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8.1.4 Cleanup of the Maintenance Area
Clean up the maintenance area after each maintenance.
8.2 Technical Alarms
A technical alarm, as apposed to a parameter alarm, is an alarm condition that exists no matter
whether a patient is connected to the machine. Technical alarms include:
Startup alarm messages
CPU board runtime alarms
Power board runtime alarms
Runtime alarms of the flow sensor board
VCM runtime alarms
AG module runtime alarms
Before troubleshooting the anesthesia machine, check for technical alarm messages. If an alarm
message is presented, eliminate the alarm first.
The following sections detail how to troubleshoot technical alarms related to the modules
mentioned above.
For detailed information on possible causes and actions for other alarm and prompt messages, see
the Operator’s Manual.
8.2.1 Startup Alarm Messages
Message
Alarm
Priority
Cause Solution
Bundle Version
Error
Bundle Version:
Time out
High
1. The software versions are
not compatible with each
other.
2. "Time out" is displayed
when the communication
between the corresponding
software and the system
software fails.
1. Re-upgrade the compatible software
version.
Flowmeter Self
Test Error
Flowmeter Self
Test: Time out
High
1. A leak exists on the
O2/N2O/AIR airway.
2. An error occurs during
flowmeter zeroing.
1. Restart the machine for a self test
again.
2. If the problem persists, replace the
electronic flowmeter assembly.
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