Fresenius Kabi Agilia SP, Technical Manual

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6.2.12 Test 11: Ageing Test
Test Description
The Ageing test checks that the motor unit is functioning correctly by carrying out
displacements between the 115 mm (4.52 in) and 20 mm (0.79 in) positions.
The motor unit is functioning correctly.
If the test fails, replace the motor unit. See section 8.9, page 102.
Required Tools and Equipment

No specific tools or equipment are required
1. Access the Tests menu. See section 6.2.1, page 40.
2. Press the arrow keys to select Test 11: Ageing test .
3. Press enter .
4. Press the arrow keys to enter the flow rate to be applied in mL/h.
Available range: 0.1 to 1500 mL/h.
5. Press OK .
6. Press the arrow keys to enter the motor command mode ( Current ).
Available options: Low , High , Maximum or Auto .
7. Press OK .
8. Press the arrow keys to select the displacement type Advance or Go/return
.
9. Press OK to start the test.
If a battery alarm is present, the test cannot be launched (the OK button is not
available).
The pump starts moving the plunger forward.
While an ageing test is in progress, the pump displays the following information:

Flow rate in mL/h
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Motor command mode (Current = Low, High, Maximum or Auto)
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Animation representing the plunger displacement
The test ends when:
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The plunger reaches the 20 mm (0.79 in) position ( Displacement = Advance ).
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The plunger reaches the 115 mm (4.52 in) position ( Displacement = Go/return ). The plunger
starts moving backwards when it reaches the 20 mm position.
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The user presses the exit key.
Information
During the test, the motor rotation is tested and the pump triggers an error if a problem is detected.
At end of test, the pump displays the following information:
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Flow rate in mL/h
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Motor command mode ( Low, High, Maximum or Auto )
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The test status (Finish)
10. Press exit at end of test to return to the Test screen.