Schematic diagram of alarm tones
Tone sequence for various alarm priorities
Alarm priority
Standard (according to IEC 60601-1-8)
High
Depending on the overall alarm situation, this tone sequence
may be played as a 5-tone sequence due to the timing of the
Medium
Low
The described acoustic alarm signals are handled
by a backup loudspeaker if the primary
loudspeaker fails. This plays the tone sequences
of the high and medium alarm priority with constant
tone frequency and constant volume.
Tone signals during operation
When
Therapy start or change of venti-
lation mode
Timeout
Instructions for use Perseus A500 SW 2.0n
individual alarms.
Signal
Principles of operation
Repetitive
Yes
Yes
No
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