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K-MINC-1000 Instructions for Use
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9. Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Should any errors persist, contact your Cook Medical representative.
Error and alarm indicator
Source of error
Elimination of error
MINC will not turn on.
Power supply cord is not connected.
Mains power is not turned on.
Check the power supply connection. Turn on
the mains power. (Refer to §3.10).
Displays do not illuminate.
The device is in standby.
Check that the Standby Indicator is illuminated green.
Press the Standby touch-pad. (Refer to §3.10).
MINC will not heat to correct temperature.
Temperature settings not entered correctly.
Enter correct temperature settings. (Refer to §3.11.3).
‘Temperature out of range’ alarm.
“Err” displayed.
Set temperature not achieved in time.
Turn heater bay off and on again. (Refer to §3.11.1).
Lids open for extended periods.
Do not leave lids open for extended periods.
Turn heater bay off and on again. (Refer to §3.11.1).
Device is not operating in functional
environmental conditions.
Evaluate device placement. (Refer to §3.6).
‘Low inlet pressure’ alarm.
“CO
2
” displayed.
Gas supply not connected.
Check gas supply connection. (Refer to §3.7.3).
The gas flow should recommence in purge mode
when the gas supply is reconnected.
Gas supply empty.
Check available remaining volume.
The gas flow should recommence in purge mode
when the gas supply is re-connected.
Gas lines are kinked.
Check that gas lines are not obstructed.
The gas flow should recommence in purge mode
when the gas supply is reconnected.
Gas cylinder change over unit
incompatible with the MINC.
Ensure that the inlet pressure to the MINC does not fall
below 135 kPa.
The gas flow should recommence in purge mode
when the gas supply is reconnected.
Resistance to gas flow from series
connection of multiple devices is too high
to allow multi-unit purging.
Check the regulated pressure is still a nominal
150kPa with all series connected devices purging.
(Refer to § 3.7.4).
‘No gas flow or gas flow out of range’ alarm.
“Err” displayed.
Disposable gas lines, flask and filter are
incorrectly connected or occluded.
Check connections to Luer fitting in central chamber
and check that disposable lines are not kinked
(Refer to § 3.8).
Turn flow off and on again. (Refer to § 3.12.1).
Disposable filter occlusion due to
moisture.
Replace the Disposable Humidification Flask, gas
tubing and filter set - K-MINC-CTS-S. (Refer to § 3.8).
Turn flow off and on again. (Refer to § 3.12.1).
Disposable gas lines are kinked or blocked.
Check that gas lines are not kinked or obstructed
(Refer to § 3.8).
Turn flow off and on again. (Refer to § 3.12.1).
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Recommended separation distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the MINC Mini Incubator
The MINC Mini Incubator is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the
user of the MINC Mini Incubator can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF
communications equipment (transmitters) and the MINC Mini Incubator as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the
communications equipment.
Rated maximum output power
of transmitter
W
Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter
m
150 kHz to 80 MHz
d = 1.2 √P
80 MHz to 800 MHz
d = 1.2 √P
800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
d = 2.3 √P
0.01
0.12
0.12
0.23
0.1
0.38
0.38
0.73
1
1.2
1.2
2.3
10
3.8
3.8
7.3
100
12
12
23
For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d in metres (m) can be estimated using the
equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the
transmitter manufacturer.
Note 1:
At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies.
Note 2:
These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects,
and people
