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Transcend 365, Transcend 3 and Transcend 2 Troubleshooting Guide
400287 Rev A
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Dealer Troubleshooting Guide for Somnetics Devices
The following guide will provide the basic troubleshooting steps required prior to setting up an RMA. If
the troubleshooting fails the following information will be required in the RMA submittal:
a. Serial number of device
b. Date customer purchased
c. Detailed description of the issue or the fault code/indicator from below
d. Indicate what troubleshooting steps were taken
e. Dealer return address and Dealer Account Number
RMA’s must be submitted by email to RMA@somnetics.com with the above information included
Quick Find
Transcend 365
Transcend 3 and Transcend 2
Flashing Yellow Droplet and Yellow Diamond
Key Notes
Flashing Blue Droplet
Fault 3
Flashing Red Droplet and X
Fault 4
Flashing Red (!)
Fault 7
Flashing Red X and !!!Heater Error!!!
Fault 9
Fault 1
Fault 11
Fault 3
Fault 12
Fault 4
Flashing Green LED
Fault 7
No LED Lights (Unit Inoperable)
Fault 9
PAP Shutting Down
Fault 11
PAP Blows Excessively (and Shuts Down)
Fault 12
P8 Battery
Discomfort Due to a Feeling of High Pressure
Nose or Throat Irritation
LCD Doesn’t Illuminate
No Airflow from the Transcend 365 miniCPAP
Water Leaking from Reservoir
Water Leaking from the Weld of the Reservoir
P10 Battery
How to Download Compliance
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Transcend 2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTranscend
Model2
CategoryMedical Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Dealer Troubleshooting Guide for Somnetics Devices

Flashing Yellow Droplet and Yellow Diamond

Device detects non-distilled water in the reservoir. Troubleshooting involves rinsing and refilling.

Flashing Blue Droplet

Indicates the device is out of water. Solutions include filling the reservoir with distilled water.

Flashing Red Droplet and X

Indicates bad water corruption, often due to moisture ingress. Troubleshooting involves draining and refilling.

Flashing Red (!)

Heater reached temperature cutoff. May self-correct or require wick replacement and reservoir reset.

Flashing Red (X) and !!! Heater Error !!!

Very high heater resistance detected, possibly due to a cracked heater disk or poor pin contact.

Fault 1

Date/Time have been reset. Possible causes include low clock battery voltage or solder joint issues.

Fault 3

Pressure sensor measured pressure above operating ranges. Check air pathway and sensor connections.

Fault 4

Pressure sensor measured 0 during therapy. Suspect leaks in the air pathway or faulty sensor.

Fault 7

Pressure sensor ambient reading out of range. Consider temperature changes or air leaks.

Fault 9

Bad firmware checksum, likely due to electrostatic discharge causing corruption.

Fault 11

Stalled Blower. Causes include moisture in the CPAP or faulty blower motor connections.

Fault 12

Stalled Blower and Low Power Detected. Ensure adequate power supply for the blower.

Discomfort Due to a Feeling of High Pressure

Check connections for leaks and verify ramp settings. Contact customer service if issues persist.

Nose or Throat Irritation

Adjust humidity, check water usage, wick, and air filter. Contact customer service if issues persist.

Transcend 365 miniCPAP LCD Doesn't Illuminate

Confirm device is plugged into an active power supply. LCD may turn off after idle time.

No Airflow from the Transcend 365 miniCPAP

Contact Somnetics Customer Service for troubleshooting this critical functional issue.

Water Leaking from Reservoir

Check reservoir seal and for damage. Contact customer service for replacement if needed.

Water Leaking from the Weld of the Reservoir

Leak from reservoir top/bottom seam. No troubleshooting, return for evaluation and replacement.

Fault 3 (Transcend 3/2)

Pressure sensor measured pressure above operating ranges. Check air pathway and sensor connections.

Fault 4 (Transcend 3/2)

Pressure sensor measured 0 during therapy. Suspect leaks in the air pathway or faulty sensor.

Fault 7 (Transcend 3/2)

Pressure sensor ambient reading out of range. Consider temperature changes or air leaks.

Fault 9 (Transcend 3/2)

Bad firmware checksum, likely due to electrostatic discharge causing corruption.

Fault 11 (Transcend 3/2)

Stalled Blower. Causes include moisture in the CPAP or faulty blower motor connections.

Fault 12 (Transcend 3/2)

Stalled Blower and Low Power Detected. Ensure adequate power supply for the blower.

Flashing Green LED

Indicates filter needs cleaning or replacement. Reset LED after maintenance.

No LED Lights (Unit Inoperable)

Unit is inoperable. Check power source, keypad, or power supply. Contact support.

PAP Shutting Down

Likely caused by excessive leak and mask seal. Check mask fitting and hose connections.

PAP Blows Excessively (and Shuts Down)

Often due to UHA connection issues or dislodged mask. Check leak rate and mask seating.

P8 Battery

Troubleshooting for non-functioning LED light, battery usage, and battery life optimization.

Download and Saving Compliance Reports – Somnetics Sleep Apnea Software (T2)

Steps to connect device, open software, and generate/save compliance reports.

Download and Saving Compliance Reports – Transcend miniCPAP Software (T3 and T365)

Procedure for downloading and saving compliance data using specific software.

Device Not Recognized

Troubleshooting steps for when the CPAP device is not detected by the computer software.

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