Configuration control system for configuring multiple biomedical devices

摘要

A system for configuring a second biomedical device in the same configuration as a first device. The first device is configured as desired and then is connected through a communication link to the second device to be configured. A teach mode is invoked in the first device and a learn mode invoked in the second device. The first device receives identification data from the second device, such as the model number and software revision number. If acceptable, the first device compares individual parameters against default values. The first device then sends only those parameters which differ from the default values. The second device will then load these parameters plus the default value of the other parameters. Both devices will indicate a successful transfer of data by means of a display. If the identification data do not match, the first device will provide a prompt and no configuration data will be sent to the second device. The devices will issue a prompt if after a configuration session has occurred, the operator attempts to switch off the power to the device to exit the configuration mode or attempts to enter the teach mode without first assigning a new configuration name. Each device includes a continuously powered display for continually displaying that assigned multi-character name, even during conditions of power-off.