CARESCAPE Telemetry

T4 Transmitter
Reliable wireless patient monitoring
The ApexPro® telemetry system delivers proven reliability
and innovative clinical technology that reduces the possibility
of transmission interference, dropout and downtime.
ApexPro can be used effectively for either centralized
or decentralized monitoring.
Built for durability and ease-of-use, CARESCAPE™ Telemetry
T4 transmitters provide a 110-hour battery life, excellent
fluid-ingress protection and the event marker feature.
The ApexPro telemetry system is scalable, allowing you
to accommodate today’s requirements and prepare for
future expansion.

Features
Advanced arrhythmia monitoring
• Dual V-Leads enhance monitoring for arrhythmia
and ST segment changes
GE EK-Pro™
• 4-lead simultaneous arrhythmia detection exceeds
AHA standards and an innovative Smart Leads Fail
feature significantly reduces false ECG alarms1
Pacemaker detection
• 2-vector analysis ensures accurate pace detection
Monitoring flexibility
• Flexible design allows each transmitter to monitor
parameters according to patient acuity.
CARESCAPE V100 and GE DINAMAP® monitors
can interface to the CARESCAPE Telemetry
T4 transmitter using the DinaLink™ interface
cable for episodic monitoring of SpO2, NIBP
or Temperature
• CARESCAPE Telemetry T4 transmitter provides
up to 110 hours of operation on two AA alkaline
batteries for a lower overall cost of ownership

Reference:
1.
“Ventricular Arrhythmia Detection Performance of Two Commercially
Available Patient Monitors Using Previously Unpublished ECG Waveforms.”
Nicole Haupt, BSEE; Jennifer A. Bowman, MSEE; Jennifer Salvo, BSCE;
David A. Sitzman, MSEE; R. Gary Earl, PhD; and George M. Hutchinson, PhD.

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 ECG Controls and indicators
Input configuration 3, 5 or 6 electrodes Battery integrity indicator Transmitted and indicated via LED

Multi-channel I, II, III, Va, Vb, aVR, aVL, aVF Lead fail indication Transmitted and indicated via LEDs
configuration
Alarm pause indicator Transmitted and indicated via LED
(5 or 6 leadwire)
Graph request Transmitted
Leads analyzed Four (I, II, III, V)
simultaneously Event marker button Transmitted
Single-channel I, II or III, configurable Verify leads button Indicated via LEDs
(3-lead) configuration

Heart rate detection 30 to 300 beats/minute

Transmission
Channel spacing 25 kHz
QRS detection range 0.5 to 5 mV
Frequency stability ±0.0001% of assigned
Frequency response Up to 38 Hz
channel frequency
Lead fail detection DC type; indicates leadwire failed
Bit rate 10 kbps
A/D converter resolution 10 bits, 9.76 μV (RTI)
Antenna Formed by ECG leadwire shield
Sample rate 120 Hz
Frequency range 420.025 to 459.975 MHz
Dynamic range ±5 mV (RTI)
Modulation GFSK
Input offset ±300 mV

Input impedance 15 megohm min differential at 10 Hz

ECG gain selection 5, 10, 20, 40 mm/mV (RTI)

Gain accuracy ±5% at 15 Hz

Common mode rejection Meets AAMI EC 13

Defibrillator protection ±5000 VDC, 360 Joules into 100 Ω

Defibrillator Recovers within 5 seconds

recovery time

Pacemaker detection ±2 mV to ±700 mV (RTI);

100 μsec to 2 msec; either polarity;
on multiple leads

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 Power requirements Physical specifications
Battery type ANSI/NEDA 15A, 1.5V AA alkaline Dimensions (H x W x D) 13.7 x 7.4 x 2.5 cm
(2 required)
Weight 0.14 kg (without battery)
Battery life 110 hours typical, without accessories 0.28 kg (with battery and 6 lead set)
50 hours typical, with accessory
(NONIN® Xpod™) (tested with Warranty
Duracell MN1500B2)
Standard warranty is one year labor and parts.
Polarity Electronic reverse polarity protection Other options available.

Device specifications Certifications

External I/O ports 2 UL/IEC 60601-1

Leakage current Meets UL/IEC 60601-1 IEC 60601-2-27

Serial communications 2-9600 baud asynchronous IEC 60601-2-49

Water resistant IEC 60529 IPX7 rating IEC 60601-1-1

Shock withstand 5 random drops from 4 feet IEC 60601-1-2

Static withstand
Environmental specifications
Operating conditions
Temperature
onto concrete floor
R&TTE Directive
Meets IEC 60601-1-2
CE marking for the 93/42/EEC Medical Device Directive
5°C to 40°C

Relative humidity 15% to 95% non-condensing

Storage conditions
Temperature -40°C to 70°C

Relative humidity 15% to 95% non-condensing

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 © 2011 General Electric Company – All rights reserved.
General Electric Company reserves the right to make
changes in specification and features shown herein,
or discontinue the product described at any time without
notice or obligation. Contact your GE representative for
the most current information.
GE and GE Monogram are trademarks
of General Electric Company.
ApexPro, CARESCAPE, GE EK-Pro, DINAMAP and DinaLink are
trademarks of General Electric Company.
NONIN and Xpod are trademarks of Nonin Medical, Inc.
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc.,
a General Electric company, doing business as GE Healthcare.

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