Equinox Systems 4000 User Manual page 5

The eQuinox User Control Panel
displays important operating
information.
ON/OFF Button (Green) Indicator: This button powers
the device ON or OFF. The Green Indicator is lit up when
the device is ON and functioning properly.
Increase or Decrease Flow Setting Buttons: Use these
buttons to set the flow to your prescribed setting.
Delivery Mode Button and Indicator: The button switch-
es between Continuous Flow and Pulse Dose Mode. The
Pulse Dose Mode activates autoSAT Technology. This
allows a significant increase in the operating time while
powered by the battery pack (battery). When the Pulse
Dose Mode is activated, the green Pulse Dose Mode
Indicator lights up. A pulse of oxygen is delivered and
the green indicator blinks with each inspiratory effort.
ALERT (Yellow) Indicator—When lit up, this indicates a
low priority awareness condition or Caution. Continue
to use your system. Refer to the Troubleshooting Table
for the correct action, or contact your Home Care
Provider. A flashing yellow indicates a medium priority
alert. A prompt response is necessary. (Typically low
oxygen or low battery.)
ALARM (Red) Indicator —Indicates a high priority alarm
condition. An immediate response is necessary. Refer
to the Troubleshooting Table and contact your home
care provider. (Typically loss of power, low oxygen, or
malfunction.)
Information Display.
• C or P – "C" indicates Continuous Flow mode and
"P" indicates Pulse Dose mode.
• Time on battery – The display will cycle every 20
seconds when running on battery power to indicate the
estimated time left on the battery
• Setting (continuous flow or pulse dose) – each time
you power the device ON, the last mode and/or setting
has been saved and will be used at start-up.
Battery Pack (battery) Status Gauge: This indicator
displays the charge remaining in the battery. Each of
the five horizontal gray bars represents approximately
20% of the total battery charge. When the battery is
charging, the charge indicator bars will blink in a wa-
terfall-type fashion. If the battery is not installed, or if it
is incorrectly installed, the Battery Pack (battery) Status
Gauge will not light up or will flash on and off.
External Power Indicator: When the eQuinox is properly
plugged in and is using the AC or 12VDC Cable, this
indicator will light up on the User Control Panel.
Buzzer: An audible alarm alerts you to the operating condition of the
device, either a warning or failure, and confirms a valid key press.
Voice Module: If activated, a voice indicator will alert you of the op-
erating condition of the device, changes in power source, and warning
conditions or failures.
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Powering on the eQuinox
To connect to AC power source: Insert the AC Power Supply
cord securely into the External Power Receptacle on the right
side of the device. Plug the AC power cord into the power
supply and into an AC outlet.
Step 1
When the eQuinox is plugged in properly, a green indicator
on the AC Power Supply will light up. The External Power
Indicator on the user control panel will also light up.
Install the Battery: Slide the battery into the empty compartment
until it locks into position. It will be flush with the front of the
device.
When the battery is properly installed and the eQuinox is either
ON or plugged into AC power, the Battery Pack Status Gauge
will appear.
ON/OFF Button (Green) Indicator
Press and hold the "ON/OFF" button for two (2) seconds to
power ON your eQuinox. A brief audible and visual power on
self-test will occur. Check that all the indicators are lit up and
the buzzer sounds for three (3) seconds. Press and hold the "ON/
OFF" button for two (2) seconds to power OFF your eQuinox.
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