Control Modes - GE Panda iRes Warmer Operation And Maintenance Manual

Control Modes

The Panda Warmer has two control modes, Manual Mode and Baby Mode. In Manual Mode, the
warmer controls radiant heater output from a heater power percentage setting that you enter using
the control panel. In Baby Mode, the warmer controls radiant heater output based on temperature
readings from a probe attached to the baby's skin (skin probe) and a set temperature (set temp) you enter
using the control panel.
Manual Mode
WARNING:
Do not leave baby unattended while the warmer is in Manual Mode. Whenever possible,
use the warmer in the servo-control mode (Baby Mode). The Manual Mode requires
constant monitoring of the baby's condition by the caregiver.
Baby Mode
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Description
Step
1 Manual Mode - Set heater power.
After completing warm up and pushing the
"Admit Baby" key, or the "APGAR On/Off"
key the warmer starts in the Manual Mode
with a default 100% heater power setting.
The percentage of full power can be
adjusted in 5% increments using the
temperature/power keys on the left of the
display.
You can monitor the baby's temperature
with a skin probe in the Manual Mode,
shown in the upper left corner of the display,
but it does not control heater output. If you
intend to use Manual Mode for a prolonged
period of time a skin probe should be
attached to the baby.
Description
Step
1 Baby Mode - Adjust set temperature.
In the Baby Mode the warmer controls
heater output to a desired baby set
temp you enter. Heater output is based
on measured differences between the
set temperature and the skin probe
temperature reading. You can enter desired
set temperatures from 34 to 37.5 °C using
the increase/decrease keys on the left of
the display, and this value is shown above
the power indicator bar graph in white
numerals slightly smaller than the baby's
actual temperature. Baby temperature is
shown in green in the upper left corner of
the display.
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