D-1 
D Alarm Messages 
 
 
This chapter lists only the most important physiological and technical alarm messages. Some 
messages appearing on your monitor may not be included. 
 
In this chapter:   
  The “I” column indicates how indications of technical alarms perform after the alarm 
system is reset: “A” means that some technical alarms are cleared; “B” indicates that 
some technical alarms are changed to the prompt messages; and “C” indicates that a “Ĝ” 
appears before the alarm message, 
  appears in the alarm symbol area, and the 
indication of the alarm lamp depends on the alarm light setting. Refer to 7.8 Resetting 
Alarms for details. 
  The “L” field indicates the alarm level: H means high, M means medium and L means 
low. “*” means the alarm level is user-adjustable.   
  XX represents a measurement or parameter label, such as ECG, NIBP, HR, ST-I, PVCs, 
RR, SpO
2
, PR, etc. 
 
In the “Cause and Solution” column, corresponding solutions are given instructing you to 
troubleshoot problems. If the problem persists, contact your service personnel. 
 
D.1 Physiological Alarm Messages 
Measurement  Alarm messages  L Cause and solution 
XX 
XX Too High  M*  XX value has risen above the high alarm 
limit or fallen below the low alarm limit. 
Check the patient’s condition and check if 
the patient category and alarm limit settings 
are correct. 
XX Too Low  M* 
ECG 
ECG Weak Signal  H 
The ECG signal is so weak that the monitor 
can’t perform ECG analysis. Check the 
patient’s condition and the ECG 
connections. 
Asystole  H 
Arrhythmia has occurred to the patient. 
Check the patient’s condition and the ECG 
connections. 
VFib/VTac  H 
Vtac  H 
Ven t .  B r a d y   H 
Extreme Tachy  H