Arjo Dopplex Fetal Assist: troubleshooting and error codes
The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 18 documented symptoms for the Arjo Dopplex Fetal Assist, with 40 ranked causes, 5 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 0 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
Symptoms
Unable to print trace - no printer configured
Printing fails; printer not set up, drivers not loaded, or printer not connected
Ranked causes
- 1. No printer configured in system (common)
- 2. Printer drivers not installed (common)
- 3. Printer not physically connected (common)
- 4. Remote monitoring enabled interfering with printing (occasional)
- 5. Printer offline or out of paper (occasional)
5 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
Unable to send trace via data transfer
System cannot transmit trace data to external location via modem or telephone connection
Ranked causes
- 1. Telephone number incorrectly configured (common)
- 2. Faulty modem card (occasional)
- 3. Faulty modem cable connection (occasional)
- 4. Modem not connected or configured (common)
- 5. Hospital receiving end problem (rare)
5 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
No audio signal from transducer
Ultrasound audio output not heard during fetal monitoring
Ranked causes
- 1. Incorrect volume setting (common)
- 2. Transducer not connected (common)
- 3. Defective transducer or audio system (occasional)
3 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
No Doppler ultrasound signal
Ultrasound probe produces no fetal signal output
Ranked causes
- 1. Damaged or worn ultrasound probe (common)
- 2. Damaged probe cable (common)
- 3. Defective ultrasound transducer (occasional)
3 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
Poor Doppler ultrasound signal
Ultrasound probe produces weak or degraded fetal signal quality
Ranked causes
- 1. Doppler probe incorrectly positioned (common)
- 2. Insufficient coupling gel applied (common)
- 3. Fetus moved or transducer incorrectly positioned (occasional)
3 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
Unit will not print via docking station
System unable to send print output to printer connected through docking station
Ranked causes
- 1. Incorrect printer settings (common)
- 2. Bulkhead PCB defective (occasional)
- 3. Docking station not properly connected (common)
3 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
Unit will not switch on
Device does not power up; check battery charge and mains adapter green light status
Ranked causes
- 1. Battery not fully charged (common)
- 2. Mains adapter not functioning (common)
- 3. Keypad inoperative (occasional)
3 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
No audio from speaker
Audio output is not produced from speaker during operation
Ranked causes
- 1. Operator volume setting too low (common)
- 2. Speaker defective or disconnected (occasional)
2 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
Touchscreen inoperative
Touch panel does not respond to key presses or calibration is needed
Ranked causes
- 1. Touchscreen requires recalibration (common)
- 2. Touchscreen failure (occasional)
2 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
Unit displays incorrect time and date
System clock shows wrong time or date
Ranked causes
- 1. Internal clock incorrectly set (common)
- 2. Internal battery depleted (older modules) (rare)
2 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
Unit locking up or becoming inoperative
System freezes or stops responding during operation
Ranked causes
- 1. Low battery voltage (common)
- 2. Incomplete software upgrade due to low battery (occasional)
2 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
Battery catch does not operate smoothly
Battery catch is stiff, does not operate smoothly, or battery case/slot is misaligned
Ranked causes
- 1. Battery catch misaligned or stuck (unknown)
Verify battery catch operates smoothly and battery case/slot correctly assembled
- Test point
- Battery catch mechanism and battery case slot
- Expected
- Battery catch moves smoothly; battery case and slot properly aligned
Cosmetic defect in mouldings or labels
Mouldings have poor fit or finish; labels are damaged, missing, or improperly applied
Ranked causes
- 1. Manufacturing defect in mouldings or labels (unknown)
Inspect all mouldings for quality of fit and finish
- Test point
- All plastic mouldings on ASSIST exterior
- Expected
- Mouldings are properly fitted with uniform finish
1 more check with pass and fail actions are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
No information on LCD display
Unit switches on but LCD module shows no information; external monitor receives signal when VGA lead connected
Ranked causes
- 1. LCD module failure (common)
Connect external monitor via VGA lead
- Test point
- VGA connector
- Expected
- Monitor receives information
1 corrective action and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
Unable to record UA baseline
System cannot establish ultrasound baseline; TOCO baseline set incorrectly
Ranked causes
- 1. TOCO baseline set too high or too low (common)
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Unable to zero TOCO baseline
Transducer cannot establish zero baseline for TOCO measurement
Ranked causes
- 1. Defective TOCO transducer (common)
1 corrective action and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
Vertical lines appear on LCD display
LCD screen displays vertical line artifacts or distortions
Ranked causes
- 1. LCD ribbon cable defective or loose (common)
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VGA monitor does not display ASSIST screen
VGA monitor connected to MINI-DIN socket on side of ASSIST does not show what is on the LCD display
Ranked causes
- 1. VGA adaptor not properly connected or defective (unknown)
Verify VGA adaptor is plugged into MINI-DIN socket and VGA monitor cable connected
- Test point
- MINI-DIN socket on side of ASSIST and VGA monitor input
- Expected
- VGA adaptor physically connected and secure
1 corrective action and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
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ServiceForge knowledge base record. Field-unverified unless technicians confirmed it. A teaching summary of the record, not a service manual. Export 2026-10-14.