Alarms And Warnings - Cardinal Health Alaris PK Directions For Use Manual

Alarms are indicated by a combination of an audible alarm, flashing alarm indicator and a descriptive message in the display.
c
button to silence the alarm for a maximum of 2 minutes*, then check the display for an alarm message. Press CANCEL
1. First press the
to cancel the alarm message.
2. If the infusion has stopped, rectify the cause of the alarm then press the
Display
DRIVE DISENGAGED
OCCLUSION
CHECK SYRINGE
BATTERY LOW
BATTERY EMPTY
NEAR END OF INFUSION
END OF INFUSION
TITRATION NOT CONFIRMED
AC POWER FAIL
Error Code and Message
ATTENTION (with "3 Beeps")
Alarm Indicator Colour
AMBER

Alarms and Warnings

Description and Troubleshooting Guide
The drive system has been disengaged during operation. Check the finger grips and the position
of the syringe.
Excessive pressure measured at the syringe plunger exceeding the alarm limit. Identify and
remove the cause of the blockage in the drive, syringe, or administration system before restarting
the infusion.
Incorrect size of syringe has been fitted, the syringe has not been positioned correctly or has
been disturbed during operation. Check the syringe location and the position.
Battery charge low with 30 minutes operation remaining. Battery indicator will flash and after 30
minutes a continuous audible alarm will indicate that the battery is exhausted. Reconnect to the
AC power supply to continue operation and charge the internal battery.
The internal battery is exhausted. Connect the pump to the AC power supply.
The pump is nearing the end of the infusion.This value can be configured.
The pump has reached the end of the infusion. A pre-set volume will remain in the syringe to
minimise the risk of the infusion of air bubbles into the set. This value can be configured.
The infusion rate has been changed, but has not been confirmed and 2 minutes* has
expired without any operation. Press the
softkey to clear this message and silence the alarm. Check infusion rate and confirm by pressing
b
the button or press the
infusion. (This alarm only occurs if rate titration is enabled).
AC Power has been disconnected and the pump is operating on battery power, if this occurs
when the pump is infusing the message "INFUSION CONTINUES" will be displayed. Reconnect
AC power supply or press the
The alarm will automatically cancel if the AC power supply is reconnected.
The alarm system has detected an internal malfunction. Note the malfunction code. Remove
pump from service for examination by a qualified service engineer.
Three beeps will sound if the pump has been left ON for more than 2 minutes* (referred to as
CALLBACK in the log) without starting the operation. Press the
for a further 2 minutes*. Alternatively press and hold down the
in succession, this will put the warning alarm on standby for 15 minutes.
Alarms indicated
AC POWER FAIL; NEAR END OF INFUSION; ATTENTION; TITRATION NOT CONFIRMED; BATTERY
LOW.
RED All others.
1000DF00005 Iss. 2
b
button to resume the infusion.
c
button to silence the alarm, then press the CANCEL
h
button to revert to the previous rate. Press the
c
button to silence the alarm and continue with battery operation.
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b
button to start
c
button to silence the alarm
c
button and wait for 3 beeps
*Configurable option.