 6: “Configuration” for complete details. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 4-31 414993-001...

  • Page 118: Copy Unit Defaults

    Refer to “Transfer Monitor Defaults” in Chapter 6: “Configuration” for complete details. Degauss This menu selection is used to degauss the Solar 7000 display. Select YES to degauss the color display periodically or whenever the red color (Solar 7000 Only) becomes impure (not true red).

  • Page 119: General Fault Isolation

    • Is the unit turned ON at the rear of the monitor? • On the Solar 7000, is the display LED illuminated? (If not, press the DISPLAY ON/OFF button to turn the display ON.) • On a Solar 8000/View, is the display LED or screen illuminated? (If not, press the power ON/OFF button to turn the display ON.)
  • Page 120 Solder multilayer and surface mount PCB assemblies at your own risk! Improper repair methods can damage the PCB assemblies even further. Only qualified service personnel with the proper laboratory equipment should attempt to repair PCB assemblies. 4-34 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 121: Ac Line Voltage Test

    The voltage measurements should be as follows: 1. 120 VAC (± 10 VAC) between either “hot” contact and ground. 2. 210 to 230 VAC between the two “hot” contacts. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 4-35 414993-001...

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting Procedure

    Unity Network. CAUTION Whenever you swap a main processor PCB, remember to exchange the serial EEPROM U9. 4-36 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...
  • Page 123 1. Verify the rear power switch is turned ON. 2. Verify the monitor DISPLAY ON/OFF switch is turned ON. (Solar 7000 only.) 3. When power is initially applied to the monitor, the DISPLAY ON/OFF indicator is not illuminated.
  • Page 124 Is the quality of the Swap the Solar 8000/View display with a known good one or try one of the monitor display following solutions for the Solar 7000 monitor. good? 1. The display is ‘rolling’ or ‘tearing.’ Check for vertical and horizontal sync signals at J6 on the main processor PCB.
  • Page 125 If LEDs red, yellow, and green do not agree with the “LED Troubleshooting Chart,” do the following. Swap Tram-rac processor PCB with a known good one. Swap data acquisition PCB with a known good one. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 4-39 414993-001...
  • Page 126 2. Ensure the alarms are enabled. Consult the operator’s manual for correct alarm settings. 3. To test if the speaker is functioning, use the LEARN THE MONITOR menu option. 4. Perform recommended maintenance procedure. 4-40 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...
  • Page 127 If some patient monitors are not in the network list, check the overall topology of the network to locate the segment not communicating. Check for loose connections. Check transceivers and interface cables to the Ethernet cables. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 4-41 414993-001...
  • Page 128 3. If the central station displays a NO COMM message for one patient, do the following. Power cycle the Solar 7000 patient monitor or Solar 8000 processing unit. Power cycle the central station. Check for a loose connection between the patient monitor and the Ethernet cable.
  • Page 129 LAN controller PCB in the central station. If large error values are found in all central stations in the system, this implies a problem with the Unity Network. Try troubleshooting the network for loose connections and faulty transceivers. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 4-43 414993-001...
  • Page 130 1. Check for a loose connection from the monitor to the remote display. 2. If the remote display was first used with a Tramscope monitor and then connected to a Solar 7000 monitor, a cable adapter, pn 405947-002, is required between the monitor and the remote display.

  • Page 131: Led Troubleshooting

    Because “I hear when I am talking,” the “talking” LED flashes with the “hearing” LED, but the “hearing” LED will also flash alone when it “hears someone else talking.” NOTE: For pn 800518-001/002, reference designators for DS5 and DS6 were swapped. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 4-45 414993-001...

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting Software Updates

    If the central station lists EAGLEFS as a running process, go to the next step. 3. Press the MAIN MENU key on the front panel to exit the SERVICE MONITOR and go back to the monitor to download the software. 4-46 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...
  • Page 133 Press the ESC key on the PC and the update will continue. • Select ABORT on the monitor or POWER CYCLE the monitor. • Repeat the software update procedure for the aborted file from the beginning. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 4-47 414993-001...
  • Page 134 EEPROM U9 of main processor PCB was not installed properly or was not transferred to the new PCB if the circuit board was replaced. Refer to “Disassembly Guidelines” in Chapter 7: “Monitor Assembly” in this manual. 4-48 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 135: Calibration

    CALIBRATION Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...
  • Page 136 CALIBRATION: For your notes Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 137: Solar 7000 Color Monitor

    CALIBRATION: Solar 7000 Color Monitor Solar 7000 Color Monitor Color Display The color CRT display of the Solar 7000 monitor is accurately adjusted at the factory prior to shipment. If the CRT, CRT controller PCB, or Calibration deflection PCB is replaced, it will be necessary to calibrate the display.

