GE Healthcare

S/5 ADU Carestation

Anesthesia Delivery Unit AS/3

Technical Reference Manual

Conformity according to the Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning Medical Devices

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Document No. 8502851, S/5 ADU Technical Reference Manual

September 21, 2005

Distributor: Manufacturer:
GE Healthcare Finland Oy
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About this manual
This Technical Reference Manual contains information required to service and repair the
GE Healthcare S/5 ADU Carestation and the AS/3 Anesthesia Delivery Unit S/N: 6 000 000 and
greater. Note that prior to May 2005, units were manufactured with serial numbers ranging from
40 000 000 to 40 300 743. Units manufactured in May 2005 and after, start in the serial number
range 6 000 000 and greater.
Throughout this manual the S/5 Anesthesia Delivery Unit and AS/3 Anesthesia Delivery Unit will be
referred to as the ADU.
The manual is divided into sections from 1 to 10, which describe maintenance, and into sections
from A to D, which describe the ADU modules.
NOTE: In this manual the US version of menus and menu items are used. The UK English/
International version of the ADU uses a different terminology than the US version in the System
Checkout menu. The two versions differ in the following way:
US version UK/International version
System Checkout System Check
Complete Checkout Full Check
Bypass Checkout Bypass check
Status Check Checklist
Checkout Log Checklog
Checkout Error Error History

Disclaimer
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in product specifications without prior notice.
The information in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, the manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for its use.

Related documents
In addition to this Technical Reference Manual, the following documents are available for the ADU.
Open me first
The “Open me first” package is located in the delivery package and includes unpacking instructions
and the “ADU Production Card”, which must be saved in your device history records. The Production
Card includes, for example, all the necessary order, version and serial number information.
User's Reference Manual
The “User's Reference Manual” describes all necessary functions for the safe use of the equipment.
Everyday cleaning and maintenance procedures as well as simple troubleshooting hints are also
included.
User’s Guide
The “User’s Guide“ describes the most common features and functions for the use of the equipment.
The Guide is intended to be a complement to the reference manuals and support the user in the daily
work. The guide has a table of contents, index and tabs with headings for a quick and easy way to find
desired information.

Document No. 8502851 September 21, 2005

 Cleaning Instructions Poster
The “Cleaning Instructions Poster” describes how to clean the most common parts of the equipment.
The poster is a complement to the User’s Reference Manual and the User’s Guide.
Configuration guide
The “Configuration guide” provides information on how to select products for configuring
a delivery system that fulfills specific needs.

Spare part installation instructions

This manual does not include all instructions for installation of spare parts. Detailed instructions are
generally enclosed in the spare part packages.

Conventions used
Names of touch keys are entered in a larger and bold typeface, for example Setup.
Software menu items are entered in bold italic typeface, for example Checks.
Menu access is described from top to bottom. For example, the selection of the Start test command
from the Display submenu of the Checks menu, would be written as Checks-Display-Start test.
Messages (alarm messages, informative messages) displayed on the screen are entered inside
single quotes, for example ‘Please wait’.
When referring to different documents, sections or paragraphs, the name is entered in italic typeface
and enclosed in double quotes, for example “Installation instructions”.

Trademarks
Datex, Ohmeda, S/5, D-Lite, D-lite+, Pedi-Lite, Pedi-lite+, Mini D-fend, D-fend, D-fend+, OxyTip+,
MemCard, ComWheel, EarSat, FingerSat, FlexSat, PatientO2, Entropy, Patient Spirometry and
Tonometrics are trademarks of GE Healthcare Finland Oy. All other product and company names are
property of their respective owner.

Copyright
©2005 General Electric Company. All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without
prior written consent of GE Healthcare.

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 Table of contents

Table of contents

1 Safety 1-1
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
General requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Technical Competence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Safety symbols on the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Responsibility of the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Sale restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Responsibility of the manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
General warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Hazards related to improper installation, use and service of the ADU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Electric shock hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Hazard related to explosion, fire or burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Other hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Equipment classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Classification according to IEC 60601-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Classification according to IEC 529 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Classification according to the EU Medical Device Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
ADU - Compliance with safety standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
ADU safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

2 System description 2-1

Front view of the ADU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Rear view of the ADU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Rear panel functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Auxiliary mains outlets and gas supply inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Functional units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Ventilator with compact patient circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Compact block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Gas flow within the Compact block and the single use absorber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Frame Pneumatics (A-AUF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Fresh Gas Control Unit (A-FGC1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Flow controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Electronically controlled vaporizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Aladin Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Electronic Ventilator (A-EV1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Auto mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Patient breathing systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Scavenging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Central Electronics (A-ELEC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Symbols and text on transport packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Symbols on equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

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S/5 ADU Carestation

3 Installation instructions 3-1

Introduction and requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
How to use these installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Setting up the ADU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Connections of the anesthesia delivery unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Installation of monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Install Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
The Anesthesia Monitor central unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Anesthesia Monitor Video Display 14’’ (D-VHC14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Anesthesia Monitor Video Display 15’’ (D-VNC15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Anesthesia Monitor LCD Display (D-LCC10W and D-LCC12W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Capnomac Ultima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Transference of parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Capnomac Ultima to the ADU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Anesthesia Monitor to the ADU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
ADU to the Anesthesia Monitor with record keeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Configuring the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Configuration requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Country specific requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Other specific requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Configuration of Mode switch method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
User defaults configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Saving the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Default configuration worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Identification of the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Default configuration worksheet for the ADU (No. 1 of 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Default configuration worksheet for the ADU (No. 2 of 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Default configuration worksheet for the ADU (No. 3 of 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Default configuration worksheet for the ADU (No. 4 of 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

4 Maintenance 4-1
Schedule and maintenance kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Maintenance Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
System check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Functional check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Test equipment needed for the Functional check and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Service menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
To enter the service menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Layout of service/diagnostics and calibrations pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Service menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Maintenance procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Review the A-FGC1 EEPROM Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Preparations before installation of maintenance kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
One year maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Three year maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Other maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Post-maintenance procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Kits for maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
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5 Functional check 5-1

Test devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
A Functional Check must be carried out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Functional Check on an N2O disabled ADU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Equipment needed for a functional check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Wall Gas Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Central Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Fresh Gas Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Electronic Ventilator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
System check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

6 Technical specifications 6-1

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Gas Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Gas supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Fresh Gas Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Electronically Controlled Vaporizer and Aladin Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
ADU Agent Accuracy Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Electronic Ventilator including Bellows Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Patient Breathing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Compact Block II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Scavenging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

7 Forms and charts 7-1

Installation checklist, ADU ID: 6 000 000 and greater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Setting up the anesthesia delivery unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Connecting the monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Configuring software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Functional check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Functional check procedure, ADU ID: 6 000 000 and greater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Leak tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Wall gas unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Central electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Fresh gas control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Ventilator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Maintenance schedule, ADU ID: 6 000 000 and greater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
One-year maintenance ADU (Order No. 893641) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Three-year maintenance ADU (Order No. 893642) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
One-year maintenance CBI&II (Order No. 8504219) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

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Six year O2 Flush maintenance A -WGU-00 (Order No. 90700) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Six year O2 Flush maintenance A -WGU-01-02-03-0X (Order No. 8500993) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Eight year Static RAM (Order No. 197230) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Pressure conversion table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Pneumatic symbol chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Pneumatic chart of the Electronic Ventilator A-EV1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Pneumatic chart of the Fresh Gas Control Unit A-FGC1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Health and safety declaration form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Pneumatic chart of A-WGU, frame without A-FGFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Pneumatic chart of A-WGU, frame with A-FGFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Pneumatic chart of Table, frame without A-FGFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Pneumatic diagram of table, frame with A-FGFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

8 Revision history 8-1

AS/3 and S/5 ADU ID: No. 6 000 000 and greater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8.1.1 Frame Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
PC Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

9 Technical bulletins 9-1

10 Glossary 10-1
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Technical description A-AUF A-1

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Wall gas unit pneumatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A-AUF pneumatic drawings and technical description of the Wall Gas Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Technical description of the Wall Gas Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Pipeline inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Reserve gas inlets (Yokes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Gas distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Gas outlets and O2 flush valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Pressure gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Scavenging ejector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
A-WGU-00, tubing and component location (IEC Version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
A-WGU-00, option (IEC Version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
Tubing connection chart A-WGU-0O (IEC versions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
A-WGU-00, tubing and component location (ASTM version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12
A-WGU-00, option (ASTM version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13
Tubing connection chart (A-WGU-00) (ASTM versions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14
A-WGU-01, -02, -03 without options. tubing and component location (IEC version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-15
A-WGU-01, -02, -03 without options. tubing and component location (ASTM version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16
A-WGU-01, -02, -03 extra gas outlets option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17
A-WGU-01, -02, -03 vacuum Vac2 outlet option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18
A-WGU-01,-02, -03 with double Vac outlets option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-19
A-WGU-01,-02,-03 with scavenging flow indicator attached . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-20
A-WGU-01, -02, -03 with scavenging ejector attached . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-21
A-WGU-01, -02, -03 gas cylinder option O2+ O2 + Air (IEC version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-22
A-WGU-01, -02, -03 gas cylinder option O2 + O2 + Air (ASTM version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-23
A-WGU-01, -02, -03, gas cylinder option O2 + O2 + N2O (IEC version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-24
A-WGU-01, -02, -03 gas cylinder option O2 + O2 + N2O (ASTM version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-25

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A-WGU-01, -02, -03 gas cylinder option O2 + Air + Air (IEC version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-26
A-WGU-01, -02, -03 gas cylinder option O2 + Air + Air (ASTM version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-27
A-WGU-01, -02, -03 gas cylinder option O2 + Air + N2O (IEC version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-28
A-WGU-01, -02, -03 gas cylinder option O2 + Air + N2O (ASTM version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-29
Frame tubing interfaces between modules. No A-FGFI - O2 flush mounted to A-WGU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-30
Frame tubing interfaces between modules. With A-FGFI - O2 flush mounted to A-WGU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-31
Frame tubing interfaces between modules. No A-FGFI - O2 flush mounted to table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-32
Frame tubing interfaces between modules. With A-FGFI -O2 flush mounted to table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-33
Reservoir tube location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-34
Double fresh gas outlet, A-DFG1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-34
Fresh gas flow 1 indicator, A-FGFI (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-35

Repair Instructions A-AUF A-37

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-37
Removal of the A-WGU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-38
Replacing tubing or connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-38
Replacement of non-return valves in the A-WGU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-40
Installation of double fresh gas outlet, A-DFG1 (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-41

Calibration A-AUF A-43

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-43
O2 flush adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-43

Troubleshooting A-AUF A-47

Guidelines for troubleshooting leakage in ADU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-47
Leak tracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-47

Spare parts A-AUF A-49

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-49
Cart A-CART and frame A-AUF Spare Parts for S/5 ADU from S/N: 6 000 000
to 39 999 999 and greater than S/N: 40 300 000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-50
Cart A-CART and frame A-AUF S/N: 40 000 000 to 40 299 999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-52
Front panel agent sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-56
Spare parts for the Wall Gas Unit (excluding the gas inlet block) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-58
Gas inlet block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-62
Hose connectors A-WGU side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-64
Connector hat for auxiliary gas outlets AGA type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-65
Male connectors for female auxiliary quick connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-66
A-SEJ2 and flow indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-67
Scavenging flow tube repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-68
Copper pipes for yoke(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-69
Wall gas unit multiconnectors and silencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-70
Yokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-71
Yoke regulators maintenance kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-72
Circuit arm (from A-AUF ID: No. 6 000 000 to 39 999 999 and 40 007 637 or higher) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-73
Circuit arm (below A-AUF ID: No.40 000 000 to 40 007 636) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-74
Cable management arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-75
Cable holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-75
Fresh gas outlet and flow indicator A-FGFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-76
Fresh gas outlet label with or without A-FGFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-77
Hoses / tubings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-77

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N2O disabled option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-78

Miscellaneous parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-79
Spare parts Compact Block CB I (Without water trap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-80
Spare parts for Compact Block CB II (See figure 80) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-80

Technical description A-FGC1 B-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Connections of the module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Flow controls section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Definitions of components in the flow controls section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Description of the flow control section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Flow controls and flow measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
N2O limiting control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
N2O/Air selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
N2O pressure sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
O2 test valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
Counter pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
Vaporizer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8
Theory of the vaporizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8
Definitions of components in the vaporizer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-9
Agent control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-10
Cassette flow channel pneumatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-10
Agent concentration control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-11
Desflurane liquid level measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-12
Liquid chamber, Aladin Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-12
Aladin2 Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-12
Aladin Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-14
Different keyed filler systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-15
Overfilling and wrong position prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-17
Fresh Gas Control Unit pneumatic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-20
Tubing connection chart A-FGC1 (IEC version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-22
Tubing connection chart A-FGC1 (ASTM version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-23
Location of parts in the Fresh Gas Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-24
Parts at the front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-24
A-FGC1 Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-26
Electronics in the Fresh Gas Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-28
Fresh Gas Control Unit electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-29
DC/DC power board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-29
CPU Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-29
Connection board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-32

Repair instructions A-FGC1 B-33

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-33
Removing the Fresh Gas Control Unit from the ADU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-33
Reassembling the fresh gas control unit to the ADU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-33
Servicing Aladin2 Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-34
All Aladin2 Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-34
Aladin2 Cassette Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-36
Servicing Aladin Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-38
Cassettes with keyed filler system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-38
Cassettes with QuikFil filling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-39

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Cassettes with desflurane filling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-40

Emptying a cassette with desflurane filling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-41
Shipping Aladin cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-41
Replacement of the EEPROM memory and the A-FGC1 software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-42
Replacing the DC/DC power board fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-43
Special guidelines for servicing the solenoid valve nuts in A-FGC1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-44

Calibration A-FGC1 B-45

General requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-45
Adjustment of the Air and O2 pressure regulators calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-46
N2O pressure sensor calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-48
Cassette pressure sensor calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-50
Temperature sensor calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-52
Counter pressure sensor calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-53
O2 flow sensor and bypass flow calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-54
Agent flow calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-57
N2O/Air flow sensor calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-59
N2O proportional function and pressure regulator adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-62

Troubleshooting A-FGC1 B-65

Built-in tools for troubleshooting the A-FGC1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-65
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-67
A-FGC1 Black box for troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-84
Clearing the EEPROM Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-93
Fresh Gas Control Unit diagnostics page layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-102
Table of explanations for the Fresh Gas Control Unit diagnostic page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-103

Spare parts A-FGC1 B-105

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-105
Fresh Gas Control Unit, A-FGC1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-106
A-FGC1 front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-106
Spare parts located behind the A-FGC1 electronic cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-108
Parts inside the Fresh Gas Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-110
Fan - cassette house . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-117
Gas connection unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-118
Tubing (hoses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-120
Connectors and seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-121
Aladin2 Cassette Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-122
Aladin cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-124
Aladin cassette with key filler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-124
Key filler gasket kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-125
Aladin cassette with Quik FilTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-126
Aladin cassette with Desflurane Filling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-127
Aladin name labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-127

Technical description A-EV1 C-1

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Main ventilation modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Auto mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Connections of the Electronic Ventilator module (A-EV1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

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Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

Pneumatic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Mechanical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
A-EV1 functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
Drive gas selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
Inlet pressure stabilizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
Inspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
Expiration (without PEEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
PEEP (positive end expiratory pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9
Reaching the Pmax release pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9
Measured parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-10
Gas consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-11
Measuring sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-12
Pneumatic chart of the Electronic Ventilator A-EV1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-13
Location of ventilator control unit components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-14
Location of parts in the ventilator control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-16
Electronic Ventilator electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-17
DC/DC power board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-17
CPU board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-17
Ventilator connection board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-21
Pressure sensor boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-21
Functional description of the Bellows Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-23
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-23
Description of the Bellows Block Unit A-BB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-24

Repair instructions A-EV1 C-29

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-29
Dismounting the Electronic Ventilator unit from the ADU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-29
Remounting the Electronic Ventilator to the ADU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-30
Replacing the EEPROM memory and A-EV1 software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-30
Replacing the DC/DC power board fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-32
Servicing the Bellows Block with bottom plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-33
Removing and changing O-rings of the Auto/Man. switch valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-33
Cleaning the Auto/Man. switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-34
Replacing the spontaneous valve 894613 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-34

Calibration A-EV1 C-37

General requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-37
Entering calibration mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-37
The ventilator calibrating tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-38
O2 and Air pressure sensor calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-39
Flow sensor calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-41
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-41
Pressure sensors calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-43
Inlet pressure regulator adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-45
Pilot pressure regulator adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-47
PEEP calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-48

Troubleshooting A-EV1 C-51

Ventilator error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-51
Ventilator failure alarm troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-57

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Other problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-69

Test of inspiration valve performance with A-EV1 SW >7.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-71
Accepted test result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-71
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-71
Deviating pressure curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-72
Description of ventilator self test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-73
Electronics checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-73
Wall pressure checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-73
Inspiration valve calibration and verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-74
Backup CPU check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-74
Expiratory valves check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-74
Flow sensor zero valve check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-74
Flow sensor check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-74
Pilot pressure level check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-74
System checkout troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-75
Manual mode leak test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-75
Auto mode leak test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-76
Ventilator diagnostic page layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-79
Leak tracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-81
Leak tracing chart - Auto leak test failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-82
Leak tracing chart - Manual leak test failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-83
Leak tracing chart - Both auto and manual tests failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-84
Leak tests for service purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-85
Ventilator test (Test 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-85
Test for circuit and monitor pressure sensor lines (Test 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-85
Test for Bellows block and bottom plate leakage (Test 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-86

Spare parts A-EV1 C-87

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-87
Parts complete A-EV1 module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-87
Parts for connecting the A-EV1 to the frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-87
Parts behind the electronic cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-88
Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-90
Expiration valve unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-91
Parts inside the Electronic Ventilator (delivered after September 1998) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-92
Parts inside the Electronic Ventilator (delivered before September 1998) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-98
Bellows Block and APL valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-100
Bellows Block spontaneous valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-103
Bellows Block bottom plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-103
APL valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-105
Gaskets for APL valve house . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-105
Auto/Manual mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-107
Auto/Manual mode switch mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-108
Auto/Manual mode switch cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-109
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-109

Technical description A-ELEC D-1

General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Location of parts inside the Central Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
Functional description of the circuitboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-5
Mains Connection Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-5

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Motherboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-6
Rectifier board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-7
Battery charger board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-7
Audio amplifier board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-9
Digipower board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-9
CPU board B-CPU4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-10
CPU board B-CPU2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-12
Software cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-13
Display controller board B-DISP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-14
D-LCCADU12 and D-LCC12W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-17
LCD Display D-LCCADU (Rev. 00, -01) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-18
Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-19
LCD Interface Board D-LCCADU12 and D-LCC12W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-20
LCD interface board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-21
External connector configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-23

Repair instructions A-ELEC D-25

General procedures before and after repair of the A-ELEC module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-25
Procedure before repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-25
Procedure after repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-26
Removing and installing the A-ELEC from the ADU frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-26
Replacing the CPU board (B-CPU4 and B-CPU2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-27
Downloading the ADU main software with PCMCIA card to B-CPU4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-30
Replacement of software cartridge in B-CPU2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-31
Replacing the B-DISP or the Digipower board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-33
Replacement of the mains board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-34
Replacement of the rectifier board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-37
Replacement of the battery charger board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-38
Replacement of batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-40
Repair Instructions for D-LCCADU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-40

Troubleshooting A-ELEC D-43

Error messages from the A-ELEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-43
Normal operation messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-43
Error condition messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-45
See “Unexpected reset” on page D-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-46
Battery failure troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-48
Most typical battery problems and solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-49
Verifying the operation by functional check and manual battery test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-49
Typical diagnostics values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-49
Intermittent battery failures (Only applies to units with main software versions < 6.2/7.2b) . . . . . . . . . . .D-50
Discharge/recharge cycling test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-50
Troubleshooting Chart ADU-AM Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-51
Unexpected reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-54
How the reset system of the ADU works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-54
Display description if a reset occurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-54
Service recommended actions if a reset has occurred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-54
Inspection of the SW cartridge insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-54
Trouble shooting PCMCIA Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-56
Diagnostic menu layout Serial I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-57
Diagnostic menu layout memory test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-57

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Alarm History Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-58

Troubleshooting D-LCCADU12 and D-LCC12W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-58
Troubleshooting LCD display D-LCCADU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-59
Software troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-60

Spare parts A-ELEC D-61

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-61
Inside A-ELEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-62
PCMCIA card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-64
Battery tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-65
Fan and loudspeaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-67
Rectifier board fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-67
Mother board fuse and On/Standby switch cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-68
External Outlet Box A-EO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-68
Protection for socket outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-69
Spares D-LCCADU12 and D-LCC12W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-69
LCD display, D-LCCADU -XX -00, -01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-72
Miscellaneous parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-75
D-LCC 10 W panel stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-76

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1 SAFETY
Intended use
The S/5 ADU Carestation is designed to administer anesthetic breathing gas in manual or
mechanical ventilation modes to patients undergoing anesthesia. It is intended for all patient
categories.

General requirements
Important
The information contained in this Technical Reference manual pertains only to those models of products
which are marketed by GE Healthcare as of the effective date of this manual or the latest revision thereof.
This Technical Reference manual was prepared for exclusive use by GE Healthcare service personnel in light
of their training and experience as well as the availability to them of parts, proper tools and test equipment.
Consequently, GE Healthcare provides this Technical Reference manual to its customers purely as a
business convenience and for the customer's general information only without warranty of the results with
respect to any application of such information. Furthermore, because of the wide variety of circumstances
under which maintenance and repair activities may be performed and the unique nature of each
individual's own experience, capacity, and qualifications, the fact that customer has received such
information from GE Healthcare does not imply in anyway that GE Healthcare deems said individual to be
qualified to perform any such maintenance or repair service. Moreover, it should not be assumed that every
acceptable test and safety procedure or method, precaution, tool, equipment or device is referred to
within, or that abnormal or unusual circumstances, may not warrant or suggest different or additional
procedures or requirements.
This manual is subject to periodic review, update and revision. Customers are cautioned to obtain
and consult the latest revision before undertaking any service of the equipment. Comments and
suggestions on this manual are invited from our customers.
CAUTION Servicing of this product in accordance with this Technical Reference manual should
never be undertaken in the absence of proper tools, test equipment and the most
recent revision to this service manual which is clearly and thoroughly understood.
CAUTION Read the “User’s Reference Manual” and the “Technical Reference Manual” before
performing service to the ADU.
CAUTION The Technical Reference Manual should never be undertaken in the absence of proper
tools, test equipment and the most recent revision to this service manual which is
clearly and thoroughly understood.

Technical Competence
The procedures described in this Technical Reference manual should be performed by trained and
authorized personnel only. Maintenance should only be undertaken by competent individuals who
have a general knowledge of and experience with devices of this nature. No repairs should ever be
undertaken or attempted by anyone not having such qualifications.
GE Healthcare strongly recommends using only genuine replacement parts, manufactured or sold by
GE Healthcare for all repair parts replacements.
Read completely through each step in every procedure before starting the procedure; any exceptions
may result in a failure to properly and safely complete the attempted procedure.

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Safety symbols on the equipment

Attention! Consult the accompanying documents!

Dangerous voltage

Responsibility of the user

This product will perform in conformity with the description thereof contained in this manual and
accompanying labels and/or inserts, when assembled, operated, maintained, and repaired in
accordance with the instructions provided. This product must be checked periodically. A defective
product should not be used. Parts that are broken, missing, worn, distorted, or contaminated should
be replaced immediately. Should repair or replacement become necessary, GE Healthcare
recommends that a telephonic or written request for service advice be made to the nearest GE
Healthcare Field Service Support center. This product or any of its parts should not be repaired other
than in accordance with written instructions provided by GE Healthcare and by GE Healthcare trained
personnel. The product must not be altered without the prior written approval of GE Healthcare’s
Quality Assurance Department. The user of this product shall have the sole responsibility for any
malfunction which results from improper use, faulty maintenance, improper repair, damage, or
alteration by anyone other than GE Healthcare.

Sale restrictions
U.S. Federal law restrict this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed medical practitioner.
Outside the U.S.A., check local laws for any restriction that may apply.

Responsibility of the manufacturer

The GE Healthcare Division, Instrumentarium Corp. is responsible for the effects on safety, reliability
and performance of the equipment only if:
• Properly trained and authorized personnel carry out assembly, operations, readjustments,
modifications, periodical service or repairs.
• The electrical installation of the relevant room complies with the appropriate requirements.
• The equipment is used in accordance with the ”User's Reference Manual”.
• GE Healthcare assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment
not provided by GE Healthcare.

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Monitoring
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that, when in use, the ADU is configured with all the
monitoring and protection devices as required by the relevant part of ISO 8835.
WARNING To prevent hazards arising from incorrect delivery of gases, the ADU shall always
be used with the following monitoring:
• O2 monitor according to ISO 7767/EN 12598
• Agent monitor according to EN ISO 11196
• CO2 monitor according to ISO 9918/EN 864
• Expired volume monitor according to IEC 60601-2-13/EN 740

General warnings and cautions

Throughout this manual, a WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which - if not corrected - may
result in patient injury or death. A CAUTION indicates a situation in which the ADU or devices
connected to it, may be damaged.

Hazards related to improper installation, use and service of the ADU

WARNING The following precautions must be observed:
• The ADU is only to be operated by, or on the order of a physician.
• The installation of the ADU is only to be done by trained service personnel.
• Service is only to be done by trained service personnel with proper tools and
test equipment.
• Read the User’s Reference Manual and the Technical Reference Manual
before performing service to the ADU.
• Perform a Functional Check and Safety Test after any repair or calibration of
the ADU.
• The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any modifications of the ADU
outside the factory.
• Do not connect external equipment or accessories to the ADU system other
than those specified by GE Healthcare.
• Do not perform any testing or maintenance while the ADU is connected to a
patient.

Electric shock hazards

WARNING To avoid the risk of electric shock hazard the following precautions must be
observed:
• Always unplug the electric power cord before cleaning or maintenance of the
ADU.

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• Confirm that the ADU and AC-powered equipment used together with the
ADU is properly grounded.
• In order to reduce the risk arising from excessive leakage currents, and in
accordance with EN 740, an anesthetic workstation shall not be provided
with more than four operator accessible auxiliary mains socket outlets. The
connection of equipment to auxiliary mains socket outlets may increase the
patient leakage currents to values exceeding the allowable limits in the
event of a defective protective earth conductor.
• Do not autoclave any part of the ADU system except those specified in User’s
Reference Manual through the use of steam or ethylene oxide.
• When cleaning the exterior - make sure that no liquid enters the interior of
the ADU.
• Do not touch any exposed wiring or conductive surface while the cover is off
and the ADU energized. The voltages present may cause injury or death.
• The power cord and plug must be intact and undamaged.
• Do not remove the grounding pin from the power plug. Do not use extension
cords or adapters of any type.
• Replace the power cord if its cracked, frayed, broken or otherwise damaged.
• Only use hospital grade, grounded electrical outlets and power cord.
Adequate grounding can only be ensured if the equipment is connected to a
receptacle marked "Hospital Grade".
• Make sure that any external equipment which is to be connected to GE
Healthcare equipment is hospital grade grounded.

Hazard related to explosion, fire or burns

WARNING To avoid the risk of explosion, fire, or burns the following precautions must be
observed:
• Flammable anesthetic gases such as ether and cyclopropane must not be
used with the ADU. Only agents which comply with the requirements for non-
flammable anesthetic agents according to IEC 60601-1, shall be used.
• There is always a risk wherever anesthethic agents are used and handled. Do
not use the ADU in insufficiently ventilated areas, thus avoiding raised
concentrations of anesthetic agents in operating rooms. Use gas scavenging
at all times.
• As this workstation is not to be used with flammable anesthetic agents, the
use of antistatic breathing tubes and face mask is not recommended. Burns
may occur if antistatic or electrically-conductive breathing tubes are used
while high-frequency electric surgery equipment is in use.

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• High pressure or medical gases may cause explosion or burn strongly when
reacting with organic material such as lubricants, paint, greasy fingerprints,
dirt, dust fluff, and other organic waste.
• No oil, grease, or silicone-based lubricants must be used. Only PTFE-based,
oxygen compatible lubricants are allowed.

Other hazards
WARNING A reconfiguration of user defaults must be done by a trained physician or by
trained personnel on order of a physician.
WARNING Out of order PC boards shall not be repaired by the user but by GE Healthcare.
WARNING Never immerse vaporizers in any liquid.
CAUTION Open the reserve gas cylinder valves (yokes) slowly to avoid harmful pressure shock.
CAUTION Use mild detergent solution to clean the unit. Do not use ammonia-, phenol-, or
acetone-based cleaners as these cleaners may damage the surface of the ADU.
CAUTION Electrostatic discharge through PC boards may damage the components on them.
Wear a static control wrist wrap before touching the PC boards.
CAUTION Handle all PC boards by their non-conductive edges and use anti-static containers
when transporting them.
CAUTION Do not gas sterilize the ADU.
CAUTION Remove the battery fuses when the ADU is stored for a long time. This prevents the
batteries from being discharged.
CAUTION Do not transport the ADU standing only on its wheels, use original or equal transport
package to avoid shock damages.
CAUTION The ADU must be stabilized at temperature specified in “Technical specifications”
section before use.

Equipment classification
Classification according to IEC 60601-1
• CLASS I EQUIPMENT according to the type of protection against electrical shock.
• TYPE B equipment according to the degree of protection against electrical shock.
• EQUIPMENT not suitable for use in the presence of a FLAMMABLE ANESTHETIC MIXTURE WITH
AIR or with OXYGEN/NITROUS OXIDE.
• CONTINOUS OPERATION according to the mode of operation.

Classification according to IEC 529

Degree of protection against the ingress of water as detailed in IEC 529: IPX1.

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Classification according to the EU Medical Device Directive

The GE Healthcare Anesthesia Delivery Unit is classified as IIb.

ADU - Compliance with safety standards

With the deviations listed below the ADU complies with the following standards:
• IEC 60601-1:1988 - General requirements for safety
• IEC 60601-2-13:1998 - Particular requirements for the safety of anaesthetic workstations
• EN 740:1998 - Anaesthetic workstations and their modules - Particular requirements
• ISO 8835-3:1997 - Inhalational anaesthesia systems - Anaesthetic gas scavenging systems -
Receiving and transfer systems
NOTE: Units sold in Canada also comply with CSA standards 601.1 and 601.2.13
Deviations

Standard Deviation
EN 740 Cross connection between the ventilator port and the reservoir bag port is
prevented by means of incompatible connectors and not by labeling.
EN 740 and With an active scavenging ejector in combination with extreme inspiratory flow
IEC 60601-2-13 settings the time-weighted average input flow required by the ADU for each
gas type may exceed 60 l/min at a pressure of 280 kPa (41 psi) measured at
the gas inlet port.
ISO 8835-3 The resistance to extract flow of the transfer and receiving system is 29
cmH2O at 25 l/min (required max 20 cmH2O).

ADU safety features

The safety features listed below are incorporated in the Anesthesia Delivery Unit.

Gas supply • O2, N2O and Air supply failure alarm

• Overpressure regulation for wall outlets O2, Air
and N2O at 900 kPa (130 psi)
Gas mixer • Electronic O2/N2O/AA ratio control and N2O
cut-off
• Automatic switching from N2O to Air if N2O
pressure is lost

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Vaporizer: Aladin Cassette • Overfilling protection

• The Desflurane cassette is equipped with a
special overpressure relief valve.
• Automatic cassette identification
• Prevents delivery of more than one agent at a
time
• Automatic vaporizer shut-off
- in case fresh gas flow is lost
- in case cassette is removed

Ventilator • With loss of primary ventilator driving gas (Air

or O2) automatic switch to the secondary
driving gas. (O2 or Air)
• Visible rising bellows allows fast and easy
leakage detection
• Adjustable maximum pressure release in
AUTO mode (mechanical ventilation), Pmax
Release with automatic switch to expiration
• Overpressure release valve in fresh gas outlet
at 80 cmH2O
• Single switch operation of the ventilator
• High pressure alarm in the breathing system
• Low pressure alarm in the breathing system
• Sustained pressure alarm
• APL valve in the manual breathing circuit

GE Healthcare compact patient circuit (optional) • Absorber locking mechanism allows easy
canister/absorber replacement during
operation.
• Clearly visible absorber canister and one-way
valves

Other safety features • Mains power failure alarm

• Full battery back up for 20 minutes *)
• Optional extra gas cylinders

*) NOTE: The backup battery supplies power only to the ADU, not to the patient monitor unless
outfitted with a UPS system.

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2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Please read the “User’s Reference Manual” to obtain a clear understanding of the Anesthesia
Delivery Unit.
The ADU is built up in a modular way. There are seven main sub-modules (Units). The main sub-
modules are:
• A-AUF = Anesthesia Unit Frame. (Carries the ID No. of the unit)
• A-ELEC = Central Electronics Unit.
• A-FGC1 = Fresh Gas Control Unit.
• A-WGU = Wall Gas Unit
• A- EV1 = Electronic Ventilator Unit.
• A-BB = Bellows Block Unit.
• D-LCCADU = LCD Display ADU
Some of the modules have a Device Plate, which indicates the module name, version, language and
configuration.
For example:
A-WGU..00.EN..AEE

Configuration
Language
Version
Module name

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11 12

10 13

9 14

8 15

7 16

6 17

5 18

4 19

3 20

2 21

1 22

Figure 1 Front view of the ADU

(1) O2 flush control (13) Anesthesia Monitor LCD color display

(2) Pipeline gas inlets’ pressure gauges (14) ComWheel
(3) Fresh gas outlet (15) Aladin, vaporizer cassette
(4) Compact patient circuit (16) Anesthetic agent concentration control
(5) N2O/Air selector (17) Vaporizer ”On” indicator lamp
(6) Fresh gas flow controls (18) On /Standby switch
(7) Adjustable pressure limiting valve (APL) (19) Optional cylinder pressure gauges
(8) Auto/Manual ventilation mode selector (20) Anesthetic Monitor central unit and modules
(9) Ventilator Bellows Block with bottle (option)
(10) ADU LCD color display (21) Vaporizer cassette storage slots (optional)
(11) Ventilator ”Quick” function keys (22) Optional drawers
(12) Alarms, Setup, Trends etc. keys

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Rear view of the ADU

4
3

2 1

1 5

Figure 2 Rear view of the ADU

(1) Auxiliary Air/O2/vacuum outlets (optional)

(2) Cylinder yokes (optional)
(3) Auxiliary mains supply outlets (optional)
(4) Gas supply and scavenging connectors
(5) Scavenging ejector with flow indicator or scavenging flow indicator (optional)

Rear panel functions

(1) Mains outlet for Anesthesia Monitor
1 (2) ADU mains power cord
(or connection cord for box of Auxiliary Mains Outlets).
(3) Product labels.
3 Contains information on type of device, Identification
2
No., year of manufacture and electrical requirements.
(4) Mains fuses
4 (For service purposes only)
(5) Potential Equalization Terminal

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Auxiliary mains outlets and gas supply inlets

The three auxiliary mains outlets are reserved for monitors and other electrical devices mounted on
the ADU.

Figure 3 Auxiliary mains outlets (1)

1 2 3

4 5

Figure 4 Gas supply inlets (to the left) and scavenging ejector (to the right)

(1) Nitrous oxide inlet

(2) Air inlet
(3) O2 inlet
(4) Gas scavenging outlet (EVAC)
(5) Vacuum outlet (optional)
(6) Built-in scavenging ejector with indicator. Max. flow is achieved by adjusting the flow ejector
knob according to the indicator response.
Each connector is designed to be coupled to its corresponding hose. The connectors and hoses are
color coded.

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Functional units

3 4

5
2

Figure 5 Functional units

(1) Wall Gas Unit, A-WGU

(2) Fresh Gas Control Unit, A-FGC1
(3) Central Electronics, A-ELEC
(4) Electronic Ventilator, A-EV1
(5) Bellows Block, A-BB

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Ventilator with compact patient circuit

6 9
10
5

4 3 2 1

Figure 6 Compact patient circuit

(1) Fresh gas supply connection (Fresh gas outlet)
(2) Circuit boom
(3) Compact block
(4) Valves for inspiration and expiration
11 (5) Locking/releasing latch for absorber canister
(6) Absorber canister
(7) Inspiration and expiration hoses with Y-piece
(8) Manual ventilation bag with hose
(9) Bellows block
Figure 7 Fresh gas flow indicator
(10) Ventilation hose
(11) Fresh gas flow indicator (optional)

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Compact block
Gas flow within the Compact block and the single use absorber.
Pictures below shows the principles of the gas flow through compact block. There are two models of
compact blocks, Compact Block I and Compact Block II.
Compact Block I

Exp
Exp

Insp Insp

Figure 8 Inspiratory flow Figure 9 Expiratory flow

Fresh gas flow inlet

Exp
Bellows connection

Expiration connector
Insp
Inspiration connector

Figure 10 Inspiratory flow without absorber

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Compact Block II

Water trap

Figure 11 Inspiratory flow Figure 12 Expiratory flow

Fresh gas flow inlet

Bellows connection

Expiration connector

Inspiration connector

Water trap

Figure 13 Inspiratory flow without absorber

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Frame Pneumatics (A-AUF)

Functional description
The wall gas unit is in the frame, and offers all customer specific pneumatic connections: gas inlets
for O2, Air and N2O, connections for extra gas bottles, vacuum (VAC), evacuation (EVAC), pressure
gauges for central and bottle supply pressures. The gas inlets are intended for connection to the
central gas supply of the hospital.
On the rear of the wall gas unit there are optional cylinder connections for O2 and N2O reserve gas
cylinders. If there is a loss of wall supply pressure, the user may turn on the reserve gas cylinder.
When the hospital central gas system supplies the gas, the reserve gas cylinders must be off.
The gases from the gas inlets or reserve gas cylinders are distributed within the wall gas unit to the
pressure gauges, O2 flush regulator and O2 flush valve.
The supply gases are further distributed through the wall gas unit to the ventilator and fresh gas
control unit via pneumatic connections. One connecting supplies gases Air, O2 and N2O to the Fresh
gas control unit, the other connecting supplies gases Air and O2 to the ventilator.
When the O2 flush button is pushed, O2 is flushed into the fresh gas outlet to which the patient system
is connected. Adjustment of the O2 flush flow is done with the O2 flush regulator inside the wall gas
unit.
If the O2 supply pressure decreases to below 270 kPa (270 to 230 kPa) an electronic Low O2 Supply
alarm is visually and audibly activated. The pressure sensor for this alarm is in the ventilator module.

EVAC Bellows
Outlet Manual
unit bag

Driving gas

Ventilator
Patient
circuit
O2
Flush
Fresh gas
Gas outlet
inlets

O2

Fresh gas
Air control unit

N2O

Extra
gas
outlets
Pressure gauges
Reserve gas
cylinders

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Fresh Gas Control Unit (A-FGC1)

The wall gas unit is connected to the gas inlets of the fresh gas control unit inside the gas distribution
block. The fresh gas control unit includes the flow controls and the vaporizer gas flow circuit.

Flow controls
The O2, N2O and Air flows are adjusted through mechanical needle valves.
The N2O flow may be adjusted up to 75% of total flow. This assures a minimum of 25% O2. Air may be
adjusted independently of O2 flow.
Flow transducers electronically measure the O2, N2O and Air flows.
With the N2O/Air selector switch, the user may select either N2O or Air to be mixed with O2.
The mixed gas from the flow controls flows to the vaporizer gas flow circuit.

Electronically controlled vaporizer

The ADU is equipped with an electronically controlled vaporizer. The vaporizer gas flow circuitry and
agent concentration control system has been integrated within the delivery unit.
The gas flow from the flow controls is divided into bypass flow and liquid chamber flow. The gas
concentration, through the control system, is adjusted by changing the ratio between these two
flows.

Aladin Cassette
The liquid chamber flow goes into the Aladin Cassette. This cassette is the only agent specific part of
the vaporizer. The agent cassette contains liquid agent, which is vaporized when the gas flow passes
through the cassette. The liquid chamber flow is then mixed with the bypass flow and conducted to
the fresh gas outlet.
There are keyed systems for filling the cassette with anesthetic agent. A level window indicates the
amount of liquid in the cassette. Change the cassette, by pulling it out and inserting another one.

Electronic Ventilator (A-EV1)

The ventilator consists of a control unit and a bellows unit.
The user may select the patient ventilation from two different modes of operation: Auto or Manual.
The selection is made by turning the Auto/Man. switch.

Auto mode
In Auto mode, driving pressure from the ventilator control unit, drives the bellows which ventilates the
patient via the patient circuit. It is possible to run the electronic ventilator in three ventilation modes:
VCV: Volume Controlled Ventilation
SIMV: Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
PCV: Pressure Controlled Ventilation
PSV: Pressure Support Ventilation (Optional mode)
There are two sources of driving gas, primary (Air or O2) and secondary (O2 or Air). If the pressure of the
primary gas is lower than 250 kPa (2.5 bar), the driving gas selection unit automatically selects the
secondary gas for driving the ventilator.

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Manual mode
In Manual mode the user manually ventilates the patient with a bag.
The user adjusts the patient circuit pressure with the APL valve (Adjustable Pressure Limiting valve)
next to the Auto/Man. switch.
When the APL valve is closed, the patient circuit pressure is approximately 80 cmH2O. When the valve
is opened, the patient circuit pressure is approximately 1,5 cmH2O.

Patient breathing systems

The ADU accepts all commonly used breathing systems compatible with standardized 15/22 mm
conical connectors complying with ISO 5356-1. There are two different semi-closed patient
breathing circuit systems provided by GE Healthcare:
The GE Healthcare Compact Patient Circuit and the GE Healthcare “Standard Patient Circuit”.
The GE Healthcare Compact Patient Circuit contains a switching mechanism that automatically
diverts the gas flow through a bypass channel as soon as the disposable CO2 absorber is removed.
The disposable CO2 absorber may be changed during Auto ventilation without causing a circuit leak.
The GE Healthcare "Standard Patient Circuit" has a large absorber which contains 900 g soda lime.
The CO2 absorbent may be changed during Auto ventilation without causing a leak.

Scavenging
Waste gas flows through the overflow valve to the scavenging system inside the delivery unit.
If the hospital has an active central anesthesia gas scavenging system, the scavenging hose from the
EVAC outlet should be connected to the central scavenging system.
If the hospital has a ”passive” central anesthesia gas scavenging system, the ADU should have been
equipped with an additional scavenging ejector at the factory. The ejector is internally driven by Air.
The waste gas is internally directed to the EVAC outlet. The EVAC outlet is then connected to the
central scavenging system.

Central Electronics (A-ELEC)

The ADU is connected to the mains through a locked appliance inlet.
There are auxiliary mains outlets for connection of external equipment and a power cord for
Anesthesia Monitor.
The power supply of the delivery unit transforms the mains AC voltage into a lower DC voltage. The
internal power supply unit distributes power for all electronic components via a power bus (VBUS).
The digital section of the central electronics processes the information from ventilator, fresh gas
control unit as well as keyboard, and feeds information to the LCD display. If a monitor is connected,
the digital section functions as an interface between the monitor and the LCD display.
The flat screen display with keyboard consists of a separate power supply unit and an 8-color LCD
display with backlight and keypad. An audio amplifier circuit amplifies alarm signals.
The central electronics unit communicates with the other electronic parts of the ADU via a serial
communication interface.

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Symbols
Symbols and text on transport packages

The contents of the package are fragile and must be handled with care.

Indicates the correct upright position of the transport package.

The transport package must be kept in a dry environment.

Indicates the temperature limitations within which the transport package should
be kept and handled.

200 kg max

Max load on top of the box.

Maximum one placed upon another.

Wooden packing material is dry and heat treated.

NOTE!
Do not lift from this side
Lift from this side
(Heavy side)

Symbols on equipment

Attention! Consult the accompanying documents.

Dangerous voltage.

This battery contains lead (Pb) and in case of disposal it must be separated from
other waste according to local regulations.
Pb

This battery contains lead (Pb) and may be recycled.

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Type B (Body) protection against electrical shock (IEC 60601-1)

IPX1 Degree of protection provided by enclosure (IEC 529)

Silence alarm indicator

Power on

Standby

Variability

Rotation in two directions

O2 flush

Flow directions

• Silence alarm
• Alarm silenced for a given time
• All alarm silenced

Remaining battery capacity

Empty Battery empty

Charge Battery charging

Protective earth

Battery

Alternating current

Fuse

SN, S/N Serial number

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Sub menu, Choosing an alternative with this symbol in a menu opens a new menu

Potential equalizer

Bellows connection

Fresh gas flow inlet

Do not expose the bellows chamber to side force. Keep free from gas cylinders, cables etc.
Side force or impact on the chamber may create a leak in the ventilator bellows drive circuit.

Gas flow direction

2 Single use

Expiration connector

Inspiration connector

O2 Oxygen

N2O Nitrous oxide

Air Air

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3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING The installation of the ADU must be done by properly trained and authorized
technical personnel.

Introduction and requirements

The ADU is manufactured according to your order.
The ADU must be connected to mains electrical power and gas supplies as specified in the ”Technical
Specifications” section.
The installation of the ADU must be done by properly trained and authorized technical personnel
according to these instructions. Use the “Installation Checklist” as a guide to ensure all steps are
completed. The list is located in the “Forms” section.
The installation steps are:
1. Setting up the unit
2. Connecting the monitors
3. Configuring the software
4. Performing the functional check

How to use these installation instructions

These instructions provide the information needed to set up the Anesthesia Delivery Unit after
unpacking. They also state the basic information on configuring user default settings and interfacing
other equipment.
For information on how to use, clean and check the unit, or how to connect the patient circuits, please
refer to the User’s Reference Manual provided.
NOTE: The frame options and products specific to the ADU, are all listed in the ADU System Guide.
Please check the System Guide for relevant order codes and compatibilities.

Setting up the ADU

Unpack the unit according to the “Open me first” instructions that are delivered with the ADU. The
“Open me first” package includes unpacking instructions and the “ADU Production Card”, which must
be saved in your device history records. The Production Card includes, for example, all the necessary
order, version and serial number information. Check that the unit corresponds with the original order.
If the ADU temperature is outside the specified operating temperatures, the unit must be warmed up
or cooled down to normal operating temperature before use. For example , the unit requires two
hours typically, to warm up from 0 °C to 20 °C. The unit may be moved on its four wheels to be placed
in an optimal position. The front wheels may be locked.
The ADU is delivered without the local type connectors for the gas hoses. The connectors must be
attached to the hoses with a crimping tool.

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Connections of the anesthesia delivery unit.

3 2

Figure 1 Rear connection panel

(1) Mains connector for Anesthesia Monitor or Capnomac Ultima.

(2) ADU mains power cord (or connection cord for Auxiliary
Electrical Outlets).
(3) Product ID labels. Contains information on type of device, identification number, year of
manufacture and electrical requirements.
(4) Mains fuses (For service purposes only).
(5) Potential Equalization Terminal
.

2 4

Figure 2 Fuses and serial connector

(1) Battery fuses

(2) Serial connector for monitors
(3) Mains fuses
(4) Auxiliary electrical outlet fuses

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1 2 3

4 5

Figure 3 Gas connectors

(1) Nitrous oxide inlet

(2) Air inlet
(3) O2 inlet
(4) Gas scavenging outlet (EVAC)
(5) Vacuum inlet (optional)
Each connector is designed to be coupled with its corresponding hose. The connectors and hoses are
color coded.
Power cord
• Check the power cord for damage. Connect it to the ADU and ensure that the plug fits the local
mains power outlets. Replace it if necessary.
• Connect the power cord to the mains power supply outlet and check that the green LED close to
the On/Standby switch is lit. Switch on the ADU and check that a beep sounds after a short
while. The software revision number should appear on the display. The display should then
switch to the Normal Screen showing the System Checkout menu.

Figure 4 System Checkout Menu

NOTE: On an ADU configured to disable N2O there is no “N2O delivery” option in the System Checkout
menu.

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Batteries
CAUTION If the batteries become discharged, they will be damaged. Even if the ADU is not
being used, the batteries will slowly discharge.
NOTE: If the ADU is stored more than two months it is recommended to connect the ADU to mains and
let the batteries be fully charged. An alternative method is to remove the fuses from the battery
charger board, while the ADU is in storage.
1. Disconnect the power cord from the mains power supply outlet and check that the ADU is
running on battery power. Check that a battery symbol with a green bar appears in the upper
right corner of the screen. (The green bar indicates the remaining battery capacity).
2. If the batteries are discharged, they should be charged for at least four hours by keeping the
power cord connected to the mains outlet. The ‘Charge’ battery symbol should then disappear
from the message screen.
3. The batteries are always being recharged when the mains plug is connected and the green light
is lit on the front panel.
Central gas supply hoses
1. Check that the central gas supply hoses (O2, Air and N2O) are in good condition.
2. Check that the connectors are suitable for hospital pipeline gas outlets or pendulum gas
outlets.
3. Connect the hoses to the hospital pipeline gas outlets.
4. Check that the front panel gas pressure gauges show the correct inlet pressures
(2,7 to 8,0 x 100 kPa (39.16 to 116.0 PSI))
Scavenging
When a patient system that returns gas to the bellows block is used, the excess gas flows through the
overflow or the APL valve to the scavenging system inside the ADU.
Central active high/low vacuum scavenging system
If the hospital has a high vacuum scavenging system— which has a minimum vacuum of -300
mmHg (-12 in Hg)— a choke orifice gas connector is required, or if the hospital has a low vacuum
scavenging system:
1. Connect the scavenging hose from the EVAC outlet on the ADU to the central system.
2. Check that the scavenging flow indicator is in operation.
Central Passive scavenging system
If a hospital has a passive scavenging system, the A-SEJ2 option is required. This is an internal
scavenging ejector that is built into the ADU.
The optional scavenging ejector with a flow adjusting control is attached to the wall gas unit module
(see picture below). The ejector takes its driving gas from the central Air supply and the waste gas is
internally directed to the EVAC outlet.

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A-SEJ2 with flow indicator

Figure 5

1. Adjust the scavenging flow with its control. Check that the waste gas flows through the EVAC
outlet.
2. Connect the scavenging hose from the EVAC outlet to the central scavenging system of the
hospital.
3. Check and adjust the scavenging flow to desired value i.e. the ball in the flow tube should float
up to the middle position to be sure that a minimum scavenging flow of 25 l/min is achieved.
Vacuum (optional)
Connect the vacuum hose from the rear panel of the unit to the central vacuum network of the
hospital.
Reserve gas cylinders (optional)
1. Connect the reserve gas cylinders to the yokes on the back of the ADU. The yokes have gas
specific connector coding to prevent incorrect connections.
2. Open the cylinders slowly and check that the cylinder pressure gauges on the front panel are
functioning.
3. Close the cylinders after checking the pressures.
NOTE: When not in use, always keep the cylinders closed. The reserve gas cylinders must only be
used when the central gas supply is lost.
Fresh gas outlet
A 15/22 mm fresh gas outlet is located on the left front corner of the ADU.
Connect the fresh gas hose between the fresh gas outlet and the patient circuit. See the “User’s
Reference Manual” for connection of various patient circuits.
Fresh Gas Flow Indicator A-FGFI (optional)

A-FGFI

Figure 6

Check that indicated flow is approximately the same as set fresh gas flow.

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Auxiliary quick gas connectors (optional)

Extra gas outlets (female) are located on the left-hand side panel of the unit. The gas delivered
through these connectors is supplied by the central gas system or the reserve gas cylinders. These
outlets are intended for extra gas distribution to separate medical devices or for example, the
connection of a suction unit for the extra vacuum outlet connector.
NOTE: There may be an optional Air or vacuum connector on the back right-hand side of the unit. This
means that there could be two Air connectors, one on the front left side and one on the right back
side of the unit.
Auxiliary mains outlets (optional)
On the back panel there are three auxiliary mains outlets including fuses. Only electrical equipment
approved for medical use should be connected to these outlets.
The ADU Auxiliary mains outlets are protected when delivered from the factory. This protection will
need to removed by use of a tool before the outlets can be used. See figures and instructions below
for removing protective devices.
Power to the auxiliary mains outlets is on whenever the power cord of the ADU is connected.

Removal of protection clips for

auxillary mains outlets without
electrical socket-outlet covers. 1
1. Socket-outlets protection.

2. Loosen the two screws one turn. 2

Do not remove the screws.

3. Remove the protection clip.

3

4. Retighten the two screws.

4

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Removal of protection clips for

auxillary mains outlets with
electrical socket-outlet covers. 1
1. Use a screwdriver to remove the
socket-outlet cover.

2
2. Socket-outlet without cover.

3. Remove the protective tape

from the outlet-socket cover. 3

4
4. Re-install the socket-outlet
cover.

Installation of monitors
The Anesthesia Delivery Unit can be interfaced with the Anesthesia Monitor or the Capnomac Ultima
by means of a serial interface connection. The transferred parameters, to and from the delivery unit,
depend on the monitor type. The transferred information includes numeric as well as waveform data.
Suitable software versions are stated in the “Transference of Parameters” paragraph.

Prerequisites
Serial interface connector
Use only official GE Healthcare monitor cables for the Anesthesia Monitor and Capnomac Ultima.

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Serial connector (X1) configuration

The connector is located on the Digipower board of the Central Electronics unit.

9-pin female D-connector configuration

Pin Signal
1 N.C.
2 RxD RS232
3 TxD RS232
4 Analog input
5 Ground
6 N.C.
7 RTS RS232
8 CTS RS232
9 ADU ON

Install Menu
To enter the Install menu
1. Push the Setup key.
The Setup menu will appear on the ADU main display.
2. Turn the ComWheel, select Install on the menu and push the ComWheel. A scale for
selection of Password (digit combination) appears.
3. Enter the Install Password’ 46-1-47 thereby gaining access to the Install Menus to configure
the software.
The following Interfacing setting defaults may be configured on the Install menu:
• Gas
• Multi
• None / PC
Figure 7 Text displayed in ThermoScroll
menu: Gas, Multi and None.
When Multi is selected the
Prompt text will be: ‘Gas and
spiro digits and CO2 waveform
from D-O S/5 or AS/3 multi
parameter monitor.’

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Figure 8 Text displayed in Thermoscroll

menu: Gas, Multi and None.
When Gas is selected Prompt text
will be: ‘Gas and spiro digits and
CO2 waveform from D-O
Capnomac Ultima gas monitor.’

After connection of a monitor, select the corresponding interface selection from the Install menu.

The Anesthesia Monitor central unit

Check the monitor interface products in the “ADU System Guide”.
1. Turn off the ADU and the monitor.
2. Remove the back panel and any options, such as Aladin slots, to get access to the monitor
frame rack and serial interface connections.
3. Adjust the monitor frame rack in the ADU to the corresponding monitor central unit
configuration. The three available positions are Central Unit FCU8 only, FCU8 with Airway
Module or FCU8 with Extension Frame.
4. Install the Central Unit of the monitor into the monitor frame rack. Fasten the two screws
holding the central unit and monitor frame rack together.
5. Connect the Serial Connector of the ADU to the Serial Interface connector of the UPI board in
the monitor with the ADU Monitor Cable. Tighten the screws.
6. Connect the Anesthesia Monitor power cord to the reserved mains connector in the ADU.
7. Install the monitor display.
8. Turn on the ADU and the monitor.
9. Reinstall panels and other options.
10. Select Multi on the interfacing selection field of the Install menu.
11. Check that the integrated parameters are transferred to the middle field of the screen when
both the ADU and monitor are running.

Anesthesia Monitor Video Display 14’’ (D-VHC14)

1. Place the video display on the top shelf.
2. Secure the video display to the top shelf.
3. Connect the power cord of the video display to the power outlet of the Anesthesia Monitor
Central Unit.
See the Installation Instructions for the Anesthesia Monitor on how to connect the display to the
Central Unit of the monitor.

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Anesthesia Monitor Video Display 15’’ (D-VNC15)

1. Place the video display on the top shelf.
2. Secure the video display to the top shelf.
3. Connect the power cord of the video display to the power outlet of the Anesthesia Monitor
Central Unit.
See the Installation Instructions for the Anesthesia Monitor on how to connect the display to the
Central Unit of the monitor.

Anesthesia Monitor LCD Display (D-LCC10W and D-LCC12W)

Attaching the LCD display to the ADU front panel
Tools: Pozidriv screwdrivers
Allen keys
Parts: LCD Display, D-LCC10W, D-LCC12W

NOTE: The LCD Display Cable 2.5 m, 888525, must be ordered separately when installing the
D-LCC10W.
1. Turn off the ADU and disconnect the mains plug from the wall socket.
2. Remove the top shelf (4 Allen screws). See figure below.

Figure 9 Removing the Allen screws

3. Remove the front right side blank display panel (two screws).
4. Remove ADU back cover.
5. Route the display cable between the A-EV1 and A-ELEC modules to the back of the ADU.
6. Use two screws to mount the LCD display unit to the frame of the ADU.
7. Connect the display cable to the anesthesia monitor video board.
8. Reinstall the top shelf and back panels.
9. Connect the mains plug.

Capnomac Ultima
1. Turn off the ADU and the monitor.
2. Place the Capnomac Ultima on the top shelf.
3. Connect the Serial Connector of the delivery unit to the Serial & Analog connector of the Ultima
with the ADU - Capnomac Ultima Cable.

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4. Connect the power cord of the Ultima to one of the three auxiliary power outlets at the back of
the ADU.
5. Turn on the unit and the monitor.
6. Select Gas on the interfacing selection field of the Install menu.
7. Check that the integrated parameters are transferred to the middle field of the screen when
both the ADU and the monitor are running.

Transference of parameters
Check that the following parameters appear on the ADU display screen when gently breathing into
the monitor’s gas sampling line. If the CO2 waveform is configured, the waveform and numeric values
should appear on the ADU display screen.

Capnomac Ultima to the ADU

Waveforms Numerics
CO2 Et & Fi CO2%; Et & Fi O2%; O2% Difference (I-E)
Et & Fi N2O%; Et & Fi AA%; Vol. Exp MV; Vol. Exp TV

NOTE: The Capnomac Ultima must be equipped with 882916 - 3.0 (English), 882917 - 3.0 (German),
884234 - 2.0 (French) or later software.

Anesthesia Monitor to the ADU

Waveforms Numerics
CO2 Et & Fi CO2%; Et & Fi O2%; O2% Difference (I-E)
Et & Fi N2O%; Et & Fi AA%; Vol. Exp MV; Vol. Exp TV

NOTE: The Anesthesia Monitor must be equipped with S-STD94 or later software.

ADU to the Anesthesia Monitor with record keeper

The following parameters are transferred from the ADU to the record keeper.

Events transferred once a minute

Ventilator settings Ventilation (mode); Tidal Volume; Minute Volume;Resp. Rate
I:E Ratio; I:E Times: insp; I:E Times: Exp; Insp. Pause
Ventilator measurements Ppeak; Pplat; Peep; Pmin
Fresh gas settings Agent name; Agent % in fresh gas; Total flow
O2 flow; N2O flow; Air flow

Events transferred during system check

System check test results Gas Delivery: Agent; Gas Delivery: N2O; Leak Tests: AUTO
AUTO leak [ml/min]; Leak Tests: MAN; MAN Leak [ml/min]
Number of confirmed checklist items; Bypass Check

NOTE: The Anesthesia Monitor must be equipped with S-ARK95 or later software.

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Configuring the software

Configuration requirements
The Anesthesia Delivery Unit is already factory configured to comply with national standards and
most common practices. The unit may be operated without changing these screen default settings.
GE Healthcare has designed the ADU so that the default settings may be changed to meet hospital
standards. Once changed and saved, the defaults will become active whenever the unit is turned on.
The factory defaults may always be reset if needed.
WARNING Does not apply to ADU with Main SW >9.0.
If the factory defaults values are reset, the flow bars order on the display will be set to IEC standard,
i.e., that the flow bars order starting from the left side are O2 - Air - N2O. This means that countries
using ASTM standard must change the flow bar order starting from the left side on the display to N2O
- Air - O2. This is done by entering the Install menu (distributor password level is required)- Fresh
Gas Setup and make necessary configuration changes. The colors of the bars will not be changed if
the factory defaults are reset.
NOTE: All the default changes should be performed first and then saved, all at the same time, by
using the Install menu. See “Saving the Configuration” at the end of this section.
Always use the default configuration worksheet during a user default configuration and save a copy of
the sheet in the device history records.

System configuration
Check the following items and change configuration if required:
• Ambient pressure on the Install - User config menu.
• Primary driving gas for the Ventilator (O2 or Air) on the Install menu.
• Flow bar order and *color on the Install - Fresh gas Setup menu.
*Note: for changing colors on the flow bar a Factory Installation password is required.
If the factory default settings are changed for these functions, they cannot be reset by the factory
defaults function. Resetting must be done manually.

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Country specific requirements

In some countries, law requires the following software configuration alternatives. They are however
available to all users.
”French and U.S. version” (Compulsory in France and the U.S.)
User alarm ‘Volume monitor removed’ is displayed if no volume monitor is connected or it is switched
off.
On the Install - User Config menu, set to Yes. (Default setting is No).
”Japanese version” (Compulsory in Japan)
User alarm ‘Agent % setting high’ is displayed if sevoflurane anesthetic agent is set above 5%. Not
possible to cancel the “Ppeak Low” alarm even if “silence all” has been selected.
On the Install -User Config menu, set to Yes. (Default setting is No).
If the factory default settings are changed for these functions, they cannot be reset by the factory
defaults function. Resetting must be done manually.

Other specific requirements

The ADU can be factory configured to disable N2O or an upgrade kit, N2O disabled M1033671, can be
installed in field. The complete kit must be installed before changing the configuration to N2O
Delivery - OFF.
Reconverting the ADU for N2O use
WARNING If the ADU for some reason is to be reconverted using N2O for clinical use again, a
complete A-FGC1 functional check and calibrations for the A-FCG1 must be
performed.
Follow the steps below to enable the ADU to use N2O again:
1. Remove the locking device for the N2O/Air selector.
2. Remove the stickers on the plastic cover of the N2O pressure gauge(s).
3. Configure N2O Delivery to ON. This is done in the Install - User Config. menu.
4. Restart the ADU and perform A-FGC1 functional check and the calibrations for the A-FGC1. For
more information see “Functional check” of A-FGC1 on page 5-11 and “Calibration A-FGC1” on
page B-45.

