Service Manual: Cardiofax

ECG-9620L SERVICE MANUAL
ECG-9620M
ECG-9620N
ECG-9620P
ECG-9620S
ECG-9620T
ECG-9620U
cardiofax
ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH
ECG-9620
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CONTENTS
Contents
GENERAL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................. i
WARRANTY POLICY ............................................................................................................. ii
EMC RELATED CAUTION ..................................................................................................... iii
Conventions Used in this Manual and Instrument .................................................................. iv
Dangers, Warnings, Cautions and Notes ..................................................................... iv
Explanations of the Symbols in this Manual and Instrument ........................................ v
Section 1 General ...................................................................................1C.1

Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1.1
General Information on Servicing ....................................................................................... 1.2
Service Policy, Service Parts and Patient Safety Checks ................................................... 1.4
Service Policy ........................................................................................................... 1.4
Service Parts ............................................................................................................ 1.4
Patient Safety Checks ............................................................................................... 1.5
Maintenance Equipments and Tools ......................................................................... 1.5
General Safety Information ................................................................................................. 1.6
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 1.11
Panel Descriptions ............................................................................................................ 1.14
Front Panel ............................................................................................................. 1.14
Left Side Panel ........................................................................................................ 1.14
Operation Panel ...................................................................................................... 1.15
Right Side Panel ..................................................................................................... 1.15
Rear Panel .............................................................................................................. 1.16
Composition ...................................................................................................................... 1.17
Standard Components ............................................................................................ 1.17
Options ................................................................................................................... 1.17
Location ............................................................................................................................ 1.18
Section 2 Maintenance ...........................................................................2C.1

Replacement ....................................................................................................................... 2.1
Periodic Replacement Schedule ............................................................................... 2.1
Cleaning and Lubrication .................................................................................................... 2.2
Cleaning and Greasing Schedules ........................................................................... 2.2
Cleaning the Paper Mark Sensor and Paper Empty Sensor ..................................... 2.2
Cleaning the Motor Rotation Sensor and Lubricating the Motor Gear and Gear
Meshed with Motor Gear .......................................................................................... 2.3
Maintenance Check Sheet .................................................................................................. 2.5
Section 3 Troubleshooting and System Error Message ......................3C.1

Troubleshooting Flowchart .................................................................................................. 3.1
Troubleshooting Table ......................................................................................................... 3.4
Troubleshooting General Operation Problem ............................................................ 3.4
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CONTENTS
Troubleshooting Recording Problem ......................................................................... 3.6

System Error Message ....................................................................................................... 3.7
Section 4 System Test, Adjustment and Setting ..................................4C.1

System Test ........................................................................................................................ 4.1
Overall ...................................................................................................................... 4.1
Calling up the System Test Level 1 ........................................................................... 4.2
Calling up the System Test Level 2 ........................................................................... 4.3
Entering the System Test Number ............................................................................ 4.4
Executing the System Test ........................................................................................ 4.5
Quitting the System Test ........................................................................................... 4.6
Exiting the System Test Mode ................................................................................... 4.6
Demonstration .................................................................................................................... 4.7
Recorder ............................................................................................................................. 4.8
Thermal Head ................................................................................................................... 4.10
Key .................................................................................................................................... 4.11
Memory ............................................................................................................................. 4.12
Single Memory Test Mode ...................................................................................... 4.13
Continuous Memory Test Mode .............................................................................. 4.13
LCD/LED ........................................................................................................................... 4.14
Input Unit .......................................................................................................................... 4.16
Calibration ......................................................................................................................... 4.17
Communication ................................................................................................................. 4.18
CRO/EXT1 ........................................................................................................................ 4.20
System Setup Initialization ................................................................................................ 4.22
ECG Findings List Recording ............................................................................................ 4.23
Recording Resolution Setting ........................................................................................... 4.24
Date and Time Setting ...................................................................................................... 4.25
Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................................... 4.25
Section 5 Board/Unit Description ..........................................................5C.1

Block Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 5.1
Power Unit .......................................................................................................................... 5.2
ECG Control Board ............................................................................................................. 5.2
Section 6 Disassembly ...........................................................................6C.1

Before You Begin ................................................................................................................. 6.1
Warnings and Cautions ............................................................................................ 6.1
Required Tools .......................................................................................................... 6.1
Cable Connection ............................................................................................................... 6.2
Removing the Upper Casing ............................................................................................... 6.4
Removing the Magazine and Recording Paper ........................................................ 6.4
Removing the Battery Pack ...................................................................................... 6.4
Removing the Upper Casing ..................................................................................... 6.4
Removing the Thermal Head and Motor Assy .................................................................... 6.5
Removing the Thermal Head .................................................................................... 6.5
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CONTENTS
Removing the Motor Assy ......................................................................................... 6.6

Removing the ECG Control Board ...................................................................................... 6.6
Removing the Power Board ................................................................................................ 6.8
Removing the Power Board ...................................................................................... 6.8
Replacing the Power Fuse and Battery Fuse ........................................................... 6.9
Removing the Key Board and LCD Unit ............................................................................ 6.10
Section 7 Replaceable Parts List ...........................................................7C.1

Instrument ........................................................................................................................... 7.2
Section 8 Connector Pin Assignment ..................................................... 8.1

Attaching the Ferrite Core ......................................................................................... 8.1
EXT-IN Connector ..................................................................................................... 8.2
CRO-OUT Connector ............................................................................................... 8.2
SIO Connector .......................................................................................................... 8.2
Service Manual ECG-9620 C.3

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, batteries, recording paper, pens, extension cables, electrode leads, input
boxes 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, dust, extreme atmospheric pressure, excessive humidity and temperatures,
poorly ventilated areas, and 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 in combination 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 patients 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) 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 parts must undergo regular maintenance inspection at least every 6 months.
(2) If stored for extended periods without being used, make sure prior to operation that the instrument is in perfect
operating condition.
Service Manual ECG-9620 i

(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 distributor.
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 operators and service manuals.
No other party is authorized to make any warranty or assume liability for NKCs 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.
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EMC RELATED CAUTION
This equipment and/or system complies with the International Standard IEC60601-1-2 for electromagnetic
compatibility for medical electrical equipment and/or system. However, an electromagnetic environment
that exceeds the limits or levels stipulated in the IEC60601-1-2, 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 if it is interfered with by an emitter source such
as an authorized radio station. Keep the emitter source such as cellular phone away from the
equipment and/or system.
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.
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.
If the above suggested remedial actions do not solve the problem, consult your Nihon Kohden Corporation
subsidiary or distributor for additional suggestions.
This equipment complies with EUROPEAN STANDARD EN-60601-1-2 (1993) which requires EN-55011, class
B.
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Conventions Used in this Manual and Instrument
Dangers, Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Warnings, cautions and notes are used in this manual to alert or signal the reader to specific information.
DANGER
A danger is used to alert the user to a hazardous situation which will cause death or serious injury.
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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Explanations of the Symbols in this Manual and Instrument
The following symbols found in this manual/instrument bear the respective descriptions as given.
Cardiograph
Symbol Description Symbol Description
Attention, consult operators

Type CF applied part
manual
Equipotential terminal Serial number
Serial input/output terminal

Date of manufacture
Input terminal for analog signal
Output terminal for analog

signal
Eject (magazine release button)
Patient cable
Attention, consult operators The CE mark is a protected

manual conformity mark of European
Community. The products
herewith comply with the
Defibrillation-proof requirements of the Medical
Type CF applied par Device Directive 93/42/EEC.
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Operation panel
Alternating current Rhythm

5
On only for a part of

Age
equipment
6
Off only for a part of

Sex
equipment
7
Battery charging
/ Paper feed / Mark
8
Battery check Filter

9
/ Copy / Calibration / Automatic / Manual control

0
F1 F1 function key CLR Clear

1
F2 F2 function key Start/Stop recording

2
F3 F3 function key ENT Enter

3
Mode
4
A key with a numeric number is used to enter
numbers in the System Setup screen and paient
information.
On screen
Symbol Description
QRS sync mark
CAL mark
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Section 1 General
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1.1

General Information on Servicing ...................................................................................... 1.2
Service Policy, Service Parts and Patient Safety Checks .................................................. 1.4
Service Policy .......................................................................................................... 1.4
Service Parts ........................................................................................................... 1.4
Patient Safety Checks .............................................................................................. 1.5
Maintenance Equipments and Tools ........................................................................ 1.5
General Safety Information ................................................................................................ 1.6
Specifications ................................................................................................................... 1.11
Panel Descriptions ........................................................................................................... 1.14
Front Panel ............................................................................................................ 1.14
Left Side Panel ....................................................................................................... 1.14
Operation Panel ..................................................................................................... 1.15
Right Side Panel .................................................................................................... 1.15
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................. 1.16
Composition ..................................................................................................................... 1.17
Standard Components ........................................................................................... 1.17
Options .................................................................................................................. 1.17
Location ........................................................................................................................... 1.18
Service Manual ECG-9620 1C.1

1. GENERAL
Introduction
This service manual provides useful information to qualified service personnel to

understand, troubleshoot, service, maintain and repair the ECG-9620L/M/N/P/S/T/
U Electrocardiograph (referred to as the instrument in this service manual).
The System test, Adjustment and Setting section in this service manual describes
the maintenance that should be performed by qualified service personnel. The
Maintenance section in the operators manual describes the maintenance that can
be performed by the user.
The information in the operators manual is primarily for the user. However, it is
important for service personnel to thoroughly read the operators manual and
service manual before starting to troubleshoot, service, maintain or repair this
instrument. This is because service personnel need to understand the operation of
the instrument in order to effectively use the information in the service manual.
Service Manual ECG-9620 1.1

1. GENERAL
General Information on Servicing
Note the following information when servicing the instrument.
CAUTIONS
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 eye 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 alcohol. Do not use any other
disinfectants or ultraviolet rays to disinfect the instrument.
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1. GENERAL
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. 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), a special tool is
required to remove and solder the electrical devices on it. 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.

