Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs LXi - User Manual User Manual
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Directions for Use
Troubleshooting
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Table 22. SpO
2
Malfunction
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Sensor in place but no SpO
2
on display
Insert the patient’s finger completely into sensor.
Verify blood pressure and SpO
2
measurements are not taken on the same
extremity.
Verify the sensor cable is correctly plugged into Spot LXi (see “SpO2
Sensor” on page 26).
Verify you are using the correct sensor. Use only Masimo or Nellcor SpO
2
sensors and accessories with the Spot LXi with Masimo or Nellcor
configurations, respectively.
Table 23. Device Does Not Turn On
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Low battery
Plug in the device. Check connections between the Spot LXi and
transformer then between the transformer and wall receptacle.
Device not powering up
Unplug Spot LXi from wall receptacle and check for breaks in cord. If
connections are secure, check electrical outlet for power.
Charging indicator is on if connections are good and the device is plugged
into a working outlet.
If the battery is completely discharged, the LEDs will not illuminate. Allow
the unit to charge at least 15 minutes before proceeding.
Replace the battery.
Verify that the AC power transformer connections are intact and that the
charging indicator is on. If the connections are secure, check the electrical
outlet for power.
Plug the device into a known working electrical outlet.
Notify biomedical department or Welch Allyn Technical Support.
Table 24. Barcode ID does not scan
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Barcode scanner does not read barcode.
Slowly adjust the distance and the angle between the scanner and the
barcode while squeezing the scanner button.
Verify that the barcode is as flat as possible.
Poor barcode scanner connection.
Unplug and re-plug in the barcode scanner into serial Port I or Port II
beneath the Spot Vital Signs LXi handle. Verify the power light illuminates
on the barcode scanner.
Spot LXi has a low battery.
Look at the battery level indicator on the display window to confirm battery
charge level. If the battery level indicator shows no battery power then
charge the battery
.