BeneVision N17/BeneVision N15/BeneVision N12 Patient Monitor Service Manual          3-3 
Nurse call relay performance test 
If the user suspects that the nurse call or analog output does 
not function properly. 
Analog output performance test 
Electrical Safety Tests 
Electrical safety 
tests 
Earth impedance 
1. Following any repair or replacement of the power module. 
2. When the patient monitor is dropped. 
3. At least every two years or as required. 
Earth leakage test 
Patient leakage current 
Patient auxiliary current 
Other Tests 
Power on test 
1. When first installed or reinstalled. 
2. Following any maintenance or the replacement of any 
main unit parts. 
Recorder check  Following any repair or replacement of the recorder. 
Network print test 
1. When first installed. 
2. Whenever the printer is serviced or replaced. 
Device integration check 
1. When first installed. 
2. Following any repair or replacement of the external device. 
Battery check 
Function test 
1. When first installed. 
2. Whenever a battery is replaced. 
Performance test 
Once every two months or when the battery run time is 
reduced significantly. 
Mounting check 
1. When first installed. 
2. At least every two years or as required. 
 
Note: Performance test is not required for the rSO
2
, and ScvO
2
 modules, because the rSO
2
, modules 
perform self tests, and the ScvO
2
 needs to be calibrated prior to use. 
 
 
3.1.3.1 Preventative Maintenance Procedures 
3.1.4 Visual Inspection 
Inspect the equipment for obvious signs of damage. The test is passed if the equipment has no obvious 
signs of damage. Follow these guidelines when inspecting the equipment: 
  Carefully inspect the case, display screen, buttons, knobs, and handle for obvious signs of damage. 
  Inspect the SMR and parameter modules for obvious signs of damage. 
  Inspect the power cord, bracket and module accessories for obvious signs of damage. 
  Inspect all external connections for loose connectors, bent pins or frayed cables. 
  Inspect all connectors on the equipment for loose connectors or bent pins. 
  Make sure that safety labels and data plates on the equipment are clearly legible.