4-18 MAC 5500 resting ECG analysis system Revision E
2020299-020
Troubleshooting: Equipment Problems
Equipment Problems
ECG Data Noise
If the acquired ECG data displays unacceptable noise levels:
Verify proper electrode placement.
Verify proper electrode application. (Perspiration and dead skin must be
removed from the electrode site.)
Check for defective or out of date electrodes.
Check for defective, broken, or disconnected leadwires.
Check the patient’s position. The patient should remain motionless during the
acquisition of a resting ECG.
Missing ACI-TIPI Report
ACI-TIPI is disabled.
Enable ACI-TIPI.
The selected report is without interpretation.
Select Interpretation for the report.
The ACI-TIPI required information is not entered.
Make sure the age range, gender, and chest pain complaints are entered.
The patient was entered as pediatric.
Make sure you enter an age range less than 16.
The original ECG was acquired in an electrocardiograph without the ACI-TIPI
option.
No BP from External Device
Check setup.
If Suntech, check protocol on Tango.
Check cables (Serial and TTL).
Check TTL trigger.
Treadmill/Ergometer Does Not Move
Check protocol.
Check cables.
Check input / output settings.
Check Emergency Stop switch.