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Nihon Kohden CSM-1901: troubleshooting and error codes

The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 439 documented symptoms for the Nihon Kohden CSM-1901, with 811 ranked causes, 373 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 292 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Symptoms

Hum noise interference in EEG waveform

Visible AC hum or electrical noise in the EEG waveform

Ranked causes

  1. 1. The electrode lead is damaged (occasional)
  2. 2. The Z electrode is not attached to the patient (AE-918P) or Cz and Z electrodes not attached (AE-920P) (common)
  3. 3. Electrodes 1 and 2 or the EEG1 (+) and (-) electrodes are not attached (common)
  4. 4. If the bed is metal, the bed is not grounded (occasional)
  5. 5. The provided power cord is not used (occasional)
  6. 6. Several medical devices are used on the patient (occasional)
  7. 7. There is an AC outlet or table tap near the patient or bed (occasional)
  8. 8. A desk lamp or fluorescent light is turned on (occasional)
  9. 9. The patient is touching some metal part (occasional)
  10. 10. An electric blanket is used (occasional)
  11. 11. There is a cell phone or radio near the patient (occasional)
  12. 12. The electrodes are not properly attached to the patient's head (AE-120A) (common)
  13. 13. The electrodes are not properly connected to the EEG head set (AE-120A) (common)

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ECG noise

ECG baseline unstable with artifact, may be from respiration, body movement, EMG, electrode issues, or electromagnetic interference

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Baseline instability from respiration or body movement (common)
  2. 2. EMG noise superimposed (common)
  3. 3. Electrode lead pulled (occasional)
  4. 4. Electrode dry or poor contact (common)
  5. 5. Electrode lead clip poor contact (occasional)
  6. 6. High contact resistance between skin and electrode (occasional)
  7. 7. Electromagnetic interference from electric blanket (occasional)
  8. 8. Noise from ESU (Electrosurgical Unit) (occasional)
  9. 9. Inadequate equipotential grounding (occasional)
First check

Assess electrode site for body movement

Test point
Electrode position on patient
Expected
Site selected with minimal body movement

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Check electrodes

ECG electrode connection problem: lead disconnected, electrode detached, cord disconnected, or poor contact between clip and electrode

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Operator disconnected electrode lead or ECG cord (common)
  2. 2. Electrode lead detached from electrode (common)
  3. 3. Electrode cannot attach firmly to skin (common)
  4. 4. Electrode lead disconnected from ECG connection cord (occasional)
  5. 5. Poor contact between electrode clip and electrode (occasional)
  6. 6. Electrode lead damaged (occasional)
  7. 7. Different electrode types used together (rare)
  8. 8. Polarization voltage too high (rare)
First check

Verify ECG lead connections to monitor

Test point
ECG connection port at monitor
Expected
All ECG leads firmly connected

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SpO2 low quality signal

SpO2 probe signal quality degraded due to patient movement, low pulse, ESU, or light

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Patient body movement (common)
  2. 2. Low pulse rate (occasional)
  3. 3. Respiratory fluctuation (occasional)
  4. 4. Probe not attached properly (common)
  5. 5. During IABP procedure (occasional)
  6. 6. Electrosurgical unit (ESU) in use (occasional)
  7. 7. Probe exposed to strong ambient light (occasional)
  8. 8. Measurement during CPR (rare)

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EEG electrode check needed

Screen message 'Silence EEG Check Electrodes1' appears; poor signal quality

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Electrode attachment failure (common)
  2. 2. Electrode lead disconnected from EEG cord (common)
  3. 3. Poor electrode lead clip contact (occasional)
  4. 4. Electrode lead damaged (occasional)
  5. 5. Abnormal polarization voltage (occasional)
  6. 6. Electrode impedance too high (common)
  7. 7. EEG cord temporarily disconnected and reconnected (occasional)

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SpO2 value is unstable

Oxygen saturation reading fluctuates or varies excessively on display

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Probe size inappropriate for patient (common)
  2. 2. Probe on limb with NIBP cuff or measurement catheter (common)
  3. 3. Measuring at site with large blood flow fluctuation (occasional)
  4. 4. Electrosurgical unit (ESU) interference (occasional)
  5. 5. Probe not attached at appropriate site (common)
  6. 6. Probe deteriorated or damaged (occasional)
  7. 7. Measuring on venous pulse (rare)
First check

Verify probe size matches patient limb

Test point
Probe and patient limb circumference
Expected
Probe appropriate size for patient

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Arterial blood pressure cannot be measured patient safety

Arterial pressure monitoring system does not produce valid blood pressure measurements via hemodynamic unit.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Measurement data is out of range (common)
  2. 2. Blood pressure transducer malfunction (occasional)
  3. 3. Connection cable is damaged (occasional)
  4. 4. Transducer not appropriate for technology used (occasional)
  5. 5. Technology settings are incorrect on bedside monitor (common)
  6. 6. Unspecified transducer is used (common)

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Gas module malfunction or power issue

Gas module displays 'Gas Device Failure' termination message or 'Check GAS Device' silence message due to hardware or power failure

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Gas module hardware failure (rare)
  2. 2. Power cord disconnected (AG-920RK, GF-200/GF-300 series) (occasional)
  3. 3. Measurement switch turned off (common)
  4. 4. Gas Measurement set to Off in menu (GF-100/GF-200/GF-300) (occasional)
  5. 5. Multi-link or connection cable disconnected (common)
  6. 6. Communication error between unit and monitor (occasional)
First check

Verify measurement switch status on unit

Test point
Measurement switch on gas module
Expected
Switch in ON position

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Measured value of gas is low

Gas concentration measurement (e.g., CO2, N2O, O2) displays lower value than expected clinically.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Sampling gas leaking from sampling line or T-piece (common)
  2. 2. Unspecified sampling line is used (common)
  3. 3. Patient ventilation is poor (occasional)
  4. 4. Measurement sensitivity is inaccurate (occasional)
  5. 5. Abnormality in anesthetic machine (occasional)
  6. 6. Multigas unit is faulty (rare)

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SpO2 value on bedside monitor and CO oximeter do not match patient safety

Discrepancy between SpO2 reading on patient monitor and external CO oximeter measurement

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Probe not attached properly - emitter and detector misaligned (common)
  2. 2. Attachment site inappropriate for probe type (common)
  3. 3. Measuring site not clean (common)
  4. 4. Abnormal hemoglobin present (rare)
  5. 5. Dye injected in blood (rare)
  6. 6. SpO2 measured during CPR (rare)
First check

Verify probe emitter and detector alignment

Test point
SpO2 probe attachment on patient
Expected
Emitter and detector directly facing each other

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The waveform is not stable

EEG waveform appears unstable, fluctuates, or cannot maintain consistent baseline

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Electrode Z not attached (AE-918P) or Cz and Z not attached (AE-920P) (common)
  2. 2. Electrodes 1 and 2 or the EEG1 (+) and (-) electrodes are not attached (common)
  3. 3. New and old electrodes or different types of electrodes are used together (occasional)
  4. 4. Insufficient paste remaining on the disposable EEG electrodes (AE-120A) (common)
  5. 5. The belts are not fastened (AE-120A) (occasional)
  6. 6. A belt is loose (AE-120A) (occasional)

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WLAN transport does not start

Wireless LAN transport fails to initialize between monitors

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Central and bedside monitors have different software versions (common)
  2. 2. Incompatible host monitor connected (occasional)
  3. 3. Host monitor data saved in incompatible central monitor (occasional)
  4. 4. Incorrect transport settings on host monitor (common)
  5. 5. Incorrect transport settings on BSM-1700 bedside monitor (common)
  6. 6. QI-170P wireless LAN station not mounted on BSM-1700 (occasional)

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Accuracy of airway volume measurements is low

Airway volume data shows poor accuracy or appears unreliable.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Flow gas is leaking (common)
  2. 2. Water droplets on flow tube (occasional)
  3. 3. Temperature and humidity settings not set on bedside monitor (occasional)
  4. 4. Gas composition not set on bedside monitor (occasional)
  5. 5. Multigas/flow unit is faulty (rare)

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Cursor position misaligned or shaking on LCD

Cursor position misalignment or shaking observed on VL-190P LCD unit screen

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Metal objects or cables near screen (common)
  2. 2. Two displays located too close together (occasional)
  3. 3. Core unit and LCD unit not docked properly or cable disconnected (common)
  4. 4. Screen dirty (common)
  5. 5. Touch panel cleaned with unspecified cleaners containing antistatic agents (occasional)

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ECG learning in progress

ECG learning process is running, system awaits completion before analysis can proceed

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Learning process initiated or in progress (common)
  2. 2. Immediately after starting measurement (common)
  3. 3. Lead change in ECG settings (occasional)
  4. 4. After patient admission (common)
  5. 5. Check Electrodes message appeared and cleared (occasional)
First check

Monitor system status for learning completion

Test point
ECG window display
Expected
Learning process complete, analysis enabled

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Hemodynamic unit measurement data not displayed on bedside monitor

Hemodynamic data from AP-170P hemodynamic unit does not appear on bedside monitor display.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Necessary settings are not set on bedside monitor (common)
  2. 2. Multi-link cable is not connected (common)
  3. 3. Hemodynamic unit detected error and operation recovered (occasional)
  4. 4. Bedside monitor software version incompatible with hemodynamic unit (rare)
  5. 5. Hemodynamic unit is malfunctioning (rare)

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IBP measured value differs from estimated value

Invasive blood pressure reading does not match expected or calculated pressure value

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Air bubbles in measurement circuit (common)
  2. 2. Extra tube connected in circuit (occasional)
  3. 3. Blood pressure transducer position inappropriate (occasional)
  4. 4. Blood pressure transducer with different sensitivity used (rare)
  5. 5. Zero balance adjustment needed (common)
First check

Inspect measurement circuit for air bubbles

Test point
Transducer line and circuit tubing
Expected
No visible air bubbles in tubing

