GE BiliSoft 2.0 Operation Manual page 34

Symptom
Light output
measurement is
25% below
minimum rated
value.
Small Pad average:
(<27 μW · cm-2 · nm-
1.)
Large Pad average:
(<39 μW · cm-2 · nm-
1.).
Main unit cover,
handle or base plate
is cracked or
damaged.
Hour meter is not
working.
3-2
Likely causes
Fiberoptic pad 1. Make sure that the fiberoptic cable
connector is not
fully inserted into
2. Make sure that the surface of the fiberoptic
the light box.
3. Make sure that the fiberoptic lens has not
Fiberoptic light
pad and/or
fiberoptic lens are
4. Make sure that the average light output
discolored or
damaged.
Improper
5. Make sure to use a calibrated Ohmeda
measurement
setup.
LED module
6. Perform the comprehensive 6-point (small
needs replacing.
7. If the light output is still 25% below minimum
Unit was dropped 1. Remove the unit from service and seek
or damage by
impact with
2. All damaged parts must be replaced and unit
another object.
Fiberoptic pad 1. The hour meter only runs when the fiberoptic
connector is not
fully inserted into
the light box.
Hour meter
failure. 2. If the fiberoptic cable connector is fully
Troubleshooting steps
connector is fully inserted into the light box.
light pad is not damaged or discolored.
been damaged or discolored.
measurement is taken with the light pad on a
flat surface and that the pad is not covered
with a BiliSoft Pad Cover or Nest.
Medical BiliBlanket Meter II to take the light
output readings.
pad) or 9-point (large pad) check.
rated value, remove the unit from service
and seek assistance from service personnel.
assistance from service personnel.
checked to ensure no internal damage has
occurred.
light pad is illuminated. If the fiberoptic cable
connector is not fully inserted in the light box,
the LED module is automatically shut off and
the hour meter does not run.
inserted and the hour meter still does not
work, remove the unit from service and seek
assistance from service personnel.