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Philips IntelliVue MP90: troubleshooting and error codes

The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 128 documented symptoms for the Philips IntelliVue MP90, with 314 ranked causes, 233 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 26 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Symptoms

Pneumatic system shows problem caution

Module diagnostic reports pneumatic system failure; pump weak, occlusion detected, or system leakage indicated

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Weak pump (common)
  2. 2. Occluded pneumatics (common)
  3. 3. Defective cables (occasional)
  4. 4. Solenoid or air reference filter problem (occasional)
  5. 5. Flowrate problem (occasional)
  6. 6. Flow transducer incorrectly connected to flow restrictor (rare)
  7. 7. Pump problem (occasional)
  8. 8. Defective power supply (rare)
  9. 9. Defective main PC board (rare)

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AC LED does not light up caution

The AC power indicator LED fails to illuminate when AC mains are connected

Ranked causes

  1. 1. AC connection not OK (common)
  2. 2. LED defective (occasional)
  3. 3. Power Switch board not connected (occasional)
  4. 4. Power supply defective (occasional)
  5. 5. Secondary main board defective (rare)
  6. 6. Primary Video Board defective (rare)
  7. 7. Backplane Bottom defective (rare)
  8. 8. Primary Main Board defective (rare)

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Green Power On LED and Red Error LED remain off caution

Both power and error LEDs fail to illuminate after pressing power button on power supply

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Remote devices connected (common)
  2. 2. Power Switch Micro Controller hung (common)
  3. 3. Power switch board not connected (occasional)
  4. 4. Power Switch Board defective (occasional)
  5. 5. I/O Board defective (rare)
  6. 6. Primary Video Board defective (rare)
  7. 7. Primary Main Board defective (rare)

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Operating temperature shows problem caution

Module diagnostic reports excessive operating temperature; fan failure, insufficient airflow, or environmental conditions exceeded

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Defective fan (common)
  2. 2. Insufficient air circulation due to fan working inefficiently (common)
  3. 3. Operating environment for module falls outside of specified limits (occasional)
  4. 4. Defective IR measurement assembly head (rare)
  5. 5. Defective agent ID head (rare)
  6. 6. Defective power supply (rare)
  7. 7. Defective main PC board (rare)

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Span calibration failed patient safety

Gas span calibration check failed for one or more gas channels

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Zero calibration failed for indicated channel (common)
  2. 2. Incorrect agent selection or calibration values (common)
  3. 3. Flow rate problem (occasional)
  4. 4. Leakage problem (occasional)
  5. 5. Wrong calibration gas applied (occasional)
  6. 6. Empty calibration reservoir or gas canister (occasional)
  7. 7. Measurement assembly problem (occasional)
First check

Verify zero calibration passed

Test point
Gas Analyzer Calibration window
Expected
Zero calibration shows Passed for affected channel

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Zero calibration failed patient safety

AGM zero calibration check failed during startup or maintenance

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Solenoid or air reference filter problem (common)
  2. 2. Occluded pneumatics (common)
  3. 3. Flow rate problem (occasional)
  4. 4. Flow transducer incorrectly connected (occasional)
  5. 5. Pump problem (occasional)
  6. 6. IR measurement head problem (occasional)
  7. 7. Agent-ID problem (occasional)
First check

Verify air filter and solenoid function

Test point
Room air filter inlet during zero calibration
Expected
Air being pulled in at room air filter

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

Alarm occurs but no LED lights up

Alarm triggered but alarm LED does not illuminate

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Environmental Lighting too bright (common)
  2. 2. Remote Alarm Device not connected (common)
  3. 3. Remote Alarm Device defective (occasional)
  4. 4. Remote I/O board in wrong slot (occasional)
  5. 5. Remote I/O board defective (occasional)
  6. 6. Main Board defective (rare)

6 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

External device not receiving data

Data export from monitor to external device fails or produces no output

Ranked causes

  1. 1. MIB/RS232 port not configured for data export (common)
  2. 2. Wrong data export protocol driver configured (occasional)
  3. 3. Cable between device and monitor not connected or defective (common)
  4. 4. External device does not support data export protocol version (occasional)
  5. 5. Terminal concentrator does not support dynamic speed negotiation (rare)
  6. 6. MIB/RS232 board in wrong slot or defective (rare)

