STATUS M ESSAGES
VF8 DELTA/DELTA XL/KAPPA 17-15
SpO
2
Weak signal The pulse amplitude is too low
due to of the following
conditions:
• Poor perfusion (shock).
• Low body temperature.
• Check the patient and treat, if
necessary.
• Make sure the SpO
2
sensor is properly
attached to the patient and all cables
are properly connected.
• Relocate the sensor to another
extremity.
• Contact DrägerService.
SpO
2
No
Measurement
The monitor has not been able
to compute a valid
measurement within the last 30
seconds because of unstable
measurement conditions.
• Make sure the SpO
2
sensor is properly
attached to the patient at a site free of
patient motion and all cables are
properly connected.
• Contact DrägerService.
SpO
2
Regulation
Error
• Inconsistent light level
• Excess ambient light
• Make sure the SpO
2
sensor is properly
attached to the patient.
• Remove or shade any external sources
of light entering the sensor.
• Contact DrägerService.
SpO
2
Unplugged The sensor cable is not
connected to the MultiMed pod.
• Make sure the cables are securely
connected.
• Check for a defective sensor.
SpO
2
: non-Masimo
compatible sensor
A non-Masimo compatible
sensor or SpO
2
pod is
connected to a monitor that is
configured for Masimo.
• Replace with a Masimo-compatible
sensor.
• Contact the hospital’s technical
personnel (SpO
2
compatibility is a
locked option).
SpO
2
: non-Nellcor
compatible sensor
A non-Nellcor compatible sensor
or SpO
2
pod is connected to a
monitor that is configured for
Nellcor.
• Replace with a Nellcor-compatible
sensor.
• Contact the hospital’s technical
personnel (SpO
2
compatibility is a
locked option).
Incompatible SpO
2
Cable (does not
apply to 12-lead
pod)
The SpO
2
cable part # 33 78
614 is no longer supported.
Replace with compatible SpO
2
cable (For
a complete list of Dräger provided SpO
2
accessories available with this product,
see page C-13).
Duplicate Device
Connected
The MultiMed pod (with SpO
2
sensor) and Infinity Masimo SET
pod or Infinity Nellcor Oximax
pod are connected
simultaneously.
Disconnect the duplicate device.
Message Possible Cause Suggested Action