  • Page 138: Preparation

    CALIBRATION: Solar 7000 Color Monitor Preparation Remove monitor housing by following the steps given below. 1. Turn the power switch at the rear of the monitor to OFF. 2. To aid in disassembly, refer to “Disassembly Guidelines” in Chapter 7: “Monitor Assembly.” (Remove two screws at the back of the unit.

  • Page 139: Color Focus Adjust

    CALIBRATION: Solar 7000 Color Monitor Color Focus Adjust Display FOCUS TEST PATTERN on the display by executing the following menu selections from the MAIN MENU. CUSTOMIZE MONITOR or MONITOR SETUP SERVICE MODE Password Enter day and month from monitor screen with leading zeros.

  • Page 140: Color Intensity Adjust

    CALIBRATION: Solar 7000 Color Monitor Color Intensity Adjust Select the VERTICAL GRAY BARS on the monitor display and push the Trim Knob. 1. Locate the variable resistor labelled G2 or SCREEN on the top of the high-voltage power supply PCB. Depending on power supply used, refer to figure at left for location.

  • Page 141: Crt Controller Pcb Calibration

    CALIBRATION: Solar 7000 Color Monitor CRT Controller PCB This procedure should be performed whenever a CRT controller PCB has been repaired in a Solar 7000 color monitor. When this procedure is Calibration completed, perform “Display Calibration” found earlier in this chapter.

  • Page 142: Gain Adjust

    CALIBRATION: Solar 7000 Color Monitor Remove monitor housing by following the steps given below. 1. Turn the power switch at the rear of the monitor to OFF. 2. Remove two screws at the back of the unit. Lay the unit on its front display.

  • Page 143: Completion

    CALIBRATION: Solar 7000 Color Monitor 3. Connect the positive lead of the oscilloscope to TP4. Observe a stairstep waveform. Adjust GREEN CLAMP variable resistor R15 until the most positive portion of the signal is at +47 volts. Adjust GREEN GAIN variable resistor R41 until the most negative portion of the signal is at +7 volts.

  • Page 144: Solar 7000 Color Power Supply

    Solar 7000 Color Power Supply This procedure describes how to check and adjust the low-voltage power supply PCB, pn 800974-00X, used in the Solar 7000 color monitor. To perform this procedure, you will need the special tools and items listed below.

  • Page 145: Procedure

    CALIBRATION: Solar 7000 Color Power Supply Procedure Do the following steps in the order given. 1. Turn power switch at the rear of the monitor to OFF. 2. Remove the four screws attaching the power supply shield. Refer to the “Disassembly Procedure” presented in Chapter 7: “Monitor Assembly.”...

  • Page 146: Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor

    CALIBRATION: Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor Monochrome Display The monochrome CRT display in the Solar 7000 monitor is accurately adjusted at the factory prior to shipment. If the CRT is replaced, it will Calibration be necessary to readjust the display. The following steps describe a simple method to calibrate the monochrome display using special displays generated by the monitor circuits in the service mode.

  • Page 147: Preparation

    CALIBRATION: Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor Preparation Remove monitor housing by following the steps given below. 1. Turn the power switch at the rear of the monitor to OFF. 2. To aid in disassembly, refer to “Disassembly Guidelines” in Chapter 7: “Monitor Assembly.” (Remove two screws at the back of the unit.

  • Page 148: Cross Hatch Adjust

    CALIBRATION: Solar 7000 Monochrome Monitor Cross Hatch Adjust Select CROSS HATCH test pattern and check for display linearity. All the following adjustments are made on the solder side of CRT controller PCB. 0.25" PICTURE 1. Adjust HORIZONTAL LINEARITY with variable inductor L3 to make each box symmetrical horizontally.

  • Page 149: Solar 7000 Monochrome Power Supply

    Solar 7000 Monochrome Power Supply This procedure describes how to check and adjust the low-voltage power supply PCB, pn 408102-00X, used in the Solar 7000 monochrome monitor. To aid in disassembly, refer to “Disassembly Guidelines” in Chapter 7: “Monitor Assembly.”...

