A5/A3â„¢ Operating Instructions 046-003777-00 9 - 23
Product Specifications Alarms
9.13 Alarms
Self-test: Self-testing of alarm system functions (alarm light, speaker,
and buzzer) is performed when A5/A3 System is powered
on.
Alarm Indicators: Audible: speaker / buzzer
Visual: alarm light and on-screen alarm messages
(Audible and visual alarms comply with the requirements of
IEC 60601-1-8.)
Alarm Categories: Physiological alarms: three levels (high, medium, low)
Technical alarms: three levels (high, medium, low)
Sound Levels: 10 alarm sound levels, adjustable (levels 1 to 10)
Alarm Status: Normal Status: all alarms are functioning properly
Silence Status: silenced alarms do not produce alarm audio;
only new alarms produce alarm audio
Sound Pressure levels (normal
operation without alarm):
≤ 60 dBA
Measured from the patient's head location at 1 meter
height, 1 meter from the front of the unit, and 1 meter to the
left of the unit.
TABLE 9-31 Alarms