GE Mini Telemetry Service Manual

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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Cause Solution
Erratic FHR/MHR/UA
reading.
• Transducer not properly
positioned on mother’s
abdomen.
• Reposition transducer.
• Transducer not properly
connected to transmitter.
• Ensure the transducer is securely
attached to the transmitter.
• In case of erratic UA reading,
check if TOCO/IUP switch
on the receiver matches the
UA transducer connected to
transmitter.
• Ensure TOCO/IUP switch on the receiver
matches the UA transducer connected
to transmitter.
• Receiver interconnection
cable(s) not properly attached.
• Ensure interconnection cable(s) is rmly
attached to both monitor and receiver.
• Receiver interconnection
cable(s) defective.
• Replace interconnection cable(s).
• Wrong interconnection cable(s)
in use.
• Verify interconnection method.
• Radio frequency interference. • Instruct patient to stay within signal
range and designated areas where
reception is clear.
• Another transmitter with the
same frequency is in use within
the same facility.
• Discontinue use of one of the
transmitters. NOTE: Mini Telemetry can
be re-programmed to an alternative
frequency.
• Exceeding transmission range. • Install optional ceiling antenna system.
• Shielding eect of hospital
structure.
• If problem persists, contact your
Information Technologies Service
Representative.
• Transmitter front-end circuitry
not working.
• Faulty transducer. • Contact your Information technologies
service representative.
FHR/MHR or UA values
are not displayed on the
corometrics monitor when
transducers are plugged
into transmitter.
• Transmitter and/or receiver o. • Ensure all three devices are turned on.
• Receiver interconnection
cable(s) not properly attached.
• Ensure interconnection cable(s) rmly
attached to both monitor and receiver.
• Receiver interconnection
cable(s) defective.
• Replace interconnection cable(s).
• Wrong interconnection cable(s)
in use.
• Verify interconnection method.
• Faulty transducer. • Contact your Information Technologies
Service Representative.

GE Mini Telemetry Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	Mini Telemetry
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English