PageWriter TC Cardiograph Service Manual Addendum

Battery Maintenance
This addendum contains updated information for the PageWriter TC Cardiograph documentation.
Please store this addendum with your PageWriter TC Cardiograph Service Manual for future reference.

About the Battery

The rechargeable lithium ion battery used in the PageWriter TC cardiographs is a smart battery with
built-in circuitry that communicates battery status information to the cardiograph.
To properly maintain the battery and prevent damage to the cardiograph, observe these guidelines:
 If a battery shows damage or signs of leakage, replace it immediately.
 Never use a faulty battery in a cardiograph.
 Never dispose of the battery in a normal waste container.
 Never leave a battery inside the cardiograph if the cardiograph is not being used for a long period
of time.
 Never store a battery that is charged to more than 50% capacity.
 When operating a PageWriter TC20, TC30, TC50 or TC70 cardiograph with one battery or two, only
supported batteries approved by Philips for use with the PageWriter TC cardiographs must be
used. Supported batteries are listed below.

Supported Batteries Design Capacity PN

Lithium-ion battery ME202EK 7800 mAh 989803194541
Lithium-ion battery ME202C Rev D 7200 mAh 989803170371 (China only)

Note: If your cardiograph contains batteries with PN 989803160981, Philips strongly recommends
that you replace these batteries as soon as possible with the supported batteries listed above.

 When operating a PageWriter TC cardiograph with two batteries installed, both batteries must
have the same part number. If a cardiograph is operated with two batteries with different part
numbers, the cardiograph will display an error message and will not operate.

WARNING
Batteries other than those listed here are not supported. Failure to follow these instructions can lead to
undesired consequences (battery overheating, shortened battery life, etc.).

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 Lithium batteries are shipped with a 30% charge. Prior to initial use, charge the battery(ies) for 8
hours (for two batteries) or 5 hours (for one battery) before operating the cardiograph. Regularly
and consistently charging the battery(ies) will prolong battery life.
 Charging, storing, or using the batteries at temperatures above 50˚C (122˚F) can damage the
batteries and reduce overall battery life.
 Check the battery power indicator on the Status Bar. Tap the battery icon on the Status Bar for
information on remaining battery power. See Figure 2-5 on page 7.
 Always charge the battery when the cardiograph is not in use. Plug the cardiograph into AC power.
Ensure that the green AC power indicator light on the front of the cardiograph is lit. The battery will
charge while the cardiograph is in use, but will charge at a slower rate.
 Operate the cardiograph, charge the batteries, and store the batteries at a room temperature of
25˚C (77˚F) or lower. Exposure to higher temperatures may reduce battery life, damage the
batteries, and degrade overall cardiograph performance.
 Battery reserve capacity may be exhausted due to leakage currents if the cardiograph is stored for
more than 60 days without use. If the cardiograph will be stored for more than sixty days without
use, fully charge the batteries, and then remove AC power from the cardiograph, and remove the
batteries from the cardiograph. Store the batteries in a cool, dry location. A set of fully charged
batteries stored outside the cardiograph will need to be recharged every sixty days.
 When the state of health (SOH) of the battery has decreased to 80 percent, or battery cycle count
is greater than 300, the battery is considered end-of-life and should be replaced.
The PageWriter TC cardiographs operate on lithium ion batteries as follows:
TC20 Cardiograph
 The TC20 operates with only a single battery, that supplies power to the cardiograph during
mobile use.
TC30 Cardiograph
 The TC30 cardiograph uses either one or two removable lithium ion batteries that supply power to
the cardiograph during mobile use.
 When operating the TC30 cardiograph with one battery installed, battery charge time from
depletion to 90% charge in normal use is maximum four (4) hours.
 The TC30 cardiograph supports printing with only a single battery installed.
 When operating the TC30 cardiograph with two batteries installed, ensure that both batteries
contain the same Philips part number. The battery part number identification label is found on the
bottom of the battery. The cardiograph cannot operate with two batteries that contain different
part numbers.
 When operating the TC30 cardiograph with two batteries installed, battery charge time from
depletion to 90% charge in normal use is maximum eight (8) hours.
 When operating the TC30 cardiograph with one battery installed, the battery may be inserted into
either battery compartment.

