NEWSLETTER NO.

901
August 26, 2002
Dear Sirs,

Introduction of New ECG Cables

Conventionally an ECG cable, model L-CABLE-575, is included in a physiological signal

display unit as a standard component. The L-CABLE-575 can attach clip type
electrodes only. To use disposable electrodes, it is necessary to buy optional ECG lead
cord L-CABLE-580.
Clip type
Physio unit electrodes

Conventional ECG lead cable model L-CABLE-575

From a certain serial number (mentioned below) of physiological signal display units,
the L-CABLE-575 will not be included and the following items will be included instead:

Components Model
Adapter cord L-CABLE-674 Clip type
electrodes
ECG lead cord for clip-type electrodes L-CABLE-675
ECG lead cord for disposable electrodes L-CABLE-676

Relay connectors

Physio unit
L-CABLE-675
L-CABLE-674 Disposable type
electrodes
L-CABLE-676
You can exchange the lead cords easily.

Disposable electrodes are not included.

Please purchase commercially available ones.

An example of disposable electrode

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The above-mentioned change has been or will be applied to the following physiological
signal units:

Applicable models:
PEU-5500, PEU-4000, PEU-1700B, PEU-1100B, PEU-1000

Starting serial numbers:

Model Starting serial numbers
PEU-5500 M02011 and higher
PEU-1700B M00491 and higher
Others (PEU-4000, PEU-1100B, and PEU-1000): from the next lot

Yours very truly

ALOKA CO., LTD.

Y. Eihara
Director & General Manager
International Sales and Marketing Dept.
YE/Ss