BDDF00122 Issue 3
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Alaris™ Gateway Workstation v1.3.x
Features of the Workstation
System Fault Indication
Continuous monitoring of the power distribution and communications system integrity is performed by the Workstation . In the event
that a system fault occurs whilst in use, the System Fault Indicator will be illuminated accompanied by an audible tone . To avoid any
possible interruption to the infusion, AC power to the Pumps will be maintained on the MDI tile should a system fault be detected .
In addition to scenarios described above the Workstation also briefly illuminates the System Fault Indicator and activates the audible
tone each time the Workstation is switched on .
Trigger
Visual Indicator
Audio Indicator
Description
Communication Failure System Fault
Indicator
Secondary Speaker Communication failure of the internal components of the
Workstation .
POST failure
System Fault
Indicator
Secondary Speaker Failure of any of the step defined in the ‘Operation of Workstation’
Section
Caution: If the System Fault Indicator fails to illuminate when the Workstation is switched on, remove the Workstation from
service and contact Qualified Service Personnel.
Caution: Should a System Fault occur during use, remove the Workstation from service as soon as possible and contact
Qualified Service Personnel.
The Workstation auditory SFI signal is a continuous tone.
Nurse Call Interface
A nurse call interface is provided which is activated whenever any Pump attached to the Workstation enters an alarm state, and stops
when the condition is cleared on the Pump . The Nurse Call Interface may be connected to operate in a normally open or normally closed
contact position . Verify the Nurse Call is automatically activated each time the Workstation is switched on .
The Nurse Call interface on the Workstation allows a single connection point to a hospital Nurse Call system . This Nurse Call
activates when a Pump communicates an alarm condition to the Workstation via the IrDA interface or RS232 for Alaris SE Pump . The
communication of such an alarm condition could be interrupted if, for example, the Pump was not correctly attached to the Workstation .
Caution: If the Nurse Call Interface fails to operate when the Workstation is switched on, suspect a fault with the interface.
Remove the Workstation from service and contact Qualified Service Personnel.
Caution: There may be a delay, of approximately ten seconds, between the Pump going into alarm and the Nurse Call
Interface activating via the Workstation. There may also be a delay, of approximately ten seconds, between the
Pump alarm clearing and the Nurse Call Interface de-activating via the Workstation and the Pump Alarm Location
Beacon switching off.
Caution: Where reliability of the nurse call interface is paramount, then connection has to be made from the nurse call system
directly to the nurse call interface on the Pump.
