Overview

The Philips IntelliVue M3001A (Option A02C06) is the extended-measurement configuration of the IntelliVue Multi-Measurement Module for facilities using Nellcor OxiMax sensors. The C06 designation adds a combined invasive pressure and temperature channel to the A02 standard package, making the A02C06 capable of acquiring ECG with arrhythmia and ST monitoring, impedance respiration, Nellcor OxiMax-compatible SpO2, oscillometric NBP, and either invasive arterial pressure or core temperature — all within a single plug-and-play module that docks directly to any compatible IntelliVue host monitor. The A02C06 is the direct Nellcor OxiMax equivalent of the A01C06: clinically identical in every respect except that the SpO2 interface is built around a dedicated OxiMax-compatible circuit rather than the Philips FAST SpO2 technology, and OxiMax sensors connect through the M1943NL adapter cable rather than directly to the module’s SpO2 port. This configuration is widely deployed in ICU, cardiovascular step-down, post-anesthesia care, and critical care transport environments where arterial line monitoring or core temperature tracking is standard practice alongside a Nellcor OxiMax sensor infrastructure. Patient demographics, up to eight hours of trend data at one-minute resolution, and active measurement settings are stored in the module itself and travel with the patient during transfers between IntelliVue host monitors.

The C06 Channel — Invasive Pressure or Temperature

The defining clinical addition in the A02C06 is the C06 measurement channel: a single combined connector on the module that accepts either an invasive pressure transducer (colored red) or a temperature probe (colored brown). This connector enables the module to deliver arterial line pressure waveforms and numerics — including systolic, diastolic, and mean — or continuous temperature monitoring, depending on which transducer or probe is connected at a given time. A critical operational detail confirmed in Philips OEM service documentation is that invasive pressure and temperature cannot be used simultaneously through this single connector. If a clinical situation requires both measurements to be active at the same time, an MMS extension module — such as the M3012A or M3015A — must be added to provide the additional channel. This constraint is specific to the C06 single-port design and applies equally to the A01C06, A02C06, A03C06, and A04C06 configurations. For the large majority of acute care and transport situations where only one hemodynamic or thermal parameter is active at a given time, the A02C06 meets the clinical need without supplemental hardware. The invasive pressure channel supports zeroing via a dedicated button on the module and is compatible with standard Philips-approved invasive pressure transducer kits.

Nellcor OxiMax SpO2 in the C06 Configuration

The A02C06 uses the same Nellcor OxiMax-compatible SpO2 interface found in the A02 standard module, providing SpO2 saturation, pulse rate, and a real-time plethysmogram waveform using the OxiMax sensor platform. OxiMax sensors connect to the module’s SpO2 port via the M1943NL adapter cable, which bridges the module’s 8-pin D-Connect to the OxiMax connector standard. The OxiMax platform — now maintained by Medtronic — supports a broad catalog of adult, pediatric, and neonatal sensors for finger, forehead, ear, and multisite applications, each carrying an embedded identification chip that communicates sensor type and calibration data to the monitor. The addition of the C06 pressure/temperature channel does not affect the SpO2 interface or sensor compatibility in any way — facilities already running OxiMax sensors on A02 standard modules will find the A02C06 uses identical sensors and the same M1943NL adapter cable, with the C06 connector as an additional hardware feature on the module’s connector panel.

ECG, Arrhythmia, ST, and Respiration

ECG monitoring in the M3001A A02C06 supports 3-lead and 5-lead configurations using the connected ECG trunk cable and leadset. Arrhythmia analysis delivers alarm notification for lethal and non-lethal rhythm events through the host IntelliVue monitor’s alarm infrastructure, with configurable limits and lead selection. ST segment monitoring provides continuous analysis across the monitored leads with threshold-based alarms and on-screen visualization on the host display. Respiration rate is derived from thoracic impedance using the ECG electrodes already in place, adding a continuous respiratory waveform and rate numeric without any additional patient connections. All alarm processing and display are managed by the host IntelliVue monitor once the M3001A is docked or connected via MSL cable. The A02C06 configuration is particularly suited to high-acuity environments where a complete vital signs picture — cardiac rhythm, oxygenation, blood pressure, and at least one hemodynamic line — is required at the bedside, and where the clinical team is standardized on Nellcor OxiMax sensors.

