GE Healthcare Giraffe Warmer: troubleshooting and error codes
The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 55 documented symptoms for the GE Healthcare Giraffe Warmer, with 62 ranked causes, 84 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 10 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
Symptoms
Inaccurate skin temperature readings patient safety
Temperature probe shows incorrect values, warmer cannot control temperature properly
Ranked causes
- 1. Probe not in contact with baby's skin (common)
- 2. Probe placed between baby and mattress (common)
- 3. Reflective foil removed or patch degraded (occasional)
- 4. Non-approved probe used or probe damaged (occasional)
- 5. Probe not in path of radiant heat or shielded by phototherapy (occasional)
Verify probe is plugged into probe jack
- Test point
- Probe connector at control panel jack
- Expected
- Probe firmly inserted and seated in jack
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Temperature probe jack unplugged or disconnected patient safety
Alarm activates when skin probe jack is unplugged in Baby Mode, or when there is no probe in the jack in Manual Mode with Manual Temperature Alarm set
Ranked causes
- 1. Probe jack disconnected or probe not fully inserted (common)
- 2. Manual Temperature Alarm set but no probe in jack (occasional)
- 3. Temperature probe is defective (rare)
Verify probe is fully inserted into jack
- Test point
- Skin probe jack connection
- Expected
- Probe fully seated in connector
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Unit does not power on or displays do not light high voltage
After switching on mains and standby switches, displays and indicators do not illuminate or software revision does not appear
Ranked causes
- 1. Power not connected or mains/standby switch not on (common)
- 2. Power cord damaged or power supply failure (occasional)
Verify power cord connected to unit outlet
- Test point
- Power cord connection at rear of unit
- Expected
- Power cord firmly connected
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Alarm cannot be silenced
Pressing alarm silence key or Hands Free Alarm silence does not mute visual or audio alarms
Ranked causes
- 1. Alarm silence button defective or microphone not functioning (occasional)
Press alarm silence key to silence active alarm
- Test point
- Alarm silence key and alarm indicators
- Expected
- Visual and audio alarms stop when silence key pressed
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Alarm does not trigger in Baby Mode patient safety
Visual and audio alarms do not activate when skin probe is unplugged in Baby Mode
Ranked causes
- 1. Alarm system defective or alarm disabled (occasional)
Unplug skin probe and change warmer to Baby Mode
- Test point
- Mode selector and probe jack
- Expected
- Unit switches to Baby Mode with probe disconnected
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Alarm light blinking or solid; audio alarm sounding patient safety
Low priority alarms indicated by blinking red alarm light, red alarm message, and intermittent audio tone; high priority alarms have continuous audio tone instead of intermittent
Ranked causes
- 1. Active alarm condition in warmer system (common)
Identify and address underlying alarm condition
- Test point
- Warmer display and alarm indicators
- Expected
- Alarm message and light correspond to specific condition
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Alarms do not trigger in Baby Mode patient safety
After switching to Baby Mode, neither visual nor audio alarms activate when skin probe is disconnected
Ranked causes
- 1. Alarm circuit failure or disabled alarm system (unknown)
Change warmer to Baby Mode
- Test point
- Mode selection control
- Expected
- Warmer switches to Baby Mode
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Ancillary equipment not securely mounted patient safety
Ancillary equipment attached to warmer is loose, not properly secured, or at risk of detachment
Ranked causes
- 1. Mounting brackets or fasteners loose or missing (unknown)
Inspect all ancillary equipment mounts and fasteners
- Test point
- All ancillary equipment mounting brackets and fasteners
- Expected
- All equipment securely mounted with no visible movement or looseness
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Baby cannot be placed in bed during Warmup Mode patient safety
Operator attempts to place baby before warmup preheating is complete or Admit Baby key is pressed
Ranked causes
- 1. Operator places baby before warmup complete or before Admit Baby key pressed (common)
Monitor warmup progress on display
- Test point
- Control panel display screen
- Expected
- Display shows 'Warming...' then after 7 minutes 'Warmup Complete…'
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Baby temperature below set point patient safety
Baby's skin temperature is greater than 1.0°C below the set temperature in Baby Mode. Low priority alarm with intermittent tone for 12 minutes, then high priority continuous alarm if >2.0°C below.
Ranked causes
- 1. Probe attachment issue or baby losing heat (common)
Verify baby's skin temperature reading
- Test point
- Temperature probe
- Expected
- >1.0°C below Set Temperature
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Baby temperature exceeds set point patient safety
Baby's skin temperature is greater than 1.0°C above the set temperature in Baby Mode. Low priority alarm with intermittent tone for 12 minutes, then high priority continuous alarm if >2.0°C above.
