sat 805 Pulse Oximeter
Malfunctions and Troubleshooting
86
Message
Cause
Solution
Status Line Message:
“
Pulse search!
“
With too low perfusion or whilst
the initialisation the unit tries to
synchronize with the defect
perfusion.
If the unit remains in this
situation after turning on or if the
alarm is activated while
operating, remove the sensor and
position at a different place.
Status Line Message:
“
Sensor not on Patient!
“
The sensor is connected to the
unit, the unit is on, but no
patient can be recognized.
Position the sensor correctly.
Status Line Message:
“
Ambient Light!
“
The unit has determined a
scattered or foreign light source.
This can occur with particularly
strong lighting from the outside
(especially from xenon or similar
lamps).
Do not expose the sensor to a
direct light source, or shade from
the outside.
Status Line Message:
“
Signal IQ too low!
“
The signal strength for signal
reliability is too low.
Remove the sensor and position
at a different place.
Status Line Message:
“
MS-Comm. lost data!
“
Data transfer error. The device
has registered this fact and has
automatically restored
communication.
No user intervention required.
Status Line Message:
“
Unrecognized Sensor!
“
The unit has discovered a sensor
not approved for this system.
Only use authorized Masimo
accessories.
Status Line Message:
"Patient cable near
expiration!"
The patient cable has reached
90% of its specified life time.
Have a new patient cable ready.
Status Line Message:
"Sensor near
expiration!"
The sensor has reached 90% of
its specified life time.
Have a new sensor ready.