1. GENERAL
Service Policy, Service Parts and Patient Safety Checks
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.
Refer to Replaceable Parts List of this manual for the service parts for technical
service that we provide.
Service Parts NOTE

When ordering parts or accessories from your Nihon Kohden
representative, please quote the NK 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.

1. GENERAL
Patient Safety Checks Periodic maintenance procedures and diagnostic check procedures are provided in
this manual to ensure that the instrument is operating in accordance with its design
and production specifications. To verify that the instrument is working in a safe
manner with regard to patient safety, patient safety checks should be performed on
the instrument before it is first installed, periodically after installation, and after any
repair is made on the instrument.
For patient safety checks, perform the following checks as described in the
IEC60601-1 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for
safety:
Protective earth resistance check
Earth leakage current check
Enclosure leakage current check
Patient leakage current check
Withstanding voltage check
Test equipment
Maintenance Equipments
When repairing or calibrating the instrument, the following test equipment is
and Tools
required.
Oscilloscope: 2 channels or more for input signal, 50 mV to 5 V input range, 1/
10 attenuating probe and 100 MHz or more frequency response characteristic
must be provided.
Digital voltmeter: standard type (An oscilloscope can be used instead of the
digital voltmeter.)

1. GENERAL
General Safety Information
DANGER
Never use this cardiograph in the presence of any flammable
anesthetic gas or high-concentration oxygen atmosphere. Failure to
follow this warning may cause explosion or fire.
Never use this cardiograph in a high-pressure oxygen medical tank.

Failure to follow this warning may cause explosion or fire.
WARNING
Using with an electrical surgical unit (ESU)
Never use this cardiograph near an ESU. The cardiograph may
malfunction due to high-frequency noise from the ESU.
When using this cardiograph with an ESU, refer to the instruction
manual for the ESU. Before measurement, check that the return
plate is correctly attached to the patient and check that the
cardiograph operates correctly when using with the ESU. If the
return plate is not attached correctly, it may burn the patients skin
where the electrodes are attached.
MRI examination
Do not install this cardiograph in an MRI examination room. The
cardiograph may not operate properly due to high-frequency
magnetic noise from the MRI.
When performing MRI tests, remove from the patient all electrodes
which are connected to this cardiograph. Failure to follow this
warning may cause serious electrical burn on the patient due to local
heating caused by dielectric electromotive force. For details, refer to
the instruction manual for the MRI.
When performing defibrillation

Before defibrillation, remove all electrodes and gel from the chest of
the patient. If the defibrillator paddle touches electrodes or gel, the
discharged energy may burn the patients skin.
Before defibrillation, all persons must keep clear of the bed and must
not touch the patient or any equipment connected to the patient.
Failure to follow this warning may cause serious electrical burn,
shock or other injury.

1. GENERAL
Warning - continued
Use only the following specified patient cables when using with a
defibrillator or ESU. When the specified patient cable is connected,
the cardiograph is type CF defibrillation-proof compliance. Failure to
follow this warning will cause serious electrical burn where the
electrode is attached and damage the cardiograph due to discharge
energy when defibrillation is performed.
Patient cable: BJ-901D IEC standard, 3 mm diameter tip
BJ-902D IEC/DIN standard, 4 mm diameter tip
BJ-903D IEC/DIN standard, clip
BA-901D AHA requirement, 3 mm diameter tip
BA-903D AHA requirement, color clip
When using an ESU and defibrillator with the cardiograph, use silver
chloride disposable electrodes.
Installation
WARNING
Only use the 3-prong power cord provided with the cardiograph.
Failure to follow this caution may cause electrical shock to the
patient and operator.
Only use the specified patient cable and connect the external
instruments with the specified installation procedure. Failure to
follow this warning may cause a serious electrical shock to the
patient and operator by leakage current.
CAUTION
When the provided 3-prong power cord cannot be used, operate the
cardiograph on battery power. When another type of power cord
(especially 2-prong power cord) is used, this may cause electrical
shock to the patient and operator.
When several medical instruments are used together, ground all
instruments at the same one-point ground to protect the patient and
operator from electrical shock. Any potential difference between
instruments may cause electrical shock to the patient and operator.
When connecting an external instrument to connectors marked with
, the external instrument and this cardiograph must be connected
according to the IEC60601-1-1 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-
1: General requirements for safety - Collateral standard: Safety
requirements for medical electrical systems. Failure to follow this
warning may cause electrical shock to the patient and operator.
When inserting or removing the battery from the cardiograph, make
sure that the cardiograph is turned off. Otherwise, the patient and
operator may get an electrical shock.

1. GENERAL
Battery Pack
DANGER
Keep the battery pack away from fire. Do not heat the battery pack.
Otherwise, the substance liquid leaks out and the battery pack
explodes.
Never short-circuit the + and terminals on the battery pack with a
wire. Never store or carry the battery pack with metal such as
necklace or hair pins. The battery pack short-circuits and a large
current flows, causing leakage of the substance liquid inside the
battery and battery explosion.
Never disassemble or modify the battery pack. Never damage or
directly solder the sheath tube. The battery pack short-circuits, the
substance liquid comes out and the battery pack explodes.
Do not use a battery pack which is damaged, such as from falling.
There is a gas discharge valve inside the battery and if this valve is
damaged, the gas cannot be discharged, causing the battery pack to
explode.
Do not subject the battery pack to a strong mechanical shock. The
susbstance liquid inside the battery leaks and explodes.
If the battery pack is damaged and substance liquid inside the
battery contacts the eyes or skin, wash immediately and thoroughly
with water and see your physician. Never rub your eyes, otherwise
you may lose your eyesight.
Only charge the battery pack with the ECG-9620 cardiograph. If any
other battery charger is used, abnormal current flows and the
substance liquid inside the battery leaks and the battery explodes.
Do not connect the battery pack to an AC outlet or lighter socket in a
car. The substance liquid inside the battery leaks out and the battery
pack explodes.
The battery has + and polarity. Make sure that the battery is
installed with the correct polarity direction. Otherwise, the
substance inside the battery leaks out and the battery pack explodes.
Use only the SB-901D battery pack.
WARNING
Do not immerse the battery pack in water or seawater. The battery
heats up and rusts and the substance liquid inside the battery leaks.
Never use a battery pack which is damaged, discolored or has
leakage. A damaged battery pack explodes if used.
Do not leave the battery pack unused for more than one year. The
battery may leak.

1. GENERAL
CAUTION
Do not charge the deteriorated battery pack. Otherwise, the
cardiograph cannot operate on battery power.
Do not expose the battery pack to direct sunlight or leave in a high
temperature place. The life time of the battery pack may be
shortened, the performance of the battery pack may be degraded and
the substance liquid inside the battery may leak.
Do not leave the battery pack where patients can reach it.
Before disposing of the battery pack, check with your local solid
waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper
disposal. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under
various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this
battery into the municipal waste stream.
Operation CAUTION
Enter the patient information correctly. Otherwise, the ECG data may
be lost or mixed up with another patients ECG data.
ECG recording judgement

The cardiograph provides automatic ECG analysis function. The
automatic ECG analysis is performed for acquired ECG waveforms
only and does not reflect all conditions of the patient. The results of
the analysis may not correspond to the judgment of a physician.
Overall judgement must be performed by the physician, referring to
the analysis result, clinical findings, and other examination results.
After the physicians overall judgement, the analysis results should
be signed or initialed by the physician.
Take care when judging the ECG recording because the 25 Hz EMG
filter may cause greater distortion of P-waves and QRS-waves
depending on the waveform shape. The characteristics of the EMG
filter are similar to a conventional analog filter.
Do not use the output signal from the output connector for a
synchronization signal such as the synchronized cardioversion
signal. There is a time delay between the input ECG signal and
output signal.
When the cardiograph operates on battery power and large leakage
current is input from the connected external instrument, ground the
cardiograph or use an isolation transformer for the external
instrument. Failure to follow this caution may cause electrical shock
to patient and operator.
Use only the KD-103E cart for the cardiograph. When another cart is
used, the cardiograph may fall off or the cart may tip over.

1. GENERAL
Caution - continued
Never use the cardiograph with its side panel downward. Failure to
follow this caution may cause the cardiograph to fall over or cause
battery liquid leakage.
NOTE
When using the battery pack and the battery operation lamp is
blinking in orange, measurement results may not be saved.
Maintenance
CAUTION
Before maintenance (cleaning, disinfection), make sure that the
cardiograph is turned off and the power cord is removed from the AC
outlet and cardiograph. Otherwise, the operator may get an electrical
shock and the cardiograph may malfunction.
Before battery replacement, make sure that the cardiograph is turned
off and the power cord is removed from the AC outlet and
cardiograph. Otherwise, the operator may get an electrical shock.
Do not disassemble or repair the cardiograph. Disassembly and
repair must be performed by qualified service personnel.

