GE Corometrics 250cx Series, Operator'S Manual

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Revision C 250cx Series Maternal/Fetal Monitor 16-3
2036946-001
Troubleshooting: General Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Cause Possible Solution
No monitoring functions and green Power
indicator does not illuminate when Power
switch is placed in the On (I) position.
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Monitor is not connected to an AC line
receptacle.
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The AC power cord is defective.
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The AC outlet is defective.
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The power cord is not connected to the
monitor.
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Blown fuses.
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Power selector software has the wrong
setting.
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Connect the power cord to an AC line
receptacle.
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Replace the power cord.
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Use a different outlet.
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Connect the power cord to the monitor.
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Call Biomedical Engineering
Department.
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Recorder does not function and the
Record indicator is off.
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Recorder does not function and the
Record indicator flickers three short
flashes every 5 seconds.
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Recorder functions however, Record
indicator flashes on and off every
second.
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Recorder does not function; the Record
indicator is off; the message PAPER
INCORRECTLY LOADED
,
RELOAD
WITH BLACK SQUARES DOWN is
shown in maternal waveform area.
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Recorder does not function and the
Record indicator is on.
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Recorder is off, out of paper, or paper is
incorrectly loaded.
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Recorder is in maternal-only mode.
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Paper supply is low.
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Paper loaded backwards.
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Service required.
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Press
Record
button; or install/re-install
paper (see 4-3), then press
Record
button.
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Press
Record
button to turn on.
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Install paper (see 4-3).
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Re-install paper (see 4-3).
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Call Biomedical Engineering
Department.
Incorrect time and date.
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Time incorrectly set.
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Clock circuit or battery fault.
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Access the General Setup screen and
reset the time and date (see “Setup
Section”).
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Call Biomedical Engineering
Department.
Battery Low Icon appears
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Data Corruption
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Battery needs service.
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Cycle power. Access setup screens and
reset last-used settings
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Call GE Service to report
No heartbeat or pulse sounds.
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Volume set too low.
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Transducer not connected or is loose.
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Press the Volume buttons or access
the respective setup screen(s) (FECG,
US, or US2) to increase the volume.
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Ensure that each transducer is securely
attached to monitor and applied to the
patient.