Troubleshooting; Main Unit; Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Measurement (Nibp - Cardiac Science 5300 Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting

If the device is not functioning properly, check the following before contacting Cardiac
Science Technical Support.

Main unit

Symptom
Power cannot be turned ON
Main unit heats up

Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Measurement (NIBP)

Symptom
Pressure does not rise after
Cuff Start/Stop switch is
pressed.
Measurement failure
Abnormal measurement
readings
Cardiac Science 5300/5350 Vital Signs Monitor
Cause
The AC adapter cable is
disconnected or loose.
Check to see if item(s) have
been placed on or very near
the device. The main unit may
be malfunctioning if it is so hot
it is unbearable to touch.
Cause
Cuff hose connection is loose.
Cuff air is leaking. Hose is
kinked if pressure is displayed.
First, give patient a physical examination. Next, read error
codes on display screen and check selections using the
code table on page A-2 in this manual.
The following are possible causes. Re-measure while physically
examining patient.
Body moved (shivering due to cold, etc.).
•
Arrhythmia occurred.
•
• Noise in cuff. (Nearby person touched patient or heart
massage was being performed.)
Troubleshooting
Action
Check the AC adapter cable
connections.
Provide ventilation around the
device.
Action
Check air hose connection.
Replace cuff. Check for kinks
and remove them.
Error
70-00582-01 A A-27