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neoBLUE

®

 mini System User Manual  

 P/N 051440D 

 

 

5.  Troubleshooting Guide

 

Note: neoBLUE mini device Service Manual available separately.  In the USA, contact 

Natus Technical Service at  +1 (888)-496-2887 or E-mail: [email protected]

 

International Support - Please contact your local Distributor.  

Distributor locations can be found at www.natus.com

 

Warning!

  Disconnect power cord before opening the light for repair

 

 

Symptom 

Probable Cause 

Corrective Action 

No power  

Verify that the AC outlet is functioning.  

Power switch not in 

correct position  

Ensure that the power switch is in ON (|) 

position  

Light does  

not appear when 

device is turned 

on  

Power cord not 

plugged in all the 

way; or is defective  

Check to make sure that the power cord is 

plugged in all the way to the device socket. If 

the device will still not turn on try another 

power cord.  

Lens has become 

excessively hot 

(above 

50°C/122°F) 

Fan not working 

Verify that vents are not blocked. 

 

If the lens surface has become hotter than 

50°C (122°F), verify that the fan is functioning 

correctly. 

Baby becomes too 

warm  

Fan not working 

Verify that vents are not blocked. 

 

If the baby becomes too warm, verify that the 

fan is functioning correctly.  

Enclosure bubbles 

or starts to deform 

Light too close to 

radiant heat source 

Reposition the light to the side of radiant 

warmer - no farther than 12 inches (30.5 cm) 

from the infant. 

LED string(s) 

goes out  

LED short or open  

Increase the intensity if necessary. 

If the device still produces enough light there 

is no need to replace the panel.  

Multiple LED 

strings go  

out; cannot attain  

appropriate 

intensity  

Damaged LED light 

panel  

Replace LED light panel  

Arm tight 

 

Arm loose 

Check bolts, loosen as necessary 

 

Check bolts, tighten as necessary 

Light does not 

hold position 

Light drifts 

Gooseneck has memory that may prevent it 

from holding certain positions.  Reposition 

gooseneck or use the arm to achieve desired 

location. 

 

Optimal position for the arm is parallel to the 

light height. 

Summary of Contents for neoBLUEmini

Page 1: ...____________________________________________________________ User Manual...

Page 2: ...ay not be reprinted or copied in whole or in part without written consent from Natus Medical Inc The content of this manual may change without notice Natus Medical Inc 1501 Industrial Road San Carlos...

Page 3: ...2 General Safety Information 2 3 Safety Symbols 3 Components and User Controls 3 1 Components 3 2 User Controls 4 Assembly and Operating Instructions 4 1 Setting Up the Device 4 2 Preparing Infant fo...

Page 4: ...bassinets or radiant warmers The light output is optimized to provide a peak intensity of 30 35 W cm2 nm Blue LEDs emit light in the range of 400 550 nm peak wavelength 450 470 nm This range correspon...

Page 5: ...present danger or possible injury to the patient and or user Important An instruction provided to help ensure correct clinical results and provide quality assurance to the phototherapy procedures Cau...

Page 6: ...er is recommended In addition use of reflective foils may cause hazardous body temperatures Monitor the infant s skin temperature per your hospital policy during phototherapy to avoid fluctuations in...

Page 7: ...ous oxide or other anesthetic agents Warning Disconnect Electrical Power Always switch off the power and disconnect the power cord when cleaning the light Important Use of Nonstandard Components The u...

Page 8: ...neoBLUE mini System User Manual P N 051440D 5 Natus Manufacturer WEEE Directive Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive Symbol Product should not be disposed of in normal waste...

Page 9: ...al safety by protecting the baby and the unit from incidental debris or fluids Arm The adjustable arm allows positioning of the light in multiple locations and angles The arm is adjustable in five loc...

Page 10: ...se check the intensity of the light using a spectrophotometer per your institution s procedures see Section 6 1 Checking the Light Intensity The light has been calibrated with the Ohmeda BiliBlanket M...

Page 11: ...inches 45 7 cm 22 25 W cm2 nm 48 square inches 309 7 cm Approximately 6 x 8 15 2 cm x 20 3 cm 4 3 Administering Phototherapy 1 Switch on power using the power switch Warning Operator Safety Sensitive...

Page 12: ...122 F Fan not working Verify that vents are not blocked If the lens surface has become hotter than 50 C 122 F verify that the fan is functioning correctly Baby becomes too warm Fan not working Verify...

Page 13: ...The light has been calibrated with the Ohmeda BiliBlanket Meter II to deliver a peak intensity of 30 35 W cm2 nm at a 12 inch 30 5 cm distance from the baby Please refer to section 9 of this manual or...

Page 14: ...eter The intensity of the light is set at the factory to 30 35 W cm2 nm at a 12 inch 30 5 cm distance from the light enclosure This measurement is taken at the central area of the effective surface ar...

Page 15: ...12 in over 6 hrs 18 F 10 C warmer than ambient at 30 5 cm over 6 hrs Electrical Mains 85 264 VAC 47 to 63 Hz Maximum Rating 0 7A 100 240V 50 60 Hz Safety Leakage current 100 A Audible Noise 60 dB Dim...

Page 16: ...tem can be placed closer to the infant yielding a higher intensity or higher dosage treatment To adjust the neoBLUE mini light to the desired intensity when changing the distance please refer to the s...

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