SERVICE MANUAL

Electrocardiograph
ECG-1250
ECG-1250A
ECG-1250C
ECG-1250K
ECG-1250P

First Edition: 09 Mar 2006

Sixth Edition: 16 Dec 2016

0634-900121E
Printed: 2017/01/23
 Electrocardiograph
ECG-1250
ECG-1250A
ECG-1250C
ECG-1250K
ECG-1250P

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on this manual, please contact us at:
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In order to use this product safely and fully understand all its functions, make sure to read this manual before using the
product.

Keep this manual near the instrument or in the reach of the operator and refer to it whenever the operation is unclear.

This product stores personal patient information. Manage and operate the information appropriately.

Patient names on the screen shots and recording examples in this manual are fictional and any resemblance to any
person living or dead is purely coincidental.

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

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may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopied, recorded,
or otherwise) without the prior written permission of Nihon Kohden.

Trademark

The mark printed on the SD card that is used in this instrument is a trademark. The company name and model name are
trademarks and registered trademarks of each company.
 Contents 1

2
GENERAL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................. i
3
WARRANTY POLICY.......................................................................................................... ii
EMC RELATED CAUTION ..................................................................................................iii
4
Conventions Used in this Manual and Instrument .............................................................. v
Warnings, Cautions and Notes ................................................................................. v 5

6
Section 1 General.................................................................................... 1.1
Introduction....................................................................................................................... 1.2
General Information on Servicing..................................................................................... 1.3
Service Policy and Service Parts...................................................................................... 1.5
Service Policy......................................................................................................... 1.5
Service Parts.......................................................................................................... 1.5
Specifications.................................................................................................................... 1.6
ECG Input............................................................................................................... 1.6
Waveform Data Processor...................................................................................... 1.6
Recorder................................................................................................................. 1.6
External Input/Output.............................................................................................. 1.6
Power Requirement................................................................................................ 1.6
Color LCD (with backlight)...................................................................................... 1.7
Environment........................................................................................................... 1.7
Performance........................................................................................................... 1.7
Dimensions and Weight.......................................................................................... 1.7
Safety Standard...................................................................................................... 1.7
Electromagnetic Compatibility................................................................................ 1.8
Panel Descriptions............................................................................................................ 1.9
Top View................................................................................................................. 1.9
Operation Panel.................................................................................................... 1.10
Right Side Panel................................................................................................... 1.11
Rear Panel............................................................................................................ 1.12
Patient Cable........................................................................................................ 1.12
Composition.................................................................................................................... 1.13
ECG-1250A/K....................................................................................................... 1.13
ECG-1250C.......................................................................................................... 1.14
ECG-1250P.......................................................................................................... 1.14
Location.......................................................................................................................... 1.15
Connector Pin Assignment............................................................................................. 1.16
EXT-IN/CRO-OUT Socket..................................................................................... 1.16
Block Diagram................................................................................................................. 1.17
Outline of Operation........................................................................................................ 1.18
Main Board........................................................................................................... 1.18
Power Board......................................................................................................... 1.18
Key Board............................................................................................................. 1.18
Power.............................................................................................................................. 1.19

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Section 2 Troubleshooting..................................................................... 2.1

How to Troubleshoot......................................................................................................... 2.2
Check Flow for Power Problem......................................................................................... 2.3
Operation.......................................................................................................................... 2.5
Recording......................................................................................................................... 2.6
System Information........................................................................................................... 2.7

Section 3 Maintenance........................................................................... 3.1

Periodic Replacement Schedule....................................................................................... 3.3
Cleaning the Parts............................................................................................................ 3.4
Cleaning the Thermal Head.................................................................................... 3.4
Cleaning the Sensors............................................................................................. 3.4
Cleaning the Motor and Adding the Grease........................................................... 3.5
Setting the Date and Time................................................................................................ 3.6
Saving the System Settings.............................................................................................. 3.8
Loading the System Settings.......................................................................................... 3.10
System Test.................................................................................................................... 3.12
Displaying the System Test Screen...................................................................... 3.12
User Mode.................................................................................................. 3.12
Service Mode............................................................................................. 3.12
Demonstration Waveform..................................................................................... 3.13
Recorder Test....................................................................................................... 3.13
Thermal Head Test............................................................................................... 3.14
Adjust Recording Darkness.................................................................................. 3.15
Key Test................................................................................................................ 3.15
Memory Test......................................................................................................... 3.16
LCD/LED Test....................................................................................................... 3.16
Electrode Input Test.............................................................................................. 3.17
ECG Input Circuit Test.......................................................................................... 3.18
CRO/EXR1 Test.................................................................................................... 3.19
USB Test............................................................................................................... 3.20
Initialize System Settings...................................................................................... 3.20
Display Internal Information.................................................................................. 3.20
Display Model Information.................................................................................... 3.20
Adjust Cue Mark................................................................................................... 3.20
Load Local Language........................................................................................... 3.21
Initialize Flash Memory......................................................................................... 3.21
Display SD Card Information................................................................................ 3.21
Update Program................................................................................................... 3.21
Initialize All Memory.............................................................................................. 3.21
Feed Roller Setting............................................................................................... 3.21
Area Setting.......................................................................................................... 3.21
Adjusting the Recording Darkness................................................................................. 3.22
Initializing Settings.......................................................................................................... 3.23
Initializing System Settings................................................................................... 3.23
Initializing All Memory........................................................................................... 3.23
Displaying the Software Version, Internal Voltage and SD Card Information.................. 3.24
Displaying the Software Version........................................................................... 3.24

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Displaying the Internal Voltage............................................................................. 3.24 1

Displaying the SD Card Information..................................................................... 3.24
Adjusting the Cue Mark.................................................................................................. 3.25 2
Changing the Language................................................................................................. 3.26
Changing the Language to Local Language......................................................... 3.26 3
Returning the Language to English...................................................................... 3.26
Upgrading the Software.................................................................................................. 3.27 4
Setting the Diameter of the Platen Roller....................................................................... 3.28
Setting the Area for Wireless LAN.................................................................................. 3.29 5
Periodic Inspection.......................................................................................................... 3.30
Overview............................................................................................................... 3.30
6
Operation.............................................................................................................. 3.31
LCD...................................................................................................................... 3.31
Recorder............................................................................................................... 3.32
Safety.................................................................................................................... 3.33

Section 4 Disassembly and Assembly.................................................. 4.1

Before You Begin............................................................................................................... 4.2
Required Tools........................................................................................................ 4.2
Connection Diagram......................................................................................................... 4.3
Removing the Top Case.................................................................................................... 4.4
Attaching the Top Case........................................................................................... 4.4
Removing the Key Board.................................................................................................. 4.5
Attaching the Key Board......................................................................................... 4.6
Removing the Inverter Board............................................................................................ 4.7
Attaching the Inverter Board................................................................................... 4.7
Removing the LCD Unit.................................................................................................... 4.8
Attaching the LCD Unit........................................................................................... 4.8
Removing the Main Board................................................................................................ 4.9
Attaching the Main Board....................................................................................... 4.9
Removing the Thermal Head.......................................................................................... 4.10
Attaching the Thermal Head................................................................................. 4.10
Removing the Motor Assy............................................................................................... 4.11
Attaching the Motor Assy...................................................................................... 4.11
Removing the Power Board............................................................................................ 4.12
Attaching the Power Board................................................................................... 4.12
Removing the Magazine Assy........................................................................................ 4.13
Attaching the Magazine Assy............................................................................... 4.13
Removing the Open Button............................................................................................ 4.14
Attaching the Open Button................................................................................... 4.14
Removing the Speaker................................................................................................... 4.15
Attaching the Speaker.......................................................................................... 4.15
The Fuse Locations........................................................................................................ 4.16

Section 5 Replaceable Parts List........................................................... 5.1

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Section 6 Additional Information (LCD Unit)........................................ 6.1

General............................................................................................................................. 6.2
Changed Replaceable Parts List...................................................................................... 6.3
Replacement Procedure................................................................................................... 6.4

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 GENERAL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
This device is intended for use only by qualified medical personnel.
Use only Nihon Kohden approved products with this device. Use of non-approved products
or in a non-approved manner may affect the performance specifications of the device. This
includes, but is not limited to, battery, recording paper, pens, extension cables and AC power.

Please read these precautions thoroughly before attempting to operate the instrument.

1. To safely and effectively use the instrument, its operation must be fully understood.

2. When installing or storing the instrument, take the following precautions.

(1) Avoid moisture or contact with water, extreme atmospheric pressure, excessive humidity and temperatures,
poorly ventilated areas, and dust, saline or sulphuric air.
(2) Place the instrument on an even, level floor. Avoid vibration and mechanical shock, even during transport.
(3) Avoid placing in an area where chemicals are stored or where there is danger of gas leakage.
(4) The power line source to be applied to the instrument must correspond in frequency and voltage to product
specifications, and have sufficient current capacity.
(5) Choose a room where a proper grounding facility is available.

3. Before Operation
(1) Check that the instrument is in perfect operating order.
(2) Check that the instrument is grounded properly.
(3) Check that all cords are connected properly.
(4) Pay extra attention when the instrument is combined with other instruments to avoid misdiagnosis or other
problems.
(5) All circuitry used for direct patient connection must be doubly checked.
(6) Check that battery level is acceptable and battery condition is good when using battery-operated models.

4. During Operation
(1) Both the instrument and the patient must receive continual, careful attention.
(2) Turn power off or remove electrodes and/or transducers when necessary to assure the patient’s safety.
(3) Avoid direct contact between the instrument housing and the patient.

5. To Shutdown After Use

(1) Turn power off with all controls returned to their original positions.
(2) Remove the cords gently; do not use force to remove them.
(3) Remove the power cord from the AC SOURCE socket to isolate the instrument from the AC supply mains.
(4) Clean the instrument together with all accessories for their next use.

6. The instrument must receive expert, professional attention for maintenance and repairs. When the instrument is
not functioning properly, it should be clearly marked to avoid operation while it is out of order.

7. The instrument must not be altered or modified in any way.

8. Maintenance and Inspection

(1) The instrument and specified parts must undergo regular maintenance inspection at the interval which is specified
after the GENERAL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS section.

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 (2) If stored for extended periods without being used, make sure prior to operation that the instrument is in perfect
operating condition.
(3) Technical information such as parts list, descriptions, calibration instructions or other information is available for
qualified user technical personnel upon request from your Nihon Kohden representative.

9. When the instrument is used with an electrosurgical instrument, pay careful attention to the application and/or
location of electrodes and/or transducers to avoid possible burn to the patient.

10. When the instrument is used with a defibrillator, make sure that the instrument is protected against defibrillator
discharge. If not, remove patient cables and/or transducers from the instrument to avoid possible damage.

WARRANTY POLICY
Nihon Kohden Corporation (NKC) shall warrant its products against all defects in materials and workmanship for one year
from the date of delivery. However, consumable materials such as recording paper, ink, stylus and battery are excluded
from the warranty.

NKC or its authorized agents will repair or replace any products which prove to be defective during the warranty period,
provided these products are used as prescribed by the operating instructions given in the operator’s and service manuals.

No other party is authorized to make any warranty or assume liability for NKC’s products. NKC will not recognize any
other warranty, either implied or in writing. In addition, service, technical modification or any other product change
performed by someone other than NKC or its authorized agents without prior consent of NKC may be cause for voiding
this warranty.

Defective products or parts must be returned to NKC or its authorized agents, along with an explanation of the failure.
Shipping costs must be pre-paid.

This warranty does not apply to products that have been modified, disassembled, reinstalled or repaired without Nihon
Kohden approval or which have been subjected to neglect or accident, damage due to accident, fire, lightning, vandalism,
water or other casualty, improper installation or application, or on which the original identification marks have been
removed.

