User's Manual

Revision B Model 340 Telemetry System 7-3
2003720-001
Troubleshooting: Problem Chart
Erratic FHR/UA recording.
n Transducer not properly placed.
n Transducer not properly connected to
transmitter.
n Receiver interconnection cable(s) not
properly attached.
n Receiver interconnection cable(s)
defective.
n Wrong interconnection cable(s) in use.
n Radio frequency interference.
n Exceeding transmission range.
n Shielding effect of hospital structure.
n Reposition transducer.
n Ensure the transducer is securely
attached to the transmitter.
n Ensure interconnection cable(s) firmly
attached to both monitor and receiver.
n Replace interconnection cable(s).
n Verify interconnection method.
n Instruct patient to stay within signal
range and designated areas where
reception is clear.
n Install optional ceiling antenna system.
n Contact your Information Technologies
Service Representative.
Monitor FHR and UA displays do not light
when transducers are plugged into
transmitter.
n Monitor, transmitter, and/or receiver
off.
n Receiver interconnection cable(s) not
properly attached.
n Receiver interconnection cable(s)
defective.
n Wrong interconnection cable(s) in use.
n Ensure all three devices are turned on.
n Ensure interconnection cable(s) firmly
attached to both monitor and receiver.
n Replace interconnection cable(s).
n Verify interconnection method.
Transmitter “chirps” every 4–5 seconds.
Transmitter batteries have less than 10
minutes of energy left.
Replace the batteries. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Table 7-1. Troubleshooting (Continued)
Problem Probable Cause Solution