Troubleshooting
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listed below.
u.S. and canada Service center
Telephone: 800.419.1007 or 320.587.1926
Fax: 320.587.1555
Troubleshooting Guide
Symptoms
The InSpectra™ StO
Tissue
2
Oxygenation Monitor does not
power on
No data on monitor LCD
screen
No InSpectra StO
2
Measurement:
double dashes displayed (- -)
High/Low InSpectra StO
2
Alarms
30
Troubleshooting
European Service center
Telephone: +31 26 365 33 70
Fax: +31 26 365 33 72
action
Battery may be discharged.
1. Ensure the monitor is connected to AC power and the ON/OFF button is in the
ON position.
1. Check the connection between the sensor and the optical cable.
2. If the collar between the sensor and the optical cable is not seated correctly, the
monitor will not receive a signal.
3. Connect the optical cable to the System Check to verify the monitor is working.
(See InSpectra
StO
System Check section, page 28.)
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Sensor may not be placed properly over tissue that has adequate
hemoglobin content.
1. Adjust placement of sensor and attempt to maximize THI value.
Excessive residue under sensor.
1. Clean patient skin where sensor will be attached.
Excessive ambient light may be entering the sensor.
1. Ensure the sensor shield is fully adhered to the patient.
2. Reduce the level of ambient light near the sensor or cover the sensor with
additional light absorbing material such as a dark towel.
Insufficient optical signal. The optical cable and/or sensor may be damaged.
1. Connect the optical cable to the System Check to verify the monitor is working.
(See InSpectra StO
System Check section, page 28.)
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2. Replace the sensor.
3. If error condition persists, contact the Service Center.
System error.
1. Turn the system off and then on.
2. If the error condition persists, contact the Service Center.
Either the high or low InSpectra StO
1. User can mute Alarm for up to two minutes by pressing the Alarm Mute button.
2. Change Alarm limit settings. (See InSpectra StO
Alarm has activated.
2
Alarm Menu section, page 15.)
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