In the USA and Canada other warranty policies may apply.

CAUTION
United States law restricts this product to sale by or on the order of a physician.

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 EMC RELATED CAUTION
This equipment and/or system complies with IEC 60601-1-2 International Standard for electromagnetic
compatibility for medical electrical equipment and/or system. However, an electromagnetic environment that
exceeds the limits or levels stipulated in IEC 60601-1-2, can cause harmful interference to the equipment
and/or system or cause the equipment and/or system to fail to perform its intended function or degrade
its intended performance. Therefore, during the operation of the equipment and/or system, if there is any
undesired deviation from its intended operational performance, you must avoid, identify and resolve the
adverse electromagnetic effect before continuing to use the equipment and/or system.

The following describes some common interference sources and remedial actions:

1. Strong electromagnetic interference from a nearby emitter source such as an authorized radio station
or cellular phone:
Install the equipment and/or system at another location. Keep the emitter source such as cellular phone
away from the equipment and/or system, or turn off the cellular phone.

2. Radio-frequency interference from other equipment through the AC power supply of the equipment and/
or system:
Identify the cause of this interference and if possible remove this interference source. If this is not
possible, use a different power supply.

3. Effect of direct or indirect electrostatic discharge:

Make sure all users and patients in contact with the equipment and/or system are free from direct or
indirect electrostatic energy before using it. A humid room can help lessen this problem.

4. Electromagnetic interference with any radio wave receiver such as radio or television:
If the equipment and/or system interferes with any radio wave receiver, locate the equipment and/or
system as far as possible from the radio wave receiver.

5. Interference of lightning:
When lightning occurs near the location where the equipment and/or system is installed, it may induce
an excessive voltage in the equipment and/or system. In such a case, disconnect the AC power cord
from the equipment and/or system and operate the equipment and/or system by battery power, or use
an uninterruptible power supply.

6. Use with other equipment:

When the equipment and/or system is adjacent to or stacked with other equipment, the equipment
and/or system may affect the other equipment. Before use, check that the equipment and/or system
operates normally with the other equipment.

7. Use of unspecified accessory, transducer and/or cable:

When an unspecified accessory, transducer and/or cable is connected to this equipment and/or system,
it may cause increased electromagnetic emission or decreased electromagnetic immunity. The specified
configuration of this equipment and/or system complies with the electromagnetic requirements with the
specified configuration. Only use this equipment and/or system with the specified configuration.

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8. Use of unspecified configuration:
When the equipment and/or system is used with the unspecified system configuration different than
the configuration of EMC testing, it may cause increased electromagnetic emission or decreased
electromagnetic immunity. Only use this equipment and/or system with the specified configuration.

9. Measurement with excessive sensitivity:

The equipment and/or system is designed to measure bioelectrical signals with a specified sensitivity. If
the equipment and/or system is used with excessive sensitivity, artifact may appear by electromagnetic
interference and this may cause mis-diagnosis. When unexpected artifact appears, inspect the
surrounding electromagnetic conditions and remove this artifact source.

10. Use with radiation therapy equipment:

When the equipment and/or system is used in a radiotherapy room, it may cause failure or malfunction
due to electromagnetic radiation or corpuscular radiation. When you bring the equipment and/or system
into a radiotherapy room, constantly observe the operation. Prepare countermeasures in case of failure
or malfunction.

If the above suggested remedial actions do not solve the problem, consult your Nihon Kohden
representative for additional suggestions.

For EMC compliance, refer to “Specifications - Electromagnetic Compatibility” in the General section.

The CE mark is a protected conformity mark of the European Community. Products with the CE mark comply
with the requirements of the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC.

The CE mark only applies to the ECG-1250K Electrocardiograph.

NOTE about Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC
For the member states of the European Union only:
The purpose of WEEE directive 2002/96/EC is, as a first priority, the prevention of waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE), and in addition, the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of such
wastes so as to reduce the disposal of waste. Contact your Nihon Kohden representative for disposal.

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 Conventions Used in this Manual and Instrument

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Warnings, cautions and notes are used in this manual to alert or signal the reader to specific information.

WARNING
A warning alerts the user to possible injury or death associated with the use or misuse of the instrument.

CAUTION
A caution alerts the user to possible injury or problems with the instrument associated with its use or
misuse such as instrument malfunction, instrument failure, damage to the instrument, or damage to other
property.

NOTE
A note provides specific information, in the form of recommendations, prerequirements, alternative methods or
supplemental information.

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 Section 1 General 1

Introduction........................................................................................................................................................... 1.2
General Information on Servicing......................................................................................................................... 1.3
Service Policy and Service Parts......................................................................................................................... 1.5
Service Policy............................................................................................................................................. 1.5
Service Parts.............................................................................................................................................. 1.5
Specifications....................................................................................................................................................... 1.6
ECG Input................................................................................................................................................... 1.6
Waveform Data Processor......................................................................................................................... 1.6
Recorder..................................................................................................................................................... 1.6
External Input/Output................................................................................................................................. 1.6
Power Requirement.................................................................................................................................... 1.6
Color LCD (with backlight).......................................................................................................................... 1.7
Environment............................................................................................................................................... 1.7
Performance............................................................................................................................................... 1.7
Dimensions and Weight.............................................................................................................................. 1.7
Safety Standard.......................................................................................................................................... 1.7
Electromagnetic Compatibility.................................................................................................................... 1.8
Panel Descriptions................................................................................................................................................ 1.9
Top View..................................................................................................................................................... 1.9
Operation Panel....................................................................................................................................... 1.10
Right Side Panel....................................................................................................................................... 1.11
Rear Panel............................................................................................................................................... 1.12
Patient Cable............................................................................................................................................ 1.12
Composition........................................................................................................................................................ 1.13
ECG-1250A/K........................................................................................................................................... 1.13
ECG-1250C.............................................................................................................................................. 1.14
ECG-1250P.............................................................................................................................................. 1.14
Location.............................................................................................................................................................. 1.15
Connector Pin Assignment................................................................................................................................. 1.16
EXT-IN/CRO-OUT Socket........................................................................................................................ 1.16
Block Diagram.................................................................................................................................................... 1.17
Outline of Operation........................................................................................................................................... 1.18
Main Board............................................................................................................................................... 1.18
Power Board............................................................................................................................................. 1.18
Key Board................................................................................................................................................. 1.18
Power.................................................................................................................................................................. 1.19

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Introduction

This service manual provides useful information to qualified service personnel

to understand, troubleshoot, service, maintain and repair the ECG-1250A/C/K/P
Electrocardiograph (referred to in this service manual as “the instrument”).

All replaceable parts or units of this instrument and its optional units are clearly
listed with exploded illustrations to help you locate the parts quickly.

The TFT LCD unit is installed in ECG-1250A (serial number 00276 or later)
and ECG-1250K (serial number 03929 or later). Refer to Section 6 “Additional
Information (LCD Unit)”.

NOTE
When replacing the LCD unit, always confirm which LCD unit should be
used, STN or TFT. If the wrong LCD unit is installed and the instrument is
turned on, the instrument may be damaged due to signal difference.

The information in the operator’s manual is primarily for the user. However, it
is important for service personnel to thoroughly read the operator’s manual and
service manual before starting to troubleshoot, service, maintain or repair this
instrument. This is because service personnel needs to understand the operation
of the instrument in order to effectively use the information in the service
manual.

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1
General Information on Servicing

Note the following information when servicing the instrument.

CAUTION
Safety
• There is the possibility that the outside surface of the instrument,
such as the operation keys, could be contaminated by contagious
germs, so disinfect and clean the instrument before servicing it.
When servicing the instrument, wear rubber gloves to protect
yourself from infection.
• There is the possibility that when the lithium battery is broken,
a solvent inside the lithium battery could flow out or a toxic
substance inside it could come out. If the solvent or toxic
substance touches your skin or gets into your eyes or mouth,
immediately wash it with a lot of water and see a physician.

Liquid ingress
The instrument is not waterproof, so do not install the instrument
where water or liquid can get into or fall on the instrument. If liquid
accidentally gets into the instrument or the instrument accidentally
drops into liquid, disassemble the instrument, clean it with clean
water and dry it completely. After reassembling, verify that there is
nothing wrong with the patient safety checks and function/
performance checks. If there is something wrong with the instrument,
contact your Nihon Kohden representative for repair.

Environmental safeguards
Depending on the local laws in your community, it may be illegal to
dispose of the lithium battery in the regular waste collection. Check
with your local officials for proper disposal procedures.

Disinfection and cleaning

To disinfect the outside surface of the instrument, wipe it with a
non-abrasive cloth moistened with any of the disinfectants listed
below. Do not use any other disinfectants or ultraviolet rays to
disinfect the instrument.
- Chlorhexidine gluconate solution: 0.5%
- Benzethonium chloride solution: 0.2%
- Glutaraldehyde solution: 2.0%
- Benzalkonium chloride: 0.2%
- Alkyldiaminoethylglycine hydrochloride: 0.5%

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Caution - continued

Transport
• Use the specified shipment container and packing material to
transport the instrument. If necessary, double pack the instrument.
Also, put the instrument into the shipment container after packing
so that the buffer material does not get inside the instrument.
• When transporting a board or unit of the instrument, be sure to put
it in a conductive bag. Never use an aluminum bag to transport a
board or unit which a lithium battery is mounted. Also, never use
a styrene foam or plastic bag which generates static electricity to
wrap the board or unit of the instrument.

Handling the instrument

• Because the outside surface of the instrument is made of resin,
the outside surface of the instrument is easily damaged. So when
handling the instrument, remove clutter from around the instrument
and be careful to not damage the instrument or get it dirty.
• Because most of the boards in the instrument are multilayer
boards with surface mount electrical devices (SMD), when
removing and soldering the electrical devices, a special tool is
required. To avoid damaging other electrical components, do not
remove and solder SMD components yourself.

Measuring and test equipment

Maintain the accuracy of the measuring and test equipment by
checking and calibrating it according to the check and calibration
procedures.

Maintenance
Turn off the power of the instrument before doing maintenance,
cleaning or disinfecting. Otherwise you may get an electrical shock
or the instrument may malfunction.

Preventing infection
Follow the local laws or regulations to prevent infection.

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1
Service Policy and Service Parts

Service Policy
Our technical service policy for this instrument is to replace the faulty unit, board
or part or damaged mechanical part with a new one. Do not perform electrical
device or component level repair of the multilayer board or unit. We do not
support component level repair outside the factory for the following reasons:
• Most of the boards are multilayer boards with surface mount electrical devices,
so the mounting density of the board is too high.
• A special tool or high degree of repair skill is required to repair the multilayer
boards with surface mount electrical devices.

Only disassemble the instrument or replace a board or unit in an environment

where the instrument is protected against static electricity.

As background knowledge for repair, note the following:

• You can reduce the repair time by considering the problem before starting
repair.
• You can clarify the source of most of the troubles using the information from
Section 2 “Troubleshooting” of this manual.

Service Parts
NOTE
When ordering parts or accessories from your Nihon Kohden
representative, please quote the code number and part name which is
listed in this service manual, and the name or model of the unit in which
the required part is located. This will help us to promptly attend to your
needs. Always use parts and accessories recommended or supplied by
Nihon Kohden Corporation to assure maximum performance from your
instrument.