Configuration of Mode switch method

If both Main software version 9.0, and A-EV1 software version 9.0 or 10.0 are installed, a new feature during
ventilation mode selection is available. The features of the new mode switch method “Modern” are
described in the User Reference Manual Supplement P/N: M1038740. Briefly, the main features are:
• When selecting a new mode, the software proposes valules for the settings in the new mode, and
activates one setting for easy adjustment. The user can tune the value of that setting, before
confirming the mode switch and taking the new mode into use.
• When switching from a volume mode (VCV/SIMV) to a pressure mode (PCV/PSV), the proposed
pressure is calculated from ADU’s internally measured Pplat and Peep. This will work if the volume
mode has been used long enough to reach a stable breath-to-breath pressure (about 5 breaths).
• When switching from a pressure mode to a volume mode, the proposed voluem (TV or MV) is
calculated from the Anesthesia Monitor’s measured Tidal volume (inspiratory). This will work if
the pressure mode has been used long enough to reach a stable breath-to-breath volume (about
5 breaths).

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NOTE: If there is no Anesthesia monitor with volume monitoring interfaced, the latest value will be
used when changing the Ventilator mode.
• When going to and from SIMV, the Respiratory Rate (RR) and RR-dependent parameters such
as minute volume are recalculated. A separate RR is used in SIMV (factory default 5). Changes
made to RR while i SIMV will not have effect outside SIMV.
It is possible to configure the machine to use the older, “standard” method of mode switching. With
the standard method, the mode switch will work as in earlier software versions.
The configuration of mode switch method is done in the Install - User Config menue. Select Mode
switch method - Modern to use the new enhanced method, and Standard (Stand.) to use the
standard method.

User defaults configuration

WARNING A reconfiguration of the user defaults must be done by a trained physician or by
trained personnel on order of a physician.

The following Screen Layout defaults may be

configured:
• Waveform fields
• Fresh gas field
• Ventilator field
• Middle field
• Optional field

The following Trend setting defaults may be configured:

• Trend fields and pages
• Numerical or graphical trends
• Trend scales
• Color and type of Graphical trends

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The following Alarm setting defaults may be configured:

• High and low alarms limits
for any parameter except Ppeak Low
• Alarm volume
• Reminder volume
If the factory default settings for Alarm volume or
Reminder volume are changed, they cannot be reset by
the factory defaults function. Resetting must be done
manually.

The following Ventilator setting defaults may be

configured:
• Tidal volume
• Set pressure
• Respiration rate
• I:E ratio
• Set PEEP
• Sensitivity
• Options
NOTE: When the mode switch type is configured to
Modern, the default RR must be selected both while in
SIMV mode and while in VCV or PCV mode.

The following Units setting defaults may be configured

in Install menu:
• Pressure
• CO2
• I:E Times
• Weight
• Wall pressure
If any of the factory default settings I:E Times, Weight,
Wall pressure are changed, they cannot be reset by the
factory defaults function. Resetting must be done
manually.

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The following User Configuration setting defaults may

be configured in Install menu:
• Language
• Volume
• Mode
• Ambient pressure
• French and US version
• Japanese Version
• N2O Delivery
• Mode switch method
If the factory default settings are changed for these
functions, they cannot be reset by the factory defaults
function. Resetting must be done manually.
The factory default value for N2O Delivery is set to ON.
Specific requirements are needed to set the N2O
Delivery selection to OFF. See “Other specific
requirements” on page 3-13.
Mode switch is only available if the ADU has Main
software version >9.0, together with A-EV1 software
version >9.0 or 10.0.

The following Interfacing setting defaults may be

configured in Install menu:
• Gas
• Multi
• None / PC
If the factory default settings are changed for these
functions, they cannot be reset by the factory defaults
function. Resetting must be done manually.

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Date, Time and Clock format

setting defaults may be configured
from Setup menu.
If the factory default settings are
changed for these functions, they
cannot be reset by the factory
defaults function. Resetting must
be done manually.

The “Configuration worksheet” is provided at the end of this section. By following it step by step, it is
easy to decide which factory defaults to alter. As an example the basic screen layout: Trend settings,
alarm settings, ventilator settings and measured parameters.
1. Write down the Identification No. of the unit(s) to be configured.
2. Check each item to be configured.
3. Circle or enter the new default.
4. Make the changes of the default configuration using the menus.
5. Save the changes as described in “Saving the configuration” paragraph below.
NOTE: The factory default for each item is within brackets.
After saving a new configuration into the permanent memory of each unit, it is suggested that you
sign and date the worksheet and save it for your device history records. This is important for
reconfiguring the defaults again if necessary.

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Saving the configuration

When all the changes of the factory defaults for screens and parameters have been made, it is
necessary to save them into the permanent memory. When the procedure is completed, the changes
are permanent.
The entire screen layout: Trend setting, alarm setting and ventilator setting may be saved separately
or at the same time by choosing Setup - Install - Save As Defaults - Save All.

Restart the ADU and check that the configuration corresponds to the values in the default
configuration worksheet.

Default configuration worksheet

For the user configuration of the GE Healthcare Anesthesia Delivery Unit.

Instructions
Use this form to select the function and parameter defaults to be changed and saved as a new default
configuration. The ”Installation password” is needed for access to the selection menus.
1. Check off the functions and parameters to be reconfigured and circle a desired default
selection. The factory defaults are shown within brackets. N/A = Factory default that cannot be
altered.
2. Use the menus to change the default configurations.
3. Go to SETUP-INSTALL to save the changes.
4. After configuration, save this identification page and other worksheet pages for future
reference.

Identification of the configuration

Identification number for ADU frame, A-AUF, is located on back of the unit.
Fill in the customer or the hospital name, date of installation and signature of the person who
performed the installation.

ADU Serial No: Date: / /

Hospital: Performed by:

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Default configuration worksheet for the ADU (No. 1 of 4)

NOTE: Parameters with the prefix * cannot be reset by the factory defaults function. Resetting must
be done manually.
Setup - Screen layout
Parameter Default select. alternatives User default
( ) = factory set Write down new
choice!
Show Menu Graphs (NO) YES
Flowmeter Height Long Short (AUTO) OFF
Show Total Flow NO (YES)
Middle Field (Gases) Trends OFF
Minute Volume NO (YES)
Inspiratory Pause NO (YES)
Extra I:E Times NO (YES)

Pcircuit setup
Field 1 Pcirc N/A
Scale Auto 10 20 (30) 40 60 80
Sweep Speed (Fast) Slow
Color White Red Green (Yellow) Blue Purple

CO2 setup
Field 2 OFF (CO2)
Scale (6%) 10% 15%
Sweep Speed (Fast) Slow
Color (White) Red Green Yellow Blue Purple

Set time and date

*Clock Format 12 (24)

Install - Units
Pressure kPa hPa (cmH2O) mmHg mbar
CO2 (%) kPa mmHg
*I:E Times (Ratio) % sec
*Weight (kg) lb
*Wall Pressure (bar) PSI

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Install - User configuration

*Language country specific; see menu (UK Eng)
*Volume (Tidal) Minute
*Mode (Volume) PCV
*Ambient pressure Sea level; 1013 mbar
*French option (No) /Yes
* Japanese version (No) /Yes
*Mode switch method (Modern) / Standard

Default configuration worksheet for the ADU (No. 2 of 4)

Install - Interfacing
*Interfacing GAS (Multi) None/ PC

Install - Trend setup

Select Page (Page 1) Page 2 Page 3 (Page 4) N/A
(Page 5) (Page 6)

Page 1
Select Graph (Ppeak) Pplat Peep Pmin MV I:E Pause
Vent.
Graph Type Cursor Pixel Curve (Line) Bar GapBar
Graph Color --- N/A
Mix Color --- N/A
Graph Scale (AUTO) 10 20 30 40 60 80
Graph Height 0 to 100% (50%)
Cursor on/off (ON) OFF

Page 2
Select Graph (TV) RR MV Vent
Graph Type Cursor Pixel Curve (Line) Bar (GapBar)
Graph Color Black White Red Green (Yellow)
Mix Color Black White Red Green Yellow Blue Purple
Cyan
Graph Scale (AUTO) 10 20 30 40 60 80
Graph Height 0 to 100% (50%)(30%)
Cursor on/off (ON) OFF

Page 3
Select Graph (O2) N2O Air AA Vent
Graph Type Cursor Pixel Curve (Line) (Bar) GapBar
Graph Color --- N/A

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Mix Color --- N/A

Graph Scale (AUTO) 10 20 30 40 60 80
Graph Height 0 to 100% (50%)(30%)
Cursor on/off (ON) OFF

Page 4
Select Graph ---
Graph Type ---
Graph Color --- N/A
Mix Color --- N/A
Graph Scale N/A
Graph Height N/A
Cursor on/off (ON)OFF

Page 5
Select Graph ---
Graph Type ---
Graph Color N/A
Mix Color N/A
Graph Scale N/A
Graph Height N/A
Cursor on/off (ON) OFF

Page 6
Select Graph ---
Graph Type ---
Graph Color N/A
Mix Color N/A
Graph Scale N/A
Graph Height N/A
Cursor on/off ON (OFF)

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Default configuration worksheet for the ADU (No. 3 of 4)

Install - Trend setup - Change field
Field 1 OFF; (Ppeak,.); Vent ; TV; RR; MV; O2; N2O, Air; AA;
I:E; Pause; I:E, Pause; Total; O2%; CO2, He; CO2;
He; Total; I:E, Pause; O2, N2O; Tcyc, Ex
Field 2 OFF; Ppeak,.; Vent ; TV; RR; (MV); O2; N2O, Air; AA;
I:E; Pause; I:E, Pause; Total; O2%; CO2, He; CO2;
He; Total; I:E, Pause; O2, N2O; Tcyc, Ex
Field 3 OFF; Ppeak,.; Vent ; TV; RR; MV; O2; N2O, Air; AA;
(I:E); Pause; I:E, Pause; Total; O2%; CO2, He; CO2;
He; Total; I:E, Pause; O2, N2O; Tcyc, Ex
Field 4 OFF; Ppeak,.; Vent ; TV; RR; MV; O2; N2O, Air; AA;
I:E; (Pause); I:E, Pause; Total; O2%; CO2, He; CO2;
He; Total; I:E, Pause; O2, N2O; Tcyc, Ex
Field 5 OFF; Ppeak,.; (Vent) ; TV; RR; MV; O2; N2O, Air; AA;
I:E; Pause; I:E, Pause; Total; O2%; CO2, He; CO2;
He; Total; I:E, Pause; O2, N2O; Tcyc, Ex
(Field 6) (OFF); Ppeak,.; Vent ; TV; RR; MV; O2; N2O, Air; AA;
I:E; Pause; I:E, Pause; Total; O2%; CO2, He; CO2;
He; Total; I:E, Pause; O2, N2O; Tcyc, Ex
Select Page (Page1) Page 2 Page 3 (Page 4) (Page 5) (Page 6) N/A

Ventilator
Parameter Default select. alternatives User default
( ) = factory set Write down new
choice!
Mode (VCV) PCV
Note: Only Volume or PCV mode can be configured as
start-up default modes. This is done in the Install-
User Configuration menu.
Tidal Volume 20 to 1400 (500)
Set Pressure 5 to 40 (12)
Resp. Rate 2 to 60 (10)
SIMV Resp. Rate 2 to 60 (5)
Applies only to ADU with Main software version >9.0,
together with A-EV1 software version >9.0 or 10.0 and
Modeswitch method Modern is set as factory default.
Procedures to change default RR for SIMV
- Select SIMV mode
- Set new
Sensitivity -5.0 to -0.5 (-1.0)
Set PEEP (OFF) 5 to 20 N/A

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Default configuration worksheet for the ADU (No. 4 of 4)

Ventilator - Options
Trigger Window 5 to 95 % (50 %)
Inspiratory Pause OFF 5 10 15 20 (25) 30 35 40 45 50
55 60
Inspiratory Rise Slow (Medium) Fast
Sigh ON(OFF) N/A
Backup time 5 to 30 (s) (30)

Alarm setup
Parameter Default select. alternatives User default
( ) = factory set Write down your
choice!
Alarm Volume 1 2 3 4 (5) 6 7 8 9 10
Audio ON/OFF (Activate Alarms) Silence All N/A
Reminder Volume 0 to 10 (5)

Alarm setup - Adjust limits

AUTO Ppeak low 6 to (Ppeak High - 2) (6)
AUTO Ppeak High (Ppeak Low + 2) to 80 (30)
AUTO Pmax release (Ppeak High) to 80 (40)
MAN SPONT Ppeak High 6 to 80 (40)

Display trends - Trends

Parameter Default select. alternatives User default
( ) = factory set Write down your
choice!
Graph Time 24h 12h 4h (2h) 20m N/A
Graphical <
Numerical <

Display trends - Set scales

TV (ml) (AUTO) 150 300 600 900 1500
RR (1/min) (AUTO) 20 40 60
MV (l/min) (AUTO) 5 10 15 20
Ppeak (cmH2O or selected unit) (AUTO) 10 20 30 40 60 80
Tcyc, Texp, Tinsp, Tpause (s) (AUTO) 5 10 15 20
Vent, I:E, Pause (-) AUTO N/A
O2, N2O, Air (l/min) (AUTO) 1 2 5 10 15
Total (l/min) (AUTO) 1 2 5 10 15
AA (%) (AUTO) 1 2 3 5 10 18
O2% (%) (AUTO) 50 100

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4 MAINTENANCE
Schedule and maintenance kits
For safe, reliable function and operation of the ADU, regular maintenance must be carried out as described
in the “User’s Reference Manual” and supplemented by the maintenance procedures in this section.
Scheduled maintenance should be carried out at least once a a year by authorized and experienced
technicians.
NOTE: This is the minimum level of schedule maintenance recommended. Local regulations may
contain additional maintenance requirements. GE Healthcare advocates compliance with local
regulations, which meet or exceed the minimum level of maintenance.
Recommended schedule for ADU maintenance procedures.

Maintenance Kit Needed Maintenance kits according to Schedule

Every year Every 3 years Every 6 years Every 8 years
One year Maintenance X
CBI&II Yearly X
Maintenance
Three year X
Maintenance
Six year X
Maintenance
Eight year X
Maintenance

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Maintenance Checks
System check
Always carry out the System Check after Functional Check, maintenance or service.
Always carry out Auto and Manual leak tests when suspecting a leak or after exchange/service of the
patient circuit.
The System Check is described in the “User’s Reference Manual”.

Functional check
The Functional Check should be carried out after servicing the ADU (with the exception of
service part installation instructions that do not require this to be performed). Specified test
equipment must be used.
CAUTION Before a maintenance/repair, disconnect gas supply and depressurize the ADU. Then
disconnect the unit from the mains power.
CAUTION Cover the table top to protect it from damage.
CAUTION Always use correct tools and test equipment to avoid damage.

Tools
• 1 set of Allen ball tipped screwdrivers 1.5 to 10 mm
• 1 set of Allen wrenches (angled) 1.5 to 10 mm
• 1 set of cross-head Pozidriv screwdrivers: 1, 2, 3
• 1 set of open-ended wrenches 6 to 21, 24 mm
• Box wrench 10 mm
• Socket wrench, 14 mm
• Flat blade screwdrivers
• PTFE-based lubricant (oxygen safe)
• Leak-finding spray
• Tool for remove o-rings (dental pick)

Test equipment needed for the Functional check and Calibration

• Calibrated test device and fittings for measuring flows, pressure and volume.
NOTE: The ADU is calibrated in ATP (ambient temperature and pressure). Make sure that the test
device is set to ATP mode, assuming the test gas temperature is 21 ºC (70 ºF).
• Calibrated Gas Monitor (for example Capnomac Ultima, AM with Gas Module or 5330 Monitor).
• Multimeter
• Aladin, Enflurane or Sevoflurane cassette
• ADU Test Adaptation kit (P/N 8509467) includes needed tubings, fittings, adapters, etc. when
performing functional check, calibration, and troubleshooting of the ADU.
• *Test lung (2 liter manual bag)
• High pressure tester or GE Healthcare high pressure test adapter (P/N 8500002-STO)

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• Cassette pressure adapter (P/N 8500006). Note that this tool is only necessary during
calibration.
• Pilot pressure connector for (P/N 735096-HEL). Note that this tool is only necessary during
calibration and check of the inlet pressure regulator.
• *Test resistance when performing Tidal Volume test (P/N 535335100-STO).
* indicate parts included in the ADU Test Adaptation kit (8509467).

Service menu
Entering the Service Menu is necessary for:
• Functional Check
• Calibrations
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics

To enter the service menu

1. Push the Setup key.
The Setup menu will appear on the ADU main display.
2. Turn the ComWheel, select Service on the menu and push the ComWheel. A scale for
selection of Password (digit combination) appears.
3. Enter either the ‘Diagnostics Password’ or the ‘Calibrations Password’ thereby gaining access to
the Service Menus. See the following paragraph for definitions.

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Passwords
‘Diagnostics Password’ 30-19-7 gives access to all Service Menu pages but not to the Calibration
Menu pages.
‘Calibrations Password’ 67-57-21 gives access to all Service Menu pages. It is also possible to alter
calibration values and to reset Error History and Alarm History.

Layout of service/diagnostics and calibrations pages

Each page contains a list of items and a blue message field. An item is selected (lights up) by turning
the ComWheel. The selected item is then entered by pushing the ComWheel. A “page symbol”
after an item on the list, indicates that there are one or more submenus.
At the bottom of the lists, the item Previous Menu is shown, which should be selected for returning
to proceeding pages. Close to the Service Menu is the ‘Software Version/Unit Id page’, stating
system configuration and other data.

Service menu overview

Following diagram shows an overview of the structure of the Service Menu layout.

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AB.57.102
Figure 1 Service menu overview

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Maintenance procedures
Review the A-FGC1 EEPROM Error Log
The A-FGC1 EEPROM Error Log is designed to be reviewed during the ADU annual maintenance
procedures, in order to identify and replace a sensor board that may cause an Agent Shut OFF
Follow the instructions below.
1. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter Diagnostic or Calibration Password. Select
Diagnostics - Fresh Gas Control - Show EEPROM:
2. Select EEPROM location number 16 and push ComWheel.
3. Read the EEPROM Storage: (Hex value at bottom of the diagnostic page).
4. If the read off Hex value is 0 no action is necessary, carry on with the maintenance procedures.
If the read of Hex value is 1,2,3,4,5,6 or 7 go to the A-FGC1 trouble shooting chapter “EPROM
Error Log” and follow the actions required.

Preparations before installation of maintenance kits

Disassembly of covers
Tools: Allen wrench 4 mm
1. Remove the pipeline gas supplies and disconnect the mains.
2. Remove the 8 Allen screws securing the rear plastic cover (1). To remove the side panels (2, 3
and 4) remove the Allen screws with toothed washer and the grub screws.
NOTE: If an external Electrical Outlet (5) box is installed, it must be removed to replace the fan filter or
if the central electronics requires service.
3. Remove the power cable from the central electronics unit.
4. Remove the 2 screws with toothed washers, securing the Electrical Outlet box (5).

5 3

1 4

Figure 2 Disassembly and reassembly of covers

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Disconnecting gas and power supply

1. Disconnect the gas supplies from the ADU.
2. Turn the N2O/Air selector switch to N2O position.
3. Relieve the N2O pressures from the ADU by opening the N2O flow control fully and setting the O2
flow control to 1 liter/min.
4. Turn the N2O/Air selector switch to Air position and open the Air flow control to relieve the Air
pressure.
5. Power off the ADU and disconnect the mains power.

One year maintenance

Step 1: Replacing the gas inlet o-rings
Spare parts: Gas inlet O-rings (3 pcs) 65399 for NIST connectors
Tools: Wrench
1. Remove the gas supply hoses from the A-WGU gas inlet connectors and replace the O-rings
supplied in the one year kit.
2. Refit the gas supply hoses to the A-WGU.

Figure 3 Gas inlet o-ring

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Step 2: Replacing the gas filters and gaskets in the Wall Gas Unit
Spare parts: Gas filter (O2, Air, N2O) (3 pcs) 57142-HEL
Gas filter gaskets (3 pcs) 6471-S
Tools: Box wrench 10mm
1. Unscrew the retainers (1) and take out the filters (2).
2. Remove gasket (3) on the retainers.
3. Fit new filters and gaskets. Tighten the retainers.

PicAdu0293

Figure 4 Gas filters and gaskets replacement. Make sure that the filter is inserted
correctly.

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Step 3: Replacing the dust filter

Spare parts: Dust filter 871558-HEL
Replace the dust filter at the back of the Central Electronics unit.

Figure 5 The dust filter

Step 4: Replacing the gasket between the Bellows Block and the Bottom Plate
Spare parts: Gasket 886394
Replace bottom plate gasket underneath the bellows block with the new one from the kit.

Figure 6 Bottom plate with gasket

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Step 5: Replacing the O-rings in the APL valve of the Bellows Block
Spare parts: APL valve O-ring, (2 pcs) 656391
APL valve O-ring, 656505
Remove old O-rings (1) and (2) and replace them with new ones. Apply a thin layer of PTFE based
lubricant to the new O-rings.

Figure 7 APL valve O-rings

Step 6: Replacing the o-rings on the Bellows Block connectors

Spare parts: O-ring for Patient Circuit connector, 65374 (1)
O-ring for Manual Bag connector, 656507 (2)
located inside the connector
Replace the O-rings for Patient Circuit connector, (1) in Figure 8, and Manual Bag connector, (2) in
Figure 8, with new ones supplied in the kit. Apply a thin layer of PTFE based lubricant on the new O-
rings. See the figure below.

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Step 7: Replacing o-ring and membrane in the Bellows Block overflow valve
Spare parts: Overflow valve membrane 889112
Overflow valve o-ring 656498
1. Remove the valve cap (3) and the O-ring (5) fitted on the valve cap.
2. Replace old membrane (4) with the new one in the kit.
NOTE: Do not apply any lubricant on the membrane.
3. Replace O-ring (5) with the new one in the kit. Apply a thin layer of PTFE based lubricant to the
O-ring and refit valve cap (3).
.

1 2

Figure 8 O-rings and membrane in the Bellows block

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Step 8: Replacing the O-ring on the Fresh Gas Outlet

Spare parts: O-ring for Fresh Gas Outlet 65374
Replace the O-ring on the Fresh Gas Outlet with the new O-ring supplied in the kit.
Step 9: Replacing the O-rings in cassette housing
Spare parts: O-rings (2 pcs) 65371
1. Pull out the Aladin cassette and remove the O-rings in the bottom of the cassette slot. Use a
suitable tool as a dental pick.
NOTE: Be careful when removing the old O-rings. Scratches on the cassette slots may cause leaks.
2. Apply a thin layer of PTFE based lubricant to the new O-rings supplied in the kit, and install them
on the two inlet valves.

+ -

Figure 9 Cassette slot O-rings

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Step 10: Replacing the reservoir tube

Spare parts: Reservoir tube 8500074
Straps 000360008
Tools needed: Allen wrench, 4 mm
The reservoir tube is located in a ”tray” which is accessible behind the side panels of the unit.
1. Disconnect the end of the tube (1) from its connector on the left side of the unit.
2. Remove the two screws holding the tray in place (2) on right side of the unit and carefully pull
out the tray.
3. Note how the reservoir tube is routed and then remove it.
4. Fit the new tube from the kit into the tray in the same way as the old one was routed. If the new
tube does not fit well to the connector in the tray then the straps in the kit should be used to
secure it.
5. Reinstall the tray and secure it with the two screws. Note that one end of the tubing should stick
out a bit so that it can reach the connector in step 1.
6. Connect the reservoir tube to the connector (1).
7. Reassemble panels in reverse order.
NOTE: Make sure the seal (2) is properly installed and take care to not damage the ON/OFF standby
cable, when reinstalling the tray.

Figure 10 Reservoir tube connector

1 2 3

Figure 11 Tray for reservoir tube

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Three year maintenance

Step 11: replacing the expiration and PEEP valve membranes and O-rings
Spare parts: Expiration valve membranes (2 pcs) 886432
O-rings (3pcs) 65363
O-ring (1pcs) 050083349
Tools: Crosshead Pozidriv screwdriver
Allen wrench 2, 5 and 3 mm
NOTE: Do not use membranes older than three years!
1. Take out the Expiration and PEEP valve housing cover by unscrewing the two screws, see figure
below.

Figure 12 Screws securing the Expiration and PEEP valve housing cover

2. Take out the Expiration and PEEP valve housing assembly from the ventilator by unscrewing the
two Allen screws, see figure below.

Figure 13 Screws securing the Expiration and PEEP valve housing assembly

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3. Unscrew the six Allen retaining screws and remove the lid of the expiration valve housing.
4. Replace the valve membranes (item 1 in picture below).
NOTE: Be sure that new membranes are well seated around the steel plates before reinstalling the
valves in the housing.
NOTE: Do not apply any kind of lubricant to the membranes
5. Refit the lid and tighten the six Allen screws.
NOTE: Make sure the edge of the lid is mounted in line with the valve hose.
6. Exchange the three O-rings (2) and the large O-ring (3). Check that the O-rings are correctly
seated before reassembling the valve into the Ventilator.
7. Remove the old yellow label (indicates lot number for the membranes) and attach the new one
from the kit.
8. Reinstall the valve assembly, housing seal and cover.

1
3
2

Figure 14 Expiration valve membranes

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Step 12: Replacing the batteries in the Central Electronics (Three years)
Spare parts: Batteries (4 pcs) 891389-S
Tools: Allen wrench 4mm
Cross-head Pozidriv screwdriver
NOTE: All batteries must be replaced at the same time.
NOTE: Screws 63611-HEL and 61721-HEL are used to fasten top and side covers. Replace worn screws.
Preparations (removal of covers)
1. Disconnect mains, A-EV1, A-FGC1, Display and On/Standby cables from the Central
Electronics unit. See pictures below.
2. Unfasten the 4 Allen screws that hold the upper and lower part of the module frame, see picture
below. If an A-EO box is mounted, it should be removed first. It is secured by the two lower
screws.

Figure 15 Disconnecting the On/Standby switch cable and removing the four Allen screws

3. Pull out the A-ELEC from the frame.

4. Remove the top cover from the A-ELEC by removing the three screws (1) and unlocking the two
screws (2) as shown in figure below.

Figure 16 Removing top cover from the A-ELEC

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5. Remove both side covers, by unlocking the screws on each side, see figure below.

Figure 17 Removing the A-ELEC side cover by unlocking screws

6. Unfasten the 4 screws (see figure below) securing the Mains board to the A-ELEC and carefully
fold it down.

Figure 18 Screws securing the mains board

7. Disconnect ground cable (Green/Yellow) and transformer cables: Blue (X8), Black (X7) and
Brown (X6) from the mains board as shown in figure below. On A-ELEC modules with power
conversion kit installed (a label with the text "8503007-S INSTALLED" is applied on the back
of the A-ELEC) the transformer cables have the colors: X8 Blue / X7 Green / X6 White.

X8 X7 X6

Figure 19 Disconnecting the green/ yellow cable and the three transformer cables

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8. Disconnect the cables Yellow (X2) and Black (X3) from the rectifier board.

X1
X3
X2

Figure 20 Rectifier board socket connections

9. Remove the 4 screws (2 at each side of the A-ELEC module) that hold the battery and
transformer tray as shown in figure below.

Battery tray

Figure 21 The screws that hold the battery and transformer tray

10. Remove the battery charger board fuses (only for protection during the replacement of the
batteries) as shown in figure below.

Figure 22 The battery charger board fuses removed

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11. Disconnect the following wires connected to the Battery charger board connections X2, X3, X4
and X5 as shown in figure below.

X5 X3

Connections charger board

X2 BAT A
X3 BAT B
X4 TEMP A
X5 TEMP B

X4 X2

Figure 23 Battery charger board

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12. Push out the battery transformer assembly tray from the A-ELEC, push from the transformer
side.
13. Remove the two battery holder screws (1) and the cables attached to the batteries poles (2).

1
2

Figure 24 Transformer unit

14. Remove the clips holding the temperature sensors, (2) in Figure 26, from the batteries.
NOTE: On older types of batteries there are no clips holding the temperature senors.
15. Remove and replace the batteries, (3) in Figure 24.
16. Connect the battery cables and temperature sensors as in Figure 25.

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Figure 25 Battery cable connectors

17. Attach the temperature sensors with a cable clip (2) and a cable strap (1) according to figure
below.

Figure 26 Temperature sensor with cable clip and cable strap

18. Reassemble remaining parts and covers in reverse order.

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Step 13: Checking the error detection function of the vaporizer heating resistor
Tools: Allen wrench 4 mm
Cross-head Pozidriv screwdriver
1. Open the cover of the fresh gas unit by removing its retaining screws (9 Pozidriv and 4 Allen
screws).
2. Detach the 2-pin heater connector (X10) from the Connection Board.
3. Install an Aladin cassette and verify the ADU unit does not recognize the cassette.
4. Reconnect the 2-pin heater connector to the Connection Board.
5. Install the Aladin cassette and check that it now is recognized by the ADU.

Figure 27 FGC1 Connection board

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Step 14: Changing the chamber seal and o-rings of the Bellows Block
Tools: Crosshead Pozidriv screwdriver (PDZ1)
Spare parts: Chamber seal 886412
O-rings 65394 (3 pcs)
656499 (2 pcs)
65389 (1 pcs)
1. Remove the three retaining screws (1) and bellows bottom plate (2).
2. Remove the bellows chamber seal (3).
3. Replace the six O-rings (4) with the new ones provided in the kit. Apply a thin layer of PTFE
based lubricant on the new O-rings.
4. Reassemble the Bellows Block in reverse order using the new bellows chamber seal (3) from the
kit.

Figure 28 Exploded view of Bellows block (without chamber)

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Other maintenance
Step 15: Compact Block I & II (One-year maintenance)
Spare parts: 8504219-STO Yearly Maintenance Kit
Tools: M1008418 Tool Kit, Combination tool, Valve key tool
Dental pick or similar
ADU standard tools
NOTE: Additional maintenance kits are available for the Compact Block II (see A-AUF Spare parts in
this manual.)
Instructions
Replacement of parts
1. Replace parts, 1 to 10 for CBII and 1 to 7 for CBI with new parts, as shown below.
NOTE: Be careful when removing the O-rings to avoid damaging their seating surfaces.
1

2 3 4
5

10

Figure 29 Compact Block II, exploded view

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Figure 30 Compact Block I, exploded view

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2. Rotate the plunger, as shown in Figure 31 below. If a spring is placed wrongly, it most likely will
fall into the correct position.

Figure 31 Rotation of plunger

After installation
1. Push down the plunger (1). Verify that the edge of the plunger passes below the red O-ring (2),
as in Figure 32.

Figure 32 Correct, plunger edge passes below o-ring

2. If the edge of the plunger do not pass the O-ring, as in Figure 33, this is an indication that the
spring is in a wrong position. Rotate the plunger again, if this does not help, the spring needs to
be remounted.

Figure 33 Incorrect, plunger edge do not pass below O-ring

Necessary checks
1. Install the compact block in the breathing circuit and perform a System Checkout according to
the ADU User’s Reference Manual.

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Step 16: O2 flush (Every 6th year, applies to units with A-WGU-00)
Spare parts: 90700-S
Tools: Allen wrench 4mm
Cross-head Pozidriv screwdriver
1. Disconnect the gas supply tubing from the wall connectors.
2. Remove the gas bottles from the yokes.
3. Relieve the system from gases.
4. Remove the gas supply tubing from the A-WGU.
5. Remove the 10 Allen screws securing the A-WGU to the frame.
6. Remove left side panel and disconnect the A-WGU/A-FGC1 and A-WGU/A-EV1
multiconnectors (including seals) secured by Allen screws (2 each).
7. Carefully remove the A-WGU from the frame.
8. Replace the O2 flush assembly with a new assembly.
9. Reassemble in reverse order.
10. Perform a functional check for the O2 flush system.
NOTE: Check that the seal between the multi-connector and A-WGU is in the correct position when
reinstalling the A-WGU to frame.

Figure 34 O2 flush in the Wall Gas Unit

(1) Tube 407

(2) Tube 408
(3) Lock nut

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Step 17: O2 flush kit (Every 6th year. Applies to units with A-WGU-01-02-03 and
table mounted O2 flush)
Maintenance kit: 8500993 including
O-ring 3.1x1.6 mm
O-ring 9.1x1.6
O-ring 12.1x1.6 mm
O-ring 3.3x2.4 mm
Specific tools: 16 mm wrench
PTFE based lubricant
The O2 flush can be mounted in two different places (depending on ADU type:
A)
Frame panel mounted. The O2 flush is mounted directly onto the connection block in the A-WGU (See
picture below)

Figure 35 O2 flush at frame panel, type A

B)
Front table mounted. The O2 flush is mounted in a block underneath the frame table. (See picture
below)

Figure 36 O2 flush at front table, type B

Removal of O2 flush type A:

1. Disconnect the pipeline gases and close the cylinder valves.
2. Drain the system from gases.
3. Remove the gas supply hose from the A-WGU.
4. Remove the 10 Allen screws securing the A-WGU to the frame.

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5. Remove the left side panel and disconnect the A-WGU/A-FGC1 and A-WGU/A-EV1 multi
connectors (including seals) secured by Allen screws (2 each).
6. Carefully remove the A-WGU from the frame.
7. Unscrew the O2 flush assembly from its manifold by using the 16 mm wrench.

Removal of O2 flush type B:

1. Remove the two Allen screws holding the flush block to table.
2. Disconnect the pipeline gases and close the cylinder valves.
3. Drain the system from gases.
4. Remove the O2 flush by using a 16mm wrench.

Replacing of parts and reinstallation of the O2 flush:

1. Push at (2) and remove O-ring 033028700 from piston (3).
2. Slide out piston (3) and remove O-ring 033001700.
3. Remove the two other O-rings: 033009700 and 033006700.
4. Clean all parts.
5. Apply a thin coat of PTFE based lubricant to the new O-rings.
6. Refit the new O-rings in reverse order to the flush valve.
7. Push the O2 flush control and check for smooth movement.
8. Reconnect the O2 flush
9. Perform a Functional Check.

033009700 1

033028700
2

033006700
033001700 3

Figure 37 O2 flush valve

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Step 18: Replacing the Static RAM IC on processor board B-CPU2..01 or B-

CPU4..01/02 Board (every 8th year)
Spare parts: Static SRAM M48T18 No. 197230-HEL
1. Disconnect the mains power.
2. Remove the CPU board from the Central Electronics module.
3. Replace the Static RAM as in figure below.
4. Reinstall the CPU board and perform a Functional check.
CAUTION During any handling of circuit board make sure that you maintain grounding
protection (ESD).

Figure 38 SRAM location B-CPU2

Figure 39 SRAM location B-CPU4

Post-maintenance procedure
1. Reassemble all the panels and any other parts that were removed.
2. Perform a Functional Check.
3. Perform a System Check.
4. Wipe the panels and display clean.
5. Update Maintenance/Service Records.

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Kits for maintenance

The number in brackets is the quantity of this part in the kit; the order number relates to the individual
parts.
NOTE: Parts for maintenance of patient circuits are listed in GE Healthcare Accessories guide.
Contents of One year maintenance kit
Item description Order No.
One year maintenance kit 893641-STO
Dust filter 871558-HEL
Cassette housing O-rings (2 pcs) 65371
Gas filters (3 pcs: O2, Air, N2O) 57142-HEL
Gas filter gaskets (3 pcs) 64671-S
Reservoir tube 07-00205-01
APL valve O-ring (2 pcs) 656391
APL valve O-ring 656505
Bellows bottom plate gasket 886394
Overflow valve O-ring 656498
Patient circuit connector O-ring 65374
Fresh gas outlet O-ring 65374
Overflow valve membrane 889112
Gas inlet O-ring (3 pcs) 65399
Manual bag connector O-ring 656507

CBI&II one year maintenance kit

Item description Order No.
CBI&II one year maintenance kit 8504219-STO

Contents of Three year maintenance kit

Item description Order No.
Three year maintenance kit 893642-STO
Batteries (4 pcs) 891389-S
Expiration valve membranes (2 pcs) 886432
O-rings for Expiration valve (3pcs) 65363
Chamber seal 886412
O-rings for bellows block (3 pcs) 65394
O-ring for bellows block (2 pcs) 656499
O-ring for bellows block 65389
O-ring Expiration valve housing 050083349

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Contents of Six year maintenance kit

Item description Order No.
O2 flush assembly (every 6th year). Applies to units with 90700-S
Wall gas unit A-WGU-00
O2 flush assembly (every 6th year). Applies to units with 8500993
Wall gas unit A-WGU-01 and onwards.

Contents of Eight year maintenance kit

Item description Order No.
Static RAM IC for B-CPU2 and B-CPU4 (every 8th year) 197230-HEL

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Figure 40 Maintenance parts

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5 FUNCTIONAL CHECK
GE Healthcare recommends using the checklist forms included with this manual.

Test devices
There are many types of flow and pressure test devices available that can be used to complete this
procedure. GE Healthcare recommends no specific device. Specifications are provided with this
chapter. The flow and pressure test devices should have an accuracy of +/-2.5% or better.
GE Healthcare assumes that technical and biomedical professionals know how to use the device
available at his/her institution; therefore, test device instructions are not included in this manual.
NOTE: If a check does not pass a test, verify that your test devices and setup to the measuring point
are correct before starting to calibrate or changing parts.

A Functional Check must be carried out

• After the first installation and after all reinstallations
• After planned maintenance
• After maintenance procedures
• The Functional Check should be carried out after servicing the ADU (with the exception of
service part installation instructions that do not require this to be performed)
• After storage
NOTE: If the ADU fails any part of the Functional Check, it must not be used in the operating theatre.

Functional Check on an N2O disabled ADU

When performing the Functional Check on an N2O disabled ADU following parts can be omitted:
• Step 4: Cylinder pressure and yoke pressure regulators. Ignore part of check that is N2O related.
• Step 5: Cross-connections. Ignore part of check that is N2O related.
• Step 14: Fresh gas leakage. Ignore part of check that is N2O related.
• Step 18: N2O/O2 ratio control. Ignore complete check.

Equipment needed for a functional check

• Calibrated test device and fittings for measuring flows, pressure and volume.
NOTE: The ADU is calibrated in ATP (ambient temperature and pressure). Make sure that the test
device is set to ATP mode, assuming the test gas tempertaure is 21 °C (70 °F).
• Calibrated Gas Monitor (for example Capnomac Ultima, AM with Gas Module or 5330 Monitor)
• Voltmeter (multimeter)
• Aladin, Enflurane or Sevoflurane cassette
• Electrical safety tester
• ADU Test Adaptation kit (P/N 8509467) includes needed tubings, fittings, adapters etc. when
performing functional check, calibration, and troubleshooting of the ADU.
• *Test lung 2 liters
• High pressure test adapter, 8500002-STO
• *Test Resistance when performing Tidal Volume test, 535335100-STO

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NOTE: No hose connectors are included when ordering a a high pressure test adapter (8500002-STO). The
hose connectors must be bought separately.
*Indicate parts included in the ADU Test Adaptation kit (8509467).

Preparations
To prepare the monitor and test device for a Functional Check
1. Turn on the gas monitor and the calibrated test device for a warm-up period.
2. Calibrate the monitor with its calibration gas.
To prepare the ADU for a Functional Check
1. Plug the power cord into a mains power supply outlet.
2. Connect the ADU gas inlets to the hospital pipelines.
3. Connect the ADU scavenging outlet to the hospital scavenging system.
4. Connect the ADU vacuum outlet to the hospital vacuum system.
5. Turn on the ADU and push the Setup key. Select Install and enter the distributor password.
Select Install - User Config - Ambient pressure. Select and enter the external air pressure
(see the chart below). The first row shows the height above sea level (meters) and the second
row shows the atmospheric pressure:

Altitude (m) 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
(mbar) 1013 988 964 940 917 894 872 850 829

Altitude (m) 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400
(mbar) 809 789 769 750 732 714 696 679 662

6. To ensure there are no system leaks before proceeding, enter the System Check and carry out
the Auto and Manual leak checks.

Frame
Step 1: External Check
Machine Frame and External Connections
1. Check the condition and tightness of all cabinet, frame and shelf parts.
2. Check the casters for proper operation and mounting. DO NOT LUBRICATE THE CASTERS.
Check the brake for proper operation.
3. Check the storage drawers/flip-up shelf for smooth operation. Verify the end stops function
correctly.
4. Check the condition of all panels.
5. Check for proper mounting and smooth operation of all switches and rotary controls. Ensure all
associated knobs are secure.
6. Verify that all labels are in place and are clearly legible.
7. Check any external tubing, including rubber goods, hoses and pipeline hoses, and ensure there
is no visible deterioration and that they are securely attached.
8. Check all external electrical cabling. Ensure all is correctly connected and is not deteriorated.
9. Verify that the “User’s Reference Manual” is present.

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Wall Gas Unit

Step 2: Central inlets
Settings: Pipeline supplies connected
Flow closed
ADU off
Check that the pressure gauges in the gas supply inlets show 2.7 to 8 × 100 kPa (39.6 to 118 psi)
each.
Step 3: High pressure leakage and non-return valves
Equipment needed: Calibrated test device
High pressure test adapter
Wrench
Settings: Pipeline supplies disconnected
ADU off
Test range: 0 to 8 bar (0 to 118 psi)

Figure 1 High Pressure Leakage and Non-return Valves test setup

NOTE: Make sure that the inlet gas connection unit on the A-WGU (wall gas unit) is in its upright
position and not hanging down. If so the non- return valves may leak during the test.
1. Disconnect the gas inlet hoses O2, N2O and Air from the A-WGU gas inlets (gently because of
the high pressure)
2. Connect the high pressure test adapter and test device as shown in Figure 1 on page 5-3.
3. Close the flow controls. Close A-SEJ2 if installed. Close or disconnect other accessories
connected to the external gas outlets to avoid leaks.
4. Turn on the ADU and wait for the self test to be completed.
5. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter Diagnostics or Calibration Password.
6. Select Diagnostics - Ventilator.
7. Compare the O2 and Air pressure sensor values on the diagnostic page to the test device.
Tolerances are 40 kPa (0.4 bar/5.9 psi) for each specific gas.
8. Compare the O2 and Air pressure gauges values to the test device. Tolerances are 40 kPa (0.4
bar/5.9 psi) for each pressure gauge.

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9. Select Previous menu - Fresh gas control and perform step 7 and 8 but for N2O.
NOTE: If any of the pressure sensors are out of tolerance, they need to be recalibrated. For O2 and Air
pressure sensors, please refer to “Part II” section “Electronic Ventilator - Calibration” in this manual.
For the N2O sensor, refer to “Part II” section “Fresh Gas Control Unit - Calibration”.
NOTE: If any of the pressure gauges are out of tolerance, they need to be replaced.

Figure 2 The A-FGC1 and the A-EV1 diagnostic pages

10. Disconnect the test adapter gas inlet from the pipeline supplies gas (Air).
11. Wait one minute for the pressure in the system to stabilize.
NOTE: Make sure that the gas inlet assembly block on the A-WGU is in upward position when
performing the test of the non-return valves.
12. Check that the pressure drop on the test device does not exceed the following value during a
period of 2 minutes: < 0.07 x 100 kPa. (1 psi).
NOTE: If the check fails, check each gas line individually to find out which gas line is leaking and then
correct the failure. The total sum of pressure drop when testing the gas lines separately should not
exceed 0.2 x 100 kPa (3 psi) during a period of 2 minutes, which is equal to a pressure drop of 1 psi
when all three gas lines are tested at the same time.
13. Disconnect the high pressure test adapter.
14. Note the N2O pressure sensor value on the diagnostic page.
15. Check that pressure drop on N2O pressure sensor does not exceed the following value during a
2-minute period: < 0.2 x 100 kPa.
NOTE: If pressure drops more, it is an indication of a leaking non-return valve in the A-WGU.
16. Select the previous menu and select Ventilator diagnostic page, and repeat steps 14 and 15 as
above but for O2 and Air.
17. If your machine does not have any cylinder yokes, connect the gas hoses O2, N2O and Air to
their respective inlet connections on the A-WGU.

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Step 4: Cylinder pressure and yoke pressure regulators

This check is only intended for ADU with Yokes installed.
Settings: ADU on
Pipeline supplies gases disconnected
Flows closed
Gas cylinders disconnected
Manual mode
Air/N2O selector switch in N2O position
To check cylinder pressure, cross-connection and tightness:
1. Relieve the system from gas pressure by opening the N2O flow needle valve fully, the O2 flow
needle valve one turn, and wait for the O2 and N2O supply pressure lost’ alarms to be displayed.
Turn the Air/N2O selector switch to Air position, open the Air flow needle valve fully and wait for
the ‘Air supply lost’ alarm to be displayed.
2. Close flow controls.
3. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter Diagnostics or Calibration password.
4. If an N2O yoke and bottle is being tested, select Diagnostic -Fresh Gas Control. If an O2 or
Air yoke and bottle is being tested, select Diagnostic -Ventilator.
5. If more than one O2 or Air yoke are installed, they have to be checked separately.
6. Connect the cylinder to the yoke(s) being checked.
7. Turn on the cylinder pressure and check that the corresponding cylinder pressure gauge
indicates:
O2 or Air: 0 to 315 x 100 kPa (0 to 315 bar / 0 to 4568 psi)
N2O: 0 to 100 x 100 kPa (0 to 100 bar / 0 to 1450 psi).
8. Open a related flow control to 1 to 2 liters/min.
NOTE: N2O flow can only be delivered if the O2 flow control is open. This requires the N2O/Air selector
switch in N2O position and O2 pipeline or cylinder pressure reconnected.
9. Check the cylinder and regulated pressures on the relevant diagnostic page and ensure they
are within the ranges according to the table below. If not, adjust the regulator appropriately.

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Cylinder pressure Adjust 02/Air reg. Adjust N2O reg.

x 100 kPa psi x 100 kPa psi x 100 kPa psi
20 to 60 290 to 870 4 to 3.8 58 to 55 3.7 to 3.5 54 to 51
60 to 100 870 to 1450 3.8 to 3.5 55 to 51 3.5 to 3.2 51 to 46
100 to 140 1450 to 2030 3.5 to 3.2 51 to 46 N/A N/A
140 to 200 2030 to 2900 3.2 to 3.0 46 to 43 N/A N/A

NOTE: Be aware that the yoke regulator pressure is dependent on the cylinder pressure: typically the
yoke regulated pressure will increase by 1.2x 100kPa (1.2bar / 17.4 psi) as the cylinder pressure fall
from 200 to 20 x100 kPa (200 to 20 bar / 2900 to 290 psi).
NOTE: If the yoke regulated pressure (3.5 bar / 51.5 psi) is higher than the central regulated pressure,
it is recommended to reduce the yoke pressure below the central pressure, or to increase the central
regulated pressure. Otherwise the cylinder gas (if turned on) will be used until it reaches central gas
pressure. If reducing the yoke regulated pressure, it is recommended not to go below 3 x100 kPa (3.0
bar / 43.5 psi). If an adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows.
10. Close the flow control(s) and turn off the cylinder gas.
11. Repeat the above check for a secondary O2 or Air yoke with cylinder:
12. Close the cylinder pressure and turn off the ADU.
Step 5: Cross-connections
Equipment needed: Calibrated gas monitor
Optional: Oxygen Monitor
Settings: Pipeline supplies connected to ADU.

Figure 3 Cross-connections test setup

1. Connect the monitor sampling line between the fresh gas outlet and the fresh gas hose.
2. Turn the N2O/Air selector switch to the Air position.

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3. Open the Air flow to approx. 2 l/min. Check that the monitor shows 21 ± 3% O2 concentration.
4. Close the Air flow and open the O2 flow to approx. 2 l/min. Check that the monitor shows 100 ±
3% O2 concentration.
5. Turn the N2O/Air selector switch to the N2O position.
6. Open the N2O flow to 2 l/min. Check that the monitor shows 50 ± 3% N2O concentration and
50 ± 3% O2 concentration.
7. Close the gas flows. Remove the monitor sampling line from the fresh gas outlet.
8. Option - If there are optional ”quick” gas outlet connectors, the following must be done after
servicing the A-WGU:
A) Disconnect the Air pipeline gas and open the Air flow control
to relieve the Air pressure. Close the Air flow control.
B) Open the optional Air ”quick” gas outlets (with a male connector) and check that there
is no flow. Reconnect the Air supply inlet.
C) Disconnect the O2 Pipeline supplies gas and open the O2 flow control
to relieve the O2 pressure. Close the O2 flow control.
D) Open the optional O2 ”quick” gas outlets (with male connector) and check that there
is no flow. Reconnect the O2 supply inlet.
E) Open the optional VAC ”quick” gas outlet and check that the there is vacuum.
Step 6: O2 flush
O2 flush releases a high O2 flow into the patient circuit. The flow is measured by connecting a flow
measuring device to the fresh gas outlet.
Equipment needed: Calibration test device
Settings: Pipeline supplies gases connected
Test range: 0 to 60 l/min

Figure 4 O2 flush test setup

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1. Connect the test device high flow inlet to the fresh gas outlet using the patient circuit tube.
2. Close the O2 flow and push ”O2 flush” control. Check that O2 flow is 25 to 35 l/min for units with
A-WGU-00, and 35 to 50 l/min for units with A-WGU-01.
3. Check that the test device does not indicate any flow when the ”O2 flush” control is released.
4. Disconnect the test device and reconnect the fresh gas hose to the fresh gas outlet.
Step 7: Scavenging outlet
Settings: Pipeline supplies gases connected
Evacuation outlet connected
No gas flows
NOTE: If the delivery unit is equipped with an additional scavenging ejector unit, carry out this check
with the ejector on.
1. Close the patient circuit and occlude the Y-piece.
2. Open (=1.5 cmH2O) the APL valve. Check that the patient circuit pressure on the ADU display
does not fall below 0 cmH2O.

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Central Electronics
Step 8: Auxiliary mains supply outlets
Equipment needed: Voltmeter
Check all auxiliary outlets for correct voltage.
Step 9: Batteries
Unplug the power cord from the power supply outlet. Check that the message ‘Mains power lost’ is displayed
and that the ADU works on battery power for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, continue the Functional Check.
Step 10: Display
1. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter Diagnostic or Calibration password.
2. Select Checks - Display -Start test.
3. Turn the ComWheel. (one *step for each color) and check that no serious pixel errors are present.
4. Select Previous Menu.
*ADU with D-LCCADU (VGA) display there are 8 colors.
*ADU with D-LCCAD12 (SVGA display there ar 16 colors.

Figure 5 Service - Checks menu

Figure 6 Service - Checks- Display menu

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Step 11: Keyboard

1. Select Keyboard and push each softkey on the keyboard. Check, when pushing a key, that the
corresponding text on the display changes from yellow to red and that there is a beep sound.
2. Select Upper LED with the ComWheel. Check that the upper LED near Silence Alarm key
lights up.
3. Select Lower LED with the ComWheel. The lower LED near Silence Alarm key should light up.
4. Select Previous Menu.

Figure 7 Service - Checks - Keyboard menu

Step 12: Hardware watchdog

NOTE: Step 12 applies only with for ADU’s with Main SW 8.0 or lower, if the ADU has a higher version
go to step 13.
Settings: Manual mode
Aladin cassette removed
Gas inlets connected to central outlets
ADU on
1. Select Checks - HW Watchdog - Start test and check that the central electronics is reset
and the ADU screen goes blank (may take up to 18 seconds).
2. Check that the Startup screen appears on the display (may take up to 30 seconds) and that,
after a few more seconds, the text ‘System Failure/Unexpected Reset’ appears on the display.
Turn the On/Standby switch to the standby position. Wait a few seconds and turn the ADU on again.
Step 13: Recovery test
NOTE: Step 13 applies only for ADU’s with Main SW 9.0 o r higher. If the ADU has a lower version, go
to step 12.
Settings: Manual mode
Aladin cassette removed
ADU on
1. Bypass the System Check and push the Setup key. Select Service and enter the Diagnostic or
Calibration password.
2. Select Recovery Test -Start test and check that the central electronics is reset and that the
ADU screen goes blank, (may take up to 18 seconds).

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NOTE: Before the startup screen goes blank several alarms are initiated (Fresh gas unit failure, Ventilator
communication error, System Busy O2 Supply alarm lost, Keyboard failure); this is not a fault, but a
consequence of the Main software being in progress to be restarted.
3. Check that the Startup screen appears on the display (may take up to 30 seconds). After a few more
seconds, check that the following alarm and messages are displayed: “Display SW has been
restarted”, “Check ventilator settings”, “Check alarm limits”.
NOTE: Before the startup screen appears the display may (applies to D-LCCADU12) indicate a picture
showing disconnection for a few seconds.
NOTE: It is recommended to clear the service Alarm History and Error History logs after performing the functional
checkout, because there are several alarms and errors that have been logged during the checkout.

Fresh Gas Control Unit

Step 14: Fresh Gas Leakage
Equipment: Calibration test device and fittings
Settings: The N2O/Air selector switch in N2O position
Pipeline supplies gases connected
No Aladin cassette connected
Test range: 35 to 60 cmH2O

Figure 8 Fresh Gas Leakage test setup

1. Select low pressure range on test device.

2. Carefully adjust the flow controls so that the test device shows approx. a 50 cmH2O pressure. Close
the flows.
3. The pressure should not drop more than 10 cmH2O in 30 seconds. This corresponds to a leakage of
approx. 5 ml/min.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 with the N2O/Air selector switch in Air position.
NOTE: If the pressure increases continuously, the cause may be an open or leaking needle valve in the flow
controller.

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Step 15: Gas flow controls

Equipment needed: Calibrated test device
Settings: Pipeline supplies gases connected
Test range: 0 to 15 l/min (for flows less than 5 l/min the tester should be setup to read
hundreths (Two digits to the right of the decimal).

Figure 9 Setup for flows over 5 l/min Figure 10 Setup for flows less than 5 l/min

NOTE: Check that the Ambient Pressure setup in the install menu is correctly done before this check
is performed.
1. Remove the fresh gas hose from the fresh gas outlet. Connect the test device to the fresh gas
outlet (setup for O2 flow measurement).
2. Check that all the flow controls can be moved freely.
3. Open the O2 flow so that the ADU display shows 0.6 l/min. Check that the flow value on the test
device is between 0.54 and 0.66 l/min. Check other O2 flow measurements using the table
values below:

Set ADU display reading Tolerance

0.6 l/min 0.54 to 0.66 l/min
2.0 l/min 1.8 to 2.2 l/min
7.0 l/min 6.3 to 7.7 l/min
10.0 l/min 9.0 to 11.0 l/min
Open flow control to maximum > 12.0 l/min

4. Repeat the procedure with the test device set to Air flow measurement.
5. Close the gas flows and disconnect the test equipment.

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Step 16: Fan cassette check

Equipment needed: None
Settings: ADU on
1. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter the Diagnostic or Calibration password.
2. Select Diagnostics - Fresh Gas control - Vaporizer Controls - Oper Desflur. - Fan - On.
3. Check that the fan works by cautiously inserting one hand into the cassette housing to feel the
Air flow.
Turn the On/Standby switch to Standby position to leave the Service Menu and turn it on again.
Select Bypass Check- Normal screen and Confirm.
Step 17: Fresh gas outlet safety valve
Equipment needed: Calibrated test device
Settings: Pipeline supplies gases connected
Test Range: 0 to 150 cmH2O

Figure 11 Fresh Gas Outlet Safety Valve test setup

1. Select the relevant low pressure range on the test device and connect a tube from the test
device inlet to the fresh gas outlet on the ADU.
2. Adjust the total flow to 10 l/min. Check that the test device shows 80 to 100 cmH2O.
3. Close the flows, disconnect the test device and reconnect the fresh gas hose to the fresh gas
outlet.

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Step 18: N2O / O2 ratio control

The N2O/O2 ratio control limits the N2O flow to a maximum of 75% of the total flow. This assures a
minimum O2 concentration of 25%.
Equipment needed: Calibrated gas monitor
Settings: Pipeline supplies gases connected.
Manual mode and APL valve in open position (=1.5 cmH2O)
N2O/Air selector switch in N2O position.
Test range: 0 to 100%

Figure 12 N2O / O2 Ratio Control test setup

1. Connect the monitor sampling line between the fresh gas outlet and the fresh gas hose.
2. Open the O2 flow with the flow control and turn the N2O flow control to fully open. Adjust the O2
flow to the values listed below.

ADU O2 flow setting (l/min) 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.5

Test device measured =O2 Conc (%) with 22 to 28 22 to 28 22 to 28 22 to 28

Tolerance measured O2 Conc.(%)

3. Turn the O2 flow slowly to zero. Check that the N2O flow falls to zero when the O2 flow goes below
0.10 l/min.
4. Open O2 flow to approximately 1 l/min.
5. Disconnect the N2O pipeline supply gas and check that the alarm ‘N2O Supply lost’ is initiated
and that the Air gas is automatically selected.
6. Reconnect the N2O Pipeline supply turn the N2O/Air selector switch to Air and then back to N2O.
Verify that the N2O flow is returning.
7. Close the flows.

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Step 19: Agent control check

Equipment needed: Calibrated Gas monitor.
(Use QUICK CAL™ Calibration Gas, 755582 for the Capnomac Ultima or the
AM)
Filled Enflurane or Sevoflurane Aladin cassette
Settings: Test lung connected
Pipeline supplies gases connected.
Scavenging system connected
Monitor sampling line connected between fresh gas outlet and fresh gas hose
Manual mode and APL valve set to open position
Test range: 0 to 10%

Figure 13 Agent control check setup

NOTE: Connect a tube between the monitor sample outlet and the bellows block scavenging port to
avoid contamination of the room.
NOTE: Check that the Ambient Pressure setup is correct before the check is performed. See section
”Functional check, Step 0” previous in this chapter for detailed instruction.
1. Insert the agent cassette into the slot.

Capnomac Ultima:
If there is no agent identification option available in the monitor, push Select Agent key
and select the agent.

S/5 or AS/3 AM:

Push the Airway gas key. Push AGENT and select the agent.

NOTE: Typical accuracy for the Capnomac Ultima and AS/3, S/5 AM is ± 0.2 AA%. This is not
observed in this section.
2. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter Diagnostic or Calibration Password. Select
Diagnostics - Fresh Gas Control.

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3. Following the chart below, set O2 to 1 l/min and 8 l/min respectively and select 0.5%, 3.0%
and 5.0% agent by turning the Agent wheel. Close all other flows. Verify the AA% for each
setting and observe the checks later in this section. Let the system stabilize for one minute after
each agent selection. Also check that the agent LED works.

AA% at sea level ambient pressure

Agent% Flow 1 l/min Flow 8 l/min
0.5 0.35 to 0.65 AA% 0.35 to 0.65 AA%
3.0 2.7 to 3.3 AA% 2.7 to 3.3 AA%
5.0 4.5 to 5.5 AA% 4.5 to 5.5 AA%

NOTE: The ADU vaporizer performs as an ordinary concentration calibrated vaporizer regarding the
effects of varying ambient pressure. The nominal agent volume % setting is graduated at sea level
ambient pressure (760 mmHg). If the vaporizer is used at higher altitudes (decreased ambient pres-
sure), the delivered agent volume % will be higher than the set agent volume % in relation to the
decrease of the ambient pressure. This is due to the agent partial pressure being independent of the
ambient pressure. Therefore the values in the table “AA% at sea level ambient pressure” above are
only valid at sea level ambient pressure.
In a different situation, e.g., if the external air pressure is not 1013 mbar (760 mmHg), the solution is
to calculate an AA% factor. The formula for the AA% factor is:

sea level ambient pressure

= factor
ambient pressure

Example: A situation where the external pressure is 850 mbar (see chart below, where the first row
shows the altitude above sea level (meters), the second row shows the atmospheric pressure (mbar)
and the third row shows the AA% factor.)

Altitude (m) 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
(mbar) 1013 988 964 940 917 894 872 850 829
factor 1 1.0253 1.0508 1.0777 1.1047 1.1331 1.1617 1.1918 1.2220

Altitude (m) 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400
(mbar) 809 789 769 750 732 714 696 679 662
factor 1.2522 1.2839 1.3173 1.3057 1.3839 1.4188 1.4555 1.4919 1.5302

1013 mbar
= 11918
,
850 mbar

As the AA% factor here is 1.1918, the values for AA% in table “AA% at sea level ambient pressure”
must be multiplied by this factor. Results for an 850 mbar external pressure are as follows:

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AA% at 850 mbar external pressure

Agent % Flow 1 l/min Flow 8 l/min
0.5 0.42 to 0.77 AA% 0.42 to 0.77 AA%
3.0 3.2 to 3.9 AA% 3.2 to 3.9 AA%
5.0 5.4 to 6.6 AA% 5.4 to 6.6 AA%

4. Check that the monitor shows the correct agent values.

5. Turn the Agent wheel to OFF.
6. O2 flush the circuit.
7. Close the flow.
8. Disconnect the monitor sampling line and reconnect the fresh gas hose to the fresh gas outlet.
9. Turn the On/Standby switch to the standby position.
Step 20: Aladin Cassettes
Settings: ADU on
Pipeline supplies gases connected
1. For units equipped with an Aladin cassette for Desflurane; with the cassette inserted and
locked in its proper position, check that the liquid level indicator on the display works.
2. For Aladin cassettes with key filler; check that the gasket is well seated.
3. Perform Agent delivery test with all available Aladin cassettes.
NOTE: That can be done at the end of the Functional check.

Electronic Ventilator
Step 21: O2 and Air alarm
Settings: ADU on
Pipeline supplies gases connected
Flow controls closed
N2O / Air selector switch in position Air
Reserve gas cylinders off
1. Disconnect the pipeline supply gases O2 and Air.
2. Open the O2 and Air flow to approximately 3 l/min. Check that an audible and visible ‘O2 Supply
Pressure’ and ‘Air Supply Pressure’ lost alarm starts when gases are relieved from the ADU.
3. Close the flows and reconnect the O2 and Air pipeline supply gases.

