What to do if Steris AMSCO 400 shows ALARM 205 TOO LONG IN CHARGE CHAMBER?
If the Steris Laboratory Equipment displays ALARM 205 indicating TOO LONG IN CHARGE CHAMBER, first silence the alarm. Next, verify the steam supply valve is open. If it was closed, open it. Should the alarm reappear, contact service for further assistance.
General| Brand | Steris |
|---|---|
| Model | AMSCO 400 Series |
| Category | Laboratory Equipment |
| Language | English |
Details on preventive maintenance agreements and authorized service.
Specifies the healthcare applications and configurations for the sterilizer.
Checklist to ensure installation is complete and correct.
Ensures adequate space around the sterilizer for operation and maintenance.
Requirements for feed water, water pressure, and quality.
Specifications for electrical connections and grounding.
Ensures all components are correctly installed and functional.
Verification steps for unit power-up and cycle testing.
General guide to steam sterilization techniques and AAMI standards.
Procedures for processing items intended for immediate use.
Methods for verifying the sterilization process using biological monitors.
Test to document residual air removal in prevacuum sterilizers.
Measures the integrity of the sealed pressure vessel for air admission.
Guidelines for processing goods using prevacuum cycles and steam sterilization.
Specific procedures for sterilizing liquids in vented closures.
Important guidelines for sterilizing liquids safely and effectively.
Practices for monitoring sterilization of implantable devices.
Familiarization with control locations and functions before operation.
Identification and function of key controls like disconnects and valves.
Explanation of out-of-cycle and in-cycle display screens.
How alarm conditions are indicated and initial troubleshooting steps.
Description of the primary control panel for starting and aborting cycles.
Overview of pads used for selecting and viewing cycle parameters.
Interface for changing operating values and cycle parameters.
Functionality for ending a cycle before normal completion.
Controls and functions related to the printer for cycle documentation.
Explanation of the information provided on cycle printouts.
Instructions for operating the sterilizer door using the foot pedal.
Procedure for manually opening the door in case of utility failure.
Safety feature to shut down the sterilizer completely in emergencies.
Information on the electric steam generator and water quality requirements.
Procedure for the automatic generator flush cycle.
Initial checks and procedures before operating the sterilizer.
Guidelines for preparing materials before sterilization.
Recommendations for arranging loads within the sterilizer chamber.
Procedures for safely removing sterilized loads from the chamber.
Steps for loading the sterilizer using a loading car.
Steps for unloading the sterilizer using a loading car.
Procedures for loading/unloading using racks and shelves.
Overview of factory-set prevacuum sterilization cycles.
Detailed description and operation of Prevac cycles.
Detailed description and operation of Gravity cycles.
Specific procedures and warnings for the liquid sterilization cycle.
Overview of factory-set SFPP sterilization cycles.
Detailed description and operation of SFPP cycles.
Description of test cycles used to verify sterilizer functionality.
Procedure for conducting the daily air removal test.
Procedure for testing vacuum integrity of the sterilizer and piping.
How to end a processing cycle before normal completion.
Visual representation of AMSCO 400 Series sterilizer cycles and phases.
Procedure to adjust cycle values within a limited range.
Overview of how to access and change cycle parameters.
Details on adjusting sterilization time and drying time for cycles.
Visual guide for accessing and changing cycle values.
How to add descriptive text to cycle selection buttons.
Procedure for setting the sterilizer's time and date.
Options to change sterilizer operation settings.
Setting up or disabling access codes for control functions.
Steps to turn the access code security feature on or off.
Procedure for entering the access code to unlock functions.
Securing setup options to prevent unauthorized changes.
Managing steam and water utilities for manual or automatic control.
Setting the sterilizer to manually control utilities.
Configuring automatic startup and shutdown times for utilities.
Setting up flush time and duration for the steam generator.
Procedure to configure generator flush when manual utilities are active.
Procedure to configure generator flush when auto utilities are active.
Selecting display and printout language options.
Assigning a unique code for identifying the sterilizer.
Selecting the display format for time (AM/PM or 24-hour).
Choosing between full or condensed printout formats.
Adjusting volume levels for touchpad, end of cycle, and alarm signals.
Selecting units for temperature and pressure display/printout.
Selecting the display format for date (M-D-Y, D-M-Y, etc.).
Option to automatically supply an extra printout at cycle end.
Procedure for exiting the change values menu.
Advisories and recommendations for regular service by trained technicians.
Daily procedure for cleaning the chamber drain strainer.
Procedures for flushing the chamber drain and cleaning the chamber.
General maintenance for the printer unit.
Procedure for inspecting and changing the printer paper roll.
Procedure for checking and replacing the printer ink cartridge.
Guidelines for disposing of waste materials associated with the sterilizer.
Instructions for ordering replacement parts and supplies.
Introduction to alarm conditions and basic troubleshooting steps.
Explanation of the typical alarm screen and navigation buttons.
Description of the information provided on typical alarm printouts.
Alarms that occur only during cycle operation.
Alarm condition for failure to reach door seal pressure.
Alarm condition for not reaching evacuation level within allotted time.
Alarm condition for not reaching sterilization temperature within allotted time.
Alarm for steam pressure drop in the door seal below 5 psig.
Alarms related to chamber temperature or pressure outside normal range.
Alarm if chamber temperature drops below sterilize temperature.
Alarm if chamber temperature exceeds maximum sterilize temperature.
Alarm for temperature sensing elements being more than 1°F apart.
Alarm for failure to exhaust to 4 psig within the allotted time.
Alarm condition if exhaust rate is too fast.
Alarm condition if exhaust rate is too slow.
Alarm for failure to air break vacuum within the allotted time.
Alarm if door seal pressure does not drop below 5 psig.
Alarm if generator drain valve does not open within one minute.
Alarm if generator drain valve does not close in one minute.
Alarm if generator did not depressurize in the allotted time.
Alarms that appear only when the sterilizer is not processing a cycle.
Alarm if jacket does not reach set temperature within allotted time.
Alarm if chamber pressure is between 2 and 50 psig.
Alarm if atmospheric pressure deviates from calibrated value.
Alarm if door switch does not make contact within allotted time.
Alarm if door switch does not open within allotted time.
Alarms related to control board communication and failures.
Failure in communication between control board and I/O boards.
Failure in the switched neutral relay circuit on I/O board.
Alarm if real time clock timer disagrees with program clock.
Indicates failure of Read Only Memory on the main control circuit board.
Indicates failure of Random Access Memory on the main control circuit board.
Indicates failure of the Analog to Digital Board on the main control board.
Alarm if main control board temperature exceeds environmental limits.
Alarms indicating sensor readings outside normal ranges.
Alarm for excess water sensed in the chamber.
Alarm if chamber temperature reading is outside the normal range.
Alarm if jacket temperature reading is outside the normal range.
Alarm if waste line temperature reading is outside the normal range.
Alarm if recorder temperature probe output is outside normal range.
Alarm if chamber pressure reading is outside the normal range.
Alarm if door seal switch A or B is closed out of cycle.
Alarm if generator drain probe temperature is outside normal range.
Alarm if door seal switch contact is made but door switch is open.
Alarm if generator drain valve switches are not in proper positions.
Alarm if emergency stop switch is pressed or no AC voltage detected.
Alarm if generator drain pressure switch is closed when jacket is charged.
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