Mindray PM-9000, Operation Manual

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Alarms
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6.2 Alarm Modes
When an alarm occurs, the monitor raise the user’s attention by the following
audible or visual indications.
„ Visual alarms
„ Audible alarms
„ Alarm messages
„ Parameter flashes
Besides, the visual alarms, audible alarms and alarm messages are given in different
ways to identify different alarm levels.
6.2.1 Visual Alarms
The alarm indicator on the front panel of the monitor varies its flash color and
frequency to indicate different alarm levels.
„ High level alarm: red and quick flash;
„ Medium level alarm: yellow and slow flash;
„ Low level alarm: yellow light without flash.
6.2.2 Audible alarms
The monitor uses different alarm tones to indicate different alarm levels.
„
High level alarm: “DO-DO-DO--DO-DO---DO-DO-DO--DO-DO”.
„ Medium level alarm: “DO-DO-DO”.
„ Low level alarm: “DO”.
Different intervals correspond to different alarm levels: High level alarm phonates
once every 3 or 8 seconds. Medium level alarm phonates once every 14 or 24
seconds. Low level alarm phonates once every 24 seconds. For details, please refer
to
4.7 Maintenance
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