Philips TeleMon B M2636B Service Manual page 39

Table 5-1. TeleMon Information Messages
Information Message
SPO2 NOISY SIGNAL
SPO2 NON PULSATILE
SPO2 TRANS MALF
Xmtr BATTERY DEAD
Xmtr BATTERY WEAK
Overrides
Note—
CHARGE MON BAT
message at central, but
both messages will be
displayed at TeleMon.
XMTR MALF
Problem
Excessive patient movement or
electrical or optical interference is
causing irregular pulse patterns
Pulse too weak or not detectable
May also be generated by a
defective transmitter.
NPB measurement being made on
the same extremity as %SpO
The %SpO transducer is
2
malfunctioning.
%SpO connector on the
2
transducer or transmitter is dirty
or corroded.
If it communicates, transmitter
was docked with a dead 9-volt
battery.
Transmitter EPROM may be
damaged; ECG monitoring may
stop.
Transmitter was docked with a
weak 9-volt battery.
Transmitter malfunctioning
Corrective Action
Locate sensor at site with less
movement.
Reduce sources of electrical or
optical interference.
If the above corrective actions
are ineffective, consult the
Telemetry System Service
Training and Reference Guide.
Relocate sensor to site with
improved circulation.
Warm area to improve
circulation.
Try another sensor type.
2
If the above corrective actions
are ineffective, use a different
transmitter.
Replace the transducer or
adapter cable.
Change the transmitter.
Undock transmitter and replace
transmitter battery.
Undock transmitter and replace
transmitter battery.
Replace transmitter.
Troubleshooting, Service and Repair
Troubleshooting
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