1. GENERAL
Specifications
ECG input
Input impedance 10 M or more
Electrode offset tolerance 500 mV or more
Input unit protection 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
Standard sensitivity 10 mm /mV 2%
Common mode rejection ratio 100 dB or more
Frequency response 0.05 to 150 Hz 3 dB or more
Waveform data processor

Sample rate 500 samples/s (input unit: 8,000 samples/s)
AC line filter 50/60 Hz
High-cut filter 75, 100, 150 Hz
EMG filter 25/35 Hz
Time constant 3.2 s or more
Waveform status detection Electrode detachment (polarization voltage),
Noise (high frequency)
Sensitivity selection 5, 10 , 20 mm/mV
LCD (monochrome with CCFT backlight)

Size 3.8 inch
Number of dots 320 240
ECG waveform 6 channel: 2.8 s
Displayed data Waveform, patient information, recording settings, operation mode, heart rate,
QRS sync mark, error message, electrode detachment, noise
Recorder
Printing method High resolution thermal printer head
Printing density 200 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Scanning line density 1 ms
Recording width 56 mm
Number of recording channels 1, 2, 3
Paper speed 25, 50 mm/s
Number of recording lines Up to 14
Printed data Program type, version, date and time, paper speed, sensitivity, lead name, filter,
Patient information (ID number, sex, age zone), timing mark, event mark,
electrode detachment, noise
Mechanical noise 48 dB or less at paper speed 25 mm/s
External input/output
External input 10 mm/0.5 V 5%, input impedance 100 k or more
Signal output 0.5 V/1 mV 5%, output impedance 100 or less
Serial I/O Communication method: RS-232C
Baud rate: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,
57600, 115200

1. GENERAL
Power requirement
Line voltage ECG-9620L: 220 V AC 10%
ECG-9620M: 230 V AC 10%
ECG-9620N: 240 V AC 10%
ECG-9620P: 220 V AC 10%
ECG-9620S: 110 V AC 10%
ECG-9620T: 120 V AC 10%
ECG-9620U: 127 V AC 10%
Line frequency 50 or 60 Hz
Power input 45 VA
Power consumption 45 W or less
Built-in battery (SB-901D) Voltage: 12 V
Current consumption: 6 A or less
Battery operation time: Approx. 90 minutes
Environment
Operating temperature 5 to 40C (41 to 104F)
Operating humidity
25 to 85% RH (with battery pack and recording paper)
20 to 85% RH (with battery pack and without recording paper)
25 to 90% RH (with recording paper and without battery pack)
25 to 95% RH (without battery pack and recording paper)
Operating atmospheric pressure 70 to 106 kPa
Storage temperature
Cardiograph: -20 to 65C (4 to 149F)
Battery pack: -20 to 50C (4 to 122F) within 30 days
-20 to 40C (4 to 104F) within 90 days
-20 to 30C (4 to 86F) within one year
Recording paper: -20 to 50C (4 to 122F)
Storage humidity
Cardiograph: 10 to 95% RH (non condensing)
Battery pack: 10 to 85% RH (non condensing)
Recording paper: 10 to 90% RH (non condensing)
Storage atmospheric pressure 70 to 106 kPa
Electromagnetic compatibility
IEC60601-1-2 (1993), CISPR11 (1990) Group 1 Class B
Other
Indoor portable
Dimensions and weight

Dimensions 280 W 70 H 216 D mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight Approx. 3.1 kg (with battery pack)
Approx. 2.7 kg (without battery pack)

1. GENERAL
Safety
Safety standard:
IEC60601-1 (1998)
IEC60601-1 Amendment 1 (1991)
IEC60601-1 Amendment 2 (1995)
IEC60601-2-25 (1993)
Type of protection against electric shock:
AC power: Class I
Battery power: Internally powered equipment
Degree of protection against electric 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:
Ordinary equipment
Degree of safety of application in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous
oxide:
Not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or
nitrous oxide
Mode of operation:
Continuous

1. GENERAL
Panel Descriptions
Front Panel
Name
1. Operation panel
2. Magazine (paper container)
3. LCD screen
Left Side Panel

1 2
Name
1. Magazine release button
2. Patient cable connector

1. GENERAL
Operation Panel
7
8
9
1 3
10
2
4
5 6 11 12 13 14
Name Name
1. AC power lamp 8. Age key
2. Battery operation lamp 9. Sex key
3. Battery charge lamp 10. Auto/Manual key/lamp
4. Power key/lamp 11. Feed/Mark key
5. Mode key 12. Filter key/lamp
6 Rhythm key/lamp 13. Copy/CAL key lamp
7. F1, F2, F3 function keys 14. Start/Stop key/lamp
Right Side Panel
CAUTION
When connecting an external instrument to connectors marked with , the external instrument and this
cardiograph must be connected according to the IEC60601-1-1 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-1:
General requirements for safety - Collateral standard: Safety requirements for medical electrical
systems. Failure to follow this warning may cause electrical shock to the patient and operator.
Do not use the output signal from the output connector for a synchronization signal such as the
synchronized cardioversion signal. There is a time delay between the input ECG signal and output
signal.
1 2 3
Name
1. EXT-IN connector
2. CRO-OUT
3. SIO connector
4. AC power cord socket
5. Equipotential ground terminal

1. GENERAL
Rear Panel
Battery
CAUTION
Always install the battery even when the cardiograph operates on AC
power. Otherwise sudden power down occurs when any electrode is
detached during recording.

1. GENERAL
Composition
Standard Components
ECG-9620L RHC-0004 Record Assy

ECG-9620M
ECG-9620N UTC-0009 Paper senser board
ECG-9620P
ECG-9620S RHC-0041 Motor Assy
ECG-9620T
ECG-9620U UTC-0010 Motor sensor board
RHC-0042 Magazine Assy
RKC-0001 (220) Transfer Assy (220 V) for L and P version

RKC-0002 (230) Transfer Assy (230 V) for M version
RKC-0003 (240) Transfer Assy (240 V) for N version
RKC-0004 (110) Transfer Assy (110 V) for S version
RKC-0005 (120) Transfer Assy (120 V) for T version
RKC-0006 (127) Transfer Assy (127 V) for U version
UTC-0006 Key board
UTC-0007 ECG control board
UTC-0008 Power board
Options
KD-103E Cart
KH-801E Patient Cable Hanger
To order a replacement assembly above, use the Code No.

To order a replacement component inside an assembly, refer to Section 7
Replaceablet Parts List.

1. GENERAL
Location
Thermal Head Assy

Buzzer
Motor Assy
LCD
Transfer Assy
Key board
ECG control board
Power board

Section 2 Maintenance
Replacement ...................................................................................................................... 2.1

Periodic Replacement Schedule .............................................................................. 2.1
Cleaning and Lubrication ................................................................................................... 2.2
Cleaning and Greasing Schedules .......................................................................... 2.2
Cleaning the Paper Mark Sensor and Paper Empty Sensor .................................... 2.2
Cleaning the Motor Rotation Sensor and Lubricating the Motor Gear and Gear
Meshed with Motor Gear ......................................................................................... 2.3
Maintenance Check Sheet ................................................................................................. 2.5

2. MAINTENANCE
This section describes the periodic replacement and cleaning of parts which are
required to maintain the instrument in good working condition.
Replacement
This subsection only describes replacement schedule for parts that need to be
periodically replaced. The actual replacement procedures are described in the section
for Disassembly and Assembly. Read the whole Disassembly and Assembly section,
especially its Warnings and Cautions, before replacing any of the parts described here.
Periodic Replacement To maintain the performance of the instrument, the parts listed in the table below must
Schedule be periodically replaced by qualified service personnel.
Code No. Description Recommendation

SB-901D Battery pack * See below.
08SK3.878.00046 Thermal head, KYT-56-8MPP1-SKH After 50 km recording
RHC-004 Motor Assy After 1000 hours operation
* Replace the battery pack when it cannot last for 30 minutes during battery operation
at the temperatures between 20 and30C.

2. MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and Lubrication
This subsection describes the cleaning and lubrication procedures for parts that
must be cleaned and lubricated by qualified service personnel. The cleaning
procedures for parts that can be cleaned by the user are described in the Operators
Manual.
Cleaning and Lubricating To maintain the performance of the instrument, the parts listed in the table below
Schedules must be regularly cleaned or lubricated.
Part Frequency Performed by

Instrument (external) After each use User
Thermal Head Once a month User
Platen Roller assy Once a year User
Paper Sensor Once a month Qualified service personnel
Motor Sensor Once a year Qualified service personnel
Motor Gear and Gear Once a year Qualified service personnel
Meshed with Motor Gear
Cleaning the Paper Mark

Sensor and Paper Empty 1. Remove the magazine. The illustration below shows the location of the paper
Sensor sensor.
2. Use a piece of cotton moistened with alcohol to clean both sensors.
Paper sensor

2. MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Motor 1. Remove the upper casing from the lower casing. Refer to Removing the
Rotation Sensor and Upper Casing in Section 6.
Lubricating the Motor Gear
and Gear Meshed with 2. Remove the two M3 pan screws with washers and spring washers which fasten
Motor Gear the ground leads to the power transformer unit.
Ground lead
M3 binding head screw
M3 pan screw with washer
and spring washer
Thermal head unit
CNA012 cable
CNA011 cable
3. Disconnect the CNA011 and CNA012 cables from the ECG control board.
4. Remove the three M3 binding head screws which fasten the thermal head unit
to the lower casing and remove the thermal head unit.
5. Remove the two M3 binding head screws which fasten the motor assy to the
thermal head unit and remove the motor assy.
6. Remove the two M3 pan screws with spring washers which fasten the motor
sensor board to the motor assy and remove the motor sensor board.
7. Use a piece of cotton moistened with alcohol to clean the motor rotation
sensor.
8. Use a brush to clean the holes in the gear.
Motor assy
Motor sensor board

2. MAINTENANCE
9. Use grease to lubricate the motor gear and the gear which directly meshes with
the motor gear as shown below.
Top view
Motor
Motor gear
Gear meshed with motor gear

2. MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Check Sheet 1/2
Date:
Customer:
Customer Address:
Service Personnel: Service Company:
Instrument Name: Instrument Model:
Instrument Serial Number: Hardware Revision:
Software Revision:
Overview Outside of instrument is clean. Yes No

No loose screws. Yes No
No physical damage, no bent parts and no contact with liquid. Yes No
Operation panel is not torn or broken. Yes No
All keys, buttons and controls are undamaged. Yes No
Power cord, patient cable are not frayed
and are correctly connected to the instrument. Yes No
Paper magazine opens and closes correctly. Yes No
Thermal head is clean. Yes No
The paper feeding roller is clean. Yes No
Motor rotation sensor is clean. Yes No
Paper detection sensor is clean. Yes No
Motor gear is lubricated properly. Yes No
Accessories Enough electrolyte cream (CardioCream) Yes No

