Operator's Manual

General Problems Troubleshooting
15 - 2 TM80/TM70 Telemetry Monitor Operator’s Manual
15.1 General Problems
The following table lists the problems that are likely to occur. If the problem persists after
corrective actions have been taken, contact your service personnel.
15.2 Physiological Alarm Messages at the TM80/TM70
The following table lists the major physiological alarm messages displayed in the mes-
sage area of the TM80/TM70.
Symptom Possible cause Solution
ECG Signal Saturated The TM80/TM70 detected ECG sig-
nal saturation or overload.
Check the ECG leadwires.
Check if the electrodes are in good contact
with the skin.
Measurement Alarm message Alarm level Possible cause Solution
ECG HR Too High Medium* HR value has risen above
the high alarm limit or
fallen below the low
alarm limit.
Check the patient’s con-
dition and make sure
that the patient cate-
gory and alarm limit set-
tings are correct.
HR Too Low
* The asterisk (*) means the alarm level is configurable.