Operation Manual

BFM-900
FETAL MONITOR (Ver 1.3)

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OPERATION MANUAL

BFM-900
FETAL MONITOR (Ver 1.3)
(FEB. 25. 2013)
 Table of Contents

Introduction 3 4.2 Installation of Main Body 18

General 3 4.3 Cable Connection 19
Warranty Period 4 4.4 Pinter Paper Loading 21
Service Request 5
How to contact us 6 Chapter 5. How to use BFM-900 22
5.1 Before using BFM-900 22
Chapter 1. How to use the User’s Manual 7 5.2 Using BFM-900 22
1.1 General 7 5.3 Basic Screen 23
1.2 Contents 7 5.4 Functions of Keys 25
1.3 Meaning of Symbols in the User’s Manual 8 5.5 Measurement of FHR and UC 26
5.6 FECG Measurement(Optional) 30
Chapter 2. Precautions for Us 9 5.7 How to use Event Mark 33
2.1 Precautions for Using-Environment 9 5.8 How to use the printer 33
2.2 Precautions for Electric Safety 11 5.9 Volume Control 36
2.3 Maintenance and Cleanness 12 5.10 Alarm On/Off 37
5.11 Sound 38
Chapter 3. Overview of BFM-900 13 5.12 Multi-Screen 39
3.1 Principle and Features of BFM-900 13 5.13 AST(Optional) 41
3.2 Composition 13 5.14 Shut down the systme 42
3.3 Parts 14
3.4 Symbols 17 Chapter 6. Setting by Menu Function 43
6.1 Record Setting 　 46
Chapter 4. How to install BFM-900 18 6.2 Trend Setting　 48
4.1 Precautions for Installation 18 6.3 Alarm Setting 50
 BFM-900

INTRODUCTION GENERAL

Thank you for buying BFM-900 (Fetal Monitor). For safe use, stable performance and follow-up
6.4 Channel Setting 52 management, please read this manual before using the device.
Before using the device, please read this manual to perfectly understand the basic function, using
6.5 Volume Setting 54
method and maintenance method of the device, so that you can assure the safe use and long-term
6.6 Setup Setting 55 stable performance of the device.

Chapter 7. Power 64 We, Bionics, provide you with reliable products only.

7.1 AC Power 64
•The device shall be assembled/extended/amended/repaired by us or the person certified by us.
7.2 Battery Power 64 •The device shall be installed meeting relevant regulations including electrical installation and etc.
•The device shall be used in accordance with the User’s Manual.

Chapter 8. Simple Troubleshooting 65

The device shall be used under the direction of the person who is medically certified.

Chapter 9. Specification 66 This device is used to monitor the fetus’s status.

For the patient’s safety, use only the parts and accessories recommended by us.
Appendix 70

If you connect the device with any part or accessory not specified in the User’s Manual, you shall
Warranty 71 notify it to us or any distributor who has the right to sell this product.

General 3
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WARRANTY PERIOD SERVICE REQUEST

•This product is made through strict quality management and test process. This product can be The service for Bionics products can be carried out by only Bionics Customer Service Dept or the
repaired, replaced or refunded in accordance with “Consumer’s Damage Compensation person certified of such service by Bionics. If the device is repaired or tried to be repaired by any
Regulation” noticed by Economic Planning Board. person other than such certified person for the warranty period, the warranty period shall be void.

•This product is warranted for 1 year. Bionics Customer Service Dept or any distributor certified of Bionics Product Service is obligated
to carry out any service requested by the user.
•If broken while being used normally, this product will be freely repaired by our service center
for such warranty period. If you find any problem on the device or any risk on the human body in any hospital and place
where the device is used, the maintenance/repair work shall be promptly and fully taken.
•If you find any problem on the device, please let us know the model name, device number,
purchasing date and breakage content. If you find any problem on the device, take the actions as follow:
•Please immediately contact our Customer Service Dept or any distributor representing us for
our service. Check the model name, product number, purchasing date, problem or question to
ask before contacting us.
•Our Customer Service Dept will check and solve the problem online first. If difficult to solve
the problem online, it will visit you to solve the problem immediately.

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HOW TO CONTACT US CHAPTER 1 How to use the User’s Manual

Please contact us at the following number to get various kinds of service, product information and
etc and to talk to the person in charge of sales. 1.1 General
Bionics service is always open to you. Please contact us at the number as follows:
•This device provides you with the exact and stable values (fetus’s heart rate, patient’s uterus
shrinking level and etc) measured on the patient and fetus and correct information of the
fetus’s status.
Customer BIONICS Co., Ltd.
•This manual covers BFM-900, a Fetal Monitor manufactured by Bionics, which is designed
Center Tel : 82-31-696-4899
for maximal user’s convenience. This manual consists of independent chapters. Some
information is specified several times here in this manual.
* Before making reservation on troubleshooting, please check the •This manual is a guidebook for efficient use of BFM-900. For clinical and pathological
model name, serial number, purchasing date and abnormality of the information about the device, please refer to basic relevant medical books. Then, you will use
damaged product. the function of the device better. If you refer to clinical books together with this manual, you
will expect more effects from using the device.
•If you find any Problem while using, please contact us or our A/S Reservation Office.

1.2 Contents

•The user must read the User’s Manual before using the device.
•This manual consists of the chapters as follow:

Chapter 1. How to use the User’s Manual

Chapter 2. Precautions for Use
Chapter 3. Overview of BFM-900
Chapter 4. How to install BFM-900
Chapter 5. How to use BFM-900
Chapter 6. Setting by Menu Function
Chapter 7. Use of Power
Chapter 8. Simple Troubleshooting
Chapter 9. Specification

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1.3 Meaning of Symbols in the User’ s Manual CHAPTER 2 Precautions for Use
•We have marked on the user manual to emphasize the following agreements. The user must
follow all warnings and remarks.
•In case of improper use or poor maintenance on the equipment resulting in product defect, 2.1 Precautions of Using-Environment
•Avoid using or storing the device under the environments as follow:
neither the manufacturer nor the distributor will be responsible for any damages.

“WARNING” is used to notify the possibility of critical injury, death, and physical and Keep it away from wet place Keep it away from direct
financial damage in case the warning is ignored or do not use it by wet hands. sunlight.

“PRECAUTION” is used to notify the possibility of non-critical injury in case the notice is
ignored

Avoid areas that have high fluctuations

in temperature. (Temperature Range for Keep it away from any
Use: 10℃~45℃, Humidity: 30% ~ 85%) electric heater.
“Note” is used to notify users of not dangerous but very important information regarding
equipment installation, usage, and maintenance

Avoid areas of high humidity or Avoid areas susceptible to

ventilation problems large shock or vibration

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2.2 Precautions for Electric Safety

Before using the device, please check the items as follow:

•Is the power supply line of the device proper? (100 - 240VAc).
•Is every connection part (power line or any optional device) connected to the device properly?
Avoid areas near Make sure to not let any dirt or
especially metallic objects from For correct connection method, see the Chapter 4.
chemicals or explosive gas
going inside the equipment •Is the device completely grounded?
(Otherwise, noise may be made.)

