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Alarms and Warnings
Alarms are indicated by a combination of an audible alarm, flashing alarm indicator and a descriptive message in the display (except DOSE
WOULD EXCEED, DOSE UNDER & DOSE NOT PERMITTED which only have an audible alarm and message).
1. First press the
c
button to silence the alarm for a maximum of 2 minutes*, then check the display for an alarm message. Press
CANCEL
to cancel the alarm message.
2. If the infusion has stopped, rectify the cause of the alarm then press the
b
button to resume the infusion.
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If the pump initiates a safety processor alarm condition (an audible high pitched continuous shrill accompanied with a red
alarm indicator) and there is no error message displayed on the pump, remove the pump from service for examination by
a qualified service engineer.
*Configurable option.
Display
Description and Troubleshooting Guide
DRIVE DISENGAGED
The drive system has been disengaged during operation. Check the finger grips and the position
of the syringe.
OCCLUSION
Excessive pressure measured at the syringe plunger exceeding the alarm limit. Identify and
remove the cause of the blockage in the drive, syringe, or administration system before restarting
the infusion.
LINE OCCLUSION
Excessive pressure measured in the extension set at the pressure sensing disc exceeding the
alarm limit. Identify and remove the cause of the blockage in the drive, syringe, patient access
site, or administration system before restarting the infusion.
CHECK SYRINGE
Incorrect size of syringe has been fitted, the syringe has not been positioned correctly or has
been disturbed during operation. Check the syringe location and the position
.
A
CHECK SYRINGE
alarm may indicate the incorrect size of syringe has been fitted; the syringe
has not been positioned correctly, or has been disturbed during operation, for example, the user
opens the syringe clamp, or If the syringe plunger loses contact with the plunger button.
If there is no identifiable cause for the
CHECK SYRINGE
alarm(s) then the pump should be
removed from clinical use and examined by Qualified Service Personnel in accordance with the
Alaris Syringe Pump Technical Service Manual.
PRESSURE DISC OUT
The pressure disc has been removed from the pressure transducer during the infusion. The
infusion will stop. Replace the pressure disc then restart the infusion.
BATTERY LOW
Battery charge low with 30 minutes operation remaining. Battery indicator will flash and after 30
minutes a continuous audible alarm will indicate that the battery is exhausted. Reconnect to the
AC power supply to continue operation and charge the internal battery.
BATTERY EMPTY
The internal battery is exhausted. Connect the pump to the AC power supply.
NEAR END OF INFUSION
The pump is nearing the end of the infusion.This value can be configured.
END OF INFUSION
The pump has reached the end of the infusion. A pre-set volume will remain in the syringe to
minimise the risk of the infusion of air bubbles into the set. This value can be configured.
TITRATION NOT CONFIRMED
The infusion rate has been changed, but has not been confirmed and 2 minutes has expired
without any operation. Press the
c
button to silence the alarm, then press the
CANCEL
softkey
to clear this message and silence the alarm.
Check infusion rate and confirm by pressing the
b
button or press the
h
button to revert to the previous rate. Press the
b
button to start
infusion. (This alarm only occurs if rate titration is enabled).
VTBI DONE
The pre-set Volume To Be Infused is complete.
AC POWER FAIL
AC Power has been disconnected and the pump is operating on battery power, if this occurs
when the pump is infusing the message "
INFUSION CONTINUES
" will be displayed. Reconnect
AC power supply or press the
c
button to silence the alarm and continue with battery operation.
The alarm will automatically cancel if the AC power supply is reconnected.
Error Code and Message
The alarm system has detected an internal malfunction. Note the malfunction code. Remove
pump from service for examination by a qualified service engineer.
ATTENTION
(with “3 Beeps”)
Three beeps will sound if the pump has been left ON for more than 2 minutes* (referred to as
CALLBACK
in the log) without starting the operation. Press the
c
button to silence the alarm
for a further 2 minutes*. Alternatively press and hold down the
c
button and wait for 3 beeps
in succession, this will put the warning alarm on standby for 15 minutes.
Alarm Indicator Colour
Alarms indicated
AMBER
AC POWER FAIL; NEAR END OF INFUSION; VTBI DONE (KVO or CONTINUE), ATTENTION; TITRATION
NOT CONFIRMED; BATTERY LOW.
RED
All others.