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Step 22: Circuit pressure measurement

Equipment needed: Calibrated test device
Settings: ADU on
Manual mode
Y-piece connected to ADU occluder cone on bellows block
Pipeline supplies gases connected
Test range: 0 to 50 cmH2O

Figure 14 Circuit pressure measurement test setup

1. Enter the relevant range on the test device.

2. Remove the manual bag from its connector and connect a tube between the connector and the
low pressure inlet P+ of the test device.
3. Turn the APL valve to its minimum position (1.5 cmH2O).
4. Open and adjust one of the flow controls until a total fresh gas flow of 0.5 l/min is indicated.
5. Adjust the APL valve until the test device indicates a pressure of 30 cmH2O.
6. Check that the circuit pressure indicated on the ADU display does not differ from the test device
reading by more than ±2 cmH2O.
7. Close the flow and reconnect the manual bag to its connector.

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Step 23: Pilot valve pressure

Equipment needed: None
Settings: ADU on
Pipeline supplies gases connected
1. Push the Setup key. Select Service menu and enter the Diagnostics or Calibration Password.
Select Diagnostics - Ventilator.

Figure 15 Diagnostic page A-EV1

2. Check if the ‘Pilot press err’ status message is present in the status field of the diagnostic page.
3. If there is no such message, then the pilot pressure is OK and no further checks are needed.
Proceed to the next functional check.
NOTE: The pilot pressure is checked during the self test procedure, starting when the ADU is switched
on. If the pressure is outside its limits, the status message ‘Pilot press err’ appears on the A-EV1
diagnostic menu.
NOTE: The status message ‘Pilot press err’ can mean either a too low or too high pressure.
4. Go to the “Calibration” section, Ventilator, and follow the Ventilator calibration instructions, the
Pilot pressure regulator adjustment and, PEEP calibration, before proceeding to the next
functional check.

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Step 24: Delivered tidal volume

Equipment needed: Calibrated test device
Test resistance, 535335100
Settings: Manual mode
Pipeline supplies gases connected
Test range: 0 to 1500 ml

Figure 16 Delivered tidal volume test setup

Figure 17 Test resistance Test device

This test procedure is written for a flow-based test device, meaning that the inspiration flow from the
ventilator is leaving the test device on its outlet port to the atmosphere. A test resistance (hole
between 4 to 6 mm.) is also needed to avoid unnecessary triggering of the ‘Fill bellows alarm’ during
the testing.
1. Push the System check button and select Auto ventilation. Confirm by pushing the
ComWheel and carry out the check. Make sure that this check passes before proceeding to
the next step.
2. Turn to the manual mode, remove the bellows and refit the bellows chamber to the bellows
block.
3. Connect the test resistance to the flow measurement test device inlet port and select O2 or Air
on the test device depending on if the Ventilator is O2 or Air driven (this can be checked in the
Setup Install menu on ADU).

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4. Connect a leak free hose between the bellows block circuit connection and the resistance
attached to the test device.
5. Select the following parameter values for the Ventilator:

Volume 1000

Rate 6

I:E 1:2.0

Insp.Pause 25

6. Turn the Auto/Man. switch to Auto mode. Let the ventilator operate for one minute.
7. Read the delivered tidal volume on the test device. Check that the tidal volume is
900 to 1100 ml (0.90 to 1.10 on the test device).
8. Turn Auto/Man. switch to Man. position.
9. Select the following parameter values

Volume 200

Rate 20

10. Turn the Auto/Man. switch to the Auto position. Let the ventilator operate for one minute.
11. Read the delivered tidal volume on the test device. Check that the tidal volume is 180 to 220 ml
(0.18 to 0.22) on the test device.
12. Turn the Auto/Man. switch to the Man. position.
13. Disconnect the test device and refit the bellows and circuit hoses.
Step 25: Driving gas selecting unit
There are two ventilator driving gas sources, primary (Air or O2) and secondary (O2 or Air). If the
pressure of the primary gas is lower than 2.5 bar, the driving gas selecting unit automatically switches
over to the secondary gas source.
Settings: Auto mode
Test lung connected
Pipeline supplies gases connected
1. Check that the delivery unit uses its primary gas as the driving gas. The pressure gauge of the
primary gas oscillates slightly at the rate of the ventilator.
2. Disconnect the primary gas central inlet from the central outlet. Check that the ventilator does
not stop, but switches to the secondary gas for driving. The pressure gauge of the secondary
gas oscillates slightly at the rate of the ventilator and the alarm ‘Driving gas to secondary’
appears.
3. Disconnect the secondary gas supply inlet from the wall outlet. Check that the ventilation stops
and the alarms ‘Ppeak Low’ and ‘Cannot deliver set vol.’ appear after a few seconds.
4. Reconnect the secondary gas supply inlet to the central outlet. Check that ventilation starts and
the alarms (‘Ppeak Low’ ‘Cannot deliver set vol.’) disappear.
5. Reconnect the primary gas supply inlet to the central outlet. Check that the alarm ‘Driving gas
to secondary’ disappears.

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Step 26: PEEP function test

Equipment needed: Test lungs
Settings: ADU on
Pipeline supplies gases connected
Manual mode
Patient circuit and a 2 liter test lung connected to the Y-piece
1. Connect a 2 liter test lung to the Y-piece.
2. Set the fresh gas air flow to 1 l/min.
3. Select the following ventilator settings:

Volume 200

Rate 8

I:E 1:2.0

Insp. Pause 25

4. Turn the switch to Auto ventilation.

5. Change PEEP settings successively to: OFF, 5 and 15 cmH2O and read the values measured by
the ADU. After each PEEP setting, check on the screen graph that the required PEEP level is
reached and is stable.
Tolerances: For OFF position = Max 4 cmH2O.
Tolerances: PEEP setting up to 20 cmH2O = ± 2 cmH2O.
NOTE: For too high a PEEP in the OFF position, explore the overflow membrane.
Step 27: PCV check
Settings: Manual mode
ADU on
Pipeline supplies gases connected
Patient circuit and a 2 liter test lung connected to the Y-piece
1. From the Ventilator setup, select PCV mode and set the following parameter values:

Pressure 20 cmH2O

Resp.Rate 20

I:E Ratio 1:1.0

PEEP OFF

2. Turn to Auto mode.

3. Adjust the fresh gas flow to 1 l/min and keep it there until the inspired pressure has settled.
4. Check that no pressure alarm occur.
5. Check on the pressure curve that the peak plateau pressure, 20 cmH2O plus actual PEEP is
stable within ± 2 cmH2O.

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Electrical safety
Step 28: Electrical safety test
Equipment needed: Electrical safety tester
The ADU is classified as Class I, Type B according to IEC 60601-1.
Tests recommended to perform once a year are:
• Protective earth resistance (see measuring points below)
• Insulation resistance
• Earth leakage current
NOTE: Equipment connected to the ADU needs to be checked in accordance with their respective
classifications.
Local routine checks regarding electrical safety also have to be considered.
Auxiliary monitoring devices are classified separately and may have other classifications.

4 8

6 2 5

1
3
7 9

Figure 18 Measuring points for protective earth resistance

(1) Panel fastening screws. Apply the probe on the screws with toothed washer (x3).
(2) Auxiliary mains outlet box fastening screw
(3) Fresh gas outlet
(4) Auxiliary mains outlet box ground sockets
(5) Gas inlets and outlets
(6) Protected ground connectors
(7) Yokes
(8) Accessory rails
(9) Footrest
NOTE: If anodized aluminum parts are to be tested, make sure to get through the surface by using a
sharp contact point where the contact mark does not show.

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System check
Step 29: System check
Push the System check button and carry out the Full check as described in the “User’s Reference
Manual”.

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6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General
Specifications valid for ADU ID: 6 000 000 and greater

Dimensions

Basic unit with cart

Height Two optional heights: 1410 / 1540 mm
Display viewing level 1242 / 1372 mm
Depth 780 mm
Width 840 mm
Floor space 705 mm x 726 mm
Weight 112 to 130 kg

Basic unit without cart

Height 660 mm
Depth 750 mm
Width 840 mm
Weight 85 kg

Drawer (optional)
Height 145 mm
Depth 405 mm
Width 480 mm

Table
Width 510 mm
Depth 353 mm

Environmental conditions

Temperature +10 °C to +35 °C (50 to 95 °F)

Relative humidity 0 to 85 % (non-condensing, in operation)
Atmospheric pressure 660 to 1060 mbar (500 to 800 mmHg),
corresponding to altitudes up to about 3000
meters above sea level
Storage temperature -10 °C to +60 °C (14 to 140 °F)

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Electrical requirements
The unit is designed to be powered from the mains power supply. A back-up battery function is
provided.

Power supply 220 to 240 VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz

or 100 to 120 VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz
Maximum power consumption 220 to 240 V:
2 A (ADU + AM with CRT display)
10 A (above + auxiliary outlet)
100 to 120 V:
4 A (ADU + AM with CRT display)
12 A (above + auxiliary outlet)
Grounding Hospital grade
Safety class IEC Class I, type B
Protection against ingress of water Class IPX1
Back-up battery capacity With fully charged batteries: More than 20 min
(typically 30 min) of use of the ADU.
Battery charging time 4 hours

Electrical connections

Auxiliary outlets 1 mains power outlet on the rear side for an

Anesthesia Monitor.
Optional: 3 outlets
Fuses 4 x T4A in 220 to 240 V units
4 x T5A in 100 to 120 V units
Voltage 220 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
100 to 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Nominal output currents 220 to 240 V units, 2 A socket
100 to 120 V units, 3 A socket
Max. total 8 A
Data connector 9-pin female D-connector for serial I/O and
analog input

Display

Display type Active matrix color LCD

Size 12.1" diagonal
Display resolution SVGA resolution, 800X600
Controls 15 membrane switches and ComWheelTM
Indicators Red and yellow LCDs

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Display type Active matrix color LCD

Size 10.4" diagonal
Display resolution VGA resolution, 640X480
Controls 14 membrane switches and ComWheel
Indicators Red and yellow LCDs

Trends

Trend resolution
Resolutions for continuous data:
up to 20 min 10 seconds
up to 2 hours 1 min
up to 4 hours 2 min
up to 12 hours 6 min
up to 24 hours 12 min

Continuous trend information together with time discrete events are stored for the latest 24 hours
with one-minute resolution for all ADU parameters.

Alarms
The following alarms are user adjustable:

High pressure alarm, Ppeak High (in AUTO mode) 8 to 80 cmH2O,

always > Ppeak Low + 2 cmH2O
(factory default 30 cmH2O)
High pressure alarm, Ppeak High (in MAN mode) 6 to 80 cmH2O
(factory default 40 cmH2O)
Low pressure alarm, Ppeak Low (in AUTO mode) 6 to 78 cmH2O
or PEEP + 4 to Ppeak High - 2
NOTE: Can not be set higher than Ppeak High

The following pressure alarms are non-adjustable:

Negative pressure alarm Alarm if the airway pressure stays below a (sub-
atmospheric) limit continuing for a certain time.
Sustained pressure alarm, PEEP High Alarm if the airway pressure exceed a limit
continuing for longer than 15 seconds.

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Gas Delivery
Gas supply

Wall supply
Gas connectors O2 - AIR - N2O - VAC (optional) - EVAC
Inlet pressure 270 to 800 kPa (2.7 to 8 bar)
Gauges O2, Air, N2O: 0 to 1000 kPa (0 to 10 bar)
Accuracy of gauges ± 4 % of full scale
O2, Air, N2O safety valves opening pressure 900 kPa (9 bar)

Reserve gas cylinders

Reserve gas yokes Pin/DIN index for O2, N2O
Gauges O2: 0 to 31.5 MPa (0 to 315 bar; 0 to 4569 PSI)
N2O: 0 to 10 MPa (0 to 100 bar; 0 to 1450 PSI)
Air: 0 to 31.5 MPa (0 to 315 bar; 0 to 4569 PSI)
Accuracy of gauges ± 4 % of full scale
Safety valves opening pressure 700 kPa (7 bar)

Fresh Gas Control Unit

Fresh gas outlet The ADU has a coaxial 22 mm /15 mm conical

fresh gas outlet in compliance with EN 1281-1.
Overpressure valve in fresh gas outlet 80 cmH2O
Extra outlets Optional outlets for vacuum (max. 1 pcs), O2
(max. 2 pcs) and Air (max. 2 pcs). Max. total
number of outlets is: three on the left and one on
the right side. Flow from and pressure at the out-
lets are dependent on the hospital wall pressure.
O2 flush 27 l/min for units with A-WGU-00.
35 to 50 l/min for units with A-WGU-01to -03

Flow control adjustments Flow delivery ranges

O2 0 to 10 l/min as single gas
0 to 8.5 l/min together with max. 4 l/min Air or
N2O flow
AIR 0 to 10 l/min as single gas.
0 to 8.5 l/min together with max. 4 l/min O2 flow
N2O 0 to 8.5 l/min together with max. 4 l/min O2 flow

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Accuracy specifications applied to above mentioned nominal adjustment ranges. Available

maximum flows may exceed the above mentioned values.

Electronic flow measurement Accuracy *

O2 ± 10 % or ±20 ml/min, whichever greatest
AIR ± 10 % or ±20 ml/min, whichever greatest
N2O ± 10 % or ±20 ml/min, whichever greatest

*) Note! All accuracy specifications refer to the 0.1 - 10 l/min flow range.

O2, Air, N2O: Resolution

0 to 1.0 l/min 0.05 l/min
1.0 to 10 l/min 0.1 l/min
Hypoxic Control Electronic O2% control is calibrated to guarantee
25 ± 4 vol % O2 concentration.

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Electronically Controlled Vaporizer and Aladin Cassette

Electronically controlled vaporizer for delivery of five agents: Halothane, Isoflurane, Enflurane, Sevoflurane
and Desflurane.
The Aladin Cassettes can be handled safely without excessive leakage of anesthetic agent to the environment.

ADU Agent Accuracy Specification

The ADU is designed to deliver a partial pressure of agent that is independent of ambient pressure (altitude). As the
ambient pressure is lower at higher altitudes, the ADU will automatically deliver a higher %v/v of agent than the dialed
concentration in order to maintain the same partial pressure that would have been achieved at sea level for the dial
setting.
For the altitude compensation to work as intended, the ambient pressure should be entered into ADU at installation.
See below for a table of altitude vs. ambient pressure and the ADU compensated setting at selected dial settings.
The formula used to achieve the compensated setting is:
Compensated Setting = Dial Setting * (1013 / Altitude Pressure)

Compensated Setting (%v/v)

Altitude Altitude Pressure Dial setting Dial setting Dial setting Dial setting
(m) (mbar) 1% 5% 8% 18%

0 1013 1.00 5.00 8.00 18.00

200 988 1.03 5.13 8.20 18.46

400 964 1.05 5.25 8.41 18.91

600 940 1.08 5.39 8.62 19.40

800 917 1.10 5.52 8.84 19.88

1000 894 1.13 5.67 9.06 20.40

1200 872 1.16 5.81 9.29 20.91

1400 850 1.19 5.96 9.53 21.45

1600 829 1.22 6.11 9.78 22.00

1800 809 1.25 6.26 10.02 22.54

2000 789 1.28 6.42 10.27 23.11

2200 769 1.32 6.59 10.54 23.71

2400 750 1.35 6.75 10.81 24.31

2600 732 1.38 6.92 11.07 24.91

2800 714 1.42 7.09 11.35 25.54

3000 696 1.46 7.28 11.64 26.20

3200 679 1.49 7.46 11.94 26.85

3400 662 1.53 7.65 12.24 27.54

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Accuracy
i) HAL, ENF, ISO ±10% of compensated setting or ±0.15%v/v, whichever is the
greatest.
ii) SEV
±10% of compensated setting or ±0.24%v/v, whichever is the
greatest.
Conditions:
Fresh gas flow range 0.2 to 8 l/min
Ambient temperature 18 – 25°C
i) HAL, ENF, ISO ±20% of compensated setting or ±0.25%v/v, whichever is the
greatest.
ii) SEV
±20% of compensated setting or ±0.40%v/v, whichever is the
greatest.
iii) DES

±20% of compensated setting or ±0.90%v/v, whichever is the

Conditions:
greatest.
Full fresh gas flow range
Ambient temperature 10 – 35°C
Note: The effect of the fresh gas composition is included in the
above accuracy specifications.

Effect of Other Variables

Duration of use Sevoflurane and Desflurane concentration at high fresh gas flows
(>5 l/min) and high concentration settings (SEV >5%; DES >12%)
will decline after some minutes of use. The rate of decline will
increase with higher concentration setting, higher fresh gas flow,
and lower ambient temperature
Sevoflurane output below 18°C Sevoflurane concentrations above 5% may not be reached if the
ambient temperature is below 18°C and the fresh gas flow is
above 5 l/min.

Response Time
To 90 % of step; measured at fresh gas outlet < 20 s at a fresh gas flow of 3 l/min

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Filling
Filling system Adapter filling:
Rectangular key adapter filling system for
Halothane, Isoflurane, Enflurane and
Sevoflurane. Quik Fil™ system according to
Abbot’s for Sevoflurane.
Cylindrical key adapter filling system compatible
to the Ohmeda Saf-T-Fil™ bottle for Desflurane.
Filling speed > 2 ml/s
Overfilling protection Overfilling prevention systems built into the
cassettes.

Liquid capacity
Maximum 250 ml
Normally possible to fill up when cassette 150 ml
indicator shows empty (residual volume 100 ml)
Aladin2 Cassette
Empty weight Enflurane, Isoflurane, Sevoflurane with key filler:
2.0 kg
Halothane with key filler, Sevoflurane Quik Fil:
2.5 kg
Desflurane: 3 kg
Height 7 cm
Depth 23 cm
Width 14 cm

Anesthetic agent delivery

Minimum fresh gas flow for agent delivery 0.2 l/min
Agent setting ranges
Halothane, Enflurane, Isoflurane OFF , 0.1 to 5 % in fresh gas flow,
resolution 0,1 %
Sevoflurane OFF , 0.1 to 8 % in fresh gas flow,
resolution 0.1 %
Desflurane OFF , 0.5 to 18 % in fresh gas flow,
resolution 0.5 %

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Ventilation
Electronic Ventilator including Bellows Block
Description
The ventilator is an electronically controlled, timecycled flow generator delivering tidal volumes
compensated for the actual inspiratory fresh gas flow and measured breathing circuit compliance.
The ventilator includes a maintenance free internally integrated PEEP proportional valve.
The ventilator incorporates a switch operation from manual or spontaneous ventilation (Man/Spont)
to controlled mechanical ventilation (AUTO). Manual ventilation is direct, i.e., the rebreathing bag is
directly connected to the patient breathing circuit.

General
Driving gas Compressed Air or O2. If the supply of primary gas is lost
the secondary gas is automatically switched in. Switch
activating pressure: 250 kPa (2.5 bar; 36.3 PSI)
Driving gas pressure 270 to 800 kPa (2.7 to 8 bar; 39.2 to 116 PSI)
Driving gas consumption VCV and SMIV
Typical (default settings): 7 LPM
Maximum (extreme settings): 12 LPM
PCV
Typical (default settings): 12 LPM
Maximum (extreme settings): 56 LPM
Gas supply, O2 alarm Alarm activating pressure: 250 kPA (2.5 bar; 36.3 PSI)
Max. inspiratory flow 80 l/min
Minute volume (max.) 30 l/min
Inspiratory flow pattern Constant flow in volume controlled mode Decreasing
flow in pressure controlled mode

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Controls
Ventilation control Auto/Man. selector (mechanical)
Tidal volume 20 to 1400 ml, (factory default 500 ml)
Option: alternative minute volume setting
Tidal volume resolution:
20 to 50 ml 2 ml
50 to 100 ml 5 ml
100 to 300 ml 10 ml
300 to 1000 ml 25 ml
above 1000 ml 50 ml
Minute volume 0.1 to 30 l/min (factory default 5.0 l/min)
Option: alternative tidal volume setting
Resolution 0.1 l/min
NOTE: MV setting is not available in PSV
mode when the mode switch method is
configured to Modern.
Pressure limit 5 to 40 cmH2O above measured PEEP
Resolution 1 cmH2O
Respiration rate 2 to 60 breaths/minute (factory default, 10) for VCV and PCV.
Resolution 1 breath/minute
NOTE: For units with Main SW 9.0, the factory default is (5) for
SIMV.
NOTE: RR is not availabale in PSV modes on units configured
to the Modern mode switch.
Patient weight (kilos) 3 to 100 kg
Resolution 0.5 kg within 3 to 10 kg range
1 kg within 10 to 30 kg range
5 kg within 30 to 100 kg range
Inspiration/expiration ratios 1:4.5, 1:3, 1:2.5, 1:2, 1:1.5, 1:1, 2:1, (factory default, 1:2),
not available in SIMV.
Optional: alternative inspiratory time in seconds or %.
Minimum expiratory time: 0.5 sec.
I:E cannot be set in PSV mode on units configured to Modern
mode switch.
Inspiratory time 0.35 to 20 sec
Optional: alternative I:E ratio or Inspiratory time percentage
Inspiratory time percentage 18 to 67 % of whole cycle (1:4.5 - > 18 % and 2:1 - > 67 %),
not available in SIMV
Optional: alternative I:E ratio or inspiratory time in seconds.
Insp.% cannot be set in PSV mode on units configured to
Modern mode switch.
Inspiratory pause 0 to 60 % of inspiratory time with 5 % increments, (factory default
25%), available in Volume Controlled Ventilation and SIMV

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Controls
PEEP OFF:
2 to 4 cmH2O due to the weight of a standing bellows system.
5 to 20 cmH2O:
Resolution 1 cmH2O, factory default OFF.

PEEP is limited to 10 cmH2O if Tidal Volume is less than 100 ml.

Sigh OFF/ON, 1.5 x TV every 100th breath. Not available in SIMV,
PSV or Pressure Control
Trigger level for SIMV and PSV from baseline -0.5 to -5 cmH2O (default -1.0)
Resolution 0.1 cmH2O
Trigger window for SIMV and PSV 5 to 95 % from expiratory time
Minimum expiratory time: 0.5 sec
Resolution 1%
Inspiratory Rise Time Pressure rise in PVC mode as % of inspiration time: Slow
(90%), medium (50%) (default), fast (10%). Shortest time is
300 ms.
PSV Pressure support backup time trig 5-30 s (default 30)

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Accuracy
Tidal volume accuracy 20 to 50 ml: ±20 % of set value or 5 ml,
whichever is the greater.
≥50 ml: typically ±5 % of set value or 10 ml,
whichever is the greater. In extreme cases not
more than ±10 %. Compensated for fresh gas
flow up to 50 % of actual minute volume.
Compensated for machine compliance.
Independent of gas composition. Accuracy valid
for airway pressure ≤ 30 cmH2O.
Delivered volume will decrease at high pressure;
-20% at 100 cmH2O.
Tidal volume repeatability Variation < 10% in the range 20 to 100 ml
Minute volume accuracy See tidal volume
Pressure control and pressure support accuracy ± 2 cmH2O
Resp. Rate, I:E, Pause, Insp. time accuracy ± 60 ms
PEEP accuracy ± 2 cmH2O
Sigh accuracy ± 10 % of volume
± 60 ms timing

Circuit pressure monitoring

Measuring range - 40 to 100 cmH2O
Measuring accuracy ± 4 % of value or ± 2 cmH2O
Display resolution 1 cmH2O
Displayed values Parameters
Volume mode Ppeak, Pplat, PEEP
SIMV mode Ppeak, Pplat, Pmin
PCV mode Ppeak, PEEP
MAN mode Ppeak, Pmin
PSV mode Pplat, PEEP

Circuit pressure regulation

Automatic ventilation mode (AUTO mode)
Adjustable maximum pressure release, Pmax (Ppeak Low + 2). 80 cmH2O (Default 40 cmH2O)
Release (Software controlled pressure limiting)
Circuit pressure regulation Manual/
Spontaneous ventilation mode (MANUAL mode)
APL valve adjustment range 1.5 to 80 cmH2O

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APL setting
1.5 cmH2O 0.5 to 5 cmH2O, Fresh gas flow 3 to 10 l/min
20 cmH2O 15 to 30 cmH2O, Fresh gas flow 3 to 10 l/min
80 cmH2O 64 to 96 cmH2O, Fresh gas flow 3 to 10 l/min

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Patient Breathing Systems

Any breathing circuit compatible with a 22/15 mm coaxial fresh gas outlet may be used. A patient
circuit used together with tubing and Bellow block must comply with the EN740 accepted resistance
stipulation. The compliance for the entire breathing circuit must not exceed 7 ml/ cmH2O.
The employed patient circuit must have unidirectional valves for the inspiratory and expiratory lines
as well as a connection for fresh gas when required (Bain type circuits excluded).
Patient circuits with APL valve must not be used for the ADU to avoid the risk for confusion due to
multiple pressure limiting devices.
NOTE: It has been found that carbon monoxide (CO) tends to build up in unused anesthesia breathing
circuits with CO2 absorbants.
Exchange absorbent in a unit that has been idle for more than 48 hours. Also flush the system with O2
before use.

Compact Block II

Dimensions Resistance (at 60 l/min)

Height: 185 mm Incl. Compact Absorber
Length: 150 mm (insp/exp):
Width: 125 mm 0,46/0,14 kPa
Weight: 1278 g
Incl. filled Compact Canister
Compliance (at 3 kPa) (insp/exp):
12 ml 0,39/0,14 kPA
Leakage (at 3 kPa) Pressure
Incl. Compact Absorber To open a wet unidirectional valve:
less than 20 (ml/min) 0,05 kPa
w/o absorber: Generated by a wet unidirectional valve:
less than 30 (ml/min) 0,02 kPa at 5 l/min
0,04 kPa at 30 l/min
0,06 kPa at 60 l/min

Scavenging
Maximum extracted flow 50 l/min
or
40 l/min if silencer (8502504) installed
Normal minimum extracted flow 25 l/min (independent of fresh gas flow)
Passive scavenging Rear panel scavenging connector.
Differential pressure 29 cmH2O at 25 l/min
Extracted flow with A-SEJ2 ejector Minimum 25 l/min at a driving pressure of 250 to
(Active scavenging with optional scavenging 800 kPa (2.5 to 8 bar; 36.3 to 116 PSI)
ejector) Driving gas: Air

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7 FORMS AND CHARTS

The following documents may come in very handy to keep a check on what to do and what has been
done during long and complicated checking and maintenance procedures. Also included are a
number of useful diagrams and tables.
• Installation checklist
• Functional check procedure
• One-year maintenance and Three-year maintenance
• Pressure conversion table
• Pneumatic symbol chart
• Pneumatic diagram Frame pneumatics A-AUF
• Pneumatic diagram Ventilator A-EV1
• Pneumatic diagram Fresh Gas Control Unit A-FGC1
• Health and safety declaration form
Make copies of the most frequently used forms and keep a stock available.

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Installation checklist, ADU ID: 6 000 000 and greater

Serial number: Date: (YY/MM/DD) / /
Hospital: Performed by:

Setting up the anesthesia delivery unit

Unpack the unit according to the “Open Me First” instructions
Add pipeline inlet connectors to gas hoses
The temperature of the unit has stabilized to room temperature
Power cord
Batteries
Pipeline supply gas hoses
Scavenging
Vacuum (optional)
Reserve gas cylinders (optional)
Fresh gas outlet
Aux. “quick” gas connectors (optional)
Aux. mains outlets (optional)

Connecting the monitors

AS/3 or S/5 Anesthesia Monitor central unit
AM video display 14” or 15” (optional)
AM LCD display (optional)
Transfer of parameters

Capnomac Ultima
Transfer of parameters

Configuring software
Check ambient pressure
Check driving gas
Air
O2
Configure user defaults
Save user defaults configuration

Functional check
Functional check performed

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Functional check procedure, ADU ID: 6 000 000 and greater

A-AUF ID: Date: (YY/MM/DD) / /
Hospital Performed by:

OK Failed OK Failed

Leak tests 5. Cross-connections

Air 21± 3% O2 = % O2
AUTO mode = ml/min
O2 100 ± 3% O2 = % O2
MAN mode = ml/min
N2O N20: 50 ± 3% O2 = % O2
Compliance =
6. O2flush
Frame A-WGU-00 25 to 35 l/min = l/min
A-WGU-01 35 to 50 l/min = l/min
1. External check
7. Scavenging outlet
Wall gas unit Check that the patient circuit pressure does
2. Central inlets not drop below 0 cmH2O .

O2 2.7 to 8 *100 kPa = *100 kPa Central electronics

Air 2.7 to 8 *100 kPa = *100 kPa 8. Auxiliary mains socket outlets
N2O 2.7 to 8 *100 kPa = *100 kPa 9. Batteries
Check that the ADU has worked on battery
3. High pressure & non-return valves power for 15 minutes.
Pressure gauges and Pressure Sensors 10. Display
11. Keyboard
Test Pressure Pressure 12. Hardware watchdog
Device gauges sensor NOTE: Step 12 applies only for ADU with Main
O2 = = *100 kPa = *100 kPa SW 8.0 or lower.
Air = = *100 kPa = *100 kPa 13. Recovery test
N2O = = *100 kPa = *100 kPa
NOTE: Step 13 applies only for ADU with Main
SW 9.0 or higher.

Tolerance to Test Device +/- 0.4 bar (40 kPa) Fresh gas control unit
High pressure leakage 14. Fresh gas leakage (no cassette)
< 7kPa during 2 minutes (3 gases at same time)
Air < 10 cmH2O in 30 s = cmH2O
Non-return valves
< 20 kPa during 2 minutes for each valve tested. N2O < 10 cmH2O in 30 s = cmH2O

4. Gas cylinder and yokes 15. Flow controls

ADU Tolerance Measured Measured
Yoke Regulated Pressure
l/min l/min O2 l/min Air l/min
O2/Air 2.7 to 5.5*100 kPa = *100 kPa
0.6 0.54 to 0.66
O2/Air 2.7 to 5.5*100 kPa = *100 kPa
2.0 1.8 to 2.2
N2O 2.7 to 5.5*100 kPa = *100 kPa
7.0 6.3 to 7.7
10.0 9.0 to 11.0
Max > 12 l/min
NOTE: Ambient pressure affects tolerances.

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OK Failed OK Failed

16. Fan cassette housing 24. Delivered tidal volume

17. Fresh gas outlet safety valve Set Tidal Rate Tolerance Tidal volume
Volume ml / min ml
Total Flow Tolerance Measured
1000 6 900 to 1100
10l/min 80 to 100 cmH2O cmH2O
200 20 180 to 220
18. N2O / O2 ratio control
O2 O2% Measured (Tolerance including test device error range)
3.0 l/min 22 to 28 O2% 25. Driving gas selection unit
2.0 l/min 22 to 28 O2% Check that:
1.0 l/min 22 to 28 O2% The delivery unit uses primary gas.
0,5 l/min 22 to 28 O2% The delivery unit uses secondary gas when
primary gas inlet is disconnected.
N2O flow falls to zero when O2 flow The ventilation stops when both primary and
goes below 0.10 l/min secondary gas inlets are disconnected.
N2O supply pressure alarm initiated The ventilation starts after connecting the
19. Agent control secondary gas.
The delivery unit changes to primary gas
Agent flow 1 flow 8 Tolerance after connecting the primary gas.
l/min l/min
26. PEEP function
0.5 % % (0.35 to 0,65 agent %)
Settings Tolerances Measured
3.0 % % (2.7 to 3.3 agent %)
0 0 to 4 cmH2O cmH2O
5.0 % % (4.5 to 5.5 agent %)
5 3 to 7 cmH2O cmH2O
NOTE: Ambient pressure affects tolerances.
15 13 to 17 cmH2O cmH2O
20. Aladin Cassette
27. PCV check
Checked Cassette
Pre-set pressure plus PEEP reached
Halothane
Enflurane 28. Electrical safety check
Isoflurane 29. System check
Sevoflurane FULL Check
Desflurane Check Log:
Comments:
Ventilator
21. O2 and Air alarm
22. Circuit pressure
Measurement (Pcirc)
Tolerance 28 to 32 cm when test device
shows 30 cm H2O
Display value cmH2O

23. Pilot pressure

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Maintenance schedule, ADU ID: 6 000 000 and greater

Serial number: Date: (YY/MM/DD) / /
Hospital: Performed by:
One year Three year Other

One-year maintenance ADU (Order No. 893641-STO)

1. Replace gas inlet connector O-rings in A-WGU (3 pcs)
2. Replace gas inlet filters and gaskets in A-WGU (3 pcs)
3. Replace dust filter in A-ELEC
4. Replace gasket in A-BB
5. Replace O-rings on APL valve
6. Replace O-rings on connectors in A-BB
7. Replace overflow valve membrane and O-ring for cap in A-BB
8. Replace fresh gas outlet connector O-ring
9. Replace O-rings in cassette housing
10. Replace reservoir tube in A-AUF

Three-year maintenance ADU (Order No. 893642-STO)

11. Replace membranes and O-rings, in expiration valve unit of A-EV1
12. Replace batteries in A-ELEC
13. Check Vaporizer heating resistor in A-FGC1
14. Replace chamber seal and O-rings in A-BB

One-year maintenance CBI&II (Order No. 8504219-STO)

15. Replace the part(s) included in kit

Six year O2 Flush maintenance A -WGU-00 (Order No. 90700)

16. Replace the part(s) included in kit

Six year O2 Flush maintenance A -WGU-01-02-03-0X (Order No. 8500993)

17. Replace the part(s) included in kit

Eight year Static RAM (Order No. 197230)

18. Replace static RAM on B-CPU board
WARNING Carry out the Functional check after performed maintenance

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Pressure conversion table

atm cmH2O kPa mmHg bar psi
1 atm 1033 101 760 1.01 14.7

1 cmH2O 9.7 x 10-4 0.098 0.74 9.8 x 10-4 0.014

1 kPa 9.9 x 10-3 10.2 7.5 0.01 0.145

1 mmHg 1.3 x 10-3 1.36 0.13 1.33 x 10-3 0.019

1 bar 0.99 1019.7 100 750 14.5

1 psi 0.068 70.3 6.89 51.7 0.068

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Pneumatic symbol chart

Guide to the symbols used in the pneumatic diagrams of this manual

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Pneumatic chart of the Electronic Ventilator A-EV1

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Pneumatic chart of the Fresh Gas Control Unit A-FGC1

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Health and safety declaration form

1. Please note that equipment returned for service will not be accepted until this form is properly
completed.
2. Failure to complete the form or to comply with health and safety cleaning procedures may
endanger GE Healthcare service personnel and may lead to delay in servicing the equipment.

Equipment type/Product No: State if the equipment has been in contact

with any toxic or hazardous substances that
require the service personnel to wear:
Serial No:
I hereby confirm that the above equipment Gloves
has been properly cleaned and Inhalation filter
decontaminated. I also agree to give GE
Protective clothing
Healthcare the sole control of the instrument
/ system. Other:....................................................
....................................................................
Cleaning certified: ....................................................................
(signature) ..........................................................……….

Name: None of the above

(Block letters)

Position in institution or company: State phone number where GE Healthcare

may obtain more information concerning the
instrument / system.
Date (YY/MM/DD) Phone No:

/ /

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AB.57.104
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8 REVISION HISTORY
This section contains a declaration of the revision status for:
• The complete AS/3 and S/5 Anesthesia Delivery Unit
• The software
• The PC Boards
NOTE: The reference numbers in the section may not be the same as the spare part order
numbers, it is the number stamped on the board. For spare parts numbers please see the
specific spare part section(s) in chapters A-D).

AS/3 and S/5 ADU ID: No. 6 000 000 and greater
NOTE: The changes related to the release of the ADU S/5 was not related technical changes that
would affect the safety or performance of the product. The changes was restricted to color, labeling,
shape of the touch keys on LCD displays and some minor changes in the ADU main software start-up
logo and menu texts (ref. Technical Bulletin AVD STO 00 004).

8.1.1 Frame Revision History

ADU A-AUF-00
Date of manufacturing DEC-1997
Identification Number A-AUF 6 000 000 -
ADU LCD display D-LCCADU-XX-00
D-LCCADU-XX-01 New color and key pad ref. TB AVD STO 00 004)
D-LCCADU12..00 Ref. TB ADV STO 03 010
Electronic Ventilator A-EV1-00
Fresh Gas Control Unit A-FGC1-00
Central electronics A-ELEC-00
Wall Gas Unit A-WGU-00
O2 flush knob mounted in the A-WGU
Maximum O2 flush flow 25 l/min
No Air yoke option available
A-WGU-01 >40 030 740
O2 flush valve mounted either in the A-WGU or at the Frame Table
Maximum O2 flush flow maximum 50 l/min
A-WGU-02
O2 flush valve mounted either in the A-WGU or at the Frame Table
Maximum O2 flush flow 50 l/min
White D-O color
A-WGU-03
O2 flush valve mounted at the Frame Table
Maximum O2 flush flow 50 l/min

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AS/3 and S/5 AM Anesthesia Monitor

LCD display D-LCC10W-XX-00
D-LCC 10W-XX-01 New color and key pad ref. TB AVD STO 00 004)
D-LCC12W..00 Ref. TB ADV STO 03 010
D-LCC12W..00 Rev2 Ref. TB ADV STO 03 017

Software Revision History

A-EV1 software A-FGC1 software Main software

Initial release Ver. 7.2 Initial release Ver.7.0 Initial release Ver.5.1 (S-ADU97)
April 1998 (Mandatory June 2004 March 1998 (S-ADU97).
upgrade) ver. 7.4 Ref. (Mandatory upgrade) Ver.5.2 Ref. Technical Bulletin AS/3 ADU
Technical Bulletin AS/3 ADU The A-FGC1 SW 7.7 supersedes all 2-98.
2-99. previous versions of A-FGC1 SW.
Ver.7.7 Ref. TB ADV STO 04 004
January 1999 (Optional February 2005 (SW 7.701) January. 1999 Ver. 5.4 (S-ADU99).
upgrade). Ver.7.5 Ref. The change relative to the previous (Optional upgrade)
Technical Bulletin AS/3 revision of A-FGC1 SW 7.7 had
New options added in Install/Units menu:
ADU 2-99. only impact on the manufacturing
- Portuguese, Danish and US language.
process.
-Patient weight may be set as lbs.
The functionality of the SW 7.701
is the same as the SW 7.7, Wall pressure may be set in PSI.
meaning that no field upgrades Ref. Technical bulletin AS/3 ADU TB-4-99.
are required.
Rev.7.701 Ref: TB Care 05 002
January 2001 May 2001 (Optional upgrade)
(Optional upgrade but Ver. 6.0 (S-ADU00).
recommended) Changes related to the release of the S/5
Ver.7.6 Ref. Technical Bulletin ADU. Ref. Technical Bulletin ADV STO 00
ADV STO 01 004. 004
September 2001 May 2001
Ver.7.7 Ref. Technical Bulletin Ver. 7.0 Launched together with ADU
ADV STO 01 012. B-CPU4 board. Same functionality as ver.
6.0.
July 2003 August 2001
Ver.7.8 Ref. Main software 6.1 for B-CPU2..01 board.
Technical Bulletin ADV STO 03 Main software 7.1 for B-CPU4..01/02
013. board.
Ref. Technical Bulletin ADV STO 01 011.

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A-EV1 software A-FGC1 software Main software

May 2005 June 2002
Ver 9.0 Main software 6. 1b and 7.1b for ADU.
Possible to configure Ventilator New features and service improvements.
Mode switch method (requires Ref. Technical Bulletin ADV STO 02 006.
Main SW 9.0 or higher).
Ref. Technical bulletin LSS 05
016
May 2005 September 2002
Ver 10.0 Main software 6.2/7.2b for ADU > 6 000
New ventilator mode PSV. 000. New features and service
improvements.
Possible to configure Ventilator
Mode switch method (requires Ref. Technical Bulletin ADV STO 02015.
Main SW 9.0 or higher).
Ref. Technical bulletin LSS 05
016

Main software 8.0 for ADU

Supports ADU displays D-LCCADU (10”4
with VGA resolution) and the D-LCCADU12
(12.1” with SVGA resolution). Ref. TB ADV
STO 03 009.
May 2005
Ver 9.0
Supports Ventilator mode PSV and Mode
switch configuration.
Ref. Technical bulletin LSS 05 XXX

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PC Boards

ADU PC-Boards Release 1 Release 2 Release 3

Mains board. 893052 895052, March 1998 895378, April 1998
Change: One NTC resistor added to lower start- Change: Design changed. NTC resistor
up current. mowed.
Audio amplifier board. 881794
Battery charger board. 890430 896975, March 1999
Change: Resistor Type R87/R88/R25/R26
Change to OR11.
B-CPU2. B-CPU2-00-01 (887964)
ADU B-CPU4. B-CPU4-00..01, June 2001 B-CPU4..02, Ref Technical Bulletin TB ADV STO
Ref. Technical Bulletin ADV STO 01 011 04 010.

Digipower board 3. 890483

Motherboard. 889125
Rectifier board. 892872 892872, Mars 2001
New fuse holder.
Video controller board. B-DISP-23-01 (892093)
A-EV1 CPU board. 889466
A-EV1 DC/DC board. 881344 896323, Nov. 1998.
Change: Eliminated risk for DC/DC converter
reset.
A-EV1 connection board. 889615

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ADU PC-Boards Release 1 Release 2 Release 3

A-AEV1 Flow sensor board. 884227

Only A-EV1 manufactured before

September 1998.
A-EV1 Flow sensor board 8500952
including zeroing valve.
O2 and Air sensor board. 890413 898639, February 2001
(change due to discontinuation of 890413.
Ref. Technical bulletin ADV STO 01 003.
Bottle sensor board. 893301
Monitor/Circuit sensor 890421
board.
A-FGC1 CPU board. 889396 896513, Jan. 1999.
Current limits for the four 12 V outputs is
increased.
A-FGC1 DC/DC board. 881344 896323, Change: See above
A-FGC1 connection board. 890185
Cassette pressure measuring 893150 894814, June 1998 8501336, March 2000
board. Change: New layout, surface mounted. New type of pressure sensor (Mandatory
upgrade).
Sidegas and O2 measuring 893152
board.
Bypass measuring board. 893151
Counter pressure measuring 893153
board.

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ADU PC-Boards Release 1 Release 2 Release 3

N2O pressure sensor board. 890413 898639, February 2001.
(change due to discontinuation of 890413.
Ref. Technical bulletin ADV STO 01 003.
Cassette Identification 884118 8504118, September 2001
board. Number on board changed.
No functional changes.
Temperature sensor board. 884320 8503416, April 2001
Number on board changed.
No functional changes.

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9 TECHNICAL BULLETINS

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10 GLOSSARY
Abbreviations
For an anesthesiologic vocabulary please see the “User’s Reference Manual”.

A A-VHAL Aladin cassette Halothane

(Key filler)
AA Anesthetic Agent
A-VISO Aladin cassette Isoflurane
A-AS1 Aladin slot (Key filler)
A-AUF Frame Pneumatics A-VENF Aladin cassette Enflurane
A-AXA1 Extra Air outlet (Key filler)

A-AXAR Extra Air outlet A-VSEV Aladin cassette Sevoflurane

(Key filler)
A-AXO21 Extra O2 outlet
A-VSEVQ Aladin cassette Sevoflurane
A-BB Bellows Block (Quik Fil)
A-CART ADU Cart A-VDES Aladin cassette Desflurane
A-CC1 Compact patient starter kit (Quik Fil)
with Compact Block I A-WGU Wall Gas Unit
A-CC2 Compact patient starter kit B
with Compact Block II
B-CPU2 CPU board
ADU Anesthesia Delivery Unit
B-CPU4 CPU board
A-ELEC Central Electronics Module
C
A-EO Electronic Outlet Box
CAL Calibrate
A-EV1 Electronic Ventilator
CO2 Carbon Dioxide
A-FGC1 Fresh Gas Control Unit
CE European Community
A-FGFI Fresh Gas Flow Indicator
CEN Comité Européen de
A-MFR1 Module Frame Rack
Normalisation
AM Anesthesia Monitor (Standardization)
APN Apnea Compl Compliance
APL Airway Pressure Limiting cmH2O Centimeters of water (Unit
(valve) of pressure)
A-SEJ2 Scavenging ejector CMV Controlled Mechanical
ASTM American Society for Ventilation
Testing and Materials CSA Canadian Standards
ATP Ambient Temperature and Association
Pressure D
ATPD Ambient Temperature DES Desflurane
Pressure Dry
DIN Deutsche Industrie Norm
AUF See A-AUF
AUX Auxiliary

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DISS Diameter-Index Safety ISO International Organisation

System for Standardization
alt.
DKD Deutscher Kalibrierdienst
Isoflurane
D-LCCADU ADU Display
K
D- Monitor Display (integrated)
LCC10W kPa Kilo Pascal (unit of
pressure)
D-O GE Healthcare
L
D-VHC14 Monitor display 14”
l Liter
D-VNC15 Monitor display 15”
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
E See also D-LCCADU
EN Europäische Norm LED Light Emitting Diode
(European Standard)
M
ENF Enflurane
MAC Minimum Alveolar
EMI Electromagnetic Concentration
Interference
Man. Manual
ET End tidal (gas
concentration) Max. Maximum
EU European Union mbar Millibar (unit of pressure)
EV See A-EV1 ml Milliliter (1 cc)
EVAC Evacuation Min Minute(s)
alt.
Exp. Expiration Minimum
F mm Millimeter
FI Fractional concentration of mmHg Millimeters of mercury
inspired gas
MUX Multiplex Valve
FGC See A-FGC1
MV Minute Volume
H
N
HAL Halothane
N2O Nitrous Oxide
h Hour(s)
N/A Not applicable
HW Hardware
NIST National Institute of
I Standards and Technology
I:E Inspiratory:Expiratory time NTC Negative Temperature
ratio Coefficient
IEC International O
Electrotechnical
Commission O2 Oxygen
(Standardization) P
Insp. Inspiration Pa Pascal (unit of pressure)

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Paw Airway Pressure TRM Technical Reference

Manual
PC Computer
PCB Printed Circuit Board U
PCMCIA Software Card UK United Kingdom

PCV Pressure Controlled URM User´s Reference Manual

Ventilation U.S. United States
PSV Pressure Support V
Ventilation
VA Volt-ampere
PEEP Positive End Expiratory
Pressure VAC Vacuum
alt.
P/N Part Number Voltage Alternating Current
Pcirc Circuit Pressure VBUS Voltage Bus
Pmin Minimun Pressure VCV Volume Controlled
Ppeak Peak Pressure Ventilation
Pplat Plateau Pressure VDR Voltage Dependent Resistor
PS Patient Spirometry Vol Volume
PSI Pounds per square inch W
(unit of pressure)
WGU See A-WGU
PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene
(Teflon)
R
RAM Random Access Memory
Resp. Respiration
RR Respiration Rate
S
s Seconds
SEV Sevoflurane
SIMV Syncronized Intermittent
Mandatory Ventilation
SIMV Respiration rate used in
SIMV
S/N Serial Number
SW Software
T
TM Trademark
TV Tidal Volume

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION A-AUF

General
The main part of the Frame pneumatics is built into the wall gas unit (A-WGU) and comprises:
• Pipeline gas inlets connections
• Yokes for gas cylinders (option)
• High pressure gauges for pipeline and cylinder pressure
• O2 flush pneumatics
• Scavenging outlet
• Scavenging ejector (option)
• Scavenging flow indicator (option)
• Auxiliary outlets for Air, O2 and VAC (option)
• Non-return valves and safety valves
There are also pneumatic connections from the A-WGU unit to the Ventilator and Fresh gas control
units as well as to the Bellows block via pneumatic connectors. All these connections are made on
the left side of the Frame behind the side panels.
The Reservoir tube is located on a ”tray”, which is accessible behind the side panels of the Frame.

Wall Gas Unit pneumatics

The Wall Gas unit can be of four versions A-WGU-00, A-WGU-01, A-WGU-02 and A-WGU-03
The main differences are:
• A-WGU-00
− O2 flush knob mounted in the A-WGU.
− Maximum O2 flush flow 25 l/min.
− No Air yoke option available.
• A-WGU-01
− O2 flush valve mounted either in the A-WGU or at the frame table.
− Maximum O2 flush flow 50 l/min.
• A-WGU-02
− O2 flush valve mounted either in the A-WGU or at the frame table.
− Maximum O2 flush flow 50 l/min.
− White D-O color.
• A-WGU-03
− O2 flush valve mounted at the frame table.
− Maximum O2 flush flow 50 l/min.

A-AUF pneumatic drawings and technical description of the Wall Gas Unit
Pneumatic drawings
There are four different pneumatic drawings that can be followed during the technical description of
the Wall Gas Unit.
• A-WGU mounted O2 flush without Fresh Gas Flow Indicator
• A-WGU mounted O2 flush with Fresh Gas Flow Indicator

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• Table mounted O2 flush without Fresh Gas Flow Indicator

• Table mounted O2 flush with Fresh Gas Flow Indicator
The A-WGU pneumatic drawings are divided into the following sections:
Section A -Central inlets
Section B - Reserve gas inlets
Section C - Gas distribution
Section D - Gas outlets, O2 flush valve and fresh gas flow indicator
Section E - Pressure gauges
Section F - Scavenging ejector

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A-WGU mounted O2 flush without fresh gas flow indicator

Figure 1 A-WGU mounted O2 flush without fresh gas flow indicator

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A-WGU mounted O2 flush with fresh gas flow indicator

Figure 2 A-WGU mounted O2 flush with fresh gas flow indicator

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Table mounted O2 flush without fresh gas flow indicator

Figure 3 Table mounted O2 flush without fresh gas flow indicator

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Table mounted O2 flush with fresh gas flow indicator

r

Figure 4 Table mounted O2 flush with fresh gas flow indicator

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Technical description of the Wall Gas Unit

Pipeline inlets
See Section A in pneumatic drawings.
There are pipeline gas inlets for O2 (1), Air (2) and N2O (3).
Each inlet consists of:
• Connector (inlet)
• Hose nipple connector (outlet)
• Sinter filter (4)
• Non-return valve (5)
• The non-return valve prevents spare cylinder from exhausting itself into the central system when
the cylinders are used as gas supply.
There are also connections for vacuum VAC (6) and evacuation EVAC (7). These connectors consist of
hose nipple.

Reserve gas inlets (Yokes)

See Section B in pneumatic drawings.
Reserve gas supply inlets (O2, Air and N2O) for the ADU are optional. Three cylinder inlets are the
maximum that can be installed.

Available cylinder inlet combinations

O2 O2 Air
O2 O2 N2O
O2 Air Air
O2 Air N2O

NOTE: Available combinations are country specific.

NOTE: Wall Gas Unit version 00 have not Air Yoke as option.
Each reserve gas supply consists of:
• Cylinder (10) (provided by customer)
• Yoke with sinter filter (8), pressure reduction valve, includes safety valves, 7 bar (9).

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Gas distribution
See Section C in pneumatic drawings.
This section distributes input gas from pipeline inlets and reserve gas cylinders to the A-WGU. There
are non-return valve (11) to prevent back filling of the cylinders. Safety valves (12) for input gas is
mounted on the gas connection block in the A-WGU.

Gas outlets and O2 flush valve

See Section D in pneumatic drawings
There is a gas outlet for the fresh gas for a patient (13) and optional extra gas outlets for O2 (14), Air
(15,16) and vacuum (17).
The fresh gas outlet remains open when the connector is released. Extra gas outlets are closed, if the
connector is released.
There is also a safety valve for fresh gas (18).
Some units are equipped with fresh gas flow indicator A-FGFI (27).
An adjustable flush regulator (25) reduces the O2 input to the O2 flush valve (26), which is an On/Off
type of valve. The O2 flush valve delivers a high O2 flow to the patient system, bypassing the fresh gas
control unit.

Pressure gauges
See Section E in pneumatic drawings.
There are pressure gauges for central pipeline inlets (19, 20 and 21) and for reserve gas cylinders
(22,23 and 24).

Scavenging ejector
See Section F in pneumatic drawings.
The scavenging system is needed to avoid pollution of the user environment and to take care of waste
gases coming from the breathing system and fresh gas control unit.
Where there is no external active scavenging system to be connected to the EVAC outlet (7), built in
ejector is provided as option. There are two types of ejector, depending on A-WGU version. The A-
SEJ1 ejector was as manufacturing built into wall gas unit A-WGU-00. The ejector A-SEJ2 is built in to
fit A-WGU-01. The A-SEJ2 ejector includes a flow indicator and it is possible to install in A-WGU-00 in
the field.

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A-WGU-00, tubing and component location (IEC Version)

O2 Flush O2 Air N2O O2 O2 N2O

Figure 5 Wall Gas Unit A-WGU-00, tubing and component location (IEC Version)

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A-WGU-00, option (IEC Version)

A-AXO21

A-AXA1
O2 A-YO21 O2 A-YO21 N2O A-YN2O1
A-AXVC1

A-AXAR
A-SEJ1

O2 Air N2O O2 O2 N2O

Figure 6 Wall Gas Unit A-WGU-00, option (IEC Version)

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Tubing connection chart A-WGU-0O (IEC versions)

Tube connected according to A-WGU tubing and component location (IEC version).
Wall Gas Unit, without options (IEC)
Tube/Pipe No. Tube type Length (mm) From To
407 733472 340 O2-Flush Regulator
408 733472 370 O2-Flush Connection block -408
409 733472 390 Connection block-409 Regulator
418 733472 390 Wall gas connection-O2 Manometer-O2
419 733472 390 Wall gas connection-Air Manometer-Air
420 733472 390 Wall gas connection-N2O Manometer-N2O
422 733479 350 Wall gas connection-EVAC Connection block-417
NOTE: For tube 422 this is valid if A-SEJ1 not is implemented
423 733472 430 Wall gas connection-O2 Connection block-423
424 733472 390 Wall gas connection-Air Connection block-424
425 733472 430 Wall gas connection-N2O Connection block-425

Wall Gas Unit, with options (IEC)

Tube/Pipe No. Tube type Length (mm) From To
401 72271 365 O2-Yoke (1) Manometer O2-Yoke (1)
402 72271 311 O2-Yoke (2) Manometer O2-Yoke (2)
403 72271 315 N2O-Yoke Manometer N2O-Yoke
404 733472 350 N2O-Yoke Non-return valve
405 733472 260 O2-Yoke (2) Non-return valve
406 733472 220 O2-Yoke (1) Non-return valve
410 733472 130 Non-return valve Connection block-410
411 733472 160 Non-return valve Connection block-411
412 733472 410 A-AXO21 Connection block-412
413 733472 180 Non-return valve Connection block-413
414 733472 380 A-AXA1 Connection block-414
415 733472 620 A-AXAR Connection block-415
416 733472 330 A-SEJ1 Connection block-416
417 733479 380 A-SEJ1 Connection block-417
421 733479 300 Wall gas connection-VAC A-AXVC1
422 733479 350 Wall gas connection- A-SEJ1
EVAC

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A-WGU-00, tubing and component location (ASTM version)

O2 flush N2O Air O2 N2O O2 O2

Figure 7 Wall Gas Unit A-WGU-00, tubing and component location (ASTM version)

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A-WGU-00, option (ASTM version)

A-AXO21

A-AXA1
O2 A-YO21 O2 A-YO21 N2O A-YN2O1
A-AXVC1

A-AXAR
A-SEJ1

O2 flush N2O Air O2 N2O O2 O2

Figure 8 Wall Gas Unit A-WGU-00, option (ASTM version)

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Tubing connection chart (A-WGU-00) (ASTM versions)

Tubing connected according to wall gas unit tubing and component location.

Wall Gas Unit, without options (ASTM)

Tube/Pipe No. Tube type Length (mm) From To
407 733472 340 O2-Flush Regulator
408 733472 370 O2-Flush Connection block -408
409 733472 390 Connection block-409 Regulator
*418 733472 390 Wall gas connection-O2 Manometer-O2
419 733472 390 Wall gas connection-Air Manometer-Air
*420 733472 390 Wall gas connection-N2O Manometer-N2O
422 733479 350 Wall gas connection-EVAC Connection block-417
NOTE: For tube 422 this is valid if A-SEJ1 not is implemented
423 733472 430 Wall gas connection-O2 Connection block-423
424 733472 390 Wall gas connection-Air Connection block-424
425 733472 430 Wall gas connection-N2O Connection block-425

*) Differs from IEC-standard.

NOTE: Tubes 418 and 420 are cross-connected to respective manometer.

Wall Gas Unit, with options (ASTM)

Tube/Pipe No. Type Length (mm) From To
*426 72271 470 O2-Yoke (1) Manometer O2-Yoke (1)
402 72271 311 O2-Yoke (2) Manometer O2-Yoke (2)
*427 72271 440 N2O-Yoke Manometer N2O-Yoke
404 733472 390 N2O-Yoke Non-return valve
405 733472 260 O2-Yoke (2) Non-return valve
406 733472 170 O2-Yoke (1) Non-return valve
410 733472 180 Non-return valve Connection block-410
411 733472 160 Non-return valve Connection block-411
412 733472 410 A-AXO21 Connection block-412
413 733472 130 Non-return valve Connection block-413
414 733472 380 A-AXA1 Connection block-414
415 733472 620 A-AXAR Connection block-415
416 733472 330 A-SEJ1 Connection block-416
417 733479 380 A-SEJ1 Connection block-417
421 733479 300 Wall gas connection-VAC A-AXVC1
422 733479 350 Wall gas connection-EVAC A-SEJ1

NOTE: Copper pipes 426 and 427 are cross connected to respective manometer.

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A-WGU-01, -02, -03 without options. tubing and component location (IEC version)

Figure 9 Wall gas unit A-WGU-01, -02, -03 Without Options tubing and component location
(IEC version)

Tubing / Pipe data

No. Type Length (mm) Routed from Routed to
*407 733472 340 O2 flush regulator Connection block O2-flush
#435 733472 270 O2 flush regulator Connection block O2-flush
*408 733472 370 Connection block Connection block
409 733472 300 Connection block –409 O2 flush regulator
418 733472 390 Wall gas connection -O2 Wall pressure gauge O2
419 733472 390 Wall gas connection –Air Wall pressure gauge Air
420 733472 390 Wall gas connection -N2O Wall pressure gauge N2O
433 733479 350 Wall gas connection –EVAC Connection block
423 733472 430 Wall gas connection -O2 Connection block
424 733472 430 Wall gas connection –Air Connection block
425 733472 430 Wall gas connection -N2O Connection block

*) Only applicable for units with A-WGU mounted O2 flush.

#) Only applicable for units with Table mounted O2 flush.

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A-WGU-01, -02, -03 without options. tubing and component location (ASTM version)

Figure 10 Wall gas unit A-WGU-01, -02, -03 Without options tubing and component location
(ASTM version)

Tubing /Pipe data

No. Type Length (mm) Routed from Routed to
*407 733472 340 O2 flush regulator Connection block O2-flush
#435 733472 270 O2 flush regulator Connection block O2-flush
*408 733472 370 Connection block Connection block
409 733472 300 Connection block O2 flush Regulator
431 733472 430 Wall gas connection -O2 Wall pressure gauge O2
419 733472 390 Wall gas connection -Air Wall pressure gauge Air
432 733472 430 Wall gas connection -N2O Wall pressure gauge N2O
425 733472 430 Wall gas connection -N2O Connection block
423 733472 430 Wall gas connection -O2 Connection block
424 733472 430 Wall gas connection -Air Connection block
433 733479 350 Wall gas connection -EVAC Connection block

*) Only applicable for units with A-WGU mounted O2 flush.

#) Only applicable for units with Table mounted O2 flush.

