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ECG AND SP O
2
TELEMETRY TRANSMITTER (96281) OPERATIONS MANUAL 3-20
SpO
2
Troubleshooting Guide
Clinical Situation Possible Cause Solution
No SpO
2
parameter key
in Channel Format
menu
•SpO
2
is not enabled at the
90478 receiver.
Enable multiparameter
telemetry in the Module
Configuration Manager or
enable the SpO
2
display in the
Channel Format menu.
SpO
2
value shows
as ???
Sensor is not connected to the
patient.
Reattach the sensor.
There is excessive patient
motion.
Request patient to remain still
while reading is in progress.
Module is in the initialization
phase (the first 15 seconds
after sensor application).
Wait until the initialization is
complete.
Adapter cable is improperly
connected to the telemetry
transmitter.
Correctly connect the adapter
cable.
Sensor is not connected to the
adapter cable.
Correctly connect the sensor.
Telemetry low battery indicator
is constantly illuminated.
Contact your biomed or a
qualified field service engineer.
Low signal strength
-OR-
Insufficient Signal
Sensor placement is not
optimum.
Move the sensor to a site which
has better perfusion.
Align the LED with the sensor
photo detector.
Sensor is placed below the
blood pressure cuff.
Move the sensor to an
alternate limb.
Intermittent or
complete failure to
operate
Receiver or transmitter error. Contact your biomed or a
qualified field service engineer.
D R A F T
22 June 2012