K compatible - errors can occur in calculation in age which directly affect body surface area, O2 consumption. Year 2K Software upgrade currently available as part of the latest SW release, Version 2.0A, released on May 30, 1999. SW versions below 1.8 must first be upgraded to 1.8 in order to accept the Year 2K upgrade. The system will continue to operate. If the monitor is connected to a recorder, then the vital signs will continue to function, but an incorrect date will be sent to the recorder.
Software upgrade currently available.
5.2M not Year 2000 compliant. Once the nurse station has crossed over to the Year 2000, you cannot enter the year and an attempt to do so will cause the year to jump to 00. RTA not Year 2K compliant. An attempt to manually set the date to 01 will fail and will cause the date to jump to the year 00. The Vista will continue to operate and will display heart rate, waveforms and values.