To avoid electrical noise or disturbance, install the device away from generators, X-ray devices,
Do not disassemble it. Do not power it on before broadcasting devices, and idle wires. Inaccurate reading may show in case above mentioned
We WILL NOT be responsible under completely installed.
any circumstances in this case. devices are nearby. The BFM-900 requires a separate power source and stable connection.
Otherwise, it may be damaged.
Inaccurate reading may show in case these devices are sharing the same power line.

BFM-900 is classified as follows:

Hold the plug to withdraw the Do not submerge the probe for - This device is I type-CF grade device in terms of electric shock.
power cord. 5 hours or longer. - It is improper to use this device nearby inflammable anesthetic and solvent.
- IEC/EN 60601-1 (Safety of Electric Medical Equipment) based noise making is A class. IEC/
EN 60601-1-2 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements) based noise proof is B level.
Basic environments for use are as follow:
• Temp : 10℃ ~ 45℃
• Pressure : 70 ~ 106 KPa
•Humidity : 30% ~ 85%

Basic environments for storage are as follow:

•Temp : -10℃ ~ 50℃
•Pressure : 70 ~ 106KPa
•Humidity : 20% ~ 95%

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2.3 Maintenance and Cleanness CHAPTER 3 Overview of BFM-900

You can maintain cleanliness on BFM-900 and its accessories (including the probe) in various
ways. Use the method provided below to avoid damage or contamination on the equipment.
3.1 Principle and Features of BFM-900
If you use materials that can damage the product, (non-approved cleaning material) the warranty
will be voided. BFM-900 is a Fetal Monitor, which basically measures the fetus’s heart rate and the patient’s uterus
shrinkage. BFM-900 sends supersonic signal to the patient’s abdomen and then measures the signal
returned from the fetus’s heart. It then sorts out the Doppler frequency from the returned signal and
converts it into the heart beat of the fetus. The signal is then analyzed and displayed as the fetus’s
heartbeat and printed out on a printer. The fetus’s heartbeat can be measured during the labor with
After cleaning the device, check the main body and the sensors very carefully. the FECG electrode, and the patient’s contraction level of uterus can be measured with pressure
If the device is overused and damaged, do not use it. sensors, as well as printing out the data to inform the level of her labor pain and frequency. BFM-
900 displays various signals on the LCD and the adjustments and values of the signals can easily be
controlled with simple key controls. BFM-900 is capable of measuring twin fetus, and supports an
Using warm water, clean the main body with alcohol on a soft cloth at least once a month, and do optional Ethernet controlled central monitoring system. It is also available AST(optional) function.
not use lacquer, thinner, ethylene, and acidic cleansers. These materials can damage the device.
3.2 Composition
The cable and accessories must be maintained to avoid contact with dirt and wiped down with
warm water (approximately 104℉) on a cloth pad, and use alcohol to clean it once a week. Basic Accessories
- Supersonic Probe (DOP I)
Do not dowse the connection parts of the accessories in liquid or detergent. Also, no liquid must - UC Probe
go in the connection part of the device or the accessories. - Event Mark Jack
- Printer Paper (1EA)
Our product can be used semipermanently. Please contact our Customer Service dept. or any - Power Cord (1EA)
distributor and then replace the parts, when wasting parts such as battery, LCD or LED and so on - User’s Manual (1 Volume)
have a problem. - Supersonic Gel
- Belt for Probe Fixation (3EA)

Options
- FECG Probe
- Central Monitoring Device Cable/Communication Program
- Cart
- AST Probe

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3.3 Parts ■Left Face

■Front Face & Control Panel

① DOP1 Probe Connection Part ② DOP2 / AST Probe Connection Part

③ UC Probe Connection Part ④ FECG Probe Connection Part
① 7″ LCD Panel ② Alarm LED Lamp ⑤ AC Power Switch ⑥ Mark Jack Connection Part
③ Warning On/Off Key ④ S/W Power Key ⑦ Ethernet Connection Part ⑧ Handle for Carriage
⑤ Multi-Screen Key ⑥ Freeze Key
⑦ Volume Key ⑧ UC Reference Key
⑨ Printer Key ⑩ ESC KEY
⑪ Encoder (or Rotary) Switch ⑫ 4″ Printer
⑬ A/C & Battery Power LED

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■Rear Face 3.4 Symbols

Symbol Description Symbol Description

Type CF Device,
Electric Shock Device Alarm On/Off
Protection

Type BF Device Power Switch

Warning or Precaution Change to Multi-Screen

(See the User’s Manual.) (Multi-Screen)

AC Main Power On/Off Wave-Form Stop (Freeze)

DOP1 Probe Connection Part Volume Control

DOP2 Probe Connection Part UC Reference Setting Display

UC Probe Connection Part Print Start/End

FECG Probe Connection Part Back to Default Screen (Exit)

Mark Jack Connection Part DC Communication Port

Ethernet Connection Terminal AC Power Input Part

Terminal for Equipotent by

Connection of Each Part of
(1) Handle for Carriage (2) ID LABEL Working by AC Input
Device/System without
(3) Ground Terminal (4) Adapter Power Connection Part Necessity of Ground Potential
(5) AC Power Connection Part (6) RS-232C Cable Connection Part
Working by Battery 15V-3A DC Power Input

REF Catalogue number Manufacturer

SN Serial number Date of manufacture

Do not disassemble the device. Otherwise, you may be electrically shocked. The device shall
not be disassembled by other than the person qualified for our product service. European Community User's Manual operating
EC REP
Representative instructions
Protection against vertically
0120 CE Mark
falling drops of water

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CHAPTER 4 How to install BFM-900 4.3 Cable Connection

1) Power Connection

4.1 Precautions for Installation

Precautions for Installation of BFM-900:

- BFM-900 shall be used at the ambient temperature of 10℃~45℃ and humidity of 30% ~ 85%.
- Check the connection status of Power Cord.
- Do not plug various cords into an electric consent.
- Place the main body on flat place.
- Ground it. (Otherwise, noise may be made).
- Do not use an electric cord that may generate noise.
Stick the Power Cable into BFM-900 Power Connection Terminal and change the Power Switch
- Probe may be damaged by impact. Do not get the Probe externally impacted nor submerge it in
of the left face into “On” status. Then, press the Power Switch on the front face for 1 second and
water or oil
the device is powered on.
- If Supersonic Probe used, it must be used with Supersonic Gel. After use, wash it clearly and store it.
- Install it considering the ambient temperature and humidity. Keep it away from dusty or
inflammable substances.
- All configuration settings are stored in the internal memory even after the device is powered off
and then turned back on. However, if the device has not been used for over ten years or an We recommend the power cable than the adaptor. The adaptor which is DC 15V and 3Amp is
external shock is applied to it, the stored data may be altered, and you must reconfigure the optional accessory.
information.

