Patient monitors

GE Healthcare Solar 8000i: troubleshooting and error codes

The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 18 documented symptoms for the GE Healthcare Solar 8000i, with 18 ranked causes, 84 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 1 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Symptoms

Calibration info not updated in Service Tool

DEVICE INFO in GE Service Tool CALIBRATION INFO does not show appropriate date and time for performed calibrations

Ranked causes

1. Calibration data not saved or synchronized to Service Tool (rare)

First check

Verify CALIBRATION INFO date and time matches performed calibrations

Test point: Service Tool DEVICE INFO > CALIBRATION INFO
Expected: Current date and time of calibrations performed

1 corrective action and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Calibration: NBP gain (calibration offset) patient safety

Calibrate NBP sensor gain by inflating cuff to 250 mmHg and matching PDM reading to manometer

Ranked causes

1. NBP gain calibration procedure (common)

First check

Connect NBP circuit to PDM with reservoir in circuit

Test point: PDM NBP connector, reservoir valve position
Expected: NBP circuit connected and reservoir switched into circuit

4 more checks with pass and fail actions, 1 corrective action, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Calibration: NBP zero offset patient safety

Calibrate NBP circuit zero pressure reading to match external manometer

Ranked causes

1. NBP zero calibration procedure (common)

First check

Set manometer to 1000 mmHg range and open to atmosphere

Test point: Manometer
Expected: Set to 1000 mmHg range, all valves open to atmosphere

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

Cardiac Output functional test - MedSim 300 simulator

Verify cardiac output reading from simulated thermodilution injection is between 6.65-7.35 L/min

Ranked causes

1. Cardiac Output functional test procedure (MedSim 300) (common)

First check

Connect simulator CO test cable to PDM

Test point: PDM CO port, simulator CO test cable output
Expected: Cable seated securely

6 more checks with pass and fail actions, 1 corrective action, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Cardiac Output functional test - SimStim simulator

Verify cardiac output reading from simulated thermodilution injection is between 6.05-7.15 L/min

Ranked causes

1. Cardiac Output functional test procedure (SimStim) (common)

First check

Connect CO cable to PDM and catheter connector to patient simulator

Test point: PDM CO port, simulator catheter input
Expected: Cable seated securely on both ends

7 more checks with pass and fail actions, 1 corrective action, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

ECG functional test

Verify all 6 ECG waveforms display correctly at 60 bpm, pacer detection works, and lead failure detection functions

Ranked causes

1. ECG functional test procedure (common)

First check

Set simulator to 60 bpm heart rate output

Test point: Simulator controls
Expected: Simulator set to output 60 bpm

10 more checks with pass and fail actions, 1 corrective action, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

ECM message displayed after 395 days operation

ECM reminder message appears on patient monitor to left of ECG parameter block after 395 days of operation

Ranked causes

1. Operation cycle timer reached preventive maintenance interval (common)

First check

Perform cold boot sequence to clear ECM message

Test point: Patient monitor display and control buttons
Expected: Monitor goes blank then boots normally without ECM message

1 corrective action and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

IBP functional test

Verify invasive blood pressure waveforms, zero calibration, dynamic waveform accuracy, and static pressure readings

Ranked causes

1. IBP functional test procedure (common)

First check

Verify PDM cable attached to e-port and power indicator ON (green)

Test point: PDM e-port connector, front panel power indicator
Expected: Cable seated, power indicator green

9 more checks with pass and fail actions, 1 corrective action, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

NBP calibration out of tolerance patient safety

Pressure reading on patient monitor (CUFF) differs from manometer reading by more than ±3 mmHg or ±2%

Ranked causes

1. NBP sensor gain drift or calibration offset (common)

First check

Verify manometer is set to 1000 mmHg range and reads 0 after zero adjustment

Test point: Manometer
Expected: 0 mmHg (after adjustment if needed)

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

PDM CPU board replacement - activation code configuration required

New IBP activation code must be obtained and configured after CPU board replacement before functional testing

Ranked causes

1. New CPU board requires IBP activation code matching MAC address and serial number (common)

First check

Verify MAC address from new CPU board

Test point: Label on board or GE Service Tool readout
Expected: Valid MAC address documented

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

PDM final shutdown

Turn off PDM by removing battery for 10 seconds, then reinstall battery and close battery door

Ranked causes

1. PDM power-off procedure (common)

First check

Disconnect all remaining cables from PDM

Test point: PDM connectors
Expected: All cables removed

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

PDM lithium battery will not charge to target capacity

Battery fails to charge to 600% capacity or fails reconditioning after several attempts in Cadex charger

Ranked causes

1. PDM battery aged or degraded beyond recovery (unknown)

First check

Attempt reconditioning in Cadex Small Two+ charger with TARGET CAPACITY switch set to 600%

Test point: Cadex charger display
Expected: Battery charges to READY status

1 corrective action and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

PDM software version below minimum required

PDM software version is below 1.2 or SpO2 software version is below 1.6

Ranked causes

1. Outdated PDM or SpO2 software installed (occasional)

First check

Check PDM software version on monitor

Test point: MONITOR SETUP > REVISION & ID, line below PDM
Expected: Version 1.2 or higher

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

Possible leak in NBP circuit or PDM patient safety

Manometer reading drops more than 1 mmHg every few seconds, indicating air leak during static pressure test

Ranked causes

1. Leak in NBP circuit connections or PDM (occasional)

First check

Verify reservoir is switched out and monitor manometer pressure for drops

Test point: Manometer in test circuit without reservoir
Expected: Less than 1 mmHg drop every few seconds

1 corrective action and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Respiration functional test

Verify respiration waveform and respiratory rate display correctly at 30 breaths per minute

Ranked causes

1. Respiration functional test procedure (common)

First check

Set simulator respiration rate to 30 breaths per minute using lead II

Test point: Simulator respiration controls
Expected: Simulator set to 30 breaths/min

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

SERVICE PDM message displayed on monitor

Patient monitor shows SERVICE PDM message after PDM connection

Ranked causes

1. PDM error condition detected by monitor (unknown)

First check

Confirm no SERVICE PDM message on monitor after PDM connection

Test point: Patient monitor display
Expected: No SERVICE PDM message displayed

1 corrective action and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

SpO2 functional test (Masimo)

Verify SpO2 waveform, oxygen saturation reading 78-84%, and pulse rate 60-62 bpm from Masimo sensor

Ranked causes

1. SpO2 functional test procedure (Masimo) (common)

First check

Connect Masimo SpO2 tester cable to SpO2 sensor adapter cable

Test point: SpO2 tester cable and adapter connector
Expected: Cable seated securely

6 more checks with pass and fail actions, 1 corrective action, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Temperature functional test

Verify temperature sensor readings from T1 and T2 inputs match simulator output between 36.6-37.4°C

Ranked causes

1. Temperature functional test procedure (common)

First check

Set simulator to output 37°C and select YSI probe type (400 or 700)

Test point: Simulator temperature controls
Expected: Simulator set to 37°C output, YSI 400 or 700 selected

7 more checks with pass and fail actions, 1 corrective action, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Error codes

Code	Meaning	Trigger	Severity
`9993`	Service PDM error logged when ECG Filter Frequency not toggled after CPU board replacement	ECG Filter Frequency not switched from 60 Hz to 50 Hz and back to 60 Hz after entering new IBP activation code	error

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