sat801+ Pulse Oximeter
Alarms
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Possible Cause Description Solution
Sensor not
connected
The patient cable is not or incorrectly
connected to the unit.
The connection between sensor input and
patient cable is interrupted.
Check connection
between unit and sensor.
If needed, replace sensor
or patient cable.
Sensor not on
Patient
The sensor is connected to the unit, the unit
is on, but no patient can be recognized.
Position the sensor
correctly.
8.3.1.4 System Alarms
WARNING! No Monitoring with System Alarm!
The monitoring function is turned off by a system alarm. For the duration of the
system alarm the patient is not correctly monitored. The patient’s condition must be
assessed by other means.
A system alarm indicates that reliable monitoring is no longer being performed due to a technical
error. The unit can and may no longer be used when this alarm occurs.
For System Alarm
– the high-level alarm sound is heard,
– the red alarm indicator blinks (1) and
– system alarm message in the status
line
Fig. 55: System Alarm Indicator
Action for system alarm occurrence:
1. Secure monitoring of patient by other means.
2. Turn off unit by pressing the ON/OFF button.
3. Turn the unit back ON.
If the self-test completes without errors, the unit can be used again for monitoring.
If an error occurs during the self-test, turn the unit OFF and take to a medical supplier for
repairs.
WARNING! Danger to the Patient!
Never use a unit that indicates a system alarm.
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