NBP Measurement and Trend Storage

Non-invasive blood pressure measurement in the A02C06 uses the oscillometric method with adult, pediatric, and neonatal measurement modes available through the host IntelliVue monitor’s interface. Manual, automatic, and stat NBP modes are supported, with each result automatically entered into the module’s trend record alongside SpO2, ECG, respiration, and pressure or temperature values. The module stores up to eight hours of numeric trend data at one-minute resolution for all active parameters within the module itself rather than on the host monitor. When the A02C06 docks to a new IntelliVue host, this complete record uploads automatically without manual re-entry. Invasive pressure calibration and zeroing settings are also preserved in the module, meaning the clinical team does not need to reconfigure the pressure channel when the patient is reconnected at a new bedside monitor. The module retains the full patient record — including demographics, trends, and active measurement settings — for up to six hours while disconnected from any host. The NBP pneumatic assembly requires a performance calibration check once every two years per OEM service documentation.

MMS Extensions and Simultaneous Pressure and Temperature

For facilities that need simultaneous invasive pressure and temperature monitoring, the A02C06’s single shared C06 port can be supplemented with MMS extension modules. The M3012A Measurement Server Extension adds an additional pressure and temperature channel, enabling both the C06 connector on the M3001A and the extension’s channels to be used concurrently — in practice allowing one channel for invasive pressure and one for temperature at the same time. The M3015A extension adds sidestream CO2 capnography and an additional pressure/temperature channel. The M3016A adds mainstream CO2. These extensions attach physically to the M3001A and inherit power and network connectivity from the host monitor through the module without requiring separate power supplies or additional MSL cables. Facilities that routinely need simultaneous pressure and temperature may also wish to consider the A02C18 configuration, which provides a different connector arrangement supporting more concurrent measurements in a single module without an extension.

Host Monitor Connectivity and System Integration

The M3001A A02C06 connects to compatible IntelliVue host monitors in either the direct-dock configuration — locking to the rear of the host monitor without cables — or the remote configuration via MSL cable. Once connected, all monitoring, alarm, and configuration functions are managed through the host monitor’s interface. The A02C06 is compatible with the full IntelliVue MP-series platform (MP20 through MP90), the MX-series monitors, and the M3046A (M/M4 series) running Release E or higher software. When the host monitor is networked to the IntelliVue Information Center, all measurement data from the A02C06 — including invasive pressure waveforms and temperature — flows transparently for central monitoring, trend archiving, and clinical reporting alongside all other networked patient data.

IPR Medical — Buy, Sell, Repair, and Parts

IPR Medical is a secondary market specialist for Philips IntelliVue patient monitoring equipment, including the M3001A across all option configurations. For the M3001A A02C06, IPR Medical purchases units in various conditions, sells tested and refurbished modules, and provides repair services for component-level issues including the NBP pneumatic assembly, Nellcor OxiMax SpO2 interface circuitry, invasive pressure and temperature interface, ECG acquisition hardware, and MSL connectivity. IPR Medical also stocks commonly requested accessories for the A02C06, including ECG trunk cables and leadsets, the M1943NL OxiMax adapter cable, Nellcor OxiMax sensors, NIBP cuffs and hoses, invasive pressure transducer kits, temperature probes, and MSL cables. Contact our team to confirm current availability, discuss configuration requirements, or request a service assessment.

IPR Medical buys, sells, repairs, and stocks parts for the Philips IntelliVue M3001A. Contact IPR Medical at 855-477-8866 or cs@iprmed.com with service or software questions.

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