Troubleshooting And Maintenance; Problems With The Monitor - Philips SureSigns VS1 Manuel D'utilisation

This chapter provides troubleshooting and maintenance information. If the unit does not operate properly,
check the guidelines in this chapter before contacting the Philips Response Center or your local Philips
representative.
Warning Should the monitor fail for any reason, follow these procedures immediately:
1. Check the patient's condition.
2. Read this Troubleshooting section to search for the problem and possible solutions.
3. If the problem remains unsolved:
a. Remove the cuff and probe from the patient.
b. Turn the power off and, if plugged into an AC source, unplug it.
c. Indicate with a sign that the unit is Out of Order.
d. Contact the appropriate personnel for service.

Problems with the Monitor

Cannot turn on power to the monitor. Display is blank.
Cause
Cord is unplugged, loose, or
damaged
Battery is discharged
Internal AC fuse is bad
Battery fuse is bad
Cannot turn on power to the monitor. Display comes on and power cycles
Cause
Battery is defective
The unit overheats
Cause
Note: The unit will normally get warm as it charges a fully depleted battery. It will normally start to cool down
after 2 hours of charging.
Airflow to the monitor is
impeded

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Solution
Check the power input cord connections. When this problem occurs, the Charging
LED will not be lit.
Plug the monitor into a hospital-grade AC power outlet and recharge the battery for
at least 10 minutes. Then turn on again.
The AC/DC converter has auto-resetting fuses that can be reset by removing AC
power for 30 seconds.
If the unit operates on AC power, but will not function on battery power, the 5A
fuse on the battery may be blown. Remove battery from bottom of unit and check
fuse.
Solution
Allow battery to charge for a period of 10 minutes. Then turn on again. Verify that
the battery voltage is above 6.0 V as the power cycles.
Solution
Move the monitor or remove objects that are too close to it.
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