Performance Verification and Safety Tests Performance Verification Tests
4-6 PageWriter TC 70 Cardiograph Service Manual
Performance Verification Tests
Visual Inspection (V)
Before beginning the inspection, press the On/Standby button for 2 to 3 seconds to put the
cardiograph in Standby mode and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Inspect the
cardiograph external surfaces for the following:
Worn or damaged power cord
Loose or missing hardware
Mechanical damage
Evidence of liquid spill
Worn printer drive gear
Worn printer roller
Corroded or damaged reusable electrodes, if present
Damaged patient leads
Dirt/paper residue on the thermal print head
Frayed or damaged wiring
Visible touch screen damage
Replace any damaged or missing items.
Clean the and patient leads as necessary. Cleaning instructions are listed in the
Cardiograph Care and Maintenance chapter.
Power On Test (PO)
Restart the cardiograph to process a completed Power On test.
To restart the cardiograph:
1
Press the On/Standby button for 2-3 seconds to shut down the cardiograph.
2 Press the On/Standby button again to power on the cardiograph.
After approximately 20 seconds, the PageWriter TC70 software identification screen
appears, followed by an audible beep.
The following self-tests are automatically performed during reboot:
Software CRC Test
Flash Memory: onboard CompactFlash (CF) and internal CompactFlash (CF)
PIM Status
USB Detect