2) Connection of Main Body with Probe

- Connect the probe desired to be measured to the connection terminal part on the left face of the main body.
All configuration settings and trend data are not stored even after the device is powered off to - If not properly connected, problem may occur.
not use S/W power switch but A/C power switch.

4.2 Installation of Main Body

BFM-900 is designed to be easily used on a normal table, cart, or any other appliances commonly
found in a hospital environment. Normally, you can use the handle in the back of the device and
place it on a flat surface. Since the center of gravity of the device is low, key manipulation on the
device will not topple it over. It also does not slip. The LCD screen is designed to accommodate
for comfortable viewing by the user. In other words, the BFM-900 does not require any other extra
fastening device to use it.

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3) Ground Cable Connection 4.4 Printer Paper Loading

Connect the Ground Terminal of the main body with the Ground Terminal of the installation - In order to put the printing paper in the tray, push the buttons on the side of the front panel of the
place. printer door and pull forward.

- When you pull the door forward the door will open and you will see the area where you can place
the roll of printing paper, as well as the printer machine, and black roller on the inside of the door.

4) Ethernet Cable Connection (Optional)

Connect the Ethernet Connection Part of the main body with the Ethernet Terminal of the
installation place.

- Make sure the paper’s printing side is facing up and then close the printer door.

Printer paper should be printed side upward. If not, it will not be printed on the paper.

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CHAPTER 5 How to use BFM-900 Step 8) Multi-Screen Key is used to select various screen provided on the screen.
Step 9) Encoder Key is used to modify the menu configuration.
Step 10) If you want to wake up the baby during measuring, please remove the Doppler from
DOP2 and connect AST probe(optional). Then press the button on the AST probe on the
5.1 Before using BFM-900 patient’ s abdomen. It makes sound for waking up the baby. Please do not close this
device to the ear. It makes you harmful.
Check for following items before measuring the condition of the fetus.
•Possibilities of any mechanical danger
•Power plug and cable, and accessories
•All items and equipment necessary to measure and inspect the condition of the fetus
“ DO NOT CLOSE THE DEVICE TO THE EAR!”

When you keep or operate the product in large temperature difference, product
malfunctioning can be happened because of humidity of battery pack.
It s possible to not work for 2~3 seconds when the system turns on. This is for reading the
Please operate product after keep it room temperature for three hours. data. This is not out of order.

5.2 Using BFM-900 5.3 Basic Screen

Connect the probe you want to use on the main body. Normal procedure is as follows.
- Pre-labor diagnosis for non-twin fetus : DOP I Probe, UC Probe, Mark Jack
- Pre-labor diagnosis for twin fetus : DOP I Probe, DOP II Probe, UC Probe, Mark Jack
- During-labor diagnosis : FECG Probe
- Wake up the baby : AST probe(optional)

Step 1) Turn on the Power Switch. It takes about 2~3 seconds.

Step 2) You may modify the setting and data. (Refer to Chapter 6)
Step 3) Attach the probe to the patient. (Refer to 5.5, 5.6, and 5.7)
Step 4) Sound signal is heard and displayed on the LCD.
Step 5) Measured signal is displayed on the LCD as numbers and graphs.
Step 6) Record the measured readings with the print function.
Step 7) You may use the Freeze Key to capture a graph on screen.
① Sickbed Name
(Refer to relevant chapters for detailed information on measurement and configuration.)
② ID Check Result on DOP1 Probe

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③ ID Check Result on DOP2 Probe 5.4 Function of Keys

④ ID Check Result on UC Probe
⑤ ID Check Result on FECG Probe
⑥ Displays that the screen is not the basic screen but the multi-screen.
⑦ Displays that FHR and UC Symbols are frozen.
⑧ Alarm On/Off Status
⑨ Printer Status
⑩ Indicates whether the device works by AC Power or Battery Power; and Displays the charging
voltage level of Battery. ■Keys on Front Face
⑪ Printing Cycle for Printer Auto-Printing
⑫ Current Time (1) (Power): Power Switch
⑬ Displays that FHR (Fetus Heart Rate) I is input by Doppler Probe I.
(2) (Multi-Screen): Shows another prepared screen besides the basic screen.
⑭ Heart Rate Rhythm of FHR 1
⑮ Volume Level of FHR 1, which is displayed by 8 steps (3) (Freeze): shows the stopped wave-form.
⑯ BMP Value of FHR 1
⑰ Probe selected for FHR 2 (DOP 2 or FECG) (4) (Volume): adjusts the volume level together with Encoder Switch.
⑱ Heart Rate Rhythm of FHR 2 (5) (Reference): used to set UC value as the standard value (10)
⑲ Volume Level of FHR 2, which is displayed by 8 steps
⑳ BMP Value of FHR 2 or condition of AST probe connection (6) (Record or Print): Used as Print On/Off Key; and used by selection of item or setting
 UC Area value while menu working
 Bar Graph of Measured UC Value
(7) (Esc): Back to the previous default screen from the menu status
 Measured UC Value
 Uterus Shrinkage Cycle Area of UC (8) Encoder (or Rotary): Used to select various menus, change the setting values and adjust the volume
 Uterus Shrinkage Cycle of UC
 Graph Area of FHR 1 (DOP1) and FHR2 (DOP2, FECG)
 Graph Area of Mark Jack
 Graph Area of UC

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■Lamp ■Basic Screen by Probe Connection

If the DOP Probe is not attached, nothing shows on the screen where the heart rate is displayed,
and no sound or heart symbol signal shows.
If the DOP Probe is attached but not used, the status is Stand-By, and heartbeat area shows “---”
until the diagnosis starts. When the diagnosis starts, the calculated heartbeat shows on the screen.
The volume of the heartbeat sound is controlled by using the “Volume” and “Encoder” keys. If
The LED located on the key area of the front face Panel displays the status of the used Power. heartbeat is under 50 or heartbeat sound cannot be measured, heartbeat area shows “---”.
(1) (AC Power): LED lights up while AC Power being used
(2) (Battery): LED lights up while Battery Power being used If the heartbeat displayed on screen goes over or under the alarm level limit, an alarm will sound
and warning messages will show on screen. (Tarchycardia, Bradycardia).
■Alarm Lamp

The LED located on the top of the front face Panel displays Alarm, Alarm Stop, Heart Rate
Rhythm and etc.

5.5 Measurement of FHR and UC

Apply ample amount of Supersonic Gel on the surface of the Probe.

The DOP and UC Probe used in BFM-900 previous models are designed to be
used under water.

■Probe Connection
Connect DOP1, DOP2, at the bottom of the device and Doppler and UC Probe on the UC connect
Terminal. There are 2 Doppler probes and you may connect them to any one of the DOP1, DOP2
Terminals. When diagnosing twin fetus, connect both terminals. Make sure to select FHR 2 Area
as DOP 2 when diagnosing twin fetus.

When diagnosing two fetus, make sure to select FHR 2 area as DOP 2.

