Equipment Problems; Ecg Data Noise - GE MAC 3500 Service Manual

Equipment Problems

ECG Data Noise

Revision L
Troubleshooting: Equipment Problems
If the acquired ECG data displays unacceptable noise levels:
When troubleshooting noise or signal quality, be sure the problem is not being
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caused by poor skin preparation, or placement and condition of electrodes.
Careful skin preparation is the key to an interference-free ECG. Signal quality is
indicated using Hookup advisor. Click here to learn more about Hook-up
Advisor. Hookup Advisor can be turned on or off in the ECG menu.
Select System Setup  ECG  ECG Acquisition.
Check for defective or date expired electrodes.
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Check for defective, broken, or disconnected leadwires.
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Run the Acquisition Module Tests in the Diagnostic menu and make sure all
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lead wires pass the noise test.
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