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SpO2 check probe

SpO2 probe not attached properly or probe damaged/short-circuited

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Probe not attached to patient properly (common)
  2. 2. Poor connector contact (occasional)
  3. 3. Probe damaged or short-circuited; pulse waveform flat (occasional)
  4. 4. Probe not at appropriate site; waveform displayed (common)
  5. 5. Probe deteriorated; waveform displayed (occasional)

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SpO2 connector off

SpO2 connection cord removed or disconnected from SpO2 socket of input unit

Ranked causes

  1. 1. SpO2 connection cord removed (common)
  2. 2. SpO2 connection cord disconnected (common)
  3. 3. SpO2 connection cord faulty (occasional)
  4. 4. Probe not properly connected to patient cable (occasional)
  5. 5. Monitor cannot identify probe (occasional)

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Warming up message does not disappear

The Warming up message persists on display longer than normal or indefinitely after power-on.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Unit is still warming up normally (common)
  2. 2. Sampling line or exhaust gas tube is bent (occasional)
  3. 3. Water trap or sampling line is kinked or blocked (occasional)
  4. 4. Exhaust gas tube directly connected to facility scavenging system (occasional)
  5. 5. Multigas unit is faulty (rare)

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AC interference on ECG waveform

50/60 Hz noise visible as regular oscillations on ECG trace

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Electric blanket in use (occasional)
  2. 2. Electrode dry or poor attachment to skin (common)
  3. 3. Filter set to Diag instead of Mon or Max (common)
  4. 4. Bedside monitor and external instruments not grounded properly (occasional)

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AE-120A EEG head set electrode impedance high or disconnected patient safety

Silence EEG Check Electrodes message; electrode not contacting scalp, lead disconnected, or impedance too high

Ranked causes

  1. 1. No gel in contact with electrode (common)
  2. 2. Electrode lead not connected to head set (common)
  3. 3. Electrode paste not adhering to scalp or electrodes not securely attached (common)
  4. 4. Electrode paste dried out or electrodes came off (occasional)
First check

Visual inspection of electrode gel contact

Test point
Electrode Z and other electrodes on patient scalp
Expected
Gel visibly in contact with scalp at all electrode locations

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Baseline wandering on ECG

ECG baseline drifts or moves up and down, obscuring the trace

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Baseline unstable due to respiration or body movement (common)
  2. 2. Electrode dry (common)
  3. 3. High contact resistance between skin and electrode (common)
  4. 4. Filter set to Diag instead of Mon or Max (occasional)

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Bedside monitor cannot connect to network

Network connectivity failure; monitor not appearing on central monitor or unable to establish link

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Network cable not connected properly (common)
  2. 2. Network settings incorrect (common)
  3. 3. Monitor not selected as monitored bed on central monitor (common)
  4. 4. Network cable or hub faulty (occasional)

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BIS Check Sensor message (BIS Processor/BISx) patient safety

Silence alarm, BIS sensor, interface cable, or digital converter disconnected or impedance too high.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Digital signal converter disconnected from PIC Plus interface (common)
  2. 2. BIS sensor disconnected from interface cable (common)
  3. 3. BIS sensor physically disconnected from patient (common)
  4. 4. BIS sensor impedance too high (occasional)
First check

Verify digital converter to PIC Plus cable connection

Test point
Light gray connectors
Expected
Converter light gray side connected to cable light gray side

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Blood pressure data differs from expected value patient safety

Arterial pressure measurement on bedside monitor does not match expected clinical value or other reference measurements.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Air bubble in blood pressure circuit (common)
  2. 2. Extra tube connected to blood pressure circuit (occasional)
  3. 3. Blood pressure transducer is not positioned correctly (common)
  4. 4. Other causes requiring zero adjustment (occasional)

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CCO sensor connection error

Screen message 'Termination CCO Check Sensor' appears; no CCO output

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Connection cable disconnected from APCO/IBP processor (common)
  2. 2. Flo Trac cable or sensor faulty (occasional)
  3. 3. Non-Nihon Kohden sensor in use (occasional)
  4. 4. Internal system failure (rare)

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CO Unstable Baseline message patient safety

Physiological change, respiration, injection interval, or external noise affecting baseline.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Physiological change affecting baseline (common)
  2. 2. Patient on mechanical respiration (occasional)
  3. 3. Injection interval too short (occasional)
  4. 4. Noise interference from external instruments (occasional)
First check

Assess injectate temperature and volume

Test point
Injectate bath and syringe
Expected
Cool temperature and adequate volume (10 mL for adults)

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CO2 check sensor alarm

CO2 sensor measurement signal insufficient or sensor deterioration detected

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Insufficient sensor light; water in respiration circuit (common)
  2. 2. CO2 sensor requires cleaning (common)
  3. 3. Airway or nasal adapter faulty or contaminated (occasional)
  4. 4. Light emitter deteriorated (occasional)

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CO2 measured value displayed as dashes

CO2 value shows '---' on monitor display instead of numeric value

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Fewer than three respirations detected (common)
  2. 2. Respiration not detected for 40+ seconds (occasional)
  3. 3. Zero calibration in progress (occasional)
  4. 4. HFO ventilation in use (rare)
First check

Count patient respirations

Test point
Patient breathing pattern
Expected
Three or more breaths detected

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CO2 measured value is inaccurate

CO2 reading does not match expected values or shows instability

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Airway adapter is dirty or degraded (common)
  2. 2. Patient respiration rate very high or irregular (occasional)
  3. 3. Suction catheter in airway adapter during measurement (occasional)
  4. 4. Respirator oscillation (occasional)
First check

Inspect airway adapter condition

Test point
Airway adapter
Expected
Clean, intact adapter with no debris

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CO2 measured value is low

End-tidal CO2 reading lower than expected on mainstream CO2 sensor

Ranked causes

  1. 1. CO2 mixed in inspiration (common)
  2. 2. Low atmospheric pressure at high altitude (occasional)
  3. 3. Zero calibration not performed (common)
  4. 4. Incorrect respiration circuit type (occasional)
First check

Verify CO2 sensor type and inspired gas composition

Test point
Monitor display
Expected
Correct sensor kit installed per manual

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Data send error to central monitor

Network connection or configuration issue prevents sending data to central monitoring system

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Network cable not properly connected (common)
  2. 2. Incorrect network settings (occasional)
  3. 3. Bedside monitor not selected as monitored bed (occasional)
  4. 4. Network cable damaged or hub faulty (rare)
First check

Verify network cable connection to bedside monitor

Test point
Monitor network port
Expected
Network cable firmly connected

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Flow/Paw device check needed

Screen message 'Termination Flow/Paw Check Device' appears

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Flow/Paw measurement switch off (common)
  2. 2. Connection cable disconnected (common)
  3. 3. Communication error between unit and core (occasional)
  4. 4. Power cord disconnected (common)

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Gas calibration error

Gas module displays 'Silence Gas Cal Error' message; air or gas calibration failed

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Sampling line or exhaust gas tube bent or clogged (common)
  2. 2. Contaminated air around unit (occasional)
  3. 3. Gas value outside air calibration range (rare)
  4. 4. Calibration failed; low gas cylinder pressure (AG-920RK, GF-100 series) (occasional)
First check

Inspect sampling line and exhaust tube for obstruction or bending

Test point
Entire length of sampling line and exhaust tube
Expected
Tubing straight and unobstructed

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Heart rate inaccurate patient safety

ECG monitor displays incorrect heart rate value or unstable rate readings

Ranked causes

  1. 1. QRS amplitude too small (common)
  2. 2. QRS not detected correctly (common)
  3. 3. Lead or electrode position suboptimal for QRS detection (common)
  4. 4. Pacing detection setting inappropriate (occasional)

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Injectate or blood temperature cannot be measured

Temperature measurement system in hemodynamic unit does not measure or display injectate or blood temperature values.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Measurement data is out of range (common)
  2. 2. Catheter or cable is disconnected (common)
  3. 3. Catheter is not Nihon Kohden specified (occasional)
  4. 4. Technology settings are incorrect (occasional)

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Measured value of gas is high

Gas concentration measurement displays higher value than expected clinically.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Unspecified sampling line is used (common)
  2. 2. Measurement sensitivity is inaccurate (occasional)
  3. 3. Abnormality in anesthetic machine (occasional)
  4. 4. Multigas unit is faulty (rare)

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NIBP abnormal measurement results displayed patient safety

Blood pressure measurement values are inconsistent, unrealistic or irregular on display

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Cuff size incorrect for patient (common)
  2. 2. Cuff wrapped incorrectly around arm (common)
  3. 3. Body movement or severe arrhythmia during measurement (occasional)
  4. 4. Measuring on wrong arms (common)
First check

Verify cuff size appropriate for patient limb

Test point
Cuff and patient arm circumference
Expected
Cuff size matches patient arm measurement

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Oxygen sensor uncalibrated or past end of life

FiO2 module displays '— O2 Uncal' message; sensor not calibrated or reached end of service life

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Oxygen sensor reached end of life (occasional)
  2. 2. Oxygen sensor not connected properly; unstable signal during calibration (common)
  3. 3. Incorrect calibration method selected (occasional)
  4. 4. Oxygen sensor not yet calibrated (common)
First check

Verify oxygen sensor connection to FiO2 cord

Test point
Oxygen sensor connector and cord
Expected
Sensor fully seated and locked in connector

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Pacing detected

Pacemaker-like complexes detected by the monitor

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Patient has pacemaker (expected) (common)
  2. 2. Patient does not have pacemaker (occasional)
  3. 3. Electric blanket causing false pacing detection (occasional)
  4. 4. Monitoring neonate ECG (occasional)
First check

Confirm patient has pacemaker

Test point
Patient medical history and chart
Expected
Pacemaker implant confirmed if present

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Remote control does not function

