Performance Tests; Power-On Defaults And Alarm Ranges - Nellcor OXIMAX N-600X Series Service Manual

Performance Tests

Note:
This section uses Nellcor factory defaults. If the institution or caregiver using the oximeter
customized the defaults, the OxiMax N-600x pulse oximeter displays those customized
values. See the RESET option of the PARAM (Parameters) Softkey Menu, page 132 to restore
Nellcor factory defaults.

Power-On Defaults and Alarm Ranges

Power-On Defaults
Power-up performance tests verify both power-on self-test (POST) and power-on
defaults and alarm range limits. For a description of the power-on self-test, see
Power-On Self-Test (POST), page 57.
Note:
Power-on defaults are factory settings or defaults set by the institution.
Note:
The descriptions below are based on the default GCF view with SatSeconds and the
Saturation Pattern Detection (SPD) feature enabled. The steps for changing an alarm limit are
the same for all views.
Adult and Neonate Alarm Range Limits
To test the power-on and alarm range settings:
Note:
When observing or changing alarm limits, a time-out is in effect (approximately ten
seconds). If no action is taken within the time-out, the oximeter automatically returns to the
monitoring display.
Testing Upper and Lower %SpO2 and BPM Limits
1. Turn on the oximeter by pressing the ON/STANDBY button.
2. Press the LIMITS softkey.
3. Ensure the oximeter emits a single beep. A display of the alarm limits replaces the Pleth
display. The graphic below is for adult limits, not neonate limits. The selected Upper Alarm
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