Enough recording paper. Yes No
Installation Instrument is installed in the proper location. Yes No

Specified 3-prong power cord and ground lead are used. Yes No
Battery pack is in the instrument. Yes No
Recording paper is loaded. Yes No
Power on There is no fire, smoke or smell. Yes No

There is no electrical shock when touching the instrument. Yes No
Instrument is not abnormally hot. Yes No
Instrument does not affect surrounding equipment. Yes No
AC lamp lights when the AC power is supplied. Yes No
Battery charge lamp lights when the AC power is supplied. Yes No
Basic operation The screen display is correct. (brightness, no distortion) Yes No

Key lamp indication is correct. Yes No
All keys operate properly. Yes No
All settings are correct. Yes No
The battery is fully charged. Yes No
Electrode detachment functions properly. Yes No
There is no error message or abnormal operation. Yes No

2. MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Check Sheet 2/2
Monitoring ECG waveform display is correct. Yes No

The continuity of the ECG connection cable is correct. Yes No
Heart rate display is correct. Yes No
QRS sync mark is displayed and heart rate sync sound generates. Yes No
ECG lead and sensitivity can be changed properly. Yes No
Alarms setting and alarm function is correct. Yes No
Sound volume can be changed properly. Yes No
Recording Paper is fed correctly (no skewing or jam). Yes No

Waveforms and letters are clearly recorded. Yes No
Time printed on the recording paper is correct. Yes No
System Test Recorder Pass Fail

Key Pass Fail
Memory Pass Fail
LCD/LED Pass Fail
Input unit Pass Fail
Calibration Pass Fail
Communication Pass Fail
CRO/EXT1 Pass Fail
Safety Protective earth resistance Pass Fail

Earth leakage current Pass Fail
Enclosure leakage current Pass Fail
Withstanding voltage Pass Fail

Section 3 Troubleshooting and
System Error Message
Troubleshooting Flowchart ................................................................................................. 3.1

Troubleshooting Table ........................................................................................................ 3.4
Troubleshooting General Operation Problem ........................................................... 3.4
Troubleshooting Recording Problem ........................................................................ 3.6
System Error Message ...................................................................................................... 3.7

3. TROUBLESHOOTING AND SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGE
This section describes how to troubleshoot the instrument, using the following:
- flowchart
- troubleshooting table
- system error messages at power-up
NOTE
If the power is not turned off by pressing the Power key, press and
hold the Power key 5 seconds or more.
Troubleshooting Flowchart
Use the troubleshooting flowchart to find the possible sources of a problem.
The power LED is on but

there is no LCD display.
Is there any response when Yes Check that the LCD cable is Normal The LCD unit is faulty.
any key is pressed? connected to the CNJ201 The key board is faulty.
connector on the key board. The ECG control board is faulty.
No
Check that the CNA013 cable is connected to the Normal The key board is faulty.
CNJ033 connector on the ECG control board and The ECG control board is faulty.
CNJ101 connector on the key board.

The power of the

instrument does not turn
on.
Does the instrument Yes

operate during AC
power operation?
No
Does the LED of the AC power No Check the following cable connections
light? Between transformer unit and power board
Yes CNA014 (between the power board and
ECG control board
CNA013 (between the ECG control board
The key board is faulty. and key board)
The ECG control board is faulty. Normal
The power board is faulty.
Check the power fuse in the

fuse holder.
The instrument does not Normal
operate during battery
power operation.
The power board is faulty.
The power transformer is faulty.
No
Is the battery charged? Charge the battery.
Yes
Check the following cable connections

Between transformer unit and power board
CNA014 (between the power board and
ECG control board
CNA013 (between the ECG control board
and key board)
Normal
Is the battery F101 or F102 Yes Replace the battery fuse

fuse on the power board blown? on the power board.
No
The power unit is faulty.

The power transformer is faulty.

The recorder does not

feed the recording paper
when the Start key is
pressed.
Does the LED for the Start Brinks No

Is the recording paper set? Set the recording paper.
key light?
Lights No
Does the recorder print Check that the CNA013 cable is

when the recording paper connected to the CNJ033 connector
is manually pulled out on the ECG control board and
from under the thermal CNJ101 connector on the key board.
head?
Normal
Yes
Check that CNA011 cable is The ECG control board

connected to the CNJ036 connector is faulty.
on the ECG control board. The key board is faulty.
Normal
The motor is faulty.

The ECG control board
is faulty.

Troubleshooting Table
Use the troubleshooting table to locate, identify and solve a problem in the
instrument. The problems are divided into general operation and recording. Each
category has its own troubleshooting table for fast and easy troubleshooting.
How to use the troubleshooting table

1. Determine which troubleshooting table to use.
2. In the Problem column find the trouble item that matches the problem.
3. Do the action recommended in the Corrective Action column.
4. If the problem is not solved, do the action for the next possible cause or criteria.
5. If none of the actions solve the problem, contact your nearest Nihon Kohden
dealer.
Troubleshooting General
Operation Problem
Problem Possible Cause Action

The power LED lights but nothing is Faulty cable connection. Check the following cable connection.
displayed on the LCD screen. CNA013: between the ECG control
board and key board
LCD cable: CNJ201 connector on the
key board.
CNA014: between the power board
and ECG control board
Faulty LCD unit. Replace the LCD unit.
Faulty key board. Replace the key board.
Faulty ECG control board. Replace ECG the control board.
The instrument does not operate on AC Faulty power fuse. Replace the power fuse.
power. Faulty cable connection Check the following cable connection.
CNA013: between the ECG control
board and key board
and ECG control board.
Power cable: between the power board
and power transformer
unit
Faulty power cord Replace the power cord.
Faulty power board. Replace the power board.
Faulty power transformer unit, Replace the power transformer unit.


The instrument does not operate on The battery is not charged. Charge the battery.
battery power.
Faulty battery fuse. Replace the battery fuse.
Faulty battery. Replace the battery.
Check the following cable connection.
board and key board
Battery cable:CNJ102 connector on the
power board
No key operation Faulty cable connection Check the following cable connection.
board and key board
No ECG waveform appears in a Faulty electrode attachment. Check that the electrodes are properly
specific lead or artifact appears on the attached to the patient.
waveform. Faulty patient cable connection. Check that the patient cable is firmly
connected to the electrodes and
instrument.
Faulty ECG control board. Replace the ECG control board.
No ECG waveform appears in all No electrode is attached to the patient Check that the electrodes are properly
channels or artifact appears on the or the RF (RL) electrode is not attached attached to the patient.
waveform. to the patient.
Vertical and horizontal stripes appear Faulty cable connection. Check the following cable connection.
on the LCD screen at constant interval. CNA013: between the ECG control
board and key board
key board.
No sound Faulty cable connection. Check that the speaker cable is firmly
connected to the CNJ032 connector on
the ECG control board.
Faulty speaker. Replace the speaker.
The date and time is reset to January 1, The lithium battery is completely Replace the ECG control board. The
1980 and the Error 09 error message discharged. lithium battery is in the real time clock
appears. IC on the ECG control board.

Troubleshooting Recording
Problem

The recorder does not feed the Dirty paper sensor. Clean the paper sensor.
recording paper when the Start key is Faulty cable connection. Check the following cable connection.
pressed. CNA013: between the ECG control
board and key board
board and feeding motor,
motor sensor and paper
sensor
Faulty feeding motor. Replace the feeding motor.
No printing. The thermal head is incorrectly Readjust the position of the thermal
positioned. head.
Faulty cable connection. Check the following cable connection.
board and key board
board and feeding motor,
motor sensor and paper
sensor
Faulty thermal head. Replace the thermal head.
Sometimes the recorder does not print. The thermal head protection circuit Check the electrode attachment. If
which protects the thermal head from necessary, adjust the electrode position
large artifact, such as AC interference is so that clear ECG waveforms are
rejecting noisy waveforms. displayed.
The paper skews. Dirty thermal head. Clean the thermal head.
The recording paper is not properly set Make sure that the recording paper is
in the instrument. aligned with the lower recording paper
guide.
The thermal head is incorrectly Readjust the position of the thermal
positioned. head.
Faulty feeding roller. Replace the paper magazine.

System Error Message
During power-up and operation the instrument continuously checks itself for
system failure. If a failure is detected, system information and error history are
printed on the recording paper and all operations are stopped. System information
and error history are also displayed or printed due to transient noise. After printing
the system information and error history, the power of the instrument is
automatically turned off.
NOTE
If the same system information appears again after restarting the
instrument, do not use the instrument until service personnel has
corrected the cause of the problem. Sending a copy of the system
information to your nearest Nihon Kohden distributor helps us to
troubleshoot your problem quickly.
System Information
Indicates an error number to identify the problem. To solve the problem, do the
corrective action described below.
Error No. Meaning Corrective Action

00 Input unit error: An interrupt signal of 2 ms Replace the ECG control board.
is generated.
01 Input unit error: There is no response to the Replace the ECG control board.
host.
02 Input unit error: Communication protocol Replace the ECG control board.
error.
03 4 bit CPU error: Initialization error. Replace the ECG control board.
04 4 bit CPU error: No response error. Replace the ECG control board.
05 A key on the key board is short-circuited. Replace the key board.
06 RTC error: No interrupt signal of 125 ms. Replace the ECG control board.
07 RTC error: Incorrect data in SRAM. Replace the ECG control board.
09 The lithium battery to back up the date and Replace the ECG control board. The
time and all system settings is completely lithium battery is in the real time clock IC
discharged. The system settings other than on the ECG control board. The date and
the items described in the following note time is reset to January 1, 1980.
are returned to the factory initial settings.
10 Bus error. Replace the ECG control board.
11 Address error. Replace the ECG control board.

