Message Possible cause Suggested action
Excessive patient movement. The NIBP reading was deemed not precise
Touch OK to dismiss.
Limit patient movement and
restart the NIBP measurement.
SpO2 and SpHb messages
Message Possible cause Suggested action
Alarm
SpO2 not functional. Call for
service.
The sensor is defective Replace the SpO2 sensor with a
known good sensor.
An internal error occurred Update the host software to the
current version.
Check the error logs for SpO2
errors. See the service tool help
files for details on specific errors
and suggested actions.
Check with Welch Allyn for
software updates.
Attach SpO2 sensor to monitor. The sensor was not detected Check the sensor connection.
Replace the sensor.
Replace the SpO2 sensor. The sensor is faulty Replace the sensor.
The sensor expired (applies only to SpO2 / SpHb
sensors)
Replace the sensor.
No sensor is connected Connect the sensor.
The patient cable is faulty Replace the cable.
The SpO2 module is faulty Verify module functionality by
replacing the sensor with the
applicable SpO2 tester. If the
message persists after you have
installed the SpO2 tester, replace
the module.
Searching for SpO2. (High-priority
alarm)
The SpO2 sensor is not attached to the patient’s
finger
Touch the alarm icon or the SpO2
frame to dismiss the alarm.
Set the SpO2 Alarm limits to Off.
Reattach the SpO2 sensor to the
patient's finger.
Low SpO2 signal quality. Check
sensor.
Poor sensor placement on the patient. Remove the sensor from the
patient and reapply.
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