3 Maintenance/Safety &
Functionality Tests
At normal use there is no internal adjustment or new calibration of the SDM required.
However, to guarantee continuous performance, reliability and safety of the SDMS
routine checks and maintenance procedures (including cleaning/disinfection) as well
as safety checks should be performed regularly.
Routine checks and maintenance procedures that can be performed by the operator
are provided in the
Instruction Manual for the SDMS
. Instructions for cleaning and/or
disinfecting the SenTec Digital Monitor (SDM) and the ‘Digital Sensor Adapter Cable’,
are provided in the
Technical Manual for the SDM
. Please refer to the respective
Directions for Use for instructions for cleaning and/or disinfection of SenTec TC
Sensors. For a better overview and documentation of periodic routine checks and
maintenance to be performed by the operator the SenTec form
HB-007601
“SDMS
Maintenance Checklist”
(
see section 8.7
) is available (refer to the Manual CD).
It is recommended that qualified service personnel performs the maintenance and
a complete safety and functionality test as specified in this Manual at regular intervals
(recommended every 12 month but at least every 24 months). Use the
HB-005638
“Protocol for Safety & Functionality Test”
(
see section 8.1 "Protocol for Safety &
Functionality Test")
to guide you through the complete "Safety & Functionality Test"
and to document your test results. To perform a complete "Safety &
Functionality Test" all tests described in this chapter MUST be performed.
Note: Prior to maintenance, service or repairs all components of the SDMS must be
cleaned and disinfected. If equipment is send to service personnel, a local
SenTec representative or to SenTec AG a completed
“Certificate for
Disinfection”
(
see section 8.7
) must be attached.