CareFusion Alaris 8110 series, Service Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
6-3
Alaris
®
Syringe Module (8110 Series)
Alaris
®
PCA Module (8120 Series)
Technical Service Manual
Drive Not Engaged 1. Force Sensor Assembly defective.
2. Plunger head rotates due to a
dislodged or broken dowel pin
and/or tab in Carriage Assembly.
3. Cam Lock stripped or not engaged.
1. Use Maintenance Software to
perform Binary Switch Test and
calibrate if necessary. If necessary,
replace Force Sensor Assembly.
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2. Replace Lower Housing/Carriage
Assembly.
3. Rotate Actuator Knob and slide
plunger head up and down, to check
for full plunger head travel and Cam
Lock engagement and
disengagement. Repair or replace
Lower Housing/Carriage Assembly if
necessary.
4. Return to factory.
Table 6-1. Technical Troubleshooting Guide
(Continued)
Message Probable Cause Remedy
Occlusion 1. Increased back pressure sensed
while infusing.
2. Pressure Sensor Board and/or
Pressure Sensor Harness defective
(Syringe Module only).
3. Excessive downward pressure
applied on drive head.
1. Check for proper set installation.
Check tubing to ensure there are no
obstructions (such as kinked or
pinched tubing or a clogged filter).
2a. Perform Binary Switches Test using
Maintenance Software.
2b. Using Maintenance Software,
perform Pressure Disc Verification;
calibrate if necessary. If necessary,
replace Pressure Sensor Board
and/or Pressure Sensor Harness.
3. Use Maintenance Software to
perform Plunger Force Accuracy
Verification and if necessary,
calibrate. Replace Force Sensor
Assembly or Lower
Housing/Carriage Assembly if
necessary.
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4. Return to factory.
PCA Handset Stuck
(PCA Module only)
1. Handset is stuck or incorrectly
connected .
1. Verify that handset is correctly
connected to PCA Module.
2. Replace handset, return original to
factory.