6 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

O2 assembly shows problem caution

Module diagnostic reports O2 sensor assembly failure; jumpers incorrect, calibration failed, or sensor defective

Ranked causes

  1. 1. O2 jumpers incorrectly set (common)
  2. 2. O2 sensor failed zero/span calibration (common)
  3. 3. Defective O2 sensor (occasional)
  4. 4. Defective cables (occasional)
  5. 5. Defective power supply (rare)
  6. 6. Defective main PC board (rare)

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Red Error LED stays on continuously caution

The red error indicator LED illuminates and remains on without going off

Ranked causes

  1. 1. External connected device defective (common)
  2. 2. I/O Board defective (occasional)
  3. 3. Backplane top or secondary main board defective (occasional)
  4. 4. Primary Video Board defective (rare)
  5. 5. Backplane Bottom defective (rare)
  6. 6. Primary Main board defective (rare)

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SpeedPoint attached to Remote Extension Device not functioning

SpeedPoint input control attached to remote extension device does not work

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Remote Extension Device not connected to monitor (common)
  2. 2. SpeedPoint not connected properly (common)
  3. 3. SpeedPoint defective (occasional)
  4. 4. Remote Extension Device defective (occasional)
  5. 5. Remote Device I/O board in wrong slot (occasional)
  6. 6. Remote Device I/O board defective (occasional)

6 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Agent ID assembly shows problem caution

Module diagnostic reports Agent ID assembly failure; software revision wrong, agent ID head defective, or power issue

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Wrong Agent-ID software revision (common)
  2. 2. Defective agent ID head (occasional)
  3. 3. Defective power supply (rare)
  4. 4. Defective cables (occasional)
  5. 5. Defective main PC board (rare)

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Agent identification missing patient safety

Anesthetic agent is not being identified or measured by AGM

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Sample line not connected (common)
  2. 2. Agent not being administered (occasional)
  3. 3. Agent-ID configuration incorrect (occasional)
  4. 4. Agent-ID cable connection issue (occasional)
  5. 5. Agent-ID assembly failure (rare)
First check

Verify sample line connected

Test point
Sample line connection
Expected
Sample line connected between circuit and AGM

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Communication problem from beginning

LED is steadily on; monitor and AGM cannot establish communication at startup

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Anesthesia software bundle not installed (common)
  2. 2. Incorrect RS232 configuration or MIB port settings (common)
  3. 3. Physical cable connection problem (occasional)
  4. 4. Monitor hardware failure (rare)
  5. 5. AGM motherboard failure (rare)
First check

Verify Anesthesia software bundle installed

Test point
Monitor software list
Expected
Anesthesia SW bundle #H30 present in Standby mode menu

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External display is blank

Monitor external video output not visible on connected display

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Video cable to external display not connected (common)
  2. 2. External display has no power (common)
  3. 3. External display is defective (occasional)
  4. 4. Video board defective (occasional)
  5. 5. Main board defective (rare)

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External touch display not functioning

Touch screen input on external touch display does not respond to touch input

Ranked causes

  1. 1. External Touch cable not connected (common)
  2. 2. External Touch driver configuration incorrect (common)
  3. 3. MIB Board defective (occasional)
  4. 4. External touch defective (occasional)
  5. 5. Main board defective (rare)

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INOP Check Alarm Lamps issued

INOP 'Check Alarm Lamps' is issued

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Remote Alarm Device not connected (common)
  2. 2. Remote Alarm Device defective (occasional)
  3. 3. Remote Device I/O board in wrong slot (occasional)
  4. 4. Remote Device I/O board defective (occasional)
  5. 5. Main board defective (rare)

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Keyboard or Mouse attached to Remote Extension Box not functioning

Keyboard or mouse connected through remote extension box does not work

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Remote Extension Box not connected or input device not connected (common)
  2. 2. Keyboard or Mouse defective (occasional)
  3. 3. Remote Extension Device defective (occasional)
  4. 4. Remote Device I/O board in wrong slot (occasional)
  5. 5. Remote Device I/O board defective (occasional)

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No central monitoring possible patient safety

Monitor cannot connect to central monitoring station or other monitors on wireless network

