Philips HEARTSTART XLT M3500B User Manual
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System Messages
12-4
Troubleshooting
6S2
&DEOH 2II
The SpO
2
cable is not connected to the
device.
Attach the SpO
2
cable to the HeartStart
XLT.
632
)DLOXUH
A failure has occurred in the SPO
2
circuitry.
Remove the device from active use and
call for service.
6S2
/LJKW ,QWHUI
The level of ambient light is so high that
the sensor cannot obtain an SpO
2
reading
or the sensor or cable is damaged.
z
Cover the sensor with an opaque
material.
z
Check the sensor for damage; try
another sensor.
6S2
1RQ 3XOVDWLOH
The patient’s pulse is absent or too weak
to be detected.
z
Check that the sensor is applied prop-
erly.
z
Make sure the sensor site has a pulse.
z
Relocate the sensor to a site with
improved circulation.
z
Try another sensor.
6S2
/RZ 6LJQDO
SpO
2
signal is too low to give an accurate
reading.
z
Check the sensor is applied properly.
z
Try another sensor type.
6S2
1RLV\ 6LJQDO
Excessive patient movement, electrical
interference, or optical interference is
present.
z
Minimize patient movement or apply
the sensor to a site with less move-
ment.
z
Secure the sensor cable loosely to the
patient.
z
Reduce sources of electrical or optical
interference.
6S2
6HQVRU )DLO
The SpO
2
transducer is broken.
Try another sensor.
Table 12-1 System Messages (Continued)
Message
Description
Corrective Action