GE CARESCAPE Monitor B850, Service Manual

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CARESCAPE Monitor B850
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2106778-001
Speaker / audible alarm issues
Problem Possible cause Recommended action
Audible alarms are not
sounding. Audible alarms are turned off
(See
Alarms Setup > Audible &
Visual. )
Enable audible alarms.
Alarm volume is low. Adjust alarm volume using Monitor Setup
> Sound Volumes .
The alarm limits are not set
correctly. Make sure the alarms are enabled. Refer
to the patient monitor’s user’s manual for
correct alarm settings.
The patient is not being
monitored. The alarm function remains disabled until
the patient is correctly admitted into the
system.
If a patient’s waveform and the
DISCHARGED message both display, refer
to the patient monitor’s user’s manual for
correct patient admitting instructions.
USB cable from display is not
connected to the patient
monitor. Connect the USB cable to the patient
monitor.
The speakers are disconnected. Check that the speakers are properly
connected.
Tone generator or audio
amplifier failure Replace the processor board.
Speaker failure Test if the speaker is functioning, using
Monitor Setup > Sound Volumes . Replace
the faulty speaker.