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Also, if the probe line is cut or the probe has been pulled off from the machine, and if it is disabled ■FHR Measurement
during usage, the ID Check symbol on the upper part of the screen turns black and white, and each (1) Touch the patient’s belly and search for the fetus’s back and place the DOP Probe. If the fetus
of the fields that displays readings will show “---”. And the “Probe OFF” message shows as well is positioned facing left or right, place the probe as shown on the picture.
as a beep (ding dong ding dong) is heard.

•If the probe is placed on the front of the fetus instead of the back, the focus tends to often
disrupt, and you may not get an accurate reading.
•If the fetus is facing up or down, take extra caution to place the probe. Place the probe around
the patient’s navel.
(2) Move the probe slightly around and locate the area where the fetus’s heartbeat sounds the
loudest, and then use the belt to fasten the probe.
•Do not adjust the volume until you have located an exact position with the probe.
•Place the probe at the exact location, that is, an area where the heartbeat is heard loud and
strong, and the FHR heartbeat rhythm symbol blinks in sync with the fetus’s heartbeat, and then
adjust the volume.
(3) When using the belt to fasten the probe, make sure it does not slip.

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•As shown above, the probe cable going up in the direction of the patient’s head can prevent The spiral intradermal electrode is made of stainless conductor needle attached to a plastic piece,
damage to the cable and the probe does not move as much. and the opposite side of the plastic piece has a ground electrode made of a stainless conductor.
(4) It is important to apply ample amount of Supersonic gel on the probe surface to get rid of air During labor, when you push the needle through the outer skin of the fetus’s head, the needle
bubbles in between the abdomen and the probe. bends as you twist it in and goes right under the outer layer of the fetus’s head skin. Once attached,
(5) BFM-900 uses a Button-Top styled DOP Probe. Insert the protruding buttons on the opposite this electrode is affixed securely and will not fall loose, but since the spiral needle is short it will
side of the DOP Probe surface to the Button-Hole on the belt under the patient. not cause any serious damage to the fetus. The principle behind this electrode’s measuring of ECG
(6) It takes 4 to 5 seconds for the heartbeat to show. Once a stable heartbeat is displayed the is by going through the epidermis of the fetus’s head skin. The surface of the plastic piece that
printing begins. comes in contact with the amniotic fluid functions as the ground and the opposite sides’ ampere
difference is measured from the epidermis. Since the amniotic fluid makes the entire body equally
■UC Measurement conductible but the epidermis of the fetus’s head not so equal, the electric potential between that
UC measurement uses an external attachable pressure sensor. Once the UC Probe is placed on the areas makes it a stable ECG reading area.
patient’s abdomen, the pressure fluctuation of the patient’s uterus enables the contraction level.
■Connection of FECG Transducer with Intradermal Electrode
(1) Place the belt underneath the back of the patient. The FECG measurement from BFM-900 is done by a spiral intradermal electrode connected to a
(2) Place the UC Probe on the highest point of the patient’s belly (Fundus: Usually about 10 cm FECG Transducer. Connect the FECG Transducer’s Connector part to the FECG Transducer
above the navel) or, the point on the patient’s belly where it has become the first place to connection Terminal at the bottom of the device.
harden up. FECG Transducer’s other end is connected to the two electrical lines of the intradermal electrode.
(3) Insert the protruding buttons on the opposite side of the UC Probe surface to the Button-Holes And the metal panel of the FECG Transducer is placed on top of the patient’s thigh and fastened
on the belt under the patient. The recommended tightness on the fastening of the belt is from with a belt. (From hereon the FECG Transducer and intradermal electrode are combined and
20 to 90. called the FECG Probe)
(4) If the UC Probe is attached but not in use, a meaningless number displays on the screen. When
using the UC Probe, press the “Reference” key to reset the default value of 10 on the front ■Basic Screen by FECG Connection
panel before use. BFM-900 shows the period of uterine contraction level to calculate. This To use FECG you must configure FHR II’s display area as FECG.
period also resets “0” by “Reference” key to calibrate.
(5) Once a stable UC value is found, the printing begins.

5.6 FECG Measurement (Optional)

The electrocardiogram (ECG) of the fetus uses the spiral intradermal electrode. If ECG reading
must be measured during the labor process, an electrode can be attached on the fetus’s body
(usually the head) through uterine cervix. The fetus inside the womb is still in the amniotic fluid,
and the fluid contains a lot of ions and cannot conduct electricity very well. Therefore, the surface
electrode cannot be used for that kind of a reason and only the intradermal method is used.

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And you must make sure the FECG Probe is attached. If it is not attached, there will show nothing 5.7 How to use Event Mark
on the FHR II value display area in the middle of the Basic Screen. Also, the heartbeat sound or
the symbol describing it will not be displayed. The purpose of the marking is to record the moment when the patient senses the start of the fetal
If the FECG Probe is attached but not in use, it becomes a Stand-By status and the heartbeat value movement. When you press the Mark switch during printing an arrow shows on the printing
shows on the Basic Screen as “0.” If the heartbeat is measured using the FECG Probe, the heart paper, as well as on the LCD screen. Mark Jack is connected to the left connection terminal of the
shaped symbol starts to blink. And a matching sound will beep at every heartbeat. The volume of device.
the sound can be adjusted using the “Volume” key and the Encoder.
If the heartbeat calculated by the FECG Probe’s input is over the set Alarm Level Limit, a warning
alarm will sound and corresponding message will display at the center of the Basic Screen
(Tarchycardia, Bradycardia). If the Probe’s line is suddenly cut, disconnected, or removed during
operation, the “PROBE OFF” message will display and a ‘ding dong ding dong’ beep will sound.
(Same as Doppler measurement)

■FECG Measurement

Intradermal Electrode is disposable. Do not reuse it.

(1) After connecting the FECG Transducer with the device, secure the FECG Transducer’s metal
panel to the patient’s thigh.
5.8 How to use Printer
(2) Connect the intradermal electrode to the FECG Transducer’s connection Terminal. (Refer to the
The printer used in BFM-900 is a 4 inch Porti-M400, made by Woo Shim. It uses 9V Power and
instruction manual provided in the intradermal electrode. Make sure the direction of the
the width of the printing paper is 112mm.
electrode is correct according to the standard procedure in the manual.) Press down the FECG
adapter plug at the end of the FECG Transducer and make sure the electrode wire is inserted in
■ Printer Operation
the terminal. The two wires of the intradermal electrode can not be connected to a same terminal.
(1) Press the “Print”(or “Record”) key once and the color of the printing symbol will change on
(3) Check the spiral needle direction of the intradermal electrode and insert the inradermal the LCD screen. And the FHR1, FHR2, UC, and the Fetal Movement (FM 1, FM 2) are
electrode into the fetus’s head skin and fix it. Then, the fetus’s heart rate will be displayed on recorded. FM will not be recorded by the user’s menu setting.
FHR II display area together with heartbeat sound and heartbeat rhythm. If not displayed, the (2) If you press the “Print” key once again the symbol disappears and the recording stops. The
intradermal electrode must not have been properly inserted. Printer scrolls out 1~2cm of extra sheet after the recording has stopped.