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A-WGU-01, -02, -03 extra gas outlets option

421

412
414

415

Figure 11 Wall Gas Unit A-WGU-01, -02, -03 extra gas outlets option

Tubing /Pipe data

No. Type Length (mm) Routed from Routed to
412 733472 410 A-AXO21 Connection block
414 733472 380 A-AXA1 Connection block
415 733472 620 A-AXAR Connection block
421 733479 300 Wall gas connection VAC A-AXVC1

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A-WGU-01, -02, -03 vacuum Vac2 outlet option

Figure 12 Wall Gas Unit A-WGU-01, -02, -03 vacuum Vac2 outlet option

Tubing /Pipe data

No. Type Length (mm) Routed from Routed to
428 733479 750 Wall gas connection-VAC A-AXVCR

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A-WGU-01,-02, -03 with double Vac outlets option

Figure 13 Wall Gas Unit A-WGU-01,-02, -03 with double Vac outlets option

Tubing /Pipe data

No. Type Length (mm) Routed from Routed to
428 733479 750 T-connector Vac2 (A-AXVCR)
421 733479 300 T-connector Vac (A-AVC1)

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A-WGU-01,-02,-03 with scavenging flow indicator attached

Figure 14 Wall Gas Unit A-WGU-01,-02,-03 with scavenging flow indicator attached

Tubing /Pipe data

No. Type Length (mm) Routed from Routed to
417 733479 380 Flow indicator Connection block
422 733479 175 Wall gas connection EVAC Flow indicator

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A-WGU-01, -02, -03 with scavenging ejector attached

Figure 15 Wall gas unit A-WGU-01, -02, -03 with scavenging ejector attached

Tubing / Pipe data

No. Type Length (mm) Routed from Routed to
416 733472 390 A-SEJ2 (incl. Flow indicator) Connection block
417 733479 380 A-SEJ2 (incl. Flow indicator) Connection block
422 733479 175 Wall gas connection EVAC A-SEJ2 (incl. Flow indicator)

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A-WGU-01, -02, -03 gas cylinder option O2+ O2 + Air (IEC version)

Figure 16 A-WGU-01, -02, -03 gas cylinder option O2 + O2 + Air (IEC version)

Tubing /Pipe data

No. Type Length (mm) Routed from Routed to
401 72271 pipe O2-Yoke (1) O2-Yoke pressure gauge
402 72271 pipe O2-Yoke (2) O2-Yoke pressure gauge
403 72271 pipe Air-Yoke (1) Air-Yoke pressure gauge
404 733472 350 Air-Yoke (1) Non-return valve
405 733472 260 O2-Yoke (2) Non-return valve
406 733472 220 O2-Yoke (1) Non-return valve
410 733472 130 Non-return valve Connection block
411 733472 160 Non-return valve Connection block
413 733472 180 Non-return valve Connection block

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A-WGU-01, -02, -03 gas cylinder option O2 + O2 + Air (ASTM version)

Figure 17 A-WGU-01, -02, -03, gas cylinder option O2 + O2 + Air (ASTM version)

Tubing /Pipe data

No. Type Length (mm) Routed from Routed to
402 72271 pipe O2-Yoke (2) O2-Yoke pressure gauge
426 72271 pipe O2-Yoke (1) O2-Yoke pressure gauge
427 72271 pipe Air-Yoke (1) Air-Yoke pressure gauge
404 733472 350 Air-Yoke (1) Non-return valve
405 733472 260 O2-Yoke (2) Non-return valve
406 733472 220 O2-Yoke (1) Non-return valve
410 733472 130 Non-return valve Connection block
411 733472 160 Non-return valve Connection block
413 733472 180 Non-return valve Connection block

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A-WGU-01, -02, -03, gas cylinder option O2 + O2 + N2O (IEC version)

Figure 18 A-WGU-01, -02, -03, gas cylinder option O2 + O2 + N2O (IEC version)

Tubing /Pipe data

No. Type Length (mm) Routed from Routed to
401 72271 pipe O2-Yoke (1) O2-Yoke pressure gauge
402 72271 pipe O2-Yoke (2) O2-Yoke pressure gauge
403 72271 pipe N2O-Yoke N2O-Yoke pressure gauge
404 733472 350 N2O-Yoke Non-return valve
405 733472 260 O2-Yoke (2) Non-return valve
406 733472 220 O2-Yoke (1) Non-return valve
410 733472 130 Non-return valve Connection block
411 733472 160 Non-return valve Connection block
413 733472 180 Non-return valve Connection block

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A-WGU-01, -02, -03 gas cylinder option O2 + O2 + N2O (ASTM version)

Figure 19 A-WGU-01, -02, -03, gas cylinder option O2 + O2 + N2O (ASTM version)

Tubing /Pipe data

No. Type Length (mm) Routed from Routed to
402 72271 pipe O2-Yoke (2) O2-Yoke pressure gauge
426 72271 pipe O2-Yoke (1) O2-Yoke pressure gauge
427 72271 pipe N2O-Yoke N2O-Yoke pressure gauge
404 733472 350 Air-Yoke (1) Non-return valve
405 733472 260 O2-Yoke (2) Non-return valve
406 733472 220 O2-Yoke (1) Non-return valve
410 733472 130 Non-return valve Connection block
411 733472 160 Non-return valve Connection block
413 733472 180 Non-return valve Connection block

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A-WGU-01, -02, -03 gas cylinder option O2 + Air + Air (IEC version)

Figure 20 A-WGU-01, -02, -03, gas cylinder option O2 + Air + Air (IEC version)

Tubing /Pipe data

No. Type Length (mm) Routed from Routed to
401 72271 pipe O2-Yoke (1) O2-Yoke pressure gauge
402 72271 pipe Air-Yoke (2) Air-Yoke pressure gauge
403 72271 pipe Air-Yoke (1) Air-Yoke pressure gauge
404 733472 350 Air-Yoke (1) Non-return valve
405 733472 260 Air-Yoke (2) Non-return valve
406 733472 220 O2-Yoke (1) Non-return valve
410 733472 130 Non-return valve Connection block
411 733472 160 Non-return valve Connection block
413 733472 180 Non-return valve Connection block

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A-WGU-01, -02, -03 gas cylinder option O2 + Air + Air (ASTM version)

Figure 21 A-WGU-01, -02, -03 gas cylinder option O2 + Air + Air (ASTM version)

Tubing /Pipe data

No. Type Length (mm) Routed from Routed to
402 72271 pipe Air-Yoke (2) Air-Yoke pressure gauge
426 72271 pipe O2-Yoke (1) O2-Yoke pressure gauge
427 72271 pipe Air-Yoke (1) Air-Yoke pressure gauge
404 733472 350 Air-Yoke (1) Non-return valve
405 733472 260 Air-Yoke (2) Non-return valve
406 733472 220 O2-Yoke (1) Non-return valve
410 733472 130 Non-return valve Connection block
411 733472 160 Non-return valve Connection block
413 733472 180 Non-return valve Connection block

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A-WGU-01, -02, -03 gas cylinder option O2 + Air + N2O (IEC version)

Figure 22 A-WGU-01, -02, -03 gas cylinder option O2 + Air + N2O (IEC version)

Tubing /Pipe data

No. Type Length (mm) Routed from Routed to
401 72271 pipe O2-Yoke (1) O2-Yoke pressure gauge
402 72271 pipe Air-Yoke (2) Air-Yoke pressure gauge
403 72271 pipe N2O-Yoke N2O-Yoke pressure gauge
404 733472 350 N2O-Yoke Non-return valve
405 733472 260 Air-Yoke (2) Non-return valve
406 733472 220 O2-Yoke (1) Non-return valve
410 733472 130 Non-return valve Connection block
411 733472 160 Non-return valve Connection block
413 733472 180 Non-return valve Connection block

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A-WGU-01, -02, -03 gas cylinder option O2 + Air + N2O (ASTM version)

Figure 23 A-WGU-01, -02, -03 gas cylinder option O2 + Air + N2O (ASTM version)

Tubing /Pipe data

No. Type Length (mm) Routed from Routed to
402 72271 pipe Air-Yoke (2) Air-Yoke pressure gauge
426 72271 pipe O2-Yoke (1) O2-Yoke pressure gauge
427 72271 pipe N2O-Yoke N2O-Yoke pressure gauge
404 733472 350 N2O-Yoke Non-return valve
405 733472 260 Air-Yoke (2) Non-return valve
406 733472 220 O2-Yoke (1) Non-return valve
410 733472 130 Non-return valve Connection block
411 733472 160 Non-return valve Connection block
413 733472 180 Non-return valve Connection block

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Frame tubing interfaces between modules. No A-FGFI - O2 flush mounted to A-WGU

Ventilator drive
gas tube
A-EV1 multi connector
Bottle connector

Circuit monitor connection

SCAV connector
A-FGC1 multi connector

A-WGU/A-EV1 multi con-

nector
A-WGU/A-FGC1
multi connector

Figure 24 Frame tubing interfaces between modules, No A-FGFI - O2 flush mounted to A-WGU

Tubing /Pipe data

Tube No. Tube type GAS Length (mm) From To
501 733472 N2O 270 A-FGC1 Connector A-WGU/A-FGC1 Connector
502 733472 Air 95 A-FGC1 Connector A-WGU/A-FGC1 Connector
503 733472 O2 102 A-FGC1 Connector A-WGU/A-FGC1 Connector
504 733480 SCAV 85 A-FGC1 Connector A-WGU/A-FGC1 Connector
*515 733476 FRESH 100 A-FGC1 Connector A-WGU/A-FGC1 Connector
*518 733476 FRESH 165 A-WGU Connector Fresh gas outlet
507 733479 SCAV 785 SCAV A-BB A-WGU Connector
connection
508 733472 O2 290 A-EV1 connector A-WGU/A-EV1 Connector
509 733472 Air 270 A-EV1 connector A-WGU/A-EV1 Connector
511 733480 Bottle P. 280 A-EV1 connector A-BB Bottle Connection
512 733480 Monitor.P 360 A-EV1 connector A-BB Circuit Connection
513 733480 Circle P. 360 A-EV1 connector A-BB Circuit Connection

*) On A-WGU-00 is tube 518 (∅8mm) labeled 506 (∅6mm) and tube 515 (∅8mm) labeled 505
(∅6mm).

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Frame tubing interfaces between modules. With A-FGFI - O2 flush mounted to A-WGU.

Ventilator drive
gas tube
A-EV1 multi connector
Bottle connector

Circuit monitor connection

SCAV connector
A-FGC1 multi connector

A-WGU/A-EV1 multi con-

nector
A-WGU/A-FGC1
multi connector

Figure 25 Frame tubing interfaces between modules with A-FGFI - O2 flush mounted to A-
WGU.

Tubing /Pipe data

Tube No. Tube type GAS Length From To
(mm)
501 733472 N2O 270 A-FGC1 Connector A-WGU/A-FGC1 Connector
502 733472 Air 95 A-FGC1 Connector A-WGU/A-FGC1 Connector
503 733472 O2 102 A-FGC1 Connector A-WGU/A-FGC1 Connector
504 733480 SCAV 85 A-FGC1 Connector A-WGU/A-FGC1 Connector
514 733476 FRESH 230 A-FGC1 Connector A-FGFI
510 733476 FRESH 165 A-WGU Connector A-FGFI
507 733479 SCAV 785 SCAV A-BB connection A-WGU Connector
508 733472 O2 290 A-EV1 connector A-WGU/A-EV1 Connector
509 733472 Air 270 A-EV1 connector A-WGU/A-EV1 Connector
511 733480 Bottle P. 280 A-EV1 connector A-BB Bottle Connection
512 733480 Monitor. 360 A-EV1 connector A-BB Circuit Connection
P
513 733480 Circle P. 360 A-EV1 connector A-BB Circuit Connection

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Frame tubing interfaces between modules. No A-FGFI - O2 flush mounted to table

Ventilator drive
gas tube
A-EV1 multi connector
Bottle connector

Circuit monitor connection

A-FGC1 multi connector

SCAV connector

A-WGU/A-EV1 multi con-

nector
A-WGU/A-FGC1
multi connector

Figure 26 Frame tubing interfaces between modules no A-FGFI - O2 flush mounted to table

Tubing /Pipe data

Tube No. Tube type GAS Length From To
(mm)
430 733480 O2 480 A-WGU Connector O2 Flush (IN)
501 733472 N2O 270 A-FGC1 Connector A-WGU/A-FGC1 Connector
502 733472 Air 95 A-FGC1 Connector A-WGU/A-FGC1 Connector
503 733472 O2 102 A-FGC1 Connector A-WGU/A-FGC1 Connector
504 733480 SCAV 85 A-FGC1 Connector A-WGU/A-FGC1 Connector
434 733480 O2 570 O2 Flush (OUT) T-Connector
516 733476 FRESH 40 T-Connector T-Connector
517 733476 FRESH 220 A-WGU Connector Fresh gas outlet
507 733479 SCAV 785 SCAV A-BB connection A-WGU Connector
508 733472 O2 290 A-EV1 connector A-WGU/A-EV1 Connector
509 733472 Air 270 A-EV1 connector A-WGU/A-EV1 Connector
511 733480 Bottle P. 280 A-EV1 connector A-BB Bottle Connection
512 733480 Monitor.P 360 A-EV1 connector A-BB Circuit Connection
513 733480 Circle P. 360 A-EV1 connector A-BB Circuit Connection

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Frame tubing interfaces between modules. With A-FGFI -O2 flush mounted to table

Ventilator drive
gas tube
A-EV1 multi connector
Bottle connector

Circuit monitor connection

SCAV connector
A-FGC1 multi connector

A-WGU/A-EV1 multi con-

nector
A-WGU/A-FGC1
multi connector

Figure 27 Frame tubing interfaces between modules with A-FGFI - O2 flush mounted to table

Tubing /Pipe data

Tube No. Tube type GAS Length From To
(mm)
430 733480 O2 480 A-WGU Connector O2 Flush (IN)
501 733472 N2O 270 A-FGC1 Connector A-WGU/A-FGC1 Connector
502 733472 Air 95 A-FGC1 Connector A-WGU/A-FGC1 Connector
503 733472 O2 102 A-FGC1 Connector A-WGU/A-FGC1 Connector
504 733480 SCAV 85 A-FGC1 Connector A-WGU/A-FGC1 Connector
429 733480 O2 520 O2 Flush (OUT) A-FGFI
514 733476 FRESH 230 A-FGC1 Connector A-FGFI
507 733479 SCAV 785 SCAV A-BB connection A-WGU Connector
508 733472 O2 290 A-EV1 connector A-WGU/A-EV1 Connector
509 733472 Air 270 A-EV1 connector A-WGU/A-EV1 Connector
511 733480 Bottle P. 280 A-EV1 connector A-BB Bottle Connection
512 733480 Monitor.P 360 A-EV1 connector A-BB Circuit Connection
513 733480 Circle P. 360 A-EV1 connector A-BB Circuit Connection

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Reservoir tube location

Reservoir tube

Figure 28 Reservoir tube location

Double fresh gas outlet, A-DFG1

NOTE: This option is available for France, Italy and Belgium only.
There is a mechanically controlled valve that is connected directly to the fresh gas outlet. Two
separate breathing systems can be connected to the two outlets of the valve.
The operator manually selects which outlet (breathing system) is in use with the fresh gas flow.

Figure 29 Double fresh gas outlet

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Fresh gas flow 1 indicator, A-FGFI (Option)

With this option the fresh gas flow rate will be indicated.

Figure 30 Fresh gas flow 1 indicator, A-FGFI

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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS A-AUF

General
To service the A-WGU and its internal parts it must be removed from the frame.
For replacing a tube, connectors and other parts, appropriate pneumatic drawing or exploded view in
this chapter should be used.
Specific options and spare parts that need special attention during installation will contain a
separate installation instruction with the part.
When the gas inlet assembly is folded up after servicing the A-WGU make sure according to picture
below that no tubings get kinked.

Figure 31 Folding up the gas inlet assembly

After servicing of the Fresh gas outlet or the Fresh Gas Flow Indicator make sure according to picture
below that tubings behind the left lower side panel not have get kinked.

Figure 32 Tubings behind the left lower side

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Removal of the A-WGU

Follow the steps below to remove the A-WGU.
Tools: 4 mm Allen wrench
1. Disconnect the pipeline gases and close cylinder valves.
2. Disconnect all external gas connections and reserve gas cylinders from the A-WGU.
3. Turn the N2O/Air selector switch to the N2O position and then release N2O and O2 pressures by
first opening the N2O flow fully and then opening O2 flow to 1 l/min.
4. Turn the N2O/Air selector switch to Air position and release Air pressure by opening the Air flow control.
5. Remove the rear plastic cover (8 screws).
6. Remove the lower left side cover underneath the bellows block (1 Allen screw).
7. Disconnect the two pneumatic connectors (WGU multi-connectors) on the left side of the
WGU (4 screws), see Figure 33.

Figure 33 Two multiconnectors mounted with four screws

8. Remove the 10 remaining screws (plus washers) which hold the A-WGU to the frame.
9. Gently pull out the A-WGU and put it on a bench.
10. To reinstall after servicing, do the above steps in reverse order. Make sure the multiconnector
gaskets are in place before mounting them back the A-WGU.
11. Do a Functional Check.

Replacing tubing or connectors

Always replace tubing that is damaged.
Always use D-O supplied tubing so correct type of material is maintained at its application.
Inspect the end of tubing before installing it to a connector. If the tube end is damaged in any way, it
can be cut straight with a razor sharp tool before connected. If the tube gets to short so it gets
stretched at installation it must be replaced with a new tube.
When removing a tube from a quick connector, the locking mechanism must first be pushed towards
the connector before the tube can be pulled out. See figure below.

Figure 34 Removing a tube from a quick connector

To install a tube to a quick connector, push the tube firmly into the bottom of the connector. Then it will
be locked (see figure below).

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Figure 35 Push the tube firmly to the bottom of the connector

Some threads on joints and connectors in the A-WGU are secured with Loctite, There are two types of
Loctite that are used: Red 542 and Green 270. Refer to pictures below for correct application.

Loctite Red 542

Loctite Red 542

Note: Do not use Loctite on
connectors
90684 (Air)
90683 (Vac)
90682 (O2)
Figure 36 Applying Loctite to joints and connectors

Loctite Green 270

Note: Canada connectors Air, N2O
and O2 uses Loctite Red 542

Figure 37 Applying Loctite to gas inlet connectors

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Replacement of non-return valves in the A-WGU

Tools needed: Wrench 17 mm
Allen wrench 4 mm

1. Depressurize the system from gas.

2. Remove the rear cover of the ADU
3. Remove the 4 Allen screws that fix the gas inlet assembly to the frame of the A-WGU.
4. Remove the 2 Allen screws that secure the gas inlet assembly to the frame and fold it down.

Two Allen screws 4mm

Four Allen
screws 4mm

Figure 38 Replacement of non-return valves, Allen screws.

5. Disconnect the tubing routed to the nipple(s) (1) on the picture below.
6. Unscrew nipple (2) with a wrench.
7. Replace the non-return valve(s) (4).
8. Replace seal (3) if worn.
9. Do the above steps in reverse order after service.

Figure 39 Replacement of non-return valves

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Installation of double fresh gas outlet, A-DFG1 (Option)

To install or replacing the Double Fresh Gas outlet valve proceed as follow:
1. Remove old screw, (1) below.
2. Attach the A-DFG1 and use new, long screws (2).
3. Check function of the safety valve.
4. Perform a System Check.
NOTE: This outlet is available for France, Italy and Belgium only.

Figure 40 Installation of double fresh gas outlet, A-DFG1

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CALIBRATION A-AUF
General
The required tools and settings for each calibration procedure are stated below each heading.

O2 flush adjustment
Tools: 4 mm Allen wrench
Flow and pressure test device
Settings ADU off
O2 pipeline pressure connected to A-WGU
Fresh gas flows closed
1. Remove rear plastic cover (8 Allen screws)
2. Remove the two upper Allen screws (1) as seen below and fold down the gas inlet assembly
block (2).

1
PicAdu0494

Figure 41 Removing screws from the gas inlet assembly box

Figure 42 Folding down the gas inlet assembly box

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3. Select high O2 flow range on the test device and zero it.
4. Connect the test device ”high flow” inlet to the fresh gas outlet using a leak free patient circuit
hose.

Figure 43 O2 flush adjustment setup

5. Check that the ADU O2 pressure gauge shows at least 270 kPa (39.16 PSI) even when the O2
flush control is pushed.
Figure 44

6. Push the ”O2 flush” and check that the test device indicates:
25 to 35 l/min for A-WGU-00,
35 to 50 l/min for A-WGU-01,-02 and -03.
If not, unlock the regulator (3) and adjust it. (see picture below)

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Figure 45 Adjustment of regulator

7. After adjustment, lock the regulator.

8. Fold up the gas inlet assembly block into place with the two screws.
Make sure that no tubing get kinked.
9. Refit the rear cover.

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TROUBLESHOOTING A-AUF
Guidelines for troubleshooting leakage in ADU
Big leaks are normally easy to find since you can hear them. Small leaks are more difficult to trace
and they are discovered during the Functional checks routine.
Use the guidelines below to find where leaks are located.
There are some tools that will help you find the leak:
• Leak finding spray or soap water
• High pressure test adapter P/N: 8500002
• Test device for measuring pressures
• Multiconnector plugs (plugs are included in the ADU TEST ADAPTER KIT P/N: 8509467)

Figure 46 Multiconnector plug

Leak tracing
Make sure that the test equipment is not causing the leak.
1. To locate which gas is leaking, remove yoke cylinders and close the scavenging ejector needle
valve if attached to the A-WGU and then perform the “High pressure leakage and non-return
valves” leak test according to the Functional Check.
NOTE: Note that the gas inlet assembly must be folded up when non- return valves are tested. If the
high pressure leak test passes, but not the non- return valve leak test, the problem may be a leaking
non- return valve in the A-WGU.
NOTE: Note that if the modules multiconnectors are not tightened correctly, or that if any
multiconnector gasket is damaged, leakage will result.
2. Depending on which gas is leaking, plug connectors as shown in the table below and repeat the
test. Use the table to determine which part of the ADU (A-FGC1, A-EV1 or A-WGU) could have
leakage.
In the tables below L = Leaking unit and X = Plugged connector .
2a. N2O is leaking
Plugged Connectors Leaking stopped Still leaking
501 502 503 508 509 A-FGC1 A-EV1 A-WGU A-FGC1 A-EV1 A-WGU
X L L

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2b. O2 is leaking
Plugged Connectors Leaking stopped Still leaking
501 502 503 508 509 A-FGC1 A-EV1 A-WGU A-FGC1 A-EV1 A-WGU
X L L L
X L L L
X X L L L

2c. Air is leaking

Plugged Connectors Leakage stopped Still leakage
501 502 503 508 509 A-FGC1 A-EV1 A-WGU A-FGC1 A-EV1 A-WGU
X L L L
X L L L
X X L L L

Figure 47 Frame tubing interfaces between modules with A-FGFI - O2 flush mounted in table

Tube No. Gas From To

501 N 2O A-WGU A-FGC1
502 Air A-WGU A-FGC1
503 O2 A-WGU A-FGC1
508 O2 A-WGU A-EV1
509 Air A-WGU A-EV1

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SPARE PARTS A-AUF

General
*= Parts compatible with the AS/3 ADU, S/N: 293001-294000, 981001-981110

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Cart A-CART and frame A-AUF Spare Parts for S/5 ADU from S/N: 6 000 000 to 39 999 999
and greater than S/N: 40 300 000

Item Item description Order No.

1 Front panel without hole for O2 flush, including On/Standby switch (adapt both IEC and ASTM) M1041109
2 Gauge window for A-WGU 893165-STO
3 Blinde plate monitor, LCD Display 8501830
4 Top shelf (including space distances and screws so the original rail can be mounted. M1041110
5 Top Shelf screw MCS6S M5x35 FZB 619143
6 Monitor tap (For top shelf) 8500718-S
7 Rail mounting screws MCS6S M5x30 FZ 021929530
8 Screw Hex MC6S 5x12 FZ (Screw for back cover) 021929512
9 Washer M5 FZB 63415
10 Toothed Washer M5.3 FZB AZ 63619
11 Dove tail side cover kit (includes all 3 side covers) 8504128
12 Reservoir tube 8500074
13 A-CART C Dove Tail legs profile kit (includes both the left and right side legs of the cart) M1042795
14 A-CART Dove Tail legs profile kit (includes both the left and right side legs of the cart) M1042798
15 A-CART H Dove Tail legs profile kit (includes both the left and right side legs of the cart) M1042800
16 Module frame rack A-MFR1 (can only be installed in units with large table 8502860 or A-MFR1-00-S
8502861)
17 Rear wheel without brake (include mounting bolt) M1041099
18 Drawer slides (both right and left) M1041105
19 Front wheel with brake (indlude mounting bolt) M1041098
20 Drawer A-DR1 complete A-DR1
21 Right handle 8501773-S
- Left Handle 8501774-S
22 Aladin slots A-AS1-01
23 Large table (with O2 flush hole) 8502860

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6
5
4
3

2
8

10

11

1
12
23

22 13 14 15

21

17

16

18
19
20

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Cart A-CART and frame A-AUF S/N: 40 000 000 to 40 299 999

Item Item description Order No.

1 Aladin slots A-AS1-01
2 Gauge window for A-WGU 893165-STO
3 Front Panel with hole for O2flush, including On/Standby switch 8501903
(cover both IEC and ASTM).
- Front panel without hole for O2 flush, including On/Standby switch 8501836
(cover both IEC and ASTM)
4 Large table (without O2 flush hole in table) 8502861
- Large table (with O2 flush hole in table) 8502860
5 Right handle 8501773-S
- Left handle 8501774-S
6 Foot Rail cart M1032036
7 Drawers (1 piece) A-DR-01
8 Blind plate monitor, LCD Display 8501830
9 Top shelf without rails 8501748
10 Dove Tail Side Cover kit (the Kit Includes all 3 side covers). 8504128
11 Reservoir tube 8500074
12 Monitor tap (for top shelf) 8500718-S
13 Module frame rack A-MFR1 (can only be installed in units with A-MFR1-00-S
large table 8502860 or 8502861
14 Top-shelf screw MCS6S M5x35 FZB 619143
15 Rail mounting screws MS6S M5x30 FZ 021929530
16 Toothed washer M5.3 FZB AZ 63619
17 Washer M5 FZB 63415
18 Screw Hex MC6S 5X12 FZ (8 screws needed for back cover) 021929512

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9 14 12
8

14

2
18

17

15
3

10

4
16

11
5

6
1 7 13

Figure 49 Exploded view of cart (A-CART) and frame (A-AUF)

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Item Item description Order No.

1 Accessory rail top shelf with straight edges 25x10 mm (DIN type) 8502524
1 Accessory rail top shelf with sloping edge 25/30x10 mm 8502525
2 Back Cover 8502571
3 Accessory rail rear with straight edges 25x10 mm (DIN type) 8502528
3 Accessory rail rear with sloping edge 25/30x10 mm (DIN type) 8502527
4 Screw, M5X10, Profile to Base (4 ea side) 024529810
5 8 pieces Toothed washer, M6.4 FZB AZ 63623
6 4 Screws, MC6S, M6X16 STZN 61920
7 4 Screws, MC6S, M6X25 STZN 61923
8 Toothed Washer M5.3 FZB 63619
9 Screw, MC6S M5X16 FZB 619141-HEL

9
1
8

2
4

Figure 50 Rear side of ADU

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Item Item description Order No.

1 A-CART C Dove Tail legs profile kit (includes both the left and 8504125
right side legs of the cart).
1 A-CART Dove Tail legs profile kit (includes both the left and right 8504126
side legs of the cart).
1 A-CART H Dove Tail legs profile kit (includes both the left and right 8504127
side legs of the cart).
2 Rear wheel (1 piece) 90688*
2 Rear double wheel without brakes (1 piece) 68902-S
3 Front wheel with brakes (1 piece) 90689*
3 Front double wheel with brakes (1 piece) 68901-S
- Mini wheels for ceiling mounted ADU (4 pieces) 906890

Figure 51 Hose Wrap and Rear Handle

Item Item description Order No.

1 Hose frame kit (includes screws) 884346-S

Figure 52

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Front panel agent sticker

Item Item description Order No.

1 Front panel Agent sticker (English/US/French) 8501780-S
- Front panel Agent sticker (German) 8501781-S
- Front panel Agent sticker (Dutch) 8501782-S
- Front panel Agent sticker (Swedish) 8501783-S
- Front panel Agent sticker (Italian/Spanish) 8501793-S
- Front panel Agent sticker (Norwegian) 8501794-S
- Front panel Agent sticker (Finnish) 8501795-S
- Front panel Agent sticker (Danish) 8501796-S

Figure 53 Front panel Agent sticker

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Spare parts for the Wall Gas Unit (excluding the gas inlet block)
Table YES (Y) = To replace the spare part the A-WGU should be removed from frame.
Table NO (N)= Spare part can be installed without removing the A-WGU from frame.
XX = Depending where installed.

Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 O2 flush valve (only for units with A-WGU-01,-02,-03) Same 8501419 X X
item as when the flush is located at front table.
1 O2 flush valve (only for units with A-WGU-00). O2 flush label 90700-S* X
must be ordered separately.
- O2 Flush label white 892890 X
- O2 Flush label blue 892891 X
- O2 Flush label green 892892 X
2 Pressure gauge 0 to 10 * 100 kPa for Wall gas inlets 51401 X
3 Pressure gauge 0 to 315 * 100 kPa for O2 cylinder and Air 51403-HEL X
3 Pressure gauge 0 to 100 * 100 kPa for N2O cylinder 51402 X
5 Overpressure valve (9 bar) 90706* X
6 Non-return valve, O2, Air, N2O (Gas cylinders) 585690* X
(When ordering a Non-return valve you must also order
P/N 64677 to get a complete assy.)
7 O2 flush regulator 57116 X
8 Straight quick connector 8 mm 646770 X
9 Straight quick connector 6 mm 64677 X
10 Connection piece 883452 X
11 Connector to yoke pressure gauge 64688 X
12 N2O yoke PIN type 90651 X
12 N2O yoke DIN type 90680 X
12 O2 yoke PIN type 90650-HEL X
12 O2 yoke DIN type 90679 X
12 Air yoke PIN type 906500 X
13 Connector yoke (mounted on Yoke). Can not be ordered. --------- X
14 Straight quick connector yoke (includes seal) 646772 X
15 Screw plug 63251 X
16 Straight quick connector 8 mm VAC 646774 X
17 Straight quick connector 6 mm 64677 X
18 Rubber molding 734581 X
21 AUX quick connector, VAC AGA type (yellow hat) 90683 X X
21 AUX quick connector, VAC (US) 90726 X X
22 Nut to VAC and Air quick connector (DISS) 890048 X X
23 AUX quick connector, Air (white/black hat) 90684 X X
23 AUX quick connector, Air (US) 90725-HEL X X
23 AUX quick connector, Air (UK) 906845 X X
24 AUX quick connector, O2 (white hat) 90682 X

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Item Item description Order No. Y N

24 AUX quick connector, O2 (US) 90724 X
24 AUX quick connector, O2 (UK) 906825 X
25 Nut to O2 AUX quick connector 890049 X
26 Angled quick connector 6 mm 64678 X
27 A-SEJ2 Scavenging (Fits also A-WGU-00 if frame gas inlet A-SEJ2-S X
P/N 8501750 is installed.)
28 Flow indicator without ejector 8500100-S X

25 26
18
24

23

22
17
21
6

9 12

16 VAC
28 27
17 Air
16
14
7 17 17
11
5
10
8, 9

15 3

1
9 2

Figure 54 The Wall Gas Unit (excluding the gas inlet box)

Figure 55 O2 flush mounted in front table (view from below)

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Gas inlet block

Item Item description Order No.

1 Gas inlet block DKD France 8500206
1 Gas inlet block DISS Canada 8500207
1 Gas inlet block NIST 8500208
2 N2O inlet gas connector DKD (France) 90710
2 N2O inlet gas connector DISS 907507
2 N2O inlet gas connector NIST 889686
2 N2O inlet gas connector (US) 892882
2 N2O inlet gas connector (Australia) 8504306
3 Air inlet gas connector DKD (France) 90709
3 Air inlet gas connector DISS 907509
3 Air inlet gas connector NIST 889684
3 Air inlet gas connector (US) 892883
3 Air inlet gas connector (Australia) 8504307
5 Gas filter plug 883440
4 Gas inlet filter 57142*
6 Gas filter gasket 64671*
7 EVAC inlet gas connector NIST 889729
7 EVAC inlet gas connector (Germany and Canada) 893396
7 EVAC inlet gas connector DISS/body 892884
7 EVAC Japan 8500256
7 EVAC connector (Choke Orifice for high vacuum systems) US 8504248-S
(Including O-ring No.65386)
8 O-ring to inlet gas connectors 65386
9 VAC inlet gas connector DKD (France) 90708
9 VAC inlet gas connector DISS 907508
9 VAC inlet gas connector NIST 889727
9 VAC inlet gas connector DISS/body 892885
10 Frame for Gas inlet block 8501750
11 Angled quick connector 6mm 64678
12 Connecting piece 64679
13 Washer seal 1 64672-S
14 Non-return valve, O2, Air, N2O (Wall gas) 8500221-S
15 O2 inlet gas connector DKD (France) 90707
15 O2 inlet gas connector DISS 907506

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Item Item description Order No.

15 O2 inlet gas connector NIST 889682
15 O2 inlet gas connector (US) 892881
15 O2 inlet gas connector (Australia) 8504305
16 O-ring gas inlet block 656499

16 11 12 13

14

4
15

8 9 10

Figure 56 Exploded view of the gas inlet box

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Gas inlet block

Item Item description Order No.

1 Gas label white 884953
1 Gas label blue 884958
1 Gas label black/white 884959
1 Gas label brown/blue 884960
1 Gas label Yellow 884961
1 Gas label grey 884962
1 Gas label green 884963
1 Gas label brown 886281
1 Gas label red 887073
2 Label text: P Recom 2.7 to 8.0 x 100kPa 890470
2 Label text 2.7 to 8.0 x 100kPa 890471
3 Gas label yellow/red 889260
3 Gas label black 889884
3 Gas label O2 892762
3 Gas label N2O 892763
3 Gas label Air 892764
3 Gas label Luft 892765
3 Gas label Lucht 892766
3 Gas label Aire 892767
3 Gas label Aria 892768
3 Gas label Evac 892769
3 Gas label Vac 892770
3 Gas label Vide 892771
3 Gas label Vouto 892772
3 Gas label llma 894351
3 Gas label Vak. 8500214
3 Gas label Evak. 8500215
3 Gas label Vác 8500501
3 Gas label Ar 8500502
4 Gas label EVAC (Max. 50 l/min) 8501493

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Figure 57 Exploded view of the gas inlet block and the gas labels

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Hose connectors A-WGU side

Item Item description Order No.

1 Hose connector N2O NIST (A-WGU side) 90716
1 Hose connector N2O DISS 1/4” Hex (A-WGU side) 907501
2 Hose connector EVAC (A-WGU side) 90714
2 Hose connector EVAC DISS 1/4” Hex (A-WGU side) 907504
3 Hose connector Air NIST (A-WGU side) 90718
3 Hose connector Air DISS 1/4” Hex (A-WGU side) 907502
4 Hose connector O2 NIST (A-WGU side) 90715
4 Hose connector O2 DISS 1/4” Hex (A-WGU side) 907500
5 Hose connector VAC NIST (A-WGU side) 90717
- Hose connector angled with red hat (fit to red hose and compact 90662
block)
- Fresh gas hose angle connector with locking device 8500935-S
6 Gas hose O-ring, for NIST 65399*
- Nut for EVAC connector 90714 90713
- Nut for hose connectors NIST 90719

1
4
3

5
2

Figure 58 Hose connectors (stylized)

Figure 59 Gas hose O-ring for NIST

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Connector hat for auxiliary gas outlets AGA type

Item Item description Order No.

1 AUX. Connector hat, red 90671
1 AUX. Connector hat, green 90663
1 AUX. Connector hat, white 90664
1 AUX. Connector hat, blue 90665
1 AUX. Connector hat, black and white 90666
1 AUX. Connector hat, black 90667
1 AUX. Connector hat, grey 90669
1 AUX. Connector hat, yellow 90670

1
PicAdu0567

Figure 60 AGA type gas outlet

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Male connectors for female auxiliary quick connectors

Item Item description Order No.

1 Air quick connector 735028
AGA-type male quick connector for Air outlet, A-AXA1 or Air outlet, right
hand, A-AXAR
2 O2 quick connector 735027
AGA-type male quick connector for O2 outlet, A-AXO21
3 Vacuum quick connectors 735105
DAMECA 31202B type male straight connector for Di = 6 mm vacuum O2
hose

Figure 61 Male gas connectors

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A-SEJ2 and flow indicator

Table YES (Y) = To replace the spare part the A-WGU should be removed from frame.
Table NO (N)= Spare part can be installed without removing the A-WGU from frame.

Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 to 5 A-SEJ2, includes flow indicator (also fits A-WGU-00 if Frame gas A-SEJ2-S X
inlet P/N 8500732 is order)
1 A-SEJ2 Knob 884401
2 Knob screw needle valve A-SEJ2 61956* X
3 Label flow indicator 8501493 X
4 Needle valve 8502638 X
NOTE: Needle valve mounted on washer (see Figure 63 on page A-
67) is not possible to exchange.
5 A-SEJ2 knob (old version) 888079* X
6 Scavenging Flow indicator 8500100-S X

2
3 6

Figure 62 A-SEJ2 and flow indicator and scavenging flow indicator

NOTE: Needle valve mounted

5 on washer is not possible
to exchange
2

Figure 63 A-SEJ2 old version

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Scavenging flow tube repair kit

Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 to 4 Scavenging flow tube Repair kit 8502494-S

2 4
4

1 1

3 3

Figure 64 Scavenging flow tube

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Copper pipes for yoke(s)

Item Item description Order No. Y N

401 Copper pipe 8503401 X
402 Copper pipe 8503402 X
403 Copper pipe 8503403 X
426 Copper pipe 8503426 X
427 Copper pipe 8503427 X

Figure 65 Copper pipes for yokes

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Wall gas unit multiconnectors and silencer

Item Item description Order No.

1 Multi connector gasket, A-WGU right hand side 893162
2 Multi connector gasket, A-WGU left hand side 893163
3 Multi connector A-WGU left hand side 889654
4 Multi connector A-WGU right hand side 889653
5 Silencer 8502504-S

1 5

Figure 66 Exploded view of the Wall Gas Unit multiconnectors and silencer

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Yokes

Item Item description Order No.

1 Seal sticker / Yoke and safety valve 881693*
2 Yoke sealing / PIN black N2O 90702*
2 Yoke sealing / PIN Red O2 and Air 90703*
3 Yoke filter / PIN 90712*
- Tool M32 / Yoke DIN (Not Shown) 57508*
- Yoke filter / DIN (Not Shown) 90704*
- Yoke sealing / DIN (Not Shown) 90711*
- Cylinder key with chain (Not Shown) 8500050-S*
4 Cylinder support plate standard (1 piece) 892868
5 Cylinder support plate for cylinders with large diameter. The 8501842-S
support plate can only be used for supporting two gas cylinders
mounted as the figure below shows. One support plate is
needed for each gas cylinder. If only one gas cylinder is used,
the plate can be positioned in optional position.

3
1

Figure 67 Yoke

4 5

Figure 68 Cylinder support plates

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Yoke regulators maintenance kit

Item Item description Order No.

See below Repair kit for yoke regulators (including Seal sticker) 8502306

Gasket

Membrane

Seat gasket

Needle

Copper gasket

Figure 69 Parts included in repair kit for yoke regulator

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Circuit arm (from A-AUF ID: No. 6 000 000 to 39 999 999 and 40 007 637 or higher)

Item Item description Order No.

- Circuit arm complete including knobs 8500200
1 Knob, patient circuit arm 888455*
2 Cover 889448
3 Locking ring 63822
4 Washer 8500197
5 Sleeve (white), 8500196
6 Sleeve guide 8500195

Figure 70 Circuit arm

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Circuit arm (below A-AUF ID: No.40 000 000 to 40 007 636)
Item Item description Order No.
1 Knob 888455*
2 Cover 889448
3 Locking ring 63822
4 Sleeve (black) 889444
5 Circuit arm 889445
6 Lower Washer 890160

7 1

Figure 71 Circuit arm (below A-AUF ID: No. 40007637)

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Cable management arm

Item Item description Order No.

1 Fitting ring for inner tube 888830
2 Clamp for breathing tube 888831
3 Clamp for sampling line and wire 888832
4 Nut for holding item 3 (use Loctite to secure) 889621
- Complete arm 888090

4 2 1

Figure 72 Exploded views of cable arm

Cable holder

Item Item description Order No.

1 Cable holder 8502472
2 Cable holder rubber servicing kit (includes 10 pieces) 8502440

1
2
PicAdu0631

Figure 73 Cable holder

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Fresh gas outlet and flow indicator A-FGFI

Item Item description Order No.

1 Safety valve for Fresh Gas Outlet (Also fits unit without A-FGFI) 8500942-S
2 Fresh gas outlet cone with O-ring 8500941-S
3 Gasket A-FGFI 8501252
4 O-ring 65639
5,6 Repair kit Flow tube with ball 8500962-00-DE-S
8500962-00-EN-S
8500962-00-ES-S
8500962-00-FI-S
8500962-00-FR-S
8500962-00-IT-S
8500962-00-NL-S
8500962-00-PT-S
8500962-00-SV-S

5 Note:
Large diameter of tube upwards.
Protection for ball and tube removed

Use sealing tape

on thread
2

Use sealing tape

on thread
2 1 3

Figure 74 Exploded view of fresh gas outlet and flow indicator A-FGFI

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Fresh gas outlet label with or without A-FGFI

Without
Text on label Order No. Text on label Order No. Text on label Order No.
FRESH GAS OUTLET 891894 FRISCH GAS 891895 SORTIE GAZ FRAIS 891896
AUSLASS
VERS GAS UITGANG 891897 FÄRSKGASUTGÅNG 891898 USCITA GAS 891899
FRESCHI
SALIDA DE GAS 891900 FÄRSKGASUTGÅNG 893842 FRISKGASSUTTAK 8500216
FRESCO /TUOREKAASU
ULOSTULO
SAÍ DA DE GÁS 8500504 FRISKGAS UDTAG 8500793
FRESCO
With
Text on label Order No. Text on label Order No. Text on label Order No.
FRESH GAS OUTLET 8500781 SALIDA DE GAS 8500785 FRISKGASSUDTTAG 8500789
FRESCO
FRISCHGASAUSLASS 8500782 USCITA GAS 8500786 FÄRSKGASUTGÅNG 8500790
FRESCHI /TUOREKAASU
ULOSTULO
SORTE GAZ FRAIS 8500783 SAÍ DA DE GÁS 8500787 FRISKGAS UDTAG 8500791
FRESCO
VERS GAS UITGANG 8500784 FÄRSKGASUTGÅNG 8500788

Hoses / tubings

Item description Order No.

Hose, black/white (order/meters) 733460
Hose, green (order/meters) 733461
Hose, yellow (order/meters) 733462-HEL
Hose, grey (order/meters) 733463
Hose, red (order/meters) 733464
Hose, blue (order/meters) 733465
Hose, white (order/meters) 733466
Hose, blue/brown (order/meters) 733467-HEL
Hose, brown (order/meters) 733468
Transparent tube 5/3mm (order/meters) 733480
Transparent tube 8/6mm (order/meters) 733479
Transparent tube 6/4mm (order/meters) 733472

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Red tube 8/6mm (order/meters) 733476

Red tube 6/4mm (order/meters) 733478

N2O disabled option

Item Item description Order No.

- Upgrade kit N2O disabled M1033671
1 Locking device for the N2O/Air selector 8502554-S
2 Stickers for N20 pressure gauge(s) 8503093

Figure 75 Locking device for the N2O/Air selector (IEC and ASTM version)

Figure 76 Stickers for N20 pressure gauges (IEC version)

Figure 77 Stickers for N20 pressure gauges (ASTM version)

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Miscellaneous parts

Item Item description Order No.

- Touch-up paint, AS/3 ADU 8500860
- Touch-up paint, S/5 ADU 8501443
- Locking washer for A-WGU back cover locking mechanism 035404700
- Toothed washer M5 63619
- MC6S M5X16 619141-HEL
- Washer M5 63415
- MC6S M5X35 619143
1 On/Standby switch 52108
2 On/Standby LED board 893176-S

Figure 78 On/Standby switch

Figure 79 On/Standby LED board

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Spare parts Compact Block CB I (Without water trap)

Item Item description Order No.

5-9,11,13,14,16,17 Yearly maintenance kit 8504219-STO
7 Valve kit 8570070
8-9 Valve cover kit 8570069-STO
17 Plunger gasket kit 427001900
No Picture Tool kit, Combination tool, Valve key tool M1008418
6,8,11,13,14,16,17,18 O-ring kit M1009930

Spare parts for Compact Block CB II (See figure 80)

Item Item description Order No.

1-4 Latch kit 8503234
5-9, 11,13,14,16,17 Yearly maintenance kit 8504219-STO
11-13 Water trap kit M1009984
7 Valve kit 8570070
8-9 Valve cover kit 8570069-STO
17 Plunger gasket kit 427001900
18-19 Stainless steel connector kit (3 pieces) 8503080
No Picture Tool kit, Combination too Valve key tool M1008418
No Picture Tools for connectors (handles long and short M1008661
connectors)
18-19 Extra long connector (1 piece) M1008653
10 Water container with bayonet grip M1009698
6,8,11,13,14.16,17,18 O-ring kit M1009930
10,14,15 Upgrade kit water container with bayonet grip M1009982
20 Locking ring 8501081

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

20 19 18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

17

Figure 80 Compact Block II, exploded view

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION A-FGC1

Introduction
The A-FGC1 module is a part of the ADU, consisting of two functional parts, the flow controls and the
vaporizer, integrated into one module. The A-FGC1 module mixes the breathing gases and dosages
the anesthetic agent.
The main function of the flow controls is to mix two gases at a time in required ratios (O2+ N2O or O2+
Air) and provide the vaporizer with carrier gas. The vaporizer consists of a replaceable agent specific
liquid cassette, Aladin, and concentration control hardware and software for mixing the anesthetic
agent with the gases from the flow controls. The cassette is both a reservoir and a vaporizing chamber
for the liquid anesthetic agent.
The user interface of the A-FGC1 is divided between the module and the main display of the
anesthesia machine. The controls that are used to operate the module, the agent concentration
wheel, flow controls and Air/N2O selector, are directly implemented into the module. The measured
and controlled variables are shown on the main display of the ADU.

Connections of the module

The module is located behind the front panel of the ADU below the ventilator and the electronics
module. The connections of the module are pneumatic, mechanical and electrical.
• There are mechanical connections between the frame and the module.
• There are electrical connections between the mains electronics, the Aladin cassette and the
module.
• There are pneumatic connections between the wall gas unit, frame and module.

Figure 1 Connections of the Fresh Gas Control Unit

Electrical connections
The device is connected electronically with the main electronics. This connection feeds power to the
module and communicates with the main electronics. The device has its own fuses. The connection is
through one connector.
There is also an electrical connection between the Aladin cassette and the device, for agent
identification and for liquid level measurement (desflurane). Those electrical connections consist of
HALL elements for agent identification and galvanic contacts for the liquid level measurement in the
desflurane Aladin cassette.

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Figure 2 Electrical connections of the A-FGC1

Pneumatic Connections
The module is supplied with pressurized Air, N2O and O2. All gases have the same supply pressure as
the wall connector (flow losses taken into account).
The gases are filtered in the wall gas unit. There are not any non-return valves between the inside of
the wall connector and the module pressure measuring point.
The module measures N2O pressure inside the device. Measurement information is used for the ”N2O
pressure lost” alarm.
The connections between the components in the module are made with 5/3 or 6/4 mm polyamide
(PA) tubing where there might be high pressures, and polythene (PE) tubing where the anesthetic
agent flows. The PA hoses are connected with O2 compatible quick connectors (viton sealing and
compatible grease). PE tubes are connected with non-rubber fittings.
Mechanical connections
The module is fixed to the frame of the ADU. Installation is done from the rear. Gases are connected
from the left side (seen from the front). Gas connection is through one connector, which is connected
to the tubes running from the frame (A-WGU) of the unit. Connection is of manifold-type and can be
disconnected from the left side.

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Figure 3 Technical principles of the A-FGC1

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Flow controls section

Definitions of components in the flow controls section

1. Gas inlets 7. N2O/Air selector switch

2. N2O pressure sensor 8. N2O/Air valve
3. Pressure regulators 9. N2O/Air control valve
4. Needle valves 10.O2 flow measurement unit
5. N2O proportional valve 11. Side gas flow measurement
6. O2 test valve 12.Counter pressure sensor

12

11

10 8

5
4

2
1

6 7

Figure 4 Flow controls section

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Description of the flow control section

Pressure regulators
The fresh gas flow range is set with three regulators for each gas. The regulators control the secondary
pressure to a fixed level that is independent of the pipeline pressure. The O2, N2O and Air lines (1) are
supplied to the A-FGC1 at normal pipeline pressure and separate gas regulators (3) for each gas
reduce the pressure to the gas controls of the unit.
The nominal maximum flows when the needle valves are fully open, are 14 l/min for O2 and Air and
12 l/min for N2O. The allowed flow range is 12 to 16 l/min for O2 and Air. For N2O the range is 8.5 to
11 l/min with a simultaneous O2 flow of 4 l/min.
The flow decreases when another gas is added. The second flow increases the counter pressure that
causes the regulator to decrease the flow to keep the secondary pressure at a constant level. The
effect is specified in the “Technical specifications” section.

Flow controls and flow measurement

The flows are adjusted by means of mechanical needle valves (4) and electrical flow measurement
units measure the gas flows.
There are two different combinations of needle valves on the front panel, IEC and ASTM. The
combination, color and the shape of the control knobs is dependent on the regulatory requirements
in each country.
The needle valves are linear. One full turn corresponds approximately to a 2 to 3 l/min change of the
flowrate. The needle valve adjustment should be smooth without any sticking and/or sudden
changes in the flow.
There is one flow measurement unit for the O2 flow (10) and one unit for the N2O/Air flow (11), called
sidegas. The sidegas sensor is calibrated for both gases. The N2O flow may be adjusted up to 75% of
total flow which assures a minimum of 25% O2 in the fresh gas outlet.
The flow measurement units determine the gas flow from the pressure difference caused by a flow
restrictor. By using a zeroing valve, which pneumatically short circuits the differential pressure sensor
ports periodically, the zero pressure signal is compensated for the pressure sensor temperature drift.
The same types of flow measurement units are used in the vaporizer.

Each flow measurement unit has a:

• Pressure Sensor Board
The output voltage of the pressure sensor (tens of millivolts) is amplified to a level which is suitable for
the A/D converter in the CPU board of the fresh gas control unit. The gain of each amplifier is set
according to the type of the sensor being used and the pressure signal of the measurement unit.
• Flow Restrictor
The gas flow in the flow restrictor is close to laminar thus causing a pressure difference linear to the
flow. The restrictor causes a pressure drop that is measured by the pressure sensor. The pressure
difference is then used to calculate the flow through the flow measurement unit. The mixer flow
measurement units are designed to give the maximum signal (10 V) at 20 l/min. A 15 l/min flow
produces nominally a 140 mbar pressure drop over the flow restriction.

• Zeroing Valve
A zeroing valve is used to compensate the pressure sensor temperature drift that causes variation of
the zero point signal. The valve connection is shown in the figure. In powered position, the pressure
sensor ports are pneumatically connected thus giving the zero pressure signal. In the normal position

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(no voltage), the sensor ports are connected to opposite sides of the restriction. The valve
compensates pressure sensor zero drift and is connected to two lines. One line is upstream of the
flow restrictor, the other line is downstream. The valve can pneumatically short-circuit the pressure
sensor ports, thus giving the zero pressure (= zero flow) signal. Both the zeroing valves are connected
to zero 1 circuit.

Figure 5 Electrical Flow Measurement Unit

N2O limiting control

The N2O limiting control of the A-FGC1 calculates continuously the maximum allowed N2O flow using
the current O2 flow as input. If the N2O needle valve, see (4) Figure 4 on page B-4, is opened to a
position that would cause a flow higher than the maximum calculated, a proportional valve (5)
reduces the N2O flow so that a minimum of 25% O2 is achieved. The software uses the proportional
valve to control the O2 concentration in the fresh gas.
The proportional valve (5) is a linear current driven proportional valve located before the N2O needle
valve. The current is controlled with the 12 bit DAC on the CPU board. The valve control is calibrated.
The calibration procedure is described later in this section.

N2O/Air selection
With the N2O/Air selector switch (7) the user may select either N2O or Air to be mixed with O2. The
selector switch (7) transmits the switching information (N2O /Air) to the CPU board of the fresh gas
control unit. The N2O/Air control valve (9) selects N2O or Air to be mixed with O2 according to the
information from the CPU of the fresh gas control unit. In power off situation, the N2O/Air valve (8) N
is always in Air position.
When the N2O/Air selector switch is in N2O position the CPU opens the N2O/Air control valve and
thereby switches N2O gas pressure to the N2O/Air valve, which is pneumatically driven by the N2O gas
pressure (2). The N2O gas flow can then be mixed with O2 flow according to the needle valve settings
and the N2O proportional valve.
The N2O/Air selection valve (8) is a 5/2 pneumatically driven piston valve. The N2O/Air control valve
(9) pilot valve is an electrical driven 2/2 solenoid valve that drives the selection valve (8). Both valves
is integrated into the N2O/Air selection valve

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N2O pressure sensor

The N2O pressure sensor (2) regulates the N2O pipeline pressure to the A-FGC1. If the pressure falls
below 2.5 bar the alarm ´N2O supply pressure lost´ will be initiated. In the same time, the N2O gas
delivery will be cut-off and Air will automatically be selected by the N2O/Air valve (8).
The N2O pressure sensor is a differential semiconductor sensor. It is located in the regulator block
pneumatically before the N2O regulator.
The output voltage of the sensor is amplified and filtered on the board. The filter is a low pass filter
with a cut off frequency of 10 Hz.
The sensor measures the differential pressure between ambient air and the N2O pressure line. The
pressure range is within 0 to 8 bar. The sensor does not need a zeroing function.
The sensor calibration is described in the calibration chapter.

O2 test valve
The flow controls also contain an O2 test valve (6), which is used only when carrying out system
check. The valve is an On/Off valve, which bypasses the manual O2 needle valve. The test flow is
typically 5 to 7 l/min. The O2 test valve is used for automatic delivery of O2.
The O2 Test valve is a 2/2 solenoid valve. A fixed restrictor in the flow channel determines the test flow
after the valve. The restrictor is an Allen screw with a round orifice.

Counter pressure
A counter pressure sensor (12) measures the exit pressure of the flow control section. The measured
counter pressure is used for calculating the flow to ambient pressure conditions and also for
occlusion detection during normal operation.
The counter pressure is needed for flow calculations.
The pressure sensor is a differential semiconductor sensor. It is located in the flow measurement
block pneumatically after the O2 and sidegas and before the bypass flow measurements.
The output voltage of the sensor is amplified and filtered on the board. The filter is a low pass filter
with a cut off frequency of 10 Hz.
The sensor measures the differential pressure between ambient air and the flow measurement block.
The pressure range is within 0 to 1 bar. The sensor does not need a zeroing function.
The sensor calibration is described in calibration chapter.

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Vaporizer section
Theory of the vaporizer
The electronically controlled vaporizer is integrated with the gas flow controls in the A-FGC1 module.
When the vaporizer is used, the gas flow from the flow controls is split into a bypass flow and a liquid
chamber flow, i.e., Cassette flow. The agent vaporizes freely in the liquid chamber without any active
heating or pressurization, which means that the vaporizer can be categorized as a combination of
conventional variable bypass and measured flow vaporizers.
The operator sets the anesthetic concentration with the Agent wheel and the cassette flow controller
controls the concentration in the fresh gas outlet.
The essential principle used in the A-FGC1 vaporizer is that the saturated vapor pressure of the
anesthetic agent is dependent on the temperature of the liquid agent. By continuously measuring the
temperature and the cassette pressure inside the liquid chamber of the Aladin cassette, the
anesthetic agent concentration in the liquid chamber is always known.
The agent concentration in the fresh gas outlet of the A-FGC1 module is a function of the agent
concentration in the cassette and the ratio of the cassette outflow and the bypass flow measurement
unit which are measured continuously. The target parameter for the agent controller is the set flow
ratio (setr) which is calculated from the required agent concentration in the fresh gas outlet (setaa)
and the current agent concentration inside the cassette (Pvapor/Pcassette).
The set flow ratio is also compensated with the ambient pressure which means that the vaporizer
output concentration increases as the ambient pressure decreases. The effect is similar to traditional
vaporizers, thus a compensation factor directly proportional to the ratio of sea level pressure
(Psealevel) and current atmospheric pressure (Pambient) is used in the calculations. This yields that
the set flow ratio is calculated in the following way:

compaa
setr = ------------------------------------------------------------------
P
100 ⋅ ⎛⎝ --------------------⎞⎠ – compaa
vapor
P cassette
where

P sealevel
compaa = -------------------- ⋅ setaa
P ambient

The controlled parameter is the measured flow ratio (measr), which is the ratio of the measured liquid
channel (Fliqch) and bypass flow (Fbypass)
:

F liqch
measr = -----------------
Fbypass

The concentration in the fresh gas outlet is controlled by the position of the agent proportional valve,
which is set continuously according to the information from the agent controller.

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The gas composition of the bypass flow and the gas entering the vaporizer is known and it is used to
compensate the flow transducer output, which means that the gas composition has no effect on the
anesthetic output or accuracy as it has in conventional vaporizers.
The Bypass flow and the Cassette outflow (= Fresh Gas Flow) pass through a mixing chamber before
reaching the Fresh gas outlet.

Definitions of components in the vaporizer section

1. Bypass flow measuring unit 10. Temperature sensor
2. Cassette flow measuring unit 11. Cassette identification board
3. One way valve 12. Liquid level measurement board
4. Cassette inflow closing valve 13. Fan
5. Cassette outflow closing valve 14. Liquid flow prevention valve
6. Cassette pressure sensor 15. Mixing chamber
7. Agent proportional valve 16. Scavenging chamber
8. Scavenging valve 17. Flow restrictor
9. Aladin Connection

1 17 15

2
3
7

14

5
4
8
6

11

10

13 9 12 16

Figure 6 Electronically controlled vaporizer

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Agent control
The fresh gas from the flow controls is divided into:
• The bypass flow measured by the Bypass flow measurement unit (1)
• The cassette outflow measured by the Cassette flow measurement unit (2)
The cassette and bypass flow measurements are used to control the vaporizer output and for safety
purposes to check the validity of the mixer flow measurements. The common details of the Bypass
and Cassette flow measurement units are described in the flow controls section.
The vaporizer flow (Cassette flow) measurement unit is designed to give the maximum signal (10 V) at
5 l/min. The pressure drop in the block will then be nominally 40 mbar. The lowest measurable flow is
0.5 ml/min that roughly corresponds to an anesthetic concentration of 0.1% Isoflurane at a fresh gas
flow of 250 ml/min. A 5 l/min flow roughly corresponds to an anesthetic concentration of 8%
Sevoflurane at 10 l/min fresh gas flow.
The bypass flow measurement is designed to give the maximum signal (10 V) at 30 l/min. A 15 l/min
flow produces nominally a 185 mbar pressure drop in the block.
Both zeroing valves are connected to the zero2 circuit.
When the vaporizer is off, the Bypass flow is equal to the sum of the O2 and Sidegas flows.
Agent concentration is altered by adjusting the cassette outflow.
The flow restrictor (17) of the bypass flow measuring unit generates the pressure upstream the flow
division point.
When the vaporizer is on and an agent concentration is set, the cassette inflow and outflow closing
valves (4 and 5) are open and a part of the flow goes through the ADU Aladin cassette liquid
chamber, where the agent is vaporized.
The Cassette outflow is adjusted by the Agent proportional valve (7) which is controlled from the
A-FGC1 CPU board.
The valve is a linear current driven proportional valve located just before the cassette flow
measurement. The current is controlled with the 12-bit DAC on the CPU board. There is a heater
resistor mounted beside the valve to ensure that there is no condensation inside the valve. The Agent
proportional valve response to flow is calibrated. The calibration procedure is described in the
calibration section.
The Cassette outflow is then mixed with the Bypass flow.
The Bypass flow and the Cassette outflow (= Fresh Gas Flow) pass through a mixing chamber before
reaching the Fresh gas outlet.

Cassette flow channel pneumatics

When the Aladin cassette is inserted into the A-FGC1 unit, the spring loaded valves are opened in the
connection (9) between the liquid chamber and the inflow and outflow channels of the Vaporizer.
The cassette inflow and outflow channels both have electrically driven valves (4, 5).
The inflow (4) and outflow (5) closing valves will close the flow channels automatically and are, in
error situations, rapidly cutting off the anesthetic agent delivery.
The Mixing chamber (15) is used to stabilize the agent concentration output as the back pressure
fluctuations caused by the ventilator will otherwise cause oscillation at the fresh gas outlet.
The one way valve (3) is to prevent an uncontrolled anesthetic gas flow from the cassette through the
inlet tubing to the fresh gas flow. There is also a software based one-way valve to double the security
of preventing back flow from the liquid flow channel.

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The liquid prevention valve (14) prevents liquid from the cassette to enter the fresh gas line in a failure
situation. The valve is a polypropylene ball located in the vaporizer valve block beside the outflow
channel. The liquid will lift the ball up and seal it to the valve seat.
The cassette pressure relief valve (8) opens the channel to the scavenging line if a high pressure is
detected in the cassette or the liquid level measurement device detects overfilling.
The scavenging chamber (16) is used as a buffer for a possible release of anesthetic liquid from the
Aladin cassette. This is in order to prevent the tubing to be filled with liquid if the scavenging valve has
opened due to an overfilled Aladin cassette.

Agent concentration control

The green LED on the front panel beside the agent wheel is used to indicate that the vaporizer is on.
The A-FGC1 CPU switches on the agent LED when the anesthetic concentration is set above zero.
The agent concentration is set by turning the agent wheel. The agent wheel operates a digital
potentiometer that gives signal pulses to the A-FGC1 CPU. There are two inputs to the CPU I/O ports.
The rotation direction is detected from the phase of these two signals. The amount of pulses is
calculated and converted to set concentration.
Software sets the agent concentration according to the number of output pulses from the agent
wheel.
By measuring the pressure and the temperature in the cassette, thereby knowing the agent
concentration, the correct cassette flow can be calculated to achieve the set concentration.
• Anesthetic agent identification
Anesthetic agent type is detected by a cassette identification sensor board (11). The cassette
identification sensor is located at the top, inside the cassette slot. It consists of five HALL sensors,
one for each Aladin cassette magnet position. The configuration of two magnets in five possible
positions identifies agent type.
• Liquid temperature
The temperature is measured by two curve-fitted NTC thermistor sensors. The resistors are mounted
into a conical gold plated copper piston that makes a thermal connection with the Aladin
temperature measurement rod (10). The resistors are connected so that a short circuit, ground
connection or cross connection between the sensors is detected by the A-FGC1 software. If the
temperature measurement is defective, an alarm is displayed and vaporizing is continued, using a
default value of 45° Celsius. The sensors are calibrated. The procedure is described in the calibration
section.
A fan (13) is mounted inside the fresh gas control unit underneath the Aladin housing and is required
to heat the cassette when using high concentrations as vaporizing cools the cassette. In practise only
needed when Desflurane is vaporized.
The fan operates when the cassette temperature is below 17 o C and the fan stops when the
temperature is above 20 oC
• Cassette Pressure
The cassette pressure (6) is measuring the pressure in the cassette outflow channel. If the pressure is
above 1200 mmHg (1.6 bar), the scavenging valve is opened.

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Desflurane liquid level measurement

The Desflurane Aladin Cassette has a built in electronic liquid level measuring device (12). If the
cassette is overfilled, the scavenging valve (8) is opened and the O2 test flow is used to flush the extra
agent liquid out of the cassette through the valve. Agent delivery will be cut off and has to be
restarted.
If the cassette is empty or overfilled, a user alarm is displayed:
If the cassette is overfilled to 60% of maximum limit (100% = 250 ml), the alarm message ‘Draining
Cassette´ is displayed. The alarm message will disappear when the cassette is 20% over the
maximum limit.
If there is less than 10% of liquid (25 ml approximately) left in the cassette, the alarm message
´Cassette Empty´ is displayed.