  • Page 150: Procedure

    CALIBRATION: Solar 7000 Monochrome Power Supply Procedure Do the following steps in the order given. 1. Turn the power switch at the rear of the monitor to OFF. 2. Remove the four screws attaching the power supply shield. To aid in disassembly, refer to “Disassembly Guidelines”...

  • Page 151: Solar 8000/View Power Supply

    Fluorinated and chlororinated cleaning agents may seriously damage the aluminum electrolytic capacitors in this assembly. CAUTION Keep circuit board mounted to metal sub-chassis at all times to avoid stressing solder joints and surface mount components. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 5-17 414993-001...

  • Page 152: Procedure

    ±0.25 kHz on the frequency counter. Completion This completes the power supply PCB calibration. • Remove test equipment and assemble unit. • Perform “Checkout Procedure” provided in Chapter 3: “Maintenance” before returning the unit to service. 5-18 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 153: Configuration

    CONFIGURATION Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...
  • Page 154 For your notes Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 155: Configuring A Monitor

    Programming Line Frequency (optional) • Programming Analog Output Levels for the Solar ECG Module (optional) • Programming Graph locations • Programming Defaults After completing all necessary procedures, perform the “Checkout Procedure” found in Chapter 3: “Maintenance.” Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...

  • Page 156: Programming Admit Menu

    Enter day and month from monitor screen with leading zeros. (July 4 = 0407) MENU SETUP ADMIT MENU ↑ ↓ 2. Rotate Trim Knob control to select the function of the monitor. 3. Press Trim Knob control to exit. Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 157: Programming Patient-Monitor Type

    2. Rotate Trim Knob control to select the type of environment the monitor will be used in. 3. Press Trim Knob control to exit. Your selection will be displayed at the top of the screen after the time. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...

  • Page 158: Programming Care Unit Name

    Enter day and month from monitor screen with leading zeros. (July 4 = 0407) MONITOR SETTINGS SET BED NUMBER ↑ ↓ 2. Using Trim Knob control, follow same procedure as listed above to change the bed number. Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 159: Selecting Monochrome For Solar 8000/View

    In most cases the brightness will require no additional configuration because the default video amplitude level is STANDARD (0.7 volts) for Display Brightness the Solar 8000/View display and set in the factory for the Solar 7000 display. For Solar 8000/View If the connected display requires more than 0.7 volts amplitude, the...

  • Page 160: Programming Line Frequency

    BOOT LOADER menu appears on the display. 2. Select SERVICE MENU. 3. Under the SET CONFIGURATION menu option, select the desired levels. Select 5V or 12V amplitude. Select 10 ms or 100 ms for pulse duration. Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 161: Programming Graph Locations

    Ensure the central station serial number and LAN address are programmed correctly. Completion The monitor is now ready for normal operation. At this time, perform the “Checkout Procedure” found in Chapter 3: “Maintenance.” Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...

  • Page 162: Updating Software

    Updating Software General Software downloading procedures are provided with each software upgrade kit. Contact your GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Service Representative for information on the latest software required for your equipment. To aid GE Medical Systems Information Technologies in determining your software needs, please complete the following: •...

  • Page 163: Advanced User Procedures

    Programming Internet Address • Reviewing Error Logs • Transferring Error Logs • Reviewing Event Logs After completing any of the procedures, it is recommended to perform the “Checkout Procedure” found in Chapter 3: “Maintenance.” Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 6-11 414993-001...

  • Page 164: Programming Time And Date

    DATE option and use the Trim Knob control. Set Date 3. To set the date, select SET DATE option from the time and date menu. A popup menu is displayed. Use the Trim knob control to select the date. 6-12 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 165: Changing Software Feature Level

    (OR) remote control, a specific update kit and instructions are required. Both kits listed below include the instructions, pn 404183-210. Remote Control Update Kits Item Part Number Operating Room Remote Control Update Kit 412977-002 Neonatal Remote Control Update Kit 412977-003 Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 6-13 414993-001...

  • Page 166: Transferring Monitor Defaults

    Transfer 1. At the server monitor, setup the monitor defaults you wish to store. (Refer to Monitor Setup in the Solar 7000/8000 Operator’s Manual.) 2. Once your defaults are set, execute the following menu sequence to store your monitor defaults. Starting from the MAIN menu select:...