(3) The FHR 2 graph can be printed +20bpm more than the FHR 1 area.
(4) If the fetus’s heartbeat is stably measured, start printing.

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■ Auto Operation ■ FM Operation

(1) Control the print time. Print time is set by 10min, 20min, 30min, 40min, 50min, 60min and (1) FM record on the paper is decided by setting.
off. If you use “OFF”, it will stop printing by press the Print” button or out of paper. (2) After finishing the setting by users, it will apply to the initial printing. This setting does not
(2) After finishing the setting by users, it will apply to the initial printing. This setting does not apply during the printing. This setting also applies to the graph area.
apply during the printing. This setting also applies to the graph area.

■ FHR 2 Offset Operation

FM setting does not applied to the graph area. FM value is also not displayed in the trend
(1) Using 2 Probes simultaneously to measure FHR 1, 2, and the value comes out similar is when
screen. This setting only works during printing.
it’ s most effective. The Offset draws a graph by increasing +20bpm from the FHR 2 value.
(2) Before using the printer use the Encoder key to turn the Offset On.
(3) Once the “Offset : On” status is confirmed, another 20 is added to the FHR 2 value. After
finishing the setting by users, it will apply to the initial printing.
This setting does not apply during the printing. This setting stays even after the power has been During printing, you cannot change the printer setting. If you want to change the setting, you
turned off so if you do not want any offset for the next operation, you must reset the value. This should stop to print.
offset applies to the graph area also. If you want to use the changed setting from now, you should turn off the system to use power
button. If not, the setting value is not changed.
■ ZOOM Operation

(1) Use this function when you want to see the changes in the FHR more closely. ■ Reading the Recorded Sheet
(2) When you select “On” in the “Zoom” category in the Print Setup, the FHR area is expanded
Press the “Print” key once to begin recording and the sheet ejects as described below.
about 105 ~ 200 BPM than the normal range. After finishing the setting by users, it will apply
to the initial printing. This setting does not apply during the printing. ① The recording areas are divided into two main categories- the text area and the graph area. The
text shows as soon as the printing begins. Once the text portion is complete the graph printing
■ SPEED Operation begins. Once you press the key the individual values set up previously are printed. It also prints a
memo area for writing down information about the patient. Information contains the date and
(1) Control the print speed.(1cm/min, 2cm/min and 3cm/min)
time, and DOP 1, DOP 2 Probe, FECG Probe, and UC Probe usage. (Off Not in use, On In use).
(2) After finishing the setting by users, it will apply to the initial printing. This setting does not
And it records the FHR 1, FHR 2 area’ data Probe, print speed, brightness, printing interval, Zoom
apply during the printing. This setting also applies to the graph area.
usage, Offset usage, FM record usage, Alarm range, and the Bed Number.

■ CONTRAT Operation

(1) Control the contrast of print by 3-step. High number is thicker to print.
(2) After finishing the setting by users, it will apply to the initial printing. This setting does not
apply during the printing. This setting also applies to the graph area.

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5.9 Volume Control

The volume can be adjusted in 8 levels and there are two ways to control it. One is to use the
Encoder and control it from the menu, and the other is to use the “volume” key and the encoder.
The volume of Doppler I, II and Information can be adjusted. However, the volume of
Information can be adjusted only in the menu.

■Volume Change in the Menu

(1) Press the Encoder and the menu screen shows.

(2) Turn the Encoder left or right to select the volume tab.
(3) In the volume tab, press the encoder one more time to select the volume control.
(4) Turn the Encoder to select the area (FHR1, FHR2) and then press the Encoder.
(5) The area you want to control turns red and you can adjust it now. (2) When you press the Volume Key on the Basic Screen the volume level indicator shows a white
(6) Turn the Encoder to the right and the volume goes up. When it goes to the max value, it stays rectangular border. This rectangle indicates the adjustable volume level.
at the max level. (3) Press the Encoder at the desired level and the volume control operation is complete.
(7) Turn the Encoder to the left and the volume goes down. Once it reaches the minimum level it
stops there.
(8) Press the Encoder at the desired level and the volume control operation is complete. 5.10 Alarm On/Off

■Using the Volume Key 1) By default the Alarm function is On when you turn the Power on, and if the basic screen shows
a bell symbol without the X mark over it, the alarm function is on.
(1) Adjust the volume using the “volume” key and the Encoder.

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5.12 Multi-Screen

BFM-900 has three screens to provide the most comfortable and user friendly operating screen to
the user. They are the Basic Screen which has the graph area, the trend screen which shows the
data on a 24 hour and 1 second interval, and the value screen without the graphs.

<Basic Screen>

2) When the values go over or below the Alarm range the beep will sound. The user can stop the
alarm. Press the “SILENCE” on the front of the device and the bell symbol on the basic screen
has a X mark over it and the alarm is now disabled.
3) If you want to enable the alarm again, just press the “SILENCE” key one more time. Then the <Trend Screen>
X mark over the bell symbol disappears and the alarm is now enabled.

5.11 Sound

(1) Doppler Sound: This is the Doppler sound of the fetus’s heartbeat. The volume of this sound
can also be adjusted using the Volume Key and the Encoder in the menu screen.
(2) BEEP: The beep matches the fetus’s heartbeat while using the FECG Probe.
(3) Alarm: When a measured HR value exceeds the set range the beep will sound repeatedly.
(4) INFORMATION: When a probe is disconnected or the battery is low, or the printer door is
ajar, and when the printing paper is missing, a “ding dong” sound will repeat.
(5) When you adjust the volume level for the information category in the menu screen, the
loudness of the sounds will also be affected.

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If you press the “Multi-Screen” key once on the Basic Screen it switches to Trend Screen. 5.13 AST(Optional)
The Trend Screen has 24 hours worth of data displayed on the screen. It has a marking line that
you can use to control the Encoder either left or right to confirm the data on DOP1, DOP2, FECG, BFM-900 is designed to use AST to connect DOP 2 Prove connector. BFM-900 shows “(AST
and UC for each hour. The corresponding values are displayed on the right side of the screen. ON)” on the LCD area.
You can print select segments of the Trend Screen. Move the Encoder key left or right to select the
segment you wish to print and then press once at the start point, and adjust it to the end point and
press it one more time. You can not enter the menu in this case and only authorized function is the <Basic Screen>
use of the Encoder to print the segment. Press the “Print” key to print the segment once you have
selected the desired area. This information is displayed on the right side of the Trend Screen.
You can configure the segment width of the marking line in the menu.

<Value Screen>

Press the button on the AST probe on the patient’ s abdomen. It makes sound for waking up the
baby. Please do not close this device to the ear. It makes you harmful.

Press the “Multi-Screen” key to switch over to the value screen. Press the “Multi-Screen” once “ DO NOT CLOSE THE DEVICE TO THE EAR!”
again to switch over to the graph screen.
The value screen displays the FHR1 (DOP1), FHR2 (DOP2, FECG), and the UC values. It also
shows the heartbeat and the volume level for each corresponding values. The bar graph on the UC
value is also shown. At the bottom of the screen the alarm range is displayed in number values.