Liquid chamber, Aladin Cassette

The bypass chamber flow is conducted into the Aladin Cassette, which is the only agent specific part
of the vaporizer. The agent cassette contains liquid agent, which is vaporized when the gas flow
passes through the cassette. It can be categorized as a flow-over vaporizer, using wicks inside the
cassette to increase the surface area. The large vaporizing surface in the liquid chamber guarantees
that the agent flowing through is vaporized over the entire operating range.
Each Aladin cassette is magnetically coded for its specific agent. There is a cassette identification
sensor board (11) with five Hall sensors in the cassette housing which identifies a unique
combination of magnets for every anesthetic agent. By using a combination of two magnets in five
positions in the cassette, an erroneous identification is avoided in any single sensor failure case. The
name field of the anesthetic agent on the main screen is updated according to the name and the
color of the cassette.
There are agent specific filler systems for filling the cassette with anesthetic agent. A level window
indicates the amount of liquid in the Aladin and Aladin2 cassettes. There is also an electronic liquid
level measurement. Changing the Aladin cassette in the vaporizer cassette housing easily changes
anesthetic agent.
The liquid cannot escape in any hazardous positions during handling, no specific attention to the
carrying position of the cassette is required.

Aladin2 Cassette
There are six variants of the Aladin2 cassette: DES Saf-T-Fil, Enflurane Easy-Fil, Halothane Easy-Fil,
Isoflurane Easy-Fil, Sevoflurane Easy-Fil and Sevoflurane Quik-Easy-Fil.
The Aladin2 latching mechanism latches the cassette firmly into the cassette slots. The connection is
automatic when the cassette is pushed into the locked position. The cassette is unlatched by
squeezing the trigger in the handle. There is also a latching mechanism that provides a positive lock
into the bay. The lock is activated by turning the locking knob 90 degrees from vertical.
The liquid cannot escape during handling. This means that no special attention, as to the position of
the cassette when it is carried, is required.
The large vaporizing surface in the liquid chamber assures that the agent flowing through is vaporized
over the entire operating range. All Aladin cassettes are equipped with a liquid level window. When
the liquid level is at the full position the cassette contains about 250 ml, whereas the cassette
contains about 80 ml when the level is at the bottom of the window. The diagram below shows the
parts common to the Aladin2 cassette.

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1
5

3 9

4
7
8
AB.60.044

12

10

11

Figure 7 Parts common to the Aladin2 Cassette with Easy-Fil filler system

(1) Inflow back valve

(2) Analog temperature sensor
(3) Cassette ID magnets
(4) Filling system
(5) Outflow back valve
(6) Cross section wichs
(7) Handle
(8) Liquid level window
(9) Electronic contacts
• Level sensing
• Embedded temperature sensing
• Cassette configuration information
(10) Identification magnets
(11) Liquid level window
(12) Handle

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Aladin Cassette
Different Aladin cassettes are needed for different agents and keyed filler systems.
Halothane A-VHAL, Isoflurane A-VISO, Enflurane A-VENF, Sevoflurane A-VSEV, Sevoflurane A-VSEVQ
and Desflurane A-VDES.
The Aladin locking mechanism locks the cassette firmly into the cassette slots. The connection is
automatic when the cassette is pushed into locked position.
The cassette is unlocked by squeezing the trigger in the handle.
Since the cassette does not include any flow channels for the bypass gas flow, the liquid cannot
escape during handling. This means that no special attention, as to the position of the cassette when
it is carried, is required.
The large vaporizing surface in the liquid chamber guarantees that the agent flowing through is
vaporized over the entire operating range.
All Aladin cassettes are equipped with a liquid level window where a ball changes its position
depending of the amount of liquid in the cassette.
When the ball is in top position, the cassette contains about 250 ml, whereas the cassette contains
about 80 ml with the ball in bottom position.
The diagram below shows the parts common to all Aladin cassettes.

1 5

3 7

4 8

Figure 8 Parts common to all Aladin Cassettes

(1) Inflow back valve

(2) Temperature sensor
(3) Cassette ID magnets
(4) Filling system
(5) Outflow back valve
(6) Cross section metal plates and lamellas
(7) Handle
(8) Liquid level window

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Different keyed filler systems

Three different keyed filler systems are used with the Aladin cassettes:
Keyed filler system
Used for Halothane A-VHAL, Isoflurane A-VISO, Enflurane A-VENF and Sevoflurane A-VSEV.

1
5

3 4

Figure 9 Aladin cassette with keyed filler system

(1) Identification magnets

(2) Filling knob
(3) Keyed filler system
(4) Liquid level window
(5) Handle

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Quik Fil™ filling system

Used for Sevoflurane A-VSEVQ.

1
4

Figure 10 Aladin cassette with QuikFil filling system

(1) Identification magnets

(2) Emptying screw
(3) Liquid level window
(4) Handle
(5) QuikFil filling system
Desflurane filling system
Used for Desflurane A-VDES. Compatible with Saf-T-Fil bottles.

Figure 11 Aladin cassette with Saf-T-Fil system

1. Identification magnets
2. Desflurane filling system
3. Liquid level window
4. Handle
5. Liquid level contacts

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The Aladin Desflurane cassette also includes an electronic liquid level measuring device based on
the capacitance principle (shown below). The amount of liquid between the metal plates changes the
capacitance. The power from the A-FGC1 is transmitted through galvanic and gold plated contacts.
The measured liquid level is displayed as a bar graph on the ADU display.

3 2 1

4 7

5 6

Figure 12 Liquid level measurement principle

(1) Galvanic contacts ground

(2) Galvanic contacts power +12 V
(3) Galvanic contacts output 4.4 to 6.6 V
(4) Agent liquid
(5) Capacitance plate
(6) Aladin Desflurane cassette
(7) Sensor board

Overfilling and wrong position prevention

CAUTION All Aladin cassettes should be filled in horizontal position. Do not fill an Aladin
cassette when it is connected to the A-FGC1.
To prevent overfilling, all cassettes include an overfilling prevention mechanism that closes the air
channel in the Aladin when the liquid level reaches the allowed limit.
If the cassette is tilted about 7 degrees, a safety mechanism prevents filling.
In the keyed filler system a ball inside the cassette closes the air channel.

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3 4 5

Figure 13 The key filler Aladin cassette principle

(1) Max. liquid level

(2) Temp. sensor
(3) Liquid flow in
(4) Wrong position valve
(5) Liquid channel
(6) Air channel
(7) Air flow out
The figure below shows the situation before the key filler has been locked. The cassette wheel is in
open position. The agent and air channels are closed.

(1) Hydraulic oil membrane

4
(2) Wheel
5 (3) Cassette lock and fill wheel
(4) Release spring
(5) Filling head membrane
8
(6) Key filler
1 (7) Locking shaft
9
(8) Agent bottle
10 (9) Anesthetic agent liquid
channel
2 (10) Air channel
6
3
7

Figure 14 The keyed filler system

In the Quik Fil system there is a spiral inside the cassette guarding against overfilling in normal
conditions.

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Figure 15 ”Spiral” overfilling guard, wrong position spiral

(1) Bottle press. valve

(2) Wrong position spiral

3
5

Figure 16 ”Spiral” overfilling guard

(1) Overfilling spiral

(2) Emptying screw
(3) Quik Fil filling system
(4) Quik Fil bottle
(5) Liquid level window
The Desflurane cassette which also includes the following safety features:
Filling is prevented if the pressure inside the bottle is > 150 mmHg by an automatic valve that closes
the entrance for liquid from the bottle.
If the cassette pressure for some reason should increase to 1500 to 3000 mmHg, the pressure is
released to the filling head (inside mask).
As Desflurane has a low boiling point (22.8 °C) the pressure is high at higher temperatures. High
pressure inside a bottle or a cassette that is not in use may, therefore, occur if the bottle or the
cassette has been exposed to temperatures above 26 °C. Before attempting to fill the cassette in
such a situation, the temperature difference between the cassette and the bottle must be equalized.
(Lower the cassette temperature.)

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Fresh Gas Control Unit pneumatic diagram

Figure 17 Fresh Gas Control Unit pneumatic diagram

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Tubing connection chart A-FGC1 (IEC version)

Tube No. Tube type Length (m) From To Gas

601 733482 0.24 O2 regulator Needle valve unit O2
602 733482 0.24 Air regulator Needle valve unit Air
603 733482 0.24 N2O regulator Needle valve unit N2O
604 733480 0.43 Gas connection unit N2O/Air selection valve N2O
605 733478 0.23 Mixing chamber Gas connection unit Mixed
606 733483 0.13 Scavenging chamber Gas connection unit Mixed
607 733483 0.34 Vaporizer valve block Scavenging chamber Mixed
608 733478 0.26 Mixing chamber Cassette flow control block Mixed
609 733478 0.21 Vaporizer valve block Cassette flow control block Mixed
610 733471 0.23 Bypass flow measurement unit Cassette flow control block Mixed
611 733480 0.12 Bypass flow measurement unit Vaporizer valve block Mixed
612 733472 0.26 Needle valve unit N2O/Air selection valve N2O
613 733472 0.26 Needle valve unit N2O/Air selection valve Air
614 733472 0.5 N2O/Air selection valve Sidegas flow measuring unit N2O or Air
615 733472 0.62 Needle valve unit O2 flow measurement unit O2

608 607 603 612 613 602 615 601

609
612
610

614
613

615

610 611 607 609 605 606 603 604 602 601 604 614

Figure 18 Tubing Position (IEC version)

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Tubing connection chart A-FGC1 (ASTM version)

Tube No. Tube type Length (m) From To Gas

601 733482 0.24 O2 regulator Needle valve unit O2
602 733482 0.24 Air regulator Needle valve unit Air
603 733482 0.24 N2O regulator Needle valve unit N2O
604 733480 0.43 Gas connection unit N2O/Air selection valve N2O
605 733478 0.23 Mixing chamber Gas connection unit Mixed
606 733483 0.13 Scavenging chamber Gas connection unit Mixed
607 733483 0.34 Vaporizer valve block Scavenging chamber Mixed
608 733478 0.26 Mixing chamber Cassette flow control block Mixed
609 733478 0.21 Vaporizer valve block Cassette flow control block Mixed
610 733471 0.23 Bypass flow measurement unit Cassette flow control block Mixed
611 733480 0.12 Bypass flow measurement unit Vaporizer valve block Mixed
612 733472 0.26 Needle valve unit N2O/Air selection valve N2O
613 733472 0.26 Needle valve unit N2O/Air selection valve Air
614 733472 0.5 N2O/Air selection valve Sidegas flow measuring unit N2O or Air
615 733472 0.62 Needle valve unit O2 flow measurement unit O2

608 607 601 615 613 602 612 603

612

609 613

610

614

615

604 614

610 611 607 609 605 606 603 604 602 601

Figure 19 Tubing position (ASTM version)

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Location of parts in the Fresh Gas Control Unit

Parts at the front

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Figure 20 A-FGC1 front view

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Item Item description

1 A-FGC1 Multiconnector
2 Seal
3 Needle valve unit (IEC and ASTM version)
4 N2O/Air selector knob
5 Needle valve knobs
6 Agent wheel
7 Cassette housing

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A-FGC1 Inside

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Figure 21 Inside the Fresh Gas Control Unit, rear view

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Item Part
1 Gas connection unit (includes regulators)
2 N2O wall pressure transducer board.
3 Connection board
4 Mixing chamber
5 Cassette outflow close valve
6 Scavenging valve
7 Cassette pressure measurement board
8 Temperature sensor
9 Cassette pressure zeroing valve
10 Cassette one-way valve / O-ring
11 Vaporizer Heating resistor
12 Counter pressure measurement board
13 Flow measurement units from front (a) Bypass. (b) O2 (C) Sidegas
13a Bypass gas flow measurement unit
13b O2 gas flow measurement unit
13c Sidegas flow measurement
14 Bypass pressure measurement board
15 Zeroing valve (1W) 13 a, b and c
16 O2 pressure measuring board
17 Sidegas pressure measuring board
18 Zeroing valve
19 Bypass flow restrictor
20 Cassette flow measuring unit
21 Agent proportional valve
22 Agent heating resistor
23 Cassette flow measuring board
24 Cassette inflow close valve
25 Agent Liquid level board
26 Cassette identification board
27 Scavenging chamber
28 Agent control wheel
29 Agent led board
30 N2O proportional valve
31 N2O/Air selector switch
32 O2 Test valve
33 N2O/Air valve (IEC version shown)
- Fan (located underneath the cassette housing

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Electronics in the Fresh Gas Control Unit

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Figure 22 Electronics in the Fresh Gas Control Unit

Item Part
1 Screw
2 Washer
3 A-FGC1 CPU board
4 EEPROM memory (D7)
5 A-FGC1 Software
6 Fuse F2 DC/DC board
7 Fuse F1
8 DC/DC power board

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Fresh Gas Control Unit electronics

Sensors and electromechanical components are located inside the unit. The DC/DC power board,
and CPU board are concealed behind the unit.
The components and CPU board are connected to each other via a connection board and a cable. The
sensors have their own amplifier boards and the valves are connected directly to the connectors and
the board. A single cable connects the units to the CPU board.
All the electronic components are Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) protected inside a shielded
frame.
Data on gas flows, cassette pressure, cassette identification, agent wheel position, agent level
(desflurane), agent temperature, N20/Air selector and some alarms are sent to the delivery unit
central electronics.
The CPU board, concealed behind the unit, consists of the power/current limiting circuits.
Components inside the unit is power limited to below 10 VA because of safety requirements. All
power limited driving signals are directed via ribbon cable from the CPU board to the connection
board.

DC/DC power board

The DC/DC power board, generates supply voltages for the CPU board and for the pressure sensor
boards: +5 V for digital circuits and ±15 V for analog circuits.

Figure 23 DC/DC Power Board

CPU Board
The CPU controls the functions of the ADU Fresh Gas Controller. It measures the fresh gas flows and
sends the data to the main CPU through the serial interface. It also controls the level of anesthetic
agent in the fresh gas flow.
The processor is a DS80C320, an Intel 51-derivative circuit accompanied by external RAM for
runtime data, external EPROM for software storage and a serial EEPROM for calibration data.
The reset circuit includes power-up reset, supply voltage monitoring and watchdog circuit. The reset
signal always causes the outputs to go into off state.
Valve drivers
There are two kind of valve driver outputs, proportional and on/off -type. In the proportional valve
driver, the current setting is analog, so that the current may be set anywhere between zero and max.
setting.
The on/off valve drivers, are MOS-FET types, where the load is connected between the output and the
ground.

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All valve driver circuits have current limit circuits on the supply side. The product of the short-circuit
current and supply voltage is limited to below 10 VA, so in case of output short to ground, there is no
possibility of sparks and subsequent fire.
Reset causes the outputs to go into off state. On proportional valve drivers this is performed by
disabling the positive supply side on the current limit circuit. This means that the cassette valves will
be closed and sidegas selection valve is set into Air position. Thus no agent or N2O is delivered.
Digital inputs
The digital inputs consists of five cassette ID lines, two sidegas selection lines and two agent control
wheel input lines. All of the inputs have internal pull-up resistors and they are connected to open
collector type outputs or mechanical switches that connect the lines to ground. The agent control
wheel inputs also have Schmitt trigger circuits to adjust the signals suitable for the hardware decoder.
Analog inputs
For analog inputs there is a 16-bit A/D-converter on the board. Two eight-channel analog
multiplexers are required to select and measure all the input voltage channels. In addition to the
pressure, flow, temperature and liquid level signals (only on the desflurane cassette), the supply
voltages are also measured for self diagnostics.
The input voltage range of the analog channels of the board, is 0 to 10 V. It is divided by two in a
resistor network to convert it to the input voltage range of the A/D-converter. The A/D-converter uses
+5 Vref reference voltage that is also employed in generating the +10 V supply for the pressure
sensors.
As an exception to the previous, the temperature sensor inputs are connected directly to the sensors:
50 Kohm NTC-resistors. The two amplifiers on the board convert the temperature signals suitable for
the A/D-converter input voltage range.
Voltage supply
The CPU board requires several supply voltages:
• +5 V for the digital electronics, min +4.75 V max +5.25 V
• +15 V and -15 V for the analog electronics,
+15 V: min +14 V max +17 V
-15 V: min -17 V max -14 V
• VBUS for the valve power supplies.
The VBUS voltage is not used directly for driving the valves, there is +12 V (min +12.7 V max 13.8 V)
switching regulator on the board, supplying power to the valve drivers.
Hardware watchdog
The hardware watchdog resets the software and forces the hardware into a safe state in case of a
software failure.

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Figure 24 CPU Board block diagram

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Connection board
The connection board of the fresh gas control unit serve signal lines and connectors for the
electropneumatic components outside the gas tight box.
The connection board is connected to the CPU board via a ribbon cable. It is always important to
check that the cable sealing is tight between the electronics box and the inside of the module.

Figure 25 A-FGC1 connection board component layout

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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS A-FGC1

General
The repair instructions in this manual are limited to a few basic items. Detailed repair and installation
instructions are generally included in the packages of the spare parts. Repairs do not only mean
replacement of parts/units, but also some service and miscellaneous information.
After repair or replacement of the A-FGC1 a A-FGC1 related Functional check must be performed.
This shall include the high pressure test, see chapter 5 “Maintenance” for detailed description.
After any service of the Aladin cassette the System checkout must be performed.
NOTE: For best accuracy during calibration and checks when measuring gas flows up to 5 l/min it is
recommended to use tubing and connectors with an inner diameter of at least 3.5 mm. For flows
above 5 l/min the inner diameter of tubing and connectors shall be greater that 4 mm.

Removing the Fresh Gas Control Unit from the ADU

Tools:Flat blade screwdrivers
Cross-head screwdrivers
2.5 and 4 mm Allen wrench
Wrench
Spare parts:Fresh Gas Control Unit (A-FGC1)
1. Disconnect the pipeline gases and close cylinder valves.
2. Turn the N2O/Air selector switch into N2O position and release N2O and Air pressures by first
opening the N2O flow fully and then opening O2 flow to 1 l/min.
3. Turn the N2O/Air selector switch to Air position and release Air pressure by opening the Air flow
control.
4. Disconnect the pipeline gas hoses from the ADU Wall Gas Unit.
5. Turn the ADU off and disconnect the power plug from the wall socket.
6. Remove the rear plastic cover (10 Allen screws including toothed washers).
7. Disconnect the A-FGC1 multiconnector (Two Allen screws) and the seal behind it.
8. Remove the needle valve knobs and N2O/Air switch knob from the front panel.
9. Remove the two Allen screws holding the gas inlet assembly and lower it down.
10. Remove the lower left side panel located under the Bellows Block. (Two Allen screws including
the toothed washers).
11. Remove the remaining seven Allen screws holding the Fresh Gas Control unit to the ADU frame.
12. Pull the Fresh Gas unit half way out and remove the VBUS cable connector (Two screws) from
the A-FGC1.
13. Take out the Fresh Gas Control unit from the Frame.

Reassembling the Fresh Gas Control Unit to the ADU.

Reassembling is essentially the reverse process of what was described in the previous paragraph.
CAUTION When pushing the fresh gas control unit in along the rails. Watch that the axes of the
needle valve knobs will go through the holes of the front panel.

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CAUTION Make sure that the A-FGC1 multiconnector is placed correctly before retighten the Allen
screws.
CAUTION Make sure that flow controls knobs are replaced on their original places.

Servicing Aladin2 Cassettes

NOTE: For filling of all types of Aladin cassettes, see the ADU “User’s Reference Manual”.
NOTE: Before service or returning a cassette to the manufacturer - make sure that the cassette is empty.

All Aladin2 Cassettes

AB.60.038

Figure 26 Aladin2 Cassette with Easy-Fil filler system

Emptying an Aladin2 Cassette

1. Connect an empty bottle to the filling system and hold it tight.
2. Turn the Aladin2 casssette so that agent flows into the bottle and wait until the cassette is empty.
3. To get the maximum amount of agent out, rock the cassette from left to right and tip it forward and
back several times.
4. Remove the bottle before returning the cassette to the horizontal position.

Figure 27 Emptying the cassette

5. Remove the bottle.

6. After draining, the cassette needs to be inserted into a machine with a ahigh fresh gas flow and
concentration set for at least 15 minutes to dry out the wicks.

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Shipping Aladin2 cassettes

All types of Aladin cassettes must be emptied before shipping. Refer to instructions. The cassettes
shall be shipped in a suitable container.

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Aladin2 Cassette Components

Item Description Qty

1 Filler cap (includes O-ring and tether
2 O-ring, filter cap
3 Handle
4 Screw, handle (2)
5 Screw, bottom plate (2)
6 Front labels
Des
Enf
Hal
Iso
Servo
7 Masks
Des
Enf
Hal
Iso
Servo
Test
8 Screw, mask
9 Level/Temperature sense board
10 Screw, circuit board (2)
11 Contact retainer
12 Sight glass
13 Screw, sight glass
14 O-ring, sight glass (2)
15 Label, OEM
Baxter DES
Baxter SEVO
Abbott SEVO

(A) - You can replace the handle (Item3) and the o-ring (Item 2) for the filler cap without further
disassembly. To prevent scratching the cap sealing surface, use caution when removing the o-ring.
For the remaining components, follow the outlined sequence to access the individual components.
(B) - Ensure that the cassette is empty of agent (Refer to page 3-32). Remove the bottom plate.
(C) - Remove the label (Item 6) to access the mounting screw (Item 8) for the mask
(D) - This is a ZIF (zero insertion force) connector; pull tabs toward ribbon cable to release.
(E) - When replacing the sight glass (Item 12), orient it so that the rounded edge is facing down.
Ensure that the two o-rings (Item 14) are seated before tightening the mounting screws (Item 13).
(F) - When replacing the filler cap (Item 1), thread the cord through the hole in the mask and tie a
knot so that at least 95 mm of the cord remain external.
(G) - When replacing label, (Item 6) be sure to align the top of the label with the top edge of the
recess in the mask (Item 7).
(H) - When reattaching the mask (Item 7), be sure that contact retainer (Item 11) engages the slot in
the mask.

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1 3 (A)

2(A)
5 (B)

4
9

(C)

11 (H) 10

(D) 7 8

mm
13 12 (14) 95
(F) (G)
14

(E)
14

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Servicing Aladin Cassettes

NOTE: For filling of all types of Aladin cassettes, see the ADU “User’s Reference Manual”.
NOTE: Before service or returning a cassette to the manufacturer - make sure that the cassette is
empty.

Cassettes with keyed filler system

1 3

Figure 28 Cassette with keyed filler system

Field serviceable parts of the Aladin cassette are:

1. Filling head gasket
2. Cassette handle
3. Cassette labels
The keyed filler system is based on high hydraulic pressure system requiring always manufacturers
production equipment for repair. See the spare part list for more details.
Emptying an Aladin Cassette with keyed filler system
For draining a key filler Aladin cassette use the same procedure as when filling, but turn the Aladin
cassette so that agent flows into an empty agent bottle and wait until the cassette is totally drained.
Installation of Aladin key filler gasket
1. Remove the 4 Pozidriv screws holding the plate as picture below shows.
2. Remove the old gasket.
3. Install the new gasket with frame as picture shows.
4. Reinstall the plate.
5. Insert the appropriate bottle adapter and check that the Aladin cassette both can be filled and
emptied.

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Figure 29 Installation of Aladin key filler gasket

Cassettes with QuikFil filling system

Figure 30 Cassette with QuikFil filling system

Field serviceable parts of the Aladin cassette are:

1. Emptying screw
2. Mask
3. Cassette labels
4. Handle
5. QuikFil filling system. (See the spare part list and exploded views for details).
Emptying a cassette with QuikFil filling system
1. Remove the plug covering the emptying screw.
2. Open the emptying screw 2 or 3 turns (6 mm Allen key). Do not remove completely.
3. Connect an empty QuikFil bottle to the filling system and hold it tight.
4. Turn the Aladin cassette so that agent flows into the bottle and wait until the cassette is empty.

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Figure 31 Emptying the cassette

5. Remove the bottle.

6. Close the emptying screw and fasten the cover plug.

Figure 32 Checking wrong position filling prevention

7. Check that the overfill protection mechanism works. It does not work if the air channel is open
to room air; for example, if the emptying screw is open.
8. Turn the cassette and check that the cassette cannot be filled in a wrong position. The flow of air
bubbles should stop within a few seconds and the liquid should stay in the bottle.

Cassettes with desflurane filling system

Figure 33 Cassette with desflurane filling system

The field serviceable parts of the Aladin cassette are:

1. Cassette label
2. Handle

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Emptying a cassette with desflurane filling system

1. Open the emptying screw (1) two to three turns.
2. Connect an empty bottle to the filling connector.
3. Let the agent drain completely into the bottle.
4. Close the emptying screw (1).

Figure 34 Emptying a cassette with desflurane filling system

5. Check that the overfill protection works by first turning the cassette and bottle upright.
6. Push the bottle against the cassette.
7. If no air bubbles appear in the bottle, the overfill protection works well.

Figure 35 Checking wrong position filling prevention

Shipping Aladin cassettes

All types of Aladin cassettes must be emptied before shipping. The cassettes shall be shipped in a
suitable wrapping.

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Replacement of the EEPROM memory and the A-FGC1 software

In case of a CPU board (see 1 below) failure, transfer the EEPROM memory D7 (2) or software (3) from
the old CPU board to new CPU board. There is no need for recalibration. If, however, a new EEPROM is
installed, all calibrations of the unit must be performed.
The EEPROM memory contains the module serial numbers and calibration data.
NOTE: The Module electronic serial number will be zero when a new EEPROM memory is installed.
If the software or the EEPROM is replaced, carry out a Functional check.
To replace the EEPROM (2) or software (3) proceed as follows:
1. Mains or gas supplies must not be connected to the unit.
2. Remove the rear plastic cover of the ADU and metal cover over the A-FGC1.
3. Replace the EEPROM or software and refit the covers.
4. Reconnect pipeline gas and mains supplies.
NOTE: After installation of a new EEPROM the A-FGC1 must be calibrated.

3 2 1

Figure 36 Exploded view of the A-FGC1 electronics

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Replacing the DC/DC power board fuses

Note: This instruction applies only to DC/DC boards with glass fuses. Newer DC/DC boards do not
have replaceable fuses.
Instruction
1. Ensure that mains and pipeline gases are disconnected.
2. Remove the rear plastic cover of the ADU and the metal cover of the A-FGC1.
3. Replace the Fuse F1 (2) or F2 (1) located on the DC/DC board, see table and figures below for
correct fuse type and rating.

Item Fuse RATE TYPE P/N

1 F2 630mA A board 511142
1 F2 1AT B board M1006319
2 F1 2,5A A and B boards 511284

4. Refit covers.
5. Reconnect inlet gases and mains.

2 1

1 2 1 2

Figure DC/DC board type A Figure DC/DC board 896323 type B

Figure 37 Exploded view of the A-FGC1 electronics

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Special guidelines for servicing the solenoid valve nuts in A-FGC1

The locking nuts for solenoid valves in the picture below shall have a small amount of sealant, such as
Dow Corning® 732 Mult-Purpose Sealant or equivalent, to prevent them from loosening.
NOTE: Loctite® is not recommended to be used, since there is a risk that the valve assembly will be
damaged if the nut requires removal in the future.
Apply the sealant on the thread of the nut before mounting it.
NOTE: If plastic nuts are used, no sealant needs to be applied.
All nuts shall be hard hand tighten drawn, no tools shall be used.

1 2 3 4

Figure 38 Solenoid valves with locking nuts in A-FGC1

Item Item description

1 Solenoid valve on cassette inflow close valve
2 Solenoid valve on cassette outflow close valve
3 Solenoid valve on scavenging valve
4 Solenoid valve on N2O/Air selector switch

WARNING Special attention shall be paid when applying the sealant to the solenoid located
on the N2O/Air selector switch (4). Make sure no sealant excess cover the end of
the valve stem, thus clogging the vent port of the valve. This can lead to
malfunction of the N2O/Air switch assembly.
NOTE: The sealant specified is Dow Corning 732 Multi purpose sealant. If this particular sealant
cannot be obtained a Silicone sealant RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanization) can be used. The
temperature usage span shall cover at least the range -10 °C to + 100 °C (+14 to +212 °F).

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CALIBRATION A-FGC1
General requirements
• The measuring equipment should be accurate and calibrated.
• There are many types of flow and pressure test devices available that can be used to complete
this procedure. GE Healthcare recommends no specific device. Specifications are provided
with this chapter. The flow and pressure test devices shall have an accuracy of +/-2,5% or
better.
• GE Healthcare assumes that technical and biomedical professionals know how to use the
device available at his/her institution. Therefore, test device instructions are not included here.
• If a check does not pass a test, verify and make sure that your test device and its setup to the
measuring point are correctly done before starting to calibrate or changing parts.
• Before flow calibration, ambient pressure on ADU shall be set on the average level of the region.
Also Man. and Auto leak checks should be done.
• The ADU is calibrated in ATP (ambient temperature and pressure).
• Always makes sure to understand the function of the test devices before calibration.
• Always remembers to not have any measuring tubes connected to the test device when you are
Zeroing it.
• The calibration procedure must follow the order as specified in calibration tree below.
NOTE: The calibration procedure must follow the order (horizontally) specified in the calibration tree
below
.

AB.57.103

Figure 39 Calibration tree for the Fresh Gas Control Unit

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Calibration of an N2O Disabled ADU

To be able to perform all necessary calibrations on an N2O
disabled ADU, the N2O SW lock must be temporarily set to
N2O enable status. Follow the instructions below to do this.
NOTE: On ADUs configured for N2O Delivery OFF, the N2O
pressure, N2O Flow, and the N2O proportional valve
calibrations do not need to be performed.
1. Enter Setup - Install - Service - Diagnostic - Fresh
Gas Control menu (use calibration password).
2. Initialize the fresh gas control unit from the A-FGC1
Diagnostic page by selecting “Init FGC Unit”. The A-FGC1
will restart and temporarily set the SW loc to N2O enable
status, which makes it possible to perform all
calibrations.
NOTE: When “init the FGC Unit” is selected from the
diagnostic page a “Fresh gas unit failure” alarm is initiated
and stored in Alarm History. this is not a fault; just remember
to clear the Alarm History when service is finished.
3. Select “Previous menu” twice and enter the calibration
menu. Enter the Vaporizer/Flow control calibration menu
and perform the appropriate calibrations according to the
A-FGC1 calibration tree.
4. Switch OFF the ADU. At the next startup of the ADU, the
N2O SW lock is automatically restored (N2O OFF).

Adjustment of the Air and O2 pressure regulators calibration

The procedures for adjusting (checking) O2 and Air regulators are identical, with the obvious
exception of the gas selected for the flow control and test device.
Equipment needed:Flow/pressure test device
Pozidriv cross-head screwdriver
Wrench
Allen wrench
Settings:ADU Off
Pipeline gases connected
No gas flows
N2O/Air selector in Air position
1. Check that the inlet pressures for Air/O2 are within the 2.7 to 8 bar range (39.7 to 117.6 PSI)
(See pressure gauges).
2. Connect the test device high flow inlet to the fresh gas outlet with a hose. Set the test device to
appropriate Air or O2 range. The reading on the test device should be 0.0.(Zero).

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Figure 40 Adjustment of the O2 and Air pressure regulators

3. Open fully the flow control in question. The Test Device should show 14 l/min ± 0.5. If it needs
to be adjust, proceed with step 4.
4. Remove the rear plastic cover (10 Allen screws), fold down the gas inlet part on the A-WGU (2
Allen screws) and open the rear cover of the fresh gas control unit (9 Pozidriv screws).
5. Adjust the relevant regulator so the test device shows 14 l/min.
N2O Air O2

Figure 41 A-FGC1 Pressure regulators

6. Disconnect the relevant gas inlet from the central outlet and let the gas leave the system
completely by opening the relevant flow control.
7. Close the flows and reconnect the gas inlet to the central outlet and recheck that the flow
indicated by the Test Device is 14 ± 0.5 l/min.
8. Proceed with next gas (step 1).
9. Refit covers and perform the needed calibrations according to the calibration tree.

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N2O pressure sensor calibration

This procedure calibrates the pressure sensor that is used for detection of the N2O lost supply
pressure. The calculation is linear. The calibration factors are stored in EEPROM 53 to 54.
Equipment needed:Flow/pressure test device
High pressure test adapter
Settings:Reserve gas cylinders closed
ADU On
Manual mode
Flows closed
Air/N2O selector in N2O position
1. Disconnect the gas inlet hoses O2, N2O and Air from the A-WGU (gently because of the high
pressure).
2. Enter relevant high pressure range mode on the Test Device.
3. Reset the Test Device. The reading on the Test Device should be 0.0.
4. Connect the high pressure test adapter and Test Device as shown below.

Figure 42 N2O pressure sensor calibration arrangement

5. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter calibration password. Select Calibrations -
Flow controls - N2O Pressure.

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Figure 43 N2O pressure sensor calibration menu

6. Start calibration by selecting Start Cal.

7. Read pressure from the Test Device and Give correct reference pressure to calibration point 1
(100×kPa).
8. Disconnect the high pressure test adapter from the central outlet and the A-WGU.
9. Reconnect the O2 and Air pipeline pressure to the A-WGU (leave the N2O pipeline pressure
disconnected from the ADU).
10. Set the O2 flow control to 1 l/min.
11. Open the N2O flow control to depressurize the pressure.
12. Check that the N2O flow indicate 0.0 on the ADU display.
13. Give reference pressure 0.0 to calibration point 2 (100xkPa).
14. Wait until ‘Calibration OK’ or ‘Failed’ is displayed.
15. Save the calibration by selection Save Cal. To abort calibration, select Abort Cal.
16. Reconnect the N2O pipeline pressure to the ADU.
17. Select Previous Menu. Perform the needed calibrations according to the calibration tree.

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Cassette pressure sensor calibration

This procedure calibrates the gain of the cassette pressure sensor. The calculation is linear and the
calibration factor is stored in EEPROM 52. The zero point of this sensor is calibrated frequently during
normal operation.
Equipment needed:Flow/pressure test device
”Cuff” pump
Cassette pressure calibration adapter
Settings:ADU On
Pipeline gases connected
Manual mode
No gas flow
1. Enter test device high pressure range mode (mmHg).
2. Zero the test device. The reading on the test device should be 0.0.
3. Push the Setup key, Enter Service and enter the calibration password. Select
Calibration - Vaporizer - Cassette.

Figure 44 Cassette pressure sensor calibration menu

4. Connect test equipment as shown in Figure 45.

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Figure 45 Cassette pressure sensor calibration arrangement

5. Start calibrating by selecting Start CAL -Give Pressure.

6. Create the reference pressure by ”pumping up” the pressure until the Test Device indicates 500
to 750 mmHg.
NOTE: Be aware that during these procedures an automatical zeroing is performed of the cassette
sensor about every 15 second. This will cause the pressure drop and is not a fault in the system.
7. Enter reference pressure by turning ComWheel. Push ComWheel when entered pressure
corresponds to the Test Device pressure.
8. When status ‘Calibration OK’ is displayed, the calibration may be saved by Save Cal or aborted
by selecting Abort Cal. If the status is ‘Calibration Failed’, abort the calibration by selecting
Abort Cal.
9. Select Previous menu. Perform the needed calibrations according to the Calibration Tree.

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Temperature sensor calibration

This procedure calibrates the offset of the temperature sensors. The calculation is linear and the
calibration factors for the two sensors are stored in EEPROM 42 to 43.
Equipment neededTemperature sensor accuracy at least of ±0.2 °C i.e., S/5 or AS/3 Monitor
temperature sensor

CAUTION To achieve the most accurate temperature calibration the following conditions must
be met:
• Calibrate the temperature only when the A-FGC1 temperature is between 18 -30 Celsius
degrees.
• Do not calibrate the temperature if the fan in the A-FGC1 is ON.
• Insert the test probe and make sure it is in contact with the temperature sensor at the rear of the
cassette housing
• Shield the sensors from air drafts by using a silicon tube to cover your measuring device probe
and the cassette temperature sensor.

1. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter the calibration password. Select Calibration -
Vaporizer - Temperature.

Figure 46 Vaporizer temperature sensor calibration menu

2. Pull out the Aladin Cassette.

3. Insert the test probe so it is in contact with the temperature sensor at the rear of the cassette
housing as figures shown. Use a suitable piece of silicon tube to make contact between the
device probe and the temperature sensor.

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Figure 47 Temperature sensor

Figure 48 Sensor Probe
calibration

4. Let temperture value stabilize at least 5 minutes. During this period do not touch the reference
sensor with your hand, it may warm up and therefore cause an erroneous calibration.
5. Compare the reference temperature and temperature of the sensor 1. If the difference is under
± 0.3 °C, calibration is not needed. If the difference is more, the reference temperature must be
given: select Start Cal, Give Temp, change the correct temperature value and save the
calibration by selecting Save Cal.
NOTE: If the calibration fails, the most likely reason is that the temperature entered is outside the hard
coded calibration limits. Check your reference instrument, measuring setup and make sure that the
A-FGC1 temperature has reached 18-30°C, before performing the calibration.
6. Select Previous menu. Perform the needed calibrations according to the Calibration Tree.

Counter pressure sensor calibration

This procedure calibrates the zero point of the counter pressure sensor. During this calibration the
mixer flow has to be below 100 ml/min. The calibration factor is stored in EEPROM 35.
Settings:ADU On
Gas inlets connected to central outlets
Manual mode
No gas flows
1. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter calibration password. Select Calibrations -
Flow controls - Pressure.

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Figure 49 Counter Pressure Sensor calibration

2. Disconnect the fresh gas hose from the fresh gas outlet.
3. Close fresh gas flows.
4. Remove the vaporizer cassette.
5. Start calibration by selecting Start Cal.
6. When the status ‘Calibration OK’ is displayed, you can save the calibration by selecting Save
Cal or abort the calibration by selecting Abort Cal. If the status is ‘Calibration Failed’, abort
the calibration by selecting Abort Cal.
7. Select Previous Menu. Perform the needed calibrations according to the calibration tree.

O2 flow sensor and bypass flow calibration

This procedure calibrates the O2 flow sensor, the bypass flow sensor for O2 and the counter pressure
sensor for O2, which is used for the occlusion alarm. The flow calculation is divided in two parts: one
second order and one linear calculation. The calibration factors are stored in EEPROM 1 to 8 and 56
to 57.
Note: Calibration will ABORT, if the set flow differs more than the target flow divided by 6.
Example: At calibration point 2 the target flow is 3000 ml/min, so the allowed difference for the set
flow will be 3000 +/-500ml.
If the set flow during calibration exceeds the allowed difference, proceed as follows:
1. Make sure the reference instrument is OK.
2. Then make several calibrations with small set changes until the reference flow on the test device
can be set.
Equipment needed:Flow test device
Settings: ADU On
Pipeline gases connected
Manual mode
No gas flows

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Figure 50 Low flow calibration up to flow of 5 l/min setup (to the left) and high flow
calibration setup above flow of 5 l/min (to the right)

1. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter calibration password. Select Calibration -
Flow controls - O2.

Figure 51 O2 Flow Sensor Calibration menu

2. Connect the Test Device to the fresh gas outlet with a tube. Test Device should be set to O2 low
flow range. Zero the Test Device before connecting the tube.
3. Start calibration by selecting Start Cal.
4. Adjust O2 flow (read on the ADU display) to the first calibration point (1 l/min). Let stabilize for a
minute.
5. Read reference flow (read on the Test device) by selecting Give Flow and turning ComWheel.
Push ComWheel when the given O2 flow corresponds the flow from the Test Device.

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6. Repeat step 4 for three more calibration points: 3.0, 7.0 and 11.0 l/min (for 7.0 and 11.0 l/
min, select high O2 flow range on the Test Device and connect a larger tube). Zero the Test
Device before connecting the tube.
7. When the status ‘Calibration OK’ is displayed, you can save the calibration by selecting Save
Cal or abort the calibration by selecting Abort CAL. If the status is ‘Calibration failed’, abort
the calibration by selecting Abort Cal.
8. Close flow controls.
9. Select Previous menu. Perform the needed calibrations according to the Calibration Tree.

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Agent flow calibration

This procedure calibrates the cassette flow sensor. The calculation is divided in two parts, one
second order and one linear calculation. The calibration factors for the safety limit calculation for the
agent proportional valve are also calibrated. The calibration factors are stored in EEPROM 25 to 29.
During this calibration the EEPROM 45 value is zeroed and it is calibrated at the first agent delivery
check after the calibration.
Equipment needed:Calibrated anesthesia monitor (Capnomac Ultima or
S/5 Anesthesia with gas module can be used)
Filled enflurane or sevoflurane cassette
Settings: ADU On
Pipeline gases connected
Manual mode
APL valve set to 1.5 cmH2O
No gas flows
Scavenging On

Figure 52 Agent flow calibration

1. Push the Setup key. Select install and enter the distributor password. Select Install - User
Config - Ambient pressure. Select Ambient pressure and give external air pressure (see
the chart below). The first row shows the Altitude above sea level (meters) and second row
shows the atmospheric pressure:

Height (m) 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
Pressure (mbar) 1013 988 964 940 917 894 872 850 829

Height (m) 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400
Pressure (mbar) 809 789 769 750 732 714 696 679 662

2. Select Service and enter the calibration password. Check that all other calibrations are done
(see calibration tree in the beginning of this chapter). Then select Calibrations - Vaporizer -
Agent flow.

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Figure 53 Vaporizer agent flow calibration menu

3. Insert the enflurane or sevoflurane cassette into the slot.

4. Connect the monitor sampling port between the fresh gas hose and the fresh gas outlet.
5. Insert the Aladin cassette ENF/SEV into the fresh gas control unit and flush the cassette
approximately 1 minute by adjusting O2 flow to 4 l/min and agent to 5.0%. After flushing, turn
agent off and close the flow.
6. Start calibration by selecting Start Cal.
7. Adjust O2 flow to the first calibration point. Let stabilize until the differences in anesthetic agent
concentration percentage on the monitor are maximum one decimal or until the agent valve
position on the delivery unit display has stayed unaltered for 5 seconds.
8. Give reference percentage read from the external agent monitor by selecting Give AA Conc.
and turning ComWheel. Push ComWheel to enter the value.
9. Repeat steps 7) and 8) for three more calibration points.
10. After entering the four calibration points, it is essential for successful calibration not to adjust
flow controls before the status ‘Calibration OK’ or ‘Calibration Failed’ is displayed
(approximately 1 minute). When the status ‘Calibration OK’ is displayed, save the calibration by
selecting Save Cal or abort the calibration by selecting Abort Cal. If the status is ‘Calibration
Failed’, abort the calibration by selecting Abort Cal.
11. Close flows and disconnect test equipment.
12. Select Previous Menu. Perform the needed calibrations according to the calibration tree.

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N2O/Air flow sensor calibration

This procedure calibrates the N2O/Air flow sensor, the bypass flow sensor for N2O and the counter
pressure sensor for N2O and Air, which is used for the occlusion alarm. The flow calculation is divided
in two parts: one second order and one linear calculation. The calibration factors are stored in
EEPROM 9 to 12, 17 to 24 and 58 to 61.
Note: Calibration will ABORT, if the set flow differs more than the target flow divided by 6.
Example: At calibration point 2 the target flow is 3000 ml/min, so the allowed difference for the set
flow will be 3000 +/-500ml.
If the set flow during calibration exceeds the allowed difference, proceed as follows:
1. Make sure the reference instrument is OK.
2. Then make several calibrations with small set changes until the reference flow on the test device
can be set.
Note: The flow sensor needs to be calibrated with both Air and N2O flow.
Equipment needed:Flow test device
Settings: ADU On
Pipeline gases connected
Manual mode
No gas flows
N2O / Air selector in Air position

Figure 54 Low flow calibration up to flow of 5 l/min setup (to the left) and high flow
calibration setup above flow of 5 l/min (to the right)

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Figure 55 N2O/Air flow sensor calibration menu

1. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter calibration password. Select Calibration -
Flow controls - N2O & Air. Connect the Test Device to the fresh gas outlet with a tube (Test
Device set to Air low flow range). Zero the Test Device before connecting the tube.
2. Start calibration by selecting Start Cal.
3. Adjust Air flow (read on the ADU display) to the first calibration point (1.0 l/min). Let value
stabilize.
4. Give reference flow (read on Test Device) by selecting Give Flow and turning ComWheel. Push
ComWheel when the given Air flow corresponds to the flow in Test Device.
5. Repeat steps (4) and (5) for three more calibration points: 3.0, 7.0 and 11.0 l/min (for 7.0 and
11.0 l/min, select air high flow range on Test Device and connect a larger tube). Acceptable
reference values are within ± 15% of the requested calibration points.
6. When the status ‘Calibration OK’ is displayed, you can save the calibration by selecting Save
Cal or abort the calibration by selecting Abort Cal. If the status is ‘Calibration Failed’, abort
the calibration by selecting Abort Cal.
7. Close Air flow control and turn N2O/Air Selector in position N2O.
8. Setup the Test Device to N2O flow range measurement. With the Test Device set for appropriate
low or high flow measuring range, repeat steps 4 to 7 with N2O.
NOTE: Maximum N2O flow 11 l/min may not be attained even with the N2O flow control fully open.
This is not a fault; proceed with the calibration as long as you can attain 9.5l/min. If below 9.5l/min,
check first that the pipeline inlet pressures are in specifications and then adjust the N2O regulator by
following steps A to C below.
A)Remove the rear plastic cover (8 Allen screws), fold down the gas inlet part on the A-WGU (2 Allen
screws) and open the rear cover of the fresh gas control unit (9 Pozidriv screws).
B)Adjust the screw on the top of the N2O pressure regulator until the flow indicates 10l/min on the
test device.
C)Refit covers in reverse order after adjustment.

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N2O Air O2

Figure 56 A-FGC1 Pressure regulators

9. Select Previous menu. Perform the needed calibrations according to the Calibration Tree.

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N2O proportional function and pressure regulator adjustment

This procedure calibrates the N2O proportional valve drive and the N2O pressure regulator is adjusted
for proper maximum flow. The factors are used in the valve controller function and for calculating the
safety limit of the valve. The calibration factors are stored in EEPROM 31 and 33 to 34.
Equipment needed:Flow and pressure test device
Pozidriv cross-head screwdriver
Allen 4 mm
Settings:ADU On
Pipeline gases connected
Manual mode
No gas flows
N2O / Air selector in N2O position
1. Configure the N2O high flow measurement test device to measure up to 12 lpm. Zero the test
device.
2. Connect a hose between the test device inlet and fresh gas outlet on ADU.
3. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter calibration password. Select Calibrations -
Flow controls - N2O Prop.

Figure 57 N2O proportional function calibration menu

4. Start calibration by selecting Start Cal.

5. Open fully the N2O flow.

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Figure 58

6. If the maximum flow read on the Test Device is within the limits 9.5 to 11.5 l/min go to step 8.
The given limits 9.5 to 10.5 l/min on the calibration page shall not be followed. If the maximum
flow is not withing the limits 9.5 to 11.5 l/min, remove the rear plastic cover (8 Allen screws).
Fold down the gas inlet part on the A-WGU (2 Allen screws) and open the rear cover of the fresh
gas control unit (9 Pozidriv screws). Open the upper back panel and fresh gas control unit.
7. Adjust the screw on the top of the N2O pressure regulator until the flow is within the given limits.
Refit covers in reverse order after adjustment.
N2O Air O2

Figure 59 A-FGC1 Pressure regulators

8. Select Prop Cal. Wait for 30 seconds.

9. When the message ‘Calibration OK’ is displayed, save the calibration by selecting Save Cal or
abort the calibration by selecting Abort Cal. If the status is ‘Calibration Failed’, abort the
calibration by selecting Abort Cal.
10. Close flow controls.
11. Select Previous Menu. Perform the other calibrations required in the Calibration Tree.

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• When the recommendations in this section call for the calibration of a specific part, any other
needed calibrations must also be done according to the calibration tree page B-43.
• Before starting to use the A-FGC1 built in trouble shooting tools, we recommend that you first
find out when the problem occurred (i.e., date and time). Then check into the different service
logs or system check error log to find which errors were stored into the log at that date and time.

Built-in tools for troubleshooting the A-FGC1

• System Checkout Log - Checkout Errors
The Check Log records when any of the A-FGC1 N2O Delivery or Agent delivery tests have failed
during the System Checkout. It also provides the failure reason including the % failure number
when the failure occurred.
Accessing the System Check Error Log:
1. Push System Check - Checklog - Error history
2. Note the failed check and the % number.
3. Go to the System Checkout error tables to analyze the values.
• Alarm History Log
This Log records which high (red) and medium (yellow) User’s alarms occurred at a certain date
and time.
Note: This log is not implemented on ADU with Main software < 6.2/7.2b.
Accessing the Alarm History Log:
1. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter the Diagnostic or Calibration Password.
2. Select Service Log - Alarm history.
3. Go to the A-FGC1 Alarm and Error messages error tables to analyze the values.
Note: The User’s reference manual also contains information about specific alarms listed.
• Error History Log
This Log records which technical error(s) occurred at a certain date and time.
Note: Errors that correlate to the Fresh gas control unit starts with the letters FGC.
Accessing the Error History Log:
1. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter Diagnostic or Calibration Password.
2. Select Service Log – Error history.
3. Note the errors logged.
4. Go to the A-FGC1 Alarm and Error messages error tables to analyze the values.
• Event history Log
This log shows when last calibration were performed.
Accessing the Event history:
1. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter Diagnostic or Calibration Password.
2. Select Service Log – Error history
• A-FGC1 Black Box
The black Box is an analysis tool that provides detailed information on the status of the A-FGC1
when a specific error occurred. The status is logged to the A-FGC1 EEPROM locations 48,49,50
and 51.
Accessing the Black Box readings:
1. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter Diagnostic or Calibration Password.
2. Select Diagnostics - Fresh Gas Control- Show EEPROM:
3. Select the EEPROM location number 48 and push ComWheel.
4. Note the EEPROM Storage: (Hex value at bottom of the diagnostic page).
5. Repeat step 3 to 4 for the EEPROM locations 49,50 and 51.
6. Go to the A-FGC1 Black box for troubleshooting section to analyze the values.

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• A-FGC1 EEPROM ERROR Log

This Error Log should be read during the ADU annual maintenance procedures, to detect if the
Bypass flow board, Cassette flow board, or Cassette pressure board reached an offset limit
where the board was performing marginally. The board offset limit is reached before a level that
causes a vaporizer failure alarm.
Note: An offset limit that caused a vaporizer failure alarm is stored to the A-FGC1 Black Box and
Error history, but an error will also be stored to the A-FGC1 EEPROM ERROR Log.
• Accessing the A-FGC1 EEPROM ERROR Log:
1. Push the Setup key.
2. Select Service and enter Diagnostic or Calibration Password.
3. Select Diagnostics - Fresh Gas Control - Show EEPROM:
4. Select EEPROM location number 16 and push ComWheel.
5. Read the EEPROM Storage: (Hex value at bottom of the diagnostic page).
6. Go to the A-FGC1 EEPROM ERROR Log section analyze the values.
• A-FGC1 Diagnostic page
The A-FGC1 diagnostic page shows the present status of errors, flows, pressures, voltages,
valve positions etc. Valves can be toggled for test and troubleshooting.
If an A-FGC1 failure is present (i.e. Fresh gas module related alarms are present at the Normal
screen), the first recommended action is to enter the diagnostic page and read the value under
“Status”
Accessing the A-FGC1 Diagnostic page:
1. Push the Setup key.
2. Select Service and enter Diagnostic or Calibration Password.
3. Select Diagnostics - Fresh Gas Control.
• Hints when troubleshooting the A-FGC1
It is recommended to run a couple of agent delivery and N2O delivery tests. Then vary the flow
and gas settings, high, medium and low, while in the A-FGC1 diagnostic page.

Be aware that all of the pressure transducers share the same 10V reference voltage. This means
that if a sensor fails, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a sensor that is causing the problem. The
voltage can be checked on the A-FGC1 diagnostic page.

An FGC leak error may occur if one of the needle valves is open and there is a leak in the wall gas
unit. If there is O2 flowing but no air is connected, the O2 might escape the back way via the
needle valve through to the WGU. Check for leakage by performing the Functional Check Step 3:
High pressure leakage and non-return valves.

When a leak or flow error occurs, the most likely cause is a failure of the zeroing valve or the
pressure transducer board. Test using the A-FGC1 diagnostic page by setting a flow and running
the zeroing valves while observing the signal levels.
Alarms related from other modules: When performing a watchdog test on the A-ELEC, the error
Fresh gas unit failure might be stored in the alarm history (this is not a fault).

Calibration: If the A-FGC1 calibration should stuck or refuse to accept the new input data after
several tries, change the EEPROM located at the A-FGC1 CPU board and perform a complete A-
FGC1 calibration. If the calibration not can be aborted, reboot the ADU.

O2-flush: With low fresh gas flow (for example 200 ml/min and flushing about 10 seconds), the
flow could go to zero and cause “Agent shut off” (this is not a fault).

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Error messages
Message in Message in Error condition & Suggested Error Black
Normal Screen & FGC1Diagnostic Possible cause action History Box
Alarm History page (Below
‘Status’)
Hypoxic mixture FGC Low O2 • Calculated O2% is below 20% for • Decrease set anesthetic concentration. x
percent more than 5s. The total flow has to be • Check the N2O proportional valve and N2O/Air
> 30 ml/min. Selection valve by performing N2O delivery
• High anesthetic percentage check.
mixed with plain air (User action). • Calibrate N2O proportional valve.
• N2O proportional valve faulty. • Replace N2O proportional valve or N2O/Air
• N2O/Air Selection valve leaks Air into Selection valve.
the N2O line
Vapor. leak Cassette? FGC Leak • Vaporizer flow (bypass + agent flow) is • Aladin not locked correctly in the A-FGC1 x
Service? NOTE: For a Mixer flow 16.5% less than the mixer flow (O2 + housing. Check the Aladin connection valve O-
less than 1 l/min the sidegas). The alarm is disabled if the rings.
FGC Leak alarm is not flow is changing. • Replace Aladin cassette. Perform a flow
valid. The High Leak • Leak in the Aladin or in the comparison on the A-FGC1 diagnostic page to
alarm criteria is then connections between Aladin and see if there are any mismatches between the
valid. A-FGC1. flows.
• Flow measurement failure in some of • Calibrate A-FGC1.
the four measurement units (O2, • Replace faulty flow measurement unit (board)
sidegas, bypass or cassette flow) and calibrate the A-FGC1.

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Message in Message in Error condition & Suggested Error Black

Normal Screen & FGC1Diagnostic Possible cause action History Box
Alarm History page (Below
‘Status’)
Vapor. leak FGC Big leak • Vaporizer flow (bypass + agent flow) is • Aladin not locked correctly in the A-FGC1 x
Cassette? If status remains for 33% less than the mixer flow (O2 + housing. Check the Aladin connection valve O-
Service? two minutes the Agent sidegas). The alarm is disabled if the rings.
is Shut-off with flow is changes within 2 minutes. • Replace Aladin cassette. Perform a flow
Vaporizer failure alarm. • Leak in the Aladin or the connections comparison on the A-FGC1 diagnostic page to
between Aladin and A-FGC1. see if there are any mismatches between the
• Flow measurement failure in some of flows.
the four measurement units (O2, • Calibrate A-FGC1
sidegas, bypass or cassette flow). • Replace the Flow measurement board and
calibrate the A-FGC1.
Fresh gas occlusion. FGC Occlusion • Measured counter pressure is greater • Open the O2 and Airflow controls to maximum x
FG outlet? Note: The “FGC than calculated theoretical maximum and check if alarm occurs when pushing the O2
Occlusion” alarm may counter pressure. flush. If so, problem may be that the O2 flush flow
automatically be O2 A= EEPROM 56 B= EEPROM 57 is set to high (A-WGU-00 max 35l/ min).
triggered due to a “FGC Air A= EEPROM 58 B= EEPROM 59 • Check that the counter pressure sensor indicates
Big leak error“. N2O A= EEPROM 60 B= EEPROM 61 Zero 0 on the diagnostic page when the fresh gas
• Occlusion in the A-FGC1 pneumatics. flows are closed and the fresh gas outlet is open
• Counter pressure measurement to the ATM. If not at zero, A) check that the flow
failure. controllers not are leaking. B) calibrate the
counter pressure sensor.
• Calibrate the A-FGC1.

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Message in Message in Error condition & Suggested Error Black

Normal Screen & FGC1Diagnostic Possible cause action History Box
Alarm History page (Below
‘Status’)
Cannot FGC Agent id. error • Aladin identification does not match • Replace Aladin cassette. x
identify any cassette. • Check cable on connection board
cassette. • Identification board or cable failure. • Check that the Identification board is correctly
• Aladin coding failure. mounted and that the board HALL sensors are
• Aladin not fully locked in position aligned with the magnets in the Aladin cassette.
• Replace identification board.
• Replace A-FGC1 CPU board.
• Check Aladin locking mechanism.
AA liquid FGC Level • Liquid level sensor output voltage is at • Replace Aladin cassette. x
sensor sens err maximum (10 V) • Replace Agent level board in the A-FGC1.
failure • Module or Aladin level sensor board • Replace the A-FGC1 CPU board.
failure.
Decrease fresh gas FGC Max. flow viol • Vaporizer’s dynamic range exceeded. • Reduce fresh gas flow. x
flow • The measured total flow is > 20 l/min. • Check fresh gas flows and regulators are correct
calibrated.
Draining Cassette FGC Cass overfilled • Aladin Cassette is overfilled and it is • Check the liquid level in the Aladin cassette. x x
being drained. • Replace the Aladin cassette.
• Aladin Cassette liquid level
measurement board faulty.

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Message in Message in Error condition & Suggested Error Black

Normal Screen & FGC1Diagnostic Possible cause action History Box
Alarm History page (Below
‘Status’)
Draining Cassette FGC Cass overpress • Overpressure (> 1.6bar = 1200 • Check the cassette pressure sensor calibration. X X
mmHg) in the cassette and it is being • Investigate if the Desflurane Aladin cassette has
drained. been exposed to high temperature after filling.
• Desflurane cassette overheated • Replace the Aladin cassette.
(>45C).
Agent% not delivered. FGC Insuffic. agent • The measured ratio is continuously • Decrease total flow or anesthetic concentration. X
Decr. flow. less than the set ratio and the agent
proportional valve drive is at
maximum.
• The required concentration is out of
range at the current total flow and
cassette temperature.
Agent Shut-off N/A • Vaporizer outflow/inflow close valves • Increase fresh gas flow.
are closed and shut-off the Vaporizer. • Check locking mechanism (A-FGC1 and Aladin
• Fresh gas flow set > 150ml/min. cassette).
• Aladin cassette removed. • See related errors in the Error History Log that
• Locking mechanism failure (A-FGC1 was logged at same occasion.
and Aladin cassette).
• Other internal fault in the A-FGC1 that
causes the Agent shut-off, see other
messages in the service logs.

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Message in Message in Error condition & Suggested Error Black

Normal Screen & FGC1Diagnostic Possible cause action History Box
Alarm History page (Below
‘Status’)
Air selected N/A • FGC1 has switched the N2O/ Air • See related errors in the Error History Log that
selection valve to Air independent of was logged at same occasion.
the switch position. • Increase O2 fresh gas flow.
• Message is always related to another • Check N2O supply pressure.
failure (N2O pressure lost).
• Check N2O/O2 ratio control.
Ensure adequate N/A • Heated vaporizer, vapor pressure may • Check actual agent percentage from a gas
agent % be higher than normally. monitor. FiAA corresponds to fresh gas
Note: Shown together with Alarm percentage and EtAA to the concentration in the
messages: ‘Hypoxic mixture’, ‘Fresh patient’s lungs.
gas occlusion. FG outlet’, ‘Air selected’
and ‘Draining cassette’.
Select N2O or Air N/A • Both the N2O/Air selector switch input • Select N2O or Air (user related).
bits are zero. The side gas selector • Check that cable from switch to the connection
switch points neither N2O nor Air. board is correct connected.
• Switch is stuck in between the two • Replace the N2O/Air selector switch.
allowed states (User action).
• Replace the CPU board.
• Broken switch or electronics failure.
Faulty N2O/Air switch N/A • Both the N2O/Air selector switch input • Check that cable from switch to the connection
bits are set. board is correctly connected.
• Broken switch or electronics failure. • Replace the N2O/Air selector switch.
• Replace the CPU board.
Cassette empty N/A • Aladin cassette is empty. • Fill the Aladin cassette.

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Message in Message in Error condition & Suggested Error Black

Normal Screen & FGC1Diagnostic Possible cause action History Box
Alarm History page (Below
‘Status’)
Agent% setting high N/A • Install/Interfacing: Japanese version is • Lower the set value or change the interfaced
YES and set Sevoflurane > 5%. setup.

Vaporizer FGC Mixer 0 unstab. • Zero value not stable during zeroing. • Check the mixer zeroing valves and flow x
failure transducers.
Agent % not FGC Insuffic. • The measured ratio is continuously • Decrease total flow or anesthetic concentration. x
delivered agent less than the set ratio and agent • Check the agent proportional valve operation and
Decr.flow. proportional valve drive is at maximum vaporizer maximum output.
(>4000).
N2O supply N/A • Measured N2O supply pressure is • Check the N2O wall pressure.
pressure below 2.4bar. • Calibrate N2O Wall pressure sensor.
lost • N2O pressure lost. • Replace N2O Wall pressure sensor.
• N2O Wall pressure sensor faulty.
Note: Value for N2O in Fresh Gas Field
should flash but then the A-FGC
automatically will switch to Air, the Air
field will flash instead, to inform the
operator that Air has been selected.

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ALARM MESSAGE

Vaporizer Failure

SHOWN IN Normal Screen and Alarm History

Message in Error condition & Suggested Error Black A-FGC1
FGC1 Diagnostic Possible cause action History Box EEPROM
page (Below ERROR
‘Status’) Log
FGC Vaporizer failure • Generic user alarm for Various vaporizer errors • See related ‘Vaporizer failure’ errors in the Error X
• Anesthetic delivery is shut-off independent of History Log that was logged at same occasion..
the anesthetic setting.
• Message is always related to other Vaporizer
failure messages.
FGC Temperature err • The two temperature measurements deviate • Check the temperature sensors. X
more than 2 °C. • Replace the temperature sensors.
• Temperature sensor failure.
FGC Agent ctrl err • Agent proportional valve faulty. • Perform agent delivery test. X X
• Voltage to proportional valve is constant. • Open inflow/outflow valves and verify that the
cassette flow changes when running the agent
proportional valve.
• Check that the flow drops to zero when the
proportional valve is closed.
• Check voltage to proportional valve.
• Replace proportional valve / FGC1 CPU board.

