If the ventilator has not been connected to the RKP previously, the RS-232 Output field will indicate and the ventilator must be configured for “Off” first use. To configure the ventilator: Press the field. A drop down box will appear. Use the scroll wheel to “Off” select then press the button. “VOXP” “ACCEPT” The field below the VOXP will show a baud rate of 38400. Press this field, scroll down to select then press the ACCEPT button. “19200” At this point I the VCA by briefly disconnecting the AC power “reset” connector from VCA then plugging it back in. You don’t have to wait any length of time. Doing this causes the VCA to immediately start transmitting data from the ventilator. If you don’t perform this step it could take a few minutes for the ventilator to start to the RKP. “talking’ 2. When configured, a icon will appear next to the RS-232 “connectivity” Output fields: This means everything is good to go! I suggest you check this screen with your first ventilator check each shift to make sure the ventilator is transmitting data to the VCA. If the connectivity icon is not showing up, try unplugging then reconnecting the AC power connector to the VCA. This usually resolves any issues. If you can’t get the icon to come on, give David a call to assist in troubleshooting the VCA. Signing on to the Knowledge Portal for Ventilator Therapy the URL address (https://www.carefusionanalytics.com) in the web browser and click ENTER. The CareFusion Integrated Analytics Solutions home page appears.
If the ventilator has not been connected to the RKP previously, the RS-232 Output field will indicate “Off” and the ventilator must be configured for first use. To configure the ventilator: Press the “Off” field. A drop down box will appear. Use the scroll wheel to select “VOXP” then press the “ACCEPT” button. The field below the VOXP will show a baud rate of 38400. Press this field, scroll down to select “19200” then press the ACCEPT button. At this point I “reset” the VCA by briefly disconnecting the AC power connector from VCA then plugging it back in. You don’t have to wait any length of time. Doing this causes the VCA to immediately start transmitting data from the ventilator. If you don’t perform this step it could take a few minutes for the ventilator to start “talking’ to the RKP. 2. When configured, a “connectivity” icon will appear next to the RS-232 Output fields: This means everything is good to go! I suggest you check this screen with your first ventilator check each shift to make sure the ventilator is transmitting data to the VCA. If the connectivity icon is not showing up, try unplugging then reconnecting the AC power connector to the VCA. This usually resolves any issues. If you can’t get the icon to come on, give David a call to assist in troubleshooting the VCA. Signing on to the Knowledge Portal for Ventilator Therapy the URL address (https://www.carefusionanalytics.com) in the web browser and click ENTER. The CareFusion Integrated Analytics Solutions home page appears.
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