Chapter
7
Alarms
First-level alarms
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First-level alarms
First-level alarms prevent the device from starting or stopping, and therefore ensure patient safety. These alarms are
indicated by a continuous audible signal.
Table 8: First-level alarms
Icons on
the
display
Alarm
description
Triggering state
Causes and/or remedies
Error
codes
Alarms
without
latching
function
Alarm system
delays
Hardware
errors
Serious hardware
failure in LM 2000
Contact the technical customer service.
E0100 or
E0002 or
E0006
No
< 5 seconds
Water level in
the chamber
Water level in water
chamber above max.
level
Check for correct insertion of the water chamber.
Check the level in the water chamber.
Interrupt ventilation and replace the chamber.
Possible hardware error. Contact the technical customer service.
E0003
Yes
< 10 seconds
Patient’s
inspiratory
temperature
too high
The temperature at
the inlet to the patient
has exceeded 43°C
Check that the gas flow is within permissible operating limits.
Check for correct installation of the temperature sensor cable.
Check that the permissible operating conditions are observed under
ambient conditions.
Possibly defective temperature sensor cable.
E0003
Yes
< 5 seconds
Cannot check
for
condensation
The compensation
mechanism to
prevent condensation
was not effective
Check that the gas flow is within permissible operating limits.
Check for correct installation of the temperature sensor cable.
Check that the permissible operating conditions are observed under
ambient conditions.
Possibly defective temperature sensor cable.
E0005
Yes
< 30 minutes