CareFusion Alaris 8110 series, Service Manual

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The PCA Module is intended for facilities
that use syringe pumps to deliver fluids or
medications using continuous or intermittent
delivery through clinically acceptable routes
of administration, such as intravenous (
IV
),
subcutaneous, or epidural.
Refer to the product-specific (Syringe
Module or PCA Module) section of the
Alaris
®
System DFU for a list of features and
detailed information regarding setup and
operation.
1.2 PRECAUTION DEFINITIONS
Refer to the Alaris
®
System DFU .
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS
Refer to the product-specific section of the
Alaris
®
System DFU.
1.4 OPERATING FEATURES, CONTROLS
AND INDICATORS
Refer to the product-specific section of the
Alaris
®
System DFU.
1.5 ACCESSORIES
The Syringe Module uses standard, single-
use, disposable syringes (with luer-lock
connectors) and administration sets
designed for use on syringe pumps.
The PCA Module uses standard or pre-filled,
single-use disposable syringes (with luer-
lock connectors) and non-dedicated
administration sets with integrated anti-
siphon valves designed for use on syringe-
type PCA devices. For specific
administration set instructions, reference the
directions for use provided with the set.
1.6 ALARMS, ERRORS, MESSAGES
Alarm messages are displayed on the
scrolling Message Display bar. Refer to the
product-specific section of the Alaris
®
System DFU for detailed information.
1.6.1 Silencing Alarms
All alarms can be temporarily silenced by
pressing the
SILENCE
key on the
PC
Unit.
1.7 TRUMPET AND START-UP CURVES
Refer to the product-specific section of the
Alaris
®
System DFU.
Use only specified syringes and
administration sets with the Syringe and
PCA Modules. Using other syringes or
administration sets can cause improper
instrument operation, inaccurate fluid
delivery or pressure sensing, or other
potential hazards. For a list of compatible
syringes, refer to the product-specific
section of the Alaris
®
System DFU. For a list
of compatible administration sets, refer to
the module’s Administration Set
Compatibility Card/Insert (provided
separately).
WARNING
If an alarm condition on the module occurs
while the audio alarm is silenced, the only
alarm indications will be visual displays and
symbols related to the alarm condition.
WARNING
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Alaris
®
Syringe Module (8110 Series)
Alaris
®
PCA Module (8120 Series)
Technical Service Manual
1.1 INTRODUCTION
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