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I have a problem with a Nihon Kohden Cardiolife defibrilator, ERROR 3.

Is that a statement of a fact or a request for assistance?

Can somebody help me? I need information about this error (error 3), I don`t have a service manual.

Error 3 : The voltage of the high voltage cap dropping sharply after charging.

Is the charge lamp lit?
Yes: check contacts of the cap
No: Replace the HV cap.

WARNING: HV caps can contain voltages >5kV!!!!

(To clear error messages: Press Charge key while pressing cal key.)

Thank you very much for the assistance, before clear the error message, the charge didn´t works.
After clear the error messages, the charge works ok but the defibrillator charge itself and discharge alone too! thats is very strange, the swiches are ok.
Could you give me a suggestion about this problem?

It could be anything.

How accurate are the outputs? All +- 10%?
What is the AC only charge time to 360J (9.3-9.7 secs)
Which model is your defib?

All the outputs are +- 10%, the charge time is 9.5 secs and the model is: TEC 7100K

I had another look through the service manual and there is no 'check-list' that could assist. I cant see anything that could even resemble a suggestion of what caused your initial fault.

MMM,
Should we be giving out details like this over the net?
Anyone could use them.
Maybe better via secure email.
Comments please.

KM,
I think this is fine and not compromising safety or intellectual copyright.
John.