Operator's Manual

Table Of Contents
Alarms and Messages
BIS™ Advance Monitor
Alarm Message Possible Causes Corrective Actions
Alarm
Priority
SENSOR
GROUND FAULT
Problem is
detected relating
to sensor ground
element. A
continuous
ground fault has
occurred for
longer than 8
seconds.
1. Disconnect and examine
sensor connection. Clean
any contamination present.
2. Replace sensor if
necessary.
3. Replace PIC.
4. Replace BISx.
HIGH
MONITOR
TEMPERATURE
LIMIT EXCEEDED
If the problem
persists, consider
replacing
monitor
Monitor
temperature limit
has been
exceeded.
If the problem persists, the
monitor may need to be
replaced. Contact technical
support.
MEDIUM
BATTERY IS
CRITICALLY LOW
Monitor may
shut down at any
time
There are only a
few minutes of
battery usage time
left. Monitor may
shut down at any
time.
Restore AC power to avoid
automatic shutdown and
continue working.
MEDIUM
SR ALARM
SR above defined
threshold
SR value is above
the defined
threshold.
Check patient status. LOW
SEF ALARM
SEF above
defined range
SEF value is above
the defined range.
Check patient status. LOW
SEF ALARM
SEF below
defined range
SEF value is below
the defined range.
Check patient status. LOW