IDA4 infusion iv pump analyzer

There are a number of USB-to-Serial adapters that can be connected to the IDA 4 Plus for communication. We recommend the Digi Edgeport/1 (DB-9) adapter for use with the IDA 4 Plus.

It is very important to clear all air bubbles from the infusion set tubing and the priming syringe and stop-cocks before any testing begins. Sometimes, even when this has been done, an air bubble will form inside the measurement system of the IDA4. This bubble may not affect anything until the internal burette empties and the bubble is sensed by the optical sensors, causing the error described. Such bubbles must be cleared in order to continue.
To clear internal bubbles, disconnect the infusion set tubing, stop-cock, and priming syringe from the IDA4 PLUS channel fitting. Fill a syringe with water which has been treated as prescribed in the IDA4 Operators manual, and flush the IDA4 PLUS measurement channel via the affected channel's input fitting. This may need to be repeated to clear pesky bubbles. Reconnect the infusion set tubing, stop-cock, and priming syringe being careful not to introduce a new bubble in the process. Repeat the measurement.

To run Hydrograph for Windows on Windows 98/2000/XT, Hydrograph for Windows Version 2.05 is required.

The RS232 ports (Serial Port) on your computer and IDA 4 Plus must be configured the same way. Hydrograph for Windows assumes the IDA 4 Plus RS232 port to be set to its default: 19,200 baud.

Verify that your IDA 4 Plus RS232 port is set to 19,200 baud. RS232 settings be viewed in the Utilities menu.

If using Hydrograph for Windows, verify that Hydrograph has configured your RS232 port to 19,200 baud. In Hydrograph, RS232 port settings can be viewed and changed, by clicking "Control" on the menu bar, then by selecting the "Com Port Settings" option.

If your computer has more than one RS232 port, follow the directions shown above to verify that you have selected the RS232 port used to connect your IDA 4 Plus to your PC.

Verify that the correct serial cable (P/N 2392046) is being used.