Gas Module Troubleshooting - Mindray Gas Module 3 Operating Instructions Manual

Gas Monitoring with Gas Module 3
NOTE:
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Gas Module Troubleshooting

MESSAGE/PROBLEM
GM: Warming Up
GM: Exhaust Blocked
GM: Mixed Agents
GM: Air Leak
GM: Replace Trap
GM: Occlusion
GM: Zero In Progress
GM: CO
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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.
REASON
Appears when the system has been
turned on, and the sensors have not
reached their stable operating
temperature.
Appears when the system detects a
blockage at the exhaust gas outlet, as
indicated by an increase in internal
pressure.
Appears when more than one
anesthetic agent is detected by the
system.
Appears when the system detects a
pneumatic leak.
Also may appear when the Gas
Module has been turned on without a
sample line attached.
Gas Module has been on for a long
period of time without the bedside
monitor being on.
Indicates residue build-up on the
water trap membrane that is
decreasing air flow.
Appears when the system detects an
obstruction in the sampling line or the
water trap bottle is full.
Appears when the system is zeroing
all of its channels. This appears
whether initiated by the user or is
automatic.
Zero Error Appears when the system has been
2
unable to successfully zero the CO
sensor.
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SOLUTION
Wait for the message to go
away. It takes up to five
minutes for the device to
warm up.
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.
Message will disappear
when a single agent is
detected again.
Turn Gas Module and
bedside monitor Off.
Install/check sample lines,
filters, water trap and
electrical connections.
Turn off Gas Module.Turn on
Gas Module and bedside
monitor.
Replace water trap reservoir.
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.
This is normal operation.
Wait for message to clear.
Manually start zeroing the
system again. If problem
2
persists, contact Mindray DS
Technical Support.
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