Philips HEARTSTART XLT M3500B - Manual (Page 143)

Troubleshooting Tips
M3500B HeartStart XLT Defibrillator/Monitor 12-7
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Troubleshooting Tips
Table 12-3 lists some situations that you may encounter, causes, and actions to
take.
Table 12-3 Troubleshooting Tips
Situation Cause Possible Solution
The HeartStart XLT
does not turn on. There is no power.
OR
A corrupt Data Card may prevent the unit
from powering on.
OR
Hardware failure.
z Insert a fully charged battery.
z Attach AC Power cord.
z Remove the Data Card
z Insert a new Data Card, if available
z Turn on the device
z Remove this unit from clinical use and
call for service.
The display is blank
except for
“SYSTEM FAILURE
CYCLE POWER”. An internal error occurred. If this occurs during actual use:
z Substitute another defib, if possible.
Remove this unit from clinical use and
call for service.
z If no other defib is available, turn
power off, then on. If unit turns on
normally, use for this one incident.
After this incident, remove from clini-
cal use and call for service.
z If unit does not turn on normally, it
cannot be used.
If this occurs during routine testing:
z Remove this unit from clinical use and
call for service.
The HeartStart XLT
appears to be on but the
display is blank. z The contrast needs adjusting.
z The display has overheated.
z Adjust the contrast.
z Avoid exposing the display to direct
sunlight on a hot day.