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5.14 Shut down the system CHAPTER 6 Setting by Menu Function

BFM-900 shows “POWER OFF” when press the S/W power switch or discharge of battery.
During shut down, it takes a time to save the setting and trend data.
Menu can be set only on the basic screen and numerical value screen. Menu cannot be set on the
trend screen.

Encoder Key changes various setting values as follow:

•Record : Sets the printer status: Printer Relevant Setting Value
•Trend : Trend Setting Status: Trend Relevant Setting Value
•Alarm : Alarm Sound Making Range
•Channel : Sets whether FHR2 is DOP2 or FECG
•Volume : Sets the volume level of FHR1 and FHR2; and sets the Information sound level
•Setting : Sets BED Number, Default Value and Date & Time

Step 1) Press the encoder key on the basic screen or number screen. Then, you will see a square
menu screen divided into many items. (Hereinafter, the examples display the basic screen
only.)

<Basic Screen>
BFM-900 shows “POWER OFF” when press the S/W power switch or discharge of battery.
During shut down, it takes a time to save the setting and trend data. There are dots for indicating
the shutting down progress. If there are not dots, please contact the customer service.

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<Number Screen> Step 3) P

 ress the encoder on the item desired to be set. Then, each relevant setting screen will be
displayed.
The setting screen will be described in more detailed later.

In this status, turn the ESC KEY or Encoder left/rightward to go to the Return. Then, press the
Encoder and you will get back to the Basic Screen. <Screen for Record Setting>
On the menu screen or the setting screen that is described in the following section, the ESC key
plays as HOT key to get back to the basic screen. Step 4) Press the Encoder key on the Return. Then, you will get back to the previous screen.

Step 2) Go to the item desired to be set on the menu screen by Encoder. As the Encoder moves,
the relevant area’s ground color changes moving up/downward. It indicates each relevant
item.

The Return always gets you back to the screen of the previous step. Press the ESC key to get
completely out of the menu setting status.

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6.1 Record Setting Step 2) Go to the detailed item (Auto, Offset, Zoom, SPD, CON, FM) desired to be set by
Encoder key and press the Encoder key. Then, the setting value is selected changing
Possible to set the printer relevant works reddish.

Symbol Description Setting Range Step 3) You can change the setting value by Encoder Key.
Auto Automatically records during the set time while printing 10,20,30,40,50,
60,OFF min
Zoom Extends FHR recording area of PRINT record paper. If ON, OFF
this function is selected, FHR area of the record paper will
change from the range of 50~240bpm to the range of
105~200bpm.
Offset If this function is selected, HR value of HR II will be ON, OFF
recorded adding 20bpm.
SPD PRINT Speed 1, 2, 3 cm/min
CONTRAST PRINT CONTRAST 1, 2, 3 steps
FM Print Fetal Movement ON, OFF

(If change the period of auto print, changed value will shows on the upper-right of LCD.)
Step 1) Put the setting area on the record item by encoder key on the menu screen and press the
encoder key. Then, the printer setting screen will be displayed.
Step 4) Press the encoder key. Then, the setting value is stored and you will get back to the step 1).
(Any changed value can be stored only when being ended by pressing the power key
switch. So, it is not stored if the power cord plugged out or the AC power switch on the
left face of the device is off.)

Step 5) You can get back to the previous step by pressing the Return. Or, if you do not have any
other content to change, you can get back to the basic screen by pressing the ESC key.

This system is not changed during printing.

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6.2 Trend Setting

Possible to set the trend relevant items

Symbol Description Setting Range

SPD Sets the graph speed of the data painted on the screen
1,2,3cm/min

INT Sets the interval of each data displayed on the Trend

1,10,30,60min
Screen
GRID Sets dim white grid mark on the graph area ground. On/Off
ERASE Erases 24-hour trend data

Step 1) Put the setting area on the trend item by encoder key on the menu screen and press the Step 2) Go to the detailed item (SPD, INT, Grid, ERASE) desired to be set by Encoder key and
encoder key. Then, the trend setting screen will be displayed. press the Encoder key. Then, the setting value is selected changing reddish.

Step 3) You can change the setting value by Encoder Key.

Step 4) Press the encoder key. Then, the setting value is stored and you will get back to the step 2).
 (Any changed value can be stored only when being ended by pressing the power key
switch. So, it is not stored if the power cord plugged out or the AC power switch on the
left face of the device is off.)

Step 5) You can get back to the previous step by pressing the Return. Or, if you do not have any
other content to change, you can get back to the basic screen by pressing the ESC key.

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6.3 Alarm Setting Step 2) Go to the detailed item (High, Low) desired to be set by Encoder key and press the
Encoder key. Then, the setting value is selected changing reddish.
Possible to set the Alarm Sounding Area
Step 3) You can change the setting value by Encoder Key. The setting value changes with the
Symbol Description Setting Range interval of 10bpm.

If HR value is measured not smaller than the top limit,

High 50 ~ 240 bpm Step 4) Press the encoder key. Then, the setting value is stored and you will get back to the step 2).
ALARM will be made.
(Any changed value can be stored only when being ended by pressing the power key
If HR value is measured not bigger than the bottom limit,
Low 50 ~ 240 bpm switch. So, it is not stored if the power cord plugged out or the AC power switch on the
ALARM will be made
left face of the device is off.)

Step 1) Put the setting area on the alarm item by encoder key on the menu screen and press the Step 5) You can get back to the previous step by pressing the Return. Or, if you do not have any
encoder key. Then, the alarm setting screen will be displayed. other content to change, you can get back to the basic screen by pressing the ESC key.

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6.4 Channel Setting (Setting of Using-Probe) Step 2) Go to the detailed item (FHR2) desired to be set by Encoder key and press the Encoder
key. Then, the setting value is selected changing reddish.
Possible to set the using-probe of the HR value displayed on FHR II area of the Basic Screen.
DOP II and FECG HR values are displayed on FHR II area in accordance with such set values. Step 3) You can change the setting value by Encoder Key.
HR I area is fixed at DOP Probe I.
Step 4) Press the encoder key. Then, the setting value is stored and you will get back to the step 2).
Symbol Description Setting Range (Any changed value can be stored only when being ended by pressing the power key
switch. So, it is not stored if the power cord plugged out or the AC power switch on the
FHRⅡ Using-Probe of HR Value Displayed on FHR II Area DOPⅡ, FECG left face of the device is off.)

Step 5) You can get back to the previous step by pressing the Return. Or, if you do not have any
Step 1) Put the setting area on the channel item by encoder key on the menu screen and press the
other content to change, you can get back to the basic screen by pressing the ESC key.
encoder key. Then, the channel setting screen will be displayed.

