System Messages
12-4 Troubleshooting
6S2&DEOH2II The SpO
2
cable is not connected to the
device.
Attach the SpO
2
cable to the Heartstream
XL.
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.
l
Cover the sensor with an opaque
material.
l
Check the sensor for damage; try
another sensor.
1RQ3XOVDWLOH The patient’s pulse is absent or too weak
to be detected.
l
Check that the sensor is applied prop-
erly.
l
Make sure the sensor site has a pulse.
l
Relocate the sensor to a site with
improved circulation.
l
Try another sensor.
6S2/RZ6LJQDO SpO
2
signal is too low to give an accurate
reading.
l
Check the sensor is applied properly.
l
Try another sensor type.
6S21RLV\6LJQDO Excessive patient movement, electrical
interference, or optical interference is
present.
l
Minimize patient movement or apply
the sensor to a site with less
movement.
l
Secure the sensor cable loosely to the
patient.
l
Reduce sources of electrical or optical
interference.
6S26HQVRU)DLO The SpO
2
transducer is broken.
Try another sensor.
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Message Description Corrective Action