Problem Chart - GE Medical Systems Corometrics 340 Service Manual

Problem Chart

Problem
Receiver indicator does not light
Power
when the receiver is turned on.
indicator flashes with
Signal
transmitter turned on.
indicator flashes
Signal
intermittently as patient
ambulates.
and
Signal Low Battery
indicators light with transmitter
turned off.
indicator flashes
Low Battery
with transducers plugged into
transmitter.
indicator lights
Low Battery
continuously with no
transducers plugged into
transmitter.
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Troubleshooting: Problem Chart
Table 7-1. Troubleshooting
Probable Cause
n
Receiver not connected to AC
receptacle.
n
Defective AC power cord.
n
Defective AC outlet.
n
Transmitter batteries completely
discharged.
n
Mismatched transmitter and receiver
channels.
n
Patient outside signal transmission
range.
n
Metal in walls, doors, or other
structures between transmitter and
receiver.
n
External source of radio frequency
interference is present.
n
Another transmitter with the same
frequency is in use within the same
facility.
n
Service required.
Transmitter batteries have less than 10
minutes of energy left.
Transmitter batteries are depleted.
Model 340 Telemetry System
2006920-001
Solution
n
Connect to AC receptacle.
n
Replace AC power cord.
n
Use a different AC outlet.
n
Replace batteries. Dispose of used
batteries according to the
manufacturer's directions.
n
Ensure transmitter and receiver are
labeled with identical channel
numbers.
n
Instruct patient to stay within signal
range and designated areas where
reception is clear.
n
Install optional ceiling antenna system.
n
Contact your Information Technologies
Service Representative.
n
Contact your Information Technologies
Service Representative.
n
Discontinue use of one of the
transmitters. NOTE: Model 340 Plus
and Model 340M Telemetry Systems
can be factory re-programmed to an
alternative channel number.
n
Contact your Information Technologies
Service Representative.
Replace the batteries. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Replace the batteries. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
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