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Specifications

ECG Input
Input impedance: ≥ 20 MΩ
Electrode offset tolerance: ≥ ±550 mV
Defibrillation-proof: Isolated and defibrillator protected only when the following specified patient
cable is connected
Patient cable: BJ-901D, BJ-902D, BJ-903D, BA-901D, BA-903D
Recovery time: ≤ 10 s (IEC 60601-2-25: 1993 51.102 compatible)
Common mode rejection ratio: ≤ –100 dB
Patient leakage current: ≤ 5 × 10-8 A
Standard sensitivity: 10 mm/mV ±5%
Internal noise: ≤ 20 µVp-v
Interference between channels: ≤ –40 dB
Frequency response: 150 Hz (≥ 71%, high-cut filter: 150 Hz)
Sample rate: 8000 sample/s

Waveform Data Processor

Sample rate: 500 samples/s, 1.25 µV/LSB
Response to minimum signal: ≤ 20 µVp-v
EMG filter: 25, 35 Hz (–3 dB)
High cut filter: 75, 100, 150 Hz (–3 dB)
AC line filter: 50, 60 Hz
Drift filter: Weak: 0.1 Hz (–20 dB), Strong: 0.1 Hz (–34 dB)
Time constant: ≥ 3.2 s

Recorder
Recording speed accuracy: ≤ ±5%
Printing density: 200 dpi (8 dots/mm), 320 dots/mm2 (25 mm/s)
Scanning line density: 1 ms
Number of recording channels: 3, 4, 6
Paper speed: 10, 12.5, 25, 50 mm/s
Recording paper: 110 mm width, 20 m long, Z fold
Mechanical noise: ≤ 48 dB at paper speed 10, 12.5, 25 mm/s
Printed data: Program type, version, date and time, paper speed, sensitivity, lead name, filter,
patient information (ID number, sex, age), event mark, electrode detachment,
noise

External Input/Output
External input: 10 mm/0.5 V ±5%, input impedance ≥ 100 kΩ
Signal output: 0.5 V/1 mV ±5%, output impedance ≤ 100 Ω

Power Requirement
Line voltage: 100 to 127 V, 220 to 240 V AC ±10%
Line frequency: 50, 60 Hz
Power input: 120 VA

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Battery operation time: ≥ 60 minutes 1

IEC 60601-2-51: 2003.2 56.7
Under the conditions of operating temperature 25°C, 4 ch recording

Color LCD (with backlight)

Display size: 5.7 inch
Resolution: 320 × 240 dots
Displayed data: Waveform, patient information, recording settings, operation mode, heart rate,
QRS sync mark, error message, electrode detachment, noise

Environment
Operating environment
Temperature: 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F)
Humidity: 25 to 95% RH (noncondensing)
25 to 80% RH (recording paper)
Atmospheric pressure: 700 to 1060 hPa
Storage environment
Temperature: –20 to +65°C (–4 to +149°F)
–20 to +50°C (–4 to +122°F) (recording paper)
Humidity: 10 to 95% RH
10 to 90% RH (recording paper)
Atmospheric pressure: 700 to 1060 hPa
Other: Indoor portable

Performance
Performance standard: IEC 60601-2-51: 2003

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions: 210 W × 69 H × 280 D mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight: Approx. 2.0 kg (without battery or recording paper)

Safety Standard
Safety standard: IEC 60601-1: 1988
IEC 60601-1 Amendment 1: 1991
IEC 60601-1 Amendment 2: 1995
IEC 60601-2-25: 1993
IEC 60601-2-25 Amendment 1: 1999
IEC 60601-1-1: 2000
IEC 60601-1-2: 2001
C22.2 No.601-1-M90: 1990*
C22.2 No.601-1S1-94: 1994*
C22.2 No.601-1-1-94: 1994*
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.601.1.2-94: 1994*
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.601.2.25-94: 1994*
* These standards only apply to the ECG-1250A Electrocardiograph.
Type of protection against electrical shock:
CLASS I EQUIPMENT (AC Powered)
Internally Powered EQUIPMENT (BATTERY Powered)

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Degree of protection against electrical shock:

Defibrillator-proof type CF applied part when patient cable BJ-901D, BJ-902D,
BJ-903D, BA-901D or BA-903D is used
Degree of protection against harmful ingress of water:
IPX0 (non-protected)
Degree of safety of application in the presence of FLAMMABLE ANAESTHETIC MIXTURE WITH AIR, OR WITH
OXYGEN OR NITROUS OXIDE: Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of FLAMMABLE
ANAESTHETIC MIXTURE WITH AIR, OR WITH OXYGEN OR NITROUS
OXIDE
Mode of operation: CONTINUOUS OPERATION

Electromagnetic Compatibility
IEC 60601-1-2: 2001
IEC 60601-1-2 Amendment 1: 2004
CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60601-2-51-04: 2004*
ANSI/AAMI EC11-1991*
* These standards only apply to the ECG-1250A Electrocardiograph.

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Panel Descriptions

Top View

No. Name
1 Paper magazine release button (Open button)

2 Paper magazine (Recording paper container)

3 LCD screen

4 Operation panel

5 Battery compartment

CAUTION
Always install the battery even when the electrocardiograph operates
on AC power. Otherwise sudden power down occurs when an
electrode is detached during recording.

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Operation Panel
5
2 3 4

1
6
7
8

10

11 12 13 14 15

No. Name
1 Power key/lamp

2 AC power lamp

3 Battery charge lamp

4 Battery operation lamp

5 Function keys

6 MODE key

7 REVIEW key

8 ID key

9 Keyboard

10 RHYTHM key/lamp

11 Feed/Mark key

12 Filter key/lamp

13 Copy/1 mV key/lamp

14 Start/Stop key/lamp

15 Auto/Manual key/lamp

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Right Side Panel 1

1 2 3

No. Name
1 Patient cable socket

2 EXT-IN/CRO-OUT socket

3 AC power cord socket

WARNING
Connect only the specified instrument to the electrocardiograph and
follow the specified procedure. Failure to follow this warning may
result in electrical shock or injury to the patient and operator, and
cause fire or instrument malfunction.

WARNING
When the external instrument does not comply with the IEC 60601-
1, use a local purchase medical isolation transformer unit between
the external instrument and the AC socket.

WARNING
When connecting the electrocardiograph to other instruments, the
connection must comply with IEC 60601-1-1: 2000. Refer to
“General Requirements for Connecting Medical Electrical System” in
Section 11 of the operator’s manual.

CAUTION
Do not use the output signal from the output connector of the
electrocardiograph for a synchronization signal on a defibrillator.
There is a time delay between the input signal and output signal.
When using the output signal from the electrocardiograph for the
synchronization signal on other instrument, always consider this time
delay.

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Rear Panel

1 2 3 4

No. Name
1 Equipotential grounding terminal

2 SD card slot

3 USB connector type A

4 USB connector type B

Patient Cable
1

No. Name
1 Electrode leads

2 Connector

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Composition

ECG-1250A/K

ECG-1250A ECG-0151Z
ECG-1250K Accessory
ECG-0152Z

GC-0017 Motor sensor assy

XX-00007 Sensor board assy

UT-2408 Paper sensor board

RH-0005 Magazine assy

UT-2417 Power board

UT-2415 Main board

UT-24161 Key board full

XX-00006 ECG-1200 ancillary assy

Options DI-008D Bar code reader holder

DI-009D Paper tray

DI-010D Storage rack

KH-100D Patient cable hanger

QS-031E Upgrade software

YD-121D* Accessory kit A

YD-122D* Accessory kit B

YD-123D* Accessory kit C

YD-124D* Accessory kit (NKE)

* These accessories are for ECG-1250K.

Locally purchase
USB hub
Bar code reader
Magnetic card reader
Medical isolation transformer

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ECG-1250C

ECG-1250C ECG-0167Z Accessory

GC-0017C Motor sensor assy

UT-2408C Paper sensor board

RH-0005C Magazine assy

UT-2417 Power board

UT-2442 Main board (1250)

UT-24443 Key board CHINA

ECG-1250P

ECG-1250P ECG-0153Z Accessory (1250P)

GC-0017 Motor sensor assy

XX-00007 Sensor board assy

UT-2408 Paper sensor board

RH-0005 Magazine assy

UT-2417 Power board

UT-2442 Main board (1250)

UT-24442 Key board (1250 TEN)

XX-00006 ECG-1200 ancillary assy

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Location

Inverter board
Thermal head
LCD

Motor assy

Speaker

Main board

Key board
Power board

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Connector Pin Assignment

EXT-IN/CRO-OUT Socket

CAUTION
Do not use the output signal from the output connector of the
electrocardiograph for a synchronization signal on a defibrillator.
There is a time delay between the input signal and output signal.
When using the output signal from the electrocardiograph for the
synchronization signal on other instrument, always consider this time
delay.

Using connector: LGY6502-0900 (Code No. 690584)

Mating connector: MP-012L 3.5 mm Ø right angle miniature stereo plug
(Code No. 696346)

Input sensitivity: 10 mm/0.5 V

Input impedance: 100 kΩ or more
Output sensitivity: 0.5 V/1 mV

EXT-IN
CRO-OUT (lead II)
GND

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 Main board FPGA
ECG B I/F LCD Color LCD
controller module
3.3 V contrast
2.5 V control
1.2 V
SRAM SRAM Back light
ECG input controller 128 Kbyte x16 module
connector A/D ISOLATION ECG A I/F
11 V Sound I/F

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Block Diagram

USB
connector PWM DA OUT CRO 1 ch
HOST
USB
controller ISOLATION USB I/F
USB EZ-OTG KEY I/F Key board
11 V
connector RESET
FUNCTION circuit Motor Motor
controller driver Motor
M62723ML
INSTALL BD1 Mark & Paper
Detect cont Sensor
INSTALL BD2
Thermal Head Thermal
3.3 V CPU controller
1.9 V BUS head
BUS BUS
Buffer RTC I/F RTC
x16
EXT IN AD 4 CH x32 x16 x16
1 ch AN2 AN0 RTC4543SA
SDRAM FlashROM SD card
(AN3) AN1 16 Mbyte driver
16 Mbyte MN5774
JTAG Linear REG
connector JTAG in out
int. temp. 3.3 V 1.2 V
Sensor 1.9 V
SD card 2.5 V
connector
T.H. temp.

Power board BATT. volt.

BATT. charger

24 V DC/DC
BATTERY REG. (Head)
10 to 14.5 V
3.3 V DC/DC
REG.
5 V DC/DC
REG.
AC/DC REG. AC/BATT
AC inlet SW control
11 V

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Outline of Operation

Main Board
The main board consists of the following components.

• CPU: SH7706 (Operating frequency: 25 MHz)

• D RAM: 16 MB
• Input unit:
- R/L/F/RF/C1 to C6 (10 channel analog signal) is input.
- Converts inputs to digital signal of 8000 samples/second by A/D converter.
• ECG data processing unit:
- Processes input signal at 500 samples/second (1.25 mV/LSB).
- Processes hum filter, EMG filter and drift filter.
• FPGA unit:
- Controls motor, paper sensor, mark sensor, thermal head, speaker and CRO.
- Processes data from the keyboard.
- Saves file data to external memory.
• USB unit:
- USB-serial/USB-LAN adapter can be connected to the unit.
- You can enter the patient information from a bar code reader and magnetic
card reader through the unit.
• Other units:
- EXT-IN1 is processed digitally in the A/D converter of the CPU.
- INSTALL BD1/2 or JTAG connector is only used when repairing the board
at the factory.

Power Board
DC voltage is produced in the switching transformer. The AC-DC converter
unit allows automatic switching between AC and battery power. The voltage is
converted to 24 V for the thermal head and 3.3 V/5 V for digital circuits, then fed
to the main board.

Key Board
The key board controls LED blinking in the LED controller and sends
information of the keys to the main board.

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Power

When the power key is pressed, the software controls power off to prevent
turning the power off during data writing.

If a problem occurs in the system, all the LEDs light and the keys do not work.
Press and hold the POWER key for five seconds to shut down the instrument.
When the power is turned on again, the system information is printed.

