Telemetry systems · CARESCAPE family

GE Healthcare CARESCAPE Telemetry Server: troubleshooting and error codes

The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 10 documented symptoms for the GE Healthcare CARESCAPE Telemetry Server, with 30 ranked causes, 27 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 2 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Symptoms

Hardware visual defects caution

Physical damage, loose components, or contamination visible on inspection

Ranked causes

1. I/O connectors or interface cables damaged or loose (common)
2. Internal harnesses or cables improperly routed or loose (common)
3. Circuit board contamination or component damage (occasional)
4. Loose or missing mounting hardware or fasteners (common)
5. Ground wiring loose or faulty (occasional)

First check

Visual inspection of I/O connectors and cables

Test point: All external connectors and cables
Expected: No fraying, bent pins, cracks, loose screws, or excessive tension

4 more checks with pass and fail actions, 5 corrective actions, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Lost or corrupted waveforms patient safety

Waveform data is not being received or is corrupted on the display

Ranked causes

1. Loose or unconnected Ethernet cables (common)
2. Ethernet cable failure (common)
3. Network Ethernet card failure (occasional)
4. Misconfigured IP address, duplicate IP (occasional)

First check

Verify all Ethernet cables are connected securely

Test point: All Ethernet ports on server and network devices
Expected: All cables fully seated

2 more checks with pass and fail actions, 4 corrective actions, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Unit does not boot

System fails to start or reach operational state after power-on

Ranked causes

1. Components not connected correctly or unit not plugged into working outlet (common)
2. Power supply not functioning or LED not lit (common)
3. Internal components not properly seated (occasional)
4. USB memory stick left connected during boot (common)

First check

Verify all components connected and unit plugged into known good outlet

Test point: Power outlet and all connectors
Expected: All connections secure, unit powered on

4 more checks with pass and fail actions, 4 corrective actions, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Boot failure caution

System fails to boot or does not complete startup sequence

Ranked causes

1. USB stick connected (common)
2. Incorrect BIOS settings (occasional)
3. Application or OS file corruption (occasional)

First check

Verify no USB devices are connected to the server

Test point: All USB ports on server
Expected: No USB devices connected

2 more checks with pass and fail actions, 3 corrective actions, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Inability to print

Print function is not working or print jobs are not being processed

Ranked causes

1. Loose or disconnected Ethernet cables (common)
2. Ethernet cable failure (common)
3. Misconfigured IP address or misconfigured at the CIC Pro center (occasional)

First check

Verify all Ethernet cables are connected securely

Test point: All Ethernet ports on server and network devices
Expected: All cables fully seated

2 more checks with pass and fail actions, 3 corrective actions, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Loss of remote service connectivity

Remote Service Agent connection is not available or has been lost

Ranked causes

1. Loose or disconnected Ethernet cables (common)
2. Ethernet cable failure (common)
3. Misconfigured IP address, Remote Service Agent disabled (occasional)

First check

Verify all Ethernet cables are connected securely

Test point: All Ethernet ports on server and network devices
Expected: All cables fully seated

2 more checks with pass and fail actions, 4 corrective actions, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Telemetry server connection failure

Unable to establish network or serial connection to telemetry server

Ranked causes

1. BIOS settings incorrect (occasional)
2. Operating system or application file corruption (occasional)
3. Incorrect BIOS version (rare)

First check

Verify BIOS settings are correct

Test point: BIOS configuration
Expected: BIOS settings match Reload software requirements (page 10-1)

1 more check with pass and fail actions, 3 corrective actions, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Reload error: Platform type test failed

System returns error indicating software image platform type does not match hardware

Ranked causes

1. Wrong image files on USB stick (common)
2. USB stick created improperly (occasional)

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System does not boot from USB stick

CARESCAPE Telemetry Server fails to boot using USB stick during reload

Ranked causes

1. Incorrect boot order in BIOS (common)
2. Software image on USB stick does not match hardware (common)

First check

Verify BIOS boot order

Test point: BIOS Setup Utility
Expected: USB-HDD, HDD-2, IBA GE Slot 010

1 more check with pass and fail actions, 2 corrective actions, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

System overheating caution

System temperature is elevated or fan cooling is inadequate

Ranked causes

1. Dust or debris in fans, system fan failure (common)

First check

Inspect fans for dust and debris accumulation

Test point: All system fans and air vents
Expected: No visible dust or debris blocking airflow

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Error codes

Code	Meaning	Trigger	Severity
`Operating system not found`	System cannot locate operating system on USB stick or hard drive	Boot failure due to missing or invalid OS image	error
`Platform type test failed`	Software image platform type does not match target hardware	System attempts to boot from USB stick with incompatible image	error

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