Respironics SmartMonitor2 - Self-Test Troubleshooting

Caring for the SmartMonitor 2
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(heart) light remains on. (There should be no green heart or respiration light flashes during this
time).
 Follow the instructions in the Self-Test Troubleshooting section, if necessary.
 Remove the lead wires from the functional self-test socket. To remove lead wires, grasp and pull
the strain relief area located near the connecting tip. Do not grasp the wire.
 The loose lead light will come on, and the alarm changes from beeping to continuous. This lets you
know the SmartMonitor 2, patient cable, and lead wires are working properly.
 Now turn the monitor off.
• Press and hold the blue RESET button.
• Press and release the gray POWER button.
• Wait 2 seconds, and then release the RESET button.
Self-Test Troubleshooting
Follow the instructions given below if any of the conditions described occur. Start the test over once the
problem has been corrected.
Alarm Condition Solution
Low Battery
If the low battery light stays on
longer than half a minute, the
batteries are completely
discharged.
 Turn the monitor off using the
correct Power Off procedure
described in the Turning the Monitor
Off – Sibling Alarm section in this
manual.
 Make sure the power cord/battery
charger is plugged into a live power
outlet and is properly connected to
the monitor. (See Charging the
Battery for more information).
 Allow the battery to charge
approximately 30 minutes. You may
then operate the monitor while it is
plugged in. Allow the battery to
charge for 6 hours before using the
monitor on battery power.
Memory Full
The SmartMonitor 2 memory
has violated the Memory Full
parameter.
Press the RESET button to silence the
alarm. The SmartMonitor 2 memory
needs to be transferred Self-Test may
continue.
Loose Lead
Indicates loose or bad
electrodes, lead wires, and
patient cable.
Check all connections and/or replace
lead wires first, then the patient cable if
necessary.
The SmartMonitor 2 lights and alarms should respond as described above. If not, contact
Respironics Service before using the unit to monitor a baby.
Do not use the monitor if the alarm sounds weak or does not activate upon initial power-on.