Philips IntelliVue MX500

Philips IntelliVue MX500

The Philips IntelliVue MX500 is a powerful, portable patient monitor designed for bedside use. Its 12-inch wide touchscreen automatically adjusts brightness with an ambient light sensor, ensuring optimal readability in virtually any environment. With a clear and intuitive interface, the MX500 delivers a comprehensive overview of patient information, including vital signs such as blood pressure, SpO₂, temperature, ECG, airway flow, and pulse rate—all at a glance. This model is part of the IntelliVue family and complements other series members like the MX550.

Key Features:

• 12-Inch Wide Touchscreen: Provides a clear, high-resolution display that adapts to ambient lighting.
• Ambient Light Adjustment: Automatically optimizes screen brightness for excellent visibility under any lighting condition.
• Seamless Connectivity: Integration options for Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems streamline patient data sharing.
• Advanced Clinical Solutions: Summarizes and visualizes vital patient data for efficient clinical decision-making.
• Portable & Versatile: Designed for both bedside monitoring and easy transport.

Specifications:

Dimensions:

• Height: 11.3 in (288 mm)
• Width: 12.9 in (327 mm)
• Depth: 7.2 in (182 mm)
• Weight: 12.6 lbs

Power Supply:

• Average Power Consumption: <70 W
• Line Voltage: 100 to 240 V
• Current: 1.2 to 0.5 A
• Frequency: 50/60 Hz

Battery:

• Type: Smart Battery, 10.8 V, 6000 mAh, Lithium Ion
• Dimensions: 149 mm (W) x 89 mm (D) x 19.8 mm (H)
• Weight: 490 g (1.08 lbs) per battery
• Operating Time: Approximately 3 hours (basic monitoring configuration with one fully charged battery)
• Charge Time: About 3 hours when the monitor is off; approximately 5 hours during use

Monitor Performance:

• Display: 12 in. color LCD (TFT)
• Resolution: 1280 x 800 (WXGA 16:10)
• Pixel Size: 0.204 mm x 0.204 mm
• Waveforms: Standard 6

SpO₂ Performance:

• Sensor Wavelength Range: 500 – 1000 nm
• Emitted Light Energy: 15 mW
• Pulse Rate Range: 30 to 300 bpm
• Resolution: 1 bpm
• Accuracy: ±2% or 1 bpm, whichever is greater

NIBP (Non-Invasive Blood Pressure) Performance:

• Measurement Range:
  • Systolic (Adult): 30 to 270 mmHg (4 to 36 kPa)
  • Diastolic (Adult): 10 to 245 mmHg (1.5 to 32 kPa)
  • Mean (Adult): 20 to 255 mmHg (2.5 to 34 kPa)
  • Pulse Rate (Adult): 40 to 300 bpm
• Accuracy:
  • Max. Standard Deviation: 8 mmHg (1.1 kPa)
  • Max. Mean Error: ±5 mmHg (±0.7 kPa)
  • Pulse Rate Measurement Accuracy: ±5 bpm (for 40 to 100 bpm)

ECG Performance:

• Range:
  • Adult/Pediatric: 15 to 300 bpm
  • Neonatal: 15 to 350 bpm
    (Note: For heart rates equal to or less than 15 bpm, the displayed rate is 0.)
• Accuracy: ±1% of range
• Resolution: 1 bpm
• Sensitivity: 200 µV peak

Display & External Connectivity:

• The monitor features a 12-inch color LCD TFT display with a wide viewing angle, delivering high-resolution waveforms and data.
• The system integrates the display and processing unit into one device (noting that some documentation may refer to this as the MX800).
• A built-in DVI-I port allows connection of an external slave display, while a second independent display can be connected via the optional Independent Display Interface, the iPC, or the IntelliVue XDS—supporting multiple display resolutions including widescreen formats.

Modularity:

• The MX500’s functionality can be expanded with Philips plug-in modules, such as the multi-measurement module (MMS) family and anesthetic gas modules, offering plug-and-play convenience.
• Available as both standalone and networked solutions, its modular design allows for future upgrades, ensuring that the monitor can adapt to evolving clinical needs and technologies.

Integrated PC (iPC):

• The integrated PC is a fanless, medical-grade unit designed for continuous operation in the patient’s vicinity.
• Running on MS Windows 7 (or XP), the iPC supports various applications including:
  • Standard Windows applications (e.g., Internet Explorer)
  • Philips proprietary software (e.g., iSite clients or an application launch pad)
  • Third-party and hospital-developed applications
• The iPC is designed as an “open” system, allowing maintenance by the hospital’s IT department or Philips.
• It features a separate isolated LAN interface for secure hospital network access.
• The iPC can share the main display in a single setup or operate with an additional standard or medical-grade display in a dual display configuration.
• It is equipped with five USB 2.0 ports (supporting High-Speed mode) for peripherals such as keyboards, mice, barcode readers, and touch displays.