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ALARM MESSAGE

Vaporizer Failure

SHOWN IN Normal Screen and Alarm History

Message in Error condition & Suggested Error Black A-FGC1
FGC1 Diagnostic Possible cause action History Box EEPROM
page (Below ERROR
‘Status’) Log
FGC Liq flow err • Agent proportional is driven to exceed its • Perform agent delivery test with some other gas X X
safety limit. than Desflurane.
• Aladin has been filled while inserted in the A- • Set a flow (same as reported) and check via the
FGC1 and the liquid prevention valve has diagnostic page that the cassette flow changes
closed the flow channel. when running the agent proportional valve.
• Aladin cassette is overfilled and the liquid • If the pressure is too high inside the Aladin
prevention valve has closed the flow channel. cassette, the Aladin in/out connectors will not
• Pressure too high in the Aladin cassette (des). open.
• Liquid prevention valve is stuck (fails • Check the one-way valve.
repeatedly). • Check inlet/outlet valves.
• Check liquid prevention valve.
• Calibrate the Agent flow.
FGC Liq offs err • Cassette flow zero is outside offset limits. • Replace cassette flow board. X X X
(1 mV – 4,1 V).
• Cassette flow measurement failure.
Note: Error applies from Main SW version 6.1
and 7.1.

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ALARM MESSAGE

Vaporizer Failure

SHOWN IN Normal Screen and Alarm History

Message in Error condition & Suggested Error Black A-FGC1
FGC1 Diagnostic Possible cause action History Box EEPROM
page (Below ERROR
‘Status’) Log
FGC Liq zero error • Cassette flow zero is outside allowed zero drift • Replace Cassette flow board zeroing valve. X X
limits. • Replace Cassette flow board.
FGC Cass press err • Cassette pressure outside the limits during the • Replace Cassette pressure sensor board. X X
last 4.8 sec. • Replace cassette pressure zeroing valve.
FGC Casspr offs err • Cassette pressure zero is outside offset limits • Replace the cassette pressure sensor board. X X X
(1 mV - 4,1 V ).
Note: Error applies to Main SW version 6.1 and
higher.
FGC Shunt offs err • Shunt (Bypass) zero offset outside the limits. • Replace Shunt (Bypass) flow sensor board. X X X
Note: Error applies to Main SW version 6.1 and
higher.
FGC Shunt zero error • Shunt (bypass) zero outside allowed zero drift • Replace Shunt (Bypass) flow zeroing valve. X X
limits. • Replace Shunt (Bypass) flow sensor board.
Note: Error applies to Main SW version 6.1 and
higher.

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ALARM MESSAGE

Vaporizer Failure

SHOWN IN Normal Screen and Alarm History

Message in Error condition & Suggested Error Black A-FGC1
FGC1 Diagnostic Possible cause action History Box EEPROM
page (Below ERROR
‘Status’) Log
FGC Insuffic. The measured ratio is continuously less than the • Decrease total flow or anesthetic concentration. X
agent set ratio and agent proportional valve drive is at • Check the agent proportional valve operation and
maximum (>4000). vaporizer maximum output.

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ALARM MESSAGE

Fresh gas unit failure

SHOWN IN Normal Screen and Alarm History

Message in Error condition & Suggested Error Black
A-FGC1 Diagnostic Possible cause action History Box
page (Below
‘Status’)
FGC Safe state • Safe state: The AA and N2O deliveries are interrupted. • The FGC Safe state conditioning is caused by another X
The gas selection valve is switched to Air position. error message. See related messages.
• Major electronics or flow measurement failure.
• Message is always related to other failure.
FGC RAM error • At start-up, the RAM has not passed the read/write test. • Replace the A-FGC1 CPU board. X X
FGC ROM error • At start-up. Program memory device error detected. • Replace the A-FGC1 SW X X
• Replace the A-FGC1 CPU board.
FGC EPROM error • EEPROM error detected at start-up or while saving new • Replace the A-FGC1 EEPROM. X X
calibration data. • Replace the A-FGC1 CPU board.

FGC A/D conv. Error • All read AD data for the power channels are corrupted. • Replace the A-FGC1 CPU board. X X
FGC Power failure • A power channel is out of its range. • Check DC/DC board fuses. X X
1= +5V, 2= +15V, 3= -15V, 4= +10V, 5= +12V • Check the power supply, main electronics supply voltage,
interface cable, CPU board.

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ALARM MESSAGE

Fresh gas unit failure

SHOWN IN Normal Screen and Alarm History

Message in Error condition & Suggested Error Black
A-FGC1 Diagnostic Possible cause action History Box
page (Below
‘Status’)
FGC HW watchdog err • During start-up. Watchdog circuit failed initial test. 5 ms • Replace the A-FGC1 CPU board. X X
interrupt check Note: A false “Fresh gas unit failure“ alarm can occur at
start-up if the ADU has been switched OFF/ON rapidly.
This is not a fault and no action should be performed. The
reason for the false alarm is that the RAM memory on the
CPU board did not have the time to reset before the power
was turned on again.
FGC Factory def • One or more calibrations not done. • Calibrate the A-FGC1. X
• New EEPROM installed. • Replace the A-FGC1 EEPROM.
• EEPROM failure • Replace the A-FGC1 CPU board.

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ALARM MESSAGE

Fresh gas unit meas. failure

SHOWN IN Normal Screen and Alarm History

Message in Error condition & Suggested Error
A-FGC1 Diagnostic Possible cause action History
page (Below
‘Status’)
FGC O2 zero error • O2 flow measurement zero point drift 500 ADC. • Replace the O2 flow measuring unit zeroing valve. X
Note: if condition • O2 flow measurement failure. • Replace the O2 flow measurement unit.
remains after 2 Note: Error applies from Main SW version 6.1 and 7.1.
minutes, the A-FGC1
enters “Fresh gas unit
failure“ (“FGC Safe
state“).

Note: The “FGC Big flow

error“ will normally be
trigged due to the “FGC
O2 zero error“.

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ALARM MESSAGE

Fresh gas unit meas. failure

SHOWN IN Normal Screen and Alarm History

Message in Error condition & Suggested Error
A-FGC1 Diagnostic Possible cause action History
page (Below
‘Status’)
FGC Sg zero error • Sidegas flow measurement zero point drift 500 ADC. • Replace the sidegas flow measurement unit zeroing valve. X
Note: if condition • Sidegas flow measurement failure. • Replace the sidegas flow measurement unit.
remains after 2 Note: Error applies from Main SW version 6.1 and 7.1.
minutes, the A-FGC1
enters “Fresh gas unit
failure“ (“FGC Safe
state“).

Note: The “FGC Big flow

error“ message will
normally be trigged due
to the “FGC Sg zero
error“.

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ALARM MESSAGE

Fresh gas unit meas. failure

SHOWN IN Normal Screen and Alarm History

Message in Error condition & Suggested Error
A-FGC1 Diagnostic Possible cause action History
page (Below
‘Status’)
FGC Sg zero error • Sidegas flow measurement zero point drift 500 ADC. • Replace the sidegas flow measurement unit zeroing valve. X
Note: if condition • Sidegas flow measurement failure. • Replace the sidegas flow measurement unit.
remains after 2
minutes, the A-FGC1 Note: Error applies from Main SW version 6.1 and 7.1.
enters “Fresh gas unit
failure” (“FGC Safe
state”).

Note: The “FGC Big flow

error” message will
normally be trigged due
to the”FGC Sg zero
error”.

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ALARM MESSAGE

Fresh gas unit meas. failure

SHOWN IN Normal Screen and Alarm History

Message in Error condition & Suggested Error
A-FGC1 Diagnostic Possible cause action History
page (Below
‘Status’)
FGC Flow error • Vaporizer flow (bypass + agent flow) is 16.5% greater than • Perform a flow comparison on the A-FGC1 diagnostic page to X
the mixer flow (O2 + sidegas). The alarm is disabled if the see if there are any mismatches between the flows.
flow is changing. • Calibrate A-FGC1.
• Flow measurement failure in some of the four measurement • Replace faulty flow measurement unit and calibrate the A-
units (O2, sidegas, bypass or cassette flow). FGC1.

FGC Big flow error • Vaporizer flow (bypass + agent flow) is 33% greater than the • Perform a flow comparison on the A-FGC1 diagnostic page to X
Note: The “FGC mixer flow (O2 + sides. The alarm is disabled if the flow is see if there are any mismatches between the flows.
Occlusion” message changing. • Calibrate A-FGC1.
will normally be trigged • Flow measurement failure in some of the four measurement • Replace faulty Flow measurement unit and calibrate the A-
due to the “FGC Big units (O2, sidegas, bypass or cassette flow). FGC1.
flow error”. • A-FGC1 Big flow error may also indicate that the O2 or side
gas Zeroing valve has failed.

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ALARM MESSAGE

Fresh gas unit meas. failure

SHOWN IN Normal Screen and Alarm History

Message in Error condition & Suggested Error
A-FGC1 Diagnostic Possible cause action History
page (Below
‘Status’)
FGC Contr. press fail • Counter pressure sensor output voltage is 0 V or 10 V at total • Check the counter pressure sensor on the diagnostic page. X
flows <10 l/min. • Replace the counter pressure sensor.
• Measured counter pressure is 0 at bypass flow > 1 l/min.
• Faulty counter pressure sensor.
FGC Mixer 0 unstab. • Zero value not stable during zeroing of the O2 or Sidegas • Check other errors logged at same time. X
flow measurement unit.
• Faulty O2 / Sidegas flow measurement unit.
• Note the message normally associates to other errors logged
at the same time.

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A-FGC1 Black box for troubleshooting

The black Box is an analysis tool that provides detailed information on the status of the A-FGC1 when
a specific error occurred. The status is logged to the A-FGC1 EEPROM locations 48,49,50 and 51.

The Information will be saved to the Black box when an ‘Agent Shut Off’ alarm occurs or when the
A-FGC1 enters a safe state ìFresh gas unit failureî. If another failure occurs after the unit has been
repaired, the new information will over-write the older information.

There are 10 failures that may cause ‘agent shut off’ and 6 different failures that may cause the A-
FGC1 to enter a safe state.

To read the Black Box:

1. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter Diagnostic or Calibration Password.
2. Select Diagnostics - Fresh Gas Control- Show EEPROM:
3. Select the EEPROM location number 48 and push ComWheel.
4. Note the EEPROM Storage: (Hex value at bottom of the diagnostic page).
5. Repeat step 3 to 4 for the EEPROM locations 49,50 and 51.
6. To interpret the information from the read EEPROM locations, see the A-FGC1 Black Box Chart
and the detailed description of the EEPROM locations below. This is quite complicated, and you
may need assistance from your local technical support.

It is possible to reset the Black Box by executing the A-FGC1 EEPROM reading sequence from the A-
FGC1 diagnostic page by:

- Select EEPROM number 30 and then push ComWheel

- Select EEPROM number 19 and then push ComWheel
- Select EEPROM number 7 and then push ComWheel
- Select EEPROM number 48 and then push ComWheel

The steps above must be done in sequence. If a wrong number is selected, the sequence must be
started from the beginning.

NOTE: All EEPROM locations 48,49,50 and 51 in the Black box are cleared at the same time.

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A.FGC1 Black Box Chart

Message in Service Agent Safe- EEPROM EEPROM EEPRO EEPROM Reason Suggested
Log/Error History shut- State 48 49 M 50 51 action
and on diagnostic off
page
Agent ctrl err X AA10* See chapter Cassette See chapter Agent proportional valve faulty. Perform agent delivery test.
EEPROM 49 flow EEPROM 51
(ml/min) Voltage to proportional valve is constant. Open inflow/outflow close valve and
check the cassette flow changes when
running the agent proportional valve.

Check that the flow drops to zero when

the proportional valve is closed.

Check voltage to proportional valve.

Replace agent proportional valve /

A-FGC1 CPU board.

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Message in Service Agent Safe- EEPROM EEPROM EEPRO EEPROM Reason Suggested
Log/Error History shut- State 48 49 M 50 51 action
and on diagnostic off
page
Liq flow err X AA20 * See chapter See chapter See chapter Agent proportional value is driven to exceed its safety Perform agent delivery test with an
EEPROM 49 EEPROM 50 EEPROM 51 limit. agent other than Desflurane.

Overfilled Aladin cassette. Set a flow (same as reported) and

check via the diagnostic page that the
To high pressure in the Aladin cassette (des). cassette flow changes when running
the agent proportional valve.
Aladin has been filled while inserted in the A-FGC1.
If the pressure is too high inside the
Liquid prevention valve is stuck (failure is Aladin cassette, the Aladin in/out
repeatable). connectors will not open.

Check the one-way valve.

Check inlet/outlet close valve.
Check liquid prevention valve.
Calibrate the Agent flow.
Liq offs error X AA21 * New zero Cassette See chapter Cassette flow zero is outside offset limits. Replace Cassette flow board.
temp ×C EEPROM 1 mV – 4,1 V
= HEX value 51
*0.1
Liq zero error X AA22 * Zero Cassette See chapter Cassette flow zero is outside allowed zero drift limits. Replace Cassette flow zeroing valve.
difference flow (AD) EEPROM 51 (Replace Cassette flow board).
Casspr offs err X AA25 * New zero Cassette See chapter Cassette pressure zero is outside offset limits. Replace Cassette pressure sensor
temp ×C EEPROM 1 mV - 4,1 V board.
= HEX value 51
*0.1

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Message in Service Agent Safe- EEPROM EEPROM EEPRO EEPROM Reason Suggested
Log/Error History shut- State 48 49 M 50 51 action
and on diagnostic off
page
Shunt offs err X AA23 * New zero Cassette See chapter Shunt (bypass) zero offset outside limits, only tested Replace Shunt (Bypass) flow sensor
temp ×C EEPROM on the first zero occasion. board.
= HEX value 51
*0.1
Shunt zero error X AA24 * Zero diff Shunt flow See chapter Shunt (bypass) zero outside allowed zero drift limits. Replace Shunt (Bypass) flow zeroing
(AD) EEPROM 51 valve.
(Replace Shunt (Bypass) flow sensor
board).
Cass press err X AA26 * Cassette Cassette See chapter Cassette pressure outside limits during last 4.8 sec. Replace Cassette pressure sensor
pressure temp ×C EEPROM board.
= HEX value 51 Replace Cassette pressure zeroing
*0.1 valve.
Cass overfilled X AA28 * Liquid level Cassette See chapter Cassette is overfilled and it is being drained. Check the liquid level in the Aladin.
temp ×C EEPROM Aladin Cassette liquid level measurement board Replace the Aladin cassette.
= HEX value 51 faulty.
*0.1
Cass overpress X AA27 * Cassette Cassette See chapter Overpressure (>1.6 bar) in the cassette and it is Check cassette pressure sensor.
pressure temp °C EEPROM 51 being drained. Desflurane Aladin cassette has been
= HEX value exposed to high temperature after
*0.1 filling.
RAM error X X 30 --- --- --- During start-up. Ram has not passed the read/write Change A-FGC1 CPU board.
test.
ROM error X X 31 --- --- --- During start-up. Program memory device error. Change A-FGC1 SW.

Replace A-FGC1 CPU board.

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Message in Service Agent Safe- EEPROM EEPROM EEPRO EEPROM Reason Suggested
Log/Error History shut- State 48 49 M 50 51 action
and on diagnostic off
page
EPROM error X X 32 Failure type --- --- During start-up when EEPROM is checked. Error Change EEPROM.
when writing checksum.
Data (value) was corrupted when it was written to
EEPROM at EEPROM address.
HW watchdog err X X 33 Failure type Watchdog --- During start-up. Watchdog circuit failed initial test. Change A-FGC1 CPU board.
value Note: A false ‘Fresh gas unit failure’
5 ms interrupt check alarm can occur at start-up if the ADU
has been switched OFF/ON rapidly.
This is not a fault and no action should
be performed. The reason for the false
alarm is that the RAM memory on the
CPU board did not have the time to
reset before the power was turned on
again.
A/D conv. Error X X 34 --- --- --- All read AD data for the power channels are Change A-FGC1 CPU board.
corrupted.
Power failure X X 35 Power Ad value --- A power channel is out of its range. Check DC/DC board fuses.
channel 1 = +5V, 2 = +15V, Check the power supply, main
3 = -15V, 4 = +10V, electronics supply voltage, interface
5 = +12V cable, CPU board.

*AA symbolizes agent type.

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Detailed description Black Box EEPROM 48,49,50 and 51

EEPROM 48
The messages in EEPROM position 48 should be interpreted as follows: The first two digits are the
type of agent that was used when the failure occurred. The last two digits indicate the failure type.
Note 1 – Most significant Byte (MSB) is agent and LSB is failure type.
Note 2 – It is only failure type that leads to “agent shut off” that stores agent type.

Agent shut off Failure Type

Agent Ctrl error 10
Liquid Flow error 20
Liquid Offset error 21
Liquid zero error 22
Shunt offset error 23
Shunt zero error 24
Cassette pressure offset error 25
Cassette pressure error 26
Cassette over pressure 27
Cassette overfilled 28

Safe state Failure Type

Ram error 30
Rom error 31
EEprom error 32
Hw watch dog error 33
A/D converter error 34
Power failure 35

Agent id Type of Agent

Halothane 02
Enflurane 04
Isoflurane 08
Sevoflurane 10
Desflurane 20
No agent type/Test cassette 01

Example 1 – EEPROM message 2022 should be interpreted as a liquid zero error has occurred when
using a Desflurane as agent.
Example 2 – EEPROM message 33 means that a watchdog error has occurred during start up.
EEPROM 49

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The result that is presented in EEPROM value 49 carries varying information and should be interpreted
by using the Troubleshooting table in Appendix A. For more details on agent control error and liquid flow
error see below.
Agent Ctrl error:
The two most significant bits symbolizes cassette inflow and outflow valve status (1=open, 0= closed)
while the other 14 bits contains agent proportional valve raw counts.
Example:
HEX(4AE5) = BIN(0100 1010 1110 0101)
Two most significant bits => BIN(01)
=> inflow valve is closed while outflow valve is open
Agent proportional valve =>
BIN(00 1010 1110 0101) = HEX (AE5) = DEC (2789)
=> 2789 DA

Liquid Flow error:

The two most significant bits contains the status of cassette inflow and outflow valve (0 = closed and 1
= open) and the other 14 bits contains vaporizer flow measured in ml/min.
Example:
HEX(C127) = BIN(1100 0001 0010 0111)
Two most significant bits => BIN(11)
=> both inflow and outflow valves are open
Vaporizer flow =>
BIN(00 0001 0010 0111) = HEX (0127) = DEC (295)
=> 295 ml/min

EEPROM 50
The value in EEPROM location 50 carries different information and should be interpreted by using the
Troubleshooting Table in Appendix A. For more details about the liquid flow error calculation see below.
Liquid Flow error:
The nine most significant bits contain the agent proportional valve raw counts divided by 8.
Note 1 – To get the correct agent proportional valve the raw counts result has to be multiplied with 8.
The last 6 bits contain the difference between counter pressure and cassette pressure and the 7th bit
from right contains the pressure diff sign, where 0 is positive and 1 is negative.
Note 2 – Difference between cassette pressure and counter pressure is clamped between 0 and
63mmHg, (maximum level 63). The 7th bit contains the sign and the cassette pressure is without
ambient (install pressure in mmHg).
Example:
HEX(8696) = BIN(1000 0110 1001 0110)
Nine most significant bits =>
BIN(1 0000 1101) = HEX(10D) = DEC(269)*8 => 2152 DA
Tenth most significant is the sign bit => HEX(0) => +
Six least significant bits =>BIN(01 0110) = HEX (16) = DEC (22)
=> 22mmHg

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EEPROM 51
The messages in EEPROM location 51 shall be interpreted as follows: The most significant bytes are
the agent concentration and the least significant bytes are the fresh gas flow measured in l/min *10.

Note 1 – Only failure types “agent shut off“ store agent concentration and fresh gas flow.

23 1B
0x23 = 35 0x1B = 27
=> 3,5% => 2,7 l/min

For example if the EEPROM messages is 231B then it means that the agent concentration was 3.5%
with a fresh gas flow of 2.7 l/min. The number is presented in hexadecimal form on the service screen
and therefore has to be converted to decimal form.

A-FGC1 EEPROM Error Log

This Error Log should be read during the ADU annual maintenance procedures, to detect if the Bypass
flow, Cassette flow, or Cassette pressure boards reached their offset limits, where the board will
perform marginally. The board offset may be reached without triggering a vaporizer failure alarm.

Note: Reaching an offset limit causes a vaporizer failure alarm results in the error being stored in the
A-FGC1 Black Box and Error history, and also in the A-FGC1 EEPROM ERROR Log.
To read the A-FGC1 EEPROM ERROR Log:
1. Push the Setup key.
2. Select Service and enter Diagnostic or Calibration Password.
3. Select Diagnostics - Fresh Gas Control - Show EEPROM:
4. Select EEPROM location number 16 and push ComWheel.
5. Read the EEPROM Storage: (Hex value at bottom of the diagnostic page).
6. Analyze the Hex values according to the table information at page B-92.

The offset limits have been classified into hard and soft errors for the Cassette flow board, Bypass
flow board and the Cassette pressure board.
Hard error
This is a condition where the board offset limit (see table below) has reached a level that triggers the
User alarm "Agent shut OFF" and vaporizer Fail" message on the display. The vaporizer will shut off.
A ‘hard error’ will require immediate repair as the machine will shut off the agent and may not be
started again even if power is cycled. The board that needs to be replaced will be pinpointed through
the stored error in the A-FGC1 Black box and the Service Log Error History.

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Soft error
This is a condition where the board offset limit (see table below) has reached a level, where the board
is performing marginally. There are no user-displayed messages and the vaporizer will continue to
operate.
The purpose of logging the soft errors is to detect sensor boards that perform marginally during
scheduled maintenance. These boards should be replaced as soon as possible to minimize the risk of
failure.

Hard error limits Soft error limits

Stored in the Service Log and A- Only stored to the A-FGC1 EEPROM Error
FGC1 Black Box LOG position 16

Error type AD Counts AD Counts

Cassette flow offset error <64 or >26200 <5000 or >16000

Shunt (Bypass) offset error <64 or >26200 <5000 or >10000

Cassette pressure offset <64 or >26200 <5000 or >10000

Note: A Hard error will also be stored in location 16

The table below shows what actions should be taken for Hex values stored in the A-FGC1 EEPROM
Storage: 16

Hex value ACTION - To be performed

0 No Action

1 Replace Cassette flow board. (P/N: 894814)

2 Replace *Bypass flow board (P/N: 893151)

3 Replace Cassette flow board and Bypass flow board.

4 Replace **Cassette pressure board. (P/N: 8501336)

5 Replace Cassette flow board and Cassette pressure board.

6 Replace Bypass flow board and Cassette pressure board.

7 Replace Cassette flow board, Bypass flow board and Cassette pressure board.

* A Bypass flow board soft offset error (2) will be logged to the A-FGC1 EEPROM Error Log (storage
16) if the Bypass flow board zeroing valve is defective during the A-FGC1 startup (ADU power ON)
with the flow control valve(s) open. Immediately, the User alarm "Vapor. leak cassette” is displayed
and the ADU Service Log Error History stores the error “FGC Big leak” Note this will only occur during
the startup phase if the flow control valve(s) is (are) open.

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A defective Bypass flow board zeroing valve is detected during the System Checkout procedures. The
Agent delivery test will fail repeatedly at 33% and also initiate the User alarm “Vapor. leak cassette”.
Consequently, a soft offset error (2) is logged. Again, this is caused by a defective zeroing valve, and
not the Bypass flow board.

RECOMENDED ACTION (if “FGC Big Leak” is logged in the error log, or the System Checkout fails at
33%):
1. Replace the Bypass flow board zeroing valve (P/N: 890736).
2. Read the bypass flow board AD counts on the A-FGC1 diagnostic page, if the counts are < 5000
replace the Bypass flow board.
3. Clear the A-FGC1 EEPROM Error Log (location16).
** A Cassette pressure board soft offset error (4) may be logged to the A-FGC1 EEPROM Error Log
(storage 16) if the Cassette pressure board zeroing valve is defective. A defective Cassette pressure
board zeroing valve is detected during the System Checkout procedures; the Agent delivery test will
fail repeatedly at 28% for a non Desflurane Aladin cassette and at 68% for a Desflurane Aladin
cassette. Consequently, the logged soft offset error is caused by a defective zeroing valve, and not the
Cassette pressure board.

RECOMENDED ACTION (if the System Checkout fails at 28% for Non-Desflurane or 68% for
Desflurane):
1. Replace the Cassette pressure board zeroing valve (P/N: 892830).
2. Clear the A-FGC1 EEPROM Error log (location 16)

Clearing the EEPROM Error Log

If any of the boards according to the table on the previous page are replaced, the Error condition for
that specific board must be cleared from the A-FGC1 EEPROM Error Log. The Error Log does not clear
automatically, so it must be reset whenever a board is replaced. Execute the EEPROM reading
sequence in the table below to clear the appropriate error.

Reading Sequence Circuit board addressed Error condition erased from the A-FGC1
EEPROM Error LOG
{30 - 19 - 7 - 0] Cassette flow board. Liquid offset error.

{30 - 19 - 7 - 1] Bypass flow board. Shunt offset error.

{30 - 19 - 7 - 2] Cassette pressure board Cassette pressure offset error.

{30 - 19 - 7 - 16] All errors in EEPROM Error Log. Liquid offset error.
Shunt offset error.
Cassette pressure offset error.

Example to reset Liquid offset error from the A-FGC1 EEPROM Error Log:
-Select EEPROM number 30 and then push ComWheel
-Select EEPROM number 19 and then push ComWheel
-Select EEPROM number 7 and then push ComWheel
-Select EEPROM number 0 and then push ComWheel
The steps above must be done in sequence. If a wrong number is selected, the
sequence must be started from the beginning.

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System Checkout
The System Checkout – Checkout Log provides pass / fail information for all of the N2O Delivery or
Agent delivery tests (A-FGC1 related tests) performed during the System Checkout.

If the N2O Delivery test or the Agent Delivery test fails, the failure reason, including the %failure
number, will be stored in the System Checkout – Checkout Log –Checkout Errors.
The reason and % failure number can be interpreted from the N2O delivery and Agent delivery test
charts shown on the following pages:

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N2O delivery test

% of Which valves are operated What is being Description of test Suggested actions if test fails
N2O tested
delivery
0 to 10 O2 test valve is opened. The N2O The N2O needle valve Looks for a flow of greater than 6 l/min • Check that O2 and N2O pipeline
proportional valve is energized. The and the N2O through the sidegas flow transducer. If it pressures are within specification.
N2O needle valve has to be proportional valve. cannot deliver enough flow, it remains in • O2 test valve faulty.
manually opened to over 6 l/min. this test.
11 to 40 The 02 test valve and the N2O This test verifies that the The sidegas flow transducer should indicate • Check flows with a test device.
needle valve remain open. The N2O N2O proportional valve a flow less than 60 ml/min. If the test fails, • Check flows and N2O proportional
proportional valve is closed. can shut off the flow of 35% is stored in the system check error valve on diagnostic page.
N2O. history.
• Calibrate the A-FGC1.
41 to 50 The 02 test valve and the N2O This test verifies that the The sidegas flow transducer should indicate • Check the O2 and sidegas flows
needle valve remain open. The N2O N2O proportional valve a flow of at least 5 l/min. If the test fails, with a test device.
proportional valve is reopened. has reopened. 48% is stored in the system check error • Calibrate the A-FGC1.
history.
51 to The 02 test valve, the N2O This test verifies that The microprocessor in the Fresh Gas Control • Check voltage to the N2O/Air
100 proportional valve and the N2O selecting Air can shut unit de-energizes the N2O selection valve. solenoid valve.
needle valve remain open. The N2O/ off the N2O flow. Looks for a flow through the sidegas • Replace the N2O/Air selection
Air selection solenoid is placed in transducer. If there is still a flow, this valve.
the Air position. indicates that there is N2O flowing and it
has not switched to Air. If the test fails, 92%
is stored to the system checkout error
history.

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Agent delivery test

% of Which valves What is being Description of test Suggested actions if test fails
agent are operated tested
delivery
test
0 to 9 Closes the In, Out Checks that the Checks if a cassette is inserted. Also checks if Desflurane • Check cassette connection to A-FGC1.
and Scavenging fresh gas flow is cassette is empty. If no identification is present even
valve. turned off. Agent Cassette 1% will be stored in the system check error when the Aladin cassette is installed
history. correctly, there can be a failure in the
cassette identification board, A-FGC1
Exercises the In, Checks for
connection board, A-FGC1 CPU board
Out, and cassette I.D. and
or Aladin cassette.
Scavenging valve. confirms that one
is present. If • Check that O2 test valve is giving a flow
Desflurane, it between 5 to 7 l/min when open.
Opens the O2 Test
checks if the • Check with other cassette.
Valve.
cassette is empty.

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% of Which valves What is being Description of test Suggested actions if test fails
agent are operated tested
delivery
test
10 to 19 O2 Test valve is Checks that the Measures the counter pressure and by-pass flow. After opening If failed at 14%:
open. scavenger valve is up the scavenging valve, the unit checks that the Cassette • Check cassette pressure sensor
opened and pressure is at least 30 mmHg lower than the counter pressure calibration on the A-FGC1 diagnostic
verifies that the and that the by-pass flow has not decreased by more than 100 page by verifying that cassette
Scavenging valve
Inlet valve is not ml/min. pressure minus install pressure =
is opened
leaking. If scavenging valve fails 14% will be stored in the system check counter pressure (+30mmHg). If not
partially during
the test. error history. equal, calibrate Cassette pressure
NOTE: The test fail also if the O2 test flow or O2 wall supply is sensor, Agent flow and repeat the test.
missing • Scavenging valve does not open.
If the inlet valve test fails, 17% will be stored in the system Check valve in the A-FGC1 diagnostic
check error history. page.
Replace scavenging valve.
If failed at 17%:
• Indicates that the Inflow close valve
leaks; replace inflow close valve.

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% of Which valves What is being Description of test Suggested actions if test fails
agent are operated tested
delivery
test
20 to 29 The O2 Test valve Checks that the For all agents except Desflurane, the counter pressure and the If failed at 28%:
is opened. scavenger valve cassette pressure is compared; they should be within 30 • ALADIN cassette leaks or the
closes and that the mmHg of each other. connection between A-FGC1 and
inlet valve is The test for Desflurane checks if the difference between the cassette. Verify on A-FGC1 diagnostic
Scavenging valve
opened. cassette pressure and calculated vapor pressure is larger than page.
is closed and the
inlet valve is 500 mmHg. • Check cassette pressure sensor
opened. If the test fails, 28% will be stored in the system check error calibration on the A-FGC1 diagnostic
history. page by verifying that cassette
pressure minus install pressure =
counter pressure (+30 mmHg). If not
equal, calibrate Cassette pressure
sensor, Agent flow and repeat the test.
• Scavenging valve leaks; replace valve.
• Cassette zeroing valve faulty; replace
valve.

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% of Which valves What is being Description of test Suggested actions if test fails
agent are operated tested
delivery
test
30 to 39 The inlet valve Checks for a leak If the bypass flow is 4% less than the previous test (10 to 14%), If failed at 33%:
and the O2 test in the cassette. this indicates a leak in the cassette. • Leakage in cassette or connection
valve remain Repeats the previous cassette pressure test (20 to 29%). If the between cassette and A-FGC1.
open. leak test fails, 33% will be stored in the system check error • Fails repeatable; Replace the Bypass
history. flow board zeroing valve.
If the pressure test fails, 35% will be stored in the system check
error history.
If failed at 35%:
• See suggestion at 28%.

40 to 49 The inlet valve Checks for a leak If there is more than a 100 ml flow through the agent flow If failed at 42%:
and the O2 test in the outflow transducer, the test fails. If the test fails, 42% will be stored in • Indicate that outflow close valve leaks;
valve remain valve. the system check error history. replace outflow close valve.
open. The agent
proportional valve
is also opened
fully.

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% of Which valves What is being Description of test Suggested actions if test fails
agent are operated tested
delivery
test
50 to 59 Both the In flow Checks for leak in A flow greater than 100 ml through the agent flow transducer If failed at 52%:
and Out flow the proportional would indicate a leak in the agent proportional valve. If the test • Calibrate Agent flow and test again.
valves are valve. fails, 52% will be stored in the system check error history.
• Replace Agent proportional valve and
opened.
calibrate again.
O2 test valve is
opened.
Agent
proportional valve
is closed.

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% of Which valves What is being Description of test Suggested actions if test fails
agent are operated tested
delivery
test
60 to 69 Both the Inflow and Checks to see if the Measures the mixer flow (sidegas + O2) and opens the agent If failed at 61%, 67 or 71%:
and Out flow valves are agent proportional proportional valve to get a flow of approximately 400 ml/min • Replace agent proportional valve and
opened. valve and outlet based on the calibration factors of the valve. If the agent flow is calibrate the Agent flow.
70 to 79
O2 test valve is valve are less than 200 ml/min, the test fails and 61% or 71% will be
• Replace Out flow close valve.
open. operational. stored in the system check error history. If calculated vaporizer
(70 to 79 is flow differs more than 40% to measured vaporizer flow the test
Agent proportional
repetition fails and 69% or 79% will be stored in the system check error If failed at 68%, 69% or 79%:
valve is opened
of previous history. For Desflurane the test is done in a slightly different way • Calibrate the Agent flow
partially through the
test 60 to by setting the agent proportional valve to a calculated level based
test. • Replace agent proportional valve and
69%) on the calibration coefficients of the agent proportional valve.
calibrate the Agent flow.
If the flow is less than expected the test fails and 67% will be
• If fails repeatable on 68%
stored in the system check error history.
• Replace Cassette pressure board
If the flow is higher than expected the test fails and 68% will be
zeroing valve.
stored in the system check error history.
80 to 89 The Out flow valve Checks the Measures the by-pass flow after 5 seconds. If the flow is more • Flow controller needle valve is leaking.
and the O2 test vaporizer one-way than 100 ml/min this indicate a leak. If the test fails 84% will be • Incorrect calibrated Bypass flow sensor.
valve are closed. valve function. stored in the system check error history.
• Replace the Vaporizer (cassette) one-
The Inflow valve is
way valve.
open.
90 to 100 The In flow and the Checks to see if the If the cassette pressure sensor does not indicate any pressure • Replace scavenging valve.
Out flow and the scavenging valve is drop, this indicates that the scavenging valve had not opened
Agent proportional opening. during the test.
valve are closed. If the test fails 95% will be stored in the system check error
The scavenger valve history.
is opened.

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Fresh Gas Control Unit diagnostics page layout

Figure 60 Fresh Gas Control Unit (A-FGC1) diagnostics page. Explanations on next page.

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Table of explanations for the Sensors Status

Fresh Gas Control Unit diag- Flow controls* Messages present times (see
nostic page O2: = Flow passing the O2 flow Troubleshooting).
measurement unit. Valve positions
Voltages
N2O/Air: = Flow passing the sidegas Flow controls
Voltages measured: flow measurement unit.
O2: = Position of O2 test valve.
+12 V (12.7 to 13.8 V) = Operating Sum: = The sum of the flow at fresh
voltage for valve drivers. gas outlet. The total flow is the sum N2O: = Position of N2O proportional
of the measured O2, sidegas and valve.
+10 V = Operating voltage for
pressure sensors. anesthetic agent flows. Safety lim: = Not used.
+5 V (4.75 to 5.25 V) = Operating Flow Contr presents: Air: = N2O/Air selector switch.
voltage for digital electronics. Zero value, signal value in AD counts Zero (1): = Zero valves for O2 and
-15 V (-14 to 17 V) = Operating and scaled flow value in l/ min. AD sidegas flow measurement units.
voltage for analog electronics. value = difference between zero NOTE: On the connection board in
value and scaled value (present the A-FGC1 are the cable
Temperature sensor values.) connections marked with Zero1 for
Sensor 1: = Temperature of Aladin Vaporizer the valves.
cassette.
Bypass: = Flow passing the Bypass Vaporizer
Sensor 2: = Temperature of Aladin flow measurement unit.
cassette. Agent: = Position of the Agent
Cassette: = Flow passing the proportional valve.
Ratios Cassette flow measurement unit. Safety lim: = Calculated maximum
Set: = Calculated Ratio between Level: Liquid level. limit for the agent proportional valve.
cassette flow and bypass flow.
Pressure Inflow: = Position of the Cassette
Measured: = Ratio between cassette
Counter: = Pressure after the O2 and inflow close valve.
flow and bypass flow.
sidegas flow sensors. Outflow: = Position of the Cassette
Circuit: = Calculated circuit pressure outflow close valve.
(fresh gas outlet). Scaveng: Position of Scavenging
Circuit pressure is the static gauge valve.
pressure within the gas piping Des fan: = Operation of the Fan.
measured at the vaporizer outlet. It Zero (2): = Zeroing valves for the
is used for the liquid channel flow bypass, cassette flow measurement
compensation. units and the cassette pressure
Circuit pressure is obtained sensor.
(calculated) by subtracting the NOTE: On the connection board in
vaporizer pressure difference (i.e. the A-FGC1 are the cable
the pressure difference across the connections marked with Zero2 for
bypass channel) from the mixer valves.
counter pressure.
FGC exists:
Cassette: = Cassette pressure.
YES = Communication OK.
N2O: = N2O gas supply pressure.
NO: = No communication with the
EEPROM Storage = Calibration FGC.
factor stored in the EEPROM.NOTE:
Cursor option on the diagnostic
page can be used to see signal in
graph form.

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SPARE PARTS A-FGC1

General
Table YES (Y) = To replace the spare part the A-FGC1 should be removed from frame.
Table NO (N)= Spare part can be installed without removing the A-FGC1 from frame.
XX = Depending where installed.
* = Parts compatible with the AS/3 ADU S/N: 293001 to 294000, 981001 to 981110

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Fresh Gas Control Unit, A-FGC1

A-FGC1 front view

Item Item description Order No. Y N

- Fresh Gas Control Unit, Exchange unit A-FGC1-00-AXX-E X
A-FGC1-00-BXX-E
- Fresh Gas Control Unit, New unit A-FGC1-00-AXX-S X
A-FGC1-00-BXX-S
1 A-FGC1 Multiconnector 889751 X
2 Seal Multiconnector 892860-STO X
3 Needle valve (O2, Air and N2O) M1018231* X
4 N2O/Air selector knob (including screw 619701) 8502553* X
5 Screw M5x5 for item 4 and 6 (item 4 needs 2) 61956* X
5 Alternative screw for item 6 (1 piece M5x12) 619701 X
6 N2O or Air needle valve knob (without screw and label) 884401* X
6 N2O and Air needle valve knob Austria (without screw and 885819* X
label)
6 O2 needle valve knob (without screw and label) 884402* X
7 Gas label blue with text N2O 8500957 X
7 Gas label yellow with text Air 8500956 X
7 Gas label green with text O2 8500958 X
7 Gas label white (no text) 884953 X
7 Gas label blue (no text) 884958 X
7 Gas label black/white (no text) 884959 X
7 Gas label brown/blue (no text) 884960 X
7 Gas label Yellow (no text) 884961 X
7 Gas label grey (no text) 884962 X
7 Gas label green (no text) 884963 X
7 Gas label brown (no text) 886281 X
7 Gas label red (no text) 887073 X
8 Agent control wheel (including mounting screw) 8502836-S X
9 Support Guide (5 pieces) S/N:< 601600 8503088-S X
NOTE: Can not be used together with old type of Aladin
Cassette
10 Cassette housing frame 891910 X
11 Cassette housing O-rings 65371 X
12 Screw, Cross Head Pozi Drive, 3x6mm 61721-HEL X
13 Chassis cover 610654700 X
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13

12

11

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3

2
1

Figure 61 Fresh Gas Control Unit A-FGC1

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Spare parts located behind the A-FGC1 electronic cover

Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 DC/DC power board 896323-S* X
2 Fuses F1 2.5A DC/DC board 511384 X
3 Fuses F2 630mA DC/DC board 511142 X
3 Fuses F2 1 AT DC/DC board M1006319 X
4 A-FGC1 software (contact GE Healthcare for latest XXXXXXX X
version available)
5 EEPROM memory 13972 X
6 A-FGC1 CPU board 896513-S X
7 Toothed washer 63611-HEL X
8 Chassis screw 61721-HEL X

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Figure 62 Parts located behind the A-FGC1 unit

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Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Electronic cover 893808 X

Figure 63 Parts located behind the A-FGC1

Cable

Item Item description Order No. Y N

- Cable between electronics and connection board 890180 X

Figure 64 Cable between electronics and connection board

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Parts inside the Fresh Gas Control Unit

Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Agent control wheel (decoder) 890740 Y
2 Agent LED board 893176-S N
3 N2O proportional valve 890728-S N
4 N2O/Air selector switch (IEC version) 889762-S Y
4 N2O/Air selector switch (ASTM version) 8500294-S Y
5 O2 Test valve 890726-S N
6 N2O/Air valve (5/2) 889758-S Y
7 Connection board 890185-S N
8 N2O wall pressure sensor board. (only A-FGC1 modules S/N 40 000 000 890413-S N
to 40 087 999)

9 N2O wall pressure sensor board. (only A-FGC1 modules S/N 6 000 000 to 898639-S N
39 999 999 and 4008800 or greater)

10 Gas connection unit with Regulators and N2O wall pressure sensor 889750-S N

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ii iii 1 2 3 4 5 6

i iv 7 8 10

Figure 65 Parts inside the A-FGC1

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Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 O2 measuring board 893152-S Y
2 Side gas pressure measuring board 893152-S Y
3 Bypass pressure measurement board 893151-S Y
4 Counter pressure measurement board (O-ring for board 65363) 893153-S N
5 Zeroing valve on flow measuring units O2, bypass and sidegas 890736-S Y
(O-ring for valve 65377)

2
1

Figure 66 (i) Flow measurement units

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Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Bypass gas flow measurement unit 890194-S Y
2 O2 gas flow measurement unit 890193-S Y
3 Side gas flow measurement unit 89019-S Y

2 1

Figure 67 (i) Flow measurement units

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Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Agent proportional valve 890737-S Y
2 Cassette flow measuring unit (Including items 1 to 5) 890190-S N
3 Zeroing valve 892830-S Y
4 Cassette flow measuring board 894814-S Y
5 Vaporiser heating resistor 890282-S Y

4 5

Figure 68 (ii) exploded view

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Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Piston valve (2 pcs) 889509* X
2 Agent Liquid level board 891901-S Y
3 Cassette housing identification board 884118* Y

1 2 3

Figure 69 (iii) and (iv)

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Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Cassette pressure zeroing valve 892830-S N
2 Cassette inflow close valve 58559-S N
3 Valve block Heating resistor 890282-S N
4 Temperature sensor 884320-S N
5 Cassette outflow close valve 58559-S N
6 Scavenging valve 585590 N
7 Cassette pressure measurement board 8501336-S N
8 Cassette one-way valve M1023818-S N

2
4
3

6
7
8

Figure 70 (iv) Exploded view

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Fan - cassette house

Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Fan 890727 Y

Figure 71 Fan - cassette house

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Gas connection unit

Items Item description Order No. Y N

1 to 11 Gas connection unit - Regular repair kit large 888051* X
(O2 or Air or N2O)
1 Washer
2 O-ring
3 Adjustment screw
4 Regulator spring
5 Clamp Ring
6 Membrane
7 Valve seat
8 Seal ring
9 Valve
10 O-ring
11 Regulator spring
6 to 10 Regulator repair kit standard 8502225-STO* X
6 Membrane
7 Valve seat x
8 Seal ring x
9 Valve x
10 O-ring x

Items Item description Order No. Y N

12 FITTING with VITON O-RING 64675 X
13 BANJOSCREW MR31-1/8 61000-HEL X
14 Rubber gasket 646722 X
15 BANJO FITTING 64668 X

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7
14
8

15 10

13 11

12

Figure 72 Gas connection unit

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Tubing (hoses)

Item description Order No. Y N

Hose PA11P40 5/3 BLUE 733482 X X
Hose PA11P40 5/3 Natural 733483 X X
Hose PA11P40 6/4 Natural 733472 X X
Hose PA11 6/4 BLUE 733471 X X
Hose LDEP 5/3 Red 733483 X X
Hose LDEP 6/4 Red 733478 X X
Hose Polythene 8/6 Red 733476 X X

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Connectors and seals

Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Rubber seal (fit Banjo screw M8) 646722 Y
3,4, 6 Fitting tube for plastic tube ID=6mm, thread =1/8 in, 64678 Y
Elbow, Degrease treated, Viton O-ring
2,5,7,11, 10, 9,8 Fitting-tube for plastic tube, ID=5 mm, Thread=M5, 64689 Y N
elbow, degrease treated, Viton O-ring
12 Banjo screw M5 61003 X
12 Rubber seal (fit Banjo screw M5) 646723 X
13, 14 Fitting-tube, for plastic tube, id=5 mm, thread=1/8 in, 64690 N
elbow, degrease treated, Viton o-ring
15 Fitting-tube, for plastic tube, id=6 mm, thread=1/8 in, 64677 Y
straight, degrease treated, Viton o-ring
16, 17 Fitting-tube, for plastic tube, id=6 mm, thread=1/8 in, 646920-HEL Y N
extended elbow, degrease treated, Viton o-ring

4 5
3 6
1 7
2

17

16

15

14 13 12 11 10 9 8

Figure 73 A-FGC1 connectors and seals

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Aladin2 Cassette Components

Item Description Stock Number Qty

1 Filler cap (includes O-ring and tether 1100-3043-000
2 O-ring, filter cap 1100-3135-000
3 Handle 1100-8001-000
4 Screw, handle 1100-3134-000 (2)
5 Screw, bottom plate 6019-5404-301 (2)
6 Front labels
Des 1100-3052-000
Enf 1100-3053-000
Hal 1100-3054-000
Iso 1100-3055-000
Servo 1100-3056-000
7 Masks
Des 1100-3058-000
Enf 1100-3059-000
Hal 1100-3060-000
Iso 1100-3061-000
Servo 1100-3062-000
Test 1100-3920-000
8 Screw, mask 9211-0630-104
9 Level/Temperature sense board 1011-3170-000
10 Screw, circuit board 9211-0630-104 (2)
11 Contact retainer 1100-3044-000
12 Sight glass 1100-3083-000
13 Screw, sight glass 1100-3134-000
14 O-ring, sight glass 1100-3114-000 (2)
15 Label, OEM
Baxter DES 1100-3138-000
Abbott SEVO 1100-3139-000
Baxter SEVO 1100-3140-000

(A) - You can replace the handle (Item3) and the o-ring (Item 2) for the filler cap without further
disassembly. To prevent scratching the cap sealing surface, use caution when removing the o-ring.
For the remaining components, follow the outlined sequence to access the individual components.
(B) - Ensure that the cassette is empty of agent (Refer to page 3-32). Remove the bottom plate.
(C) - Remove the label (Item 6) to access the mounting screw (Item 8) for the mask
(D) - This is a ZIF (zero insertion force) connector; pull tabs toward ribbon cable to release.
(E) - When replacing the sight glass (Item 12), orient it so that the rounded edge is facing down.
Ensure that the two o-rings (Item 14) are seated before tightening the mounting screws (Item 13).
(F) - When replacing the filler cap (Item 1), thread the cord through the hole in the mask and tie a
knot so that at least 95 mm of the cord remain external.
(G) - When replacing label, (Item 6) be sure to align the top of the label with the top edge of the
recess in the mask (Item 7).
(H) - When reattaching the mask (Item 7), be sure that contact retainer (Item 11) engages the slot in
the mask.

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1 3 (A)

2(A)
5 (B)

4
9

(C)

11 (H) 10

(D) 7 8

mm
13 12 (14) 95
(F) (G)
14

(E)
14

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Aladin cassettes
Aladin cassette with key filler

Item Item description Order No.

1 Knob label, English 885958
1 Knob label, French 886612
1 Knob label, German 886611
1 Knob label, Italian 888427
1 Knob label, Dutch 887442
1 Knob label, Swedish 887443
1 Knob label, Spanish 889257
2 Name label, see Aladin Cassette/Name labels
3 Cassette handle (Common to all cassettes) 885912

1 2 3

Figure 74 Aladin cassette

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Key filler gasket kit

Item Item description Order No.

1 to 3 Key filler Gasket 8501299-STO
1 Frame
2 Filler seal
3 Screw (4 pcs)

Figure 75 Aladin Key filler gasket kit

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Aladin cassette with Quik FilTM

Item Item description Order No.

- Tool for disassembly/Assembly 8500168
1 Cap 889674
2 Housing sleeve 889672
3 Spout sealing 889673
4 Housing bottom 889665
5 O-ring 65386
6 Plunger sealing 889668
7 Plunger 889667
8 Plunger spring 64238
9 Emptying screw 619263
10 Emptying screw 889669
11 O-ring 65638
12 Locking screw (1.5 mm) 619584
13 Sevoflurane mask 890422
14 Cassette handle (Common to all cassettes) 885912

12

9 10 11 13 14

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Aladin cassette with Desflurane Filling System

Item Item description Order No.

- Cassette labels, see Aladin Cassette/Name labels
1 Cassette handle (Common to all cassettes) 885912

Figure 76 Aladin cassette with Desflurane Filling System

Aladin name labels

Item description Order No.

Name label, Halothane 885959
Name label, Halothan 887910
Name label, Halothaan 887914
Name label, Alotano 888429
Name label, Sevoflurane 885962
Name label, Sevofluran 887911
Name label, Sevofluraan 887915
Name label, Sevoflurano 888434
Name label, Isoflurane 885963
Name label, Isofluran 887912
Name label, Isofluraan 887916
Name label, Isoflurano 888433
Name label, Enflurane 885964
Name label, Enfluran 887913
Name label, Enfluraan 887917
Name label, Enflurano 888428
Name label, DESFLURANE 890420
Name label, DESFLURANO 894764
Name label, DESFLURAAN 894765
Name label, DESFLURAN 894038

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION A-EV1

General
The ADU Electronic Ventilator module (A-EV1) is an electronically controlled, time-cycled flow
generator. The ventilator delivers tidal volumes compensated for the actual inspiratory fresh gas flow
and real measured breathing circuit compliance.
The A-EV1 includes:
• The control unit
The ventilator control unit consists of hardware, electronics and software to control mechanical
ventilation and to monitor patient pressure.
• The bellows unit
The ventilator bellows unit drives the breathing gas to the patient. Bellows unit also connects
pressure sensing lines to the patient circuit.
• The user interface
The control parameters are set with the main display and keyboard.

Main ventilation modes

The ADU has two main ventilation modes: Auto or Manual. The mode selection is done by turning the
Auto/Man. switch, located on the bellows block, to Auto or Man. position.
Auto position turns the ventilator on and simultaneously routes the gases in the bellows to the
patient. The ventilator works in three sub-modes.
In Man. position the user routes the gases to the patient manually, by means of a reservoir bag.

Auto mode
In Auto mode, the ventilator unit ventilates the patient.
Three different ventilation sub-modes may be chosen by the user:
• VCV = Volume Controlled Ventilation
• SIMV = Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
• PCV = Pressure Controlled Ventilation
• PSV = Pressure support Ventilation
See the User’s Reference Manual for detailed description of the modes.
The APL valve is not operating in Auto mode.

Manual mode
In Manual mode the operator ventilates the patient with a bag or the patient breathes spontaneously.
In Manual mode the overflow valve and bellows are not used.
The maximum circuit pressure is controlled by an Airway Pressure Limiting valve (APL). The valve is
located beside the Auto/Man. switch. When the pressure rises above the pre-set level, the APL valve
opens and gas bleeds to the scavenging system. When the patient breathes spontaneously, the
resistance of the APL valve is 1.5 cmH2O when the valve is set into minimum position.

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Connections of the Electronic Ventilator module (A-EV1)

The connections of the module comprises pneumatic, mechanical and electrical connections.
• The mechanical connection is between the frame and the module.
• The electrical connection is between the central mains electronics and the module, and
between the ventilator module and the bellows unit.
• The pneumatic connection is between the frame, the bellows block and the module.

Figure 1 Connections of the A-EV1

Electrical connections
The device is connected electronically with the Central Main Electronics. This connection feeds the
power to the module and has communication capabilities.
One connector is used and the device has its own fuses.
The second electronic connection is between the Bellows Block and the Auto/Man. switch device.

Figure 2 The A-EV1 Electrical Connection

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Pneumatic connections
The module is supplied with pressurized Air and O2.
The following measurement connections take place in the bellows block unit:
• Patient circuit pressure.
• Monitored pressure in the patient circuit.
• The drive gas pressure in the bellows chamber.
Other ventilator pneumatic connections:
• Driving gas tube for the bellows block
• Wall O2
• Wall Air
The module measures both O2 and Air supply pressure inside the device. Measurement information is
also sent and used by other devices.

Mechanical connections
The module will be fixed to the frame of the ADU. Installation is done on the rear side of the unit. The
gases are connected on the right hand side, seen from behind. Connection unit is of manifold-type
and may be disconnected from the left side.

Figure 3 The A-EV1 mechanical connection

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A-EV1 functional description

Drive gas selection
The A-EV1 is supplied with pressurized Air and O2. The gases are filtered in the wall gas unit and the
two one-way valves prevents cross connection.
One of the supply gases has to be selected as the primary drive gas for the ventilator, which may be
done on the Installation menu.
Both the O2 and Air supply pressures are measured electronically at the inlet of the ventilator module
and if the ventilator primary supply pressure falls below 2.5 x 100 kPa, the primary valve (O2 or Air)
will close and the secondary valve open automatically to let the secondary drive gas supply the
pressure thus never leaving the ventilator without drive gas.
The Air and O2 solenoid valves are controlled by the values of the pressure sensors.

Figure 4 The A-EV1 Drive Gas Selection

Inlet pressure stabilizing

The ventilator drive gas pressure is preset to 2.7 x 100 kPa on the inlet pressure regulator.
To attain an even and accurate delivery at large volumes and high flow rates, a pressure reservoir has
been inserted after the inlet pressure regulator.
The status of the inlet pressure regulator can be measured and mechanically adjusted from the rear
of the module (see the “Ventilator calibration chapter”).

Figure 5 A-EV1 Inlet Pressure Stabilization

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Inspiration
Volume controlled ventilation
During the inspiration phase, the inspiration valve opens proportionally to its supplied voltage and the PEEP
and expiration valves are held closed. The support flow from the Pilot pressure regulator will pass the Pilot
valves to hold the PEEP and expiration valves closed during the inspiration phase.
The drive gas flows into the bellows block closing the overflow valve and pressing the gas inside the bellows
down thus emptying it and forcing the gas inside to flow to the patient circuit. The flow going through the flow
measuring unit is integrated with time. The result of the integration is the tidal volume.
When the desired tidal volume has been delivered, the inspiration ends. If the preset inspiration time is reached
before the entire tidal volume is delivered, the inspiration is halted and a message to the User is displayed.
During the Pause phase that follows upon the delivery of the tidal volume, the inspiration, PEEP and expiration
valves are kept closed. The expiration phase starts when the PEEP and expiration valves are opened.

Figure 6 The inspiration gas flow through the Bellows Block

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Pressure controlled ventilation

During the inspiration phase, the inspiration valve opens proportionally to its supplied voltage and the
expiration valve is closed. The PEEP pilot valve acts as resistance for the gas flowing from the PEEP
proportional valve thus creating a pressure on the PEEP valve membrane. The pressure is controlled by the
PEEP proportional valve which is set to a value corresponding to the set pressure level.
The gas flow from the inspiration valve is set to a value which gives the required rise time (slow/ medium/
fast), forces the bellows down thus emptying it into to the patient circuit at the set pressure. The patient
pressure sensor is the feed back element.
In the pressure controlled mode there is no pause and the inspiration valve flow is constant during the
whole inspiration time. If the set pressure level cannot be reached, a message to the user is displayed.

Figure 7 Pressure controlled ventilation

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Pressure support ventilation (PSV)

During the inspiration phase, the inspiration valve is adjusted continuously and the PEEP and
expiration valves are held closed. The support flow from the Pilot pressure regulator, will pass the Pilot
valves to hold the PEEP and EXP. valves closed during the inspiration phase.
The drive gas flows into the bellows block closing the overflow valve and pressing the gas inside the
bellows down thus emptying it and forcing gas inside to flow to the patient circuit. The flow going
through the flow measuring unit is measured and analyzed continuously when the expiration occurs
(15% of maximum flow measured during a breath).
If the inspiratory flow has decreased to 15% of its maximum value the inspiration ends. If the
inspiration times out before the flow has decreased to 15%, the inspiration is stopped and a message
“No exp. trig” is displayed.
In PSV mode the pressure alarm “Estimated high PAW” may be initiated if estimated PAW during
inspiration was 10[cmH2O] or more above the set target pressure. If the alarm is initiated the
inspiration is stopped due to risk of excessive circuit pressure. The alarm is cleared in the next
inspiration or when switching ventilator modes).

Figure 8 Pressure support ventilation

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Expiration (without PEEP)

During the expiration the inspiration valve is closed and the expiration and PEEP pilot valves change their
positions (closing) and release the pressure on the expiration and PEEP valves. The pressure inside the
bellows chamber is released into the atmosphere.
The patient expires gas into the bellows.
When the bellows reaches its top position, extra gas is bled to the scavenging system through an overflow
valve. The overflow valve needs about 2 to 3 cmH2O of overpressure in the patient circuit to open.

Figure 9 The expiration gas flow through the Bellows Block

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PEEP (Positive End Expiratory Pressure)

The preset PEEP pressure is reached in the expiration phase:
The PEEP mechanism consist of a PEEP proportional valve, a PEEP pilot valve and a PEEP valve. The
PEEP pilot valve acts as a pneumatic resistance.
During the PEEP phase the inspiration valve is open and delivers a constant 10 l/min flow to the bellows
chamber in order to prevent a patient circuit pressure drop when the bellows reaches its top position. This
flow is bled through the PEEP valve. The flow is controlled by the PEEP proportional valve which opens
proportionally to its supplied voltage.
The PEEP proportional valve position is updated each ventilation cycle.
The circuit pressure sensor(s) are used as feedback parameter to controlling the PEEP proportional valve.

Figure 10 PEEP; Positive End Expiratory Pressure

Reaching the Pmax release pressure

When the patient circuit pressure reaches a preset Pmax release level, the ventilator switches to
expiration phase. The inspiration phase and tidal volume delivery are thus interrupted.

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Measured parameters
Patient circuit pressures
The patient circuit pressure is measured at the point where the patient circuit is connected to the
bellows block. The pressure sensors are doubled for patient safety reasons.
The sensor(s) is used for:
• Ventilator controls
• Alarms and pressure curve
Patient circuit pressure are presented on display. The measurement is available in both Auto and
Manual modes.
• The ”Ppeak” pressure is the peak value in VCV, SIMV, PCV and Manual modes during each
breathing cycle.
NOTE: The “Ppeak” value is not shown in PSV mode.
• The ”Pplat” is the current pressure value when the expiration starts (only in Auto mode).
• The “Pmin” is the minimum pressure during a ventilation cycle (only in Auto mode).
• The End Expiratory Pressure (”Ppeep”) is the current pressure when the inspiration starts (only in
Auto mode).

The ventilator will go to safe state and send the message pressure compare error to main software if
the differences between the Monitor and Circuit pressures are outside allowed limits.
• Difference > 6.5 cmH2O for pressures over 55 cmH2O
• Difference > 5.5 cmH2O for pressures over 25 cmH2O
• Difference > 4.0 cmH2O otherwise.
Bellows chamber pressure sensor
The bottle pressure sensor is used for:
• Cutting the inspiration if bellows reach the bottom
• Measure pilot pressure during ventilator self test or manually by service diagnostics
• Initiate the alarm Fill Bellows. This is done by comparing the patient pressure with the chamber
pressure value. In principle - if the chamber pressure is higher than the patient pressure, the
Inspiration interrupt and alarm are initiated. The table below describes the triggering limits for
the alarm Fill Bellows.

Patient peak pressure Allowed pressure difference

(chamber pressure – patient pressure)
lower than 5.5 cmH2O difference < 0.5 cmH2O
lower than 15 cmH2O difference < (peak pressure – 5.0)
otherwise difference < 10 cmH2O

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Gas consumption
In volume controlled mode the ventilator´s gas consumption is roughly the same as the patient
minute volume plus the waste fresh gas flow during expiration.
In PCV mode the ventilator will have higher gas consumption depending of set pressure, I:E ratio and
flow.
As the compressed volume of the circuit is added to the volume delivered by the ventilator it should
be included in the gas consumption; e.g., when the compliance of circuit is 4 ml/cmH2O and the
circuit pressure is 15 cmH2O, the lost volume for each inspiration is 60 ml. If the ventilation rate is 12,
the extra gas consumption is 720 ml/min.
The PEEP function increases the gas consumption with the amount of the support flow. The required
support flow is about 10 l/min. As the consumption only increases during the expiration, it is
dependent of the I:E ratio setting.

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Measuring sensors
The sensors are pressure sensors.
The chart below shows the sensors and their zeroing functions.

Sensors and measuring Name on dia- Measuring range Zeroing

gnostic page
Patient circuit Circuit -40 to 100 cmH2O zero 2
Patient circuit (monitoring) Monitor -40 to 100 cmH2O zero 1
Bottle pressure Bottle -40 to 100 cmH2O zero 1
* (Pilot valve pressure) MUX
Flow measuring Flow 6 to 100 l/min zero 2
Wall pressure O2 O2 0 to 8 bar no zeroing
Wall pressure Air Air 0 to 8 bar no zeroing

The pressure sensors and their zeroing valves are located in the ventilator module. The diagram that
follows shows their pneumatic connections
.