Remote control fails to operate or control the bedside monitor

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Batteries not inserted or polarity incorrect (common)
  2. 2. Remote control batteries weak (common)
  3. 3. Wrong bed selected (common)
  4. 4. Remote control display number incorrect (common)

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Respiration waveform and rate unstable (impedance method)

Respiratory impedance signal and rate readings are inconsistent or fluctuate

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Electrode positions inappropriate for respiration measurement (common)
  2. 2. Electrode contact poor (common)
  3. 3. Resp-Imp Noise Reduction off and waveform amplitude too small (occasional)
  4. 4. Resp-Imp Noise Reduction on and respiration-heart rate timing coincide (occasional)

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Respiration waveform not displayed (impedance method)

Respiratory impedance measurement does not produce waveform on display

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Resp-Imp Measurement set to Off (common)
  2. 2. Electrodes, leads, or ECG connection cord not connected properly (common)
  3. 3. Electrode dry or poor attachment to skin (common)
  4. 4. High contact resistance between skin and electrode (common)

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SpO2 cannot detect pulse patient safety

SpO2 unable to detect pulse wave; peripheral circulation insufficient

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Insufficient peripheral circulation for SpO2 measurement (common)
  2. 2. Probe attached too tightly; obstructing circulation (common)
  3. 3. Probe not attached to patient properly (common)
  4. 4. Related alarms ('Light Interference', 'Check Probe Site', 'Detecting Pulse') (occasional)

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SpO2 probe failure

SpO2 probe is damaged, short-circuited, or connection cord is faulty

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Probe damaged (occasional)
  2. 2. Probe short-circuited (occasional)
  3. 3. SpO2 connection cord faulty (occasional)
  4. 4. Probe faulty; replace cord if problem persists (occasional)

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SpO2 signal level degradation or probe attachment issue patient safety

Probe attachment is improper or signal degradation is detected when checking SpO2 signal level with AY-661P or AY-663P probe

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Attachment site is thick (common)
  2. 2. Probe is deteriorated (occasional)
  3. 3. Probe is deteriorated or damaged (occasional)
  4. 4. Attachment site is cold or probe attached too tightly (occasional)
First check

Connect SpO2 probe to unit

Test point
SpO2 input connector
Expected
Probe properly connected

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The 12-lead analysis result is not correct patient safety

12-lead ECG analysis produces inaccurate or incorrect interpretation results

Ranked causes

  1. 1. There was body movement when the waveforms for analysis were taken in (common)
  2. 2. Electrodes were detached (common)
  3. 3. The patient's gender is not entered for the patient information (occasional)
  4. 4. The patient's date of birth is not entered for the patient information (occasional)

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The waveform or measured value is not displayed

EEG waveform or parameter values missing from screen despite unit connection

Ranked causes

  1. 1. The multi-link cable is not connected properly (common)
  2. 2. The software does not support this unit (rare)
  3. 3. The screen layout is Fixed and the parameter is not set to display (common)
  4. 4. The disposable EEG electrodes are not applied or are detached (AE-120A) (common)

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Ventilator measured value not displayed

Ventilation data from connected ventilator does not appear on bedside monitor display.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Ventilator not connected to bedside monitor properly (common)
  2. 2. Interface or cable connected to wrong socket on ventilator (common)
  3. 3. Communication settings do not match (common)
  4. 4. Measured value is out of display range (occasional)

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Accuracy of C and R measurements is low

Compliance and airway resistance values show poor accuracy or appear unreliable.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Patient has spontaneous breathing (common)
  2. 2. Auto PEEP is applied (occasional)
  3. 3. Flow gas is leaking (occasional)

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Anesthetic gas measuring accuracy not within acceptable range patient safety

CO2, O2, N2O, or isoflurane concentration values displayed on bedside monitor fall outside specified tolerance margins during calibration gas flow.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Calibration gas cylinder pressure too low (common)
  2. 2. Multigas unit requires gas calibration after accuracy check failure (common)
  3. 3. Water trap or sampling line connection improper or contaminated (occasional)
First check

Check flow regulator pressure meter reading

Test point
Pressure meter on flow regulator
Expected
0.1 MPa or higher, ≥0.1 MPa

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BIS Connector Off message (BIS Processor/BISx) patient safety

Termination alarm, BIS digital signal converter cable or connection cord disconnected.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Digital signal converter cable disconnected from module (common)
  2. 2. BIS parameter connection cord disconnected (common)
  3. 3. Connection cord faulty (occasional)
First check

Verify digital signal converter cable to module

Test point
Converter cable (dark gray) at module
Expected
Cable fully seated on module connector

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BIS monitor measured value not displayed

Bispectral index value when connecting standalone BIS monitor does not appear on bedside monitor

Ranked causes

  1. 1. BIS monitor not connected to bedside monitor properly (common)
  2. 2. Interface connected to wrong socket on BIS monitor (common)
  3. 3. Communication settings do not match (occasional)
First check

Verify BIS monitor connected via QF interface to bedside monitor

Test point
QF series interface connectors at both units
Expected
QF interface properly connected between BIS monitor and bedside monitor per manual

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BIS Sensor Failure message (BIS Processor/BISx) patient safety

Silence alarm, water on sensor, sensor dirty, or BIS sensor faulty.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Water on BIS sensor (occasional)
  2. 2. BIS sensor dirty (occasional)
  3. 3. BIS sensor faulty (occasional)
First check

Inspect BIS sensor surface for moisture or contamination

Test point
Sensor electrodes and adhesive
Expected
Dry, clean sensor surface

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Cannot measure CO2 with sidestream AG-400RK unit

CO2 value cannot be obtained when using AG-400RK sidestream unit

Ranked causes

  1. 1. FilterLine is clogged (common)
  2. 2. Exhaust gas adapter is clogged (common)
  3. 3. CO2 unit is faulty (rare)
First check

Inspect FilterLine for blockage

Test point
FilterLine
Expected
Clear, unobstructed flow path

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Cannot measure NIBP - general failure

Non-invasive blood pressure measurement fails to complete or obtain results

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Noise interference preventing pressure calculation (occasional)
  2. 2. Air hose bent or squeezed (common)
  3. 3. Cuff worn out or damaged (common)
First check

Inspect air hose for obstructions or damage

Test point
Air hose along entire length
Expected
Hose straight, unfolded, free of bends or kinks

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Cardiac output measurement differs from expected value patient safety

Calculated cardiac output value displayed on bedside monitor does not match expected clinical value or previous measurements.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Settings are incorrect (common)
  2. 2. ScvO2 cannot be measured (affects calculation) (occasional)
  3. 3. Cardiac output was measured by dye dilution method (temporal issue) (occasional)

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CCO measured value not displayed with CCO monitor

Continuous cardiac output data from connected CCO monitor does not appear on bedside monitor display.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. CCO monitor not connected to bedside monitor properly (common)
  2. 2. Interface or cable connected to wrong socket on CCO monitor (common)
  3. 3. Communication settings do not match (common)

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CCO waveform inaccuracy

Screen message 'Silence CCO Check Waveform' appears; CO measurement unreliable

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Poor arterial waveform quality (common)
  2. 2. Inappropriate IBP line (occasional)
  3. 3. Prolonged waveform inaccuracy (occasional)

