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Alarms and Limits
Alarm Summary
The Model 7500FO detects both patient and equipment alarms. In general, patient alarms are
identified as high priority, while equipment alarms are identified as medium priority. High priority
alarms always take priority over medium priority alarms. Alarm indicators remain active for as long
as the alarm condition is present.
Patient Alarms
If patient SpO
2
or pulse readings are equal to or above the upper alarm limit, or if they are equal
to or below the lower alarm limit, the device will signal a high priority alarm, indicated by numeric
LEDs flashing in sync with the red Alarm Bar LED.
Equipment Alarms
Alarm Description
Factory Default
Adjustment Options
Increment
SpO
2
High Alarm Limit
Off
Off, 80-100
1%
SpO
2
Low Alarm Limit
85%
Off, 50-95
1%
Pulse Rate High Alarm Limit
200 BPM
Off, 75-275
5 BPM
Pulse Rate Low Alarm Limit
50 BPM
Off, 30-110
5 BPM
Low Perfusion Alarm
Red segment on Pulse Strength Bargraph indicates low pulse
amplitude.
Alarm Description
Visual Indicator
Low Battery Alarm
Battery LED blinks in sync with Alarm Bar LED. This alarm
signifies that the battery has less than 30 minutes of normal
operation. When Critical Low Battery is reached, the device’s
oximetry functions are disabled.
Sensor Alarm
Sensor Alarm LED blinks in sync with Alarm Bar LED. This
alarm signifies a sensor fault or disconnect.
Other Equipment Alarms
Error code appears in main display area.