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BD Pyxis™ ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual April 2024 360394 REV G...
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BD and Helmer Scientific. BD and Helmer Scientific assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the informational content contained in this material. For the purpose of clarity, BD and Helmer Scientific consider only the most recent revision of this document to be valid.
Intended Audience This manual is intended for use by end users of the iMX105 BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Tower. For information on how to use the Pyxis MedStation™ ES which provides medication management capabilities to the iMX105 BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator, please refer to the Pyxis MedStation™...
BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ The following symbols may be found on the refrigerator or refrigerator packaging: Caution: Risk of damage to equipment or Earth / ground terminal danger to operator Caution: Hot surface Protective earth / ground terminal...
BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ 1 .5 Model and Input Power Note Service information varies depending on the model and power requirements. Table 1 . Model and Input Power Current Model Voltage Frequency Draw 115V 60 Hz 1.4 A...
BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ Installation and Configuration 2 .1 Location Requirements Keep all ventilation openings in the enclosure or, in the structure for building-in, clear of obstruction. ♦ Has a grounded outlet meeting the electrical requirements listed on the product specification label.
Connect Backup Power The iMX105 BD Pyxis ™ ES Refrigerator is equipped with a backup battery system. The backup battery is located below the chamber, behind the right-side access panel. The backup battery system provides electrical power to the i.C temperature monitoring system, alarm system, and magnetic door lock.
AC power failure. Temperature Probes Three types of temperature probes are included in the BD Pyxis™ ES Refrigerator: primary monitor probe, condenser probe and control probe. The iMX105 refrigerator includes a solid ballast installed on the interior upper left side of the unit. The primary monitor probe is inserted into the solid ballast and secured with thumb screws.
BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ 2.7 Configure Storage NOTICE Before moving bins, ensure they are completely empty for safe removal. Notes • Before moving storage components, protect stored items in refrigerator from extended exposure to adverse temperature.
BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ Controls The iMX105 BD Pyxis™ ES Refrigerator is equipped with the i.C temperature monitoring and control system. The i.C system combines temperature control and monitoring into a single user interface. 3 .1...
• The Settings screen is password protected. If viewing settings for the first time, enter factory default password of “1234”. • Settings appearing in the column on the right are not visible when the BD Pyxis™ ES Refrigerator is connected to the MedStation.
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BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ Temperature Setpoint The setpoint is the temperature at which the refrigerator operates. Notes • The Settings screen is password protected. If viewing settings for the first time, enter factory default password of “1234”.
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BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ Temperature History The Temperature History screen displays a graph showing the temperature history of the Primary Monitor probe. The graph may be viewed in a one-day or seven-day format. The zoom feature may be used to allow a more detailed view of a particular segment of the temperature graph.
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BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ Change Password The Administrator password can be changed by selecting the Change Password button. Notes • The factory preset password is “1234”. • Once the password is changed, ensure the new password is recorded and kept in a safe place.
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BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ Factory Default Settings Settings listed below may be simultaneously returned to factory default values. NOTICE Ethernet port must be ON to communicate with the MedStation. Note Some factory default settings may not be the same as the settings that were factory-calibrated before the refrigerator was shipped.
BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ Maintenance Maintenance tasks should be completed according to the schedule below. NOTICE Maintenance should only be performed by trained refrigeration technicians. Notes • The preventive maintenance schedule provides recommended minimum requirements. Regulations or physical conditions at your organization may require maintenance items be performed more frequently, or only by designated service personnel.
Alarm Tests Test alarms to ensure they are working correctly. The BD Pyxis™ ES refrigerator has alarms for chamber temperature, compressor temperature, power failure, probe failure, and door open (time). Alarms can only be tested when the refrigerator is not connected and communicating with the MedStation.
BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ Power Failure Alarm Test Note During a power failure, the power failure alarm appears and the battery provides power to the monitoring system and magnetic lock. 1. Change the Power Failure delay setting to 0 minutes by touching + or – on the Power Failure spin box to change the value to 0.
BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ Note Using putty to seal the probe hole when using a thermocouple wire to calibrate is recommended. Calibrate Primary Monitor Probe 1. Ensure the Primary Monitor Probe is securely installed in the ballast.
BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ 4 .4 Test and Replace Backup Batteries Notes • The i.C Monitoring and Control System use the same backup battery. • Use only a battery which meets manufacturer’s specifications. i .C Monitoring and Control System Backup Battery An alarm message will appear at the top of the screen when the system is running on battery power.
BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ 4 .5 LED Lamp Strip Check LED Lamp Strip Ensure the chamber light turns on when the refrigerator door is opened. Remove and Replace LED Lamp Strip 1. Switch the main power switch to OFF; switch the battery backup and maglock key switches to OFF; disconnect the AC power cord from the power receptacle.
To prevent damage to electrical components and to prevent the possibility of electric shock, safely shut down, turn off and unplug all BD Pyxis products before washing them. BD Pyxis products are typically cleaned with mild soap and warm water.
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BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ Bin Assembly Note Avoid contaminating supplies and medications stored in the product when cleaning bins. Remove bin from compartment and clean bin and bin cover with soft cloth and mild soap and water solution. Thoroughly dry all surfaces using clean soft cloth before reinstalling.
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Disconnect refrigerator from AC power when cleaning. Note In environments where the BD Pyxis™ ES refrigerator is exposed to excessive lint or dust, condenser grill may require cleaning more frequently than stated in preventive maintenance schedule. To access the condenser grill, remove the front panel below the door. Clean the condenser grill using a soft brush and a vacuum cleaner.
BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ Service 5.1 Refrigerant Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired only by trained service personnel. DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing. NOTICE • Review all safety instructions prior to recharging refrigerant.
BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ 5 .2 CSV Download A CSV download captures historical data from the refrigerator and allows it to be placed on a removable storage device. The amount and type of data downloaded will vary depending on whether a User or Tech (Technician) data set is selected.
BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ Troubleshooting NOTICE Review all safety instructions prior to troubleshooting. 6 .1 Access System Problems Problem Possible Cause Action Door does not lock. Door lock key switch is in the Turn the key to the on “-” position.
BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ 6 .2 Chamber Temperature Problems Problem Possible Cause Action Temperature display Display temperature needs to Follow temperature calibration process. does not match actual be calibrated. temperature. Chamber temperature is too Display temperature needs to Follow temperature calibration process.
BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ 6 .4 Condensation Problems Problem Possible Cause Action Excess condensation/ Foreign liquid spilled within Verify liquid products are sealed, wipe up spilled liquid if necessary. moisture inside chamber. chamber. Unit cooler condensation Check level of refrigerator and unit cooler drain pan, level if needed for proper pan is not draining.
BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ Parts Notes • Before replacing parts, protect items in refrigerator from extended exposure to adverse temperature. • Allow refrigerator temperature to stabilize at setpoint after replacing parts or after extended door opening.
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BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired only by trained service personnel. DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing. NOTICE Disconnect the refrigerator from AC power before opening the electrical compartment.
BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ Schematics MAIN POWER (iG) Reset Bezel Mount Components Speaker TO ETHERNET UNIT COOLER i.C3 Display PCB POWER CORD i(F) ROUTER PORT 2 USB Host i.C3 LCD SD Memory Card w/ Touch Screen...
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BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Service and Maintenance Manual ™ Compliance 9.1 Regulatory Compliance This device complies with the requirements of the following directives: 2011/65/EU (Restriction of Hazardous Substances), 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive), and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive). This product is certified to applicable UL and CAN/CSA standards by a NRTL.
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