Troubleshooting And Error Codes; Error Codes - Welch Allyn ABPM 6100 Hardware Manual

8. Troubleshooting and Error Codes

8.1

Error Codes

The ABPM 6100 monitor displays error codes whenever an error situation is encountered.
Error codes will display on the unit's LCD. Error codes that apply to a specific reading will
also display in the ABP Workstation Software when the data is read from the unit. The
following table explains error codes generated by the ABPM 6100 monitor along with
possible solutions for each error code.
Error Code
1
2
3
4
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
97
98
99
The codes mentioned above, are the codes as shown on the device display. Please refer to
the CPWS ABP Software manual for the codes as used by the software.
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ABPM 6100 Hardware Manual
Description
Weak or no oscillometric
signal
Artifact/Erratic Oscillometric
Signal
Exceeded retry count (4
inflate attempts)
Exceeded measurement
time limit (120 seconds)
Reading aborted (blocked
valves or pneumatics)
Reading aborted (manual
abort)
Reading aborted (inflate
time-out or air leak)
Reading aborted (safety
time-out)
Reading aborted (cuff
overpressure)
Service Required (power
supply out-of-range or other
hardware problem)
Service Required (safety
override fitted or autozero
out-of-range)
Service Required
Transducer out-of-range
Service Required (A/D out-
of-range)
Service Required (EEPROM
calibration data CRC failure)
Solution
Check cuff position and cuff
tightness
Instruct patient to remain still
during reading. Try reading
again.
Instruct patient to remain still
during reading. Try reading
again.
Check air hose connections
and make certain cuff is tight
enough.
Check air hose connections
and make certain air tubing
is not crimped.
Push Start/Stop button to
restart reading
Check air hose and cuff
Push Start/Stop button to
restart reading. If problem
persists, return for
servicing.*
Check air hose for blockage
or kinking
Replace batteries. If problem
persists, return for
servicing.*
Push Start/Stop button to
retry reading. If problem
persists, return for
servicing.*
Return for servicing*
Return for servicing*
Unit needs to be
recalibrated. Return for
servicing.*
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