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More symptoms

  • CO Catheter Not Connected message
  • CO2 check external device (Microcap/Micropod)
  • CO2 connector off
  • CO2 overheat (AG-400RK unit)
  • CO2 value is low with sidestream AG-400RK unit
  • Communication loss with network device
  • Core unit overheating
  • Dashes displayed on window
  • Device communication interrupted
  • External device communication interrupted
  • FiO2 connection cord disconnected from input unit
  • Gas calibration cannot be done
  • IBP Check Sensor message
  • Incompatible parameter connected
  • Input unit communication error
  • Measure lamp on AG-400RK unit does not light
  • Microcap or Micropod external instrument value not displayed
  • Mixed anesthetic agents detected simultaneously
  • Multigas unit front panel lamp does not light
  • Multigas/flow unit front panel lamp does not light
  • Multilink configuration error
  • NIBP Weak Pulse message
  • NMT sensor connections incomplete
  • No sync sound output from bedside monitor
  • Oxygen sensor disconnected or damaged
  • Respiration impedance signal noise
  • Respiration thermistor connector off
  • Respiration waveform amplitude small or becomes baseline (thermistor method)
  • Sample gas outlet connection error
  • ScvO2 measurement data differs from expected value
  • SpO2 check external device
  • SpO2 detecting pulse
  • SpO2 weak pulse
  • Temperature Check Sensor message
  • The measured value for the transcutaneous monitor is not displayed
  • Water trap missing or improperly attached
  • WLAN transport failed to start
  • AA-910P multi amp unit disconnected
  • AC power disconnected or failure
  • AE-120A EEG head set power or start switch held during measurement
  • AE-120A EEG head set wireless communication interrupted
  • AE-920P neuro unit multilink cable disconnected
  • AE-920P neuro unit receiver disconnected
  • AP sensor error
  • AP zero calibration error
  • Arrhythmia alarm occurs frequently with normal heart rate
  • Backup battery charging
  • Bedside monitor clock display incorrect
  • Bedside monitor screen dark or dim
  • BIS Check External Device message (BIS Monitor)
  • BIS processor/BISx measured value not displayed
  • Calculated parameter values differ from bedside monitor display
  • Cannot turn on bedside monitor power
  • CCO connector disconnected
  • CCO zero balance unstable
  • CCO/PCCO measured value not displayed with APCO/IBP processor
  • Clock failure
  • CO Blood Temperature Out Of Range message
  • CO Connector Off message
  • CO Injectate Temperature Out Of Range message
  • CO Irregular Curve message
  • CO2 calibration error
  • CO2 check CO2 cell
  • CO2 check device (AG-400RK unit)
  • CO2 device failure (AG-400RK unit)
  • CO2 device failure (Microcap/Micropod)
  • CO2 waveform does not appear
  • Communication Error message with central monitor or receiving instrument
  • EEG connector disconnected
  • Electrode impedance out of range
  • Flow/Paw calibration error
  • Gas warming up in progress
  • IBP Check Label message
  • IBP Connector Off message
  • IBP Out Of Range message
  • IBP Zero Out of Range message
  • IBP Zero Unstable message
  • Input signal amplitude incorrect (standard sensitivity check failed)
  • Input unit disconnected or improperly connected
  • Measured value and waveform not displayed on window
  • Measurement value out of calibration range
  • Multigas unit front panel lamp lights in orange
  • Multigas/flow unit front panel lamp lights in orange
  • Multigas/flow unit measured value and waveform not displayed
  • Multiple anesthetic machines or multigas units connected
  • Network printer connection failed
  • NIBP Air Leak alarm
  • NIBP Cannot Detect Pulse message
  • NIBP Connector Off message
  • NIBP cuff suddenly inflates unexpectedly
  • NMT communication error with bedside monitor
  • No flow sensor detected
  • No invasive blood pressure value appears on window
  • No SpO2 data displayed with Masimo probe
  • No SpO2-2 data displayed with Nihon Kohden probe
  • O2 measured value displays as dashes
  • O2 measured value is abnormal
  • Paper not feeding from recorder
  • PiCCO calibration error
  • PiCCO catheter unavailable
  • ProAQT calibration error
  • Recording is faint
  • Red LED on CO2 adapter blinking
  • Respiration thermistor check sensor alarm
  • ScvO2 cannot be measured
  • Sine wave noise on pulse wave
  • Small injectate temperature change
  • SpO2 check probe site
  • SpO2 external device check (non-Nihon Kohden)
  • System does not start normally
  • Temperature Check Label message
  • Temperature Connector Off message
  • Temperature value not displayed on window
  • The waveform trace is interrupted (AE-120A)
  • TOF monitoring device disconnected
  • Water trap, sample line or exhaust tubing clogged or bent
  • Waveforms recorded but trend and list cannot
  • A-Fib recall data cannot be displayed on destination monitor
  • Abnormal noise or smell from EEG head set
  • Acquiring PWTT Data message
  • AE-120A EEG head set wireless signal quality poor
  • Alarm occurring on connected ventilator
  • Analog external instrument disconnected from bedside monitor
  • Anesthetic machine disconnected from bedside monitor
  • AP sensor not connected
  • AP zero imbalance
  • Arrhythmia analysis disabled
  • Auto lead change occurred
  • Balloon burst during CO measurement
  • Bedside monitor overheating
  • BIS Alarm message (BIS Monitor)
  • BIS Error message (BIS Monitor)
  • BIS High Impedance message
  • BIS Impedance Checking message
  • BIS Module Failure (BIS Processor/BISx)
  • BIS Noise message
  • BIS Parameter Duplicated message (BIS Monitor)
  • BIS Parameter Duplicated message (BIS Processor/BISx)
  • BIS processor operation check
  • BIS Sensor Expired message (BIS Processor/BISx)
  • BIS Simulated Data message
  • Blood congestion from frequent NIBP measurement
  • Blood pressure waveform not output from BP OUT socket
  • BSM-1700 battery pack not installed
  • Calibration: Gas measuring accuracy for AG-920RK and GF-100 series multigas units
  • Calibration: Gas measuring accuracy for GF-200 and GF-300 series multigas units (accuracy check only)
  • Cannot check BIS impedance
  • Cannot connect cuff to air hose
  • CCO measurement unstable
  • CCO monitor alarm active
  • CCO monitor error
  • CCO parameter duplicated
  • CCO patient information missing
  • CCO zero imbalance
  • CCO zeroing complete
  • Cerebral/somatic oximeter disconnected from bedside monitor
  • CeVOX module disconnected
  • CeVOX module warming up
  • CO Computing CO message
  • CO Detecting Baseline message
  • CO Inject message
  • CO Injection Timeout message
  • CO Out Of Range message
  • CO Parameter Duplicated message
  • CO2 adapter failure
  • CO2 calibration in progress (AG-400RK unit)
  • CO2 cell off (TG-970P, TG-980P)
  • CO2 change scrubber (AG-400RK unit)
  • CO2 external device failure (Microcap/Micropod)
  • CO2 line block (AG-400RK unit)
  • CO2 line block (Microcap/Micropod)
  • CO2 measured value is high
  • CO2 no filterline (AG-400RK unit)
  • CO2 no filterline (Microcap/Micropod)
  • CO2 not calibrated
  • CO2 parameter duplicated
  • CO2 parameter duplicated (Microcap/Micropod)
  • CO2 please wait (AG-400RK unit)
  • CO2 purging (AG-400RK unit)
  • CO2 purging (Microcap/Micropod)
  • CO2 sensor failure
  • CO2 value is high with sidestream AG-400RK unit
  • CO2 warming up (AG-400RK unit)
  • CO2 warming up (Microcap/Micropod)
  • Connected parameter device failure
  • Core unit CPU reset
  • Cuff pressure does not hold or leaks excessively
  • Cursor moves or window opens without touch
  • Dashes displayed on flow/paw window
  • Dots missing from recording
  • Duplicate analog communication cable labels
  • Duplicate PiCCO parameter
  • Duplicate TOF parameter
  • ECG cannot analyze
  • ECG low millivolt signal
  • ECG module failure
  • EEG baseline reset
  • EEG calibrating
  • EEG device communication error
  • EEG device failure
  • EEG electrode impedance too high
  • EEG head set abnormally hot
  • EEG head set LEDs do not light on power-on
  • EEG impedance checking
  • Electrode attached correctly but message displayed; waveform not shown
  • Electrode detachment not detected
  • Error condition on connected ventilator
  • Expiration and inspiration phases reversed (thermistor method)
  • External CCO device disconnected
  • Flow/Paw calibration complete
  • Flow/Paw device failure
  • Flow/Paw measurement out of range
  • Flow/Paw zeroing in progress
  • Gas calibration complete (informational)
  • Gas calibration in progress (informational)
  • Gas measurement PCWP measuring (informational)
  • Gas module overheat (GF-200/GF-300 series)
  • Gas purging operation in progress
  • High-cut filter response out of specification
  • IBP Catheter Disconnect message
  • IBP displays 0 mmHg when using JP-911P interface
  • IBP Not Zero message
  • IBP Parameter Duplicated message
  • IBP Zeroing Complete message
  • IBP Zeroing message
  • Inflation speed outside acceptable range (adult/child mode)
  • Inflation speed outside acceptable range (neonate mode)
  • Inflation Time Passed message
  • Injectate temperature too high
  • Input unit battery pack problem
  • Input unit disconnected during transport
  • Input unit not connected or not ready
  • Input unit not transmitting data to bedside monitor
  • Input unit power error
  • Internal gas module tube clogged
  • LED on remote control does not blink or light
  • Menu window does not close
  • MOTION waveform not responding to head set movement
  • Multilink power error
  • Multiple AA-910P multi amp units connected
  • Multiple FiO2 connection cords connected
  • Multiple JA-920P interface units connected
  • Multiple neuro units connected to bedside monitor
  • Multiple oximeters connected to bedside monitor
  • Multiple transcutaneous monitors connected
  • Network cable not properly connected to printer
  • Neuro unit (AE-918P) EEG accuracy check
  • NIBP auto measurement does not start despite interval passing
  • NIBP calibration sensor readings out of tolerance
  • NIBP Check Interval Setting message
  • NIBP cuff does not inflate
  • NIBP cuff inflates rapidly with pressure rising quickly
  • NIBP Cuff Occlusion message
  • NIBP cuff suddenly deflates during inflation
  • NIBP data appears dark or shows dashes on window
  • NIBP Diastolic Out Of Range message
  • NIBP High Cuff Pressure alarm
  • NIBP Inflation Pressure low message
  • NIBP Measurement Time-Out
  • NIBP Module Failure
  • NIBP Out Of Range message
  • NIBP pressure does not rise
  • NIBP Remeasuring message
  • NIBP Safety Circuit Running message displayed
  • NIBP Systolic Out Of Range message
  • NIBP Zeroing message
  • NMT module calibration failed
  • NMT module malfunction
  • NMT module not calibrated
  • NMT temperature sensor not connected
  • No BIS data displayed on window
  • No CO data displayed on window
  • No O2 data on window
  • No printing from recorder (paper feeding only)
  • No recording paper loaded
  • No SpO2 data displayed with Nellcor probe
  • Not enough free space in USB memory
  • Nothing appears on remote control display window
  • Nothing appears on the EEG window
  • Oxygen sensor calibrating (informational)
  • Parameter connector disconnected
  • Patient body temperature too low for TOF measurement
  • PCWP automatic measurement fails
  • PCWP measurement not recognized
  • PiCCO catheter disconnected
  • PiCCO catheter not connected
  • PiCCO check external device
  • PiCCO external device disconnected
  • PiCCO external device error
  • PiCCO monitor alarm active
  • PiCCO monitor error
  • PiCCO parameter duplicated
  • Please Wait message
  • Power lamps blinking on VL-190P LCD and core unit
  • Power unit failure in core unit
  • Printed characters garbled; data cannot print
  • Printer is busy
  • Printer network settings incorrect
  • Printer not powered on
  • Printer out of order
  • ProAQT sensor expired
  • ProAQT sensor LED not pulsating or orange LED lights
  • PWTT Uncal message
  • Recorder door open
  • Recorder operates only some of the time
  • Recorder unit faulty
  • Recorder unit not connected
  • Recorder unit not installed or icon disabled
  • Recording paper not loaded properly
  • Recording start position inaccurate
  • Recording starts suddenly without key operation
  • Respiration impedance measurement off
  • Respiration rate inaccurate (thermistor method)
  • Respiration thermistor parameter duplicated
  • Respiration waveform not displayed (thermistor method)
  • Safety circuit over-pressure limit not functioning (adult/child mode)
  • Safety circuit over-pressure limit not functioning (neonate mode)
  • ScvO2 ambient temperature high
  • ScvO2 calibration error
  • ScvO2 light interference
  • ScvO2 module internal error
  • ScvO2 module overheat
  • ScvO2 signal too high
  • ScvO2 signal too low
  • Solenoid valve operation (V1 quick exhaust, V2 slow exhaust) out of specification
  • Sometimes the waveform becomes flat
  • SpO2 cannot measure
  • SpO2 external device alarm
  • SpO2 external device error
  • SpO2 external device parameter duplicated
  • SpO2 light interference
  • SpO2 module failure
  • SpO2 no probe
  • SpO2-2 parameter duplicated
  • SQI bar graph not displayed on home screen
  • Standby lamp on AG-400RK CO2 unit does not light
  • SVV highly variable pulse rate
  • Tb signal unstable
  • TD measurement limit reached
  • TD measurement timeout
  • TD slow injection
  • TD temperature sensor error
  • Temperature Parameter Duplicated message
  • The analog waveform is not displayed
  • The impedance check was not performed correctly (AE-120A)
  • The measured value for the cerebral/somatic oximeter is not displayed
  • The same waveform appears in a different channel (AE-120A)
  • The tcPO2/tcPCO2 measured value displayed on the bedside monitor is abnormal
  • The waveform of a channel including optional electrodes is flat (AE-120A)
  • Thrombosis risk from NIBP measurement
  • Time constant out of specification
  • Time zone mismatch between monitors
  • TOF acceleration signal too high during calibration
  • TOF acceleration signal too low during calibration
  • TOF acceleration signal unstable during calibration
  • TOF device error
  • TOF measured value not displayed
  • TOF measurement stimulus applied too soon after previous measurement
  • TOF supramaximal stimulation current not found
  • TOF temperature sensor out of measurement range
  • Touch position misaligned on LCD screen
  • Touch screen keys not responding to input
  • Touch screen location misalignment
  • Transcutaneous monitor disconnected from bedside monitor
  • Unspecified accuracy (AG-920RK only)
  • Upper or lower limit alarm occurring
  • USB keyboard or mouse not functioning
  • Ventilator connection conflict
  • Ventilator disconnected from bedside monitor
  • Visual inspection of BIS processor (QE-910P)
  • Visual inspection of EEG head set (AE-120A) and accessories
  • Visual inspection of multigas unit (AG-920RK, GF-100, GF-200, GF-300 series)
  • Visual inspection of multilink cable and wireless receiver (AE-920P neuro unit)
  • Visual inspection of neuro unit (AE-918P)
  • Vital reaction detected during TOF pre-PTC phase
  • Water in water trap container
  • Waveform amplitude fails simple method check
  • Wireless signal loss or interrupted waveforms at 5 m distance
  • Zeroing complete

