Troubleshooting: Fault analysis
2000966-542D Dash 3000/4000/5000 6-3
Optional writer 
No paper comes out, even though 
“Graphing” is displayed.
 Graph locations are set incorrectly.  With the Trim Knob control, select MONITOR 
GRAPH SETUP, and GRAPH LOCATION. Verify 
that MANUAL, ALARM, and PRINT locations are 
set properly.
Paper comes out, but no graph data is 
shown.
 The paper may be loaded 
incorrectly.
 Refer to the Operator Manual for correct paper 
installation.
 Print head may be dirty or defective.  Clean the printhead. Refer to “Clean the print head” 
on page 5-6
 Perform a graph test. If problem persists, replace the 
writer assembly.
Saving Message
 Writer is busy.  When the graph is complete, the saved graph prints 
out.
 Writer is no longer available.  Check the graph locations. Set the correct graph 
locations if necessary.
Missing segments in the graph data.
 Print head may be dirty or defective.  Clean the printhead. Refer to “Clean the print head” 
on page 5-6
 Perform a graph test. If problem persists, replace the 
writer assembly.
Optional wireless connection 
Intermittent or no waveform.
 Network connection bad, wireless 
not enabled, wireless card not 
communicating with access point.
 Outside coverage area.
NOTE: There is no alarm or displayed indicator if Dash 
is outside the wireless coverage area.
 Perform procedures in “Wireless LAN” on page 6-24.
Optional alarm light indicator
The red or yellow lights do not light on 
boot up of the patient monitor.
 Cable may be loose or 
disconnected.
 Restore the connection.
 LEDs are burned out.  Replace the alarm light assembly or PCB.
Defib Sync 
“Buzz” signal comes out for ECG or 
BP.
 BP is not zeroed.  Zero out the BP.
 BP is not available.  Plug in a BP cable.
 ECG leads fail.  Check patient connections.
Video display 
There are bars/strips of pixels missing 
on the display in rows/columns. Or 
only one row/column of pixels on the 
display is missing or never turned on. 
The remaining portion of the display 
functions properly.
 Possible burned-out pixels.  Run the display tests in the boot loader.
 Replace the display assembly. 
No display
 Display may be in standby mode.
 Backlight inverted may be defective.
 Press the POWER button. If display still does not 
appear within 20 seconds, replace the display 
assembly.
 Replace back light inverter.
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