Ranked causes
- 1. Probe attachment issue or baby genuinely overheating (common)
Verify baby's skin temperature reading
- Test point
- Temperature probe
- Expected
- >1.0°C above Set Temperature
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Baby temperature exceeds set point by more than 1.0°C patient safety
Low priority alarm activates with blinking red light and intermittent tone when baby's skin temperature is greater than 1.0°C above the set temperature in Baby Mode
Ranked causes
- 1. Probe attachment loose or improperly positioned on baby's skin (common)
Verify probe is securely attached to baby's skin
- Test point
- Temperature probe contact point on baby
- Expected
- Probe fully seated and making good thermal contact
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Baby temperature exceeds set point by more than 2.0°C patient safety
High priority alarm activates with blinking red light and continuous tone when baby's skin temperature is greater than 2.0°C above the set temperature in Baby Mode
Ranked causes
- 1. Heater malfunction or probe contact problem (rare)
Verify probe attachment and heater operation
- Test point
- Temperature probe and radiant heater
- Expected
- Probe properly attached and heater responding to temperature control
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Baby temperature falls below set point by more than 1.0°C patient safety
Low priority alarm activates with blinking red light and intermittent tone when baby's skin temperature is greater than 1.0°C below the set temperature in Baby Mode
Ranked causes
- 1. Probe attachment loose or improperly positioned on baby's skin (common)
Verify probe is securely attached to baby's skin
- Test point
- Temperature probe contact point on baby
- Expected
- Probe fully seated and making good thermal contact
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Baby temperature falls below set point by more than 2.0°C patient safety
High priority alarm activates with blinking red light and continuous tone when baby's skin temperature is greater than 2.0°C below the set temperature in Baby Mode
Ranked causes
- 1. Heater malfunction or probe contact problem (rare)
Verify probe attachment and heater operation
- Test point
- Temperature probe and radiant heater
- Expected
- Probe properly attached and heater responding to temperature control
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Baby temperature probe not responding patient safety
Skin probe warming does not increase baby temperature reading; probe not functioning correctly
Ranked causes
- 1. Probe connection loose or probe defective (occasional)
Connect baby temperature probe to jack
- Test point
- Temperature probe jack on right side of bed
- Expected
- Probe connection secure
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Bed elevation mechanism does not operate smoothly patient safety
On units with elevating bed, bed does not raise or lower smoothly across full travel range or bed height adjustment pedals are inoperative
Ranked causes
- 1. Bed elevation hydraulic failure or mechanical binding (unknown)
Operate bed elevation control across full travel range
- Test point
- Bed elevation control mechanism and mattress position
- Expected
- Bed raises and lowers smoothly without binding or jerking across entire travel range
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Bed elevation mechanism inoperative patient safety
Elevating bed does not raise or lower; movement is jerky, binding, or does not cover full travel range; bed height pedals do not function
Ranked causes
- 1. Bed elevation motor, linkage, or pedal mechanism defective or misaligned (unknown)
Raise and lower bed along entire travel range
- Test point
- Bed elevation control and bed position
- Expected
- Bed moves smoothly through complete travel range without binding or jerking
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Bed tilt mechanism inoperative patient safety
Bed tilt control does not function smoothly, head of bed does not raise when control is squeezed and foot is pushed down, or bed does not hold position at any angle
Ranked causes
- 1. Tilt mechanism hydraulic failure or mechanical binding (unknown)
Operate tilt control and observe head of bed raising
- Test point
- Bed tilt control lever and head of bed
- Expected
- Head of bed raises easily when control squeezed and foot pushed down
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Bed tilt mechanism inoperative or unstable patient safety
Tilt control does not function smoothly; head of bed does not raise when tilt control squeezed and pushed; mattress does not remain level or stable at any angle
Ranked causes
- 1. Tilt mechanism binding, broken, or incorrectly adjusted (unknown)
