MicroPace StimLab - Error and Advisory Messages

USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Micropace Stimulator software does not start on turning on the computer.
(i) If computer does not respond to the keyboard, check all cable connections and then
restart the computer. If the computer still does not respond then the computer may need
repair.
Pacing is not capturing and no stimulus artifact is seen.
(i) If Atrium or Ventricle LEDs are flashing on the Stimulus Generator Unit on the appropriate
channel:
 If the Check Lead LED is flashing, then the Stimulator is most probably working
correctly and there is a break somewhere in the catheter or wiring or, possibly but
unlikely, pacing wire is not in contact with myocardium.
(ii) If Atrium or Ventricle LEDs are not flashing on the appropriate channels:
 If the Mains Power LED is not green, but is yellow, the Stimulus Generator Unit is
switched OFF - switch it on at the rear panel. If the LED is not lit at all there is a
problem with the power supply/mains power connection - check this and restore
power.
 Check the connection between the Computer and Stimulus Generator Unit.
 Finally, change the Stimulus Generator Unit Mode to BACKUP MANUAL PACE mode
by pressing the BACKUP ENABLE button. Press PACE ON/OFF once. If the Stimulus
Generator Unit paces both channels and Atrium and Ventricle light, then there is a
problem in the Computer or the communications link. Contact your Distributor for
further help.
Patient is not capturing but a stimulus artifact is visible.
(i) Consider current may be inadequate, try increasing current output.
 If the Check Lead LED is flashing, then the pacing wire is not in contact or is touching
infracted myocardium and needs repositioning or may have high impedance due to a
broken conductor.