Chapter 8
Performance Verification
REF 580-1000-02 G
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Test 13: Backup Battery and External Battery Test
Ventilator breath rate
outside acceptable
value
1. Check for leaks at circuit connections, test lung, filters, etc., and
bypass oxygen sensor.
2. Replace patient circuit (including exhalation bacteria filter).
3. Replace CPU PCB.
4. Replace main PCB.
Measured tidal volume
out of tolerance
1. Verify the altitude is correct.
2. Verify the compliance factor is disabled.
3. Verify that CV4 is correctly positioned and oriented, if not
reposition and re-test.
4. If CV4 is correctly positioned and oriented, replace CV4.
5. Replace the exhalation flow sensor.
6. Replace sensor PCB.
7. Replace analog PCB.
Symptom
Recommended Repair
Ventilator unable to
transition from AC to
External Battery
1. Verify External Battery’s power switch is turned on.
2. Verify that Battery’s harness connections are secure.
3. Check the External Battery fuse (see External Battery service
instructions).
4. Replace the power supply.
Backup Battery
becomes depleted
prematurely
1. If battery had been allowed to fully charge before test, replace the
Backup Battery.
2. Replace the power supply.
Connecting to AC power
causes ventilator to
reset
Replace the power supply.
Backup Battery
Charging
indicator fails
to light when connected
to AC power following
10 minutes of battery
operation
Replace the power supply.
AC disconnect does not
cause AC or
Charging
indicator to turn off
Replace External Battery charger PCB (see External Battery service
instructions).
Displayed bus voltage is
below 22.3 VDC during
External Battery
operation
1. Allow External Battery to fully charge (recharge for 10 to 14 hours
if fully depleted).
2. Check the External Battery output voltage with a DMM (see
External Battery service instructions). Replace battery if the
output voltage is below 22.3 VDC.
External Battery
keyboard indicator does
not light
1. Verify that ventilator is operating from External Battery power. To
ensure External Battery operation, try turning Backup Battery
power switch off and disconnecting Backup Battery.
2. Replace the front panel keyboard if the External Battery is
functional.
Symptom
Recommended Repair