NOTE
Shut down the instrument only when a problem occurs. Pressing and
holding the POWER key for five seconds turns the power off even while
data is being written. If power is cut off while data is being written, the file
may be damaged and the instrument might not operate.

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 Section 2 Troubleshooting
2

How to Troubleshoot............................................................................................................................................. 2.2

Check Flow for Power Problem............................................................................................................................. 2.3
Operation.............................................................................................................................................................. 2.5
Recording............................................................................................................................................................. 2.6
System Information............................................................................................................................................... 2.7

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How to Troubleshoot

This section explains how to locate, identify and solve a problem in the
instrument. The troubleshooting tables in this section are divided into operational
problems and recording problems.

1. Determine which troubleshooting table to use.

2. In the “Problem” column, find the trouble item that matches the problem.

3. Do the first action recommended in the “Action” column.

4. If the problem is not solved, do the next action recommended in the “Action”
column. (If this does not solve the problem, do the next recommended
sections.)

5. If none of the actions solve the problem, contact your Nihon Kohden
representative.

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Check Flow for Power Problem

2

When the POWER lamp is lit but the LCD does not display

No The voltage of the CNJ052 connector Yes

Is the backlight on? (main board) is more than 10.6 V. Main board unit failure.
The voltage of the CNJ002 connector Inverter board unit failure.
(keyboard full) is more than 10.6 V.
Yes
No
Is there a response when No Main board unit failure.
you press the keys? Main board unit failure. Inverter board unit failure.
LCD unit failure.
Yes

The voltage of the CNJ003 connector (keyboard full) is 3.3 V.

Yes No

LCD unit failure. Main board unit failure.

When the power can’t be turned on

Is the power source AC?

Yes No
The voltage of the CNJ055
Is the AC power lamp lit? connector (main board) pin No
Yes 33 is 10 to 14 V.
No
Ten key board failure. Yes
No
Main board unit failure.
Power board unit failure. The voltage of the CNJ055 Power board unit failure.
connector (main board) pin
No 9 to 14 is more than 3.2 V.
Is the battery charged? Charge the battery. Yes
Yes No
Yes The voltage of the
The voltage of the CNJ051 CNJ052 connector (main Key board full failure.
connector (main board) is board) is more than 3.2 V.
10 to 14 V.
Yes
No The battery fuse Power board unit failure.
is blown. Key board full failure.
Check the F512 battery fuse of the Main board unit failure.
power board unit. Replace the fuse.

It is normal.

Power board unit failure.

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When there is no response even when the START key is pressed

The light blinks. No
The Start LED is lit. Is there recording paper in the Put recording paper in the
machine? machine.

Yes
No
The voltage of the CNJ042 connector
(main board) is more than 4.85 V. Control board unit failure.
The light is on.
Yes

Mark detection sensor failure.

Recording is abnormal.
When pulling the paper, the CNA001 and CNA002
waveforms are printed cable assy failure.
correctly.

Recording is normal. It is abnormal.

Check the CNJ052 connector

Main board unit failure.
of the main board unit.

It is normal.

Motor failure.
Main board unit failure.

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Operation
2

Problem Possible Cause/Criteria Action

The power LED lights but there is Faulty connections of connectors. Check the connection to the CNA004
no display or backlight on the LCD and CNA005 connectors on the key
screen. board, the connectors between inverter
board and LCD unit, and the connector
on the LCD unit.
Faulty inverter board. Replace the inverter board.
Faulty LCD unit. Replace the LCD unit.
The instrument does not operate during Damaged power cord. Replace the power cord.
AC power operation. Faulty power board. Replace the power board.
Faulty main board. Replace the main board.
Damaged key board. Replace the key board.
The instrument does not operate on The battery is not charged. Charge the battery.
battery power. Faulty F512. Replace the F512 on the power board.
Damaged battery. Replace the battery.
Faulty connection of the battery Check the connection between CNJ511
connector. connector on the power board and the
battery.
Faulty power board. Replace the power board.
No key or switch operation. Faulty connections of connectors. Check the connection between CNJ052
connector on the main board and
CNJ001 connector on the key board.
Faulty key board. Replace the key board.
Faulty main board. Replace the main board.
The electrocardiograph is affected by Press the POWER key for 5 seconds
static electricity. to turn the power off. When the
power is turned on again, the system
information is printed. Show the
information to Nihon Kohden
representative.
The power does not turn off. The electrocardiograph is affected by Press the POWER key for 5 seconds
static electricity. to turn the power off. When the
power is turned on again, the system
information is printed. Show the
information to Nihon Kohden
representative.
Only certain electrode lead waveforms The electrodes or cables connections Make sure that all electrodes and
are displayed on the screen or noise from the patient to the instruments are cables connections from the patient to
appears on the waveform. not properly connected. the instrument are properly connected.
Faulty main board. Replace the main board.
No electrode lead waveforms are Electrodes are not attached to the Make sure that the electrodes are
displayed on the screen or noise patient. properly attached to the patient.
appears on all waveforms. Faulty main board. Replace the main board.
Vertical and horizontal strips appear on Faulty connection to the CNJ052 Check the connection to the CNJ052
the LCD screen at constant intervals. connector on the main board, CNJ001 connector on the main board, CNJ001
and CNJ003 connectors on the key and CNJ003 connectors on the key
board. board.
Faulty main board. Replace the main board.
Faulty LCD unit. Replace the LCD unit.
No sound. Check the connection to the CNJ051 Check the connection to the CNJ051
connector on the main board. connector on the main board.
Faulty speaker. Replace the speaker assy.

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Recording

Problem Possible Cause/Criteria Action

The recorder does not feed the Dirty paper mark sensor. Clean the paper mark sensor.
recording paper when the START/
STOP key is pressed.

Faulty connection to the CNJ042 Check the connection to the CNJ042

connector on the main board. connector on the main board.
Damaged key switch. Replace the key board.
Faulty main board. Replace the main board.
Faulty motor. Replace the motor assy.
The recording paper is fed but there is Faulty connection to the CNJ043 Check the connection to the CNJ043
no printing. connector on the main board. connector on the main board.
Faulty thermal head. Replace the thermal head.
Faulty power board. Replace the power board.
Faulty main board. Replace the main board.
The paper mark cannot be detected. Dirty paper mark sensor. Clean the paper mark sensor.
Faulty connection to the CNJ042 Check the connection to the CNJ042
connector on the main board. connector on the main board.
Faulty ECG control board. Replace the ECG control board.
Faulty paper mark sensor board. Replace the paper mark sensor board.
Sometimes the recorder does not print The input protection circuit which Check the electrode attachment to the
and blank recording paper is fed from protects the thermal head from strong patient, and if necessary, re-position
the recorder. noise, such as hum, is rejecting noisy the electrodes so that a good ECG
waveforms. waveform is displayed.
The recording paper tracks zigzag or to Dirty thermal head. Clean the thermal head.
one side. The recording paper is not properly set Make sure that the recording paper is
in the instrument. aligned with the lower recording paper
guide.
Inaccurate or worn out platen roller. Replace the magazine assy.

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System Information
2

If a problem occurs in the system, all the LEDs light and the keys do not work.
Press and hold the POWER key for five seconds to shut down the instrument,
and then turn the power on. When the instrument is turned on, the system
information is printed.

NOTE
The system information is necessary for repair. Show the system
information to your Nihon Kohden representative when the instrument
needs a repair.

System information example

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3

Periodic Replacement Schedule.......................................................................................................................... 3.3

Cleaning the Parts................................................................................................................................................ 3.4
Cleaning the Thermal Head....................................................................................................................... 3.4
Cleaning the Sensors................................................................................................................................. 3.4
Cleaning the Motor and Adding the Grease............................................................................................... 3.5
Setting the Date and Time.................................................................................................................................... 3.6
Saving the System Settings.................................................................................................................................. 3.8
Loading the System Settings.............................................................................................................................. 3.10
System Test........................................................................................................................................................ 3.12
Displaying the System Test Screen.......................................................................................................... 3.12
User Mode...................................................................................................................................... 3.12
Service Mode................................................................................................................................. 3.12
Demonstration Waveform......................................................................................................................... 3.13
Recorder Test........................................................................................................................................... 3.13
Thermal Head Test................................................................................................................................... 3.14
Adjust Recording Darkness...................................................................................................................... 3.15
Key Test.................................................................................................................................................... 3.15
Memory Test............................................................................................................................................. 3.16
LCD/LED Test........................................................................................................................................... 3.16
Electrode Input Test.................................................................................................................................. 3.17
ECG Input Circuit Test.............................................................................................................................. 3.18
CRO/EXR1 Test........................................................................................................................................ 3.19
USB Test................................................................................................................................................... 3.20
Initialize System Settings......................................................................................................................... 3.20
Display Internal Information...................................................................................................................... 3.20
Display Model Information........................................................................................................................ 3.20
Adjust Cue Mark....................................................................................................................................... 3.20
Load Local Language............................................................................................................................... 3.21
Initialize Flash Memory............................................................................................................................ 3.21
Display SD Card Information.................................................................................................................... 3.21
Update Program....................................................................................................................................... 3.21
Initialize All Memory................................................................................................................................. 3.21
Feed Roller Setting................................................................................................................................... 3.21
Area Setting.............................................................................................................................................. 3.21
Adjusting the Recording Darkness..................................................................................................................... 3.22
Initializing Settings.............................................................................................................................................. 3.23
Initializing System Settings....................................................................................................................... 3.23
Initializing All Memory.............................................................................................................................. 3.23
Displaying the Software Version, Internal Voltage and SD Card Information...................................................... 3.24
Displaying the Software Version............................................................................................................... 3.24
Displaying the Internal Voltage................................................................................................................. 3.24
Displaying the SD Card Information......................................................................................................... 3.24
Adjusting the Cue Mark...................................................................................................................................... 3.25

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Changing the Language..................................................................................................................................... 3.26
Changing the Language to Local Language............................................................................................ 3.26
Returning the Language to English.......................................................................................................... 3.26
Upgrading the Software...................................................................................................................................... 3.27
Setting the Diameter of the Platen Roller........................................................................................................... 3.28
Setting the Area for Wireless LAN...................................................................................................................... 3.29
Periodic Inspection............................................................................................................................................. 3.30
Overview.................................................................................................................................................. 3.30
Operation.................................................................................................................................................. 3.31
LCD.......................................................................................................................................................... 3.31
Recorder................................................................................................................................................... 3.32
Safety....................................................................................................................................................... 3.33

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Periodic Replacement Schedule

To maintain the performance of the instrument, the following parts must be 3

periodically replaced by qualified service personnel.

Built-in battery One year

When the battery deteriorates, the battery operation time is less than 30 minutes
after 10 hours charging. Replace the battery with a new one if operation time is
less than 30 minutes after charging.

LCD 75,000 hours

When the LCD deteriorates, the screen display becomes darker. The initial screen
brightness is reduced to half after 75,000 hours.

Built-in lithium battery 6 years

This battery backs up system settings and system clock. When the battery power
is low, the time is not accurately recorded and the system settings returns to the
factory default settings.

Thermal head 30 km continuous recording

When the thermal head wears out, the recording density gets weaker due to
missing dots.

Feeder motor 1,000 hours continuous operation

When the motor wears out, the recording paper may feed unevenly or at unstable
speed.

For inspection and replacement of the above parts, consult your Nihon Kohden
representative.

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Cleaning the Parts

Cleaning the Thermal Head

CAUTION
• Do not clean the thermal head right after recording because the
head is still hot.
• Only use the provided thermal head cleaner pen. Otherwise the
thermal head may be damaged.

To protect the thermal head from abrasion or damage and assure optimum
performance and long service life, clean the surface of the head with the
provided thermal head cleaning pen after every 10 sets of recording paper.

