Dräger 8000 NC - Alarm Hierarchy.50

Description
Alarm hierarchy
Alarm hierarchy
The incubator has a hierarchical system of alarms.
Any faults which occur are signalled in order of
importance. If a non-essential function fails, the functions
which are of vital importance remain in operation.
Continuous tone
cannot be suppressed, for faults which entail the greatest
potential danger:
- Malfunction of incubator or module
- Mains failure
- "Air temperature sensor" alarm
- "Fan failure" alarm.
Intermittent tone
can be suppressed for 10 minutes, for faults which entail
a less serious potential danger:
- Deviations from set values
- Air temperature too high
- Water shortage.
- Faulty skin temperature sensor or sensor plug
disconnected
In addition, the relevant alarm LEDs flash.
Each different alarm is shown by the central alarm LED.
If another alarm occurs when the alarm sound has
already been suppressed, the sound is automatically
re-activated. Depending on what the fault is, this alarm
sound may also be suppressed. The period before the
first alarm tone is automatically switched on again is then
prolonged by the time of the interval between the two
alarms.
Ergonomics
The hand ports are oval in shape to allow optimum
freedom of movement with low cross-section.
The incubator has rotating castors so that it can be
moved around easily. Two of the castors can be locked in
position, if necessary.
Ancillary equipment can be attached to the side rails.
A swivel cupboard (optional) is provided for storage
purposes.
Hygiene
All parts of the incubator which come into contact with
the gas breathed by the baby can be removed from the
basic unit for disinfecting.
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