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Alarms
Alarms
This section describes the alarm functions of the Model 2500A VET. The device features audible
and visual alarms that indicate both high and medium priority alarm conditions.
High Priority Alarms
High priority alarms (table 4) are animal-specific and are indicated by a flashing red Alarm Bar and
a high priority audible alarm.
High priority alarms sound as 3 beeps, a pause, 2 beeps, and a 10-second pause. This cycle repeats
until silenced.
Medium Priority Alarms
Medium priority alarms (table 5) are generally equipment-specific, and are indicated by a flashing
amber Alarm Bar and a medium priority audible alarm signal.
Medium priority alarms sound as 3 beeps followed by a 25-second pause. This cycle repeats until
silenced.
WARNING: In the event the sensor becomes dislodged from the animal, audible and
visual alarms are activated, requiring that a veterinary professional investigate the
reason for the alarm status. The veterinary professional must investigate animal
status and sensor attachment after every sensor alarm indication. It is possible when
the sensor is dislodged from the animal (under certain conditions of light and
vibration of the sensor) for the pulse oximeter to display normal physiological values.
Table 4: High Priority Alarms
Condition
Visible Indicators
SpO
2
high or low
SpO
2
display flashes in sync with the Alarm Bar.
If in critically low battery state, 3 dashes are inserted in the
display and flash in sync with the Alarm Bar.
Pulse rate high or low
Pulse rate display flashes in sync with the Alarm Bar.
If in critically low battery state, 3 dashes are inserted in the
display and flash in sync with the Alarm Bar.
Pulse waveform amplitude is
inadequate
Pulse Quality indicator blinks red, and SpO
2
and pulse rate
displays show dashes in 10 seconds.