1. Turn off the electrocardiograph before cleaning the thermal head.

2. Push the paper magazine release button and open the paper magazine.

3. Clean the gray colored part of the thermal head with the thermal head
cleaner pen.

Cleaning the Sensors

The paper empty sensor and mark sensor are located as shown below.
Clean the sensor surfaces with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

Paper empty sensor Mark sensor

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Cleaning the Motor and Adding the Grease

Clean the motor sensor assy and add grease once a year.
The motor revolutions detector is attached to the lower casing.

3
1. Remove the upper casing of the instrument. Refer to “Removing the Top
Case” in Section 4.

2. Remove the motor assy. Refer to “Removing the Motor Assy” in Section 4.

3. Remove the two screws to remove the motor sensor board.

4. Clean the holes on the rotating plate attached to the motor with a brush.

5. Clean the light emitter and detector of the sensor on the printing plate with a
cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

6. After cleaning, attach the motor sensor board with the two screws. Attach it
so that the rotating plate is exactly in the middle between the sensor units.

7. Put grease on the gear.

Motor assy

Motor
Add grease here

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Setting the Date and Time

1. Display the System Setup screen. Refer to “Changing the System Settings”
in Section 3 of the Operator’s Manual.

2. Press the or function key to select System Settings.

3. Press the OK function key. The System Settings screen is displayed.

4. Select the Date and time with the or function key.

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5. Press the Edit function key. The Date and time setting window is displayed.

6. Enter the current date and time with the keyboard on the operation panel.
The order of the date setting is always yyyy/mm/dd.

7. Press the OK function key or START/STOP key. The changed setting is

saved.

8. Press the Back function key to return to the previous screen.

9. Turn the power off and on again to return to the Resting ECG recording
screen.

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Saving the System Settings

You can save all system settings to an SD memory card. Insert the SD memory
card into the SD card slot on the rear panel of the instrument before saving the
system settings.

1. Display the System Setup screen. Refer to “Changing the System Settings”
in Section 3 of the Operator’s Manual.

2. Press the or function key to select Save/Load/Print System Settings.

3. Press the OK function key. The Setup screen is displayed.

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4. Select Save System Settings and press the OK function key. The “Saving
system settings. Do not turn the power off” message appears and the system
settings are saved.

5. Turn the power off and on again to return to the Resting ECG recording
screen.

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Loading the System Settings

You can load previously saved system settings from the SD memory card. Insert
the SD memory card in the SD card slot on the rear panel of the instrument
before loading the system settings.

NOTE
The terminal number and IP address are not loaded.

1. Display the System Setup screen. Refer to “Changing the System Setting” in
Section 3 of the Operator’s Manual.

2. Press the or function key to select Save/Load/Print System Settings in

the System Setup screen.

3. Press the OK function key. The Setup screen is displayed.

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4. Select Load System Settings and press the OK function key. The “Loading
system settings. Do not turn the power off” message appears.

5. The “Apply new system settings?” message appears. Press the OK function
key. The new system settings are loaded.

6. Turn the power off and on again to return to the Resting ECG recording
screen.

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System Test

You can check the system with the system test functions.

Displaying the System Test Screen

There are two modes for the System Test screen: user mode and service mode.

User Mode
The user mode checks the condition of the electrocardiograph. To display the
+ user mode System Test screen, press the POWER key while pressing the FEED/
MARK key. You can check the 12 items below.
• Demonstration Waveform
• Recorder Test
• Key Test
• Memory Test
• LCD/LED Test
• Electrode Input Test
• ECG Input Circuit Test
• CRO/EXT1 Test
• USB Test
• Initialize System Settings
• Display Internal Information
• Display Model Information

Service Mode
The service mode is used for repairing the electrocardiograph and changing the
+ + parts. To display the service mode System Test screen, press the POWER key
while pressing the FEED/MARK key and AUTO/MANUAL key. The following
22 items can be checked.
• Recorder Test
• Thermal Head Test
• Adjust Recording Darkness
• Key Test
• Memory Test (One Time)
• Memory Test (Continuous)
• LCD/LED Test
• Electrode Input Test
• ECG Input Circuit Test
• CRO/EXT1 Test
• USB Test
• Initialize System Settings
• Display Internal Information
• Display Model Information
• Adjust Cue Mark
• Load Local Language
• Initialize Flash Memory

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• Display SD Card Information

• Update Program
• Initialize All Memory
• Feed roller setting
• Area setting 3

Demonstration Waveform
This item displays the demonstration waveform. Select Demonstration
Waveform and press the Test function key or the START/STOP key.

Recorder Test
This item checks the recorder function. Select Recorder Test and press the Test
function key or the START/STOP key. This test prints the following:
• Diagonal lines
• Thermal head check pattern
• Paper speed scale
• Paper mark detection mark

Diagonal lines Thermal head check pattern Paper speed scale

Paper mark detection mark

• Diagonal lines
Check that there are no missing points in the diagonal lines that are recorded.
If there is a problem with the thermal head, the missing point(s) will always
appear in the same place(s). If some foreign matter is on the thermal head, use
the cleaner pen to remove it. If cleaning the head does not improve recording,
the thermal head is faulty. Replace the thermal head with a new one.

• Thermal head check pattern

Check that the printing of the grid is uniform.
If the instrument fails to print or the printing is abnormal, the main board may
be faulty. Replace the main board with a new one.

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• Paper speed scale

Check that the instrument is maintaining a precise feed speed. The standard for
the feed speed is within ±5%.
If the speed is not within the range, try the following.
- Check that the thermal head is installed properly.
- Check for missing gears, warping and improper installation.
- Check that the motor RPM detector is not clogged. If it is clogged, clean it.
- Check for looseness or damage on the drive parts.
- Replace a malfunctioning motor.
- Replace a malfunctioning main board.

• Paper mark detection mark

Check that the detection mark is printed before each paper mark.
If the paper mark is not printed properly, try the following.
- Check for foreign matter on the mark sensor. If it is dirty, clean it.
- Replace the motor assy.
- Replace a malfunctioning main board.

Thermal Head Test

This item checks the thermal head contact.

1. Select the Thermal Head Test on the System Test screen and press the Test
function key or the START/STOP key.
The recorder prints a continuous series of H’s and X’s.

2. To stop the test, press the AUTO/MANUAL key.

3. Check that the recorded letters are uniform and clear. In particular, look
for any unevenness or smudging in the vertical parts of the letter H. When
recording for 1 m or more, check for any meandering or slanting.

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If a problem is found, the following may be the cause.

• Contacts on the connector is bad.
• The power board is faulty.
• Some parts on the recorder is not installed properly.
• After replacing the head, adjust the print level. 3

Adjust Recording Darkness

Refer to “Adjusting the Recording Darkness” later in this section.

Key Test
This item checks the functions of the keys.

1. Select Key Test and press the Test function key or the START/STOP key to
start the test.

Press any key other than the POWER key or the AUTO/MANUAL key. The
name of any key is shown on the screen.

2. To end the test, press the POWER key.

3. Check the following.

• Turn the power on or off to check the functioning of the POWER key.
• Press the AUTO/MANUAL key and close this mode to check the function
of the AUTO/MANUAL key. The POWER key and AUTO/MANUAL key
are not checked in this test.
• Check and make sure that the name of the pressed key is displayed
correctly on the screen.
• If any of the above is failed, replace the key board with a new one.

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Memory Test
This item checks the memory.

Select Memory Test (One Time or Continuous), and press the Test function key
or the START/STOP key to start the test. The memory is tested one time (for the
continuous test, it is tested until it terminates). If a problem occurs frequently due
to the memory, you can confirm it by this test.

Check that “0 Times” is indicated for Errors in all the tests. If any item is failed,
replace the main board with a new one.

LCD/LED Test
This item checks the LCDs and LEDs.

Select LCD/LED Test and press the Test function key or the START/STOP
key to start the test. In the LED test, the LEDs light up one by one until all are
lit up and then they go out; then it proceeds to the LCD test. In the LCD test,
the screen lights up in the order of blue → green → yellow → violet → white,
repeating two times, and then the backlight turns off.

During the LED test, the battery charge lamp only lights if the battery is charged.
The Power lamp lights while the power is ON. The AC power lamp lights when
power is taken from AC power. The AC power lamp is directly controlled by
hardware, so this test cannot check it.

LED Test
Check that all the LEDs light one by one in order. If any LED does not light, try
the following.
• Check the connections of the connector.
• Replace the key board with a new one.
• Replace the main board with a new one.

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LCD Test
During the LCD test, check that nothing is abnormal with the LCD. If any
abnormality is found, try the following.
• Check the connections of the connector.
• Replace the LCD unit with a new one. 3
• Replace the main board with a new one.

Electrode Input Test

This item checks the ECG input circuit by using the electrode leads and the input
check jig.

1. Connect the electrode lead to the electrocardiograph.

Input check jig
2. Insert the tip of the electrode lead in the input check jig. If it is a clip type
induction lead, pinch the edge of the input check jig.

3. Select Electrode Input Test and press the Test function key or the START/
STOP key to start the test.

4. Check that when you remove an electrode, the display for the removed
electrode automatically changes to “Error”. Be sure to remove the electrodes
one by one. If any abnormality is found, replace the main board with a new
one.

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ECG Input Circuit Test

This item checks the sensitivity, accuracy and operation of the ECG Input circuit
(amp) by using the electrode leads and the input check jig.

1. Connect the electrode leads to the electrocardiograph.

2. Insert the tips of all the electrode leads into the input check jig. If they are
clip type electrode leads, pinch the edge of the testing tool.

3. Select ECG Input Circuit Test and press the Test function key or the START/
STOP key to start the test.

The electrocardiograph sends a standard signal from the beginning of the

ECG input circuit and prints the waveform.

When all the waveforms are printed, the test is finished and the System
Test screen is displayed. To cancel the test, press the Cancel function key or
START/STOP key.

4. Check that all the rectangular printed CAL waveforms match the following
conditions in the illustration below. If it is not match with the conditions,
replace the main board with a new one.
• Amplitude when CAL waveform is risen: 10 mm ±2%
• Amplitude of point which is 25 mm from the rising point of the CAL
waveform: more than 7.3 mm

More than 7.3 mm

10 mm ±2%

25 mm

Example

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CRO/EXR1 Test
This item checks the EXT-IN/CRO-OUT socket.

Preparation
3
Make a check jig. Use a 3.5 diameter monaural jack and lead. Solder the leads to
the jack as shown below.

Procedure
1. Put the check jig into the EXT-IN/CRO-OUT socket.

2. Select the CRO/EXT1 Test and press the START/STOP key or the Test
function key. The waveforms are printed.

To quit the test, press the START/STOP key or the Test function key. The
System Test screen is displayed.

3. Check that the CRO waveform and EXT1 waveform are the same. If they
are not the same, replace the main board with a new one.

Example

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USB Test
This item checks the USB adapters.

1. Connect YZ-041H0 USB-RS232C adapter or YZ-041H1 USB-LAN adapter

to one of the USB connector of the electrocardiograph.

2. Select USB Test on the System Test screen and press the START/STOP key
or Test function key. The 4 digits of Vender ID and Product ID are displayed
and a chime sounds.

3. Press the START/STOP key or the Cancel function key to return to the
System Test screen.

To cancel the test, press the START/STOP key or the Cancel function key.
The System Test screen is displayed.

When you connect an unspecified USB adapter, the 4 digits of Vender ID and
Product ID are not displayed and an error sounds. Use a specified USB adapter
and test again.

Initialize System Settings

Refer to “Initializing Settings” later in this section.

Display Internal Information

Refer to “Displaying Information” later in this section.

Display Model Information

Refer to “Displaying Information” later in this section.

