Gas Monitoring with Gas Module 3
Operations
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Gas Module 3 Operating Instructions
NOTE:
If any input data is corrupt or if there are other errors, a
“Calibration Error” message will appear after the “Accept”
button is selected. The Gas Module 3 will not accept span
calibration with errors in any channel.
2.1.2.3
Gas Module Troubleshooting
MESSAGE/PROBLEM
REASON
SOLUTION
GM: Warming Up
Appears when the system has been
turned on, and the sensors have not
reached their stable operating
temperature.
Wait for the message to go
away. It takes up to five
minutes for the device to
warm up.
GM: Exhaust Blocked
Appears when the system detects a
blockage at the exhaust gas outlet, as
indicated by an increase in internal
pressure.
Remove waste gas
scavenging assembly, check
if message disappears.
Check exhaust line for
blockage and clear if
possible. If message persists
contact Mindray DS Technical
Support.
GM: Mixed Agents
Appears when more than one
anesthetic agent is detected by the
system.
Message will disappear
when a single agent is
detected again.
GM: Air Leak
Appears when the system detects a
pneumatic leak.
Turn Gas Module and
bedside monitor Off.
Also may appear when the Gas
Module has been turned on without a
sample line attached.
Install/check sample lines,
filters, water trap and
electrical connections.
Gas Module has been on for a long
period of time without the bedside
monitor being on.
Turn off Gas Module.Turn on
Gas Module and bedside
monitor.
GM: Replace Trap
Indicates residue build-up on the
water trap membrane that is
decreasing air flow.
Replace water trap reservoir.
GM: Occlusion
Appears when the system detects an
obstruction in the sampling line or the
water trap bottle is full.
Empty and rinse water trap.
Change water trap if
necessary. Check sampling
line and filter for blockage,
clear sampling line if
possible. Replace sampling
line and/or filter if necessary.
Check exhaust line for
blockage and clear if
possible. If problem persists,
contact Mindray DS Technical
Support.
GM: Zero In Progress
Appears when the system is zeroing
all of its channels. This appears
whether initiated by the user or is
automatic.
This is normal operation.
Wait for message to clear.
GM: CO
2
Zero Error
Appears when the system has been
unable to successfully zero the CO
2
sensor.
Manually start zeroing the
system again. If problem
persists, contact Mindray DS
Technical Support.
