Magnamed VentMeter - Troubleshooting

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MAGNAMED Ventilator Analyzer - VentMeter P/N: 1901509 – Rev 05
9 Troubleshooting
In this chapter it is shown the main problems and its possible solutions. The majority is of simple solution that
can be done by the equipment operator.
Warning
• DO NOT USE the equipment if a problem should be not be solved.
Problem
Possible Causes
Solutions
Display doesn’t show anything
or cannot be turned on
1. Low battery
2. No electrical power
1. Recharge the battery.
2. Connect to mains
No pressure curve
1. Respiratory circuit disconnection.
2. Simulated respiratory mechanics
changed.
3. Defective internal pressure
transducer.
1. Find it and reconnect it firmly.
2. Verify the simulation condition.
3. Ask for technical service
assistance
No flow curve
1. Respiratory circuit disconnection.
2. Simulated respiratory mechanics
changed.
3. Defective internal pressure
transducer.
1. Find it and reconnect it firmly.
2. Verify the simulation condition.
3. Ask for technical service
assistance
Flow readings incompatible
1. Selected Flow sensor
incompatible.
2. Upside down flow curve.
1. Select and connect the correct
flow sensor.
2. Check if the pressure measuring
tubing is correctly connected.
No Volume Curve
1. Respiratory circuit disconnection.
2. Simulated respiratory mechanics
changed.
3. Defective internal pressure
transducer.
1. Find it and reconnect it firmly.
2. Verify the simulation condition.
3. Ask for technical service
assistance