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Error codes

CodeMeaningTriggerSeverity
AC POWER ERRORAC power disconnected from monitor; AC power supply failure or power outlet failureAC power cable disconnected or power failure detectedcritical
Acquiring PWTT DataSystem acquiring pulse wave transit time calibration dataPWTT measurement initiationinfo
— AP Zero Cal ErrorAP zero calibration failedCircuit not open to air or pressure unstableerror
BIS AlarmAlarm condition on external BIS monitorBIS monitor generates alarmwarning
BIS Check External DeviceBIS monitor disconnected or communication errorBIS monitor cable disconnect or comm failureerror
BIS Check SensorBIS sensor, interface cable, or converter disconnected; impedance too highSensor/cable disconnect; high impedanceerror
BIS Connector OffBIS digital signal converter or parameter cord disconnectedBIS cable or connection cord removederror
BIS ErrorError condition on external BIS monitorBIS monitor detects errorerror
BIS High ImpedanceHigh impedance between BIS sensor and skinSensor-skin interface impedance elevatedwarning
BIS Impedance CheckingSystem checking electrode impedanceAutomatic impedance check during initializationinfo
BIS Module FailureBIS module hardware is faultyModule component failure detectedcritical
BIS NoiseElectromagnetic or physiological noise detectedNoise interference during BIS measurementwarning
BIS Parameter Duplicated (Monitor)Two or more BIS monitors connectedMultiple BIS monitor interfaces detectederror
BIS Parameter Duplicated (Processor)Two or more BIS sensors connected to BIS processorMultiple BIS sensors detectederror
BIS Sensor ExpiredBIS sensor past expiration date or use limitSensor expires after set date or number of useswarning
BIS Sensor FailureBIS sensor dirty, wet, or faultySensor condition deterioration detectederror
BIS Simulated DataDemonstration BIS sensor in use; data for demo onlyDemo sensor detectedwarning
— (blank screen during startup)PC function is starting or in recovery processNormal system startup or recovery in progressinfo
— (blank screen or error during operation)PC function was down and restart is in progressPC function shutdown detected and restart initiatedwarning
Change/Save PCWPOperator instruction to register PCWP data in hemodynamic systemPCWP measurement completed or manual measurement frozeninfo
Charging BatteryBackup battery is weak from prolonged AC disconnection or undergoing periodic charging cycleBackup battery voltage low or scheduled charging cycle activeinfo
— Check SSD cardSSD card has exceeded its service life expiration dateSSD card age reaches manufacturer end-of-life datewarning
Clock FailureReal-time clock failure due to low lithium battery or faulty RTC circuitRTC chip detects battery voltage low or circuit malfunctionwarning
CO Catheter Not ConnectedThermodilution catheter not connected to CO cordCatheter disconnect or missing connectionerror
CO Computing COSystem measuring and calculating cardiac outputThermodilution curve being processedinfo
CO Connector OffCO connection cord removed or disconnected from MULTI socketCO cord disconnect detectederror
CO Detecting BaselineSystem searching for baseline temperature curveCO measurement initiatedinfo
CO InjectSystem ready for injectate bolusCO measurement initialized and awaiting injectioninfo
CO Injection TimeoutInjectate not detected within timeout periodNo injectate detected after 4 min or 30 secwarning
CO Irregular CurveAbnormal thermodilution curve suggesting late return or shuntCurve analysis shows abnormalitywarning
Communication LossNetwork communication lost with bedside monitor or networked device; interbed monitor disconnectedNetwork cable disconnected; network settings incorrect; network communication timeout; hub failurewarning
CO Out Of RangeCalculated CO value outside monitor rangeCO result exceeds monitor limitswarning
CO Parameter DuplicatedTwo or more CO connection cords connectedMultiple CO cords detectederror
CO Tb Out Of RangeBlood temperature outside 15-45°C rangeTemperature measurement outside physiological rangewarning
CO Ti Out Of RangeInjectate temperature 27°C (81°F) or higherInjectate too warm for measurementwarning
CO Unstable BaselineBaseline unstable due to physiology or noiseBaseline instability detectedwarning
Deflate BalloonOperator instruction to deflate PCWP balloonPCWP measurement completedinfo
— EEG CALEEG system performing calibrationEEG calibration process initiatedinfo
— EEG CalibratingEEG calibration in progressCalibration routine runninginfo
— EEG High ImpedanceEEG electrode impedance exceeds acceptable level during impedance checkElectrode impedance measurement exceeds system thresholdinfo
— EEG Impedance CheckingEEG system performing electrode impedance check automaticallyAutomatic impedance check initiated by systeminfo
— EEG Low BatteryAE-120A EEG head set battery charge is low but not emptyRemaining battery charge approximately one hour or lessinfo
— EEG Resetting BaselineEEG baseline reset in progressBaseline reset routine runninginfo
— EEG Resetting BaselineEEG system resetting baseline for signalBaseline reset process initiatedinfo
— EEG Start Switch Press and Held During MeasSTART switch held down while measurement started on AE-120A head setSTART switch pressed and held during measurement initiationinfo
— EEG Start Switch PressedSTART switch activated during ongoing EEG measurementSTART switch pressed while measurement already in progressinfo
— esCCO Ready For CalesCCO system ready for calibration; required parameter data availableAll required parameters obtained and ready for calibrationinfo
— Flow/Paw Cal CompleteFlow/Paw calibration successfully completedZero calibration completesinfo
— Flow/Paw Out Of RangeFlow/Paw measurement exceeds valid rangeMeasurement value outside acceptable limitsinfo
— Flow/Paw ZeroingFlow/Paw zero calibration in progressCalibration procedure runninginfo
Freeze WaveformPCWP automatic measurement failed; manual mode requiredAutomatic PCWP analysis unable to completewarning
— - Gas Cal CompleteAir or gas calibration completed successfullyCalibration procedure finished without errorsinfo
— - Gas CalibratingGas or air calibration procedure in progressCalibration started and runninginfo
— - Gas PurgingGas module performing automatic sampling line purge to clear clogging (AG-920RK only)Sampling line clogging detected during operation (AG-920RK)info
— - Gas Warming UpGas module initializing after power-on or configuration changePower applied to gas module or instrument configuration changed (GF-100)info
Inflate BalloonPCWP measurement awaiting balloon inflationPCWP measurement initiated without balloon inflationinfo
Inflation Time PassedCuff inflation time exceeded maximum for patient categoryVenous puncture mode inflation exceeded time limitwarning
Input Unit DisconnectInput unit cable or connector not properly inserted; abnormality in input unit detectedInput unit physically disconnected or communication loss to input uniterror
Input Unit FailureCommunication error between input unit and core unit; abnormality in memory unit; or data transferred with mismatched time zone settingsInput unit cannot communicate with core unit; memory error detected; or time zone mismatch detected during data transfererror
Input Unit Pwr ErrorAbnormality in power voltage supplied to input unitPower supply to input unit fails or produces abnormal voltageerror
Interface Unit DuplicatedTwo or more JA-920P interface units connected to system simultaneouslySystem detects multiple JA-920P interface unitserror
Main Unit OverheatCore unit temperature exceeds safe operating thresholdInternal temperature sensor detects overheating conditionerror
MeasuringPCWP value measurement in progressAutomatic PCWP measurement startedinfo
Monitor OffInterbed monitor device is turned off or disconnected from networkInterbed device powered down or network disconnectedwarning
Multiamp Unit DisconnectAA-910P multi amp unit accidentally or intentionally disconnected from systemMulti-link cable disconnected from AA-910P unitwarning
MULTI AMP UNIT DUPLICATEDTwo or more AA-910P multi amp units connected to system simultaneouslySystem detects multiple AA-910P units on multilinkerror
Multilink Config ErrorAbnormality in QF series interface or IF series communication cable; multi-link cable damaged or short-circuited; faulty circuit operationCable communication fails or short circuit detected on multi-link cable; circuit board detects malfunctionerror
Multilink Power ErrorPower supply to multilink system is faulty or bedside monitor has internal power faultPower monitoring detects fault in multilink power supplyerror
NIBP Cannot Detect PulseSystem unable to detect patient's pulse during measurementPulse wave amplitude too small or cuff incorrectly positionedwarning
NIBP Check Interval SettingNIBP measuring at 1-minute intervals for extended durationContinuous NIBP measurement at 1-minute intervals for more than 30 minutesinfo
NIBP Connector OffAir hose disconnected from NIBP socketAir hose removed or loose connectionerror
NIBP Cuff OcclusionAir flow blocked in cuff tubingAir hose kinked or compressederror
NIBP Dia Out Of RangeDiastolic pressure exceeds monitor upper limitPatient diastolic blood pressure above monitor rangewarning
NIBP High Cuff PressExcessive cuff pressure appliedCuff pressure exceeds safety limit during measurementwarning
NIBP Inflation Press lowCuff inflation pressure insufficientPatient systolic pressure higher than expected or automatic inflation limit reachedwarning
NIBP Meas Time-OutNIBP measurement exceeded time limitMeasurement time exceeded due to artifact or physiological factorswarning
NIBP Module FailureNIBP measurement module is faultyModule hardware failure detectedcritical
NIBP Out Of RangeBoth systolic and diastolic pressures exceed monitor rangePatient blood pressure above measurement rangewarning