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Monitor out of range of access point (common)
  2. 2. Wireless Adapter has no power (common)
  3. 3. Firmware revision in adapter is wrong (occasional)
  4. 4. Wireless adapter defective (occasional)
  5. 5. Wrong configuration in wireless adapter or access point (occasional)

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AGM connected to RS232 port not functioning

AGM module fails to operate when connected to MIB/RS232 port

Ranked causes

  1. 1. MIB/RS232 port not configured for AGM (common)
  2. 2. Cable between AGM and monitor not connected or defective (common)
  3. 3. MIB/RS232 board in wrong slot (occasional)
  4. 4. MIB/RS232 board defective (rare)

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Alarm occurs but no alarm sound caution

Alarm triggered but no audible alarm sound is produced

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Audible alarm indicators switched off (common)
  2. 2. Volume set to 0 (common)
  3. 3. Speaker defective (occasional)
  4. 4. Sound amplifier defective (rare)

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Alarm occurs on screen but no LED or alarm sound on alarm device

Alarm message displays on monitor screen but remote alarm device does not respond

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Cabling not connected (common)
  2. 2. Cabling defective (occasional)
  3. 3. I/O board defective (occasional)
  4. 4. Remote Alarm Device defective (occasional)

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Green Power On LED remains off after button press on remote device caution

Power LED fails to illuminate when power button pressed on remote extension or remote alarm device

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Cable to remote device incorrect (common)
  2. 2. Remote device defective (common)
  3. 3. Power switch board cable not connected (occasional)
  4. 4. Remote device interface board defective (occasional)

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Keyboard or Mouse not functioning

Keyboard or mouse input directly attached to monitor does not respond

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Keyboard or Mouse not connected properly (common)
  2. 2. Keyboard or Mouse defective (occasional)
  3. 3. PS/2 I/O board in wrong slot (occasional)
  4. 4. PS/2 I/O Board defective (occasional)

4 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Measurement assembly shows problem caution

Module diagnostic reports IR measurement assembly failure; assembly head defective, power supply failed, or cable issue

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Defective IR measurement assembly head (common)
  2. 2. Defective power supply (rare)
  3. 3. Defective cables (occasional)
  4. 4. Defective main PC board (rare)

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Monitor alarm sound but not Remote Device

Alarm sound on monitor but not on Remote Alarm Device

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Remote Alarm Device not connected (common)
  2. 2. Remote Alarm Device defective (occasional)
  3. 3. Remote I/O board in wrong slot (occasional)
  4. 4. Remote I/O board defective (rare)

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Monitor alarmed, Nurse Call did not activate patient safety

System triggers alarm but Nurse Call relay does not signal external system

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Incorrect configuration (Relay latency, Relay trigger) (common)
  2. 2. Cable connection to monitor or nurse call system not correct (common)
  3. 3. Nurse Call Relay board in wrong slot (occasional)
  4. 4. Nurse Call Relay board defective (rare)

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No connectivity to PIC, no prompt or error message on monitor

Monitor has lost connection to Philips Information Center with no visible error indication

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Hardware defect - LAN cable not connected (common)
  2. 2. NGN Connector board in monitor defective (occasional)
  3. 3. Switch defect (occasional)
  4. 4. Configuration problem (occasional)

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No marker pulse displayed on monitor or no ECG-OUT signal to Defib high voltage

ECG marker signal or defibrillator output signal not present despite data path integrity

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Cabling not connected (common)
  2. 2. ECG OUT board defective (LED does not switch on at power-on) (occasional)
  3. 3. ECG OUT board defective (LED remains on >20 seconds) (occasional)
  4. 4. Main Board defective (rare)
First check

Disconnect MMS and Defib cables

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Optical path shows problem caution

Module diagnostic reports optical measurement path failure; sample cell contaminated or IR measurement assembly defective

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Defective or contaminated sample cell (common)
  2. 2. Defective IR measurement assembly head (occasional)
  3. 3. Defective power supply (rare)
  4. 4. Defective main PC board (rare)

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Power supply shows problem caution

Module diagnostic reports power supply voltage failure; pump weak, voltage rails out of specification, or defective supply

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Weak pump (occasional)
  2. 2. Defective power supply (common)
  3. 3. Defective cables (occasional)
  4. 4. Defective main PC board (rare)

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Print device Local unavailable status message

Status 'Print device Local 1 (Local 2) unavailable' issued. Printer job stalled.

