Product Manual

2-6 CARESCAPE V100 Vital Signs Monitor 2036991-001C
Getting Started: Procedure for Testing Alarms
WARNINGS
If any of the seven-segment indicator lights fail to illuminate
during the display test, the accuracy of vital sign values could
be misread. Contact GE Medical Systems Information
Technologies Technical Support.
If the monitor fails to sound the start-up tones, do not use the
monitor. This indicates problems with the audible alarm circuit.
Contact GE Medical Systems Information Technologies
Technical Support.
To turn the monitor off, push the power On/Off button again. This will terminate
any measurements that may be in progress and automatically deflate the cuff.
Automatic Shutdown
The V100 has an automatic shutdown feature in order to conserve battery life.
When in Clinical Mode
In clinical mode, the monitor automatically shuts down after an inactive period
of 15 minutes.
Certain conditions or actions that can delay or disable auto shutdown are:
 The monitor is operating on external DC power.
 The SpO
2
parameter is monitoring vitals.
 The NIBP mode of operation is auto or Stat mode.
 An NIBP determination is in progress.
 Any alarm other than BATTERY LOW or E13 BATTERY LOW is active.
 Any remote command/request is received via the host communications
protocol.
 A temperature determination is in progress.
 A button is pressed.
 The monitor is in configuration or advanced configuration mode.
In configuration and advanced configuration modes, pressing any button will
delay auto shutdown. The monitor automatically shuts down after an inactive
period of 15 minutes even if powered by external DC power.
Procedure for Testing Alarms
1. With the monitor on and the NIBP hose NOT connected to the front of the
monitor, press the Inflate/Stop button.
2. Verify that after approximately 15 seconds the alarm sounds and the
monitor generates an E8 alarm.
3. To clear the alarm, press the Silence button.