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7
Alarms
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FLO-GARD 6301 DUAL CHANNEL VOLUMETRIC INFUSION PUMP SERVICE MANUAL 07-19-B1-729
Table 7-1 Alarm Messages
Alarm Message Possible Cause
AIR a. Air bubble at sensor.
b. Empty fluid container.
c. Improper set loading.
d. The
START
key was pressed with no set in pump.
OCCLUSION a. Closed distal clamp, stopcock, clogged filter, kinked tubing or other
blockage downstream of the pump.
b. Ambient and/or solution temperature is too low.
UPSTREAM OCCLUSION a. Closed clamp or other blockage upstream of the pump.
b. Pinched or kinked tube loaded in the pump.
c. Improper set loading.
DOOR OPEN Door must be fully closed with tubing properly loaded for the pump to
operate. Door not fully closed or possible missing magnet in door latch. The
door latch must be pushed down completely.
FAILURE with code number Turn the pump off and back on to reset. When FAILURE does not clear, the
microprocessor has detected a pump malfunction. After recording the code
number, remove the pump from use and have it serviced. See “Failure
Identification Code Troubleshooting Table” on page 7-11 for more detailed
service instructions.
BATTERY LOW with rapid three-beep
alarm tone
Battery power has been exhausted. Plug pump into AC outlet immediately to
restore operation.
CHECK SET/LOADING The tubing is pinched between the pump head door and base plate. Load set
properly in the IV set loading path.
COM TIMEOUT There has been no communication between the pump and the computer for the
specified time period. Check for a disconnected cable or computer problem.
To clear this alarm, press the
OPTIONS
key to return the pump to computer
control, or press
SILENCE
to use the pump without the computer.
EXT COMM ERROR The controlling computer is sending multiple queries or commands to the
pump without waiting for the pump’s replies. The condition has been caused
by the computer, not the pump. To clear the alarm, press the
OPTIONS
key to
return the pump to computer control, or press
SILENCE
to control the pump
manually. Notify the technical personnel responsible for the computer. When
the alarm recurs, disconnect the cable from the communications port.
Reprogram the pump(s) for manual operation.
INSERT SLIDECLAMP
Note: This alarm option is available
only on pumps running software
versions 1.09 or later.
The slide clamp loading option is enabled and the slide clamp is not loaded in
the slide clamp slot. To clear this alarm, open the pump door and insert the
slide clamp into the slot. Close the door.