Adjust Cue Mark

Refer to “Adjusting the Cure Mark” later in this section.
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Load Local Language

Refer to “Changing the Language” later in this section.

3
Initialize Flash Memory
Refer to “Changing the Language” later in this section.

Display SD Card Information

Refer to “Displaying Information” later in this section.

Update Program
Refer to “Upgrading the Software” later in this section.

Initialize All Memory

Refer to “Initializing Settings” later in this section.

Feed Roller Setting

Refer to “Setting the Diameter of the Platen Roller” later in this section.

Area Setting
Refer to “Setting the Area for Wireless LAN” later in this section.

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Adjusting the Recording Darkness

The impedance value of the heat elements of thermal heads is a fixed value that
is differ for each thermal head. Even if the same amount of energy is applied, the
difference in impedance results in a differing print quality.

The setting is adjusted in a System Test by matching the width of the print pulse
applied to the thermal head with the impedance and making the print darkness of
each head nearly the same.

NOTE
Be sure to adjust the recording level after replacing the thermal head.
Always perform this adjustment using AC power.

Procedure for Adjusting the Print Level

1. Display the service mode System Test screen. Refer to “System Test” in this
section.

2. Select Adjust Recording Darkness.

3. Check the impedance value printed on the label that is attached to the
thermal head and press the Change function key until the applicable number
from 1 to 8 from the table below is displayed. This sets the adjusted value of
the print level for the thermal head.

Adjustment Value Impedance Value

1 680 to 709 Ω
2 710 to 739 Ω
3 740 to 769 Ω
4 770 to 799 Ω
5 800 to 829 Ω
6 830 to 859 Ω
7 860 to 889 Ω
8 890 to 920 Ω

4. Turn off the power to finish the adjustment.

If the print darkness still fails to become uniform, even after changing the
thermal head and adjusting the recording darkness, repair or replace the
power board and/or the main board.

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Initializing Settings

There are two procedures for initializing settings, Initializing System Settings 3
and Initializing All Memory.

Initializing System Settings

Initialization Items and Default Settings
Initializes the settings for system setup and user setup. For details about the
default settings, refer to the Operator’s Manual.

This does not initialize “Date and Time”, “Adjust Recording Darkness” and
“Adjust Cue Mark” settings.

Procedure
1. Display the service mode System Test screen. Refer to “System Test” in this
section.

2. Select Initialize System Settings (general use/factory defaults for both) and
press the START/STOP key or Test function key.

3. When initialization is complete, a chime sounds, the “System settings have

been initialized.” message appears and it returns to the system test screen.

Initializing All Memory

Initialization Items and Default Settings
The following items and the flash memory are initialized and changes to the
factory default settings.

Item Settings Value

• Adjust Recording Darkness 3
• Adjust Cue Mark 0
• Feed roller setting 4

When the power is turned on next time, the following items are initialized.
• All the system settings: Default Settings
• Date and Time: 2000/1/1 00:00:00

Procedure
1. Display the service mode System Test screen. Refer to “System Test” in this
section.

2. Select “Initialize All Memory” and press either the START/STOP key or the
Test function key.

3. When the “Initialize all the memory OK?” message appears, press the Yes
function key to initialize the flash memory.

4. When initialization is complete, a chime sounds and the “All memory

initialized.” message appears. The System Test screen is displayed.
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Displaying the Software Version, Internal Voltage and SD Card

Information

Displaying the Software Version

1. Display the service mode System Test screen. Refer to “System Test” in this
section.

2. Select Display Model Information and press the START/STOP key or Test
function key.

3. The model name of this electrocardiograph and the software version are
displayed on the screen.

4. Press the START/STOP key or Cancel function key to return to the System
Test screen.

Displaying the Internal Voltage

1. Display the service mode System Test screen. Refer to “System Test” in this
section.

2. Select Display Internal Information and press the Test function key or
START/STOP key. The internal voltage is displayed.

3. Press the Cancel function key or START/STOP key. The System Test screen
is displayed.

Displaying the SD Card Information

1. Display the service mode System Test screen. Refer to “System Test” in this
section.

2. Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot.

3. Select Display SD Card Information and press the Test function key or
START/STOP key. The information of the SD memory card is displayed.

When displaying the information of another card, change the card and press
the Retry function key.

4. Press the Cancel function key or START/STOP key. The System Test screen
is displayed.

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Adjusting the Cue Mark

Align the position of the mark on the recording paper with the cutter on the 3
upper casing.

Adjusting the Location of the Perforated Line

1. Display the service mode System Test screen. Refer to “System Test” in this
section.

2. Select Adjust Cue Mark. Check that the setting is 0 and press the Test
function key to execute feeding with a fine adjustment value of 0.

3. The recording paper is fed and stopped at the mark position. Measure the
difference between the cutter of the upper casing of the frame and the mark
on the recording paper.

4. Push and hold the Change function key or the START/STOP key until it
reaches the number corresponding with the value measured in 3. It has a
negative value if the recording paper is sticking out from the cutter and a
positive value if it is inside the instrument.

5. After setting the changed value, press the Test function key again and check
that the perforated line is aligned with the instrument.

6. Turn off the power to finish the adjustment.

Fine adjustment (mm) Paper cutter position
–4.0
–3.5
–2.5
–2.0
–1.5
–1.0
–0.5
If inside the instrument [+] If sticking out [−]
0.0
+0.5
+1.0
+1.5 Recording paper feed direction
+2.0
+2.5
+3.0
+3.5

Perforated line

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Changing the Language

Changing the Language to Local Language

1. Display the service mode System Test screen. Refer to “System Test” in this
section.

2. Insert the SD memory card which contains local language software into the
SD card slot.

3. Select “Load Local Language” and press the Test function key or START/
STOP key. The local language is installed and System Test screen is
displayed.

Returning the Language to English

1. Display the service mode System Test screen. Refer to “System Test” in this
section.

2. Select “Initialize Flash Memory” and press the Test function key or START/
STOP key. The language returns to English and System Test screen is
displayed.

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Upgrading the Software

1. Display the service mode System Test screen. Refer to “System Test” in this 3
section.

2. Insert the SD memory card which contains upgrade program.

3. Select Update Program and press the Test function key or START/STOP key.
The update starts and AUTO/MANUAL lamp blinks.

4. After about 15 minutes, the electrocardiograph restarts and upgrade is

finished.

For details, refer to the upgrade software installation guide.

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Setting the Diameter of the Platen Roller

When changing the platen roller, set the diameter of the platen roller on the
System Test screen.

1. Display the service mode System Test screen. Refer to “System Test” in this
section.

2. Select “Feed Roller Setting”.

3. Press the Change function key or START/STOP key. The diameter of the
platen roller is toggled.

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Setting the Area for Wireless LAN

NOTE 3
When using a wireless LAN, set the Area setting to comply with your
country’s radio frequency regulations.

1. Display the service mode System Test screen. Refer to “System Test” in this
section.

2. Select the Area setting with the or function key.

3. Press the Change function key. The Area setting screen is displayed.

4. Enter the country code of your country by referring to the table below.

Code Country Code Country Code Country

AT Austria FR France LV Latvia
BE Belgium GB United Kingdom MT Malta
CA Canada GR Greece NL Netherlands
CH Switzerland HU Hungary NO Norway
CY Cyprus IE Ireland PL Poland
CZ Czech Republic IS Iceland PT Portugal
DE Germany IT Italy SE Sweden
DK Denmark JP Japan SI Slovenia
EE Estonia KR Korea (Republic of) SK Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
ES Spain LT Lithuania TW Taiwan (Province of China)
FI Finland LU Luxembourg US United States

5. Confirm the country name and press the OK key. The country is set and the
System Test screen is displayed.

6. Press the POWER key on the operation panel for one second to turn the
power off.

7. Press the POWER key to turn the power on. The operation starts with the
new setting.

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Periodic Inspection

If the periodic inspection is not performed, degradation or loss of function may

go unnoticed and lead to misdiagnosis.

Service personnel should perform the periodic inspection at least once every
year. Make sure that the electrocardiograph operates properly and replace the
consumables.

If you found abnormalities as a result of inspection and the electrocardiograph

is suspected to be faulty, attach an “Unusable” or “Repair request” label to the
electrocardiograph and contact your Nihon Kohden representative.

The maintenance check sheet is provided at the end of this section. Make a copy
of this check sheet before using it. The check sheet contains the check items
grouped as follows:
• Overview
• Input circuit
• Screen
• Power
• Operation
• Safety
• Memory card and accessories

Refer to the following lists to check the items.

Overview
Item Check Procedure Action
Dirt Check if the outside of the instrument and input If the outside of the instrument or input box
box is dirty. is dirty, clean it with a cotton moistened with
warm water, then dry it.
Loose Screws Check if there are any loose screws. If any screw is loose, tighten it.
Damaged or Bent Parts Check if there are any physically damaged If any part is damaged or bent, replace it.
or bent parts. This includes the pins on the
connector or socket, key switch on the operation
panel and power switch.
Cable connection Check if the input box is connected to the If the input box is not connected to the
instrument firmly. instrument, connect them firmly.
Battery pack Check if the battery pack is used over one year. If it is used over one year, replace it.

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Operation
Item Check Procedure Action
Electrode detachment Check if an error message appears on the screen If the error message does not appear, check
detection when an electrode is detached. the input box with the System Test screen –
Electrode Input Test. 3
Manual recording Check if the manual recording is available. If the manual recording is not available, do the
following.
• Check the CNA003 cable connection between
the key board and ECG control board.
• Replace the key board.
• Replace the ECG control board.
Automatic recording Check if the automatic recording is available. If the automatic recording is not available, do
the following.
• Check the CNA003 cable connection between
the key board and ECG control board.
• Replace the key board.
• Replace the ECG control board.
LED Check that all LEDs on the operation panel If any LED does not light, replace the key board.
light when the System Test screen – LCD/LED
Test is performed.
Key on the operation Check the key response with the System Test If there is a key which does not respond, do the
panel. screen – Key Test. following.
• Check the CNA003 cable connection between
the key board and ECG control board.
• Replace the key board
• Replace the ECG control board
Speaker Check if the speaker operates correctly with the If the speaker does not operate correctly, replace
System Test screen – Speaker test. the speaker.
Memory Check the internal memory with the System If the check result fails, replace the ECG control
Test screen – Memory Test. board.
SD memory card Check if a SD memory card has no problem If the information is not displayed, replace the
with the System Test screen – Display SD Card SD memory card.
Information.

LCD
Item Check Procedure Action
Brightness adjustment Check if the screen is visible in bright place.If the screen is not visible, adjust the
brightness.
Display quality Check the display quality with the System Test If the display quality is low, replace the LCD.
screen – LCD/LED test.
Color pattern Check if the color pattern is correct with the If the color pattern is not correct, replace the
System Test screen – LCD/LED test. LCD.
Backlight Check backlight function with the System Test If the backlight function is not correct, replace
screen – LCD/LED test. the inverter board or LCD.

