Alaris™ GP (Guardrails™) Volumetric Pump
Pump Configuration available via the Alaris Editor Software
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Backlight & Contrast
This option is used to set the backlight and contrast on the Pump display .
1 . Select
BACKLIGHT & CONTRAST
from the
CONFIGURATION
menu using the
f
keys and press the
OK
softkey .
2 . Use the
f
keys to adjust
BACKLIGHT, CONTRAST
and
DIMMING
. The contrast of the display will change when scrolling
through the numbers . (Use
PARAM
to scroll between each option)
3 . When the desired value has been reached press the
OK
softkey, then
QUIT
to get back to the
SERVICE
menu and press
a
to exit
and power down .
Pump Configuration available via the Alaris Editor
Software
The following options are only configurable via the Alaris Editor Software (PC based), see Alaris Editor help files for further details .
Data Set Configuration Settings
Profile Filtering
Controls whether the user is able to filter which profiles will be available on the Pump .
Unit Display
The text used to display units .
General Pump Configuration Settings
AC Fail Warning
Controls whether, when main power has been disconnected, a warning is generated to inform the
user that the Pump is operating solely on battery power .
Audio Volume
Controls the audio volume used for alarms and warnings .
Audio Volume Adjustable
Controls whether the user is able to adjust the audio volume setting .
Auto Night Mode
Controls whether, between defined times, the Pump makes changes consistent with usage at
night (e .g . dimmed backlight) .
Auto save
Controls whether, when the Pump is powered down, the active infusion settings are preserved for
restoration at the next power-up .
Battery Icon
Controls whether or not the battery icon (which indicates state of charge) is displayed .
Callback Time
The time that is allowed to elapse between the user’s last recorded interaction with the Pump and
generation of a callback alarm .
Drug Override Mode
Always
-
Any changes made to the dose rate that are outside of the Guardrails Soft Alerts will
require confirmation before starting infusion .
Smart – Confirmation of setting will be required on first dose rate set outside of the Guardrails Soft
Alert . Any subsequent changes will not require confirmation until after the dose rate has been
confirmed inside the Guardrails Soft Alert limits .
Event Log
Controls whether or not it is possible for the user to inspect the contents of the event log using
the Pump’s display and keypad .
Pressure Display
Controls whether or not the bar graph indication of downstream pressure is displayed .
Quiet Mode
Controls whether or not the Pump operates in a mode whereby generation of sound is minimised .
Rate Lock
Controls whether the Rate Lock feature is available for use .
Rate Titration
Allows the adjustment of the infusion rate while the Pump is infusing, without putting the Pump
on hold .
Standby Mode
Controls whether or not standby mode is available on the Pump .
VTBI Clear Rate
Controls whether or not the Pump forces the user to define a new rate following completion of
delivery of a previous VTBI .
Weight Default
The default patient weight .
Weight Soft Min
(For Alaris GP Guardrails Volumetric Pump only) The minimum patient weight for weight-based
drug dosing calculations before alerting the user .
Weight Soft Max
(For Alaris GP Guardrails Volumetric Pump only)
The maximum patient weight for weight-based
drug dosing calculations before alerting the user .