ACO | 3 Introduction The Attendant Control OpenBus™ (ACO) is a cost optimised and compact unit with up to 21 buttons that can be used as hand control keys or lock-outs. The lock-out function can be made visible by using yellow LEDs. The ACO is compatible with control boxes that use an OpenBus interface. The ACO is for use with advanced hospital and patient care beds (nursing beds) where patient positioning must be carefully controlled by medical staff. The ACO allows nursing staff to retain direct control over critical positioning functions while giving the patient a limited degree of adjustment. This high degree of selective control is vital in cases such as spinal injuries and other similar conditions where backrest positioning must be carefully supervised. The ACO is ergonomically designed and easy to install on even the most advanced equipment. The ACO has a flexible “hook” which enables it to be positioned according to the nurses wishes, out of reach of the patient (for example at the end of the bed), and serves to block the hand control functions that may be inappropriate, or even dangerous to the patient, (for example in connection with a broken leg). The ACO can be ordered with antimicrobial housing, hook and front cover material to limit growth of microbes. Features and options • Controls functions and movement, for instance when using CO-Link™ and OpenBus™ • Ergonomically shaped and easy to hold and operate with two hands • Standard front cover has improved user layout. The self-explanatory buttons and their functions are easy to locate and operate • High strength plastic housing protects the electronics • Optional antimicrobial material (housing, hook, front cover) to limit growth of microbes • Cleaning is made fast and easy because of rounded contours and assembly of the cover onto a low edged surface • Protection against single fault condition according to EN 60601-1 when connected with control boxes that use an OpenBus™ interface • A LED indicates when the battery is being charged (yellow) • Protection class: IPX6 or IPX6 Washable DURA™ • Colour: Grey RAL 7035 • Connection to CB or MJB via a “modular jack” cable • Flexible “hook” (dimensioned to fit onto either a Ø32mm or Ø42mm rail) • Number of buttons: Up to 21 • It is possible to design front covers according to customer requests
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