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BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule
Features of the MRI Capsule
Power Input
The MRI Capsule is powered from the AC Power Supply through a standard IEC AC Power connector (i .e . C13, C14) . When
connected to the AC Power Supply the AC Power indicator is illuminated . Both the Live and Neutral lines of the main
supply are protected using fuses carried in a double fuse holder located on the AC Power Supply inlet connector .
When connected to the AC Power Supply, a three wire (Live, Neutral, Earth) supply must be used. If the
integrity of the external protective conductor in the installation or its arrangement is in doubt, then the
MRI Capsule must not be used.
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To isolate the MRI Capsule from the AC Power Supply remove the AC Power cord from the source socket.
The MRI Capsule should be positioned to allow access for disconnecting the AC Power cord.
Battery Supply
There are two batteries in the MRI Capsule:
MRI Capsule Internal Battery
The MRI Capsule should normally be operated from the AC Power supply . However, in the event of temporary loss of AC
Power, an internal power supply will provide approximately 60 minutes of backup power . AC Power to the Pumps will be
discontinued .
AC Power should be re-applied as soon as possible as there will be no AC Power supplied to the Pumps
while the MRI Capsule is running on the battery.
Note: When the AC Power is disconnected, the Pumps on the MRI Capsule Medical Device Interface (MDI) tiles (herein
after referred to as tiles) that generate an alarm will be replicated on the Pump Alarm Location Beacon .
The Battery indicator illuminates whenever the MRI Capsule is running from the internal battery . When illuminated the
MRI Capsule is operating from internal battery; when flashing the battery power is low and auto power down is imminent .
The battery is automatically charged whenever the MRI Capsule is connected to the AC Power Supply . As the MRI Capsule
is designed to operate from the AC Power supply it will only power up when connected to the AC Power Supply .
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If transfer of the MRI Capsule is required, then prior to disconnecting from AC Power supply the User
must ensure there is sufficient battery power on each of the Pumps.
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In the event of a power loss, the MRI Capsule will provide a visual indicator and emit an audible tone
every 30 seconds for the first 14 minutes to alert operators. This audible tone and visual indicator
will escalate to every 15 seconds after 14 minutes until the battery is fully depleted. These tones and
indications should not be confused with the continuous alarm and LED notification that is initiated if the
MRI Capsule exhibits a fault condition.
Magnetic Indicator Battery
The Magnetic Indicator has an independent Primary Alkaline Battery . It is a non-rechargeable battery to provide power
to the Magnetic Indicator . The function of the battery is to operate the Magnetic Indicator independently from the AC
Power supply or the MRI Capsule internal battery . The battery indicator of the Magnetic Indicator will be flashing when
the battery power is low and BD recommends replacing the battery every two years . Please contact Qualified Service
Personnel to replace the battery .
Note: The Magnetic Indicator will always be on .
AC Power Output to Infusion Pumps
The MRI Capsule has its own power distribution circuit to supply AC Power to the attached Pumps . Each MRI Capsule tile
IEC connector will have AC Power present on the connector, without the Pump attached to the MRI Capsule, and the tile
green LED will be illuminated . When a Pump is fully attached to the MRI Capsule tile the AC Power indicator on the Pump
will illuminate to indicate the Pump is powered and charging .
The MRI Capsule tile AC Power outlet connection is intended only for connection to the aforementioned
Pumps. Please refer to the compatibility matrix in the ‘Intended Use’ section of this guide. Never attach
any other equipment to the outlet connector.
