Spacelabs 92517
Spacelabs · Model 92517
Measurement of Respiration Rate and Carbon Dioxide N2O and O2 Compensation - Compensates for the presence of increased levels of nitrous oxide (N2O) and oxygen (O2) assuring measurement accuracy. Pressure Compensation - Automatically compensates for ambient barometric pressure assuring measurement accuracy.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Module does not sign on
HighSymptoms: Host monitor does not recognise the module.
Root cause: Interface PCBA fault, missing supply rails, a flash / software error, or a docking-connector fault.
A parameter drops out or reads wrong
MediumSymptoms: ECG, IBP, temperature or SpO2 intermittently drops or is implausible.
Root cause: Worn patient cable / connector, or a module input-board fault.
NIBP will not measure or is inaccurate
MediumSymptoms: NIBP times out, cuff will not inflate / hold, readings implausible.
Root cause: Internal NIBP pump or valve, a cuff / hose leak, or a pressure-transducer fault.
Invasive-pressure zero fault
MediumSymptoms: IBP channel will not zero, offset trace.
Root cause: Pressure input circuit or the transducer cable.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Patient cable set
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Interface PCBA
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
NIBP cuff and hose
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $R&R Easy
Internal NIBP pump / valve
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Module docking connector
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient cable set | Frequent wear item | $$ | Easy |
| Interface PCBA | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| NIBP cuff and hose | Frequent wear item | $ | Easy |
| Internal NIBP pump / valve | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Module docking connector | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Module does not sign on
- Cycle power to the module.
- Connect it with an extender cable and check the interface-board diagnostic LEDs.
- Verify the supply rails at the interface board.
- Replace the Interface PCBA if the rails are absent.
- For a flash / software error, contact Spacelabs Field Service.
Symptom: A parameter drops out
- Reseat the patient cable at the module.
- Swap in a known-good cable for that parameter.
- Dock the module on a different host to isolate module vs host.
- Inspect the docking connector for bent pins.
- Replace the cable or refer the module if the fault stays with it.