Chapter 1 -Introduction The data obtained by the DR200/HE Holter recorder is not analyzed at the time of recording. After the recording is complete, the data must be downloaded to a 5.2 or newer versions of the NorthEast Monitoring, Holter LX Analysis or HE/LX Analysis software for analysis.
This device contains an Intended Use internal lithium battery that may be recycled at end of The DR200/HE Holter Recorder is intended to life. This device and all be used for Holter recording for the detection other accessories should be...
For details about the information dis- gle-use silver/silver-chloride ECG electrodes. played on the LCD, refer to the hook-up The recorder uses NorthEast Monitoring directions that follow. shielded patient cables with either seven leads or five leads for a 3-channel Holter recording, or three leads for 2-channel Holter recording.
24 hours in high changes its performance, stop using immedi- resolution mode. ately and contact NorthEast Monitoring or your dealer. There are some SD Card types that may draw excessive power, and will therefore drain the The DR200/HE Holter Recorder contains no battery prematurely.
Chapter 2 - Holter Recording To use a DR200/HE Holter Recorder to record a patient’s long-term ECG (Holter), fol- low the appropriate steps listed below: Step 1 - Hook-up patient; Step 2 - Prepare the recorder Step 3 - Enter patient ID on recorder;...
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DR200/HE Operator’s Manual Holter Recording: Step 1: Hook-up Patient for Holter 5-LEAD PLACEMENT Channel 1: + Brown 5th rib, left anterior axillary line centered Channel 2: + Black 5th rib, left of mid-clavicular line Channel 3: + Black White right manubrium...
Tape Electrode Replace the battery cover by sliding it into the card slot until it clicks. “DR200/HE” will first appear on the screen Stress Loop and then the NorthEast Monitoring infor- mation will appear. Press ENTER to con- tinue.
DR200/HE Operator’s Manual Holter Recording: Step 3: Enter Patient ID Step 3: Enter Patient ID Step 4: Start Recording You will now see a screen with two choices: Once the LCD displays satisfactory lead “New Patient” and “Settings”. Since the...
DR200/HE Operator’s Manual Holter Recording: Power Loss Protection Feature Power Loss Protection Feature In Holter recording mode, as of software ver- sion 4.41, if the battery is removed and rein- serted within 12 hours, the recording will continue. (As of firmware version 1.09, restart time is up to 60 minutes, but for firmware ver- sions 1.08 and earlier, it is only up to 10 min-...
If your recorder is in Event mode, the 15-second countdown will begin when you put in a new battery. To interrupt the 15-second countdown, quickly press ENTER, down arrow, up arrow and then EVENT, in that order. You should now see the NorthEast Monitoring screen. Press ENTER to continue to move to the main menu.
DR200/HE Operator’s Manual Recorder Settings, Error Messages and Troubleshooting: Error Messages and About Hi Res / ch: For release 4.46, only 3 channel and Hi Res recording function correctly. To view the Serial No, the customer code (cc), Holter 1 & 2 channel should not be used.
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DR200/HE Operator’s Manual Recorder Settings, Error Messages and Troubleshooting: Error Messages and SD Card is write locked: Write Lock tab is set on the SD Card. Unlock Write Lock tab and try again. SD Setup Failure: Failure during write of patient ID to SD Card.
Do not submerge the recorder or its cables in water. Replace the cable on a regular basis or at the first sign of damage. At the end of their useful lives, all NorthEast Monitoring Inc. products should be disposed of following local ordinances.
DR200/HE Operator’s Manual Appendices: Appendix B: Batteries Heavy Duty Appendix B: Batteries Batteries that are labeled "Heavy Duty" vary The recorder uses one AA-size battery. This widely in capacity. The use of "Heavy Duty" bat- requirement may be fulfilled in a number of ways.
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DR200/HE Operator’s Manual Appendices: Appendix B: Batteries together so they are both discharged and charged together. Secondly, if the battery is too warm for any reason, it may shut down the charge early. For that reason the batteries should be charged at nor- mal room temperatures and it is often best not to cover the batteries in any way during the charge.
DR200/HE Operator’s Manual Appendices: Appendix C: Pacemaker Detection requirement is that there should be as few false Appendix C: Pacemaker pacemaker detections as possible. Detection False pacemaker detections are primarily caused by The recorder has a built-in pacemaker detection electrical events. Any external electrical signal that capability.
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions The NorthEast Monitoring DR200/HE Holter Recorder is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the NorthEast Monitoring DR200/HE Holter Recorder should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
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Appendices: Appendix D: EMC Information Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The NorthEast Monitoring DR200/HE Holter Recorders are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the recorder should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
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Appendices: Appendix D: EMC Information Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The NorthEast Monitoring DR200/HE Holter Recorders are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the recorder should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
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Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the NorthEast Monitoring DR200/HE Holter Recorders The NorthEast Monitoring DR200/HE Holter Recorders are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer of the user of the recorder...
DR200/HE Operator’s Manual Appendices: Appendix E: Extraction of ECG data on 3-channel Appendix E: Extraction of Appendix F: Accessories ECG data on 3-channel NEMCA144 - 5-Lead Patient Cable, It is possible to retrieve the raw ECG files from the Adult Small - 24”...
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