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Problem
Erratic
FHR/MHR/UA
reading.
FHR/MHR or UA values
are not displayed on the
corometrics monitor when
transducers are plugged
into transmitter.
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Troubleshooting
Probable Cause
•
Transducer
not
positioned
on
abdomen.
•
Transducer
not
connected to transmitter.
•
In case of erratic UA reading,
check
if
TOCO/IUP
on the receiver matches the
UA transducer connected to
transmitter.
•
Receiver
interconnection
cable(s) not properly attached.
•
Receiver
interconnection
cable(s) defective.
•
Wrong interconnection cable(s)
in use.
•
Radio frequency interference.
•
Another transmitter with the
same frequency is in use within
the same facility.
•
Exceeding transmission range. •
•
Shielding effect of hospital
structure.
•
Transmitter front-end circuitry
not working.
•
Faulty transducer.
•
Transmitter and/or receiver off. •
•
Receiver
interconnection
cable(s) not properly attached.
•
Receiver
interconnection
cable(s) defective.
•
Wrong interconnection cable(s)
in use.
•
Faulty transducer.
Solution
properly
•
Reposition transducer.
mother's
properly
•
Ensure the transducer is securely
attached to the transmitter.
•
Ensure TOCO/IUP switch on the receiver
switch
matches the UA transducer connected
to transmitter.
•
Ensure interconnection cable(s) is firmly
attached to both monitor and receiver.
•
Replace interconnection cable(s).
•
Verify interconnection method.
•
Instruct patient to stay within signal
range and designated areas where
reception is clear.
•
Discontinue
transmitters. NOTE: Mini Telemetry can
be re-programmed to an alternative
frequency.
Install optional ceiling antenna system.
•
If problem persists, contact your
Information
Representative.
•
Contact your Information technologies
service representative.
Ensure all three devices are turned on.
•
Ensure interconnection cable(s) firmly
attached to both monitor and receiver.
•
Replace interconnection cable(s).
•
Verify interconnection method.
•
Contact your Information Technologies
Service Representative.
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