  • Page 167: Copying Stored Monitor Defaults

    If another set of Defaults is desired, the user must manually select it from the RECALL DEFAULTS menu. After copying Monitor Defaults from another bed, verify that the defaults were transferred and arrhythmia levels are as desired. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 6-15 414993-001...

  • Page 168: Troubleshooting Monitor Defaults Transfer

    (i.e. FEATURE MISMATCH 7020, 7025, etc.). ERROR COPYING UNIT The server and client monitors are DEFAULTS - COUNTRY CODE set to different country codes (i.e. MISMATCH DEFAULT, FRANCE, or GERMANY). 6-16 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 169: Programming Ethernet Address

    SolarView remote display controller) until the BOOT LOADER menu appears on the display. • Select CHANGE ETHERNET ADDRESS in the SERVICE MENU. • Use the Trim Knob control to enter the last six digits of the Ethernet address. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 6-17 414993-001...

  • Page 170: Programming Internet Address

    Information Technologies uses is a class A address. In a class A address, the first byte represents the network ID to the Internet Protocol (IP) software and the last three bytes represent the specific node ID. At GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, we use the network ID of 126.

  • Page 171: Calculate Internet Address

    Enter the internet address using the Trim Knob control. Power Cycle Power cycle the monitor by turning the rear power switch OFF and then ON. This configures the monitor with the new programmed data. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 6-19 414993-001...

  • Page 172: Reviewing Error Logs

    Tram module. The error logs may also be transferred over the network to Logs a central station and copied onto diskette for further review or sent to GE Medical Systems Information Technologies personnel for review. The transferring procedure “Copying Error Log Files” is described later in this chapter.

  • Page 173: What Does An Error Log Contain

    If a problem with the network repeats frequently, the error log might consist only of errors from the last few hours. A sample monitor error log display appears as follows: Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 6-21 414993-001...

  • Page 174: What Error Data Is Useful

    For some categories of Tram-net network errors, two additional lines are added to the error log entry. Definition of Parameters Name Description Network Error identifies that a network error occurred. Channel Number identifies the network channel exhibiting the error. 6-22 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 175: What Do Error Codes Mean

    TRAM and enters an error log. Refer to the software compatibility listing in the SOFTWARE REVISION window. NOTE The monitor may be referred to as a display or scope in the error code descriptions. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 6-23 414993-001...

  • Page 176: What Does Severity Imply

    Recovery was not possible. This always is followed by a WARM START. Forced Restart the system was restarted by a known condition (internet address change, video test, etc). 6-24 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 177: Transferring Error Logs

    The remote terminal function is very useful for retrieving, viewing, and saving error logs from any GE Medical Systems Information Technologies patient monitoring equipment communicating on the Unity Network. Through a series of menus a device, such as a monitor, another central station, or parameter module, can be selected in any Care Unit.

  • Page 178: Select The Care Unit

    2. Once the Care Unit, device, and date have been specified the final step is to begin copying the error logs to the floppy diskette. 3. Insert a PC-formatted, high-density floppy diskette into the floppy diskette drive of the central station. 6-26 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 179: Copy Error Logs

    By pressing on the mechanical release bar inside the drive the floppy diskette can be forcibly ejected. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 6-27 414993-001...

  • Page 180: Reviewing Event Logs

    To clear all the events in the error log, select CLEAR SCOPE EVENTS menu option. Be aware that once the clear menu option is executed, all selected events in memory are erased. 6-28 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 181: What Does An Event Log Contain

    A sample monitor event log display appears as follows: For each event the index, date, and time are shown. These are followed by the event code, event-specific data and a textual description of the event code. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 6-29 414993-001...
  • Page 182 CONFIGURATION: Advanced User Procedures For your notes 6-30 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 183: Upper Level Assembly

    UPPER LEVEL ASSEMBLY Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 414993-001...
  • Page 184 UPPER LEVEL ASSEMBLY: For your notes Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 185: Solar 7000 Disassembly Guidelines

    UPPER LEVEL ASSEMBLY: Solar 7000 Disassembly Guidelines Solar 7000 Disassembly Guidelines General Two versions of the Solar 7000 monitor are available: color or monochrome. Follow the guidelines described when disassembling your version monitor. You will require a standard set of hand tools.

  • Page 186: Opening The Unit For Service

    UPPER LEVEL ASSEMBLY: Solar 7000 Disassembly Guidelines Opening the Unit for Use these step-by-step disassembly instructions when you need to remove various PCB assemblies from the monitor assembly. Service WARNING Make sure the monitor is not monitoring a patient, because monitoring will be interrupted.