Test tilt control functionality and head of bed raise
- Test point
- Tilt control and bed head position
- Expected
- Head of bed raises easily when tilt control squeezed and foot pushed down
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Bedside panels do not lock securely patient safety
Bedside panels are loose, rattle, or fail to remain in upright position
Ranked causes
- 1. Bedside panel locking mechanism defective or loose (unknown)
Test all four bedside panels for secure locking
- Test point
- Each bedside panel upright position
- Expected
- All panels lock securely and do not move when pressed or shaken
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Casters unstable or brakes not holding patient safety
Unit is not stable on floor, casters are not firmly in contact, or brakes do not hold or release properly
Ranked causes
- 1. Casters not in firm floor contact or brakes defective (unknown)
Verify all casters firmly contact floor and unit is stable
- Test point
- All four casters and unit base
- Expected
- Unit stable, all casters in firm contact with floor
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Check Baby alarm activates after extended high heater operation patient safety
Low priority alarm with intermittent tone activates after radiant heater runs at 100% power (Baby Mode) or above 25% heater power (Manual Mode) for more than 12 minutes
Ranked causes
- 1. Normal safety reminder to verify infant condition during extended heating (common)
Verify probe is attached and infant is stable
- Test point
- Temperature probe and infant condition
- Expected
- Probe properly attached; infant condition normal
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Check Baby alarm unanswered for 3 minutes; heater automatically shuts off patient safety
High priority alarm with continuous tone activates after radiant heater runs at 100% power for 15+ minutes (Baby Mode) or above 25% power for 15+ minutes (Manual Mode), and Check Baby alarm goes unanswered for 3 minutes; heater then shuts off automatically
Ranked causes
- 1. Check Baby alarm ignored or unheard; automatic safety shutoff activated (occasional)
Verify probe attachment and infant temperature
- Test point
- Temperature probe and infant skin
- Expected
- Probe attached; infant temperature stable
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Device alarms not readable caution
Alarm display cannot be clearly viewed by operator
Ranked causes
- 1. Improper device positioning or viewing angle (common)
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Displays or indicators do not light at power-on
After power switch on at mains and standby, some or all displays and visual indicators fail to illuminate
Ranked causes
- 1. Power supply failure or display connector fault (unknown)
Connect to hospital grade outlet and turn on power
- Test point
- Mains power outlet, unit power switch, standby switch
- Expected
- All displays and indicators light immediately, software revision displayed, prompt tone audible
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Gas or suction supply system has leaks patient safety
Suction or gas supply systems connected to warmer show pressure loss or visible leaks
Ranked causes
- 1. Tubing, connector, or valve leaking or disconnected (unknown)
Setup suction and gas supply systems
- Test point
- Suction and gas supply connections
- Expected
- All connections complete and secure per operation manual
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Heater power below 30% in Baby Mode patient safety
Heater power set too low for effective temperature control during Baby Mode operation
Ranked causes
- 1. Heater power inadvertently set below 30% (occasional)
Verify heater power level in Baby Mode
- Test point
- Control panel display showing heater power percentage
- Expected
- Heater power greater than 30% for normal operation; less than 30% will trigger Check Baby Alarm every 12 minutes
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Heater running at high power continuously patient safety
Radiant heater has been operating at 100% power (Baby Mode) or >25% (Manual Mode) for more than 12 minutes. Low priority intermittent alarm activates.
Ranked causes
- 1. Probe not properly attached to baby or temperature control issue (common)
Verify heater power level and probe attachment
- Test point
- Temperature probe jack and baby skin contact
- Expected
- Heater power at 100% for >12 minutes
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Heater shut down after prolonged high power operation patient safety
Heater has run at 100% power (Baby Mode) or >25% (Manual Mode) for >15 minutes with unanswered 'Check Baby' alarm for 3 minutes. High priority continuous alarm; heater automatically shuts off.
