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Alarms and Limits
Patient Security Mode
When the Patient Security mode is enabled, users cannot change SpO
2
or Pulse Rate limits but
it is still possible to view limits. In Patient Security mode, users cannot view or set the alarm
volume, pulse volume, time and date, or serial output rate.
NOTES:
• Patient memory cannot be cleared when the device is in Patient Security mode.
• Patient Security mode is not disabled when the device is turned off
• Patient Security retains limits when the device is turned off.
Viewing and Changing Patient Security Mode
To access Patient Security Mode:
1. Press Settings button to enter the menu.
2. Press the Right Control button until the Patient Security mode icon is highlighted.
3. Press and hold the Plus (+) and Minus (-) buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds until
“
yES
” appears next to the padlock icon in the display.
The padlock icon appears at the bottom of the LCD display while the device is in Patient Security mode.
NOTE:
Alarm limits cannot be changed when the device is in Patient Security mode. Patient
Security mode prevents accidental changes to critical limits.
To exit Patient Security mode:
1. Highlight the padlock with the Left Control button.
2. Simultaneously press and hold the Plus (+) and Minus (-) buttons.
3. “NO” appears next to the padlock, confirming you have exited Patient Security mode.
Error Codes
This device includes error codes that indicate error conditions. The following table describes the
error codes for the Avant 9700.
Table 8: Error Codes
Error Code
Description
E01
Stuck Button (Holding button down more than 30 seconds)
E02
Sound Module Fault
E03
Sound Module Communications
E04
Oximeter Module Communications
