Alarms[10]
This unit is provided with the following alarms. If an alarm condition should occur, check for a possible
cause of the alarm and take the proper measures. If the unit seems to be defective, it is in need of
repairs. Indicate on the unit that it is out of order and contact your local Atom representative.
Cate-
gory
Alarm name Condition causing the
alarm
Indication of the
alarm
Resetting the
alarm
Priority
(*1)
Alarm
silence
Temperature
Set temperature
alarm (SC±1˚C)
This alarm will occur if the skin
temperature 1 deviates from
the set temperature by 1°C
or more.
The set tempera-
ture alarm indica-
tor will come on.
The alarm will be
reset automatically
when the deviation
is maintained within
1°C.
Low 15 min.
Set temperature
alarm (SC±0.5˚C)
This alarm will occur if the skin
temperature1 deviates from
the set temperature by 0.5°C
or more.
The set tempera-
ture alarm indica-
tor will come on.
The alarm will be
reset automatically
when the deviation
is maintained within
0.5°C.
Low 15 min.
Set heat alarm
(MC)
This alarm will occur if the skin
temperature1 exceeds 40°C
when the skin temperature is
being monitored in the MC
mode.
The set tempera-
ture alarm indica-
tor will flash.
The alarm will be
reset automatically
when the skin tem-
perature falls to 38°C
or lower.
High 2 min.
Baby check alarm
This alarm will occur every 15
minutes in the MC mode.
The baby check
alarm indicator will
come on.
The alarm will be
reset when
is
pressed.
Low None
Canopy tilt alarm
This alarm will occur when
the canopy is tilted from the
horizontal position.
Th e canopy tilt
alarm indicator will
come on.
The alarm will be re-
set when the canopy
is returned to the
horizontal position.
Low None
Skin temperature
probe alarm (MC)
This alarm will occur if a wire
of the skin temperature 1 probe
has snapped or short-circuited
in the MC mode.
The skin tempera-
ture probe alarm
indicator will come
on.
Remove the skin
temperature probe
from the infant.
Low 15 min.
Skin temperature
probe alarm (SC)
This alarm will occur if the
skin temperature 1 probe is
not attached to the infant, or if
a wire of the probe has snapped
or shor t-circuited in the SC
mode.
The skin tempera-
ture probe alarm
indicator will flash.
The alarm will be
reset automatically
when the defective
probe is replaced
with a good one.
Medium 15 min.
Pulse Oximeter
(Nellcor & Masimo)
SpO2 upper limit
alarm
This alarm will occur if the
SpO
2 upper alarm limit is vio-
lated.
“
” on the left of
the SpO
2 display
will flash.
The alarm will be
reset automatically
when the SpO
2 value
falls below the upper
alarm limit.
Medium 2 min.
SpO
2 lower limit
alarm
This alarm will occur if the
SpO
2 lower alarm limit is vio-
lated.
“
” on the left of
the SpO
2 display
will flash.
The alarm will be
reset automatically
when the SpO
2 value
rises above the lower
alarm limit.
Medium 2 min.