NIBP RemeasuringNIBP measurement restarted due to artifact or errorArrhythmia; body movement; shaking; air hose squeezing detected during measurementwarning
NIBP Safety Circuit RunningNIBP measurement stopped by safety circuitAir hose bent or squeezed during measurementwarning
NIBP Sys Out Of RangeSystolic pressure exceeds monitor upper limitPatient systolic blood pressure above monitor range (typically >260 mmHg)warning
NIBP Weak PulsePatient's pulse wave too small for NIBP detectionInadequate pulse amplitude or poor cuff applicationwarning
NIBP ZeroingZero balance adjustment in progressSystem initializing NIBP channelinfo
Not Enough Free Space in USB MemoryInsufficient free space on USB flash drive to save captured screen dataUSB drive free space falls below required threshold during screen capturewarning
— - O2 CalibratingOxygen sensor calibration in progressCalibration procedure startedinfo
— - O2 UncalOxygen sensor not calibrated or past end of service lifeSensor reaches end of life or lacks valid calibrationwarning
Parameter DuplicatedSame parameter type connected multiple times to systemSystem detects duplicate parameter or sensor connectionswarning
Parameter Not AvailableIncompatible parameter connected; mixed Nihon Kohden and third-party SpO2 probes; or incompatible sensor on restricted MULTI socketIncompatible parameter detected; multiple SpO2 measurement methods active; sensor connected to restricted socketwarning
— PiCCO Cal ErrorPiCCO calibration failedInvalid TD measurements or calibration dataerror
Please WaitMeasurement restarted too soon after pauseNew measurement started within 2 seconds of previous measurement stopinfo
— Power Switch Press and Held During MeasPOWER switch held down while measurement started on AE-120A head setPOWER switch pressed and held during measurement initiationinfo
Power Unit FailureAbnormality in power unit of CU-191R or CU-192R core unit detectedInternal power supply monitoring detects fault condition in power unitcritical
— ProAQT Cal ErrorProAQT calibration failedMissing CO value or AP measurementerror
PWTT UncalNIBP calibration not completed for PWTTPWTT measurement attempted without prior NIBP calibrationwarning
Recovery Anes AlarmAlarm condition detected on connected anesthetic machineAlarm occurrence on anesthetic machine devicewarning
Recovery Anes ErrorError condition detected on connected anesthetic machineError on anesthetic machine devicewarning
Recovery Battery Calibration ErrorBattery capacity calibration failed or is out of accuracyBattery calibration process failure or checksum errorwarning
Recovery Battery Charge FET ErrorBattery charge control FET (Field Effect Transistor) failureFET control circuit malfunction in battery packerror
Recovery Battery Charging AbnormalBattery charging process abnormal or blockedCharging circuit malfunction or battery not accepting chargeerror
Recovery Battery Charging Cell ImbalanceBattery cells have unequal charge levels causing imbalanceCell voltage imbalance detected during chargingwarning
Recovery Battery Discharge AbnormalBattery discharge process abnormal or blockedBattery discharge circuit malfunction detectederror
Recovery Battery Discharge Cell ImbalanceBattery cells have unequal discharge levels causing imbalanceCell voltage imbalance detected during dischargewarning
Recovery Battery EEPROM Access ErrorBattery pack EEPROM memory read/write errorMemory access failure during battery status checkerror
Recovery Battery Fuse CutSB-920P battery pack internal fuse has openedBattery pack circuit protection fuse activatederror
Recovery Battery Impedance AbnormalSB-920P battery pack internal impedance out of specificationBattery impedance measurement exceeds thresholdwarning
Recovery Battery Remaining Capacity AbnormalBattery remaining capacity calculation abnormalCapacity estimation failure or fuel gauge errorwarning
Recovery Battery Replacement LifeSB-920P battery pack has reached end of service lifeBattery age or cycle count reaches replacement thresholdwarning
Recovery Battery RSOC UnstableRemaining State Of Charge calculation unstable or inaccurateBattery charging capacity not accurately detectedwarning
Recovery Battery Temperature AbnormalSB-920P battery pack temperature is abnormally highBattery pack operating temperature exceeds safe limitwarning
Recovery Battery Thermistor ErrorBattery temperature sensor malfunctionThermistor circuit failure or sensor reading out of rangeerror
Recovery Battery Trickle Charge AbnormalTrickle charge maintenance function abnormalTrickle charge circuit malfunction detectedwarning
Recovery Battery Voltage HighSB-920P battery pack voltage exceeds safe operating levelBattery charging circuit abnormality detectederror
Recovery Battery Voltage LowSB-920P battery pack voltage below safe operating levelBattery pack voltage drops below minimum thresholdwarning
Recovery CCO AlarmAlarm active on external CCO monitorAlarm condition on CCO monitorerror
Recovery CCO ErrorError detected on external CCO monitorError condition on CCO monitorerror
Recovery Check Input Unit Battery (BSM-1700 series)Battery pack status abnormal in BSM-1700 series input unitBattery pack missing or defective in BSM-1700 unit detected on startupwarning
Recovery ECG Module FailureECG measurement module hardware malfunctionECG module circuit failure or internal communication errorerror
Recovery esCCO ErroresCCO measurement value out of range or PWTT invalidMeasurement outside acceptable range or invalid pulse transit timewarning
Recovery - Gas Line BlockGas measurement recovered after line blockage detectedBlockage detected and possibly cleared during operationwarning
Recovery Input Unit FailureCommunication error or abnormality between input unit and core unitCommunication failure or memory abnormality in input unit detectederror
Recovery or Silence A-FibAtrial fibrillation detectedIrregular atrial activity without P waves detected for sustained periodwarning
Recovery PC Board ErrorAbnormality in CU-191R or CU-192R core unit PC boardPC board voltage or internal communication error detectederror
Recovery PCCO AlarmAlarm active on external PiCCO monitorAlarm condition on PiCCO monitorerror
Recovery PCCO ErrorError detected on external PiCCO monitorError condition on PiCCO monitorerror
Recovery Speaker FailureSpeaker in CU-191R or CU-192R core unit is faultySpeaker circuit failure or audio output error detectedwarning
Recovery StO2 ErrorError condition detected on connected cerebral oximeterError on cerebral oximeter devicewarning
Recovery System Board Failure XXX (Board name)System board abnormality in specified board with voltage or communication errorBoard voltage out of specification or internal communication bus errorerror
Recovery System Failure PCPC function abnormality preventing normal operationPC subsystem failure or internal communication error detectederror
Recovery System Start Error XXX (Board name)Abnormality in specified system board or internal memory during startupBoard failure or memory error detected during system initializationerror
Recovery tcPO2/tcPCO2 AlarmAlarm condition detected on connected transcutaneous monitorAlarm occurrence on transcutaneous monitor devicewarning
Recovery TOF ErrorError on the TOF monitoring deviceTOF device detects internal errorerror
Recovery Unit Not AvailableIncompatible unit is connected to the systemIncompatible module or interface device detected during connectionerror
Recovery - Vent AlarmActive alarm on connected ventilator detected by monitorVentilator alarm condition transmitted to bedside monitorwarning
Recovery - Vent ErrorError condition detected on connected ventilatorVentilator error state transmitted to bedside monitorwarning
— ScvO2 Cal ErrorScvO2 calibration errorScvO2 calibration procedure failederror
Silence Analog Parameter DuplicatedDuplicate communication cable labels on analog external instrumentsTwo communication cables with same label connected simultaneouslywarning
Silence Anes Parameter DuplicatedMultiple anesthetic machines or multigas units connected to bedside monitorTwo or more anesthetic machines or multigas units connected simultaneouslywarning
Silence AP Sensor ErrorProAQT sensor connection errorProAQT sensor not connected or cable faultywarning
Silence AP Zero ImbalanceAP zero adjustment failedAP zero adjustment process failedwarning
Silence AsystoleAbsence of cardiac electrical activity detectedNo QRS complexes detected for sustained periodcritical
Silence BigeminyBigeminy pattern detected (every other beat premature)Alternating pattern of normal and premature beatswarning
Silence BradycardiaGeneral bradycardia (heart rate <60 bpm) detectedSustained heart rate below bradycardia thresholdwarning
Silence CCO Check Patient InformationPatient demographics not enteredPatient gender, age, or BSA missing from monitorwarning
Silence CCO Check WaveformArterial waveform not accurate for CO measurementPoor waveform quality detected during CO measurementwarning
Silence CCO Parameter DuplicatedMultiple CCO devices connected to core unitCCO monitor and APCO/IBP processor both connected to core unitwarning
Silence CCO UnstableCCO measurement unstable or unreliableUnstable CO output detected during measurementwarning
Silence CCO Zero ImbalanceZero balance not adjusted or invalidZero balance adjustment not performed or incompletewarning
Silence CCO Zeroing CompleteZero balance adjustment successfully completedZero balance adjustment process completesinfo
Silence CCO Zero UnstableZero balance adjustment unstable or unsuccessfulZero balance adjustment failure detectedwarning
Silence CoupletCouplet (two consecutive premature beats) detectedTwo consecutive premature beats detectedwarning
Silence Display DuplicatedMultiple displays connected in invalid configurationDisplay detected on both docking socket and Display 1 socket simultaneouslyerror
