ZOLL E Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev G NIBP - Manual (Page 15)

Troubleshooting
9650-1214-01 Rev. G 15
Troubleshooting
The following table lists the error messages and problems associated with the NIBP option and the associated
corrective action(s). Read this section carefully. For further assistance, call ZOLL Technical Service at 1-800-348-9011.
International customers should call the nearest authorized ZOLL Medical Corporation business partner.
Message/Symptom Problem User Action
CALIBRATE NIBP NIBP calibration is incomplete or failed Recalibrate NIBP. (See E Series Service
Manual for details).
NIBP COMM ERROR There is a communication problem with the
NIBP module. Cycle power and retry.
If problem persists, return for service.
NIBP FAULT No communication from the NIBP module.
NIBP module failed self-test.
Cycle power, and retry.
If the problem persists, return for ser-
vice.
NIBP MEAS
ABORTED Cuff inflation pressure is set too high for
attached cuff.
Inflation is too fast.
E Series is unable to find systolic value for
180 seconds.
Defibrillator is charged or charging. User initi-
ated abort.
Verify that you are using proper size
cuff.
Check for cuff and hose blockages.
Confirm that the unit was not charging.
If the problem persists, return for ser-
vice.
NIBP NOT READY The defibrillator is charged or charging in
progress.
NIBP module is performing power-up
self-test.
Wait until the unit discharges before tak-
ing the next measurement.
Wait for more than 10 seconds after
power-up before taking blood pressure
measurements.
NIBP OUT OF RANGE The data from the NIBP module is out of
range. Measure patient’s blood pressure with
other equipment.
Check cuff fit and positioning.
Switch cuff to other arm.
If problem persists, return for service.
REPEAT NIBP MEAS The unit exceeded the maximum number of
inflation attempts.
The unit exceeded the 180-second measure-
ment time limit.
Check cuff and hose.
Repeat NIBP measurement.
REPEAT NIBP MEAS
alternating with
CHECK CUFF/HOSE
Blood pressure cuff or hose is not installed
correctly.
Cuff or hose is faulty.
Hose kinked or disconnected.
Inflation rate too fast or too slow.
Check cuff connection to hose.
Check hose connection to unit.
Check for kinked hose or air leaks in the
hose.
If problem persists, replace cuff then
hose.
REPEAT NIBP MEAS
alternating with
NIBP ARTIFACT
The unit is unable to detect systolic, diastolic
or mean blood pressure due to excessive
motion or vibration. Take a single blood pressure measure-
ment.
Keep patient as still as possible.
Insulate patient, cuff and hose from
vibrations as much as possible.