# Philips FMS-8 (M8048A)

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## At a glance

- **Manufacturer:** Philips
- **Model:** FMS-8
- **Model number:** M8048A
- **Category:** Patient Monitor
- **Modality:** Other

## Description

The Philips M8048A is an 8-slot module rack designed to hold Philips parameter modules in the FMS (Flexible Monitoring System) product family. The rack typically mounts to a pole via bracket hardware attached to its rear panel and can accommodate a MMS mount on the side. Module communication and power delivery depend on precise software alignment between the FMS rack and the host monitor; mismatched software versions commonly prevent modules from being recognized or powered.

## Common Problems

- Physical case damage affecting mount points or connector alignment.
- MSL connector damage or corrosion preventing module seating.
- Software version mismatch between the FMS rack and the host monitor, causing module communication failure.
- Modules present in the rack but not communicating or powering on.

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Model | M8048A |
| Slots | 8 |
| features | A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,Handle,J,K,L,M,MMS Mount,N,Pole Clamp |
| Manufacturer | Philips |

## Vendor offers

### Pioneer Biomedical

- **TradeIn** · Quote on request · availability: AvailableOnRequest
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### Prescott's Med

- **Repair** · Quote on request · availability: AvailableOnRequest
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## Documents

- [Philips_M8048A_FMSDisassembly.pdf](https://storage.googleapis.com/ezmedsource-product-images/product-manuals/f3dee49b1705aa2d.pdf) — manual

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