Error No. Meaning Corrective Action

12 Illegal command. Replace the ECG control board.
13 Zero division error. Replace the ECG control board.
14 Power off time out. Replace the ECG control board.
15 EEPROM error: This occurs due to the Replace the ECG control board.
EEPROM check error, installed language
error or communication error between the
host and EEPROM.
16 Local language flash memory error. Replace the ECG control board.
17 ECG model error. Replace the ECG control board.
18 Local language is not installed. Install the local language.
19 Local language is not installed. Install the local language.
Error in memory area for local language. Re-install the local language.
20 Local language text file version does not Install the local language text file which is
match the ECG software version. the same version as the ECG software.
21 ECG interpretation error (Time over). Check the input waveforms. If any noise
is superimposed on the waveforms, find
and eliminate the cause. If no noise is
superimposed on the waveform, replace the
ECG control board.
22 The entered information does not match Replace the ECG control board.
the data in the flash memory.
27 Program version error. The program is Turn the power off, then on and check that
updated. the ECG waveforms are displayed
correctly.
NOTE
Error 05 also appears when any key on the operation panel is
pressed and held down.
When Error 08 appears, the following settings are not reset to
the factory initial settings even if the instrument is initialized.
- display language - hum filter
- hospital name - direct/modem connection
- recording resolution setting - elapsed time
- local language font - saved ECG data

Error History
Indicates the latest three errors and the date of the latest error, as in the example
below.

Section 4 System Test, Adjustment,
And Setting
System Test ....................................................................................................................... 4.1

Overall ..................................................................................................................... 4.1
Calling up the System Test Level 1 .......................................................................... 4.2
Calling up the System Test Level 2 .......................................................................... 4.3
Entering the System Test Number ........................................................................... 4.4
Executing the System Test ....................................................................................... 4.5
Quitting the System Test .......................................................................................... 4.6
Exiting the System Test Mode .................................................................................. 4.6
Demonstration ................................................................................................................... 4.7
Recorder ............................................................................................................................ 4.8
Thermal Head .................................................................................................................. 4.10
Key ................................................................................................................................... 4.11
Memory ............................................................................................................................ 4.12
Single Memory Test Mode ..................................................................................... 4.13
Continuous Memory Test Mode ............................................................................. 4.13
LCD/LED .......................................................................................................................... 4.14
Input Unit ......................................................................................................................... 4.16
Calibration ........................................................................................................................ 4.17
Communication ................................................................................................................ 4.18
CRO/EXT1 ....................................................................................................................... 4.20
System Setup Initialization ............................................................................................... 4.22
ECG Findings List Recording ........................................................................................... 4.23
Recording Resolution Setting .......................................................................................... 4.24
Date and Time Setting ..................................................................................................... 4.25
Setting the Date and Time ..................................................................................... 4.25

4. SYSTEM TEST, ADJUSTMENT AND SETTING
This section describes:

how to check the operation of the instrument in the System Test mode.
how to output the ECG findings list in the System Test mode.
how to initialize the system in the System Test mode.
how to adjust the thermal head recording resolution and recording paper cutting
position in the System Test mode.
how to set date and time in the System Setup mode.
System Test
Overall The instrument has two System Test modes: Test level 1 for operator and Test level
2 for qualified service personnel. The test items marked with * perform the same
test in Test levels 1 and 2. Each Test level consists of the following system test
items:
Test level 1 Test level 2

Demonstration Recorder
Recorder Thermal head
Key* Key*
Memory* Memory (single)*
LCD/LED* Memory (continuous)
Input unit* LCD/LED*(
Calibration* Input unit*
Communication* Calibration*
CRO/EXT1* Communication*
System Setup Initialization* CRO/EXT1*
ECG Findings List Recording System Setup Initialization*
Recording resolution setting
NOTE
In the description of some test items in this section, whenever it is
appropriate, a description of the source of problem and its corrective
action will be described in table form for fast and easy
troubleshooting. If none of the actions solve the problem, contact
your Nihon Kohden distributor or representative.

Calling up the System Test 1. If the power is on, turn it off.

Level 1
NOTE
Release the Feed/Mark key immediately after the instrument starts
printing. If you continue to hold the Feed/Mark key for more than 15
seconds, the instrument recognizes that the Feed/Mark key is short-
circuited and prints the system information Error 05 at the end of
printing.
2. Press the Power key while pressing the Feed/Mark key. Hold the Feed/Mark key
+ until the instrument begins to print the system test procedure, relationship
between the input number and its corresponding key name on the operation
panel and system test number list as shown below. The Test level 1 is called up
and the instrument is in standby mode for entering the system test number.
To cancel printing the following information, press the Start/Stop key.
Printout
System Test Screen

Calling up the System Test 1. If the power is on, turn it off.

Level 2
NOTE
printing.
2. Press the Power key while pressing the Feed/Mark and Auto/Manual keys
+ + together. Hold the Feed/Mark and Auto/Manual keys until the instrument begins
to print the system test procedure, relationship between the input number and its
corresponding key name on the operation panel and system test number list as
shown below. The Test level 2 is called up and the instrument is in standby
mode for entering the system test number.
To cancel printing the following information, press the Start/Stop key.
Printout
System Test Screen

Entering the System Test Use the following keys on the operation panel to enter a 2-digit number for
Number executing the desired system test. The specified system test numbers are indicated
in the [xx] bracket at the right of each system test item on the printout output when
the Test level 1 or 2 is called up. Refer to the Calling up the Test Level X
section.
To delete the entered number, press the Auto/Manual key. To delete a 2-digit
number, press the Auto/Manual key twice. At this time, the ones digit number is
deleted before the tens digit number is deleted.
Numeric Key Numeric Key

0 Copy/CAL key 5 Rhythm key
1 F1 function key 6 Age key

2 F2 function key 7 Sex key
3 F3 function key 8 Feed/Mark key
4 Mode key 9 Filter key
Clear Auto/Manual key Enter Start/Stop key

Executing the System Test Press the Start/Stop key. For some tests, the System Test screen is displayed
during the test as shown below,
System Test Screen
If you entered an unspecified number, 8 repeating pips alarm sound and the
Invalid number. Please re-enter number error message is displayed as shown
below.
70
To re-enter the system test number, do either of the following:

Delete the previously entered number by pressing the Auto/Manual key.
Enter the system test number by overwriting the previously entered number.

Quitting the System Test The procedures to quit each system test vary from test to test. Some tests
automatically end after an alarm sound is generated or a printout is output. Refer
to the following explanations for each test. After quitting each test, the instrument
returns to the standby mode for entering the system test number.
After a system test is completed, you can execute other system test without exiting
the System Test mode.
Exiting the System Test After all desired system tests are finished, press the Power key.
Mode

Demonstration
This is used to learn or demonstrate instrument operation.
While executing this test item, the instrument generates dummy 12 lead ECG
resting waveforms until the power of the instrument is turned off. The ECG
waveforms can be recorded and also displayed as shown below.
Procedure
Enter the system test number [00] (Test level 1) and press the Start/Stop key.
To quit the test, turn the power of the instrument off by pressing the Power key.
Dummy 12 lead ECG resting waveforms on LCD

Recorder
This is used to check the condition of the recorder by printing test patterns. The
recording test patterns consist of the following and are printed in the following
order:
1. Diagonal lines
2. Characters H and X (Test level 1 only)
3. Paper speed scales (25 and 50 mm/s)
The recorder test of Test level 1 contains the same recorder test and thermal head
test as Test level 2. With regard to the check procedure for characters H and X,
refer to the Thermal Head section.
Procedure
Enter the system test number [01] (Test level 1) or [00] (Test level 2) and press the
Start/Stop key. The following test patterns are printed.
This test automatically ends after the following has been printed. The instrument
Printout of Test level 1
Not printed in Test level 2. Refer to the

Thermal Head section for this check.

Check Procedure for Diagonal Lines

Check that all the diagonal lines are evenly and completely printed.
Possible Source of Problem Corrective Action

A dirty thermal head can cause some 1. Clean the thermal head with the
parts to be unevenly or incompletely thermal head cleaner pen.
printed. 2. If this does not fix the problem,
replace the thermal head.
A faulty thermal head can cause some 1. Clean the thermal head with the
parts at a certain position to be thermal head cleaner pen.
unevenly or incompletely printed. 2. If this does not fix the problem,
Check Procedure for Paper Speed Scales

Check that the accuracy of each paper speed during actual recording is within 2%.
The scales for 4 seconds at 10 mm/s and 12.5 mm/s paper speeds and the scales for
2 seconds at 25 mm/s and 50 mm/s paper speeds are consecutively printed. For
example, the length for 4 seconds on the time scale printed at 10 mm/s paper speed
must be within 39.2 mm to 40.8 mm.

Badly positioned thermal head. 1. Adjust the thermal head position.
2. If this does not fix the problem,
Damaged, deformed or badly 1. Check the motor gear and its
positioned motor gear. position.
2. If this does not fix the problem,
replace the motor gear.
Dirty motor rotation sensor. Clean the motor rotation sensor as
described in the Maintenance section.
Loose or damaged axle. Tighten and check the axle as described
in the Disassembly and Assembly
section.
Faulty motor. Replace the motor.

Thermal Head
This is used to check the condition of the thermal head by printing out the
characters H and X continually.
Procedure
Enter the system test number [01] (Test level 2) and press the Start/Stop key. The
characters H and X are printed as follows.
To quit the test, press the Auto/Manual key and the instrument returns to the
standby mode for entering the system test number.
Printout of Thermal Head Test Result
Check Procedure for Characters H and X

Check that all the parts of the characters H and X are clearly, evenly and
completely printed and that the characters are not printed zigzag or diagonally.

The thermal head recording resolution Adjust the thermal head recording
is not set correctly. resolution as described in this section.
board and power board
CNA012: CNJ033 connector on the
ECG control board.
The thermal head unit position is not Check and adjust the thermal head unit
correct. position.