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Printer not switched on (common)
  2. 2. Printer paper tray empty (common)
  3. 3. Cabling not connected correctly (occasional)
  4. 4. I/O board defect (rare)

4 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Printouts not as expected

Printed reports do not appear as expected

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Printer paper size not configured (common)
  2. 2. Printer resolution not configured (common)
  3. 3. Printer color support misconfigured (common)
  4. 4. Printer not compatible (rare)

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Recorder not communicating with system

Module not establishing communication with front-end FMS or system not configured properly

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Poor connection to front-end FMS (common)
  2. 2. Only one recorder module may be used with each monitor (occasional)
  3. 3. System not configured properly (occasional)
  4. 4. Too many modules connected (occasional)

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Alarm LEDs illuminate but no alarm sound issued

Remote alarm device LEDs light up but no audio alarm generated

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Wrong I/O slot (occasional)
  2. 2. Speaker defective (occasional)
  3. 3. Remote device I/F defective (occasional)

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CHECK MONITOR TEMP error caution

Temperature inside monitor exceeds safe operating limits

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Monitor ventilation obstructed (common)
  2. 2. Check environment for possible causes (occasional)
  3. 3. Main Board defective (occasional)

3 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Disappearing waves in warmup mode

Gas measurement waveforms disappear during AGM warmup; may reappear in normal mode

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Pump or flow delivery issue (common)
  2. 2. Exhaust line blockage (occasional)
  3. 3. Instrument startup transient (common)
First check

Disconnect exhaust tubing

Test point
Exhaust line
Expected
Exhaust tubing removed if present

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Frequent dropouts and network disconnects patient safety

Wireless connection frequently drops or disconnects during operation

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Excessive interference by other radio equipment or microwave ovens (common)
  2. 2. System capacity exceeded in coverage area (occasional)
  3. 3. Configuration problem (occasional)

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Gas measurement accuracy problems patient safety

Measured gas values are inaccurate; calibration failures or sensor issues

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Accessory damage or misconfiguration (common)
  2. 2. Sample line not connected (common)
  3. 3. Calibration error (occasional)
First check

Inspect accessories for damage

Test point
All tubing and connectors
Expected
No leaks, kinks, or visible damage

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Green On/Standby LED or Red Error LED remain off after button press caution

One or both of the power/error indicator LEDs fail to illuminate after pressing power button

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Power Switch Board not connected (common)
  2. 2. Power Switch board defective (occasional)
  3. 3. Main board defective (occasional)

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INOP BAD SERVER LINK issued

INOP BAD SERVER LINK is displayed

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Unexpected data detected on MSL (common)
  2. 2. FMS or MMS incompatible software revision (common)
  3. 3. Communication between components not functioning (occasional)

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INOP MsmtSrv not Supp message issued

INOP message 'MsmtSrv not Supp' is displayed

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Wrong Software Revision (common)
  2. 2. Too many measurement servers connected (common)
  3. 3. Unsupported type of measurement server (occasional)

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INOP Speaker Malfunction message

INOP 'SPEAKER MALFUNCTION' is displayed

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Speaker cable disconnected (common)
  2. 2. Speaker defective (occasional)
  3. 3. Sound amplifier on main board defective (rare)

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INOP Unsupported LAN error

Monitor displays unsupported LAN network error indicating network connectivity issue

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Network failure (common)
  2. 2. Monitor connected to wrong network (occasional)
  3. 3. IP address conflict after infrastructure re-installation (occasional)

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INTERNAL COMM.MALF. error

Problem with I2C Bus communication inside monitor

Ranked causes

  1. 1. External display communication issue (occasional)
  2. 2. Video board defective (occasional)
  3. 3. Main board defective (occasional)

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O2 calibration failed patient safety

O2 zero or span calibration check failed

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Flow rate error (common)
  2. 2. O2 span issue (common)
  3. 3. O2 sensor defective (occasional)
First check

Perform leakage check

Test point
O2 sensor flow path
Expected
No gas leakage detected

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Other Bed Overview not available patient safety

Monitor cannot display patient overview from other beds on network

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Configuration problem in PIC (common)
  2. 2. Switch configuration problem (occasional)
  3. 3. Feature not available for wireless beds (occasional)

