Troubleshooting Definitions And Acronyms - GE PANDA Service Manual

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Definitions and Acronyms

4.5 Troubleshooting Definitions and Acronyms
Term
PCA
PCB
LCD
Mains
DMM
Digital Multimeter
PE
FE
E-Base
T-Stat
POST
Heat Control Processor
Main Application
Processor
Audio Processor
NCAS Processor
HFAS and NCAS
Probe Panel Interface
Board
SpO Flex Circuit
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HP Alarm
LP Alarm
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Definition
Printed Circuit Assembly.
Printed Circuit Board.
Liquid Crystal Display.
AC Electric Power Source.
Digital Multi-Meter. An electronic measuring instrument that combines
several functions in one unit.
An electronic instrument that measures electrical resistance.
Protective Earth Grounding Point.
Functional Earth Grounding Point.
Elevating Base.
Thermostat.
Power-On Self Test.
Microcontroller located on the Power PCA that controls the radiant heater.
Microprocessor located on the Control PCA that provides system
communication, control, and user interface.
Microcontroller on the Control PCA that provides Audio and Power Fail
functions.
Microcontroller on the Alarm/Light PCA that provides Hands-Free Alarm
Silence and Procedure Light control.
Hands-Free Alarm Silence and Non-Contact Alarm Silence (both refer to the
same feature).
Flexible Printed Circuit Assembly used to connect the rail harnesses to the
Control PCA.
Flexible Printed Circuit Assembly used to connect the SpO
SpO Probe Panel Connector.
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High Priority Alarm - rapidly repeating two-tone alarm.
Low Priority Alarm - single-tone alarm repeating every X seconds.
I/F PCA to the
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