Trio™ Operating Instructions 0070-10-0666-01 2 - 75
Operations Alarms
Alarm Mute
The ALARM MUTE function is used to silence parameter alarms that have been triggered. 
Press the ALARM MUTE key on the Front Panel Keypad to activate the ALARM MUTE 
function. When ALARM MUTE is active, press the key a second time to deactivate the 
function. The amount of time the alarm is silenced is programmable through the ALARM 
SETUP menu. Any new alarms that occur during the silenced period will disable the 
ALARM MUTE function in order for the new alarm to sound.
An ALARM MUTE icon   will be displayed in the message bar when the ALARM MUTE 
function is active.
When an Alarm Occurs
Always check the patient to verify the alarm and identify the cause of the alarm. Artifact, 
patient movement and other non-physiological conditions may cause false alarms. Verify the 
nature and cause of the alarm, mute the alarm as necessary. Check all patient connections 
for sensor connections and cable integrity. Change physiological alarm limits if necessary. 
Notify physician if change in patient condition occurs.
2.5.4 Alarm Troubleshooting
MESSAGE/
PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION
REAL CLOCK NEED 
SET
System displays 2000-1-1, the clock has 
not been set
Reset system time. After 
modifying the time, restart the 
monitor to display correct time
REAL CLOCK NOT 
EXIST
The system has no battery or the battery 
is depleted
Notify hospital biomedical 
technician or Customer Support
KEYBOARD COMM 
ERR and/or 
KEYBOARD ERROR 
and/or KEYBOARD 
ERR X
The system has detected a keypad error 
or failure.
NOTE: X = 1 or 2.
Restart the system. If alert 
persists, notify hospital 
biomedical technician or 
Customer Support 
CELL BAT TOO 
HIGH
Cell battery is defective or incorrect cell 
battery is installed
Check the battery, replace if 
necessary. If the failure still 
exists, notify hospital technician 
or Customer Support 
CELL BAT TOO LOW The cell battery has low capacity, the cell 
battery is not installed or the connection 
is loose
Check the battery, replace if 
necessary. If the failure still 
exists, notify hospital technician 
or Customer Support