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11
Trouble Shooting
11.1 Possible problems
Error
Possible causes and indicators
• No mains supply; mains indica-
tor on the device is off.
• Battery empty/defective
Unit does not switch
on, blank screen
• Incorrect settings for patient
QRS traces overlap
• Poor electrode contact
• High resistance between skin
and electrodes
• Patient not relaxed
• Incorrect settings
"Noisy" traces
• Electromagnetic interferences
• No paper
• Paper incorrectly loaded
No printout obtained
after an auto mode
recording.
• Incorrect settings
• Old paper inserted
Printout fades, is not
clear, or the printout
is 'patchy'
• Dirty print head
• Print-head out of adjustment
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11 Trouble Shooting
11.1
Possible problems
Error localisation and troubleshooting
Check the mains cable and connection
If the mains indicator is lit, it indicates that power is reaching the
Check / change the battery. If the battery is faulty, it is possible that
If the screen is still not lit, it indicates a software error, monitor or
Change the sensitivity setting.
Check the electrode contact and re-apply the electrodes.
If the problem persists, call your local SCHILLER representative.
Note: Some patients have very high amplitudes and even on the
Check the electrode resistance (all leads need to be shown in
Re-apply the electrodes.
Ensure that the patient is relaxed and warm.
Check all filter settings (Menu key > Filter & formulas).
Activate the myogram filter and change the cut-off frequency.
Ensure mains filter is correct for mains supply.
If the problem persists, call your local SCHILLER representative.
Specific devices labelled with the symbol
Ensure that paper is loaded.
Reload paper.
Ensure that the paper has been inserted correctly with the black
Check that the printout is activated for at least one setting, and that
If the problem persists, call your local SCHILLER representative.
Ensure that new SCHILLER paper is inserted.
Note that the CARDIOVIT AT-1 G2 thermal paper is heat- and light-
Over a period of time, the printing ink from the grid on the paper can
If the problem persists, call your local SCHILLER representative.
unit and the internal power supply should be OK. Press and hold
the On/Off key for 10 seconds. Wait a few seconds and switch the
device on again.
the unit cannot be switched on even if the mains supply is
connected.
internal power supply problem. Call your local SCHILLER
representative.
lowest sensitivity settings, the QRS traces can overlap.
green)
with the ECG signal. Switch such devices off and/or generally
maintain a sufficient distance to other electric/electronic devices
(see chapter
11.2).
mark at the top.
Print after acquisition is activated (see page
sensitive. If it is not stored in its original seal, stored in high temper-
atures or is simply old, print quality can deteriorate.
form a film on the thermal print head. Clean the thermal print head.
CARDIOVIT AT-1 G2
may interfere
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