Skip to main content

BETA: Connecting GE Healthcare B450 and B650 monitors (this pertains to Version 2 only)

This show the physical connection required for connecting them

Written by Henrik Joreteg
Updated over a week ago

This article only applies for Version 2

There are no settings to change on the monitor, you simply need the exact correct monitor connection setup.
​


DO NOT use the "ePort" serial port on the back, you must use the USB port on the back of the monitor.
​

The monitor expects a USB cable that has specific product ID and vendor ID, so you cannot simply get another cable that fits. Version 2 has to have one of two supported product ID and vendor ID combinations:
​


The only place we've found so far, that sells cables with this discontinued chipset is from this MediCollector site.

NOTE: there are identical looking cables from the same manufacturers that WILL NOT work because they have a newer product ID.

You'll also need null-modem adapter (comes with the kit or easily obtained via Amazon) and a generic USB to serial adapter also available via Amazon (for example this one).

The final setup looks like this:

Once you have the right connection to your monitor, simply select "GE" from inside Xchart when you go to connect.

Did this answer your question?