Nonin 8600V Operator's Manual page 22

SELF
TEST
Indicator
The self test function is active whenever the unit is powered on. If a self test fault is found, the
illuminates and the audible alarm sounds continuously. This condition can only be cleared by turning the 8600V to
STBY ( ) and then back ON (). This alarm cannot be shut off with the alarm volume control or by pressing the
AUDIO
button.
NOTE: If this condition cannot be cleared, do not use the pulse oximeter. Contact NONIN
Customer Support at (800) 356-8874 or (763) 553-9968.
(Low Battery) Indicator
CAUTION! Inaccurate SpO
battery condition.
The indicator will illuminate in red if the battery voltage becomes low and the battery needs to be recharged. Fully
charged batteries will typically power the 8600V for 30 hours. Charging depleted batteries will require 15 hours to fully
recharge, but the pulse oximeter may be used if only partially recharged as long as the
NOTE: Setting the month to "00" disables the clock function and helps conserve battery life.
(Battery Charging) Indicator
When the indicator is illuminated in green, the 8600V is connected to AC power and the battery is charging. To
recharge a fully depleted battery, the 8600V must be connected to AC power for 15 hours.
If the indicator is not illuminated, the 8600V is operating from the battery (AC power is not connected).
Flashing Displays
♥ Display
If the animal's pulse rate is equal to or goes beyond the set limits, the ♥ display flashes at once per second until alarm
condition concludes.
SpO Display
2
If the animal's SpO is equal to or goes beyond the set limits, the SpO
2
condition concludes.
♥ and SpO
Display
2
and ♥ displays flash at once per second, both the pulse rate and SpO
If both the SpO
2
the set limits.
and/or pulse rate measurement may result if the 8600V is operated in a low
2
display flashes at once per second until alarm
2
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SELF
indicator
TEST
indicator is not illuminated.
values are equal to or go beyond
2