User's Manual

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Patient Data Logger Troubleshooting Guide
Clinical Situation Possible Causes Solution
Data is displayed with
improper spacing or double
spacing
■ The PDL interface sends a
carriage return/line feed
sequence at each end-of-line.
The external device may not be
set up properly.
■ Set the external device for “0” line
feed.
No data is displayed or
printed on the external
device
■ There is a power problem or the
cables are faulty. The device may
not be set up properly.
■ Check the power and cables. Ensure
that the device is in the online mode
and that RS-232 port requirements
are satisfied.
■ Check for RS-232 compatibility at the
monitor and at the external device.
■ Check the monitor port assignments
and port connections.
Data is lost or garbled ■ The cable is faulty. ■ Check the cables.
■ The parity is set incorrectly. ■ Verify the baud rates and parity
settings.
■ Baud rate settings may be
inappropriate.