Ranked causes
- 1. Probe not attached or temperature control malfunction (common)
Verify probe connection and heater status
- Test point
- Skin probe jack and heater output
- Expected
- Heater shut off after 15 minutes at high power
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Incorrect heating mode when patient placed in unit patient safety
Warmer does not adjust for patient temperature in warmup mode; patient may overheat or underheat
Ranked causes
- 1. Warmup mode has fixed heater output without feedback control (common)
Confirm operating mode is set correctly
- Test point
- Mode selector on unit control panel
- Expected
- Manual mode or Baby mode (not Warmup mode)
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Manual temperature alarm not activating in Manual Mode patient safety
Man.Temp Alarm does not alert when baby temperature deviates from set point in Manual Mode
Ranked causes
- 1. Manual temperature alarm not enabled or alarm range not set (common)
Insert temperature probe into probe jack
- Test point
- Probe jack on control panel
- Expected
- Temperature probe fully seated in jack
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Optional equipment malfunctions caution
Mounted optional equipment does not operate correctly per its operation manual
Ranked causes
- 1. Optional equipment defective or misconfigured (unknown)
Test optional equipment operation per operation manual
- Test point
- Optional equipment functional tests
- Expected
- Optional equipment functions per operation manual
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Optional equipment not securely mounted patient safety
Mounted optional devices are loose, rattle, or are at risk of shifting or falling
Ranked causes
- 1. Equipment mounting hardware loose or missing (unknown)
Verify all optional equipment securely mounted
- Test point
- All mounted optional equipment and mounting hardware
- Expected
- All equipment firmly mounted and immobile when pressed or shaken
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Patient overheating during seven minute warmup period patient safety
Radiant heater operates at maximum power during warmup, potentially overheating patient if mode not changed
Ranked causes
- 1. Warmup mode maintains 100% heater power for seven minutes (common)
Verify warmup period duration and heater power reduction
- Test point
- Heater output
- Expected
- 100% power for 7 minutes, then drops to 50% (10-15 mW/cm2)
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Power connector brackets missing or loose caution
Plug retaining brackets for power cord or accessory outlets are not in place or are loose on control panel back
Ranked causes
- 1. Brackets removed or not installed (unknown)
Verify presence and security of all plug retaining brackets
- Test point
- Back of control panel power and accessory outlets
- Expected
- All brackets present and secure
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Power cord accessories not properly secured caution
Plug retaining brackets for power cord and accessory outlets are loose or missing
Ranked causes
- 1. Plug retaining brackets loose or missing (unknown)
Verify plug retaining brackets are present and secure
- Test point
- Back of control panel
- Expected
- All brackets in place and secure
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Power cord damaged high voltage
Visual inspection reveals cuts, burns, or other damage to power cord insulation or connectors
Ranked causes
- 1. Power cord physically damaged (unknown)
Visual inspection of entire power cord length
- Test point
- Power cord from mains to unit connector
- Expected
- No cuts, burns, discoloration, or damage to insulation or connectors
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Prompt tone does not begin at startup
After power-on with both mains and standby switches activated, audible prompt tone is not heard
Ranked causes
- 1. Audio system muted or speaker defective (occasional)
Verify prompt tone begins after startup
- Test point
- Speaker output
- Expected
- Audible prompt tone heard
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Prompt tone does not sound at startup
After power on in standby mode, the audible prompt tone does not begin
Ranked causes
- 1. Speaker or audio circuit failure (unknown)
Listen for audible prompt tone during power-on
- Test point
- Unit speaker and audio output
- Expected
- Prompt tone audible after standby switch on
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Skin temperature probe does not read increases patient safety
After connecting baby temperature probe and warming probe with fingers, baby temperature reading does not increase on display
Ranked causes
- 1. Temperature probe defective, disconnected, or connection fault (unknown)
Verify temperature probe jack connection
- Test point
- Temperature probe jack on right side of bed
- Expected
- Probe connector seated and secure
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Software revision does not display at startup
After power on, software revision message does not appear on display
Ranked causes
- 1. Firmware or display boot sequence failure (unknown)
Observe display during startup sequence
- Test point
- Main control panel display
- Expected
- Software revision appears after power-on
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System electrical failure detected high voltage
Electrical failure detected in warmer. System automatically shuts off heater and triggers two-tone audio alarm that cannot be silenced. Warmer is unsafe to use.
Ranked causes
- 1. Internal electrical fault in warmer system (unknown)
Identify error message before shutdown
- Test point
- Display screen
- Expected
- Error message displayed before two-tone alarm
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System failure alarm activates patient safety
System failure automatically shuts off the heater and triggers a two-tone audio alarm that cannot be silenced when an electrical failure is detected
Ranked causes
- 1. Internal electrical failure detected (rare)
Note error message and power off unit
- Test point
- Control panel display
- Expected
- Error message displayed on screen
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Temperature probe failure detected patient safety
Difference between the two thermistors in the skin probe is greater than 0.5°C for over 6 minutes. Alarm activates.