  • Page 187: Main Processor Pcb Removal

    UPPER LEVEL ASSEMBLY: Solar 7000 Disassembly Guidelines Main Processor PCB 1. Remove two screws at the rear of the monitor to release the shield over the main processor PCB. Removal WARNING When you reassembly the unit, do not replace the shield backwards! You will short out the battery, damage boot code, and render the unit useless.

  • Page 188: Mono Crt Controller Or Color Deflection Pcb Removal

    UPPER LEVEL ASSEMBLY: Solar 7000 Disassembly Guidelines Mono CRT Controller or Do the following to remove the mono CRT controller or color deflection PCB. Color Deflection PCB 1. Remove all attaching harnesses. Removal 2. Remove four attaching screws and lift.

  • Page 189: Power Supply Removal

    UPPER LEVEL ASSEMBLY: Solar 7000 Disassembly Guidelines Power Supply Removal Do the following to access the power supply. WARNING Beware of ac line voltage at the power module. When rear power switch is OFF, ac line voltage is still present. Use an insulated screw driver at all times when making adjustments.

  • Page 190: Color Crt Controller Pcb Removal

    UPPER LEVEL ASSEMBLY: Solar 7000 Disassembly Guidelines Color CRT Controller PCB For color monitors only, do the following. Removal WARNING To avoid electrical shock on color units, do not touch the large heatsink connected to the nearby deflection PCB, pn 404642-00X, while the unit is ON.

  • Page 191: Ordering Parts For Solar 7000

    UPPER LEVEL ASSEMBLY: Ordering Parts for Solar 7000 Ordering Parts for Solar 7000 The parts lists and assembly drawings in this chapter supply enough detail for you to order parts for the assemblies considered field serviceable. If you require additional information, schematics, or troubleshooting assistance, contact Tech Support.

  • Page 192: Fuse Part Numbers

    UPPER LEVEL ASSEMBLY: Ordering Parts for Solar 7000 Fuse Part Numbers The monochrome monitor does not have replaceable fuses. For the color monitor, read the fuse rating at the rear of monitor to select correct fuse replacement. Use a single blade screwdriver to pop out of the panel above the AC main outlet to access the fuses.

  • Page 193: Solar 7000 Labels

    UPPER LEVEL ASSEMBLY: Ordering Parts for Solar 7000 Solar 7000 Labels The list of labels given below are determined by destination and are not included in the part lists included in this chapter. To reference item numbers, refer to the exploded views provided later in this chapter. Your model will not use all the labels listed.

  • Page 194: Exploded View (Color)

    4 PL SEE NOTE 1 2 PL 2 PL 2 PL 58 2 PL DETAIL A 2 PL 2 PL DETAIL B 2 PL 2 PL W6, W7 TORQUE NUT TO 10.0 IN-LBS 7-12 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...
  • Page 195 UPPER LEVEL ASSEMBLY: Exploded View (Color) PN 900618-001J 2 of 3 2 PL 4 PL 2 PL 4 PL 4 PL 2 PL 2 PL DETAIL C 4 PL 12 3 PL Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 7-13 414993-001...
  • Page 196 POWER MODULE (ITEM 46) SEE NOTE 4 NOTES: 1. LABEL (ITEM 50) TO BE MARKED: "SOLAR 7000 C", SERIAL NUMBER AND APPROPRIATE BARCODE. 2. LABEL (ITEM 77) TO BE MARKED AS FOLLOWS: "DIE IN DIESEM GERAT ENTSTEHENDE RONTGENSTRAHLUNG IST AUSREICHEND COLOR ABGESCHIRMT BESCHLEUNIGUNGSSPANNUNG <...