 
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TC50/TC70 Cardiograph
 The TC70 cardiograph requires two lithium ion batteries to support printing reports during mobile
use. If printing during mobile use is not required, one battery can be used.
 The TC50 cardiograph uses either one or two lithium ion batteries that supply power to the
cardiograph during mobile use.
 When operating the TC70 cardiograph or TC50 cardiograph with two batteries installed, ensure
that both batteries contain the same Philips part number. The battery part number identification
label is found on the bottom of the battery. The cardiograph cannot operate with two batteries
that contain different part numbers.
 When operating the TC70 cardiograph or TC50 cardiograph with two batteries installed, battery
charge time from depletion to 90% charge in normal use is maximum eight (8) hours.
TC50 Cardiograph One Battery Operation
 The TC50 cardiograph with installed software version A.06.03 or higher can operate on a single
battery.
 When operating a TC50 cardiograph with only one battery installed, a Philips approved battery
must be used.
 The battery capacity for the TC50 cardiograph with a single battery installed is 30 minutes of
continuous rhythm printing, or 30 total ECG reports.
 When operating the TC50 cardiograph with one battery installed, the single battery may be
inserted into either battery compartment.
 When operating the TC50 with one battery installed, battery charge time from depletion to 90%
charge in normal use is maximum four (4) hours.
 The TC50 cardiograph supports printing with only a single battery installed.

Viewing Battery Information

As a battery ages, its capacity decreases, and the battery status indicator becomes increasingly less
accurate as the total number of charges and discharges increase. You can view information about the
battery on the About the Cardiograph screen. To access this screen, see “Using the About the
Cardiograph Screen” in Chapter 4 of the Service Manual. Ensure that the monitor is connected to AC
power before attempting to review battery information.

Note: If only one battery is installed, information will not be displayed for the empty battery
compartment

Battery information displayed on the About the Cardiograph screen includes:

 Current Status: displays the current status of the battery: No Bat (no battery), No activity,
Charging, Discharging.
 Battery Voltage: displays the voltage of the battery.
 Expected Max Error (%): the expected margin of error in the state of the charge calculation.

 
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 Full Cap. (mAh): the predicted capacity of the battery when it is fully charged. The value in the
Full Cap. field decreases as the battery ages.
 Remaining Cap. (mAh): shows the remaining capacity, in mAh, of the battery.
 Percent Charged: the current charge expressed as a percent of the total charge.
 Charge Current: current value while the battery is charging.
 Discharge Current: current value while the battery is discharging.
 Cycle Count: the number of full charge and discharge cycles calculated by the battery.
 Temperature: current temperature of the battery in degrees Celsius.
 B1 Unique ID: battery ID information, including battery type, date of manufacture (YYYYMMDD,
e.g., 20170808).
 B2 Unique ID: battery ID information, including battery type, date of manufacture (YYYYMMDD,
e.g., 20170809).

If the battery cycle count exceeds the recommended limit of 300 cycles, or the battery’s state of health
(SOH) has decreased to 80%, the battery should be replaced. A battery’s state of health can be
determined using the following formula:

SOH = Full capacity/Design capacity*

* See page 1 for design capacity.

 
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Installing or Replacing the Batteries

WARNING
Properly dispose of or recycle depleted batteries according to local regulations. Do not disassemble, puncture,
or incinerate the depleted batteries.

WARNING
Carefully follow the instructions for replacing the batteries. Only use batteries with Philips part number
989803194541 or 989803170371 (available only in China).

WARNING
Incorrect replacement of lithium batteries or fuel cells or replacement by inadequately trained personnel
could result in an unacceptable risk (e.g., excessive temperatures, fire, explosion).

Caution
 Before removing and replacing battery(ies) from the cardiograph, press down and hold the On/Standby button
(located on the front of the cardiograph), to shut down the cardiograph. Ensure that the cardiograph is shut
down. When the cardiograph is fully shut down, the screen is black, and the On/Standby button is not
illuminated. Once the cardiograph is shut down, proceed to remove and replace the battery(ies).
 When removing battery(ies) from the cardiograph, the battery(ies) could feel warm to the touch.

Note: If the status Recommend Calibration appears in the Battery Status window, calibrate the
battery(ies) per the calibration procedure on page 7. If the status Recommend Replacement
appears, the battery(ies) have reached the end of their useful life and need to be replaced. Note
that the Recommend Replacement notice only appears after you have calibrated the battery(ies).

Notes about Battery Installation

 The TC20 cardiograph uses only a single battery.
 The TC70 cardiograph requires two batteries for operation if printing is required; otherwise, a
single battery may be used.
 If operating the TC70, TC50 or TC30 cardiograph with one battery installed, the battery may be
inserted into either battery compartment.
 When operating the TC70, TC50 or TC30 cardiograph with two batteries installed, ensure that both
batteries have the same Philips part number. The battery part number identification label is found

 
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on the bottom of the battery. The cardiograph cannot operate with two batteries that have
different part numbers.
To install the batteries:

1. Open the battery door.

 
2. Locate the two gold pull tabs inside of the battery compartment. Pull the tabs straight out of the
battery compartment and lay flat.

 
3. Insert the battery with the external connector facing the bottom rear of the compartment.

Note: If operating the TC70, TC50 or TC30 cardiograph with one battery installed, the battery may
be inserted into either battery compartment.

