Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Alarms
The Spectra Optia system has independent control and safety systems that constantly monitor the performance of
the system. If either system detects an operation error or a potentially unsafe operating condition, the system
sounds an alarm and illuminates the warning lights on the monitor. The warning lights remain constant if the
control system detected the error, and flash if the safety system detected the error.
The operator plays an essential role in the safe operation of the system. If an alarm occurs, it is crucial for the
operator to consider all possible causes for the alarm and thoroughly read the instructions that appear on the screen
to resolve the alarm. It is the operator’s responsibility to determine if it is safe to continue the procedure, and to
follow the appropriate instructions.
Navigating the Alarm Screens
The system displays information about the alarm and troubleshooting instructions on the screen. Figure 16-1
shows an example of an active alarm screen, which appears if an alarm occurs. Figure 16-2 shows an example of an
alarm action screen, which shows the steps to perform to resolve the condition causing the alarm. Tables 16-1
and 16-2 contain descriptions of the different areas of the screens.
Figure 16-1:
Example of an active alarm screen
Table 16-1:
Description of an active alarm screen
Area
Description
1
Alarm name
States the name of the alarm that occurred.
2
Alarm explanation
Provides a brief explanation of the condition that caused the alarm.
3
Possible causes
Lists the possible causes of the alarm in order of most likely (top) to least likely
(bottom). Each possible cause is an active button that you can touch to display the
action steps you should perform to resolve the condition causing the alarm.
4
Scroll button
Indicates that additional possible causes for the alarm condition exist. Touch the button
to view the additional causes.
5
Action buttons
Displays buttons of available actions that you can touch to help resolve the condition.
For details, read the action steps for the possible cause before you touch an action
button.
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