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Red Error LED blinks (indicating cyclic reboots) caution

The red error LED blinks on and off repeatedly, indicating the monitor is repeatedly rebooting

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Hardware Failure (common)
  2. 2. Software Fault (occasional)
  3. 3. Hardware Failure (if software fix fails) (occasional)

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SETTINGS MALFUNCTION error

Problem during cloning process or corrupted settings memory

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Problem during cloning process (occasional)
  2. 2. Memory space for settings corrupted (occasional)
  3. 3. Main board defective (occasional)

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CHECK MENU LABELS error

Monitor menu labels corrupted or not matching configured defaults after cold start

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Memory space for menu labels corrupted (occasional)
  2. 2. Main Board defective (occasional)

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CHECK SETTINGS error

Monitor settings corrupted or not matching configured defaults after cold start

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Memory space for settings corrupted (occasional)
  2. 2. Main board defective (occasional)

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Communication problem during operation

LED flashing and INOP GA EQUIP MALFUNCT displayed; communication lost after startup

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Intermittent cable connection or internal monitor wiring issue (common)
  2. 2. Monitor motherboard failure (occasional)
First check

Verify AGM software and settings

Test point
Monitor Standby mode menu and RS232/MIB settings
Expected
Anesthesia SW #H30 installed and RS232/MIB correctly configured

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Front End Measurement Module not recognized

Flexible Module Server LEDs ok but Front End Measurement Module not recognized

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Measurement Module or Connector defective (common)
  2. 2. MSL voltage out of range (occasional)

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Gas measurement disturbed patient safety

Transient measurement disturbance or minor sensor issue occurring

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Minor transient IR head or O2 sensor problem (common)
  2. 2. Persistent IR head or O2 sensor issue (occasional)
First check

Observe measurement stability

Test point
Gas display readings
Expected
Stable readings within 10 seconds

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Measurement Server configuration not supported

Prompt message 'Measurement Server Configuration not supported' is issued

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Unsupported Measurement Server Extension connected (common)
  2. 2. Measurement Server defective (occasional)

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Measurement Server does not start but LEDs normal

LEDs are normal but server does not start up

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Communication lines broken in MSL cable (common)
  2. 2. MSL connector board defective (occasional)

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No Test Sound issued

The monitor does not produce the expected test sound during boot sequence

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Speaker defective (common)
  2. 2. Main board defective (rare)

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O2 measurement missing patient safety

O2 is not being measured or displayed by the AGM

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Sample line not connected (common)
  2. 2. O2 assembly failure (occasional)
First check

Verify sample line connected

Test point
Sample line connection
Expected
Sample line physically connected

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Paper not feeding properly

Recorder paper does not advance correctly during operation

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Paper roll off center (common)
  2. 2. Dirty roller (common)

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Poor print quality

Recorder produces low-quality or unclear printouts

Ranked causes

  1. 1. Printhead dirty (common)
  2. 2. Printhead failure (occasional)

