272 EN MEDUCORE Standard
2
WM 68401 04/2021
11 Alarms and faults
* In the operator menu, the device can be preset so that the VF/VT
alarm can be deactivated and activated by the user. It is also
possible in the operator menu to preset whether the device is to
start with the VF/VT alarm activated or deactivated.
11.2.2 Medium-priority alarm (yellow)
VF/VT*
Ventricular fibrillation or
ventricular tachycardia detected
Act in accordance with currently
applicable guidelines.
Switch to AED mode or manual
mode and carry out defibrillation,
if medically indicated (see 6.5, p.
122).
Alarm Cause Remedy
Alarm Cause Remedy
Battery weak Low battery status
• Change battery (see 4.4.4, p.
88).
• Connect the device to line
power (see 4.3, p. 83).
Check defibrillation
electrodes
(Monitor mode)
Defibrillation electrodes no longer
attached/not attached correctly to
the patient
Attach defibrillation electrodes to
the patient correctly (see 6.5.1, p.
122).
Check seating of ECG
electrodes
ECG electrodes not attached/not
attached correctly to the patient
Attach ECG electrodes to the
patient correctly (see 6.10.1, p.
164).
ECG cable not connected correctly
to the ECG electrodes
Connect ECG cable to ECG
electrodes correctly (see 6.10.1, p.
164).
Close paper compartment
Paper compartment cover of the
printer open
Close the paper compartment
cover.
Connection failed
(Alarm deactivated after 60 s)
Device outside the range of the
network selected in the operator
menu
Bring the device within range of
the selected network. If necessary:
Select a different network in the
operator menu (see 12.3, p. 292).
Device unable to connect to the
network selected in the operator
menu
Check login data (see 12.3, p.
292).
Check the signal strength of the
selected network. If necessary:
Select a different network in the
operator menu (see 12.3, p. 292).