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Alarm Conditions and Alarm Codes
Use the table below to decode eQuinox alarm conditions. If other alarm codes are displayed by the eQuinox, contact Technical Support for
assistance.
Note:
The following table is intended as a guide for the provider, not the user.
Alarm
Alarm
Condition
Code
Display
"9-Volt Battery"
0010
9V Low
Warming Up
0004
O2<70%
Warming Up
0008
O2<85%
"3.0" (or flow
0
No Alarm
setting)
"Low Power
1000
LOW BAT
Cartridge"
"Warm Power
0200
WARM BAT
Cartridge"
"O2 Concentration
0008
O2<85%
- <85%"
"O2 Concentration
0004
O2<70%
- <70%"
"Flow Rate Error /
0020
FLOWRATE
Blocked Flow"
"Cannot Charge
0100
CHARGER
Power Cartridge"
"Communication
0400
BAT COM
Loss"
"No Inspiration
Detected" (in Pulse
0001
P<-->C
Mode only)
"Ambient Pressure
0002
AMB PRES
Fail"
"Reduced Flow
Due to Excess
0800
FLOWRATE
Power Drain"
"DC Power Fail
(DC On and Off 3
2000
BAD DC
Times)
"Loss of External
Power" *NOTE:
******
Stars will be
4000
Flashing
flashing in the LCD
"********"
"System Fault"
0080
FAIL XX
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Green
Yellow
Red
Indicator
Indicator
Indicator
N/A
N/A
N/A
On
On
On
On
On
Off
On
Off
Off
On
Flashing
Off
On
Flashing
Off
Off
Flashing
Off
Off
Off
Flashing
Off
Flashing
Off
Off
On
Off
Off
Flashing
Off
On
Flashing
Off
Off
ON
Off
Off
ON
Off
Off
ON
Off
Off
Off
Flashing
Off
Off
On
Battery
Audible
Icon
Alarm
"3 Beeps" at
N/A
Start-Up only
Normal
Off
Normal
Off
Normal
Off
Nothing. The system is operating properly at the specified flow rate.
Flash
2 Beeps
Plug into external power or replace with a Charged Power Cartridge.
Outline
Remove Power Cartridge and plug into external power or replace with
Flashing
1 Beeps
Perform Annual Filter PM Maintenance. If condition persists, service is
Normal
Off
Perform Annual Filter PM Maintenance. If condition persists, service is
Normal
3 Beeps
Check tubing and/or humidifier for obstruction. Check/Clean Air Intake
Normal
1 Beep
Instruct patient to seek an external power source. Remove Power
Flashing
Off
Cartridge add allow to cool to room temperature, if Power Cartridge
Flashing
1 BEEP
Make sure tubing does not exceed 7 ft (2.1m) when using Pulse Mode.
Unit will switch to continuous mode if no inspiration is detected for 15
Normal
Off
seconds. After 15 seconds of continuous flow the unit will switch back
Instruct the patient to power cycle the unit (i.e. Disconnect from
AC Power Supply, DC Power Cable, and remove the Battery Pack if
Normal
OFF
attached), wait for 1 minute, then reconnect to AC or DC power without
the Battery Pack engaged. If this does not correct, service is required.
When connected to DC power, disconnect all other electronic devices
Normal
OFF
connected to power circuit (GPS, Cell Phone Charger, etc). If not the
Ensure that the DC Power Cable is connected firmly into both the
power receptacle in the vehicle as well as the eQuinox. Also, disconnect
Normal
OFF
all other electronic devices connected to power circuit (GPS, Cell Phone
Charger, etc). If no success, Instruct patient to seek an alternative
Instruct patient to seek an alternative oxygen supply until external
Normal
Constant
10 seconds then silent, Instruct patient to use back up oxygen supply.
Normal
Constant
Table 9
What to Do
The internal 9-volt battery needs replaced
Wait - the system typically take 3-4 minutes to reach specified
performance
Wait - the system typically take 3-4 minutes to reach specified
performance
a charged Power Cartridge
required.
required.
Filter. If condition persists past 10 minutes, service is required
malfunction persists, service is required.
Check Battery connections
to pulse flow and attempt to detect inspiratory effort
case, remove the Battery Pack from the device.
oxygen supply until external power is restored
power is restored or install a charged Power Cartridge.
Service is required.
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