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More symptoms

  • Print device Remote unavailable status
  • Print job could not be queued message
  • Prompt message no central assigned to this bed
  • Sample cell misaligned or loose
  • Agent ID head requires replacement
  • Agent identification head removal
  • Alarm on VueLink but no monitor sound
  • Alarm sound issued but no LEDs light up
  • Barometric pressure check performance test
  • Buttons on Remote Extension Device not functioning
  • Calibration: Anesthetic Gas Module
  • Calibration: Anesthetic Gas Module flowrate
  • Calibration: Anesthetic Gas Module safety and performance
  • Calibration: barometric pressure baseline
  • Calibration: Barometric pressure check and calibration
  • Calibration: Span calibration check
  • Calibration: Total flowrate in normal mode
  • Calibration: Zero calibration
  • CHECK INPUT DEVICES INOP message
  • CHECK INTERNAL VOLTAGE error
  • Diagnostic check performance test
  • ECG Out/Marker In function does not function
  • Fan check performance test
  • Fan requires replacement
  • Flat-cable connectors loose or damaged after sample cell replacement
  • Flowrate check performance test
  • INOP message CHECK NURSE CALL RELAY is issued
  • INOP SERVERLINK MALF message displayed
  • Leakage check performance test
  • Main PC board removal or replacement
  • Measurement does not appear on monitor
  • Measurement Module currently ignored message
  • Measurement Server does not start up
  • Measurement Server not supported unplug message
  • Module does not lock into FMS
  • MSL Power High INOP issued
  • MSL Power Off INOP issued
  • MSL Power Overload INOP issued
  • No connectivity in multi-access point coverage area
  • Normal operation check performance test
  • O2 sensor removal or replacement
  • Other Bed Alarms not appearing
  • Overview or Printing does not work
  • Power fuses require replacement
  • Power supply unit removal or replacement
  • Power-on and self-test check
  • Printing message but no report printed
  • Pump requires replacement
  • Pump test performance check
  • Recorder won't run
  • Red Error LED flashes
  • Red Error LED stays on
  • Remote input device attached to Remote Extension Device not functioning
  • Safety verification after service event
  • Sample cell pneumatic connections loose or damaged
  • Solenoid valve #1 removal or replacement
  • Solenoid valve #2 requires replacement
  • Span calibration check performance test
  • SpeedPoint Knob Rotation, Joystick Control or Selection control not functioning
  • System thinks door is open when it is not
  • System thinks recorder is out of paper when it is not
  • Too many modules of same type connected message
  • Top cover PC board requires replacement
  • Touch position invalid
  • Unrecognized Measurement Module in slot
  • Visual inspection after repair
  • Watertrap manifold and protector require replacement
  • Zero calibration check performance test

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Error codes

CodeMeaningTriggerSeverity
AGENT IDENT MALFAgent identification equipment malfunctionSerious Agent-ID assembly failureerror
AGENT IDENT ZERO FAILEDAgent ID zero calibration failedAgent identification sensor zero calibration failederror
AGT UNABLE TO MEASUREAgent measurement unable to measureAgent measurement failure or unavailableerror
Bad Measurement ServerMeasurement Server incompatible or defectiveIncompatible server connectederror
BAD SERVER LINKCommunication link to server badUnexpected data or incompatible softwareerror
Check Alarm LampsRemote Alarm Device problemAlarm device disconnected, defective, or misconfigurederror
CO2 UNABLE TO MEASURECO2 sensor unable to measureCO2 measurement failure or unavailableerror
GA EQUIP MALFGas analyzer equipment malfunctionAGM-monitor connection problem or AGM hardware failurecritical
GA INCOMPATIBLEAGM incompatible with monitorAGM software version incompatible with monitor versionerror
GA. NOT AVAILABLEGas analyzer not available or not responsiveAGM powered off or communication losterror
GAS AN ACCURACY ?Gas analyzer accuracy suspect or unknownMeasurement accuracy check shows values out of specificationwarning
GAS OCCLUSIONGas flow path occludedGas flow blocked internally or externallyerror
GA ZERO FAILEDGas analyzer zero calibration failedZero calibration routine could not complete successfullyerror
INOP GA EQUIP MALFUNCTGas analyzer equipment malfunctionAGM communication lost or hardware fault during operationerror
Measurement Server Configuration not supportedUnsupported Measurement Server Extension connected or server defectiveUnsupported extension or defective servererror
MSL Power HighExcessive power draw on MSLToo many modules connectedwarning
MSL Power OffMSL power shutdown due to overloadExcessive power for over 15 minutescritical
MSL Power OverloadShort circuit in MSL systemElectrical short detectedcritical
MsmtSrv not SuppMeasurement Server not supportedWrong software or unsupported server typeerror
N2O UNABLE TO MEASUREN2O sensor unable to measureN2O measurement failure or unavailableerror
O2 EQUIP MALFO2 equipment malfunctionO2 sensor or span calibration failederror
O2 UNABLE TO MEASUREO2 sensor unable to measureO2 measurement failure or unavailableerror
O2 ZERO FAILEDO2 sensor zero calibration failedO2 zero calibration could not establish valid baselineerror
SERVERLINK MALFMSL hardware communication faultyHardware malfunction in interfacecritical
SPEAKER MALFUNCTIONSpeaker or audio amplifier not functioningSpeaker cable disconnected or defectiveerror
XXX MEAS DISTURBEDGas measurement disturbed (N2O/CO2/agent/O2)Transient measurement error or sensor instabilitywarning

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