Key
This is used to check the condition of the keys on the operation panel.
Procedure
1. Enter the system test number [02] (Test level 1) or [03] (Test level 2) and press
the Start/Stop key.
2. Press the key on the operation panel. The name of the pressed key is printed if
the key is functioning correctly.
To quit the test, press the Auto/Manual key. The instrument returns to the
standby mode for entering the system test number.
NOTE
The Power and Auto/Manual keys cannot be checked by this test. To
check if these two keys are functioning correctly, do the following:
Power key
Check that the power of the instrument is on or off when the
Power key is turned on or off.
Auto/Manual key
Check that the Key test is stopped by pressing the Auto/Manual
key.
Check Procedure for Operation Panel Key

Check that the name of the pressed key is printed.


Memory
This is used to check the condition of the memory by comparing the data of the test
patterns written to and read from each memory area.
The instrument provides two memory test modes: single and continuous. When
single memory test mode is selected, entire memory is tested once. When
continuous memory test mode is selected, the memory is continuously tested until
the Auto/Manual key is pressed. The number of Count of test increases by one
each time the entire memory test is tested. One complete memory test takes about
30 seconds.
Single: [03] Test level 1, [04] Test level 1
Continuous: [05] Test level 2
If no fault is detected, an OK message appears for each memory. If a fault is

detected, an Error message appears and the number of Error count for each
memory increases by one.
Printout of Memory Test Result

Single Memory Test Mode This mode tests the entire memory once. You can use this mode to fully check all
memory if a memory problem frequently occurs.
Procedure
Start/Stop key.
After the test, the test result is automatically printed. When the test result is
completely printed, a bing bong alarm sound is generated and instrument returns
to the standby mode for entering the system test number.
To cancel the test or cancel printing the test result, press the Auto/Manual key.
Check Procedure for Single Memory Test Mode

Check that no Error messages appear.

Faulty memory on the ECG control Replace the ECG control board. Each
board. memory mounted on the ECG control
board cannot be replaced at memory
component level.
Continuous Memory Test This mode continues testing the entire memory until the Auto/Manual key is
Mode pressed. You can use this mode to check an intermittent memory problem.
Procedure
To print the test result without quitting the test, press the Start/Stop key. All results
of the tests performed until the Start/Stop key are pressed is printed on one page.
To cancel the test, press the Auto/Manual key. All results of the tests performed
until the Start/Stop key is pressed are printed on one page. When the test result is
completely printed, 8 repeating pips alarm sound is generated and the instrument
Check Procedure for Continuous Memory Test Mode

Check that no Error messages appear.

Faulty memory on the ECG control Replace the ECG control board. Each
board. memory mounted on the ECG control
board cannot be replaced at memory
component level.

LCD/LED
This is used to check all LEDs on the operation panel, LED/LCD control circuit
and all dots on the LCD First, the LCD test starts and after the LCD test is
complete, the LED test starts.
LCD Test
The LCD displays the following four types of test patterns every two seconds in
the following order:
1. Diagonal lines are displayed.
2. Entire LCD lights up.
3. Returns to the System Test screen.
The LCD image for each pattern changes as follow:
1 2
LED Test
The LEDs on the operation panel light up one by one and remain lit until all LEDs
light up. After all LEDs light up, they go out one at a time.
NOTE
With regard to the LEDs of Battery charge lamp, AC power lamp and
POWER lamp, check if they are in the following condition during the
LED/LCD test:
Battery charge lamp: Not lit (This lamp indicates the remaining
battery power before and after the LED test
during battery operation.)
AC power lamp: Lit
POWER lamp: Lit when AC power is used
Procedure
Start/Stop key.
After the test, the instrument returns to the standby mode for entering the system
test number.
To cancel the test, press the Auto/Manual key.

Check Procedure for LCD Test

Check that all the dots on the screen light up and go out according to the test
pattern.

board and key board.
key board.
Check Procedure for LED Test

Check that all the LEDs on the operation panel light up.


Input Unit
This is used to check if the input analog signal processing circuit detects the lead
off condition correctly, using the provided input check jig. If each lead is
connected when the input analog signal processing circuit works correctly, the
Normal message is printed at the right of each electrode lead name in the test
result. If a lead is not connected, the Error message is printed.
The following is an example printout of the input unit test result when the R(RA)
lead is disconnected.
Procedure
1. Connect the electrode lead to the instrument.
2. Attach all tips of each electrode lead to the input check jig.
Input check jig 3. Enter the system test number [05] (Test level 1) or [07] (Test level 2).
4. Disconnect one of the leads from the check jig and press the Start/Stop key.
The disconnected lead name is printed out.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all leads by one.
To quit the test, press the Auto/Manual key. The instrument returns to the
stanby mode for entering the system test number.
Check Procedure for Input Unit Test

Check that the lead off condition is detected correctly.


Calibration
This is used to check the sensitivity and time constant of the input analog signal
processing circuit. After starting the test, the CAL waveforms for leads I, II and V1
to V6 are printed as shown below. If all the rectangular printed CAL waveforms
have the amplitude of 1 mV and time constant of more than 3.2 seconds, the
sensitivity and time constant of the input analog signal processing circuit are
normal.
Procedure
Start/Stop key.
After all CAL waveforms for eight leads are printed, the test automatically ends
and the instrument returns to the standby mode for entering the system test number.
To cancel the test, press the Start/Stop key or Auto/Manual key. The instrument
Check Procedure for Calibration Waveforms

Check that all the rectangular printed CAL waveforms match the following
conditions in the illustration below:
Amplitude when CAL waveform is risen: 10 mm 2%
Amplitude of point which is 25 mm : more than 7.3 mm
from the rising point of the CAL waveform
10 mm 2% more than 7.3 mm
25 mm


Communication
This is used to check the external communication input/output line of the

instrument, using the check jig. The instrument has one standard communication
connector (SIO). This test is performed by comparing the original test patterns sent
from the output line with the test patterns received at the input line. If any received
test pattern is different from its original, a Error message is printed. A Normal
message is printed if the communication line is normal. With regard to TxD-RxD
line, if the same data is printed, the line is normal.
Every time the test of one set is repeated, the number of Count of test increases
by one. Every time the error is detected during continuous test, the Error count
increases by one. The test of one set takes about 5 seconds.
The following is an example printout of the communication test result.
Preparation
A locally made check jig is required for the test. To make the check jig, short-
circuit the pins as shown below.
Connector Pin Assignment

1. FG
2. TXD
3. RXD
4. RTS
5. CTS
6. DSR
7. GND
8. HS
9. DTR
Mating Connector
Connector: HDEB-9PF (05)
Case: HDE-CTH

Procedure
1. Connect the check jig to the SIO socket of the instrument.
the Start/Stop key.
The instrument prints the test result of each test if the instrument detects an
Error.
To print the test result without quitting the test, press the Start/Stop key. The
results of all tests performed until the Start/Stop key are pressed are printed.
You can see the test number and the number of errors on Count of test and
Error count on the printout, respectively.
To quit the test, press the Auto/Manual key. The instrument prints the results of
all tests performed until the Auto/Manual key is pressed. When the test result is
completely printed, 8 repeating pips sound is generated and the instrument
Check Procedure for Serial Communication

Check that no error messages appear.


CRO/EXT1
This is used to check the external output/input terminal, using the check jig. The
instrument has the input signal terminal (EXT-IN connector) and output signal
terminal (CRO-OUT connector) at the rear of the instrument.
In this test, the instrument prints the known triangular waveform signals generated
inside the instrument at the lower trace on the recording paper the moment the
instrument outputs the signals from the CRO-OUT terminal to the EXT-IN
connector. At the same time, the instrument prints the triangular waveform signals
input to the EXT-IN connector at the upper trace on the recording paper. There is
no delay time between the printed waveforms on the upper and lower traces.
The following is an example printout of the CRO/EXT1 test result.
Preparation
A locally made check jig is required for the test. To make the check jig, use the
two 3.5 monaural jacks and leads and solder the signal line and ground line of the
two jacks with leads as shown below.
Signal line
Ground line

Procedure
1. Connect the check jig to the CRO-OUT/EXT-IN sockets of the instrument.
the Start/Stop key.
To quit the test, press the Start/Stop key or Auto/Manual key. The instrument
Check Procedure
Check that the shape of the two printed triangular waveforms are the same and
there is no delay time between them.


System Setup Initialization
This is used to reset all the system settings to the factory initial settings.
NOTE
The following settings are not reset to the factory initial settings even
if the instrument is initialized.
date and time* display language**
recording resolution setting* hospital name**
cue mark position* direct/modem connection**
elapsed time local language font
saved ECG data
For settings marked with *, refer to the following corresponding
subsection in this section; for settings marked with **, refer to
Changing Settings Before Measurement (System Setup Screen) in
the operators manual.
Procedure
Start/Stop key.
If the initialization is completed, a System Setup Initialization message appears

with one bing bong alarm sound and the instrument returns to the stanby mode
for entering the system test number.
Refer to the operators manual for the factory initial settings.
Following is the LCD display after the system has been initialized.

ECG Findings List Recording
This is used to print out the list of all ECG findings used for the instrument. The
instrument informs you of the ECG finding as a result of the ECG interpretation
when analyzing the ECG.
Procedure
When the list is completely printed, one bing bong alarm sound is generated and
the instrument returns to the standby mode for entering the system test number.
To cancel printing the list, press the Start/Stop key or Auto/Manual key. The
instrument returns to the standby mode for entering the system test number.

Recording Resolution Setting
This is used to adjust the thermal head recording resolution after the thermal head
is replaced with a new one or when the printout is not clearly, evenly and
completely printed.
Normally, the resistor value of the heating element on the thermal head is a specific
value which varies from thermal head to thermal head. Even if the same energy is
applied to the thermal head, the recording quality varies due to the difference of the
thermal head resistor value. Therefore, adjusting the thermal head recording
resolution is required to evenly print regardless of the thermal head resistor value.
Do the following procedure to automatically adjust the thermal head recording

resolution.
Procedure
1. Call up the System Test Level 2.
2. Enter the system test number between [41] and [48] according to the thermal
heating element head resistance value
Thermal head resistance System set No.

