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Pulse Rate High Limit
The button labeled with the
for the pulse rate high alarm are provided in the preceeding table.
• Press the
button to the left of the number to decrease value.
• Press the
button to the right of the number to increase value.
Pulse Rate Low Limit
The button labeled with the
for the pulse rate low alarm are provided in the preceeding table.
• Press the
button to the left of the number to decrease value.
• Press the
button to the right of the number to increase value.
Pulse Volume
The 8600 may be set such that it will emit a short tone for each pulse detected. Turn the pulse volume control,
marked with the
the SpO
level changes. The pitch is lower in frequency with lower SpO
2
tone is heard if the unit loses track of the pulse signal.
Alarm Volume
Adjust the alarm volume intensity by rotating the thumbwheel volume control on the front of the 8600 marked
with the
symbol. The OFF position is only effective when option switch 1 is in the up position. The
option switches are located on the rear of the 8600.
NOTE:
Nonin does not recommend disabling the audible alarm when monitoring in critical
situations.
To generate an alarm for test purposes, momentarily disconnect the patient cable assembly from the monitor.
Press the latches and pull the connector out. This will generate a sensor alarm. The
illuminate. The audible alarm will sound provided the alarm volume control is not disabled, and option switch
1 is not in the up position, and the two minute audible disable period is not active.
♥
next to the
display sets the high pulse rate alarm limit. The available values
♥
next to the
display sets the low pulse rate alarm limit. The available values
symbol, until an audible pulse is heard with each beat. The tone will change pitch as
levels. A noticeably higher pitched
2
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indicator will
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