4. Push in the battery and ensure that the battery is fully inserted into the slot. The pull tab will insert
along with the battery. Insert the second battery following the same procedure.

 
 
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5. Replace the battery door.
6. Connect the AC power cord to the cardiograph. Charge the batteries for five hours before
operating the cardiograph on battery power only.

Battery Calibration
Battery calibration may be necessary in order to enhance the accuracy of the battery level indicator
that displays on the Status Bar. If the accuracy of this indicator is affected, the other battery indicators
included on the Battery Status window (that is opened by tapping the battery icon on the Status Bar)
may also be less accurate.
Figure 2-5 Battery Power Indicator on the Status Bar

The recommended intervals for battery calibration are dependent upon factors in your clinical use
model. When the battery power indicators are not functioning so that they are useful in your daily
work environment, calibrate the batteries as described here.
The battery calibration procedure requires that the cardiograph be taken out of active use for up to 35
hours.

Note: If the status Recommend Calibration appears in the Battery Status window, calibrate the
battery(ies) per the following procedure. If the status Recommend Replacement appears, the
battery(ies) have reached the end of their useful life and need to be replaced. Note that the
Recommend Replacement notice only appears after you have calibrated the batteries.

To calibrate the batteries on the cardiograph:

1. Attach the AC power cord to the cardiograph. Ensure that the AC power supply is connected to a
grounded electrical outlet and that the cardiograph is receiving AC power. Check that the AC
power indicator light (located next to the power button) is lit.
2. Fully charge the batteries. To ensure that the batteries are fully charged, view the Charge Current
field in the Service Utility. Touch the Setup button on the tool bar. Select the Service Utility from
the Configuration Setup and Service Utilities main menu.

Note: Accessing the Service Utility may require entering a password. If a password is lost and
cannot be retrieved, contact Philips Customer Service for assistance.

 
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3. From the Service Utility screen, ensure that the About the Cardiograph button is selected (top of
screen). A selected button is highlighted in blue.
4. Underneath the Battery Status column (middle of screen), check that the Charge Current field for
both batteries display 0 mA, ensuring that both batteries are fully charged.

Note: For devices with battery PN 989803194541 or 989803170371, the battery should remain in
fully charged status for 5.25 hours or longer.

5. Touch the Print button (top of screen) to print out a report of the cardiograph settings displayed on
this screen.
6. Touch the Exit button (lower right hand corner of screen). Touch the Exit button again on the Setup
main menu.
7. After the Main screen appears, touch the ID button to open the ID entry screen. Ensure that the ID
screen remains open.
8. Unplug the cardiograph from AC power. Ensure that the AC power indicator light (located next to
the power button) is not lit.
9. Keep the ID screen displayed and allow the batteries to deplete of all battery power. This process
will take approximately 8 hours to complete. When the batteries are depleted of all power, the
screen is black and the cardiograph cannot be returned to active use by touching the power
button.
10. Once the batteries are fully depleted, reconnect the cardiograph to AC power. Press the
On/Standby button to power on the cardiograph in order to confirm successful calibration.
Afterward, charge the batteries fully before returning it to active use.

Note: For devices with battery PN 989803194541 or 989803170371, the battery should remain in
fully depleted status for 5.25 hours or longer.

11. On the Main screen, touch the Setup button.

12. Select the Service Utility from the Configuration Setup and Service Utilities main menu.
13. From the Service Utility screen, ensure that the About the Cardiograph button is selected (top of
screen). A selected button is highlighted in blue.
14. Underneath the Battery Status column, check the Expected Max Error (%) and Full Capacity (mAh)
values as viewed on the screen are different than the values printed on the report generated from
the Service Utility screen. If the values are different, the battery calibration procedure is complete.

Note: If the Expected Max Error (%) field has not been reset to 2%, another calibration procedure
may be necessary

Ordering a Replacement Battery

To order a replacement lithium ion battery, contact your Philips Customer Care center. For information
on For more information on how to contact Philips Customer Care for your country, go to
http://www.healthcare.philips.com. Select your country and language, then navigate to the Customer
Care page.

 
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Product Description Battery PN* Battery PN**
860332 TC20 Cardiograph
860306 TC30 Cardiograph
860310 TC50 Cardiograph
860315 TC70 Cardiograph 989803194541 989803170371
860354 TC30 w/trolley government bundle (11.1V 7800 mAh) (11.1V 7200 mAh)
860355 TC30 w/o trolley government bundle
860429 TC50 government bundle
860352 TC70 w/trolley government bundle
860353 TC70 w/o trolley government bundle
* World-wide, except China
** China only

Note: Battery PN 989803160981 is no longer available for purchase. If your cardiograph is using
batteries with PN 989803160981, you will need to replace both batteries as soon as possible.

 
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