1265 to 1181 Recording resolution setting1 [41]
Label: 985 to 976 Recording resolution setting4 [44]
Lot No., thermal head resistance 975 to 966 Recording resolution setting5 [45]
Current setting Recording resolution setting [49]
3. Press the Start/Stop key.
4. Turn the power off. (Test level 2) and press the Start/Stop key.

Date and Time Setting
The date and time of the instrument are set in the System Setup mode. In the
System Setup mode, you can also set the entire system settings of the instrument
which determines the operation conditions of the instrument. Refer to the
operators manual for details.
The date and time is backed up with the lithium battery in a real time clock IC on
the ECG control board. The life time of the lithium battery is about 7 years. When
the Error 09 error message appears and the date is reset to January 1, 1980, the
lithium battery is completely discharged. Replace the ECG control board and set
the date and time.
Setting the Date and Time 1. Call up the System Setup mode
1) If the power is on, turn it off.
NOTE
printing.
2) Press the Power key while pressing the Copy/CAL key. Hold the Copy/
CAL key until the instrument begins to print the list of the system setup
settings. The System Setup mode is called up.
To cancel printing the list, press the Start/Stop key.
2. Enter a 3-digit number to call up the stanby mode for entering the new numbers
for year, month/date, hour/minute or second, respectively. Refer to the
Entering the System Test Number in this section for entering the numbers.
Following is the LCD screen when the year setting mode is called up.

Year
Enter the system setup number [318].
Month/date
Hour/minute
Second
To cancel the entered number, press the Auto/Manual key.
NOTE
You cannot enter numbers for second setting.
3. Enter a 4-digit number to enter the new numbers of the year, month/date or
hour/minute. The range of the number which is possible to enter is as follows:
Year
[1980] to [2079]
Month/date
[0101] to [1231]
Hour/minute
[0000] to [2359]
To cancel the entered number, press the Auto/Manual key.
Following is the LCD screen when the year 1998 is entered.

NOTE
If the Start/Stop key is pressed in the second setting mode, the
second is reset to 00 seconds and the instrument starts working
from 00 seconds.
If the power of the instrument is turned off before the Start/Stop key
is pressed, the newly entered numbers are invalid.
4. Press the Start/Stop key to save the new numbers. The newly entered numbers
are automatically printed.
Following is the LCD screen when the year 1998 is saved.
If you entered an unspecified number, 8 repeating pips alarm sound and the
Invalid number. Please re-enter number error message is displayed.
To re-enter the system test number, do either of the following:

Delete the previously entered number by pressing the Auto/Manual key.
Enter the system test number by overwriting the previously entered
number.
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to enter the new numbers for the other settings.
6. Turn the power of the instrument off to exit the System Setup mode.

Section 5 Board/Unit Description
Block Diagram .................................................................................................................... 5.1

Power Unit ......................................................................................................................... 5.2
ECG Control Board ............................................................................................................ 5.2

5. BOARD/UNIT DESCRIPTION
Block Diagram
Buzzer CNJ021 (80 pin)

CNJ031 (9 pin)
CNJ032 (2 pin)
SIO connector
Motor
CNJ043
(miniature plug)
CNA011
Motor sensor
External input connector
CNJ036 (10 pin)
CNJ041
Paper sensor
(miniature plug)
CRO output connector
CNA012
Thermal head
CNJ011 (16 pin)
CNJ101 (34 pin)
CNA013
Key board
CNJ201 (12 pin) CNJ033 (24 pin)
ECG control board

LCD
Patient cable connector
CNJ091 (D-sub 15 pin)
CNJ035 (30 pin)
CNA014
CNJ201 (30 pin) AC socket

Power
Battery Power board CNJ101 transformer unit
(SB-901D) (2 pin)
CNJ102 (3 pin)

5. BOARD/UNIT DESCRIPTION
Power Unit
The Power unit consists of the power source, battery charging and control circuits.
The Power unit uses the switching regulation method to produce the power
required for the instrument.
+5 V for digital circuits
+12 V for analog circuits
+24 to 30 V for thermal head
ECG Control Board
The ECG Control board consists of the following components:

Component Description
CPU: MC68EC020 (Operating frequency: 25 MHz)
ROM: For system software, 2 MB
DRAM: Main memory, 4 MB
Flash memory: 16 MB
Real time clock: with 140 B SRAM and back-up battery (lithium battery)
Timer: 1 ms timer
Interrupt request signal ON/OFF: selectable
Operation mode: fixed
Serial interface: Equivelent to RS-232C, 1 channel
Baud rate: 2,400 to 115,200 bps selectable
Speaker circuit: Beep sound, Sound by noise generator
Interrupt request: Auto-vector method
Interface: To ECG input section
Recorder:
LCD:
Controller: For keyboard
A/D converter:

Section 6 Disassembly
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................ 6.1

Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................................... 6.1
Required Tools ......................................................................................................... 6.1
Cable Connection .............................................................................................................. 6.2
Removing the Upper Casing .............................................................................................. 6.4
Removing the Magazine and Recording Paper ....................................................... 6.4
Removing the Battery Pack ..................................................................................... 6.4
Removing the Upper Casing .................................................................................... 6.4
Removing the Thermal Head and Motor Assy ................................................................... 6.5
Removing the Thermal Head ................................................................................... 6.5
Removing the Motor Assy ........................................................................................ 6.6
Removing the ECG Control Board ..................................................................................... 6.6
Removing the Power Board ............................................................................................... 6.8
Removing the Power Board ..................................................................................... 6.8
Replacing the Power Fuse and Battery Fuse .......................................................... 6.9
Removing the Key Board and LCD Unit ........................................................................... 6.10

6. DISASSEMBLY
The procedures in this section tell how to remove, replace and install major
components in the instrument.
Before You Begin
Removing, replacing and installing major components should be done by qualified

service personnel.
Warnings and Cautions

WARNINGS
To avoid the possibility of injury to yourself or damage to the
instrument, do not install or remove any component or change
switch settings while the power is on. Turn the power off and wait 10
minutes before installing to or removing any component from the
instrument.
To avoid accidental discharge of static electricity which could
damage the instrument components, use a wrist ground strap when
installing or removing any component of the instrument.
CAUTIONS
Before connecting or disconnecting any cables, turn off the
instrument, unplug the AC power cord from the instrument and
remove the battery pack.
Fuses cut off the power when an abnormality occurs in the
instrument. Eliminate the malfunction before replacing the fuse. Use
the correct fuse only. The fuse rating is shown on the holder.
Removal and replacement of any component in the instrument
should be done by qualified service personnel.
Use only parts recommended by Nihon Kohden to assure maximum
performance from your instrument.
Required Tools Anti-static bench mat

Wrist ground strap
Phillips screwdriver (insulated type)
Flat-blade screwdriver (insulated type)
Hex (Allen) wrench or hex keys
Hex driver
Tweezers

6. DISASSEMBLY
Cable Connection
Buzzer CNJ021 (80 pin)

CNJ031 (9 pin)
CNJ032 (2 pin)
SIO connector
Motor
CNJ043
(miniature plug)
CNA011
Motor sensor
External input connector
CNJ036 (10 pin)
CNJ041
Paper sensor
(miniature plug)
CRO output connector
CNA012
Thermal head
CNJ011 (16 pin)
CNJ101 (34 pin)
CNA013
Key board
CNJ201 (12 pin) CNJ033 (24 pin)
ECG control board

LCD
Patient cable connector
CNJ091 (D-sub 15 pin)
CNJ035 (30 pin)
CNA014
CNJ201 (30 pin) AC socket

Power
Battery Power board CNJ101 transformer unit
(SB-901D) (2 pin)
CNJ102 (3 pin)

6. DISASSEMBLY
No. Code No. Description

CNA011 08SK3.670.00216A ZHR-10 L=120, 90, 130 between motor assy and ECG control board
CNA012 08SK3.670.00181B PHR-16 L=80, between thermal head and ECG control board
CNA013 08SK3.670.00172A PHDR-24VS (W=100), between key board and ECG control board
CNA014 08SK3.670.00199B SHDR-30V-S-B (W=60), between power board and ECG control board
CNA011 cable
CNA012 cable
CNA014 cable
CNA013 cable

6. DISASSEMBLY
Removing the Upper Casing
Removing the Magazine 1. Press down the magazine release button to open the magazine.
and Recording Paper
2. Remove magazine and recording paper into the magazine.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Remove the two M3 binding head screws from the battery cover.
2. Open the battery cover by sliding it up as shown in the figure.
3. Disconnect the battery cable from the battery pack connector..
4. Remove the battery pack from the battery compartment.
Removing the Upper 1. Remove the five M3 binding head screws.

Casing
2. Open the upper casing in the direction of the arrow.

6. DISASSEMBLY
Removing the Thermal Head and Motor Assy
Removing the Thermal 1. Remove the battery pack and upper casing from the lower casing. Refer to
Head Removing the Upper Casing .
2. Remove the two M3 pan screws with washers and spring washers which fasten
the ground leads to the power transformer unit.
Ground lead
M3 binding head screw
M3 pan screw with washers
and spring washer
Thermal head unit
CNA012 cable
CNA011 cable
Thermal head
3. Disconnect the CNA011 and CNA012 cables from the ECG control board.
4. Remove the three M3 binding head screws which fasten the thermal head unit
to the lower casing and remove the thermal head unit.
5. Remove the two M3 binding head screws washers which fasten the thermal
head to the thermal head unit.
6. Remove the thermal head.
7. Remove the thermal head cable from the thermal head.