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Recorder
Item Check Procedure Action
Recorder
Dirt Check if the thermal head is dirty. If the thermal head is dirty, clean it with a
thermal head cleaner pen.
Check if the paper empty sensor is dirty. If the paper empty sensor is dirty, clean it with
a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.
Check if the mark sensor is dirty. If the mark sensor is dirty, clean it with a
cotton swab moistened with alcohol.
Check if the paper feeding roller is dirty If the paper feeding roller is dirty, clean it with
a cotton swab moistened with alcohol.
Magazine Check if the magazine opens by pushing up the If the magazine does not open, check the
magazine release lever. magazine release lever attachment and correct
it.
Paper skew Check that there is no paper skew (after 100 If paper skews, do the following.
cm recoding, paper skews less than 0.5 mm per 1. Set the recording paper so that it aligns with
50 cm). recording paper guide correctly.
2. Clean the thermal head.
3. Clean the feeding roller.
4. Readjust the thermal head position.
Paper speed Check if the paper speed is correct with the If the paper speed is not correct, do the
System Test screen – Recorder Test. following.
• Clean the paper feeding roller.
• Replace the motor assy.
• Replace the ECG control board.
Paper empty detection Check that the “Check paper or recorder” If the message does not appear, do the
message appears when there is no recording following.
paper. • Clean the paper empty sensor.
• Check that the paper sens board cable is
connected to the recorder board firmly.
Paper mark detection Check if the paper feeding is correct and stops If the paper does not stop at the paper mark,
at the paper mark or do the System Test screen clean the mark sensor.
– Recorder Test.
Thermal head
Print intensity Check if there is any unevenly or incompletely If there is any unevenly or incompletely
printed part with the System Test screen – printed part, do the following.
Recorder Test. • Clean the thermal head with a thermal head
cleaner pen.
• Readjust the thermal head attachment.
• Replace the thermal head.
Baseline width Check if the baseline width is 1 mm or less If the baseline width is more than 1 mm, do the
with the System Test screen – Recorder Test. following.
• Replace the thermal head.
• Replace the ECG control board.
Missing dots Check if there are any missing dots with the If there are any missing dots, do the following.
System Test screen – Recorder Test. • Clean the thermal head with a thermal head
cleaner pen.
• Readjust the thermal head attachment.
• Replace the thermal head.

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Safety
Item Check Procedure Action
Power Cord Check that a 3-prong power cord which has If the 3-prong power cord is not used, replace
three terminals (hot, neutral and ground) is it.
used. 3
Power Cord and Check if the power cord or connection cable is If the power cord or connection cable is
Connection Cable damaged. damaged, replace it.
Equipotential Check if the instrument is grounded to a If the instrument is not grounded, use the
Grounding dedicated equipotential ground terminal in the provided ground cable to ground the system to
facility. a dedicated equipotential ground terminal.
Protective earth Check that the protective earth resistance is If the protective earth resistance is out of
resistance within 0.1 Ω of the prescribed range. range, find the cause and reduce it to within
range.
Earth leakage current Check that the earth leakage current is within If the earth leakage current is out of range, find
500 µA of the prescribed range. the cause and reduce it to within range.
Enclosure leakage Check that the enclosure leakage current is If the enclosure leakage current is out of range,
current within 100 µA of the prescribed range. find the cause and reduce it to within range.
Patient leakage current Check that the patient leakage current is within If the patient leakage current is out of range,
10 µA of the prescribed range. find the cause and reduce it to within range.
Withstand voltage Check that the instrument can withstand the If the instrument cannot withstand the
following prescribed withstand voltage. prescribed voltage, find the cause and fix it.
- (A-a1): 1,500 V AC for one minute
- (B-d): 1,500 V AC for one minute

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Maintenance Check Sheet

Date:

Customer:
Customer Address:
Service Personnel: Service Company:
Instrument Name: Instrument Model:
Instrument Serial Number: Hardware Revision:
Software Revision:

Overview Instrument is not dirty, damaged or rusty. Yes No

No peeling or tear on the operation panel. Yes No
Power key is not broken. Yes No

Input circuit Patient cable is not dirty and damaged. Yes No

The patient cable is not broken. Yes No
The sensitivities and time constant are correct. Yes No
AC filter and high-cut filter operate correctly. Yes No

Screen Contrast and backlight brightness are correct. Yes No

Battery charge lamp operate correctly. Yes No
Waveform display and screen display are correct. Yes No

Power AC power cord and DC power cord of the AC adapter

are not frayed or damaged. Yes No
Battery is fully charged. Yes No

Operation Automatic ECG measurement function is correct. Yes No

Electrode detachment detection function is correct. Yes No
Instrument passes all check items in the System Test screen. Yes No
QRS synchronization sound and system information sound
are correct. Yes No
System settings are correct and are saved correctly. Yes No
Date and time setting are correct. Yes No

Safety No current leakage.

(Less than 500 microA between metal part and ground) Yes No
Fuse rating is correct (AC adapter). Yes No

SD memory card and accessories

SD memory card operates correctly. Yes No
There are enough accessories. Yes No

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4
Before You Begin.................................................................................................................................................. 4.2
Required Tools............................................................................................................................................ 4.2
Connection Diagram............................................................................................................................................. 4.3
Removing the Top Case....................................................................................................................................... 4.4
Attaching the Top Case.............................................................................................................................. 4.4
Removing the Key Board...................................................................................................................................... 4.5
Attaching the Key Board............................................................................................................................. 4.6
Removing the Inverter Board................................................................................................................................ 4.7
Attaching the Inverter Board....................................................................................................................... 4.7
Removing the LCD Unit........................................................................................................................................ 4.8
Attaching the LCD Unit............................................................................................................................... 4.8
Removing the Main Board.................................................................................................................................... 4.9
Attaching the Main Board........................................................................................................................... 4.9
Removing the Thermal Head.............................................................................................................................. 4.10
Attaching the Thermal Head..................................................................................................................... 4.10
Removing the Motor Assy.................................................................................................................................. 4.11
Attaching the Motor Assy......................................................................................................................... 4.11
Removing the Power Board................................................................................................................................ 4.12
Attaching the Power Board....................................................................................................................... 4.12
Removing the Magazine Assy............................................................................................................................ 4.13
Attaching the Magazine Assy................................................................................................................... 4.13
Removing the Open Button................................................................................................................................ 4.14
Attaching the Open Button....................................................................................................................... 4.14
Removing the Speaker....................................................................................................................................... 4.15
Attaching the Speaker.............................................................................................................................. 4.15
The Fuse Locations............................................................................................................................................ 4.16

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The procedures in this section explain how to remove, replace and install major
components in the instrument.

Before You Begin

WARNING
• Removal and replacement of any components in the cardiograph
should only be done by qualified service personnel.
• To avoid the possibility of injury to yourself or damage to the
cardiograph, do not install or remove any component while the
power is on. When disassembling, make sure that the cardiograph
is off (The power lamp and standby lamp do not light), the AC
power cord is disconnected from the cardiograph and the battery
pack is removed from the cardiograph.
There are several high voltage units inside the cardiograph:
Inverter board, LCD backlight (LCD display) and switching
regulator (power unit).

CAUTION
• To avoid accidental discharge of static electricity which could
damage the components of the cardiograph, use a grounded
wrist strap when installing or removing any component of the
cardiograph.
• Use only parts recommended by Nihon Kohden to assure
maximum performance from your cardiograph.

Required Tools
• Anti-static bench mat
• Wrist ground strap
• Phillips screwdriver (insulated type, for M3 and M4 screws)
• Hexagon socket driver (for 3 mm spacer bolt and nut)
• Torque wrench (for 4 mm hexagon socket head bolt)
• Allen wrench
• Tweezers

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Connection Diagram

Connector No. Code No. Description

CNA001 691093 PHDR-26VS(W52) with core
CNA002 691084 PHDR-28VS(W30) 4
CNA003 690717 SML2CD-50x160-BDx6BL-P05-S4M-
CNA004 690789 SML2CD-20x45-ADX6BL-P05-S4-M-
CNA005 695204 51021-0500(W165)

CNA005

CNA001

CNA003

CNA002

CNA004

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Removing the Top Case

1. Turn the instrument over, remove the BH3 × 8 screw at (1), remove the
battery case, disconnect the cable at (2) from the bottom case and then
remove the battery.

2. Remove the five BH3 × 8 screws at (3).

(1) (3)
Battery case

(3)

(3)

(3)
(2)

(3)

Battery

3. Open the top case carefully because the top case and the bottom case are
connected with a flexible cable.

4. As shown in the expanded view, release the connector lock, disconnect the
flexible cable and separate the top case from the bottom case.

Lock

Flexible cable

Attaching the Top Case

To reattach the top case, reverse the above procedure.

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Removing the Key Board

1. Remove the top case and peel off the key panel full from the front surface.
Refer to the “Removing the Top Case” section.
4
NOTE
The key panel full cannot be reused. When repairing, prepare a new
panel. When attaching the panel, stick it on by aligning it with the
upper left corner as shown in the illustration.

Align and position the panel in

the upper left corner.

2. Turn over the top case and remove the four BH3 × 8 screws at (1) and the
PS3 × 6 screw at (2).

3. Disconnect the three cable connectors shown at (3).

4. Push the tab in the direction of the arrow and remove the key cover, key
spacer and key board all together from the top case. Be careful with the
hook.

(1)

(1)
(3)
(2)

Hook

(3)

Tab Key board

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5. Separate the layered key cover, key spacer and key board.

Key cover

Key spacer

Key board

Attaching the Key Board

To reattach the key board (including key cover and key spacer), reverse the
above procedure. When attaching the key board to the top case, align the hooks
first and insert the tab.

Hook

Tab

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Removing the Inverter Board

1. Remove the top case and turn it over. Refer to the “Removing the Top Case”
section.
4
2. Disconnect the two cables from the inverter board.

3. Remove the PS2 × 6 screw from the inverter board.

4. Slide the inverter board to the left to remove it from the key-shaped
installation fitting.

Inverter board

PS2 × 6

Key-shaped
installation fitting

Attaching the Inverter Board

To reattach the inverter board, reverse the above procedure. Hook the edge of the
inverter board on the key-shaped installation fitting and fasten it with the PS2 × 6
screw.

NOTE
When attaching the inverter board, take care not to touch any parts
around the screw hole. It may damage the board.

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Removing the LCD Unit

1. Remove the inverter board. Refer to the “Removing the Inverter Board”
section.

2. Remove the four PS3 × 6 screws that hold the LCD chassis to the top case.

3. Remove the LCD chassis and the LCD unit together.

LCD chassis
and LCD unit

4. Remove the BH3 × 10 screw at (1) from the LCD side that fastens the LCD
chassis and the LCD unit.

5. Remove the four PS3 × 6 screws at (2) on the LCD chassis side that fasten
the LCD unit and then separate the LCD unit and the LCD chassis.
(2) PS3 × 6

LCD chassis
(2) PS3 × 6

Pass the cable.

LCD unit

(1) BH3 × 10

Attaching the LCD Unit

When attaching the LCD unit, pass the cable sticking out from the LCD unit
through the cutout in the LCD chassis as shown in the figure and reverse the
above procedure.
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Removing the Main Board

1. Remove the top case from the bottom case. Refer to the “Removing the Top
Case” section.
4
2. Remove the four PS3 × 6 screws that hold the shield chassis main to the
bottom case.
PS3 × 6

Shield chassis main

Do not damage the cable.

Check the spring

attachment.

3. Remove the four cables from the main board.

4. Remove the PS3 × 6 screw from the main board side.

5. Remove the main board.

PS3 × 6
Main board

Disconnect
the cables.

Attaching the Main Board

To reattach the main board, reverse the above procedure.

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Removing the Thermal Head

1. Remove the top case. Refer to the “Removing the Top Case” section.

2. Pull the holders for the thermal head bracket outwards and remove the
thermal head.

Thermal head
Holders for the
thermal head bracket

3. Remove the two PS3 × 8 screws and remove the thermal head from the head
base.

Head base

Head spring

Thermal head

Attaching the Thermal Head

1. Attach the head base to the thermal head.

2. Attach the thermal head to the top case. Be careful not to break the metal
plate of the paper board earth plate.

3. After attaching the thermal head, hook the head spring.

NOTE
When replacing the thermal head, be sure to check the impedance value
(print level) written on the head (KPC-108-8TA01-SKH) unit and then
adjust the print level by referring to “Adjusting the Recording Darkness” in
Section 3.

