Testing The Patient Lead Wires; Equipment Problems: Ecg Data Noise - GE MAC 1600 Service Manual

Troubleshooting

Testing the Patient Lead Wires

Use the following procedure to test the patient leadwires:
1. Open the Diagnostic Tests window as described in
Diagnostics Function" on page
2. Connect a patient cable with lead wires to the device's patient cable connector.
3. Connect all leads to a patient simulator or shorting bar.
4. Select Patient Lead Wire Check.
The following window opens:
5. Press Enter to select Start Test.
The test results are displayed for each lead wire.
• If the following message is displayed, the lead wire passed the test:
• If the following message is displayed, the lead wire failed the test:
6. when the test is done, press Esc or F6 (Cancel).
7. Replace every lead wire that failed the test.
8. Repeat the test.
If the lead wire still fails the test, replace the acquisition board as described in
"Replacing the Acquisition Board Assembly" on page

Equipment Problems: ECG Data Noise

If the acquired ECG data displays unacceptable noise levels:
• Be sure the problem is not caused by poor skin preparation, placement, or condition
of the electrodes when troubleshooting noise or signal quality.
• Careful skin preparation is the key to an interference-free ECG.
• Signal quality is indicated using Hookup Advisor.
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