6. DISASSEMBLY
Removing the Motor Assy 1. Remove the thermal head unit from the lower casing. Refer to step 1 to 5 in
Removing the Thermal Head Unit
2. Remove the two M3 binding head screws which fasten the motor assy to the
thermal head unit and remove the motor assy.
3. Remove the two M3 pan screws with spring washers which fasten the motor
sensor board to the motor assy and remove the motor sensor board.
Motor assy
Motor sensor board

6. DISASSEMBLY
Removing the ECG Control Board
1. Remove the battery pack and upper casing from the lower casing. Refer to
Removing the Upper Casing .
2. Disconnect the CNA011, CNA012, CNA013, CNA014 and speaker cables

from the ECG control board.
CNA011 cable CNA012 cable
CNA013 cable
CNA014 cable
Speaker cable
ECG control board
3. Remove the six M3 pan screws with washers which fasten the ECG control
board to the lower casing and remove the ECG control board.

6. DISASSEMBLY
Removing the Power Board
Removing the Power Board 1. Remove the battery pack and upper casing from the lower casing. Refer to
Removing the Upper Casing .
2. Remove the ECG control board. Refer to Removing the ECG Control Board.
3. Remove the two M3 pan screws with washers and four M3 spacer bolts which
fasten the shield plate to the lower casing and remove the shield plate.
M3 pan screw with spring washer
M3 spacer bolt
Shield plate
Power board
Power cable
4. Remove the M3 pan screw with washer which fastens the Power board to the
lower casing and remove the power unit.
5. Disconnect the power cable from the power board.

6. DISASSEMBLY
Replacing the Power Fuse 1. Remove the power board from the lower casing. Refer to Removing the
and Battery Fuse Power Board.
2. Turn the power board over.
3. Replace the battery fuses with a new one.
4. Replace the power fuse with a new one.
Power fuse
Battery fuse
Power fuse
Code No. Description
ECG-9620L/M/N/P: 274035 218.250 (0.25 A)
ECG-9620S/T/U: 104665 218.500 (0.5 A)
Battery fuse
Code No. Description
F101: 540657 239.001 (1 A)
F102: 323241 218.008 (8 A)

6. DISASSEMBLY
Removing the Key Board and LCD Unit
1. Remove the battery pack and upper casing from the lower casing. Refer to
Removing the Upper Casing.
M3 pan screws with spring washer and washer
LCD ground spring

LCD cable
LCD ground plate
LCD unit
CNA013 cable
Key board
2. Disconnect the CNA013 cable from the key board.
3. Disconnect the LCD cable from the key board.
4. Remove the six M3 pan screws with spring washers and washers which fasten
the LCD unit to the upper casing and remove the LCD unit, two LCD ground
spring and two LCD ground plates.
5. Remove the four M3 pan screws with spring washers and washers which fasten
the key board to the upper casing and remove the key board.

Section 7 Replaceable Parts List
Instrument .......................................................................................................................... 7.2

7. REPLACEABLE PARTS LIST
When ordering parts or accessories from your nearest Nihon Kohden Corporation
distributor, please quote the NK code number and part name which are 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 Nihon
Kohden parts and accessories to assure maximum performance from your
instrument.

Instrument
Index Code No. Qty Description

101 08SK8.074.00075 1 ECG-9620 Upper casing
102 08SK8.081.00316 1 Operation panel
103 08SK8.080.00086 1 LCD filter
104 08SK2.929.00047 1 LCD unit, MH604WBE11
105 08SK8.048.00032 2 LCD ground spring
106 08SK8.038.00088 2 LCD ground plate
302 08SK8.223.00066 2 Head collar bearing

303 08SK8.038.00088 1 Thermal head bracket
304 08SK3.878.00046 1 Thermal head, KYT-56-8MPP1-SKH
305 08SK8.300.00099 1 Thermal head shaft
306 08SK8.387.00031 2 Thermal head spring
307 08SK8.387.00218 1 Paper sensor board ground plate
308 107029 1 E ring
309 6112-017015 1 Thermal head unit base
310 RHC-00041 1 Motor assy
311 RHC-00042 1 Magazine assy
401 08SK8.615.00089 4 Spacer bolt

402 08SK7.061.00082 1 Heat sink seat
403 08SK8.610.00031 1 Shield plate
404 6124-00993 2 Protective ground label
501 08SK5.846.00014 1 Speaker

502 08SK6.116.00025 1 ECG-9620 lower casing
503 08SK8.080.00095 1 Battery cover
504 624914 4 Rubber foot
A UTC-0006 1 Key board

B UTC-0007 1 ECG control board
C UTC-0008 1 Power board
D RKC-0001 (220) 1 Transfer Assy (220 V) for L and P version
RKC-0002 (230) 1 Transfer Assy (230 V) for M version
RKC-0003 (240) 1 Transfer Assy (240 V) for N version
RKC-0004 (110) 1 Transfer Assy (110 V) for S version
RKC-0002 (120) 1 Transfer Assy (120 V) for T version
RKC-0002 (127) 1 Transfer Assy (127 V) for U version

102
311
101
103
B
104 105
301
308
302
303 404
A
401
106
305 402
306
309 403
312
307
C
310
501 D
404
502
503
504

Section 8 Connector Pin
Assignment
Connector Pin Assignment ................................................................................................ 8.1

Attaching the Ferrite Core ........................................................................................ 8.1
EXT-IN Connector .................................................................................................... 8.2
CRO-OUT Connector .............................................................................................. 8.2
SIO Connector ......................................................................................................... 8.2

8. CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT
Connector Pin Assignment
CAUTION
When connecting an external instrument to connectors marked with
, the external instrument and this cardiograph must be connected
according to the IEC60601-1-1 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-
1: General requirements for safety - Collateral standard: Safety
requirements for medical electrical systems. Failure to follow this
warning may cause electrical shock to the patient and operator.
When the cardiograph operates on battery power and large leakage
current is input from the connected external instrument, ground the
cardiograph or use an isolation transformer for the external
instrument. Failure to follow this caution may cause electrical shock
to patient and operator.
NOTE
When connecting an external instrument to the following connecters,
Attaching the Ferrite Core
an unwanted radio frequency signal is generated from this
connection. To reduce this unwanted radiofrequency signal, attach
the optional ferrite core to the cable of the external instrument.
Connector Ferrite core model Code No.

EXT-IN RI-14-28-6 493182 Wrap the cable once around the ferrite core.
CRO-OUT RI-14-28-6 493182 Wrap the cable once around the ferrite core.
SIO SEC-8 361814 -
NOTE
Example of Wrapping Attach and fix the ferrite core near the connector of the cable
that connects to the cardiograph.

8. CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT
EXT-IN Connector Unit side: SG-8036 (Code No.: 273446)

Cable side: P-112D 3.5mm miniature plug (Code No.: 606907)
1 Pin No. Signal
1 EXT-IN 1
2 GND
Input sensitivity: 10 mm/0.5 V, input impedance 100 k or more

2
CRO-OUT Connector
CAUTION
Do not use the output signal from the output connector for a
synchronization signal such as the synchronized cardioversion
signal. There is a time delay between the input ECG signal and
output signal.
Unit side: SG-8036 (Code No.: 273446)

1 Cable side: P-112D 3.5 mm miniature plug (Code No.: 606907)
Pin No. Signal

1 CRO-OUT
2 GND
2
Output sensitivity: 0.5 V/1 mV, output impedance 100 or less
SIO Connector Unit side: JEY-9S-1A2B (Code No.: 390774)

Cable side: Connector, DE-9P (Code No.: 082625)
Cover, DE-C8-J9-F1-1 (Code No.: 336708)
1 Pin No. Signal Pin No. Personal conputer

5
1 Shield 1 Shield
2 TxD 2 TxD
3 RxD 3 RxD
4 RTS 4 RTS
5 CTS 5 CTS
6 6 DSR 6 DSR
9
7 GND 7 GND
8 DCD 8 to 19 Not used
9 DTR 20 DTR
21 to 25 Not used
Pin assignment may depend on the shape of connectors for PCs.

To connect a modem, use a dedicated cable 15 m or shorter.

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ECG-9620L SERVICE MANUAL

Section 1 General ...................................................................................1C.1

Section 2 Maintenance ...........................................................................2C.1

Section 3 Troubleshooting and System Error Message ......................3C.1

Service Manual ECG-9620 C.1

Troubleshooting Recording Problem ......................................................................... 3.6

Section 4 System Test, Adjustment and Setting ..................................4C.1

Section 5 Board/Unit Description ..........................................................5C.1

Section 6 Disassembly ...........................................................................6C.1

C.2 Service Manual ECG-9620

Removing the Motor Assy ......................................................................................... 6.6

Section 7 Replaceable Parts List ...........................................................7C.1

Section 8 Connector Pin Assignment ..................................................... 8.1

Service Manual ECG-9620 C.3

This device is intended for use only by qualified medical personnel.

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

5. To Shutdown After Use

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

8. Maintenance and Inspection:

Service Manual ECG-9620 i

ii Service Manual ECG-9620

3. Effect of direct or indirect electrostatic discharge:

Service Manual ECG-9620 iii

Dangers, Warnings, Cautions and Notes

iv Service Manual ECG-9620

Symbol Description Symbol Description

Attention, consult operators

Equipotential terminal Serial number

Serial input/output terminal

Input terminal for analog signal

Output terminal for analog

Eject (magazine release button)

Symbol Description Symbol Description

Attention, consult operators The CE mark is a protected

Service Manual ECG-9620 v

Symbol Description Symbol Description

Alternating current Rhythm

On only for a part of

Off only for a part of

Battery check Filter

/ Copy / Calibration / Automatic / Manual control

F1 F1 function key CLR Clear

F2 F2 function key Start/Stop recording

F3 F3 function key ENT Enter

QRS sync mark

vi Service Manual ECG-9620

Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1.1

Service Manual ECG-9620 1C.1

This service manual provides useful information to qualified service personnel to

Service Manual ECG-9620 1.1

General Information on Servicing

Note the following information when servicing the instrument.

There is the possibility that when the lithium battery is broken, a

Disinfection and cleaning

1.2 Service Manual ECG-9620

Handling the instrument

Measuring and Test Equipment

Service Manual ECG-9620 1.3