Silence Early VPCEarly ventricular premature complex detectedPremature ventricular contraction on T wave (R-on-T)warning
Silence EEG Battery EmptyBatteries in AE-120A EEG head set completely dischargedBattery level in head set reached zerowarning
Silence EEG Check ElectrodesEEG electrode impedance issue or disconnection detectedElectrode not in contact, disconnected, or impedance too highwarning
Silence EEG Check Electrodes1EEG electrode attachment or impedance problemPoor electrode contact or impedance too highwarning
Silence EEG Device FailureAE-918P neuro unit or multi-link unit faultyNeuro unit or multi-link unit hardware failurewarning
Silence EEG No CommunicationWireless communication lost between AE-120A EEG head set and AE-920P neuro unitWireless signal interruption between head set and receiverwarning
Silence EEG Parameter DuplicatedMultiple EEG neuro units with same parameter connected to bedside monitorTwo or more cables with same parameter or module connected to bedside monitor simultaneouslywarning
Silence EEG Place the Head Facing UpPatient's head is positioned to the side during EEG measurementPatient head turned to side during active measurementwarning
Silence EEG Unstable CommunicationPoor quality wireless signal between AE-120A EEG head set and AE-920P neuro unitWeak wireless signal quality between head set and receiverwarning
Silence esCCO Cal CompleteesCCO calibration completed successfullyCalibration process finished without errorsinfo
Silence esCCO Cal ErroresCCO calibration failed due to invalid CO value or parameter changesCalibration CO value out of range or patient parameters changed during calibrationwarning
Silence esCCO Check Cal ParameteresCCO calibration parameter error or missing dataRequired calibration parameters unavailable or invalidwarning
Silence Extreme BradyExtreme bradycardia (very slow heart rate) detectedHeart rate falls below extreme bradycardia threshold (typically <30-40 bpm)critical
Silence Extreme TachyExtreme tachycardia (very rapid heart rate) detectedHeart rate exceeds extreme tachycardia threshold (typically >180-200 bpm)critical
Silence Flow/Paw Cal ErrorFlow/Paw calibration failedVibration or electromagnetic noise during calibrationwarning
Silence Flow/Paw Device FailureFlow/Paw unit hardware failureFlow/Paw unit malfunction detectedwarning
Silence Freq VPCFrequent ventricular premature complexes detectedVPC frequency exceeds threshold (typically >5 per minute)warning
Silence - Gas Cal ErrorGas or air calibration procedure failedAutomatic calibration unable to complete successfullywarning
Silence - Gas Check GAS DeviceGas module communication or configuration error; multiple possible causesModule communication loss; measurement switch off; menu setting off; cable disconnect; communication error; power disconnecterror
Silence - Gas Check Sample LineGas module detects improper sample line connection or excessive pressure (AG-920RK only)Sample outlet connection or pressure fault detected during measurement (AG-920RK)warning
Silence - Gas Check Watertrap or Sample LineGas module detects water or blockage in sampling pathSystem detects water in trap or clogging during operationwarning
Silence - Gas Out Of RangeGas measurement value or calibration outside acceptable rangeMeasurement exceeds defined range or calibration invalidwarning
Silence - Gas OverheatGas module overheating detected; fan malfunction (GF-200/GF-300 series only)Internal temperature threshold exceededwarning
Silence - Gas Unspecified AccuracyGas measurement outside guaranteed accuracy range (AG-920RK only)Measurement value exceeds specified accuracy bounds (AG-920RK)warning
Silence HiQ-View Setting InconsistentSettings on bedside monitor and telemetry device are mismatchedSettings discrepancy detected between monitor and telemetry devicewarning
Silence Irregular RRIrregular RR interval pattern detectedBeat-to-beat intervals vary beyond normal variationwarning
Silence - Mixed GASMultiple anesthetic agents detected simultaneously in gas streamSystem detects two different anesthetic agents present at same timewarning
Silence MPU Module FailureMain processor unit module malfunctionCircuit operation abnormality in MPUcritical
Silence MultiformMultiform premature complexes detectedPremature beats of different morphologies detectedwarning
Silence NIBP Air LeakAir leak detected in NIBP systemCuff or air hose not connected or damagederror
Silence No Pacer PulsePacemaker pulse not detected when expectedPacing spike not detected during demand pacingwarning
Silence - O2 Parameter DuplicatedMultiple FiO2 connection cords connected simultaneouslySystem detects more than one FiO2 cord in MULTI socket(s)warning
Silence Pacer Non-CaptPacemaker pulse not capturing ventricle (loss of capture)Pacing spike present without corresponding QRS complexwarning
Silence PausePause in cardiac rhythm detectedBeat-to-beat interval exceeds pause threshold durationwarning
Silence PCCO Catheter DisconnectPiCCO catheter was removedPiCCO catheter disconnected from cordwarning
Silence PCCO Catheter UnavailablePiCCO catheter faulty or incompatibleCatheter malfunction or incompatibility detectedwarning
Silence PCCO Check Ext DeviceAP-170P hemodynamic unit internal errorInternal error detected on AP-170P unitwarning
Silence PCCO Ext Device ErrorAP-170P hemodynamic unit system initialization failedSystem initialization error on AP-170P unitwarning
Silence PCCO No CatheterPiCCO catheter not connectedPiCCO catheter not connected to JT-170P cordwarning
Silence PCCO Parameter DuplicatedMultiple CCO devices connectedTwo or more CCO devices detectedwarning
Silence PCCO ProAQT Sensor ErrorProAQT sensor expiredExpired ProAQT sensor in usewarning
Silence Prolonged RRProlonged interval between consecutive beats detectedBeat-to-beat interval exceeds normal rangewarning
Silence rSO2 Parameter DuplicatedMultiple cerebral/somatic oximeters connected to bedside monitorTwo or more oximeters connected simultaneouslywarning
Silence ScvO2 Ambient Temp HighAmbient temperature too high for CeVOX operationAmbient temperature exceeds operational limitswarning
Silence ScvO2 Light InterferenceExcessive ambient light detectedAmbient light exceeds safe level for measurementwarning
Silence ScvO2 Module ErrorCeVOX module internal errorCeVOX module hardware/software failurewarning
Silence ScvO2 OverheatCeVOX module overheatedModule internal temperature too highwarning
Silence ScvO2 Signal Too HighScvO2 probe signal too strongExcessive ScvO2 signal detectedwarning
Silence ScvO2 Signal Too LowScvO2 probe signal too weakWeak or missing ScvO2 signalwarning
Silence ScvO2 Warming UpCeVOX module warming up after power-onCeVOX module initializinginfo
Silence StO2 Parameter DuplicatedMultiple cerebral oximeters connected to bedside monitorTwo or more cerebral oximeters connected simultaneouslywarning
Silence SV TachySupraventricular tachycardia detectedRapid supraventricular rhythm >100-150 bpmwarning
Silence SVV:Highly Variable Pulse RateSVV measurement affected by high pulse fluctuationsExcessive pulse rate variation detectedwarning
Silence System Failure SettingsAbnormality detected in system settings configurationSystem settings checksum or validation error during startuperror
Silence TachycardiaGeneral tachycardia (heart rate >100 bpm) detectedSustained heart rate above tachycardia thresholdwarning
Silence tcPO2/tcPCO2 Parameter DuplicatedMultiple transcutaneous monitors connected to bedside monitorTwo or more transcutaneous monitors connected simultaneouslywarning
Silence Telemetry not ConnectedConnection between telemetry device and bedside monitor is interruptedSignal loss or communication dropout during HiQ-View operationwarning
Silence - TOF Communication ErrorCommunication error between NMT module and bedside monitorCommunication link between NMT and monitor fails or becomes unstablewarning
Silence - TOF Low TemperaturePatient body temperature below 32°C (89.6°F); TOF measurement unreliableTemperature sensor reading drops below 32°C (89.6°F)warning
Silence - TOF Module FailureNMT module internal hardware error detectedNMT module internal fault conditioncritical
Silence TOF Parameter DuplicatedTwo or more TOF monitoring devices are connectedMultiple TOF devices detected on single interfacewarning
Silence TrigeminyTrigeminy pattern detected (every third beat premature)Pattern of two normal beats followed by premature beat repeatingwarning
Silence V BradyVentricular bradycardia detectedSlow ventricular rhythm with wide QRS complexes at slow ratewarning
Silence - Vent Parameter DuplicatedVentilator communication connection already established; duplicate connection attemptMultiple ventilator connections or cable already connected when another connection initiatedwarning
Silence VFVentricular fibrillation detectedChaotic rapid ventricular electrical activity without organized complexescritical
Silence VPCVentricular premature complex detectedSingle or occasional ventricular premature beats detectedwarning
Silence VPC RunRun of ventricular premature complexes detectedMultiple consecutive premature ventricular contractions without intervening sinus beatwarning
Silence V RhythmAbnormal ventricular rhythm detectedSustained ventricular rhythm pattern detectedwarning
Silence VTVentricular tachycardia detectedRapid sustained ventricular rhythm >100 bpm without P wavescritical
Silence XXX (Parameter name) External Device FailureExternal monitoring device connected to parameter is faultyExternal device hardware malfunction detectederror
Silence XXX (Parameter name) Module FailureParameter measurement module hardware is faultyModule malfunction detected during measurementerror
Silence Zeroing CompleteZero adjustment successfully completedZero adjustment process completesinfo
— Tb Signal UnstableBlood temperature signal unstableUnstable Tb signal detectedinfo
