MESSAGES
If any problem or message persists, contact qualified service personnel.
Message
Explanation
Alarms acknowledged
Acknowledged alarms are silenced. (
Silence Alarms
key pressed during silencing period).
Air leakage
NIBP: Air leakage in NIBP cuff or hose. Check connections.
Apnea
No breath detected for 20 seconds (respiration or CO2 measurement).
Apnea deactivated
Apnea alarm is silenced until alarm is reactivated after five breaths.
ARRWS arrh analysis OFF
Arrhythmia analysis is selected for display but arrhythmia workstation is on standby or off.
Artifacts
Unsuccessful NIBP, SpO2, or ECG measurement because of patient’s:
•
movements
•
shivering
•
deep breathing
•
arrhythmia or irregular beats
Calm the patient and start a new measurement.
Asystole
ECG: No QRS detected in ECG.
Back-up battery failure
Discharged or faulty back-up battery. Use mains power for 4 hours, then switch to battery power. If the
message reappears, contact authorized service personnel.
Batt. empty
Connect the monitor to the power supply.
Batt. low
About five minutes of battery operating time. Connect the monitor to the power supply.
Cable off
NMT or regional block adapter cable is not connected.
Calibrate Agent ID
Agent identification error. Perform gas calibration.
Check D-Fend
Check that water trap and sampling line are properly attached.
Check NIBP
NIBP measurement is only partially successful. Check setup.
Check sample gas out
Gases: Sample gas outlet is blocked. Remove blockage.
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