Troubleshooting - Nonin Avant 9600 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Device will not activate. The device has no power.
Unable to obtain a
green pulse display on
the bar graph.
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Possible Cause
The battery pack is
connected incorrectly.
The battery pack is not
charged.
The battery pack will not
charge.
The patient pulse strength is
low.
Circulation is reduced due to
excess pressure on the
sensor (between the sensor
and a hard surface) after
inserting finger.
The sensor is applied
incorrectly.
Possible interference from
one of the following sources:
• arterial catheter
• blood pressure cuff
• electrosurgical
procedure
• infusion line
The red LED is not
illuminated in the finger
insertion area.
There is excessive ambient
light.
Possible Solution
Plug in the AC power supply.
Check the battery pack connector
orientation.
Plug in the device AC power supply to
charge the battery pack. New battery
packs must complete one charge/
discharge/recharge cycle before the
Battery LED displays the actual capacity.
Contact Nonin Technical Service for
repair or replacement.
Reposition the sensor or apply the
sensor to a different finger, and keep
the sensor motionless for at least
10 seconds; warm the sensor
application area.
Identify the source of the pressure.
Allow the hand to rest comfortably
without squeezing or pressing the
sensor on a hard surface.
Apply the sensor according to the
Instructions for Use provided with the
sensor.
Reduce or eliminate any interference.
Contact Nonin Technical Service.
Shield the sensor from the light
source.
Troubleshooting