Corometrics 145 - Troubleshooting; ULTRASOUND Nee

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Monitor connected to AC
power, green Power On light
does not illuminate upon
power switch depression.
“HLP” appears on front
panel display.
Recorder does not function.
(Record light off)
(Record light on)
ULTRASOUND not
functioning properly.
Tocotransducer not record-
ing contractions.
PROBABLE CAUSE"
Monitor not connected to AC-line
receptacle.
AC power cord defective.
AC outlet defective.
Power cord not connected to Model
145.
Monitor fails self test.
Recorder not activated.
Recorder out of paper.
Connector not properly connected to
monitor.
Transducer misplaced.
Too little gel applied to transducer.
Defective transducer.
Active fetus or mother.
Fetal arrhythmia, hiccups.
Connector not properly connected to
monitor.
Transducer not properly placed.
Transducer not secured to patient.
Defective transducer cable.
No maternal contractions.
UA Reference range exceeded.
Transducer defective.
SECTION 7
SOLUTION
Connect power cord to receptacle.
Replace power cord.
Use different outlet.
Connect power cord to monitor.
Call Biomedical Department or service
representative.
Call Biomedical Department or service
representative.
Depress Record pushbutton.
Install chart paper.
Call Biomedical Department or service
representative.
Check that connector is firmly attached to
monitor.
Reposition transducer.
Apply more gel.
Replace transducer.
Wait before moving transducer, FHR will
often return.
Use alternate technique.
Call Biomedical Department or service
representative.
Check that connector is firmly attached to
monitor.
Reposition transducer.
Secure transducer to patient.
Replace transducer.
Remove transducer.
Depress UA reference button.
Re-apply transducer. Depress UA reference
button again, between contractions.
Replace transducer.
Call Biomedical Department or service
representative.
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