Edc Module Diagnostics; Tools Required; Configuring Hyperterminal For Terminal Access To Edc Module - Philips CARDIOMD Service Manual

Diagnostic Software Utilities
5.6.2

EDC Module Diagnostics

The EDC board has a serial port that can be used for troubleshooting purposes using various
utilities resident within the EDC firmware. This section identifies only a few commands that may
be helpful in troubleshooting CardioMD system related failures.
5.6.2.1

Tools Required

•
NULL modem serial interface cable (DB9-female to DB9-female)
•
III When using a laptop acquisition PC (CardioMD Series III): An USB to RS 232 adapter, part
no. 3ACQ1669.
5.6.2.2

Configuring HyperTerminal for Terminal Access to EDC Module

Procedure
Note. To communicate with the EDC module,
you need a NULL modem serial interface
cable (DB9-female to DB9-female).
1. Connect one end of the serial interface
cable to the EDC ECG port labeled
A1 RS232. This requires that the ECG
cable be removed.
With a laptop acquisition PC (CardioMD
Series III):
2. Use the USB to RS 232 adapter to connect
the opposite end of the serial interface
cable to one of the acquisition PC's USB
ports.
With a tower acquisition PC (CardioMD
Series I and II):
3. Connect the opposite end of the cable to
the COM1 serial port on the CardioMD
Acquisition PC.
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Details
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I, II
ECG port
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