  • Page 197: Parts List

    Low-Voltage Power Supply 800974-001 Shipping Carton 415117-001 Bag, Anti-Static 405183-001 Color CRT Controller PCB 404641-009 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Field Service 414993-001 Manual (not Shown) Color Deflection PCB 404642-005 Main Processor PCB 800678-002 Screw, PNH, Phillips, 4-40 x 1-1/4 4502-440...
  • Page 198 Rear Panel, Power Supply 406093-001 Cable Assembly, Power Module-to-Safety Ground 406489-001 Fuse Holder 406448-001 Label, Icon Equipotential 70437-002 Modular Patient Monitor Accessories Service Manual 404183-150 (Not Shown) Screw, PNH, Phillips, 8-32 x 3/8 405318-008 7-16 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 199: Exploded View (Mono)

    4 PL 2 PL 4 PL 4 PL SEE NOTE 3 SEE NOTE 1 2 PL 2 PL 21 40 SEE DETAIL A W4, W5 2 PL A5, TORQUE NUT TO 10.0 IN-LBS Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 7-17 414993-001...
  • Page 200 UPPER LEVEL ASSEMBLY: Exploded View (Mono) PN 900619-001L 2 of 3 2 PL 4 PL 12 3 PL 7-18 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...
  • Page 201 DETAIL B REAR VIEW OF CRT (ITEM 43) NOTES: 1. LABEL (ITEM 50) TO BE MARKED: "SOLAR 7000", SERIAL NUMBER AND APPROPRIATE BARCODE. 3. LOOSE ITEMS MAY BE SHIPPED WITH THE UNIT IF SPACE PERMITS OR PACKAGED AND SHIPPED SEPARATELY.

  • Page 202: Parts List

    405183-001 Low-Voltage Power Supply 408102-002 Shipping Carton 415118-001 End Cap Insert, Foam, Right 404854-001 Permanent Magnet, Ceramic 405593-001 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Field Service 414993-001 Manual (Not Shown) Mono CRT Controller PCB 401550-006 Main Processor PCB 800678-002 Spring Extender 4552-002...
  • Page 203 Screw, PNH, Phillips, 6-32 1/4 45000-604 Standoff, Hex, 1-1/2 415145-001 Label, Icon Equipotential 70437-002 Modular Patient Monitor Accessories Service Manual 404183-150 (Not Shown) Tie Wrap 4535-001 Screw, PNH, Phillips, 8-32 x 3/8 405318-008 Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 7-21 414993-001...

  • Page 204: Solar 8000/View Disassembly Guidelines

    • Gray ribbon cables have retainer clips holding them in the connector. • Save and set aside all hardware for re-assembly. 7-22 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 205: Opening The Unit For Service

    Due to possible high voltage present, use an insulated screwdriver at all times when making adjustments. Disassembly 1. Remove the four screws attaching cover as shown. 2. Lift the cover directly up. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 7-23 414993-001...

  • Page 206: Main Processor Pcb Removal

    3. After removing the PCB, disconnect harness J1 and J8. 4. Remove the serial EEPROM U9 and insert it into the replacement main processor PCB. The serial EEPROM must stay with the unit. 7-24 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 207: Power Supply Removal

    PCB. CAUTION Keep circuit board mounted to metal sub-chassis at all times to avoid stressing solder joints and surface mount components. 3. Remove four recessed screws attaching the power supply assembly. Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 7-25 414993-001...
  • Page 208 45° angle. 5. Pull power supply out towards front of unit as shown below. CAUTION Fluorinated and chlorinated cleaning agents may seriously damage the aluminum electrolytic capacitors in this assembly. 7-26 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 209: Ordering Parts For Solar 8000/View

    If you require additional information or PCB schematics and parts lists, order the Solar 7000/8000/View Data Manual, pn 414993- 007. For troubleshooting assistance, contact Tech Support. To order parts, contact Service Parts at the address or telephone number listed on the “How to Reach Us...,”...

  • Page 210: Fuse Part Numbers

    Italian Keycap Label Set 415690-006 Dutch Keycap Label Set 415690-007 SolarView Keycap Label Set 417051-001 GE Label 415852-001 GE Company Label 415852-002 Fuse Ratings Label 415853-001 Label, Prescription Device 415043-002 Power Cord 80274-006 7-28 Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor Revision J 414993-001...

  • Page 211: Exploded View

    UPPER LEVEL ASSEMBLY: Exploded View PN 900691-001P Exploded View PN 900691-001P Revision J Solar 7000/8000/View Patient Monitor 7-29 414993-001...

  • Page 212: Parts List

    Spring Clip 4556-001 Harness, Power Supply 415735-001 Shipping Box (Not Shown) 422774-001 Box Insert (Not Shown) 2001621-001 Service Manual, Solar 7000/8000/View (Not Shown) 414993-001 Label, UL-2601 416338-002 Gasket, EMC 415484-001 Clip, Ferrite Bead 417061-001 Screw, BDGH, Nylon, 6-32 x 3/16...

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