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Section 3 -Troubleshooting
3.2 Chief Complaint, Cause and Corrective Action
BP
Complaint
Cause
Corrective Action
BP measurements inaccurate
BP not working
Auto not working
Cuff pressure too high
Cuff Pressure too low
Cannot take reading in time
Incorrect cuff size
Try different cuff - refer to Operator Manual for
Incorrect cuff placement
sizing information and proper cuff placement.
Possible patient physiology problem
Calibration needed
Calibrate
Pressure leak
BP1
BP1
BP1, Button 1
BP1, Calibrate
BP1, Calibrate
Incorrect cuff size
Try different cuff - refer to Operator Manual for
Incorrect cuff placement
sizing information and proper cuff placement.
Patient movement
Possible patient physiology problem
Calibration needed
Calibrate
Pressure leak
BP1
Cannot achieve target pressure
Calibration needed
Calibrate
Initial pressure set too low for patient
BP1
physiology
Hold pressure too long
Software problem
Valve problem
BP1
Reload Software
Replace main board
Dumps pressure while inflating
Software problem
BP1
Valve problem
Reload Software
Hardware sensor problem
Replace main board
TEMP
Readings inaccurate
Incorrect probe placement
See Probe insert material
Possible patient physiology problem
Poor physical contact with patient
Use gel, adhesive tape to improve contact
Excess aiflow, sunlight on probe
Protect probe from light, airflow
Failed probe
Temp 1
Cannot read -wrong language Language set wrong
Top entry is always language. Step through
choices with <SET> button while top item is
hightlighted
Nurse Call
Does not work
Intermittent signal
Brief signals
Relay failure
Connect Ohmmeter across pins 1 and 8.
Cable
Expect infinity. Force an alarm state and
Cable connection
expect 0 Ohms.
Battery tone errors
Connect AC
Battery warnings will signal Nurse
Call for only a second , every minute
or two
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WELCH ALLYN ATLAS MONITOR
Service Manual
6200-43E Rev. A