Cleaning carts, tablets and batteries

What this is: cleaning and care steps for Visionflex carts, the ProEX Mobile tablet, the Power Cell battery and the video transmitter and receiver kit.

Who it's for: staff who use or look after this equipment day to day.

This equipment doesn't touch patients directly, but the handle, keyboard, mouse and touchscreen are the most-touched surfaces in the kit. Wipe them after every patient. The manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU) are the final word on cleaning each device. Where this article and the IFU differ, follow the IFU. Your organisation's infection prevention policy applies on top of both.

AIO and Laptop Professional Virtual Care Cart - HD

Part	How to clean	How often
Handle, worksurface, drawer fronts, frame	Clinell Universal Wipe or 70% IPA wipe. Let it air dry.	After each patient
Keyboard and mouse	Clinell or alcohol wipe, including between keys and under the mouse. A wipeable keyboard cover makes this easier.	After each patient
All-in-one screen, laptop screen, patient-facing monitor	Dry lint-free cloth, or one very lightly dampened with 70% IPA. No pressure, never spray the screen.	Daily, and when visibly soiled
Laptop body and palm rest	Clinell or 70% IPA wipe, keeping liquid out of vents and ports	After each patient
Patient camera and pop-up camera	Dry lint-free cloth on the lens. Clinell or IPA wipe on the housing only.	Weekly, and when visibly soiled
Speakerphone	Clinell or IPA wipe on the housing. Keep liquid out of the grille.	Daily
Monitor arms, poles, accessory holder	Clinell or 70% IPA wipe	Daily
Cables and USB hub	Dry or lightly damp cloth. Don't pull on connections.	Weekly
Castors	Remove hair and debris, and check the brakes lock	Weekly

Keep the computer's vents clear while it's running, and keep drinks off the worksurface.

Manuals: AIO cart user guide | Laptop cart user guide | Ergotron SV40 cart manual

ProEX Mobile v.2 Virtual Care Tablet

The tablet moves between rooms and patients. Treat it as a shared clinical device, not an office laptop.

Part	How to clean	How often
Housing and keyboard	Clinell Universal Wipe, or a cloth lightly dampened with 70% IPA or 96% ethanol. No wet cloths.	After each patient
Touchscreen	Dry lint-free cloth, or one very lightly dampened with 70% IPA. Never spray the screen.	After each patient
USB ports and connectors	Dry soft brush or dry cloth only	Weekly
Remote control	Cloth dry or lightly dampened with IPA or ethanol	After each patient
Carry case	Wipe inside and out with Clinell or IPA. Never pack damp devices.	Weekly

Charge the tablet overnight. ProEX shows a notification when an update is ready, and you'll find the version number in Settings > About.

Manual: ProEX Mobile user manual

Power-Cell Virtual Care Cart Battery Kit - 600W/268Wh

Clean the Power Cell with a dry cloth only. It's a lithium battery, and liquid can make it fail, leak or catch fire.

Part	How to clean	How often
Housing and display	Dry soft cloth only. No wipes, sprays or liquid.	Monthly
Power port and connectors	Check for dust or debris and keep dry	Monthly

Looking after the battery

Plug the cart in whenever it's not in use. Charging starts automatically.
Recharge before the battery drops to 20%. Below 20%, don't run anything drawing 400 W or more.
For storage longer than a few weeks, power off, unplug and store at about 80% charge. Top it up to 80% every three to six months.
Store between -10°C and 45°C in a ventilated space, with nothing stacked on top.
Never open, modify or try to repair the battery. It voids the warranty and creates a fire and shock risk.
If the display shows a temperature, short circuit or overload alert, stop using it and call Visionflex support. If it shows a red light and won't charge, call support for guided recovery.

Manuals: Power Cell 600 user manual | Installing the Power Cell

Visionflex Video Transmitter/Receiver Kit

The transmitter and receiver carry video from the examination glasses to the computer. Neither touches the patient, so clean them between users.

Part	How to clean	How often
Transmitter	Power off and disconnect. Clinell or lightly dampened 70% IPA cloth, keeping moisture out of ports.	Between users
Receiver	Remove from the USB port. Clinell or 70% IPA cloth, keeping the connector dry.	Between users
Buttons and controls	Wipe gently. Don't let liquid pool around buttons or seams.	Between users
Cables	Dry or lightly damp cloth. Reconnect only when fully dry.	Weekly

The kit needs no calibration. Charge the transmitter by USB, and you can use it while it charges. Range is about 7 to 13 metres. If the link drops, check both units are on and paired, or plug the glasses straight into the computer with the USB-C cable.

Need help? Visit visionflex.com/support | email support@visionflex.com | call +61 2 8914 4000 (9am to 5pm AEST)

This is general guidance, not legal, clinical or financial advice. Always work within your scope of practice and your organisation's policies. Confirm your privacy and other legal obligations under the Privacy Act and current legislation, and seek professional advice for specific clinical, financial or medico-legal questions.

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