Chapter 5: Error Messages & Troubleshooting - Saadat BP4 User Manual

Chapter 5: Error Messages & Troubleshooting
This section lists the problems that might occur. If you encounter the problems when using the equipment or accessories,
check the table below before requesting for services. If the problem persists, contact your service personnel.
Error
Cuff is not completely wrapped or no cuff
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7 Air leak in cuff, tube or connector
AIR PRESSURE ERROR
Unstable pressure value (e.g. kinked
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Very weak patient signal due to a loosely
9 wrapped cuff or extremely weak pulse
RANGE EXCEEDED
Measuring pressure is more than upper
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limit (255mmHg) for adult
EXCESSIVE MOTION
Arm movement, noisy signal or irregular
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pulse (e.g. arrhythmia)
OVER PRESSURE
Measured pressure exceeds safe software
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limit, 290 mmHg for adult
PNEUMATIC LEAK
14 Leakage during leak test
SYSTEM FAILURE
Error occurs in pump, A/D sampling,
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pressure transducer or software.
Measurement time exceeds 3 minutes for
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Chapter 5: Error Messages & Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
LOOSE CUFF
attached.
AIR LEAK
hoses)
SIGNAL WEAK
from patient.
TIME OUT
adults
Check cuff for proper fit on patient.
Check that the cuff/hose connection is secure. Check cuff for
leaks. DO NOT use a known leaky cuff.
Repeat the measurement. If this error repeatedly occurs
during normal use, the device must be serviced.
Check the fitness of the cuff.
Repeat measurement.
Repeat measurement. If the error is displayed again, use
another method to measure the patient's blood pressure.
Limit patient activity; the arm must be still and/or relaxed.
Very rapid squeezing of the cuff can cause this error. Repeat
the measurement. If this error repeatedly occurs during
normal use, the device must be serviced.
Check cuff. If this error repeatedly occurs during normal use,
the device must be serviced.
Measure again. If the problem persists, call after-sale service.
An extremely long measurement can be due to a loose cuff,
high blood pressure, or device re-pumps. Try measurement
again. Try higher initial pressure. If error consistently
reappears try using another means to obtain patient's blood
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Solution
pressure.