Welch Allyn Atlas Service Manual page 40

Section 3 -Troubleshooting
Complaint
BP
BP measurements inaccurate
BP not working
Auto not working
Cuff pressure too high
Cuff Pressure too low
Cannot take reading in time
Cannot achieve target pressure
Hold pressure too long
Dumps pressure while inflating
TEMP
Readings inaccurate
Cannot read -wrong language
Nurse Call
Does not work
Intermittent signal
Brief signals
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3.2 Chief Complaint, Cause and Corrective Action
Cause
Incorrect cuff size
Incorrect cuff placement
Possible patient physiology problem
Calibration needed
Pressure leak
Incorrect cuff size
Incorrect cuff placement
Patient movement
Possible patient physiology problem
Calibration needed
Pressure leak
Calibration needed
Initial pressure set too low for patient
physiology
Software problem
Valve problem
Software problem
Valve problem
Hardware sensor problem
Incorrect probe placement
Possible patient physiology problem
Poor physical contact with patient
Excess aiflow, sunlight on probe
Failed probe
Language set wrong
Relay failure
Cable
Cable connection
Battery tone errors
Battery warnings will signal Nurse
Call for only a second , every minute
or two
Corrective Action
Try different cuff - refer to Operator Manual for
sizing information and proper cuff placement.
Calibrate
BP1
BP1
BP1, Button 1
BP1, Calibrate
BP1, Calibrate
Try different cuff - refer to Operator Manual for
sizing information and proper cuff placement.
Calibrate
BP1
Calibrate
BP1
BP1
Reload Software
Replace main board
BP1
Reload Software
Replace main board
See Probe insert material
Use gel, adhesive tape to improve contact
Protect probe from light, airflow
Temp 1
Top entry is always language. Step through
choices with <SET> button while top item is
hightlighted
Connect Ohmmeter across pins 1 and 8.
Expect infinity. Force an alarm state and
expect 0 Ohms.
Connect AC
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