Appendix B – Troubleshooting: Equipment Problems
B-6 MAC 5000 System — 2000657-057, Revision B
System Errors
The following errors may occur while you are operating this
system. You may be required to perform some action.
If you perform the recommended actions and the condition
still remains, contact authorized service personnel. See
“How to Reach Us” to find out how to contact GE Medical
Systems Information Technologies.
153A, 154A, 209A
Problem Cause Solution
appears on the screen. No battery is installed in the system. Install a battery and connect the system to an AC
wall outlet to charge the battery.
flashes intermittently. The battery charge is low. Connect the system to an AC wall outlet to charge
the battery.
appears on the screen. The writer door is open. Close the writer door.
The system does not power up when operating
from battery power.
The battery is empty. Connect the system to an AC wall outlet to charge
the battery.
The system shuts down when operating from
battery power.
Battery is empty, or the Automatic Shutdown
feature is enabled.
Connect the system to an AC wall outlet to charge
the battery, or power on the system.
“X” Lead disconnected message appears. Electrode(s) disconnected. Reconnect the electrode(s).
MODEM ERROR. The remote device is not
responding. Would you like to retry?
Modem not connected. (If wireless option, client
bridge not connected.)
Connect and retry.
(Wireless option only) MAC 5000 is not within
range of access point.
Relocate MAC 5000 to within range of access
point and retry transmission.