F Series Fetal & Maternal Monitor User Manual
4.11 Testing Alarms
To test the functions of visible and audible alarms, do the following:
1 Switch on the monitor.
2 Enable the alarm.
3 Set the alarm limits to a small range.
4 Stimulate a signal that is higher than the upper limit or lower than the lower limit. Or
disconnect one of the plugs.
5 Verify if the visible and audible alarms are working properly.
4.12 Patient Alarm Defaults
Alarm Setting
High Level
ASYSTOLE
Asystole Alarm Delay
Asystole Alarm Level
Medium Level
FHR1/FHR2 Alarm
FHR1/FHR2 Low Alarm Limit
FHR1/FHR2 High Alarm Limit
FHR1/FHR2 Alarm Delay
FHR1/FHR2 Alarm Level
HR Alarm
HR Low Alarm Limit
HR High Alarm Limit
HR Alarm Delay
HR Alarm Level
SpO
Alarm
2
SpO
Low Alarm Limit
2
SpO
High Alarm Limit
2
Options
On (not adjustable)
0 second (not adjustable)
High (not adjustable)
On, Off
60 bpm ~ 205 bpm, in increments of 5
65 bpm ~ 210 bpm, in increments of 5
0 ~ 30
second(s), in increments of 5
Medium, not adjustable
On, Off
30 bpm ~ 239 bpm, in increments of 1
31 bpm ~ 240 bpm, in increments of 1
0 second, not adjustable
Medium, not adjustable
On, Off
50% ~ 99%, in increments of 1
51% ~ 100%, in increments of 1
- 38 -
Alarms
Default
On
0 second
High
On
110 bpm
160 bpm
10 seconds
Medium
On
50 bpm
120 bpm
0 second
Medium
On
90%
100%