
6.3 ALARM MESSAGES AND ERROR CODES
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identified first will be activated and the second alarm identified will be activated after
the first alarm has been resolved.
Under most alarm conditions, the infuser ceases normal operation, generates an audible
alarm, and displays an alarm message or error code on the LCD screen.
There are two types of alarm conditions:
- alarm codes that can be cleared by the operator
- error codes that require qualified service personnel
6.3.1
OPERATIONAL
ALARM
MESSAGES
lists infuser alarm codes that can be cleared by the operator taking appropriate
corrective action. Also listed in
are the alarm messages, descriptions, possible
causes, corrective actions, and Audio Pause durations.
Note:
Operational alarm messages are displayed on the LCD screen. All alarms
are recorded in the infuser's Event History Log. Malfunction alarms are also
recorded in infuser's Malfunction Log. The LCD screen will show
AUDIO
PAUSED
for the duration of the audio pause duration, if the Audio Pause
button is pressed.
Table 6-1. Operational Alarm Messages
Alarm Name
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Audio Pause
Duration
No alarm
message, pump
stalls and cannot
be used, or
suspends
communication
with external
devices
Hardware or software failure
NONE
BAR CODE NOT
READ
Bar code reader window is dirty
Vial not loaded properly
Clean bar code reader window
If bar code not read, slowly
rotate the vial and position with
the bar code on the right until bar
code has been read. Once bar
code is read, infuser will proceed
to vial confirmation screen
1 minute
BATTERY FAULT
Open battery
Over-discharged battery
Shorted battery
Connect infuser to AC power
Replace battery
If problem persists,
NONE
CHARGER
FAULT
Battery charger is faulty
Connect infuser to AC power
Replace battery
If problem persists,
NONE
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