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6.5 Volume Setting Step 2) Go to the detailed item (FHR1, FHR2, HR, KEY) desired to be set by Encoder key and
press the Encoder key. Then, the setting value is selected changing reddish.
Possible to set the volume level for FHR1 and FHR2 respectively
Step 3) Possible to change the setting value of 0~7 steps by Encoder key
Symbol Description Setting Range

FHR1 Sets FHR1 volume that will be controlled by Encoder key 0 ~ 7 Step Step 4) Press the encoder key. Then, the setting value is stored and you will get back to the step 2).
(Any changed value can be stored only when being ended by pressing the power key
FHR2 Sets FHR2 volume that will be controlled by Encoder key 0 ~ 7 Step
switch. So, it is not stored if the power cord plugged out or the AC power switch on the
HR. Sets BEEP volume 0 ~ 7 Step left face of the device is off.)
KEY Sets KEY volume 0 ~ 7 Step
Step 5) You can get back to the previous step by pressing the Return. Or, if you do not have any
other content to change, you can get back to the basic screen by pressing the ESC key.
Step 1) Put the setting area on the volume item by encoder key on the menu screen and press the
encoder key. Then, the volume setting screen will be displayed.
6.6 Setup Setting

On the setup, it is possible to set the bed number, applied language, default value, date & time and
etc. If only one language is provided in the device, it cannot be changed.

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6.6.1 Bed Number Setting 6.6.2 Language Display

Possible to set the bed number of each sickbed The language currently applied onto the device is displayed.

Symbol Description Range

Symbol Description Setting Range
ENG : English GER : Germany
BED NUM Sets the sickbed’s Bed Number 0~99 LANGUAGE Set languages ITL : Italian SPN : Spanish
FRN : French RUS : Russia
CHI : China
Step 1) Put the setting area on the setup item by encoder key on the menu screen and press the
encoder key. Then, the setup setting screen will be displayed.

6.6.3 Default Setting

Step 2) Go to the detailed item (Bed No) desired to be set by Encoder key and press the Encoder
BFM-900 supports the demonstration mode for showing basic operation of device. If the
key. Then, the setting value is selected changing reddish.
demonstration mode is set, prepared data will be displayed on the screen.

Step 3) Possible to change the setting value of 1~99 Bed by Encoder key
Symbol Description

Step 4) Press the encoder key. Then, the setting value is stored and you will get back to the step 2). DEMO MODE Operates demonstraion
(Any changed value can be stored only when being ended by pressing the power key
switch. So, it is not stored if the power cord plugged out or the AC power switch on the
Step 1) Put the setting area on the setup item by encoder key on the menu screen and press the
left face of the device is off.)
encoder key. Then, the setup setting screen will be displayed.
Step 2) Go to the detailed item (DEMO MODE) desired to be set by Encoder key and press the
Step 5) You can get back to the previous step by pressing the Return. Or, if you do not have any
Encoder key. Then, the setting is changed “OFF” to “ON”.
other content to change, you can get back to the basic screen by pressing the ESC key.

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6.6.4 Default Setting

Every basic parameter except for time on the device is initialized.

Symbol Description

DEFAULT Initializes every basic parameters except for time

Step 1) Put the setting area on the setup item by encoder key on the menu screen and press the
encoder key. Then, the setup setting screen will be displayed.

Step 2) Go to the detailed item (Default) desired to be set by Encoder key and press the Encoder
key. Then, the setting values stored in the device will change to the default values.

(Changed value in the Demo Mode is not saved even if turn off the power to shut down. The
device will start again with “OFF” mode.)
Step 3) Press the encoder key. Then, the setting value is stored and you will get back to the step 2).
(Any changed value can be stored only when being ended by pressing the power key
Step 3) You can get back to the previous step by pressing the Return. Or, if you do not have any
switch. So, it is not stored if the power cord plugged out or the AC power switch on the
other content to change, you can get back to the basic screen by pressing the ESC key.
left face of the device is off.)

Step 4) You can get back to the previous step by pressing the Return. Or, if you do not have any
other content to change, you can get back to the basic screen by pressing the ESC key.

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6.6.5 Time Setting (Date and Time are set.)

Time can be set.

Symbol Description Setting Range

YEAR Sets the year 2000 ~ 2099

MONTH Sets the month Jan ~ Dec
DAY Sets the date 1 ~ 31
HOUR Sets the hour 0 ~ 23
MINUTE Sets the min 0 ~ 59

Step 4) Go to the detailed item desired to be set by Encoder key and press the Encoder key. Then,
Step 1) Put the setting area on the setup item by encoder key on the menu screen and press the the setting value is selected changing reddish.
encoder key. Then, the setup setting screen will be displayed. You can change the setting value by Encoder Key.

Step 5) Press the Encoder key. Then, the setting value is stored and you will get back to the step 3).
(Any changed value can be stored only when being ended by pressing the power key
switch. So, it is not stored if the power cord plugged out or the AC power switch on the
left face of the device is off.)

Step 6) You can get back to the previous step by pressing the Return. Or, if you do not have any
other content to change, you can get back to the basic screen by pressing the ESC key.

6.6.5 TCP/IP Setting

Step 2) Go to the detailed item (Time) desired to be set by Encoder key and press the Encoder key. Setting the IP address for communicating with central station system.

Step 3) Press the Encoder key. The detailed item (Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute) will be Symbol Description Setting Range
displayed again.
FETUS IP Setting the device IP. 0~255.0~255.0~255.0~255
HOST IP Setting the IP of Central System. 0~255.0~255.0~255.0~255

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Step 1) Put the setting area on the setup item by encoder key on the menu screen and press the
encoder key. Then, the setup setting screen will be displayed.

Step 2) Go to the detailed item (TCP/IP) desired to be set by Encoder key and press the
Encoder key.

Step 5) Go to the detailed item desired to be set by Encoder key and press the Encoder key.
Then, the setting value is selected changing reddish.
 You can change the setting value by Encoder Key. Then, the setting value is selected
changing reddish.

Step 6) Press the encoder key. Then, the setting value is stored and you will get back to the step
Step 3) Press the Encoder key, the detailed item (FETUS IP, HOST IP) will be displayed.
4). (Any changed value can be stored only when being ended by pressing the power key
switch. So, it is not stored if the power cord plugged out or the AC power switch on the
left face of the device is off.)

Step 7) You can get back to the previous step by pressing the Return. Or, if you do not have any
other content to change, you can get back to the basic screen by pressing the ESC key.

Step 4) Go to the detailed item desired to be set by Encoder key and press the Encoder key.
Then, the setting value is selected changing reddish.
You can change the setting value by Encoder Key.

