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Tr
ouble Shooting
8. Trouble
Shooting
This section gives some of the more common problems encountered during use
together with possible causes. If the problem cannot be located after consulting
the table below, the receiver should be disconnected from the mains power
source and a qualifi ed technician should be consulted.
Before attempting trouble-shooting, verify that all cables are properly connected
to both the receiver, Fetal Monitor and the main power source.
Transmission Indicator LED always amber, even though the US-transducer is
removed.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Transducer battery discharged.
Charge transducer
Receiver and transducer are
working on different RF-
channels.
Select the correct transducer
Re-pair the transducers to receiver. (See
section 4).
Transmission Indicators
fl
icker sporadically amber/green when patient is walking.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Patient out of range.
Ensure the patient understands the range
limits and any local "dead spots" to avoid.
No signal on Fetal Monitor even though the indicators on receiver are green.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Interface cable to Fetal Monitor
is disconnected or broken.
Connect cable or repair.
Interrupted recording of fetal heart rate or uterine activity.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Transducer position.
Check position of transducers for best signal.
Transducer is sliding on the
skin.
Reposition and fasten securely. Use less gel
on the US transducer.
Excessive movement
Ask the patient to restrict movement.
RF-interference or patient at
the end of range.
Instruct patient to stay inside the area where
reception is good. If necessary change RF
channel. Refer to 8.3.
Charging indicator is off even though the transducer is docked for charging.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Transducer not docked properly.
Re-position the transducer.
Receiver not connected to the
mains power supply.
Connect the receiver.
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