Ranked causes
- 1. Probe internal sensor mismatch or probe failure (common)
Verify thermistor readings in probe
- Test point
- Temperature probe sensors
- Expected
- Thermistor difference <0.5°C
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Temperature probe failure: thermistors differ by 0.5°C or more patient safety
Alarm activates when the difference between the two thermistors in the skin probe exceeds 0.5°C for more than 6 minutes
Ranked causes
- 1. Temperature probe is defective and must be replaced (common)
Replace the temperature probe
- Test point
- Temperature probe assembly
- Expected
- New probe installed and functioning normally
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Unapproved equipment connected to accessory outlets patient safety
Non-standard or unauthorized equipment connected to warmer accessory outlets creating safety or interference risk
Ranked causes
- 1. Operator connects incompatible or unapproved accessory equipment (occasional)
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Unit does not isolate from mains using standby switch high voltage
Standby switch on probe panel will not isolate device from supply mains; only rear mains power switch achieves isolation
Ranked causes
- 1. Standby switch design does not provide full isolation (unknown)
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Unit enters power fail alarm condition patient safety
Single red LED lit at left side of alarm light display; audible alarm is repeating series of three rapid beeps separated by short pause
Ranked causes
- 1. Loss of mains power (common)
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Unit has damaged or missing parts caution
Visual inspection reveals broken, cracked, or absent components
Ranked causes
- 1. Damaged or missing parts present on unit (unknown)
Inspect entire unit for damage or missing parts
- Test point
- All external components
- Expected
- No damage or missing parts
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Unit not isolated from mains when standby switch used high voltage
Operator uses standby switch expecting isolation; device remains powered from wall outlet
Ranked causes
- 1. Standby switch does not isolate mains power (common)
Verify device is fully isolated from mains
- Test point
- Rear of unit
- Expected
- Mains power switch in OFF position
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Unit unstable on casters patient safety
Unit rocks, tilts, or does not move smoothly on wheels; caster brakes fail to hold unit in place
Ranked causes
- 1. Casters not in firm contact with floor or caster brakes defective (unknown)
Verify all casters in firm contact with floor
- Test point
- All four casters
- Expected
- All casters firmly seated on floor
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Warmer does not heat or preheating incomplete patient safety
Warmup Mode not starting, heater not reaching full power, display shows incomplete warming
Ranked causes
- 1. Baby not admitted before warmup timeout (common)
Verify unit is in Warmup Mode
- Test point
- Display screen
- Expected
- Display shows 'Warming...' or 'Warmup Complete…'
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Weight above maximum on scale caution
Alarm activates when weight on the scale exceeds 8 kilograms (17.6 lb)
Ranked causes
- 1. Other objects placed on scale in addition to infant (common)
Verify only infant weight on scale
- Test point
- Scale platform
- Expected
- Only infant on scale; weight under 8 kg (17.6 lb)
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Weight on scale exceeds maximum caution
Weight detected on scale is above 8 kilograms (17.6 lb). Alarm activates.
Ranked causes
- 1. Objects other than baby on scale or baby overweight for scale (common)
Verify only baby is on scale
- Test point
- Scale surface
- Expected
- Weight ≤8 kg (17.6 lb)
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Error codes
| Code | Meaning | Trigger | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
Baby Cold - Check Temp Probe | Baby's skin temperature falls below set point by 1.0°C or more (low priority) or 2.0°C or more (high priority) | Temperature reading 1.0°C below set in Baby Mode | warning |
Baby Hot - Check Temp Probe | Baby's skin temperature exceeds set point by 1.0°C or more (low priority) or 2.0°C or more (high priority) | Temperature reading 1.0°C above set in Baby Mode | warning |
Callback Timer Complete | Set reminder timer has reached target time | Current callback timer reaches its programmed target time | info |
Check Baby | Radiant heater has been running at high power for extended time; safety check reminder | Baby Mode: 100% radiant power for >12 minutes; Manual Mode: >25% power for >12 minutes | warning |
Check Baby-Heat Off | Infant check alarm ignored for 3 minutes; heater automatically shut off as safety measure | Check Baby alarm unanswered for 3 minutes after 15+ minutes at high heater power | critical |
Check Baby - Heat Off | Heater forcibly shut off after sustained high power and unanswered Check Baby alarm | 100% power (Baby Mode) or >25% (Manual Mode) for >15 min with Check Baby alarm unanswered 3 min | critical |
Confirm Probe Jack Connection | Temperature probe jack is unplugged or probe not inserted when Manual Temperature Alarm is set | Baby Mode: probe jack unplugged; Manual Mode: no probe in jack with Manual Temp Alarm set | warning |
System Failure | Internal electrical failure detected; heater disabled; unsuppressible alarm active | Electrical failure detected by system self-check | critical |
Temp Probe Failure | Temperature probe internal sensors are mismatched or probe is defective | Difference in the two thermistors in skin probe exceeds 0.5°C for more than 6 minutes | warning |
Weight Above Maximum | Scale detects weight exceeding safe operating limit | Weight on scale exceeds 8 kilograms (17.6 lb) | warning |
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