Mindray Spectrum - Gas Module Troubleshooting

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Service Manual
1.25.6 Gas Module Troubleshooting
CO
2
: Occlusion Sampling pump line is blocked
while the CO
2
sidestream
pump is on.
Check sampling line and filter
for blockage, clear sampling
line if possible.
Replace sampling line if
necessary.
Disconnect and reconnect the
FilterLine from the Spectrum in
order to clear this message.
CO
2
: Purge The system has detected a
blocked FilterLine
®
and has
attempted to unblock it by
temporarily increasing the flow
rate.
Check FilterLine and replace if
necessary.
CO
2
: Check Flow Rate The system has detected a high
or low flow rate.
Check FilterLine and replace if
necessary.
“CHK Lead” Message Increased impedance caused
by one of the following:
Chest hair under electrodes. Prep chest.
Dried electrode gel. Change electrodes.
Electrode off. Replace electrode.
Lead off. Replace lead.
Cracked lead wires. Replace lead wires.
Poor skin prep. Clean and abrade skin before
applying electrodes.
“CVA” Message Can be caused by shallow
breathing or an apnea event.
Check the patient.
Patient HR and respiratory rate
identical.
Adjust scales or leads if
necessary.
Check the patient.
MESSAGE/PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION
MESSAGE/PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION
GM: Warming Up Appears when the system has been
turned on, and the sensors have not
reached their stable operating
temperature.
Wait for the message to go
away. It takes up to five
minutes for the device to
warm up.
GM: Agent Warming Up This message appears after the GM:
Warming Up message disappears.
It indicates that the Agent ID Bench is
warming up and readings will not be
available.
Wait for the message to go
away. It takes up to five
minutes from power-up for the
Agent ID Bench to warm up.
GM: Exhaust Blocked Appears when the system detects a
blockage at the exhaust gas outlet, as
indicated by an increase in internal
pressure.
Remove waste gas
scavenging assembly, check
if message disappears.
Check exhaust line for
blockage and clear if
possible. If message persists
contact Customer Support.