DAQ 6009

[Kaur]

Sorry Dennis, Since brain is everywhere so trying to find out things. But I am sending you the manual of patient monitor. What I need to do is allow the serial data (CO2, FIO2, SpO2, and temperature etc..) from the patient monitor to be downloaded continuously to PC by using Labview. I have established the link between the patient monitor and labtop by using RS232 converter since patient monitor is outputing through RS232. With Labview so far I am trying to generate waves inside the Labview itself and display them and now stuck at the protocol part (manual pg 18). I understand since input to the labview from patient monitor will be coming through one port so need to time each wave. If you can explain this part will be helpful. Thank you for your time.

Regards,

DEV

[Dennis_Knutson]

Uh, wow.

That is a complex protocol and one that is not going to be understood (or implemented) in a short time. My brief read makes me think that the header contains the information you need to parse out what channel/parameter is associated with the data.

I think that fully understanding the protocol is going to take hours/days and this is not time I can afford to spend. If you set the instrument for something really basic and capture several packets of data, perhaps you can get some help on decoding it. You will still probably have to do most of the work since you are the one with the instrument.

[josborne]

Hi,

I do believe that most Intellivue patient monitors can be equipped with a different type of RS232 output card, which would allow you to output the data using the MECIF protocol.  If so, you can use my software (www.mecifview.com) to easily retrieve the data.  This would save you from having to reinvent the wheel.  However, you'll need to inquire with your local Philips dealer to see if it can output that type.  I am unsure if that specific Intellivue model can support the MECIF protocol.

- John

[josborne]

This is an old thread, but for those of you who stumble upon it because you are still struggling trying to write code for Philips Intellivue patient monitors, you might want to checkout my latest software product:

http://www.medicollector.com

It will save you from reinventing the wheel.  It allows you to easily grab data off these patient monitors without having to decipher the protocol that Kaur is referring to.