Alarm Hierarchy - Dräger 8000 IC Instructions For Use Manual

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Alarm hierarchy

Alarm hierarchy
The incubator has a hierarchical system of alarms. Any
faults which occur are signalled in order of importance. If
a non-essential function fails, the functions which are of
vital importance remain in operation.
Continuous tone
cannot be suppressed, for faults which entail the greatest
potential danger:
– Malfunction of incubator (Inop.)
– Malfunction in a module
– Mains power failure
– "Air temperature sensor" alarm
– "Fan failure" alarm.
– "O sensor" alarm
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– "Humidity sensor" alarm
Intermittend tone
can be suppressed for 10 minutes, for faults which
entail a less serious potential danger:
– Deviations from set values
– Air temperature too high
– Water shortage
– "Skin temperature sensor" alarm
In addition, the relevant alarm LEDs flash.
Each alarm is shown by the central alarm LED so that a
visual signal is given even when the flap with brief
instructions is folded up.
If another alarm occurs when the alarm tone has
already been suppressed, the tone is automatically
re-activated. Depending on what the fault is, this alarm
tone may also be suppressed. The period before the first
alarm tone is automatically re-activated and is then
prolonged by the time of the interval between the two
alarms.
Ergonomics
The working height can be electrically adjusted to suit
individual users.
The hand ports are oval in shape to allow optimum
freedom of movement with a small cross-sectional
opening.
The incubator has rotating castors so that it can be
moved around easily. Two of the castors can be locked in
position.
Ancillary equipment can be attached to the side rails.
A swivel cupboard is provided for storage purposes.
Hygiene
All parts of the incubator which come into contact with
the gas breathed by the baby can be removed from the
basic unit for disinfecting.
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