Figure 11 The pressure sensors and zeroing valves

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Pneumatic chart of the Electronic Ventilator A-EV1

Figure 12 Pneumatic chart of the A-EV1

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Location of ventilator control unit components

1 2 3 4 9 10 11 12

13

14

21

15
5

16

17

22 23 8 7 18 20 19

Figure 13 Location of A-EV1 Components

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Item Item description

1 Drive gas pressure reservoir
2 Inlet pressure regulator
3 Air valve
4 Oxygen valve
5 Inspiration proportional valve
7 Flow sensor circuit board (newer boards include the Zeroing valve, Zero 2)
8 Pilot pressure regulator
9 MUX valve (pilot pressure test valve)
10 O2 pressure sensor
11 Air pressure sensor
12 Pressure sensor board with zeroing valve
Zero 2 (Circuit)
13 Pressure sensor board with zeroing valve
Zero 1 (Monitor)
14 Pressure sensor board with zeroing valve
Zero 1 (Bottle pressure)
15 Expiration pilot valve
16 PEEP pilot valve
17 PEEP proportional valve
18 Expiration valve membrane
19 PEEP valve membrane
20 Expiration valve unit
21 Connection board
22 Pneumatic test connector for inlet pressure
23 Pop-off valve

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Location of parts in the ventilator control unit

1 2 3 4 5

Figure 14 Location of parts in the A-EV1

Item Item description Item Item description

1 VBUS connector 5 A-EV1 software
2 CPU board 6 DC/DC board
3 Back-up processor 7 Fuse F2 DC/DC board
4 EEPROM memory (D7) 8 Fuse F1 DC/DC board

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Electronic Ventilator electronics

Sensors and electromechanical components are located inside the unit. The DC/DC power board,
CPU board and back-up processor, are concealed behind the unit.
The components and CPU board are connected to each other via a connection board and a cable. The
sensors have their own amplifier boards and the valves are connected directly to the connectors and
the board. A single cable connects the units to the CPU board.
All the electronic components are Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) protected inside a shielded
frame.
Data on driving parameters, patient circuit pressures, Auto/Man. switch position, delivered tidal
volume, used supply of driving gas and some alarms are sent to the ADU central electronics.
The control unit communicates with the ADU central electronics via a serial communication line.
The ventilator CPU board, concealed behind the unit, consists of the power/current limiting circuits.
Components inside the unit is power limited to below 10 VA because of safety requirements. All
power limited driving signals are directed via flat cable from the ventilator CPU board to a ventilator
connection board.

DC/DC power board

The DC/DC power board generates supply voltages for the CPU board and for the pressure sensor
boards; +5 V for digital circuits and ±15 V for analog circuits.

Figure 15 DC/DC power board

CPU board
The CPU controls the functions of the electronically controlled Ventilator. It controls the inspiratory,
expiratory and other valves, reads the pressure and flow signals from the transducers, sends the
information to the main CPU and receives commands from it through a serial interface.
The processor is a DS80C230, an Intel 51-derivative circuit, accompanied by external RAM for
runtime data, external EPROM for software storage and a serial EEPROM for calibration data.
The reset circuit includes power-up reset, supply voltage monitoring and watchdog circuit. The reset
signal always causes the outputs to go into off state.
Valve drivers
There are two kind of valve drivers, proportional and on/off -type.
In a proportional valve driver the current setting is analog, so the current can be set anywhere
between zero and max. setting.
The on/off valve drivers are MOS-FET types where the load is connected between the output and the
ground.

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All valve driver circuits have current limit circuits on the supply side. The product of the short-circuit
current and supply voltage is limited below 10 VA, so there is no risk for sparks, and therefore fire, in
case of an output short to ground.
A reset causes the outputs to go into off state. On proportional valve drivers this is performed by
disabling the positive supply side on the current limit circuit. This means that the inspiratory valve will
be closed while the expiratory and peep valves are open. The pressure from the patient circuit is thus
released.
Auto/Man. switch input
The input for the Auto/Man. switch has two digital lines with pull-up resistors. External switches
connect the lines to ground.
Analog input
For analog inputs there is a 16-bit A/D-converter on the board. Two eight channel analog multiplexers
are required to select and measure all input voltage channels. In addition to the pressure and flow
signals, the supply voltages are also measured for self diagnostics.
The input voltage of the analog channels of the board range from 0 to 10V. It is divided by two in a
resistor network to convert it into the input voltage range of the A/D-converter. The A/D-converter
uses +5V reference voltage which also is employed in generating the +10V supply for the pressure
sensors.
Back-up processor
The back-up processor ensures patient safety by releasing high patient circuit pressures in the Auto
mode. The back-up processor opens the expiration and PEEP valves and closes the inspiration valve
if the pressure in the patient circuit rises above the limit set by the User: +20% or 5 cmH2O
approximately.
The back-up processor is located in the serial data line between the central electronics CPU and the
ventilator CPU. The back-up processor picks out the information from the messages that the central
electronics CPU sends to the ventilator CPU. The needed information is the state of the ventilator CPU
and the pressure release limit value. The back-up processor receives the pressure information from
the two pressure sensors in the patient circuit.

Figure 16 The back-up processor

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NOTE: The Backup processor is unaffected by the pressure calibration if the sensors are calibrated for
too low pressures. The pressure release in that case works through a back-up processor action.
Voltage supply
The CPU board requires several supply voltages:
• +5 V for the digital electronics
• +15 V and -15 V for the analog electronics
• VBUS for the valve power supplies
The VBUS voltage is not used directly for driving the valves. There are switching regulators on the
board, supplying the power for the valve drivers:
+7 V regulator is for the inspiratory valve
+12 V regulator is the supply for all the other valve drivers

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CPU board block diagram

Figure 17 Block diagram of the CPU board

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Ventilator connection board

The ventilator connection board provides signal lines and connectors for the electropneumatic
components outside the ventilator box.
The ventilator connection board is connected to the ventilator CPU board by a flat cable.
Electrical flow measurement unit
Driving gas flow to circuit is measured by a flow measuring device. This device consists of a restrictor
and pressure difference sensors. The reading of the sensor corresponds to flow. Flow is calibrated
with an external device. There are five calibration points. 2nd order polynomials are fitted to the data.
As a result there are four (4) calibration curves for flow sensor. Calibration points are saved into
EEPROM and calibration curves are calculated at startup
The flow measurement unit measures the pressure differential in a flow path restrictor.
The flow measurement unit comprises:
• Pressure Sensor
The output voltage of the pressure sensor (tenths of millivolts) is amplified by an amplifier to a level
which is suitable for the A/D converter in the ventilator CPU board. The gain of the amplifier is set
according to the type of sensor being used and the pressure signal of the measurement unit.
• Flow Restrictor
• Zeroing Valve
The zeroing valve compensates for pressure sensor zero drift.

Figure 18 The electrical flow measurement unit

Pressure sensor boards

The pressure sensor boards measure the flow and pressure signals. There are six pressure sensor
boards in the ventilator control unit:
• The pressure sensor board for driving gas flow during inspiration:
The measurement is based on the pressure drop in a flow path restrictor. The pressure sensor
board consists of a pressure sensor, a flow path restrictor and a zeroing valve to compensate for
the pressure sensor zero drift. The pressure sensor board is - pneumatically - positioned
downstream the inspiration valve.

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• The pressure sensor board for the circuit pressure and the pressure sensor board for monitoring
pressures:
Monitoring and circuit pressure are the same signals. Because the patient circuit pressure has
to be checked all the time, this measurement is doubled. When one of them is zeroed the other
one is used.
• The pressure sensor board for the bellows chamber pressure/Pilot pressure:
The chamber pressure is needed for the interruption of the inspiration phase when the bellows
reaches its bottom position. The flow and pressure signals are amplified and filtered before
being transferred to the A/D converter on the ventilator CPU board. The ventilator CPU board
feeds ±15 V to the amplifiers. Each pressure sensor board consists of a pressure sensor
amplifier part. There are zeroing valves to compensate for the zero drift of the sensors. Pressure
sensors are of differential type. The pressure measurement are done against the ambient
pressure. The sensors’ supply voltage is +10 V which is created by doubling the +5 Vref.
• The pressure sensor boards for the Air and O2 pressures:
This information is used for generation of Air or O2 alarms when the inlet pressure is too low (<
2.5 x100 kPa). The inlet gas supply serves the ventilator with its working pressure. The ventilator
unit uses either the primary (O2 or Air) or secondary (Air or O2) gas source. If the pressure of the
primary gas drops below 2.5 × 100 kPa, Air and O2 switch positions automatically so that the
secondary gas source is used to drive the ventilator unit.
Drive gas selection valves
Usually both Air and O2 are connected to the A-EV1. The User selects which one is the primary gas.
Both the primary and secondary driving gas pressures are measured continuously. There is an on /off
valve for both pressures. The drive gas supply alarm limit 2.5 bars. Switching limit for the drive gas is
also 2.5 bars.
When any one of the supply gases are lost, a O2 or Air loss alarm message is released. If both gases
are lost, the alarm message is ”AIR/O2 SUPPLY LOST, LOSS of driving pressure”.
A-EV1 may be started with both primary and secondary gas.
Inspiration proportional valve
The inspiration valve is a proportional magnetic valve. Flow through the valve is proportional to the
input. The valve is DAC controlled.
The inspiration valve is used in a step-by-step manner in volume and pressure controlled modes. The
valve is driven to a predefined current that is unchanged during inspiration.
At the start-up the inspiration valve is calibrated and the calibration is verified.
The closing of the inspiration valve is checked in all mechanical ventilation modes. If it is noticed that
the valve is not closed in allocated time, an alarm message is sent.
There is also a way of closing it without checking. It is used for calibration and checks.
PEEP proportional valve
The PEEP control valve is also an analog valve, opening proportionally to its supplied voltage.
The valve ensures the bleed flow needed to maintain the preset PEEP level during expiration and the
pressure level during PCV inspiration.
PEEP and expiration pilot valves
The pilot valves are directly operated 3/2 solenoid valves.
The ventilator CPU and two drivers (power-FET) control the solenoid valves.
The 3/2 solenoid valve lets the driving gas flow from the bellows chamber to an adjusting element
during the expiration phase.

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Expiration and PEEP membrane

In the beginning of the expiration the PEEP valve membrane opens and relieves the driving gas from
the chamber. This decreases the pressure in the patient’s airways.
When PEEP is set by the user, the expiration valve membrane is closed by the pilot valve during the
expiration phase. The PEEP valve membrane will get the necessary bleed flow from the PEEP
proportional valve to maintain the preset PEEP level.
The expiration and PEEP valve membrane is of the 2/2 valve type.
MUX valve
The MUX valve is used for checking the output pressure of the pilot pressure regulator. At every
system check, the MUX valve changes position to check the pilot pressure. When the valve is
operated into closed position on the diagnostic page, the bottle pressure sensor measures the pilot
pressure regulator pressure.
The valve and check may also be operated from the ventilator diagnostic page.
The pilot pressure test valve is a directly operated 3/2 solenoid valve.

Functional description of the Bellows Block

General
The ventilator bellows block unit, A-BB, is located on the left side of the ADU.
The bellows block unit is pneumatically connected to the control unit by a pressure measuring
channel and a drive gas channel. Electronically, it is connected by microswitches that detect either
manual or automatic ventilation mode. The wires for the microswitches are shielded. Voltage is 5
VDC.
In the bellows block, the patient circuit channels and driving gas channels are not directly in contact.
The bellows is indirectly connected to the patient circuit through the block. The bellows is only used in
automatic ventilation mode. The two main parts of the bellows block are:
• Bottom plate, including
− Bottom plate with locking mechanism
− Auto/Man. switch valve with microswitches
− Connectors for manual bag hose, scavenging and optional ejector
• Bellows Block parts

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Description of the Bellows Block Unit A-BB

13 12 11

3
Auto-Side

Man.-Side

When pushed,
in auto mode

When not
pushed,
in Man. mode

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Figure 19 The Bellows Block Unit A-BB

(1) Bellows
(2) Driving gas for the bellows
(3) Auto/Man. switch valve
(4) Pressure measuring
(5) Spontaneous breathing valve
(6) Patient circuit
(7) Manual bag
(8) APL valve
(9) Scavenging outlet
(10) Underpressure valve
(11) Overflow valve
(12) Overflow valve cap
(13) Restrictor

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Description
The Bellows Block manifold consists of the Teflon coated middle and front parts, top and bottom
steel plates, top and bottom steel plate rubber sealing and of screws, springs and O-rings. It also
includes the bellows plate and the chamber sealing.
1. The bellows and the bellows chamber (also known as the bellows bottle)
The bellows and the bellows chamber works only in the Auto ventilation mode. The bellows in the
chamber separates the driving gas of the machine and the patient circuit. The space inside the
bellows is connected to the patient circuit, and the space between the bellows and the chamber is
connected to the driving gas system of the machine. Its function is to transfer the driving gas pressure
to the patient circuit.
2. The driving gas connection at the Bellows Block
The driving gas connection at the Bellows block is only used in Auto ventilation mode. Through this
connection, the driving gas is pressed into the block and inside the bellows chamber.
3. Auto/Man. switch valve
The Auto/Man. switch valve switches the ventilation modes between Automatic ventilation mode
(machine ventilation mode) and Manual ventilation mode. In Auto ventilation mode, the machine
ventilates the patient with the bellows. In Manual ventilation mode the clinician ventilates the patient
with a manual ventilation bag.
4. The pressure measuring connection at the Bellows Block
The connection is used both in Auto and Manual ventilation modes. The patient circuit pressure is
measured in the Bellows Block at this connector.
5. Spontaneous breathing valve (safety air inlet valve)
The spontaneous breathing valve works both in Auto and Manual ventilation mode. Its function is to
prevent under-pressure in the patient circuit if the patient starts to breath spontaneously. The
spontaneous breathing valve operates as a simple one-way valve, letting room air flow into but not
out of the block.
6. The patient circuit connector
The patient circuit connector is placed next to the manual ventilation bag connector on the underside
of the Bellows block. It is used both in Auto and Manual ventilation modes. It is a conical 22 mm male
connector into which the patient circuit hose is connected.
7. The connector for the manual ventilation bag
The connector is placed next to the patient circuit connector on the underside of the Bellows Block. It
is a quick coupling into which the manual ventilation bag hose is connected. It is only used in Manual
ventilation mode.
8. APL valve (= Airway Pressure Limiting valve)
The APL valve only works in Manual ventilation mode. Its function is to adjust the max. pressure in the
patient circuit. The APL valve is controlled by the anesthetist by turning the APL valve control. The
nominal pressure limits of the APL valve are 1.5 cmH2O and 80 cmH2O.
9. The scavenging connection at the Bellows Block
The connection is used in both Auto and Manual ventilation modes. Through this connection the used
patient gases are routed from the Bellows Block into the scavenging system.
10. Underpressure valve
The under-pressure valve, located directly underneath the overflow valve, is used to prevent
under-pressure in the scavenging system in both Manual and Auto ventilation modes. Similar to the
spontaneous breathing valve, the under-pressure valve operates as a simple one-way valve.

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11. Overflow valve (also known as Pop-off valve)

The overflow valve does only work in Auto ventilation mode. Its function is to release excess fresh gas
from the patient circuit to the gas scavenging system. The overflow valve opens after the bellows has
risen to the top of the bellows chamber and the pressure inside the bellows exceeds the pressure
between the bellows and the bellows chamber.
12. The overflow valve cap (also known as the Pop-off valve cap)
The overflow valve cap, as the overflow valve itself, only works in the Auto ventilation mode. The
overflow valve cap holds the rubber membrane in its place. The overflow valve cap may be removed
during washing and sterilization of the Bellows Block.
13. The Restrictor in the overflow valve channel
The restrictor is placed in the gas channel between the chamber to the top of the overflow valve.
The restrictor dampens the oscillation effect to the overflow valve during the expiration phase; a too
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Bellows Block exterior

Spontaneous breathing valve
Auto/Man. switch valve, which is:
In auto mode, when pushed
Pressure measuring In Man. mode, when not pushed

Under--pressure valve

Block locking pins

Manual bag
Patient circuit connector
Scavenging connector APL valve
reservoir
hose ejector Driving gas
channel into Auto side channel
the bottle into the bellows

Overflow
valve cap

Place of
restrictor Auto/Man. switch valve, which is:
Channel from the bottle In auto mode, when pushed
to the top of the overflow Bellows plate In Man. mode, when not pushed
valve Block bayonet locking clamp

Figure 20 The Bellows Block exterior

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Bellows Block interior

From the main manual
channel to the APL Valve From the APL valve
to the scavenging

Man.
Man.
Auto & Man
In manual mode,
from the switch valve to the
Patient circuit side, Auto main manual channel, that
which also holds Auto also holds the manual bag
the spontaneous valve
connector and the APL valve
and the pressure Scav.
measurement
Scavenging,
In auto mode, the reservoir
the channel from bellows Driving gas into the hose
underneath the overflow valve bellows chamber

From the overflow valve

to the scavenging

In auto mode, from

the bellows to
Auto From the APL valve to
underneath of the
Auto the scavenging
overflow valve
Auto Scav.

In auto mode, from

the bottle to the top From the APL valve to the
of the overflow valve scavenging, reservoir etc.

From the main manual

In auto mode, from channel to the APL valve
the switch valve to
the bellows

Figure 21 The Bellows Block interior

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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS A-EV1

General
Repairs not only means replacement of parts/unit but also some service and miscellaneous
information.

Dismounting the Electronic Ventilator unit from the ADU

Tools: Flat-blade screwdrivers
Cross-head screwdriver
Allen wrench 2.5 and 4 mm
Spare parts: Electronic ventilator (A-EV1)
1. Disconnect the pipeline supply gases and close cylinder valves.
2. Turn the N2O/Air selector switch into N2O position. Release the N2O and Air pressures by first
fully opening the N2O flow and then opening the O2 flow to 1 l/min.
3. Turn the N2O/Air selector switch to Air position. Release the Air pressure by opening the Air flow
control.
4. Turn off the ADU and disconnect the power plug from the wall socket.
5. Remove the rear plastic cover (8 Allen screws including toothed washers).
6. Check that the Auto/Man. switch is in Man. position.
7. Remove the ventilator hoses from the bellows block. Lift the bellows block from the bottom
plate.
8. Remove the upper left side cover close to the bellows block (Allen screws).
9. Disconnect multi-connector A-EV1 (two Allen screws), drive gas tube (two Allen screws) and
seals behind it (see Figure 22 on page C-29).

1. Seal EV1 connector

1
2. Seal
3. Drive gas tube
2

Figure 22 The A-EV1 multi-connector

10. Remove the four Allen screws holding the ventilator to the frame.
11. Pull out the ventilator far enough to allow the VBUS and micro switch connectors to be
detached with a flat blade screwdriver from the ventilator unit.
12. Take out the ventilator unit.

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Remounting the Electronic Ventilator to the ADU

Remounting is essentially reversing what was described in “Dismounting the Electronic Ventilator unit
from the ADU” on page C-29.
CAUTION Make sure that the seals for the A-EV1 multi-connector and drive gas tube are
correctly seated before they are fastened.
After remounting, check that the primary driving gas setting is correct in the ventilator control unit
software. The setting can be checked on the Setup - Service menu.
If the setting is not correct, select Setup - Install menu using the distributor password. Switch the
primary gas to the correct one and check the setting on the service menu page.
Carry out the Functional Check to assure the functioning of the ventilator.

Replacing the EEPROM memory and A-EV1 software

In case of a CPU board (1) failure, move the EEPROM memory (2) or software (3) from the old CPU
board to a new CPU board, see Figure 23 on page C-31 and Figure 24 on page C-31. In this way there
is no need for a recalibration. If a new EEPROM is installed, a complete recalibration is necessary.
The EEPROM memory contains the module serial numbers and calibration data.
NOTE: The Module electronically serial number will be zero when a new EEPROM memory is installed.
If the software or the EEPROM is replaced, carry out a Functional check.
To replace the EEPROM or software proceed as follows:
1. Mains or gas supplies must not be connected to the unit.
2. Remove the rear plastic cover of the ADU and the metal cover over the A-EV1.
3. Replace the EEPROM (Chip socket D7 on circuit board) or the A-EV1 Software and refit the
covers. Make sure the software and EEPROM will be installed correctly. Indication shall be
orientated as shown in Figure 24 on page C-31.
4. Reconnect the pipeline gases and the mains supplies.
NOTE: If the EEprom is new (i.e. empty of calibration data), the ADU may start-up after power on with a
Ventilator failure and/or stay in “Self-Test” (“Self-Check”). Proceed as follows:
1. Enter the Service menu and Diagnostic - Ventilator.
2. Enter pneumatic controls.
CAUTION Do not make any changes on valves.
3. Check that the text in the mode selection field on the display has changed to Calibrating.
4. Go to Ventilator Calibrating menu and perform the O2, Air and Flow calibrations.
5. Go back to the diagnostic page and “Init” the Ventilator (It will not be possible to calibrate the
PEEP if the Self Test has not been successuly completed).
6. Calibrate the PEEP.

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1 2 3

Figure 23 The A-EV1

Figure 24 The CPU board

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Replacing the DC/DC power board fuses

Note: This instruction applies only to DC/DC boards with glass fuses. Newer DC/DC boards do not have
replaceable fuses.
To replace the fuses on the DC/DC power board proceed as follows:
1. Ensure that mains and pipeline gases are diconnected.
2. Remove the rear plastic cover of the ADU and the metal cover of the A-EV1.
3. Replace the Fuse F2 (5) or F1 (6) according to the table and picture below for correct fuse type
and rating.

Item Fuse RATE TYPE P/N

5 F2 630mA A board 511142
5 F2 1AT B board M1006319
6 F1 2,5A A and B boards 511284

4. Refit covers.
5. Reconnect inlet gases and mains.

5 6 5 6

Figure DC/DC board 896323 type A Figure DC/DC board 896323 type B

Figure 25 The DC/DC board

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Servicing the Bellows Block with bottom plate

Removing and reinstalling the APL valve on the Bellows Block

2 1

Figure 26 The APL valve on the Bellows Block

1. Disconnect the Bellows Block.

2. Push the bayonet release button (1) and keep it down.
3. The APL valve is supplied with a bayonet locking mechanism. Turn the whole APL valve (2) 90°
counter-clockwise and then pull it straight out. Remember the position of the APL valve to make
reinstallation easier.
Installing the APL valve to the Bellows Block:
1. Push the bayonet release button (1) and keep it down.
2. Carefully push the APL valve into the Bellows Block and turn it clockwise until the release button
pops up.

Removing and changing O-rings of the Auto/Man. switch valve

Tools: Allen wrench 2.5 mm

7
1

Figure 27 The Auto/Manual mode switch valve

1. Disconnect the Bellows Block.

2. Unfasten the two Allen screws (6).
3. Remove both screws (6).

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4. Reinstall the screws into the opposite corners, alternate tightening the screws until the valve
assemble becomes free. By carefully turning the screws clockwise, the plate will leave its original
position enough to let it be removed completely.
5. Replace the O-rings (3,4,5)
To exchange the lip seal (2):
6. Unfasten short screw (1) by applying a screwdriver in the slots.
7. Press down shaft (7) and at the same time release lip seal (2).
8. Reassemble the Auto/Man. switch valve in reverse order.

Cleaning the Auto/Man. switch

First remove the O-Rings from the Auto/Man. switch as described in “Removing and changing O-rings of
the Auto/Man. switch valve” on page C-33:
1. The valve can either be immersed in isopropyl alcohol or similar cleaning agent or the agent can
be sprayed on. The valve mechanism (7) should be partially pushed down to allow the cleaning
agent to reach all areas of the valve.
2. Dry all parts thoroughly after cleaning. Inspect all parts for damage and replace the valve if
necessary.
3. Refit the O-rings or replace them with new ones.

Replacing the spontaneous valve 894613

Special Tools needed: Loctite 222
Wrench 23 mm (maximum 3.5 mm thick).
1. Remove the bellows chamber, bellows, overflow valve cap and overflow valve membrane from the
bellows block.
2. Turn the bellows block upside-down.
3. Remove the plate screws.

4. Remove spontaneous valve and clean the plate threads from dirt.

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5. Fit the new valve (including O-ring) to the plate. Do not tighten too hard as it may cause leakage.

6. Apply Loctite 222 to all the plate screws (2) with the exception of screw (3). Do not use a
mounting screw in position (3) when installing the spontaneous valve plate.

7. Check that the seal (P/No: 886418) between the plate and the bellows is in good condition before
reassembly.
8. Refit the plate and tighten the screws.
9. Carry out a System Check after installation of the Bellows Block.

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CALIBRATION A-EV1
General requirements
• The measuring equipment shall be accurate and calibrated.
• There are many types of flow and pressure test devices available that can be used to complete
this procedure. GE Healthcare recommends no specific device. Specifications are provided
with this chapter. The flow and pressure test devices should have an accuracy of +/-2,5% or
better.
• GE Healthcare assumes that technical and biomedical professionals know how to use the
device available at his/her institution. Therefore, test device instructions are not included here.
• If a check does not pass a test, verify and make sure that your test devices and its setup to the
measuring point is correctly done before starting to calibrate or changing parts.
• Before flow calibration, ambient pressure on ADU shall be set on the average level of the region.
Also Manual and Auto leak check should be done.
• The ADU is calibrated in ATP (ambient temperature and pressure).
• Always makes sure to understand the function of the test devices before calibration.
• Always remembers to not have any measuring tubes connected to the test device when you are
Zeroing it.
• The calibration procedure must follow the order as specified in the calibration tree below.

Entering calibration mode

Before performing any Ventilator calibration, make sure that the ventilator is in calibration mode:
1. Enter the Service menu and Calibration - Ventilator.
2. Check that the text AUTO or MAN has changed to Calibrating in the mode selection field
of the display.
3. If not, return to previous menu and select Ventilator Diagnostic menu.
4. Enter pneumatic controls
CAUTION Do not make any changes on valves.
5. Return to Ventilator Calibrating menu and check that the text in the mode selection field
has changed to Calibrating.
6. Perform calibration.
NOTE: The main software version ≥ 6.2/7.2b will put the ventilator in the calibration mode when
starting the specific ventilator calibration with Start Cal.

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The ventilator calibrating tree

AB.57.103

Figure 28 The ventilator calibrating tree

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O2 and Air pressure sensor calibration

This procedure calibrates the wall pressure sensors. These sensors are used to detect if wall pressures
are lost and to switch driving gas if driving gas selected by the user is lost. The calibration factors are
saved in EEPROM 41 and 42 for Air and EEPROM 43 and 44 for O2.
Equipment needed: Pressure test device
High pressure Test adapter
Settings: Reserve gas cylinders closed
ADU On
Manual mode
Flows closed
Air/N2O selector switch in Air position
1. Disconnect the gas inlet hoses (O2, N2O and Air) from the A-WGU (gently because of the high pressure).
2. Enter relevant range on the test device.
3. Zero the test device. The reading on the test device screen should be 0.0.
4. Connect the high pressure test adapter and test device as figures show below.

Figure 29 O2 and Air pressure sensor calibration test setup

5. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter the calibration password. Select Calibrations -
Ventilator - O2 pressure or Air pressure page depending on which sensor to be calibrated.

Figure 30 Calibration - Ventilator - O2 pressure page

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Figure 31 Calibration - Ventilator - Air pressure page

6. Start calibration by selecting Start Cal.

7. Read pressure from the test device and give correct reference pressure to calibration point 1
(100×kPa).
8. Disconnect the test adapter gas inlet from central outlet.
9. Open O2 (or Air depending of what pressure is calibrated) needle valve.
10. Read pressure from the test device and give correct reference pressure to calibration point 2
(100×kPa) which normally is 0.
11. Wait until ‘Calibration OK’ or ‘Calibration failed’ is displayed.
12. Save the calibration by selection Save Cal. To abort calibration, select Abort Cal.
13. Close flow and repeat above procedure for the other pressure sensor.
14. Disconnect test equipment and reconnect the gas inlet hoses (O2, N2O and Air) to the A-WGU.
15. Select Previous menu. Perform the needed calibrations according to the calibration tree.

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Flow sensor calibration

This procedure calibrates the flow sensor of the ventilator and also creates a reference table for the
inspiration valve. The calibration is divided into two parts: User controlled flow sensor calibration and
internally controlled inspiration valve calibration. The inspiration valve calibration is used later as a
reference to find out if the inspiration valve or flow sensor is faulty. The calibration factors for the flow
sensor are stored in EEPROM 20 to 29. The reference table for inspiration valve is stored in EEPROM
30 to 39. The number of flow calibration points are store in EEPROM 40. The zero point of the flow
sensor is calibrated every minute during normal operation.
Equipment needed: Flow/pressure test device
Settings: ADU On
Pipeline gases connected
Ventilator in calibration mode
Preparation
Check if the ventilator is driven on O2 or Air.
- If setup for Air proceed to step 1.
- If the ventilator is O2 driven, perform A and B before step 1
A) Setup the ventilator primary drive gas to Air.
B) Turn OFF/ON the ADU.
CAUTION The A-EV1 flow sensor must be calibrated on Air, even when the Ventilator primary
drive-gas is reset for O2 after the calibration.
CAUTION Make sure the ventilator is in calibration mode.

Figure 32 Flow sensor calibration

1. Select the flow measurement range for that kind of gas on the test device (0 to 180 l/min).Zero
the test device. The reading on the test device should be 0.0.
2. Turn the Auto/Man. switch to Man. position. Remove the bellows and refit the bellows chamber.
3. Detach the ventilator hose from the patient circuit and connect it to the test device high flow
range inlet.

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4. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter the calibration password. Select Calibration -
Ventilator - Flow.

Figure 33 Calibration - Ventilator - Flow page

5. Start the calibration by selecting Start Cal.

Status:
• Closing expiration 2 valve.
• Closing support valve.
6. Turn the Auto/Man. switch to Auto position.
7. Select Adjust flow. Adjust flow to the first calibration point (8 to 12 l/min) by turning the
ComWheel. Let stabilize for one minute. Push the ComWheel after the adjustment.
8. Enter the reference flow by selecting Give Flow and turning ComWheel (a lot) to match the test
device’s reading. Push the ComWheel. Repeat steps (7) and (8) for the next four calibration
points (14 to 22, 24 to 32, 40 to 50 and 52 to 68 l/min).
9. Save the calibration by selection Save Cal. To abort calibration, select Abort Cal.
NOTE: If the ADU has a main software <6.2/7.2b wait until the ventilator stops working with the
inspiration valve reference table (this can take several minutes) before saving the calibration by
selecting Save Cal. An indication when the calibration can be saved is also when your test device
stopped indicating any flow (0.0).
NOTE: If the calibration is saved before the inspiration valve reference table is done, the old
calibration values will remain.
NOTE: If a completely wrong calibration has been saved, the Ventilator may stay in the Ventilator self-check.
It then might be necessary to make the calibration several times to be able to attain correct reference flow.
NOTE: If the Ventilator shall be O2 driven in operating mode:
A) Turn OFF/ON the ADU.
B) Set ventilator Primary gas to O2.
C) Turn OFF/ON the ADU.
10. Refit the bellows.
11. Select Previous menu.
12. Perform calibration according to the calibration tree.

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Pressure sensors calibration

This procedure calibrates the gain of the pressure sensors in the ventilator. The gains are stored in
EEPROM 2 (monitor), EEPROM 3 (circuit) and EEPROM 4 (bottle). The zero points for these sensors
are calibrated every minute during normal operation.
Equipment needed: Flow/pressure test device
Settings: ADU On
Pipeline gases connected
Flows closed
Manual Mode

Figure 34 Pressure sensors calibration

1. Select low pressure range 0 to 250 cmH2O on the test device.

2. Zero the test device. The reading should be 0.0.
3. Remove the bellows and refit the bellows chamber.
4. Connect the Y-piece of a patient circuit to the test device’s low pressure inlet.
5. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter the calibration password. Select Calibrations -
Ventilator - Pressure.

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Figure 35 Calibration - Ventilator - Pressure page

6. Start the calibration by selecting Start Cal.

Status:
• Closing expiration valve 1
• Closing expiration valve 2.
• Closing support valve.
• Zeroing bottle sensor.
• Zeroing circuit sensor.
• Zeroing monitor sensor.
• Zeroing flow sensor.
• Turn the Auto/Man. switch to Auto position.
7. Turn the Auto/Man. switch to Auto position.
8. Select Adjust press. Adjust the pressure carefully by opening and closing the O2 or Air flow
needle valve until the test device shows 30 to 50 cmH2O. Let pressure stabilize for one minute.
9. Enter the reference pressure by selecting Give Press and turning the ComWheel. Push the
ComWheel when the given pressure corresponds to the pressure on the test device display.
10. Save the calibration by selecting Save Cal. To abort calibration, select Abort Cal. Refit the
bellows and remove the test equipment.
11. Select Previous menu. Perform the calibration according to the calibration tree.

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Inlet pressure regulator adjustment

This adjustment is to set the ventilator operation pressure.
Equipment needed: Pressure test device
Pressure connector (735096)
Tools: Wrench
Cross-head (Pozidriv) screwdriver
Settings Pipeline gases connected
Manual mode

Figure 36 Inlet pressure regulator adjustment

NOTE: The A-EV1 inlet regulator output is calibrated in the static state.
1. Remove the ADU back cover (8 Allen screws) and open the rear cover of the Ventilator
(2 screws).
2. Connect the pressure connector (p/n 735096) with a tube between the test device positive
high pressure port and the inlet regulator test connection port, see Figure 36.

Inlet pressure regulator

Pneumatic test connector

for inlet pressure
Figure 37 Rear part of the Electronic Ventilator uncovered

3. Turn on the ADU and bypass the System Check.

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4. The pressure on the test device should be read as 2.7 bar +0.1. (39.16 psi +1.45). If outside
the limits, adjust the inlet regulator item to 2.7 bar +0.1. (39.16 psi +1.45). Clockwise
adjustment increases while counter - clockwise adjustment decreases the pressure.
5. If any adjustments have been performed, set the ventilator to Auto mode and let the ventlator
cycle for a couple of minutes.
6. Set the ventilator to MAN mode and recheck that the pressure is within the specifications. If not,
repeat the adjustment and repeat the test.
7. Refit the cover and perform the needed calibrations according to the calibration tree.

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Pilot pressure regulator adjustment

This pilot pressure regulator adjustment applies only to Ventilators with software version 7.6 or
higher.
Equipment needed: Wrench 10 mm
Allen wrench 3 mm
Settings: ADU On
Pipeline gases connected
1. Push the Setup key. Select Service and enter the Diagnostics or Calibration Password.
2. Select Diagnostics - Ventilator - Pneumatics Controls - Select valve.

Figure 38 Diagnostics - Ventilator page

3. Select valve MUX.

4. Operate MUX valve to close position. This will make it possible to see the Pilot pressure value on
the diagnostic page.
5. Select Run PEEP Prop and adjust it to digital value "3320" with the ComWheel.
6. The Pilot Pressure (scaled value to 255 to 305 cmH2O dynamic measurement). If the values are
within limits, no adjustment is necessary.
7. If an adjustment is necessary, remove the ADU back plastic cover (10 Allen screws) and open
the rear cover of the ventilator (2 Pozidriv screws).
8. Open the nut locking the 3 mm adjustment screw on the regulator. Adjust the pilot pressure
regulator to 280 cmH2O. Clockwise adjustment increases while counterclockwise decreases
the pilot pressure. Retighten the nut and check that the set pilot pressure is between 255 to
305 cmH2O. If not, repeat the adjustment procedure until the pilot pressure is within the limits.

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Pilot pressure regulator

Figure 39 Pilot pressure regulator

9. When the pilot pressure is within the limits, turn off the ADU and after 10 seconds on again.
Check that status message ‘Pilot press err’ (Main Software below version 7.0 and 6.0: ‘Low pilot
press’) or not is displayed in the status field on the diagnostic page.
10. Refit all the covers in reverse order and turn the ADU off.
11. Turn on the ADU and perform the needed calibrations according to the calibration tree.

PEEP calibration
This procedure calibrates the PEEP proportional valve. The calibration finds the valve setting for four
expiration pressures: 5, 8, 15 and 40 cmH2O. The calibration values are saved into EEPROM position
9, 10 and 11.
Settings: ADU On
Pipeline gases connected
No gas flows
VCV mode

Figure 40 PEEP calibration setup

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1. Turn Auto/Man. switch to the Man. position.

2. Occlude the Y-piece. Do not connect the test lung even if the help text menu says so.
3. Push Setup key. Select Service and enter the calibration password. Select Calibration -
Ventilator - PEEP.
4. Open the fresh gas flows to 2 to 4 l/min.

Figure 41 The Calibration - Ventilator - Peep page

5. Start the calibration by selecting Start Cal. Turn the Auto/Man. switch to Auto position. Push O2
flush until the bellows is in top position.
Displayed message: ‘Calibrating PEEP’
NOTE: This calibration may take up to 3 minutes. If nothing happens or the calibration fails - abort the
procedure and check that the breathing circuit is in good condition. Restart the calibration.
6. When the message ‘PEEP CALIBRATION OK’ is displayed, save the calibration by selecting Save
Cal or abort the calibration by selecting Abort Cal. If the message ‘PEEP CALIBRATION FAILED’
is displayed, abort the calibration by selecting Abort Cal.
7. Select Previous menu. Perform the calibration according to the calibration tree.

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TROUBLESHOOTING A-EV1
Ventilator error messages
Message Message in Error condition / Recommended Err
in diagnostic possible cause action log
Normal page
Screen
Pmax Relief action Pressure limit has been Check Alarm settings and
Release reached during be sure that limit is
inspiration correct and there is no
obstruction in tubes
Fill bellows Bellows at bott. There is too little fresh Increase flow and check
gas flow or a leak in the for leaks
patient system
Driving gas 2nd driving gas Primary gas is lost - uses • Check pipeline and x
to secondary gas cylinder supply
secondary pressure.
• Check O2 and Air
pressure sensor
calibration.
- Calib. data err Given calibration data is Check given value and try
not valid or the sensor is again. If it does not work,
out of order check the sensor and
replace it if necessary.
Calibrate Factory default Calibration data is lost or Calibrate device x
Ventilator the CPU board and/or
EEPROM is new
- Hw reset There has been a system Replace CPU board
breakdown during the
case
Pause The settings have kept N/A
added the ventilator inspiration
flow below the limit. Extra
pause is added.
Ppeak N/A Obstruction in the patient • Clear obstruction.
High circuit or endotracheal • Check alarm settings.
(AUTO & tube.
MANUAL)

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Message Message in Error condition / Recommended Err

in diagnostic possible cause action log
Normal page
Screen
Ppeak Low N/A Disconnected or leaking • Check hose and
(AUTO) hose or Ppeak low limit connections.
too high. • Perform System
checkout.
• Check alarm settings.
PEEP High N/A Sustained pressure. • Check scavenging
(AUTO & Scavenging system system.
MANUAL) obstructed or overflow • Check overflow valve
valve stuck. in bellows block.
• Check alarm settings
Negative N/A Scavenging system • Check scavenging
Pressure malfunction (leak). system.
(AUTO & Spontaneous breathing. • Check pressure
MANUAL) sensors.
Loss of Multiple of Neither primary nor Check gas supplies to
driving alarms. secondary driving gas ADU.
pressure available. Ventilator
inoperable.
O2 supply O2 supply When the pressure does • Check gas supplies.
pressure pressure low not reach the minimum • Check O2 pressure
lost pressure limit of 2.5bar. sensor calibration.
Air supply Air supply When the pressure does • Check gas supplies.
pressure pressure low not reach the minimum • Check Air pressure
lost pressure limit of 2.5bar. sensor calibration.
Sigh cycle N/A Starting sigh cycle. None. Notification to
user.
Select Man/mech error. The Auto/Man. switch is • Check Auto/Man.
MAN or in neither position. switches and cable.
AUTO • Replace Bellows
mode bottom plate.
Switch to N/A System is in Auto mode Switch to manual
MAN mode after System Checkout. ventilation.
To prevent the ADU from
starting to ventilate
immediately it is required
that user switches to
Manual mode first.

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Message Message in Error condition / Recommended Err

in diagnostic possible cause action log
Normal page
Screen
Cannot N/A Pressure limit not Check for disconnection
reach PCV reached during five or some other
pressure consecutive breaths. malfunction that would
cause a major leakage.
Cannot Tv not deliv The set tidal volume is If this occurs in every X
deliver such, that in the current breath - Check the
set vol. situation, settings. If about 1400
the ventilator is unable to ml, increase the fresh gas
deliver the complete flow.
volume.
Cannot PSV pressure Set Pressure level is not Check for disconnection
reach PSV reached during five or other malfunction that
pressure consecutive breaths. would cause a major
leakage.
No exp. trig No exp. trig Leak in circuit or bellows. Check for disconnection.
Compensate leak with
increased fresh gas flow.
No insp. No insp. trig No patient breath Adjust Trigger Window.
trig attempt detected. Adjust trig sensitivity to
more sensitive. Switch to
a controlled mode.
Estimated Estimated Hi Paw Inspiration aborted due Switch to a controlled
high Paw to risk of excessive circuit mode.
pressure.
EEPROM R/W System is unable to use Replace EEPROM and x
error permanent memory calibrate A-EV1
Zero ONE error Zeroing is interrupted No action needed x
Leak in circuit Bellows chamber not • Check bellows bottom x
correctly attached and plate gasket.
the Auto/Man. switch in • Check Bellows
Auto position. Or big leak chamber locking
in patient circuit. mechanism and
gasket for chamber
correct installed.
• Try with other Bellows
block.
Zero TWO error Zeroing is interrupted No action needed x

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Message Message in Error condition / Recommended Err

in diagnostic possible cause action log
Normal page
Screen
Power failure One or more module Find out which voltage is x
power supply voltages out of range.
are outside limits
A/D converter A/D device has failed or Replace CPU board / or x
flow sensor is out of check flow sensor
range
Software error Internal software check • Replace the ventilator x
software.
• Replace the CPU
board.
Zeroing A-EV1 performs sensor N/A
zeroing
Ref. voltage Defective components on Replace CPU board x
CPU board
Compliance err Measured compliance Check patient circuit x
outside its limits
(10 ml/cmH2O)
Sigh cycle Sigh cycle A-EV1 performs sigh N/A
cycle
flow comparr error Too low inlet pressure • Check the pipeline
or pressure regulator set supply pressure
below 2.7 bar regulator.
• Last flow calibration
was done with too low
or fluctuating pipeline
pressure. Action:
calibrate flow
calibration.

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Message Message in Error condition / Recommended Err

in diagnostic possible cause action log
Normal page
Screen
flow range error Unit Stays in Self-Test • Check the pipeline
supply pressure.
• Perform the High
Pressure leakage test
(a leaking inlet
regulator may be the
cause).
• Check inlet regulator
pressure (2.7bar +/-
0.1).
• Check on Ventilator
Diagnostic page:
Open the Inspiratory
proportional valve full
open. Check that the
inspiration flow is
>80 l/min. If less
than 80 l/min check if
it is a restriction in the
O2 or Air valve (the
one set-up as drive
gas).
• Calibrate the
ventilator flow sensor.
Insp flow err Unit Stays in Self-Test Inspiration valve can not
close:
- faulty Inspiration
proportional valve
- last flow calibration
done wrong
- O2 or Air valve in the
A-EV1 faulty.
Ventilator N/A Ventilator • If alarm is single,
communi- communication broken check
cation with the A-ELEC module. communication cable
error Be aware that the between the A-EV1
Ventilator and A-ELEC.
communication error • Replace Digipower
alarm will be a sub alarm board A-ELEC or
to Ventilator failure Ventilator CPU board.
alarm.

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Message Message in Error condition / Recommended Err

in diagnostic possible cause action log
Normal page
Screen
pilot press err During the A-EV1 • Calibrate pilot
“Low pilot press”. Self-test the pilot pressure regulator.
On units with Main pressure was outside the • Check pipeline gas
SW >6.1 SW specification range of supply pressure.
250 - 310 cmH2O
(dynamic measurement).
Note: this range only
applies from Ventilator
software 7.6 and
onwards.
Ventilator
* failure
*) Check Ventilator failure alarm troubleshooting guide for reason for ventilator failure alarm. Be
aware that the O2 supply lost alarm and the ventilator communication alarm will go off as a
consequent of a ventilator failure alarm.

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Ventilator failure alarm troubleshooting guide

The suggested actions below should be seen as a starting point when an intermittent Ventilator
failure alarm has occurred. This means that a sensor error, for example, can be due to a broken CPU
board or DC/DC board.
The reason for a ventilator failure (Safe State) is stored in the Ventilator EEPROM. In position 15 an ID
is stored and in position 16 to 19 some extra information is stored. All values are stored in
hexadecimal format.
Be aware that as long as the Ventilator failure alarm is present, the correct data can not be presented
from the EEPROM on the A-EV1 Diagnostic page. This is because the communication between
A-ELEC and A-EV1 not are working correctly (this is also the reason that the O2 supply lost alarm and
Ventilator communication error alarm comes as sub alarms to the Ventilator failure alarm).
To check the EEPROM values on a failing ADU with a Ventilator failure alarm, the ADU must be
restarted and no Ventilator failure alarm be present.
If the alarm is present, the fault should be traced by entering the A-EV1 diagnostic page and
performing the troubleshooting from the messages found under STATUS in the diagnostic page.
Note: A-EV1 with software version 7.5 or later, the failures will be stored until next Ventilator failure,
this means that after a Full System check, the information will remain, which was not the case before.

EEPROM Value at Failure type Information on Saved in Service

index 15 Diagnostic Page Log
Status
13 1 Backup CPU error No
14 2 Sensor error Yes
15 3 Flow zero Error No
17 4 Insp valve Yes
18 5 Expiration valve Yes
19 6 Expir Valve 2 No
1F 7 EEPROM error Yes
21 8 HW reset No
26 9 ROM checksum Yes
27 10 RAM W/R error Yes
28 11 HW watchdog error Yes
29 12 Sensor error Yes
2D 13 ROM checksum Yes
31 14 Pressure comp err. No
64 15 None No
65 16 None No
10 17 Pilot press err (Low pilot Yes
press)

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Failure type 1
Backup CPU error
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 13
16 Start flow for backup
CPU test
17 End flow for backup
CPU test
18 0 (not used)
19 0 (not used)
Reason:
Backup processor fails during self-check test.
The test checks that the backup CPU is able to
close the inspiration valve fast enough.
Suggested action:
Change CPU board in A-EV1.

Failure type 2
Sensor error, Case 1
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 14
16 11 (INSP_FLOW_ERR)
17 0 (not used)
18 0 (not used)
19 0 (not used)
Reason:
Flow sensor value is too high at start-up. The
ventilator is measuring a constantly high flow
through the machine even when the inspiration
valve is closed (= current 0 to valve).
Suggested action:
Start the machine and check if there is a
constant flow in the machine. If this is the case,
change the inspiration valve; otherwise, change
the flow sensor board.

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Failure type 2
Sensor error, Case 2
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 14
16 66 (ID_MAIN_WD)
17 0 (not used)
18 0 (not used)
19 0 (not used)
Reason:
A-EV1 SW has stopped in an eternal loop.
Suggested action:
Change to latest A-EV1 software.

Failure type 2
Sensor error, Case 3
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 14
16 1A (ADC_RANGE_ERR)
17 ADC value
18 1, 2, 3 or 4
The error channels
represents:
1 = Monitor pressure
2 = Bottle pressure
3 = Circuit pressure
4 = Flow
19 0 (not used)
Reason:
A sensor value is out of range. Compare with
case 4 below.
Suggested action:
Change the pressure sensor board for the failing
sensor.

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Failure type 2
Sensor error, Case 4
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 14
16 A
17 Air ad-value
18 O2 ad-value
19 0 (not used)
Reason:
At start-up the O2 or Air wall pressure sensors is
out of range. Compare this with case 3
Suggested action:
Low limit (= below): 64
High limit (= above): 7F58
Change the pressure sensor board that is out of
range.

Failure type 3
Flow Zero error
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 15
16 actual flow
17 start flow
18 0 (not used)
19 0 (not used)
Reason:
Start-up test (= self test) of flow zeroing valve has
failed. Flow is not reduced fast enough when
switching the flow-zeroing valve.
Suggested action:
Change flow-zeroing valve.

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Failure type 4
Inspiration valve error
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 17
16 maximum flow
17 current flow
18 0 (not used)
19 0 (not used)
Reason:
Inspiration valve stays in open position after
giving a command to close it.
Suggested action:
Change inspiration valve

Failure type 5
Expiration valve error (peep Pilot valve)
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 18
16 Limit pressure
17 Actual pressure
18 0 (not used
19 0 (not used
Reason:
During start-up test (= self-check), Pressure is
not decreasing fast enough when peep valve is
opened.
Suggested action:
Change peep pilot valve.

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Failure type 6
Expiration valve 2 error (Exp Pilot valve)
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 19
16 Limit pressure
17 Actual pressure
18 0 (not used)
19 0 (not used
Reason:
During start-up test (= self-check), Pressure is
not decreasing fast enough when expiration
valve is opened.
Suggested action:
Change expiration pilot valve

Failure type 7
EEPROM_ERROR, Case 1
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 1F
16 1
17 E_TBY1 (default 18)
18 E_TBY3 (default 7)
19 0 (not used)
Reason:
Data has been corrupted in EEPROM.
Suggested action:
Change EEPROM.

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Failure type 7
EEPROM_ERROR, Case 2
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 1F
16 2
17 read checksum
18 written checksum
19 0 (not used)
Reason:
Error when writing checksum
Suggested action:
Change EEPROM.

Failure type 7
EEPROM_ERROR, Case 3
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 1F
16 4 or 8
17 read word
18 written word
19 0 (not used
Reason:
Error when writing into EEPROM
Suggested action:
Change EEPROM.

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Failure type 8
Reset error
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 21
16 F1
17 0 (not used)
18 0 (not used)
19 0 (not used)
Reason:
CPU reset during operation. This may be caused
by a disturbance of the DC/DC converter. This
can also be the result of a very short off time
when restarting the machine.
Suggested action:
If this happened when the machine was switched
off and than back on immediately, there is
nothing to worry about. Just wait a couple of
second’s before restarting it and everything will
work fine!
If problems occur during normal run replace DC/
DC converter or A-EV1 CPU board.

Failure type 9
ROM_ERR
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 26
16 error code
17 0 (not used)
18 0 (not used)
19 0 (not used)
Reason:
During start-up test (= self-check), Something
wrong in program memory device, bank 1
Suggested action:
• Change program memory device = A-EV1
software.
• Replace A-EV1 CPU board.

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Failure type 10
RAM_ERR
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 27
16 error code
17 0 (not used)
18 0 (not used)
19 0 (not used)
Reason:
During start-up test (= self-check), RAM has not
passed read/write test.
Suggested action:
Change A-EV1 CPU board.

Failure type 11
HW_DOG_ERR
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 28
16 watchdog value
17 0 (not used)
18 0 (not used)
19 0 (not used)
Reason:
During start-up test (= self-check), Watchdog
circuit failed initial test
Suggested action:
Change A-EV1 CPU board

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Failure type 12
Zeroing error
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 29
16 D of sensor
1, 2, 3 or 4
The error channels
represents:
1 = monitor
2 = bottle
3 = circuit
4 = flow difference
17 measured zero value.
18 0 (not valid)
19 0 (not valid)
Reason:
The zero-value is out of range for a pressure
sensor board.
Suggested action:
Change the failing pressure sensor board

Failure type 13
ROM_ERR_2
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 2D
16 error code
17 0 (not used)
18 0 (not used)
19 0 (not used)
Reason:
Something wrong in program memory device
(A-EV1 software), bank 2.
Suggested action:
Replace A-EV1 SW with latest version.

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Failure type 14
Pressure comparison error
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 31
16 difference
17 monitor pressure
18 last difference.
19 0 (not used)
Reason:
Pressure measured from monitor and circuit
sensor board differs too much
Suggested action:
Test the pressure sensor boards with an external
reference. Test Zeroing valve function. Change
the failing zeroing valve or complete sensor
board. If no problem is found both pressure
sensor boards have to be changed.

Failure type 15
D_GENTIME
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 64
16 1 or 2
17 function pointer
18 0 (not used
19 0 (not used
Reason:
SW timer routine is failing
Suggested action:
Replace A-EV1 SW with latest version.

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Failure type 16
D_RECEIVE
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 65
16 67 or 79
17 0 (not used)
18 0 (not used)
19 0 (not used)
Reason:
External command to enter safe state
Suggested action:
Change to latest SW in A-ELEC

Failure type 17
Pilot press err.
EEPROM values
Index Value
15 10
16 < 4b0
17 0 (not used)
18 0 (not used)
19 0 (not used)
Reason: The pilot pressure measured during the
self-test was below 120 cmH2O. This regulated
to a lower limit of 75–85 cmH2O. This can result
in improper function of the expiration valve
membranes in the PCV mode.
Suggested action:

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Other problems
Problem Possible cause Action
Ventilator stays in Self-test No primary gas connected. Go to A-EV1 diagnostic page and
Bellows chamber not correctly check messages under status.
attached.
Bellows block not locked.
Bellows block gasket missing or worn
out.
Check the chamber gasket as well as
the overflow valve.
Broken fuse (the one that controls
valve voltage).
Broken inspiration valve, pilot valve,
pilot pressure regulator.
Big leak in driving gas side tube,
expiration valve, expiration valve
control.
Zeroing valve error in flow measuring
unit.
Ventilator stays in Self-test after Completely wrong ventilator flow Repeat calibration and make sure the
ventilator flow calibration. calibration have been performed. ventilator is in CAL mode.
Message on diagnostic page can be
"flow range error"
"Insp flow error"
Not possible to calibrate the ventilator If a completely wrong calibration has Perform procedure A or B to enter
after Ventilator Failure. been made the ventilator will fail in calibration mode:
self-check after power-up. The system Procedure A
will not respond to calibration
1. Power on the ADU.
commands.
2. Bypass System Checkout.
3. Enter Setup - Service (calibration
password) - Calibration.
NOTE: The steps above must be
performed very quickly before the
Ventilator Failure alarm is initiated
during the self-check.
Procedure B
1. Disconnect Air and O2 gas supply.
2. Power on the ADU.
3. Enter Setup - Service (calibration
password) - Diagnostic -
Pneumatic controls.
4. Reconnect Air and O2 gas supply.
5. Enter Setup - Service (calibration
password) - Calibration.

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Problem Possible cause Action

Not possible to set the Ventilator in Unit is still in Self-test and therefore it To enter calibration mode:
calibration mode. is not possible to enter the calibration 1. Enter the Service menu and
mode in a normal way. Calibration - Ventilator.
2. Return to previous menu and
select Ventilator Diagnostic menu.
3. Enter pneumatic controls
CAUTION Do not make any
changes on valves.
4. Return to Ventilator Calibration
menu and check that the text in
the mode selection field has
changed to Calibrating.
5. Perform calibration.
No ventilation and no "Tidal volume Expiration valve is leaking. Leak in Perform a System Check and if
not delivered" alarm. (The bellows driving gas side. not passed, check error stored in the
does not move or the movement is system checkout error log. Go then to
small compared to the set volume System check troubleshooting guide.
and the fresh gas flow is relatively
small.)
Pressure rises when pressurised Inspiration valve leaks into circuit Go to A-EV1 diagnostic page and
although fresh gas flow is zero. check messages under status:
Alarm message: Restrictor in the Bellows block may be Remove Bellows chamber and
- PEEP high and level unstable (rises blocked. Ventilator driving gas does Bellows.
with no of breaths). not reach the top of the overflow Inspect restrictor occlusion.
System Status Messages: valve.
The restrictor is it placed in the gas
- Fill bellows Be aware that not all A-BB have the channel going from the chamber to
- Can not reach PCV pressure. restrictor. the top of the overflow valve.
System check Clean restrictor or replace
- Compliance error in Auto Leak test. restrictor.
Ventilator slow start. Slow-start is the result of an • Check calibration of A-EV1 inlet
The ventilator has a slow start when Inspiration proportional valve that is regulator.
switching from MAN to AUTO mode. It not responding fast enough. In this • Calibrate the ventilator flow
may take several ventilator cycles situation the valve does not give sensor.
until the patient pressure in the enough flow to close the overflow
• Install ventilator software version
breathing circuit rises as expected. In valve in the bellows block (which is
.7.8.
some cases also the alarm(s) “Ppeak needed for building up the patient
pressure). • Perform:
Low” and “Cannot deliver set volume”
Test of inspiration valve
are initiated.
performance with A-EV1 SW .7.8.

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Test of inspiration valve performance with A-EV1 SW >7.8

Test Equipment
2L GE Healthcare manual bag P/N: 8570001
NOTE: It must be a 2L size manual bag.
Test restrictor (orange) P/N: 535335100.
Test procedure
1. Setup the ADU for System Checkout.
2. Enter System Checkout menu on ADU.
3. The AUTO Ventilation test must pass and system compliance must be within 2-5 ml/cm H2O to
proceed. If the compliance is larger, change to smaller tubing’s and repeat the Auto Ventilation
test.
4. Return to Normal screen.
5. Connect the 2L manual bag and the test restrictor to the Y-piece.
6. Setup the Ventilator as follows:
VC mode / TV=350ml / RR=6 / PEEP=Off / I:E=1:2 / Pause 25%.
7. Open the Air or O2 flow controller to 13-14.5 l/min.
8. Turn the Auto man switch to MAN mode and then back to AUTO mode again.
9. Flush the bellow to the top and make sure the manual bag gets totally filled.
NOTE: It is very important that the manual bag gets totally filled.
10. Switch to MAN mode and then direct back to AUTO mode.
11. Examine the pressure for 1 minute.

Accepted test result

The patient pressure (Pplat) must reach at least 10 cmH2O within the first breaths. If not see
troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting
If the test fails, perform the following steps and repeat the test:
1. Repeat test and make sure that the 2L manual bag connected to the Y-piece was totally filled
before going to step 10 (MAN and then directly back to AUTO).
2. Make sure EV-1 SW7.8 is installed.
3. Check that the bag is NOT leaking.
4. Check that the bag is a 2L manual bag.
5. Check that the system compliance is between 2-5 ml/cmH2O.
6. Check that the Ventilator’s flow and pressure sensors are calibrated correctly.
7. If after all the above steps have been performed and the test still fails, replace the Inspirational
proportional valve P/N: 850175.

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Deviating pressure curve

In VCV mode with a set PEEP it may be observed that the pressure curve has an extra pressure rise
just before the expiration phase starts (see figure below). If the pressure rise is above 1 cmH2O the
problem can be treated by:
1. Check that the side surface of the expiration valve unit membrane (the side against the seat) is
dry and without any grease. If the membranes feels little sticky, lime can be rubbed in on the
membranes surfaces. After this, the membrane surfaces should be blown with air to remove all
loose particles from the lime. Reinstall the membranes to the expiration valve unit and
calibrated the PEEP, following up with System Checkout.
2. Replace the membranes in the expiration valve unit and calibrated the PEEP, following up with
System Checkout.

Figure 42 Pressure curve

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Description of ventilator self test

Electronics checks
When the ventilator starts working, the start-up code is executed. The code consists of checks and
initializations.
Before any tests, there is a check if the ADU has been reset or properly switched on. If there has been
a reset, a program sets the unit in a safe state, immediately indicated by the alarm ‘Ventilator failure’.
If the ADU has been properly switched on, the operation of the most important electronic
components is checked.
Before any commands are accepted, the software version is checked between the main CPU and the
ventilator. Without the correct handshake, the system goes into safe state.
The electronics checks in order
1. HW-watchdog check
2. memory read and write check
3. program checksum
4. EEPROM value check
5. Memory is zeroed and interrupts initialized.
6. Valve exercise
The zeroing valves and both expiration valves have been implemented at start-up of the Ventilator to
increase the robustness of the self-test. The reason for this is that if an ADU has been out of use for a
prolonged period of time, there is a risk for sticking valves that can cause start-up problems of the
Ventilator during the self-test.
Exercising the zeroing valves will cause a rapid audible clicking sound during self-test. This
distinguishes version 7.6 from prior versions of software. Although it may seem unusual at first, it is
not a fault. The new self-test will take a total time of 70 seconds to execute.
If the communication with the Main software is working correctly, the A-EV1 proceeds into the next
phase of the Self-Test. The message Self-Test is the displayed on the ADU display and following
components and routine are executed automatically:
NOTE: The Self-Test can be initiated separately on the ventilator diagnostic page.

Wall pressure checks

Wall pressures are checked by:
• Closing both supply valves.
• Letting out all gas through the inspiratory valve.
• Opening the secondary driving gas supply and letting some gas out.
After this, the primary drive gas is selected and the self-check proceeds to calibration of the
inspiration valve. If the primary drive gas is missing, it is noticed in the beginning of the inspiration
calibration.
Acceptance limit: >2.5 bars.

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Inspiration valve calibration and verification

Inspiration valve is calibrated in seven points during the Self-Test. Calibration is verified in the middle
of calibration points. Information from these checks ensures that inspiratory valve is operating
correctly.
The calibration is verified halfway through the calibration to ensure that the inspiratory valve is
operating correctly.
The system should be able to deliver a flow of 80 l/min, otherwise the check fails.

Backup CPU check

In this check, the inspiratory valve is opened and a message that the backup CPU check is on is sent
to the MAIN interface. The message should be echoed back so that the backup CPU gets the
information. The backup CPU should close the inspiratory valve. The check is accepted if the valve is
closed and the inspiratory flow is cut.

Expiratory valves check

The inspiratory valve is opened and the expiratory valves (PEEP and Exp.) are closed. The expiratory
valves (PEEP and Exp.) are opened one after another. The pressure inside the ventilator should go
down within a specified time.

Flow sensor zero valve check

The Insp. valve is opened to approx. 25 l/min and the flow is measured. The Insp. valve is kept open
and the zero valve is opened. The flow, which should be close to zero, is measured.

Flow sensor check

The Insp. valve is opened to approx. 25 l/min and the flow is measured. The flow is also calculated
according to the position of the proportional valve (reference calibration). These two flows should be
close to each other. The accepted difference is ± 20%.

Pilot pressure level check

The pilot pressure is measured at start-up, as it requires switching the MUX valve away from the
chamber. The pilot pressure is measured and if it is outside the specifications, a status message
‘Pilot press err’ (‘Low pilot press’) is triggered. The message appears on the Service - Diagnostic
page’s status field. Accepted range is 250 to 310 cmH2O.

