System Messages
Table 20 describes the Oximeter system messages in order of descending priority, the conditions
they signify, and the recommended action you should take. System messages appear in the
System Alarm area as described in
Reading the Oximeter Display
on page 29.
Note:
Priorities of these Alarm Conditions are preconfigured and cannot be altered.
Signals are as follows for each priority:
•
Medium Priority:
3 pulses @ 575 Hz every 20 seconds, with a flashing yellow indicator
•
Low Priority:
1 pulse @ 575 Hz, with a steady yellow indicator
•
Informational:
No auditory or visual signal
An alarm may be silenced for 2 minutes by pressing
, but visual indicators remain active.
Table 20:
Oximeter System Messages
Message
Condition
Recommended Actions
Medium Priority Alarms (Black on Yellow) – in priority order
System Error E##
Internal component failure;
##
indicates type of Error
If condition persists, contact CASMED
technical support
Depleted Battery
Battery needs to be recharged
Plug Oximeter into AC outlet
Max Internal Temp
Unit is above maximum operating
temperature
Shut down Oximeter or unit will shut down
automatically
If condition persists, contact CASMED
technical support
Low Priority Alarms (Yellow on Black) – in priority order
Low Battery
Battery needs to be recharged
Plug Oximeter into AC outlet
Check Battery
Battery is missing or is partially
connected
Install battery (see page 10) or remove and
re-seat battery (see page 65)
High Internal Temp
Unit is above upper operating
temperature
Attempt to cool Oximeter’s operating
environment
If condition persists, contact CASMED
technical support
Informational Messages (White on Black) – in priority order
Connect to AC
AC power loss — Oximeter
operating on Battery power
Plug Oximeter into AC outlet.
Make sure outlet is powered
Port X Comm Lost
Communications problem with
bi-directional wired device
Inspect the Serial cable connections
Make sure the Serial cable connectors are
properly engaged
Verify Serial Port settings (see
Connecting
Serial Devices
on page 16)
Verify target device is turned on and is
actively displaying information
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