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SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
LifeCare PCA 6 - 6 Technical Service Manual
6.3.2
ERROR CODES REQUIRING TECHNICAL SERVICE
Table 6-2
lists infusion system error codes that require technical service. Also listed
in
Table 6-2
are malfunction descriptions, possible causes, and corrective actions. Alarms
associated with malfunctions do not allow the audio portion of the alarm to be paused.
Table 6-2. Error Codes Requiring Technical Service
Alarm
Code
Malfunction Description Possible Cause Corrective Action
170 Interrupt Overlap Interrupt failure Contact ICU Medical
171 Invalid Interrupt Invalid or unused interrupt
172 Stack Error RAM error
173 Task Dead Error Periodic task or interrupt
stopped running
174 Kernel Error Kernel failure
175 Watchdog Error MCU fails to strobe the
watchdog within its timeout
period
Verify jumper on pins
5 - 6 of JP1 on MCU PWA
If problem persists,
contact ICU Medical
176 Cancel Timer Error Timer message has been
unsuccessfully cancelled
Contact ICU Medical
200 Motor Overdelivery Condition Motor is running faster
than expected
201 Motor Underdelivery Condition Motor is running slower
than expected
202 Motor Runaway Motor is running without
permission
203 Excessive Rate
Rate/Mode Mismatches
Rate is greater than
the maximum rate
204 Mode Unexpected mode
205 Motor Step Time Error Motor step time out of range
206 Rate Unexpected rate
207 Delivery Volume Error Volume infused out of range
310 5-Volt Error Two readings outside
range of 4.7 V - 5.3 V
Replace power supply PWA
(see Section 7.3.9.4)
311 Lithium Battery Error Lithium coin cell battery
voltage below acceptable
minimum value
Verify lithium coin cell
battery connection
Replace lithium coin cell
battery
(see Section 7.3.8.12.5)