— Tb Small Temp ChangeInjectate temperature change too smallTemperature change less than 0.1°C between injectate and bloodinfo
— TD Measurement LimitMaximum TD measurements reachedTD measurement storage fullinfo
— TD Slow InjectionInjection speed too slowSlow injection detected during TD measurementinfo
— TD Temp Sensor ErrorInjectate temperature sensor errorTemperature sensor malfunctionerror
— TD Time OutNo injection detected within timeout periodInjection not detected in expected time windowinfo
— Telemetry Alarm InactivatedAlarms are silenced or suspended on vital sign telemeter during HiQ-View useGZ-120P, GZ-130P, or GZ-140P telemeter has alarms silenced or suspendedinfo
Termination Analog Check External DeviceAnalog external instrument disconnected from bedside monitorCommunication cable disconnection between analog instrument and bedside monitorerror
Termination Analog Ext X Check SensorAnalog external instrument sensor or connection issueSensor disconnection or error on analog external instrumenterror
Termination Anes Check External DeviceAnesthetic machine disconnected from bedside monitorCommunication cable disconnection between anesthetic machine and bedside monitorerror
Termination AP Check SensorAP sensor or catheter disconnectedProAQT sensor or PiCCO sensor cable disconnectionerror
Termination Cannot PrintNetwork printer unable to accept print jobPrinter busy, offline, network issue, or configuration errorerror
Termination CCO Check External DeviceCCO monitor disconnected or communication errorCCO monitor not detected or communication failureerror
Termination CCO Check SensorCCO sensor connection error or faultCCO sensor disconnection, cable fault, or wrong sensor typeerror
Termination CCO Connector OffAPCO/IBP processor not properly connected to MULTI socketProcessor cord removed or disconnected from input unit MULTI socketerror
Termination Data Send ErrorNetwork data transmission from bedside monitor to central monitor failedNetwork communication error during data transmissionerror
Termination EEG Check DeviceEEG communication error or multi-link cable disconnectedCommunication failure or cable disconnectionerror
Termination EEG Check External DeviceEEG multilink cable communication error between AE-920P neuro unit and bedside monitorMultilink cable disconnected or communication error occurrederror
Termination EEG Check ScalpEEG electrode has been in prolonged contact with patient skin; skin condition check requiredProlonged EEG measurement over long periodwarning
Termination EEG Connector OffEEG connection cord removed or disconnectedEEG cord not connected to socketerror
Termination EEG Connector OffAE-920P neuro unit receiver disconnection or communication errorReceiver disconnected from AE-920P neuro unit or communication error occurrederror
Termination EEG Head Set FailureAE-120A EEG head set internal hardware failure detectedAbnormal current or voltage levels detected in head set electronicserror
Termination End A-FibAtrial fibrillation has ended and delay duration exceededA-Fib pattern ceases and configured delay time period elapsesinfo
Termination Flow/Paw Check DeviceFlow/Paw measurement switch off or connection errorMeasurement switch off, cable disconnected, or communication errorerror
Termination - Gas Device FailureGas module has encountered an internal hardware faultInternal gas module error detectedcritical
Termination - Gas No Watertrap or Sample LineGas module unable to detect water trap or sample lineSystem detects missing or improperly connected water trap/sample line at startup or during operationerror
Termination HiQ-View Connection FailureHiQ-View could not restart after bedside monitor restartHiQ-View restart failed after monitor rebooterror
Termination Input Unit DisconnectInput unit was disconnected without proper removal preparationInput unit physically removed while removal preparation not completederror
Termination No Flow SensorFlow tube disconnected or faultyFlow tube not detected or malfunctionerror
Termination - O2 Check SensorOxygen sensor disconnected or damagedFiO2 sensor connection lost or hardware failure detectederror
Termination - O2 Connector OffFiO2 connection cord not connected to MULTI socket of input unitFiO2 cord removed, disconnected, or loose in MULTI socketerror
Termination PCCO Check External DevicePiCCO monitor disconnected or communication errorPiCCO monitor not detected or communication failureerror
Termination rSO2 Check External DeviceCerebral/somatic oximeter disconnected from bedside monitorCommunication cable disconnection between oximeter and bedside monitorerror
Termination ScvO2 Check ModuleCeVOX module disconnectedCeVOX module not connected to AP-170P uniterror
Termination StO2 Check External DeviceCerebral oximeter disconnected from bedside monitorCommunication cable disconnection between cerebral oximeter and bedside monitorerror
Termination tcPO2/tcPCO2 Check External DeviceTranscutaneous monitor disconnected from bedside monitorCommunication cable disconnection between transcutaneous monitor and bedside monitorerror
Termination - TOF Cal Error1NMT module calibration procedure failedAutomatic NMT calibration unable to complete successfullyerror
Termination TOF Check External DeviceTOF monitoring device is disconnected or communication errorTOF interface disconnection or communication error detectederror
Termination - TOF Check SensorNMT sensor connections incomplete or looseNMT module unable to detect proper sensor connections at startup or during operationerror
Termination - TOF Check Temp SensorNMT temperature sensor not connected to moduleTemperature sensor connection lost or not establishederror
Termination - TOF Not CalibratedNMT module requires initial calibration before useNMT module connected without prior calibration or reseterror
Termination - TOF Pre PTC Response DetectedVital patient response detected during TOF pre-PTC calibration phasePatient muscle response detected during pre-PTC stimuluswarning
Termination - TOF Signal Too High1Acceleration signal during TOF calibration exceeds upper limitMeasured acceleration signal during calibration exceeds maximum thresholderror
Termination - TOF Signal Too Low1Acceleration signal during TOF calibration below lower limitMeasured acceleration signal during calibration falls below minimum thresholderror
Termination - TOF Signal Unstable1Acceleration signal during TOF calibration fluctuating or unstableAcceleration signal during calibration shows instability or excessive noiseerror
Termination - TOF Supramaximal Not Found1TOF supramaximal stimulation current could not be determined during calibrationNMT module unable to identify supramaximal stimulation levelerror
Termination - TOF Temp Out Of RangeTemperature sensor reading outside valid measurement range 20.0–42.5°C (68.0–108.5°F)Temperature reading exceeds or falls below sensor measurement limitswarning
Termination - Vent Check External DeviceVentilator communication interface lost or disconnectedVentilator interface or cable disconnected from bedside monitorerror
— Ti Injectate Temp HighInjectate temperature warmer than bloodInjectate temperature exceeds blood temperatureinfo
— - TOF Please WaitInsufficient interval since previous TOF stimulus operationTET or PTC stimulus applied within 2 minutes of prior measurementinfo
XXX Check DeviceCommunication interrupted with connected parameter device; communication error occurred; connection between unit and monitor disconnectedParameter device communication timeout; cable connection lost; communication protocol errorwarning
XXX Check External DeviceCommunication interrupted with external instrument; communication error; connection between external device and monitor disconnectedExternal device communication timeout; cable disconnected; communication protocol errorwarning
XXX Device FailureConnected parameter unit or external device is faulty or not functioningParameter device fails self-test or communication lost after connection confirmederror
XXX(Press) Catheter DisconnectArterial catheter disconnected from IBP lineIBP pulse absent and mean pressure ≤10 mmHgcritical
XXX(Press) Check LabelDuplicate or unrecognized IBP channel labelTwo or more IBP cords with same label or unrecognized labelcritical
XXX(Press) Check SensorIBP transducer disconnected or faulty; IBP cord damagedTransducer disconnect; cord damage; sensor failureerror
XXX(Press) Connector OffIBP connection cord removed from MULTI socketCord disconnected from monitor inputerror
XXX(Press) Not ZeroIBP zero balance not adjustedMeasurement attempted without zero balance calibrationwarning
XXX(Press) Out Of RangeIBP pressure measurement outside monitor rangePressure reading exceeds monitor limitswarning
XXX(Press) Parameter DuplicatedMore than eight IBP cords connectedAttempt to connect >8 IBP channelserror
XXX(Press) ZeroingZero balance adjustment in progressAutomatic zero balance procedure activeinfo
XXX(Press) Zeroing CompleteZero balance adjustment successfully completedZero balance procedure finishedinfo
XXX(Press) Zero Out of RangeZero balance value out of acceptable rangeZero point outside normal limitserror
XXX(Press) Zero UnstableZero balance adjustment unstable or circuit not exposed to airZero balance procedure encountered instabilitywarning
XXX(Temp) Check LabelDuplicate or unrecognized temperature probe labelTwo or more probes with same label or unrecognized labelerror
XXX(Temp) Check SensorTemperature probe disconnected or cord damagedProbe disconnect; cord damage detectederror
XXX(Temp) Connector OffTemperature cord disconnected from MULTI socketTemperature cord removed from monitorerror
XXX(Temp) Parameter DuplicatedMore than eight temperature cords connectedAttempt to connect >8 temperature channelserror
— XXX (Unit name) Power FailurePower output abnormality in specified unitPower supply output voltage out of specificationerror

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