Philips Heartstart XLT, Service Manual

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System Messages
3 - 14 Troubleshooting
Pads Cable Off
The pads cable is not connected to the
defibrillator. Check that the pads cable connector is
locked in place.
Failure on Power PCA. Replace Power PCA.
Pads Off
The pads are not making proper contact
with the patient. Make sure the pads are properly applied
to the patient.
Failure on Power PCA. Replace Power PCA.
Defib Failure - Cycle
Power
An error has occurred in the defibrillator
subsystem. Turn power off, then on. If message reap-
pears, service the unit. See "Trouble-
shooting" on page 3-1 and Table 3-9 on
page 3-18.
Pacer Failure
The pacing system is not functioning. Service the unit. See "Troubleshooting" on
page 3-1 and Table 3-10 on page 3-24.
Pacer Output Low
High patient impedance is resulting in the
pacer delivering less current to the patient
than specified in the output current setting. Check the pads are applied properly.
System Failure Ser-
vice Unit
A serious malfunction has occurred. Service the unit. See "Troubleshooting" on
page 3-1.
SpO2 Cable Off
The SpO
2
cable is not connected to the
device.
Attach the SpO
2
cable to the M3500B/
M5500B.
SpO2 Light Interf
The level of ambient light is so high that
the sensor cannot obtain an SpO
2
read-
ing, or the sensor or cable is damaged.
1. Cover the sensor with an opaque mate-
rial.
2. Check the sensor and cable for dam-
age; try another sensor and cable.
Non Pulsatile
The patient’s pulse is absent or too weak
to be detected. 1. Check that the sensor is applied prop-
erly.
2. Make sure the sensor site has a pulse.
3. Relocate the sensor to a site with
improved circulation.
4. Try another sensor.
SpO2 Failure
A failure has occurred in the SpO2
circuitry 1. Replace the SpO2 PCA.
2. Ensure that the flex circuit from the
SpO2 PCA to the Interface PCA is con-
nected.
3. Replace the SpO2 Connector.
SpO2 Low Signal
SpO
2
signal is too low to give an accurate
reading.
1. Check the sensor is applied properly.
2. Try another sensor type.
Table 3-3 System Messages (Continued)
Message Description Corrective Action