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CHAPTER 7 Power CHAPTER 8 Simple Troubleshooting

BPM-900 is powered on by both AC/DC. It is powered on by AC basically. It is also powered This chapter covers simple troubleshooting methods. You may sometimes not be able to control
on by DC Battery while being carried. the device as you want or may not know what to do with the device while using the device. At
this moment, check the followings instead of thinking “It’s broken”
7.1 AC Power
•System Performance
When the AC Power is connected to the device the AC Power LED on the front of the device
Situation Checkpoint
will show a green light. If the device is not in use, it will revert to auto charge mode.
It is not powered. - AC power not plugged in
- Bad switch connection
7.2 BATTERY Power
It does not work normally. - Unstable connection
When you turn the power on without the AC Power connected, the device uses the battery to - Badly grounded
operate. When using the battery, the BATTERY LED will show a green light.
•While measuring FHR I, FHR II, UC and FECG:
- In case battery power is short:
When the internal charge level of the battery is under 9V, an alarm will sound and the batter Situation Checkpoint
icon on the screen will indicate Low Battery, and “LOW Battery” message will display as well On HR measured value - Check to see if the connection between the device and the
as the INFORMATION alarm. The device automatically shuts down after a few seconds, so display part, Probe Connection Terminal is normal.
you must immediately connect the power cord in order to continue using it. nothing is shown. - Check to see if the Probe is manufactured and provided
from our company. You must use the probe provided by us.
- Charging Time: 12 hours or longer
- Consecutive Using Time: 2 hours - Check to see if the FHR II measurement setting is correctly
done.
To ensure the lifecycle and safety of battery, please discharge the battery and then charge
perfectly again every six months. Also time-worn battery exceed 24 months should be replaced.
•While the printer working:
Lithium Battery Used Only
Situation Checkpoint

“PAPER OUT!” - Open the print door to make sure the paper is inserted
correctly. If there is no paper, please install more printing
paper.
If the device is not operating with battery, please do not open the device. It does not
replace the battery from the external. Do not dispose the battery in any dangerous place
For troubleshooting or repair, please contact our Customer Service Dept or A/S Reservation
for environmental protection.
Office.

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UC
CHAPTER 9 Specification
External Type
Frequency Response : DC ~ 0.5 Hz
Reference(Zero) Control
•Mechanical
Measurement Range : 0 ~ 99 units
Base Unit Size : 180mm(W) × 248 mm(H) × 175 mm(D)
Weight : less than 3.7Kg (with paper) FECG
FHR range : 50 ~ 240 bpm
•Monitor Environmental Specifications
Input Impedance : >10 M ohm
Temperature Range Input Circuit Current : Less than 40uA
Operating : 10 to 45℃ Baseline Recovery Time : Less than 5 seconds
Storage : -10 to 50℃ Input Signal Range : ±5mVpeak(DC offset : ±300mVpeak)
Relative Humidity Range Bandwidth : 0.5 to 35Hz
Operating : 30 ~ 85%
Storage : 20 ~ 95% Printer
Atmospheric Pressure Range Thermal Array Type
Operating : 70 ~ 106kPa Print Speed : 1,2,3 cm/min
Storage : 70 ~ 106kPa Print Contrast : 1,2,3 steps
Auto Print Period : 10,20,30,40,50,60,off min
•Power Specifications
FHR Print Area Zoom Function
Power Requirements : 100 - 240VAC, 50/60Hz, about 80VA FHR 2 Offset Function
Power Fail Protection FM On/Off Function
Battery Specifications :,Sealed Rechargeable Battery (11.1V 4.4Ah, Li-ion Battery) ROLL Type Paper
Operation Time : about 2 hours
Charge Time (after connection to AC power) : about 12 hours LCD
7 inch Wide Graphic Color LCD with LED Backlight
•Monitor Performance Specifications
Resolution : 480 X 234 pixels
Doppler
Pulsed Doppler Indicators
Ultrasound Frequency : 2.0 MHz Battery On (orange LED)
Intensity : <10mW/㎠ AC Power (green LED)
FHR Range : 50 ~ 240 bpm
FHR Accuracy : ±2% of range
Dual Doppler
Dual Fetal Movement Detection

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Display - Event Marker Jack 1 ea

Bed Number - Print Paper 1 ea
Probe IDs - Power cord 1 ea
Multi Screen State - Ultrasound Gel 1 set
Freeze State - Probe Belt 3 ea
Alarm On/Off State - Operation Manual 1 ea
Printing State
Auto period of a printer Optional Accessories
AC State & Low Battery State - FECG Probe
Time - Cart
Heart Rhythm - LAN CABLE & Program
Operation Channel - AST Probe
Volume State
FHR1(DOP1) Value & Wave •Product specification listed on the manual are subject to change according
FHR2(DOP2, FECG) Value & Wave to the our design change procedure without notice.
UC Value, Bar & Wave
UC Period
Mark Sign
24hr Trend Wave

Sound
Doppler Sound with Volume Control
FECG beep sound with Volume Control
Information Sound
Alarms Sound
HR Beep Sound
Key Sound

External Link
Ethernet & RS-232 port

Standard Accessories
- Ultrasound Doppler Probe 1 ea
- UC Probe 1 ea

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FETAL MONITOR BFM-900

APPENDIX: CTG(Cardio-Toco Graph) Analysis Results Report (Option)

This page is applicable for those purchasing CTG package (Cat No. BFM0901)

[Paper Feed Example]

---CTG REPORT
BED01 / 10 : 00
Warranty
HR : 000BPM
UC : 000CNT Product Name Fetal Monitor
000MARK
ACC : 00:00 Model Name BFM-900
DEC : 00:00
TAC : 00:00 Item Certificate No. No. 07-258
VAR000 Item Certified Date MAY. 09. 2007
FM :
LOSS : 00:00 Manufacturing No. No. 1936
LOW : 00:00
HYPOXIA : 1 Warranty Period For 1 year from purchasing date
: 00:00 Purchasing Date D/M/Y

• BED : BED No to Measurement Time (Ex. 10min) Customer Hospital Name:

• HR(bpm) : Average number of Baseline FHR during the analysis period Address:
• UC(Frequency / h) : Number of UC and frequency of UC per hour during the analysis period
• ACC(Frequency/h): : Number of acceleration and frequency of Acceleration per hour during
Name:
the analysis period Tel:
• DEC(Frequency /h) : Number of DEC and frequency of DEC per hour during the analysis period
• TACHY : MODERATE(>180bpm) : Time period in minute during which FHR is over than 180bpm Seller
• BRADY: SEVERE (<80bpm) : Time period in minute during which FHR is smaller than 90bpm Manufacturer
• FM : Fetal Movement time count
• LOSS : FHR loss signal count time
• LOW : Low Quality count time ※ Thank you for buying BFM-900.
※ This product is a medical device.
HYPOXIA : Preliminary diagnosis of fetal hypoxia ※ This product is under thorough quality management and complied with
When DOP_HR keep 20bpm lower than 120~160 which is normal for over 2 minutes, it could strict test.
※This product can be repaired, replaced or refunded in accordance with
be diagnosed as Hypoxia
“Consumer’s Damage Compensation Regulation” noticed by Economic
Planning Board.
HYPOXIA : 0̋ : if the numeric value is 0, it means Hypoxia does not happen and if it is 1,
it means Hypoxia happens in DOP1
00:00̋ indicates , regardless of the numbers of hypoxia which appeared over 2 minutes when
printing for 10 minutes, the total time which hypoxia have appeared, only in case of over
2 minutes of Hypoxia

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