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Removing the Motor Assy

1. Remove the top case. Refer to the “Removing the Top Case” section.

2. Remove the thermal head. Refer to the “Removing the Thermal Head” 4
section.

3. Remove the BH3 × 8 screw at (1) and the connector and remove the motor
assy. The paper board earth plate is not included in the motor assy.
(2)
Paper board
earth plate
(1)

Motor assy

4. Remove the PS2 × 4 screw at (2) and remove the paper board earth pan.

Attaching the Motor Assy

To reattach the motor assy, reverse the above procedure.

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Removing the Power Board

1. Remove the top case. Refer to the “Removing the Top Case” section.

2. Remove the main board. Refer to the “Removing the Main Board” section.

3. Remove the earth terminal.

4. Remove the four PS3 × 6 screws to remove the cable.

5. Hold the power board on the thermal head side and remove it while it is
tilted.

Earth terminal

Attaching the Power Board

To reattach the power board, reverse the above procedure.

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Removing the Magazine Assy

Press the E-ring in the direction of the arrow as shown below and then pull the
magazine assy toward you to remove it.
4

Attaching the Magazine Assy

Press the E-ring in the direction of the arrow as shown above and attach the
magazine assy.

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Removing the Open Button

1. Remove the top case and turn it over. Refer to the “Removing the Top Case”
section.

2. Press the open button on the back of the top case. Press the tabs together and
remove the key-shaped part from the top case.

3. Remove the open button. Take care that the spring inside does not pop out.

Tabs

Attaching the Open Button

To reattach the open button, reverse the above procedure.

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Removing the Speaker

Disconnect the cable of the speaker from the main board and remove the speaker.

Attaching the Speaker

To reattach the speaker, reverse the above procedure.

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The Fuse Locations

There are two battery charge-discharge fuses on the power board.

F512 218008 (8A)

F511 218001 (1A) Code No. 323241
Code No. 274026

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 Section 5 Replaceable Parts List

Service Manual ECG-1250 5.1

5. REPLACEABLE PARTS LIST

No. Code No. Q’ty Description

101 6111-900472C 1 Top case 110
102 6113-902065C 1 Open button
103 295422A 1 Spring C139
104 6124-900465A 1 ECG-1250 Logo mark panel
106 6112-901103A 1 Key spacer full
107 6112-901531B 1 Key cover full
108 6122-900273C 1 Key panel full
201 6114-903561B 1 LCD filter 110
202 912514 1 LCD unit
203 669599 1 Inverter board
204 6112-900773B 1 LCD chassis 110
302 6114-088308A 1 Paper board earth plate
303 6112-900755B 1 Recorder base
304 691093A 1 Cable connecting main board and thermal head, PHDR-26VS (W52)
401 6112-901585B 1 Shield chassis main
403 6113-902109B 1 Shield sheet ECG
404 6113-902118B 1 Shield sheet digital
501 6112-901246B 1 Head base
502 6114-088291A 2 Head spring 046
504 6114-097094 2 Head collar bearing
505 691823 1 Thermal head, KPC-108-8TAO1-SKH
506 910285 1 Speaker, PKM34EWH/ZHR-2 (W80)
701 6113-902163B 1 Open lever
801 6111-900463C 1 Bottom case 110
901 6112-900764B 1 Battery cover 110

105 UT-24162 1 Key board full

301 GC-0017 1 Motor assy
402 UT-24151 1 Main board
503 RH-0005 1 Magazine assy
601 UT-2417 1 Power board

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108 401

402
107
5

403
106

104

102

103 404
105
504
101

504 501

502

304
505

601
203

201
701
503
506
801
202
204

302

301
303 901

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 Section 6 Additional Information
(LCD Unit)
General................................................................................................................................................................. 6.2
Changed Replaceable Parts List.......................................................................................................................... 6.3
Replacement Procedure....................................................................................................................................... 6.4
6

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General

The LCD unit of the ECG-1250A/K electrocardiograph has been changed from
STN to TFT. The TFT LCD unit is installed in the following electrocardiographs.
ECG-1250A: Serial No. 00276 or later
ECG-1250K: Serial No. 03929 or later

The STN LCD unit and old main board and key board are not compatible with
the TFT LCD unit and new main board and key board.
• When replacing the old main board and key board, you need an old main board
and key board.
• When replacing the new main board and key board, you need a new main
board and key board.
• When replacing the STN LCD unit with another STN LCD unit, you do not
need to replace the main board and key board.
• When replacing the STN LCD unit with TFT LCD unit, you need a new main
board and key board.

This section describes the changed replaceable parts and how to replace the old
LCD unit with a new one.

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Changed Replaceable Parts List

To install the new LCD unit, the following parts are necessary. Refer to Section 5
“Replaceable Parts List”.

Old Model/ New Model/

No. Old Description New Description
Code No. Code No.
105 UT-24161 Key board full (for STN) UT-24441 Key board full (for TFT)
108* 6122-900273C Key panel full 6122-900273C Key panel full
201 6114-903561B LCD filter 110 6114-914317 LCD filter 6
202 912514 LCD unit (EDMMRF1KEF) 926107 LCD unit (LTA057A34AF)
203 669599 Inverter board (CXA-L0612A-VJL) — —
204 6112-900773C LCD chassis 110 6112-905536B LCD chassis 110
402 UT-2415/24151 Main board (for STN) UT-2442 Main board (for TFT)
** 907226 Ferrite core (FSRC171090RTBOOT) 907182 Ferrite core (HF70SH28X0. 7X12)
Backlight cable (SHLP-06V-S-B
** 695204A Backlight cable (51021-0500 (W160)) 927873
(W240))
LCD cable (SML2CD-20X95- LCD cable (SML2CD-33X165-
** 690789 927864
ADX6BL-P0. 5-S4-M-) BDX6BL-P0. 5S4AUP)
** — — 6114-912604A Two pieces of LCD cushion L
** — — 6114-912613A Two pieces of LCD cushion S
** — — 398659 Four PS2 × 6 screws
Three pieces of filament tape
** — — ***
(30 × 12 mm)
Acrylic double stick tape
** — — ***
(26 × 10 mm)
* The key panel full is not reusable. Replace the panel with a new one after removing it.
** Not described in the service manual.
*** Locally purchase tape of the same material and size.

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Replacement Procedure

1. Backup the system settings by referring to “Saving the System Settings” in

Section 3.
When connecting the electrocardiograph to the network, write down the IP
address and terminal number.

2. Separate the top and bottom case by referring to “Removing the Top Case”
in Section 4.

3. Replace the main board by referring to “Removing the Main Board” in

Section 4. Use the existing parts for shield chassis main (401), shield sheet
ECG (403), shield sheet digital (404) and screws.

4. Replace the key board (105) and key panel full (108) by referring to
“Removing the Key Board” in Section 4. Use the existing parts for key
spacer full (106), key cover full (107) and screws.

5. Remove the inverter board (203) by referring to “Removing the Inverter

Board” in Section 4. The removed inverter board is not used.

6. Remove the LCD unit (202) by referring to “Removing the LCD Unit” in
Section 4. Keep the removed screws. They are used in step 11.

7. Remove the LCD filter 110 and attach the new LCD filter (201).

8. Attach the LCD cushion L and LCD cushion S pieces as shown.

LCD cushion S

LCD cushion L

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9. Connect the LCD cable and backlight cable to the LCD unit and arrange the
cables as shown. Tape the backlight cable with filament tape in the places
shown.

Filament tape

Backlight cable
LCD cable
6
10. Let the LCD and backlight cable into the hole of the LCD chassis 110 (204)
and fix the LCD unit to the chassis with four PS2 × 6 screws.

11. Attach the chassis and LCD unit to the top case with the four screws which
were removed in step 6.

12. Attach the ferrite core to the LCD cable with double-stick tape and connect
the cable to the 33-pin connector of the key board. Connect the backlight
cable to the 6-pin connector of the key board.

Ferrite core

13. Attach the top case and bottom case by referring to “Attaching the Top
Case” in Section 4.

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14. Load the system settings by referring to “Loading the System Settings” in
Section 3.
When connecting the electrocardiograph to the network, set the IP address
and terminal number.

15. Turn the power on and check the system by referring to “System Test” in
Section 3.

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 Manufacturer
NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION NIHON KOHDEN ITALIA S.r.l.
1-31-4 Nishiochiai, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 161-8560, Japan Via Fratelli Bronzetti 28, 24124 Bergamo, Italy
Phone + 81 3- 5996 -8036 Phone + 39 035-219543
Fax + 81 3- 5996-8100 Fax + 39 035-232546

NIHON KOHDEN UK LTD.

North and South America Trident Court 118, 1 Oakcroft Road
Chessington, Surrey KT9 1BD, UK
Phone + 44 20-8391-6800
NIHON KOHDEN AMERICA, INC. Fax + 44 20-8391-6809
15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618, U.S.A.
Toll-free +1-800-325-0283
Phone +1 949- 580 -1555
Fax +1 949- 580 -1550
Asia
NIHON KOHDEN MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. SHANGHAI KOHDEN
Insurgentes Sur 730, Piso 9 Oriente, Col. Del Valle MEDICAL ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CORP.
C.P. 03100, Delegacion Benito Juarez, Mexico, D.F. 567 Huancheng Bei Road
Phone +52 55-8851-5550 Shanghai Comprehensive Industrial Development Zone
Fax +52 55-8851-5580 Shanghai 201401, China
Phone + 86 21-5743-6998
NIHON KOHDEN DO BRASIL LTDA. Fax + 86 21-5743- 6939
Rua Diadema, 89, 1º andar, conjuntos 11 a 17, bairro Mauá
no Município de São Caetano do Sul, Estado de São Paulo NIHON KOHDEN SINGAPORE PTE LTD
CEP 09580-670, Brasil 1 Maritime Square, #10-34 HarbourFront Centre
Phone + 55 11-3044-1700 Singapore 099253
Fax + 55 11-3044-0463 Phone + 65 6376-2210
Fax +65 6376-2264

Europe NIHON KOHDEN INDIA PVT. LTD.

308, Tower A, Spazedge, Sector 47, Sohna Road
European Representative Gurgaon-122 002 Haryana, India
Toll-free +91 1800-103-8182
NIHON KOHDEN EUROPE GmbH Phone + 91 124-493 -1000
Raiffeisenstrasse 10, D-61191 Rosbach, Germany
Fax + 91 124-493 -1029
Phone + 49 6003-827- 0
Fax + 49 6003- 827- 599
NIHON KOHDEN MIDDLE EAST FZE
JAFZA One Tower A, 19th floor, Office No. 1912
NIHON KOHDEN DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Jebel Ali Free Zone, P.O. Box 261516, Dubai, U.A.E.
Raiffeisenstrasse 10, D-61191 Rosbach, Germany
Phone + 971 4- 884-0080
Phone + 49 6003-827- 0
Fax + 971 4- 880-0122
Fax + 49 6003- 827- 599

NIHON KOHDEN KOREA, INC.

NIHON KOHDEN FRANCE SARL 5F Miso Bldg.
8, rue Francois Delage, 94 230 Cachan, France
890-47 Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-280 Korea
Phone + 33 1-49-08 -05 -50
Phone + 82 2-3273-2310
Fax + 33 1- 49- 08-93 -32
Fax + 82 2-3273 -2352

NIHON KOHDEN IBERICA S.L.

C/Ulises 75A, E-28043 Madrid, Spain
Phone + 34 917-161-080
Fax + 34 913- 004-676

Contact information is accurate as of July 2016. Visit www.nihonkohden.com for the latest information.
The model and serial number of your instrument are identified on the rear or bottom of the unit.
Write the model and serial number in the spaces provided below. Whenever you call your representative concerning
this instrument, mention these two pieces of information for quick and accurate service.

Model Serial Number

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