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System checkout troubleshooting guide

If the Manual or Auto mode leak tests fails, the failure reason including the %failure number will be
stored in the System Check - Check Log - Error History page to give a better technical description of
the error that has been logged.

Manual mode leak test

error/ Technical reason Possible cause

% no Suggested action
Ppeak = Pressure errors
5 Ppat >125 mmH2O To high pressure. APL - An extra pressure peak is detected during the test
valve not closed (may have been caused accidentally while
properly. handling the respiratory tubing or opening a flow
control.)
56,66,76, Pressure is rising in the
86 system. -The pressure was higher than 20 cmH2O at the
start of the Manual Leak test. Open APL valve to
98 Ppat (50 mmH2O) + Pressure has slowly decrease the pressure before adjusting it to 80
10 mmH2O < Ppat(80) increased. cmH2O

Leak = Leak errors

25 Ppat < 200 mmH2O and To low pressure
V(leak) > 6000 ml/sec because of leak. - The manual APL valve is still open
26 Ppat < 200 mmH2O and Patient pressure is not - The respiratory tubing and/or its connections are
Ppat > 100 mmH2O enough after 60 leaking
seconds. - The manual ventilation bag is leaking
55,65,75, Ppat < ¾ Pmax Big leak in the system. - A gas monitor is connected to the circuit and is
85 Pressure is below ¾ of sampling gas.
max pressure. - Following Leak Tracing Chart for Auto Leak Test in
94 Ppat (50 mmH2O) A small leak during a the “Technical Reference Manual”.
> Pat (80 mmH2O) longer time.
+ 50 mmH2O
100 Leak > 150mmH2O Leakage to large.
Switch = Auto/Man. switch errors
31,51,61, Auto/Man. switch - The position of the Auto/Man. selector has been
71,81 changed during test. altered during the test. Repeat the test.
HiFlw = Fresh gas flow detection errors
52,62,71, fgf > 2 l/min Fresh gas flow The Fresh gas flows not property closed. Close flow
82 detected. controls and repeat the test.
TIMEO and FAIL = Interruptions and Timeout errors
Any Test taken to long or Action Repeat test.
test has been
interrupted by Main
software.

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error/ Technical reason Possible cause

% no Suggested action
Discn = Disconnection errors
27 Ppat <= 100mmH2O Not enough pressure -
after 60 seconds.

Auto mode leak test

error / Technical reason Possible cause

% no Suggested action
Leak = Leak errors
8 12 mmH2O > Ppat > 21 Bellows not filled during - Leak in circuit tubing.
mmH2O the start-up phase of - Circuit tubing connected bad.
the test. Pressure is not
- Absorber leaks or connected wrong.
high enough after 15 s.
- Insp. or Exp. valve cover is leaking.
13,33,53, Ppat < 120 mmH2O Leak detected during
- Bellows block or bellows chamber not locked
73 one of the four
correctly.
measurement cycles.
Minimum patient - Bellows block chamber seal leaks
pressure. - Overflow valve cap not tightened sufficiently.
24,44,64, Ppeak > Ppat + 100 Leak detected during - Overflow valve or cap O-ring worn-out.
84 mmH2O one of the four - The Y-piece is not properly occluded.
measurement cycles. - Compact block leaking
Big leak, the pressure is - Bellows not mounted correctly.
lower than Ppeak – 100
mmH2O. - Check with other tubing and bellows block.
- Following Leak Tracing Chart for Auto Leak Test in
25,45,65, Ppeak > Ppat + 75 Leak detected during the “Technical Reference Manual”.
85 mmH2O one of the four
measurement cycles.
Moderate leak, the
pressure is lower than
Ppeak – 75 mmH2O.
100 Leakage >150 ml/min Test has gone through
the entire test but
leakage bigger than
150ml/min.
Coml = Compliance errors
15,35,55, compl < 1 ml/cmH2O Compliance error during - Big obstruction inside the bellows block.
75 one of the four - Replace bellows block.
measurement cycles.
Measured compliance
below lower limit.

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error / Technical reason Possible cause

% no Suggested action
14,34,54, Ppeak – Pendexp < 50 Compliance error during - One or more components in the breathing circuit
74 mmH2O one of the four have too large compliance.
measurement cycles. - To long tubing
Pressure difference is
- Silicon tubing is not recommended for use, it will
too small for calculation
increase the compliance in the system.
of compliance.
- Check connections and tubing.
16,36,56, compl > 10 ml/cmH2O Compliance error during
- Replace tubing.
76 one of the four
measurement cycles.
Measured compliance
above higher limit.
78 Pplatmax > Ppeak. The Compliance error during
difference between the one of the four
lowest and highest measurement cycles.
compliance is larger than Big difference between
0.7 ml/cmH2O. the four compliance
calculations.
Discn = Disconnection errors
4 Ppat > 12 mmH2O Bellows not filled during Big leak in circuit tubing.
the start-up phase of - Circuit tubing connected bad.
the test. Pressure too
- Absorber leaks or connected wrong.
low after 15 sec.
- Insp./Exp. valves covers are not installed.
17,37,57,7 Bottle > 170 mmH2O and Disconnection during
- Gasket underneath bellows block is missing.
7 Ppat < 120 mmH2O one of the four
measurement cycles. - The Y-piece is not occluded or a patient bag is
Too big difference connected to it.
between the bottle and - Overflow valve missing in bellows block.
circuit pressure. - Compact block has a big leak.
94 Ppat < 21 mmH2O Disconnection during - Fresh gas hose not connected between the
one of the four compact block and fresh gas outlet.
measurement cycles. - No test flow is coming from the fresh gas control
Bellows not filled after unit / check the O2 Test valve function.
10 sec. - Following Leak Tracing Chart for Auto Leak Test in
96 Ppat < 200 mmH2O Disconnection during the “Technical Reference Manual”.
the last fill-up cycle of
the bellows. Pressure
too low after 4 second.
PPeak = Pressure errors
12,32,53, Ppat < 270 mmH2O and Pressure or volume not - Inspiration flow can not pressurize the bellows for
73 Vol < 155ml. reached after 6 some reason. Repeat test with another bellows
seconds during the block.
inspiration phase. - Inspiration valve did not open.

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error / Technical reason Possible cause

% no Suggested action
23,43,63, Ppat(current) > Ppeak Pressure error detected An extra pressure peak is detected during the test.
83 during one of the four - Accidentally handling the respiratory tubing
measurement cycles. during the test.
Pressure is rising in the
- Flow controls not closed completely or have been
system
open during the test.
26,46,66, Pplatmax > Ppeak Pressure error detected - Accidentally pushed the O flush during the test.
2
86 during one of the four
- Inspiration proportional valve leak (23%).
measurement cycles.
Replace inspiration proportional valve.
Pressure is rising in the
system
HiFlw = Flow errors
22,42,62, fgf > 2 l/min Fresh gas flow detected. The flow controls have not been properly closed.
82 Close flow controls.
Switch = Auto/Man. switch errors
1,11,21,3 The position of the Turn the auto/man switch back and repeat the
1,41,51,6 Auto/Man. selector has auto leak test.
1,71, been altered during the
81,91 check.
TIMEO or FAIL = Interruptions and Time-out errors
Any Test taken to long or test Action Repeat test.
has been interrupted by Likely reasons to the “AUTO Timeout (100%)” time-
Main software. out error are:
- The operator has initiated the complete checkout
when the Ventilator is in the Self-Test. (Do not start
complete check before the ventilator Self-Test is
completed).
- Incorrect gas supply pressure to the ADU.
- Low pressure or leaking inlet regulator in the
A-EV1 (check inlet regulator calibration)
- Inspiration proportional valve faulty.

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Ventilator diagnostic page layout

Figure 43 Ventilator diagnostic page

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Voltages Sensors Status message during self test

Voltages measured at: Pressure Press se = Pressure sensors zeroed
+12 V (12.7 to 13.8 V) = Operating Pilot: = Pressure measured at pilot Insp cal = Inspiration valve
voltage for valve drivers regulator output calibration
+10 V (9.8 to 10,2) = Operating Note Insp ver = Inspiration valve
voltage for pressure sensors To monitor the pilot pressure verification
+5 V (4.75 to 5.25 V) = Operating correctly the calibration instruction Backup = Backup CPU test.
voltage for digital electronics for pilot pressure should be
Exp valv = Expiration valve check
followed. See the “A-EV1 calibration
-15 V (-14 to -17 V) = Operating Flw zero = Flow sensor zeroing valve
chapter”
voltage for analog electronics check
Bottle: = Pressure in bellows
+15 V (14 to 17 V) = Operating Flw sens = Flow sensor check
chamber
voltage for analog electronics
Circuit: = Pressure measured at Pilot pr = Pilot pressure check
Micro switch positions
patient side PEEP val = PEEP valve check
AUTO/MAN 1: = Position of the
Monitor: = Pressure measured at Status = messages
microswitch in AUTO/MAN switch
patient side The ventilator self test can be
AUTO/MAN 2: = Position of the
O2: = O2 supply pressure initiated and the different checks
microswitch in AUTO/MAN switch
Air: = Air supply pressure will be Noted.
Flow Failure messages are also shown
here (see Troubleshooting).
Flow measurement unit l/min.
Valve positions
Zero value, signal value in AD counts
and scaled flow value in l/min. Driving gas: = Indicates if the A-EV1
AD value = difference between zero uses primary or secondary gas as
value and scaled value (present drive gas
sensor values. Inspiratory: = Position of the
Inspiration proportional valve
Measured values Expiratory: = Position of the Exp.
pilot valve
Pplat: = Pressure
PEEP: = Position of the PEEP pilot
Peak: Highest patient pressure
valve
PEEP: Positive end expiratory
PEEP Prop.: = Position of the PEEP
pressure
proportional valve
EEPROM Storage: = Calibration
O2 Inlet: = Position of the O2 valve.
factor stored in the EEPROM
Air Inlet: = Position of the Air valve.
Ventilator exist:
YES = Communication OK
NO: = Not working
Settings Proposal accepted
For R&D use.
Cursor
Different parameters to be shown in
graphical form on the diagnostic
page, can be selected with the
cursor.

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Leak tracing
The purpose of this section is to give help and information on problems with passing the leak tests in
the System Check. Note that most problems are related to parts which are often handled and
washed, etc. The User’s Reference Manual covers the most probable sources of leaks. If the advice in
the User’s Reference Manual is not enough to solve a leakage problem, the following charts and tests
may be used for further tracing.
In the following three charts the theoretically possible sources of leaks are divided into several
groups. Which chart to follow depends on whether the auto leak test or the manual leak test or both
have failed. This is based on the assumption that there is one source of leakage. If there is a reason to
suspect that there are several sources of leakage, the other two charts should also be taken into
account.
Tests 1 to 3 in the charts, refer to service tests that are represented in “Ventilator test (Test 1)” on
page C-85 through “Test for Bellows block and bottom plate leakage (Test 3)” on page C-86.
These tests cover the areas and details represented in the chart.

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Leak tracing chart - Auto leak test failed

Figure 44 Leak tracing chart - Auto leak test failed

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Leak tracing chart - Manual leak test failed

Figure 45 Leak tracing chart - Manual leak test failed

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Leak tracing chart - Both auto and manual tests failed

Figure 46 Leak tracing chart - Both auto and manual tests failed

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Leak tests for service purposes

These tests are for detecting leaks in specific areas of the ventilator and the bellows block. The test in
“Ventilator test (Test 1)” on page C-85, includes expiration and inspiration valves, flow measurement
unit, drive gas cylinder, bottle pressure line from the bellows block bottom plate to the chamber
pressure sensor and zeroing valve as well as PEEP support line and peep support valve in the same
way.
The test in “Test for circuit and monitor pressure sensor lines (Test 2)” on page C-85, involves the
pressure lines to the circuit and the monitor pressure sensors and their zeroing valves.
The purpose of the test in “Test for Bellows block and bottom plate leakage (Test 3)” on page C-86, is
to identify leaks in the bellows block and the bottom plate of the ADU for service purposes. The
following procedure is for testing the possible points of leakage in Auto ventilation mode.

Ventilator test (Test 1)

1. Power On The ADU.
2. Connect the gas inlets to the central outlets.
3. Enter Pneumatics Control on the Ventilator diagnostic page and operate the expiration valves
(Exp. and PEEP on the diagnostic page). Close them both.
4. Remove the bellows block.
5. Connect a pressure manometer (cuff pump) to the driving gas hole in the bellows block bottom
plate with a suitable connector. See the figure below.
6. Pressurize the volume with the cuff manometer up to 30 mmHg.

Scavenging Driving gas Circuit and monitor pressure

PEEP support
bottle pressure
Figure 47 The channels in the Bellows Block bottom plate

7. Wait for a minute. A pressure drop of 2 mmHg in 10 seconds at 30 mmHg pressure corresponds
approximately to a 10 ml/min leakage. Pressure can also be observed from the output of bottle
pressure sensor on the diagnostics page of the ventilator.

Test for circuit and monitor pressure sensor lines (Test 2)

1. Remove the bottom plate gasket.
2. Connect the cuff manometer to the circuit and to the monitor pressure hole of the bellows
bottom plate. See the figure above.
3. Pressurize the circuit lines to 30 mmHg.
NOTE: Do not apply too high pressure to the lines as it may damage the pressure sensors.
4. A possible leakage can be detected by the pressure drop on the manometer or by the circuit
and monitor sensor values on the ventilator service menu.

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Test for Bellows Block and bottom plate leakage (Test 3)

1. Switch off the power and disconnect all gases.
2. Remove the bellows from the bottom plate.
3. Remove the upper left side panel.
4. Disconnect the drive gas tube from the bellows block bottom plate connection.
5. Connect one end of a circuit hose to the bellows block bottom plate drive gas tube connection
(the place from where the ventilator drive gas tube was removed).
6. Disconnect tube 511 at the A-EV1 multi-connector and connect a cuff pump with manometer to
the tube.
Tube 511
511

Drive gas tube

Figure 48 The location of drive gas tube and Tube 511

7. Relocate the bellows block with bellows chamber but without the bellows and then select Auto
mode.
8. Connect the other end of the circuit hose to the bellows block patient circuit connector, thus
forming a closed loop. See the figure below.
9. Pressurize the bellows block to 30 mmHg with the cuff pump. Wait one minute for stable
conditions. When the pressure drop is 2 mmHg in 10 seconds at 30 mmHg pressure, the
amount of leakage is around 30 ml/min.

Figure 49 Setup for leakage check of Bellows Block and bottom plates

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SPARE PARTS A-EV1

General
Table YES (Y) = To replace the spare part the A-EV1 should be removed from frame.
Table NO (N)= Spare part can be installed without removing the A-EV1 from frame.
XX = Depending where installed.
*) Parts compatible with the AS/3 ADU S/N: 293001 to 294000, 981001 to 981110

Parts complete A-EV1 module

Item Item description Order No. Y N

- Ventilator module Exchange (Without PSV option SW 10.0). A-EV1-00-X X
- Ventilator module New A-EV1-00-S X

Parts for connecting the A-EV1 to the frame

Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Seal 893161 X
2 Seal EV1 multiconnector 891713 X
3 Drive gas tube 891714 X
4 EV1 multiconnector 893401 X

3 4

Figure 50 The A-EV1 pneumatic multi-connector

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Parts behind the electronic cover

Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 DC/DC power board 896323-S* X
2 Fuses F2 F630 mA DC/DC board 511142 X
2 Fuse F2 1AT DC/DC board M1006319 X
3 Fuse F1 2.5A DC/DC board 511384 X
4 CPU board 889466-S X
5 EEPROM memory 13972* X
6 A-EV1 SW version 9.0 (can be installed in all units independent of ADU 898972-S X
Main SW version. Software without the optional ventilation mode PSV.
7 Electronic cover 893808 X
Note: To locate correct fuse rate for item 2, go to B-37.

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4 5 6

Figure 51 The Electronic Ventilator control unit (A-EV1)

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Cable

Item Item description Order No. Y N

- Cable between electronics and unit including seal grommet 889611 X

Figure 52 Cable

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Expiration valve unit

Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 O-ring 65363 X
2 Expiration valve cover 8504208-S X
3 PEEP valve membrane 886432* X
3 Expiration valve membrane 886432* X
4 O-ring 050083349 X
5 Gasket for exhaust cover 891071 X
6 Exhaust cover 893649 X

Figure 53 Expiration valve unit

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Parts inside the Electronic Ventilator (delivered after September 1998)

NOTE: To order sealing tape around chassis, see miscellaneous spares.

Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Expiration pilot valve 890759-S X
2 PEEP pilot valve 890758-S X
3 PEEP proportional 890960-S X

Figure 54 A-EV1 delivered after September 1998

1 2

Figure 55

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Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Air pressure sensor board 890404-S X
2 O2 pressure sensor board 890404-S X
3 Flow sensor circuit board including Zeroing valve 8500952-S X
4 Expiration valve unit 889616-S X

Figure 56 A-EV1 delivered after September 1998

4
PicAdu0603

Figure 57

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Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Connection board 889615-S X
2 MUX valve 889521-S X
3 Pressure sensor board with Zeroing valve (Bottle pressure) 891382-S X
4 Pressure sensor board with Zeroing valve (Monitor pressure), Zero 1 889520-S X
5 Pressure sensor board with Zeroing valve (Circuit pressure), Zero 2 889520-S X

Figure 58 A-EV1 delivered after September 1998

1 2 3 4 5

Figure 59

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Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Oxygen valve 610652700-S X
2 Air valve 610652800-S X
3 Pilot pressure regulator 8500169-S X
4 One-way valve(s) placed underneath each Air and Oxygen valve 8500221-S X

Figure 60 A-EV1 delivered after September 1998

Figure 61

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Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Pressure reservoir 572561 X
2 Inspiration proportional valve 8501705-S X
Inlet pressure regulator repair kit M1011895 X
A Clamp ring (Quantity 1)
B Membrane (Quantity 1)
C Valve seat (Quantity 1)
D Valve seat seal (Quantity 1)
E Valve (Quantity 1)
D Valve O-ring (Quantity 1)
____ Sealing tape (Quantity 1)
____ Instruction (Quantity 1)
3 Inlet pressure regulator 889734-S X
4 Pneumatic test connector for inlet pressure 646586-S X

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Figure 62 A-EV1 delivered after September 1998

A
3
1 B

C
4
D

2 PicAdu1128 F

Figure 63

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Parts inside the Electronic Ventilator (delivered before September 1998)

NOTE: To order sealing tape around chassis, see miscellaneous spares.

Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Pressure reservoir 572561 X
2 Inlet pressure regulator 889734-S X
3 Air valve 610652800-S X
4 Oxygen valve 610652700-S X
5 Inspiration proportional valve 8501705-S X
6 Flow sensor-zeroing valve for A-EV1 manufactured before 890978 X
September 1998. The Zeroing valve is not mounted to the flow
sensor board.
7 Flow sensor circuit board for A-EV1 manufactured before 884227-S* X
September 1998.
8 Pilot pressure regulator 8500169-S X
9 MUX valve 889521-S X
10 O2 pressure sensor board 890404-S X
11 Air pressure sensor board 890404-S X
12 Pressure sensor board with zeroing valve (Circuit pressure), 889520-S X
Zero 2
13 Pressure sensor board with Zeroing valve (Monitor pressure), 889520-S X
Zero 1
14 Pressure sensor board with Zeroing valve (Bottle pressure) 891382-S X
15 Expiration pilot valve 890759-S X
16 PEEP Pilot valve 890758-S X
17 PEEP proportional 890960-S X
18 Connection board 889615-S X
19 Pneumatic test connector for inlet pressure 646586-S X

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1 5 2 6 3 4 11 12 13
10

14

18

17

16

15

19 8

Figure 64 A-EV1 delivered before September 1998

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Bellows Block and APL valve

Item Item description Order No.

- Complete exchange Bellows Block including APL valve A-BB-00-X
- Complete Bellows Block including APL valve A-BB-00-S
1 Bellows Chamber 886876*
2 Bellows 887747
3 Overflow valve cap 889422*
4 Overflow valve O-ring 656498*
5 Metal flap valve for the overflow valve 90609*
6 Overflow valve membrane 889112*
7 Bellows bottom plate gasket (Mounted on A-AUF) 886394*
8 O-ring, Patient circuit connector 65374
9 Manual bag connector 64083-S
10 O-ring, manual bag connector 656507*
11 Conical occluder 884425*
12 APL valve sticker 893329*
13 APL valve 8503510-S
14 APL valve scaled label 8503037
15 to 21 Bellows bottom plate kit 8503116*
15 Bellows chamber gasket 886412*
16 Bellows bottom plate -
17 Screw, (Pozidriv) for bellows plate, 3 pcs required 61770*
18 Gasket U/SS, M5, 5.7x10, FPM M1000684
19 O-ring, 20 x 2, EPDM Bottom plate 65389*
20 O-ring, 4 x 2, VITON, SHORE 70 (Bottom plate), 3 pcs required 65394*
21 O-ring, 10 x 2, EPDM (Bottom plate), 2 pcs required 656499*

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2
18
3
17
4
16
5
15
6
14
19
13
20
12
21
11
7

9 10

Figure 65 Bellows Block A-BB and APL valve

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Item Item description Order No.

1 Screw for plate under bellows block 619392
2 Seal, bellows block lower plate. 886418*
3 Seal, between bellows block and upper plate. 886413*
2, 3, 4, 5 Restrictor kit (includes 5 of each item). 8501389-S

Figure 66 Exploded view of Bellows Block (upside down)

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Bellows Block spontaneous valve

Item Item description Order No.

1 Spontaneous valve A-BB 894613-S*

Figure 67 Spontaneous valve

Bellows Block bottom plate

Item Item description Order No.

- Bellows block bottom plate 891912-S*
1 O-ring 17,1x1,6 FPM70 (Between bottom plate and frame) 65364
2 O-ring, 10 x 2, EPDM (Between bottom plate and frame) 656499

Figure 68 Bellows Block bottom plate O-rings

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Item Item description Order No.

- Bellows block bottom plate 891912-S*
1 O-ring Bottom plate 65642*
2 O-ring Bottom plate 65364*
3 Screw Bottom plate 613240*
4 T-plate Bottom plate 894122*
5 Shaft guide Bottom plate 887118*
6 Screw Auto/Man. knob 619701
7 Auto/Man. knob 886399
8 HOOD for item 10 M1033511
8 HEX HEAD PLUG, M5 (Not intended for Luer port) 64697
9 GASKET, OL-M5 (Not intended for Leur port) 002068073
10 Luer port (sample gas scavenging port) M1032856
11 O-ring 20x2(MM) generic 65389

1 2 3 4

11

10

5 4 6 7

Figure 69 Exploded view of Bellows Block bottom plate

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APL valve

Item Item description Order No.

1 Valve head (APL valve) Teflon 889117*
2 APL valve O-ring (2 pcs) 656391*
3 Locking ring (APL valve) 8502636*
4 APL valve O-ring (1 pcs) 656505*

2
4

Figure 70 APL Valve

Gaskets for APL valve house

Item Item description Order No.

1 Gasket (APL valve), bayonet button cover 890506*

Figure 71 APL valve and valve house

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Item Item description Order No.

1-7 APL house, exhaust guide exchange kit 8503117*

1 2 3

5 6

Figure 72 APL house, exhaust guide exchange kit

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Auto/Manual mode switch

Item Item description Order No.

1 to 5 Auto/Man. valve repair kit 8502830
1 O-ring, 20 x 2, EPDM (Bottom plate & Auto/Man valve)
2 O-ring, 23 x 2, VITON, SHORE 70 (Auto/Man valve)
3 seal
4 O-ring, 26 x 2 VITON, SHORE 70 (Auto/Man. valve)
5 Lip seal, (Auto/Man. valve)
- Auto/Man. valve New 887095-S*

1 2 3 4 5

Figure 73 Auto/Manual mode switch

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Auto/Manual mode switch mechanism

Item Item description Order No.

1 to 5 Repair kit Auto/Man. switch mechanism 8503473
1 Spring
2 Switch cam
3 Switch spindle
4 Teflon washer
- Tool for Auto/Man. switch key 735093

1 2 3 4

Yellow
Red
Blue Green

Figure 74 Auto/Manual mode switch mechanism

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Auto/Manual mode switch cable

Item Item description Order No.

- Auto/Man. switch cable 884291-S

Figure 75 Auto/Manual mode switch cable

Figure 76 Micro Switches

Miscellaneous

Item Item description Order No.

- Sealing tape 8501943

Sealing tape

Figure 77 Sealing tape

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION A-ELEC

General description
This section describes the Central Electronics (A-ELEC) of the ADU. The electronics of the Fresh Gas
Control Unit (A-FGC1) and the Electronic Ventilator (A-EV1) are described separately.
The Central Electronics of the ADU consists of:
• Power supply
The power supply transforms and rectifies mains AC voltage into lower DC voltage. The DC
voltage is distributed to the consuming units via a power bus (VBUS). The VBUS has a battery
backup for mains power loss. The A-FGC1 and the A-EV1 have their own DC/DC converters for
generating proper voltages from the VBUS to the analog or digital circuits.
• Digital section for data processing
The digital section consists of:
• CPU board
The CPU board processes the information from the A-FGC1, A-EV1, keyboard and the
Anesthesia Monitor (AM) or Capnomac Ultima (when connected).
• Display controller board
The board feeds the information from the CPU board to the flat display.
• Flat display with keyboard
The flat display consists of a power supply and an 8-color LCD display with backlight. The
keypad, with its own CPU board, is also located in the display unit.
• Audio amplifier board
The audio amplifier board is located on the motherboard. Its function is to amplify alarm signals
to the loudspeaker from the CPU board.
• Auxiliary power outlets A-EO
The auxiliary power outlets are equipped with fuses for each outlet.
CAUTION The auxiliary power outlets are only energized when the power cord of the ADU is
connected, not when running on batteries.

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Figure 1 Principle of the Central Electronics

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Location of parts inside the Central Electronics

1 16

2 15

14
3

4
13

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Figure 2 The parts of the Central Electronics

Item Item description Item Item description

1 Motherboard 9 Battery charger board
2 On/Standby Connector for cable 10 Digipower board
3 Indicator LEDs 11 B-CPU4 board
4 Fuse 12 Software cartridge
5 Rectifier board 13 Video Controller board (B-disp)
6 Transformer (110/230V) 14 Fan
7 Main Fuses 15 Mains inlet
8 Potential equalization terminal 16 Mains outlet for monitor system

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Figure 3 Exploded view of the Central Electronics

Item Item description

1 Audio amplifier board
2 Loudspeaker
3 Mains Connection Board
4 Batteries

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Functional description of the circuitboards

Mains Connection Board
The function of the mains connection board is to supply mains voltage to the mains transformer and
to the external power outlet.
The mains voltage is connected to the board through the EMI filter. The same kind of filter is
connected to the board’s mains voltage external outlet. The fuses for the outlet are located inside the
unit.
The voltage selector switch is connected to the filter output via the ADU’s primary fuses. The selector
connects the mains voltage to the proper primary winding of the mains transformer. The two options
are 110V and 230V.
To protect the ADU from voltage spikes and to limit inrush current both VDRs (one for each voltage
range) and a NTC resistor are utilized.

Figure 4 Mains Connection Board

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Motherboard
The motherboard includes data, address, control and power buses which are needed for the
communication between the main CPU board and the other boards.
The ADU is powered by VRAW voltage from the rectifier board. The mother board contains two FET
switches which couple VRAW to the power bus (VBUS) when in mains use. Each one of these is
dimensioned to supply the entire ADU. Indication LEDs for both switches light when the unit functions
correctly. These FET switches are controlled by the On/Standby switch connected to the
motherboard.
The VBUS is connected to the A-FGC1 and A-EV1 modules through the digipower board, to the LCD
display through the display controller board and to the audio amplifier board.
The battery charger board is powered by VRAW voltage, so that the batteries are charged also when
the ADU is in standby mode.
On the motherboard there is also a power supply for mains voltage LED and voltage limiter for fan. The
voltage limiter is needed when VRAW is higher than 24V.

Figure 5 Motherboard

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Rectifier board
The function of the rectifier board is to rectify and filter the mains transformer output.
There are also comparators and switches that will turn off the output if the voltage is below 18 V or
above 36 V. The function of this feature is to protect the electronics from overvoltage and
undervoltage.

The output voltage of the board is VRAW and it powers the ADU when on mains power.

Figure 6 Rectifier board

Battery charger board

The function of the battery charger board is to charge the batteries when the ADU is connected to the
mains and to supply power from the batteries to the VBUS if the mains is lost and the ADU is on.
There are two independent sets of batteries, (totally 4 batteries 12 V 2 Ah SLA-type) each having its
own charger circuit. The charger is of the constant current type with the output voltage limited to a
level suitable for standby use. As the charging voltage is temperature dependent, the temperatures of
the batteries are measured.
The charger circuits also include test loads for the batteries, so that the condition of the batteries can
be monitored. The CPU controls the test load so that the battery voltage can be measured under load.
The charger circuits are disabled when the test load is applied.
The line comparator measures VRAW voltage and controls the battery switches. If VRAW drops below
20 V the batteries are connected to the VBUS and the ADU becomes battery powered. A signal from
the On/Standby switch is also controlling the function so that the unit also can be switched on and
off when on battery power.
The CPU can also read a signal from the line comparator. If the line signal goes inactive a ”Mains lost”
alarm is generated.
A shutdown comparator measures the battery voltage. If it drops below 20 V a shutdown signal is
sent thus causing a shutdown alarm: ‘Battery empty, go manual‘. This also triggers the shutdown
timer which, after a period of 30s, disconnects the batteries switches and the ADU is switched off.

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The main CPU measures battery voltages, currents and temperature. There is an A/D-converter and a
CPU bus interface logic for that purpose. These circuits are supplied from a separate +5V supply
powered from the VBUS.
Signals from the battery voltage and current measurement are amplified and scaled to the
A/D-converter input range of 0 to 10V. Voltages from all four batteries, currents from both battery
packs and temperature from battery pack A are measured. The eighth channel of the A/D-converter
is reserved for an external analog input.
The reference voltage for the A/D-converter is derived from +5V reference voltage. It is also used as a
reference for the line comparator, shutdown comparator and battery charger circuit.

Figure 7 Battery charger board

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Mains / Battery switching logic

The batteries are disconnected if:
• Mains power is available and the ADU is switched on.
• The ADU is in standby mode.
• The ADU was running on battery and has turned itself off after the batteries are discharged.
In all other cases the ADU gets its power from the batteries. The batteries are always put on charge
when the mains power is available. The battery logic is based on four comparators and one timer
circuit.

Audio amplifier board

The audio amplifier board is mounted on the motherboard. Its function is to amplify alarms signals
generated on the CPU board to the loudspeaker. It generates 1 W output power.

Digipower board
The digipower board converts the VBUS to +5V. It supplies the CPU and display controller boards.
The powerup and voltage monitoring circuit on the board provides a reset signal to the CPU and
display controller boards. The CPU must refresh the watchdog once every second; otherwise, a reset
signal is sent to the CPU.
Connectors for the A-FGC1 and A-EV1 contain VBUS voltage and serial communication lines.
The board also contains RS232 buffers for external serial communication.

Figure 8 Digipower board

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CPU board B-CPU4

The B-CPU4..01/02 is made with PC-technology components. Radisys chipset and PLD handle all
timing and signaling for an internal ISA bus. With B-CPU4..01/02 there is no external software
cassette.
Instead, there is onboard flash memory where software is loaded from a PCMCIA-card. The
B-CPU4..01/02 takes care of the ADU central processing.
The main features of the ADU B-CPU4..01/02 are:
• AMD 486DX4 or 486DX5 processor
• Internal clock frequency 75 MHz
• 16 MB SIMM-DRAM
• 4 MB program flash memory
• 8 kB static RAM with real-time clock
• 64 kB EEPROM memory
• 2 + 2 channels UART:
• 3 serial channels with signals in AC-logic level
• 1 serial channel signals in RS232-level
• Programmable alarm sound generator
• PCMCIA slot for software updates

Figure 9 The CPU board B-CPU4..01/02

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Figure 10 Block diagram of the B-CPU4..01/02

Control logic
I/O decoding and wait state generation takes place in the RADISYS R400EX chip and in the
EPM7128 PLD.
Hardware watchdog
An external watchdog circuit is located on the digipower board to supervise the program execution
and issues a reset pulse if the CPU stops. If a reset occurs, the ADU display will give the alarm
´Unexpected reset´ in order to prevent false information to be displayed on the screen.
SRAM M48T18
Lithium battery back-up 8 kB static RAM with a real-time clock.
CAUTION The IC contains a lithium battery. Discard the battery according to local regulations.
Software loading to the B-CPU4..01/02
A PCMCIA card is used for updating software on the B-CPU4..01/02 board. The boot-SW is used to
start the system and load the main-SW from the PCMCIA card to the NAND flash. The main-SW is
copied to the DRAM by the boot-SW prior to execution.
The ADU Service software card (PCMCIA) is a 4MB flash memory card that includes the ADU Main
software. It is used in service to download to the ADU processor board B-CPU4..01/02 memory. The
ADU software card can include 58 licenses, meaning that one software card can be used for
downloading the ADU Main software to 58 different ADU B-CPU4..01/02 boards.
CAUTION The software card is not write protected. Do not use the software card in any other
applications other than the ADU.

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You can load the software to 58 ADU B-CPU4..01/02 board from the Software Card. If the loading for
some reason would fail, the software can be loaded again to the same CPU..014 board, without
consuming a new license.
During the loading of the software there is a unique electronic number written from the CPU board to
the Software Card.
For every new CPU board that the software is downloaded to, a new license on the Software Card will
be used.

CPU board B-CPU2

The CPU board handles the central processing.
The main features of the CPU board are:
• 80486SLC processor
• Clock frequency 32 MHz
• Software cartridge interface
• 2 Mbyte DRAM
• 8 Kb battery backed up SRAM with real time clock
• 32 Kb EEPROM memory
• 4 channel UART:
• 3 channels with handshake signals in AC-TTL logic level
• 1 channels without handshake signals in RS232 level
• Programmable alarm sound generator
• 5 external and 3 internal interrupts
Control logic
I/O decoding and wait state generation takes place in GAL IC as well as in the processor itself. The
code memory (FLASH) and working RAM (DRAM) are designed to be linear, and static RAM and
EPROM are mapped in I/O space.
Wait state generators
The processor and the GAL IC have internal wait state generators for their predecoded chip select
pins. The other boards connected to the CPU bus also use the wait state generator in the GAL IC.
Halt detection
When the hardware detects HALT instruction, all CPU signals as well as all the outputs to the
motherboard are left floating in high impedance state. Only DRAM refreshment cycles continue to
occur. The HALT state will continue until a reset pulse from the digipower board is received.
External bus
External bus signals are AC-TTL logic level signals. Series resistors are used to limit signal ringing
when the signals change status. Additional signal filtering is performed in the motherboard.
Main peripherals
QUART 82C684
Four series channel Quart is used.
Sound chip SAA1099
IC SAA1099 is used as alarm sound generator.
SRAM M48T18
Lithium battery backed up 8 Kilobyte static RAM with a real-time clock.

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CAUTION The IC contains a lithium battery. Discard the battery according to local regulations.
Refresh watchdog
The processor must periodically refresh the watchdog timer on the digipower board to prevent reset
pulses.

Figure 11 CPU board block diagram

Software cartridge
The software cartridge contains the ADU Main software for the B-CPU2 board.
CAUTION The software cartridge cannot be disassembled. There are no serviceable parts
inside.

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Display controller board B-DISP

Specifications
Video output: both connectors and both resolutions, analog RGB, 0.2V to 1.1V, 0.8 Vpp, 75 ohm
Output data
Resolution 1984 × 512 pixels
Frame frequency: 65 Hz
Scan frequency: 34,7 kHz
Dot frequency: 80 MHz
Sync polarity: H/negative, V/negative, level TTL

Sync pulse
Horizontal Vertical
Front porch 0.40 μs 57.6 μs
Sync pulse width 1.20 μs 115.2 μs
Back porch 2.40 μs 460.8 μs

VGA resolution output data

Resolution 640 × 480 pixels
Frame frequency: 60 Hz
Scan frequency: 31.6 kHz
Dot frequency: 25 MHz
Sync polarity: H/negative, V/negative, level TTL

Sync pulse:
Horizontal Vertical
Front porch 0.640 μs 0.349 ms
Sync pulse width 3.520 μs 0.063 ms
Back porch 1.920 μs 1.019 ms

Functional description
B-DISP board is connected to the motherboard. The processor on the CPU board downloads program
through the CPU bus to B-DISP board.
System memory
The system memory contains the GSP software code. The memory consists of two 256k x 16 memory
banks
Frame memory
The frame memory contains digital display data. The size of the memory is 1 Mbyte making 1984 x
512 display resolution with 256 colors possible. The memory consists of four 256k x 8 VRAM memory
circuits.

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Video interface palette

The video interface palette reads the digital display data from the frame memory and converts the
data into analog RGB-signals. The synchronization signals for the conversion are generated by the
GSP.
The video interface palette is clocked by two pixel clocks. A 25 MHz clock is selected for VGA
resolution and a 40 MHz clock is selected for high resolution. The 40 MHz clock is internally converted
into a 80 MHz clock.
Graphics system processor (GSP)
There are four 16-bit registers in the GSP to which the host processor reads and writes data.
Display controller resolution
The resolution of the display controller depends on initialization of the GSP's registers and frequency
of the video oscillator.
Reset signal
Reset signal comes from the digipower board through the motherboard.
Monitor ID register
The monitor ID register contains a three bit (numeric values 0 to 7) monitor ID code. The register is
connected to pins 11 to 13 of the X3 D-connector. If no display is connected to the B-DISP board or if
the monitor ID code fails, 111 code is generated by pull-up resistors. If the ID code is 011 or 101, VGA
resolution is selected, otherwise high resolution is selected.

Figure 12 Display controller board B-DISP block diagram

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Connectors and signals B-DISP

15-pin D-connector on Display Controller Board, B-DISP, X2

Pin No I/O Signal Notes
1 O RED VIDEO 1 analog
2 O GREEN VIDEO 1 analog
3 O BLUE VIDEO 1 analog
4 I MON1ID2 monitor identification
5 - GND
6 O RED GND
7 O GREEN GND
8 O BLUE GND
9 - N/C
10 O SYNC GND
11 I MON1ID0 monitor identification
12 I MON1ID1 monitor identification
13 O HSYNC 1 TTL, CMOS
14 O VSYNC 1 TTL, CMOS
15 - N/C

26-pin D-connector on Display Controller Board, B-DISP

Pin No I/O Signal
1 O Red video (analog)
2 O Green video (analog)
3 O Blue video (analog)
4 I MON2ID2
5 I MON2ID1
6 – Ground
7 I MON2ID0
8 O Horizontal sync
9 O Vertical sync
10 O Red ground
11 O Green ground
12 O Blue ground
13 O Ground
14 O Ground/Sync ground
15 O +5 V
16 I On/Standby
17 O Ground
18 O Ground
19 I RxD RS232
20 O TxD RS232
21 O Brightness
22 O Contrast
23 O Audbufout
24 - Not connected
25 O 18 – 36 VDC
26 O 18 – 36 VDC

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D-LCCADU12 and D-LCC12W

Specifications

General
Display Panel Color TFT-LCD
Display size 12. 1/31 inch/cm
Pixel format (HxV) 800 x 600
Pixel pitch (HxV) 0.3075 x 0.3075 mm
Active area (HxV) 246,0 x 184.5 mm
Colors 262 144
Viewing angle Horizontal: 60° Vertical: 55°
Backlight type 2 pieces CCFT
Backlight life time 50,000 h
Brightness 300 cd/m2
Contrast ratio 300:1
Power consumption Approx. 15W
Display Interface cable (display cable) 1.5m

Dimensions
Including Frame 315 × 265 mm x 43mm (W × D × H)
Weight 2.8 kg.

Environmental requirements
Operating temperature 0 to +40°C
Storage temperature -20 to +60 °C
Atmospheric pressure 500 to 800 mmHg (660 to 1060 mbar)???
Humidity 0 to 85% non-condensing

Installation requirements
ADU system requirements to install D-LCCADU12
CPU board B-CPU4..01/02
Video controller board: B-DISP-01
ADU Main SW version: > 8.0
AM System requirments to install D-LCC12W
Video controller board: B-DISP, B-DISP19 or *B-DISPX
AM SW version: > *L-ANE01 (A) or greater
*B-DISPX requires D-LCC12W ..00Rev2 and AM SW > ANE03 rev.03.

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LCD Display D-LCCADU (Rev. 00, -01)

Specifications
General
Display size 10.4 inch
Display type Active matrix color LCD
Resolution 640 x 480 (R,G,B)

Dimensions
Outline (ComWheel included) (W × D × H) 315 × 74 × 265.5 mm / 12.4 × 2.9 × 10.5 in
Weight 3.5 kg / 7.7 lb.

Electrical requirements
B-DISP
Power consumption Approx. 14 W

Environmental requirements
Operating temperature 10 to 35 °C / 50 to 95 °F
Storage temperature -10 to 50 °C / 14 to 122 °F
Atmospheric pressure 500 to 800 mmHg (660 to 1060 mbar)
Humidity 0 to 85% non-condensing

Installation requirements
ADU system requirements to install D-LCCADU
CPU board: B-CPUP2-01. B-CPU4..01/02
Video controller board: B-DISP-01
ADU Main SW version: All
AM System requirements to install D-LCC10W
Video controller board: B-DVGA-03, B-DISP, B-DISP19
AM SW version: > ANE01
Functional description (general all)
The Displays includes a LCD Display module, Backlight module, LCD Interface (controller) board,
Keyboard, (earlier versions have a Command board with keyboard). The AM display includes an ON/
OFF switch and external keyboard connector.
The LCD Display is connected to the Display controller board (video board) with the interface calbe.
The raw power to the Display and serial communication (RS232) is transferred via the interface cable.
Video signaling between the Display controller board and the LCD Display takes place in analog form.
Incoming signals are buffered in the LCD-interface board and fed forward to the LCD Display module.

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Functional description
CAUTION The LCD display backlight inverter board runs on a high voltage. Do not touch the
board when power is on.
The LCD Display, D-LCCADU includes LCD Display module, LCD Interface board, and Command
Board with keyboard.
The LCD Display is connected to B-DISP display controller board with the interface cable.
Video signaling between the B-DISP or B-DVGA display board and the LCD Display takes place in
analog form (in 00 to 02 revisions it was in digital form). Incoming signals are buffered in the
LCD-interface board and fed forward to the LCD Display module.
Communication between the Display controller board and the Command Board takes place in RS232
serial communication channel D.
NOTE: B-DVGA rev. 01 and rev. 02 do not support D-LCCADU-XX-00. -01.
D-LCCADU-XX-00 requires B-DISP or B-DVGA rev. 03. Note: The test fail also if the O2 test flow or O2
wall supply is missing.

12.1" LCD module

Backligt
highvoltage LCD element
PSU

External
keyboard
connector
Membr ane

Applies to
keyboard

LCD Interface controller board D-LCC12W

On/Stby
Switch
Applies to
D-LCC12W

Membrane
keyboard Com
and LEDs Wheel

Connector for
interface
cable

Interface cable including video,

keyboard serial data and power

Figure 13 D-LCCADU12/D-LCC12W

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Figure 14 LCD block diagram

LCD Interface Board D-LCCADU12 and D-LCC12W

The LCD controller board is the interface between the Display interface board in ADU or AM and the
LCD element in the LCD module.
The following parts make up the board:
Graphic controller
The video signal from the ADU is a standard analog VESA 800 x 600 at 72 Hz, non-interlaced 0.2V -
1.1V, 0.8Vpp, 75 ohm RGB-video with horizontal and vertical sync. The signal is terminated with 75
ohm and fed to the GM2115 graphic controller where it is converted to a 6-bit digital RGB data
stream that is connected directly to the LCD element. A dotclock and enable signal for the LCD is also
generated. The GM2115 is clocked by a 14,31818 MHz crystal and uses spread-spectrum technique
to reduce the EMI generated. A serial EEPROM is used to store the setup data for the controller.
Keyboard controller
AN 87C51 CPU is used to control the membrane keyboards, the ComWheel, the external keyboard
(AM only), the LED’s and communicate serially with the ADU.
Power supplies
The controller board is connected to VBUS in the ADU that provides 18 - 36 VDC. On the controller
board the following voltages is generated: +12V, +5V, +3,3V, +2,5V. The inrush current is limited to
2A.

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Red video R0-R5

Green video G0-G5

B0-B5
Blue video GM2115
Horizontal sync 800 x 600
Graphics
Vertical sync LCD screen
Horizontal sync controller
Dot clock
Vertical sync
Enable

+12V
+5V
DC/DC
VBUS 18-36V +3,3V
converters
+2,5V

Green Led (AM only)

Membrane keyboard below screen

Tx data Membrane keyboard right of screen
Rx data (ADU only)
CPU
Com wheel
On/Off switch (AM only) 87C51
External keyboard (AM only)
STBY

Red Led Yellow LED

Figure 15 Block diagram D-LCCADU12 and D-LCC12W LCD Interface Board

LCD interface board

General
The LCD Interface board is the interface between the Display controller board and the LCD Display
component. The keyboard is also connected to the Interface board as seen on the preceding
diagram.
The incoming signal to the LCD Interface board is pure analog VGA - RGB with separate horizontal and
vertical synchronization signals as seen on the following diagram. The display element needs digital
RGB-signals, HSYNC, VSYNC, DOTCLK and a display timing signal DTMG. The DTMG signal indicates
that the digital RGB-signals are active.
The functions of this board are digitalization of the video signals, regeneration of the DOTCLK and
generation of the DTMG. The backlight driver is also located on this board.
Power supply
The DC/DC power supply is an isolated discontinuous mode flyback switcher. It has a current mode
PWM circuit and a separate FET switch on the primary side. The transformer has two secondary
windings, one for 5V and another for 12V. On the secondary side (5V), there is a separate chip on the
feedback path to drive the opto isolator.
Backlight unit
The backlight unit consists of two changeable tubes fed by a separate inverter board.

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Figure 16 LCD interface board block diagram

External connector D-LCCADU12 and D-LCC12W

NOTE: The table below applies also to the D-LCCADU, with some exceptins. See * in colum.

26-pin male D-connector at the end of the display interface cable

(End of cable attached to the display controller board side)
Pin No I/O Signal Notes
1 O RED VIDEO Analogue video red
2 O GREEN VIDEO Analogue video green
3 O BLUE VIDEO Analogue video blue
4 N/A ----------- Not in cable
5 I MOND ID 1 Connected to pin 18 (*N/A on D-LCCADU)
6 O GND Chassis
7 N/A ----------- Not in Cable
8 O Hsync Horizontal sync
9 O Vsync Vertical sync
10 O RED GND Video red ground
11 O GREEN GND Video green ground
12 O BLUE GND Video blue ground
13 N/A ----------- Not in cable (* GND Chassis D-LCCADU)
14 N/A ----------- Not in cable (* DCLK GND Chassis D-LCCADU)

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26-pin male D-connector at the end of the display interface cable

(End of cable attached to the display controller board side)
Pin No I/O Signal Notes
15 N/A ----------- Not in cable
16 I On/Standby Used for AM display
17 I GND Ground, VBUS return
18 N/A ----------- Not in cable (* GND D-LCCADU)
19 I RxD, V24 / Signal coming from Display
20 O TxD, V24 / Signal send to Display
21 O Brightness Not used (* Not connected D-LCCADU)
22 O Contrast Not used (* Not connected D-LCCADU)
23 N/A ------------ Not in cable
24 N/A ------------ Not in cable
25 N/A ------------ Not in cable (* 18-36 VDC, VBUS)
26 O 18-36 VDC VBUS

External connector configurations

The LCD Display has one external connector. Main connector is situated at the back. It is 13 pin Coax
D-connector and has pins for operating voltage (18 to 36 VDC), display signals, and serial
communication RS232.

LCD Display 13 pin Coax D-connector (main connector)

Pin No I/O Signal Notes
1 I Dirty Ground
2 I Intensity
3 I Hsync2 horizontal deflect
4 I Vsync2 vertical deflect
5 I Contrast
6 I 18 – 36 VDC
7 I GND
8 O RXDD RS232 from keyboard
9 I TXDD RS232 to keyboard
10 I On/Standby active when low
A1 I Blue GND & Blue video 2
A2 I Green GND & Green video 2
A3 I Red GND & Red video 2

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26-pin male D-connector at the end of Interface cable (ADU, Display controller
board side)
Pin No I/O Signal Notes
1 O RED VIDEO2
2 O GREEN VIDEO2
3 O BLUE VIDEO2
4 BLANK not used
5
6 O GND chassis
7
8 O Hsync2 horizontal deflect
9 O Vsync2 vertical deflect
10 O RED GND
11 O GREEN GND
12 O BLUE GND
13 O GND chassis
14 O DCLK GND
15 not connected
16 On/Standby GND
17 O Dirty GND
18 O Dirty GND
19 I RXDD RS232 from keyboard
20 O TXDD RS232 to keyboard
21 not connected
22 not connected
23 not connected
24 not connected
25 O 18 – 36 VDC
26 O 18 – 36 VDC

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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS A-ELEC

General procedures before and after repair of the A-ELEC module
CAUTION During any handling of circuit board make sure that you maintain protection against
electrostatic discharge (ESD).
CAUTION Handle the electronics parts carefully by always using electrostatic discharge
protection bags for storage of the parts.
Necessary tools: Standard tools described in the TRM.

The following can be replaced without taking out the A-ELEC from the ADU frame:
• CPU board (both B-CPU2 and B-CPU4)
• Digipower board
• Display controller board, B-Disp
• Software cartridge (applies to A-ELEC with B-CPU2)
• Downloading software with PCMCIA card (applies to A-ELEC with B-CPU4)

Procedure before repair

1. Turn the ADU Off and disconnect the main power.
2. Disconnect pipeline supplies; close cylinder valves.
3. Remove the ADU back cover by unscrewing the (8) Allen screws.

Figure 17 The back cover

4. Remove the Auxiliary outlet box A-EO (2) Allen screws.

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Figure 18 The auxiliary outlet box

Procedure after repair

1. Reinstall the covers.
2. Reconnect the pipeline pressure and mains power.
3. Perform the Central Electronics section of the Functional Check, refer to part I chapter 5.
4. Perform the System Checkout.

Removing and installing the A-ELEC from the ADU frame

Procedures
1. Remove the ADU frame left side cover, see the figure below.

Figure 19 The frame left side cover (view from behind)

2. Remove the left hand side frame panel (viewed from the back of ADU) and disconnect On/
Standby switch cable from the according to figures below.

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Figure 20 Disconnecting the On/Standby switch cable

3. Remove the four Allen screws as figure below and lift out the A-ELEC.

Figure 21 Removing four Allen screws

4. To reinstall A-ELEC to frame perform step 1 to 3 in reverse order.

Replacing the CPU board (B-CPU4 and B-CPU2)

NOTE: After installing a new CPU board the ADU will re-load factory default configurations.
Upon completion of this procedure:
• The country and user specific configurations must be reconfigured after installing a new CPU
board The country and user specific configurations must be reconfigured (Ref: TRM part I
section 3 Installation Instructions, and URM section 5).
• The event and error logs, system running hours, gas usage data and ADU serial number will be
set to zero (A-AUF ID number will always be zero (O) in electronic form on the service menu).

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Procedures
1. Disconnect all interfacing cables connected to the CPU board, Digipower board and the Display
controller board.

Figure 22 Cable connections

2. Remove the EMC grid plate by unscrewing the three Pozidriv screws.

Figure 23 EMC grid plate securing screws

Figure 24 EMC grid plate

3. Loosen the two Pozidriv screws that secure the “old” B-CPU board and remove it. Install the new
B-CPU board and secure it with the two previously removed Pozidriv screws according to figures
below. Note that B-CPU4 does not include the software cartridge.

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Figure 25 B-CPU2 board securing screws

Figure 26 B-CPU4 board securing screws

4. Install the new CPU board and make sure that the board fully contacts the connector in the
motherboard.
5. Reinstall the EMC grid plate, cables and back cover in reverse order.
6. Reconnect the gas supply and mains power.
7. Turn on the ADU and verify the software version number apples on the ADU display during
start-up.
8. Perform country and user configuration.
NOTE: All new B-CPU boards come configured with factory defaults. This means the O2 flow bar will be
on the left side of the N2O flow bar, also the gas colors may be different.
To change the flow bar location, it is necessary to have the distributor password.
To change the colors on flow bars, it is necessary to have the factory password.

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Downloading the ADU main software with PCMCIA card to B-CPU4

NOTE: After installing the software the ADU will re-load factory default configurations.
Upon completion of this procedure:
• The country and user specific configurations must be reconfigured (Ref: TRM part I section 3
Installation Instructions, and URM section 5).
Installation procedure
1. Loosen the two Pozidriv screws that secure the cover of the card drive slot on the B-CPU4..01/
02 circuit board and slide the cover to the left.

Figure 27 Card drive slot location

2. Insert the software card into the card drive slot as shown below, and firmly push the card in
position. Do NOT use excessive force!

Figure 28 Inserting the PCMCIA card Figure 29

3. Reconnect the gas supply and mains power. Turn on the ADU.
4. After 30 to 80 seconds, verify the Main software version number displayed on the start-up
screen agrees with software version number on the PCMCIA card. If not, turn off the ADU and
verify the card is correctly installed.
Note: The version number can also be checked in the ADU service view.
5. Turn ADU mains Off and remove the software card.

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6. Disconnect the gas supplies.

7. Slide the drive card cover back and tighten the two Pozidriv screws that secure the cover.
8. Apply the self-adhesive label that is supplied with the kit onto the drive card cover.

Figure 30 Label location

9. Document the A-AUF ID and B-CPU4..01/02 serial numbers on the log sheet (last page in this
instruction).
10. Re-install the back cover and connect mains power.
11. Reconnect gas supplies and turn on the ADU.
12. Verify that the ADU screen appears normal and no errors are present.
13. Perform country and user configuration.
NOTE: The PCMCIA card SW has factory default configuration loaded. This means the O2 flow bar will
be on the left side of the N2O flow bar, also the gas colors may be different. To change the flow bar
location, it is necessary to have the distributor password. To change the colors on flow bars, it is
necessary to have the factory password.
14. Perform System Checkout (there are not needed to perform Functional Checkout after down
loading software).

Replacement of software cartridge in B-CPU2

Upon completion of this procedure:
• It is not necessary to take out the A-ELEC from the ADU Frame
• The country and user specific configurations must be reconfigured after installing a new Main
software cartridge (Ref: TRM part I section 3 Installation Instructions, and URM section 5).
1. Remove the EMC grid plate by unscrewing the three Pozidriv screws.

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Figure 31 EMC grid plate securing screws

Figure 32 EMC grid plate

2. Loosen the two Pozidriv screws that secure the software cartridge and remove it.

Figure 33 Software cartridge securing screws

3. Install the new software cartridge and secure it with the two previously removed Pozidriv
screws.
4. Reinstall the EMC grid plate and back cover in reverse order.
5. Reconnect the pipeline pressure and mains power.
6. Turn on the ADU and verify that the new software version number is displayed on the ADU during
the start-up.
7. Perform country and user configuration.
NOTE: All new Main software comes configured with factory defaults. This means that the O2 flow bar
will be on the left side of the N2O flow bar, also the gas colors may be different. To change the flow bar
location, it is necessary to have the distributor password. To change the colors on flow bars, it is
necessary to have the factory password.

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8. Perform System Checkout (it is not needed to perform Functional Checkout after replacing the
software cartridge.)

Replacing the B-DISP or the Digipower board

1. Disconnect all interfacing cables connected to the CPU board, Digipower board and the Display
controller board.

Figure 34 Cable connections

2. Remove the EMC grid plate by unscrewing the three Pozidriv screws.

Figure 35 EMC grid plate securing screws

Figure 36 EMC grid plate

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3. Loosen the two Pozidriv screws that secure the board that will be replaced and remove it. Install
the new board and secure it with the two previously removed Pozidriv screws according to
figures below. Make sure that the board fully contacts the connector in the motherboard.

Figure 37 Securing screws for Digipower board (left) and B-DISP board (right).

4. Reinstall the EMC grid plate, cables and back cover in reverse order.

Replacement of the mains board

For replacing the mains board the A-ELEC must be taken out from the ADU frame
1. Remove the top plate from the A-ELEC by removing three screws (1) and unlocking two screws
(2) as figure shows below.

Figure 38 Removing top plate from the A-ELEC

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2. Remove the A- ELEC1 side cover by unlocking the 5 screws as shown in figure below.

Figure 39 Removing the A- ELEC1 side cover by unlocking screws

3. Remove the 4 screws securing the Main board see figure below.

Figure 40 Screws securing the mains board

4. Disconnect the green/yellow cable for the Mains board as figure below.

Figure 41 Disconnecting the green/yellow cable from the mains board

5. Disconnect the three transformer cables from the mains board

Transformer cable Mains board socket connection

Blue X8
Black X7
Brown X6

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NOTE: On A-ELEC modules with power conversion kit installed (a label with the text "8503007
INSTALLED" is applied on the back of the A-ELEC) has the transformer cables other colors: X8 Blue /
X7 Green / X6 White.

X8 X7 X6

Figure 42 The three transformer cables

6. Disconnect the three remaining cables connected to the Mains board

X5 marked 5, X6 marked 4, X7 marked 3.

Transformer cable Mains board socket connection

No. 5 X5
No. 4 X4
No. 3 X3

X3

X4

X5

Figure 43 Transformer cables connected to mains board

7. Install the new mains board and covers in reverse order. Make sure that the speaker board is
correctly installed as figure below shows, before reinstalling the covers.

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Figure 44 Speaker board

Replacement of the rectifier board

For replacing the rectifier board, the A-ELEC must be taken out from the ADU Frame
1. Follow steps 1 to 3 in previous instruction "Replacement of mains board".
2. Disconnect the Green/Yellow cable for the mains board (figure below) and put it aside without
disconnecting the cables connected to the mains board.

Figure 45 Disconnecting the green/yellow cable from the mains board

3. Disconnect the following cables from the connectors on the rectifier board:

Cable Rectifier board socket

connection
Connector with 5 wires X1
Yellow X2
Black X3

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X1
X3
X2

Figure 46 Rectifier board socket connections

4. Remove the two screws securing the rectifier board and take out the board from the A-ELEC.

Figure 47 The screws securing the rectifier board

5. Remove the rectifier board from the A-ELEC and install a new one.
6. Before reinstalling the covers, make sure that the speaker board is correct installed as the
figure below shows.

Figure 48 The speaker board

Replacement of the battery charger board

For replacing the battery charger board the A-ELEC must be taken out from the ADU Frame
1. Following the step 1 to 2 in previous instruction "Replacement of Mains board".
2. Disconnect the following wires connected to the battery charger board connections X2, X3, X4
and X5.

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X5 X3

X4 X2

Figure 49 The battery charger board

3. Remove the EMC grid plate by unscrewing the three Pozidriv screws.

Figure 50 EMC grid plate securing screws

Figure 51 EMC grid plate

4. Loosen the two Pozidriv screws that secure the battery charger board and remove it. Install the
new board and secure it with the two previously removed screws according to figures below.
Make sure that the board fully contacts the connector in the motherboard.

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Figure 52 Screws that secures the battery charger board

5. Reinstall all parts in reverse order.

6. Before reinstalling the covers, make sure that the speaker board is correctly installed as figure
below shows.

Figure 53 The speaker board

Replacement of batteries

Pb

Follow the instructions in the “Maintenance” section in this manual.

NOTE: All four batteries must be exchanged at the same time

Repair Instructions for D-LCCADU

General repair information D-LCCADU
The repair instruction in this Manual are limited to:
• Replacement of the display D-LLCADU and D-LCC10W in ADU.
• Replacing LCD display element.
• Replacement of back light tubes.
• Replacing key stickers.
For other instruction, refer to the exploded views in spare part section of this chapter and
GE Healthcare Technical Reference Manual for S/5 TM Anesthesia Monitor.

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Repairs for the display D-LCC10W are outlined in the GE Healthcare Technical Reference Manual for
S/5 TM Anesthesia Monitor.
Replacement of displays D-LCCADU/D-LCCADU12 and D-LCC10W/D-LCC12W

1 2

Figure 54 D-LCCADU (1) and D-LCC10W (2)

1. Turn off the ADU and disconnect the mains plug from the wall socket.
2. Remove the top-shelf (4 Allen screws). See figure below.

Figure 55 Removing the Allen screws

There are two alternative ways to replace the displays:

A) If the display, including its cable, will be replaced, the ADU back cover must also be removed
and the display cable must be disconnected from the A-ELEC alternative the AM.
B) If only the display will be replaced, the ADU back cover does not need to be removed. The
display cable can be disconnected from the display side by removing the display cable cover and
then disconnect it.
3. Remove the two screws as the figure shows below from the display that will be replaced.

Figure 56

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4. Replace the display according to alternative A or B above.

5. Install all parts in reverse order.
6. Setup correct display resolution (VGA/SVGA) in accordance with ADU or AM install menu.
NOTE: D-LCC12ADU and D-LCC10W requires SVGA resolution.
NOTE: Only ADU Main SW 8.0 and higher supports to set SVGA resolution.
NOTE: The S/5 AM will automatically choose SVGA resolution on all display D-LCC12W from s/n:
250396.
7. Perform the Display and keyboard check that is outlined in the Functional Checks (see chapter
“Maintenance”).
8. Perform a System Checkout.
D-LCCADU LCD display disassembly and reassembly
Disassemble the LCD display according to the following procedure. Please refer to the exploded view
of the LCD display.
NOTE: Wear a static control wrist strap and soft cotton gloves (lint free) when handling the LCD
Display parts. Do not touch the connector pins.
1. Place the LCD Display on a flat surface with the front side downwards.
2. Remove the screws (x4) in the corners of the rear panel.
3. Lift the rear panel gently, disconnect the cable(s) and put the rear panel aside.
4. The Command board PCB are detached by disconnecting the cable connectors and removing
the screws (x2).
Reassembly of the LCD Display is made in reverse order. Make sure that all connectors are properly
connected and that the cables are not pinched between the covers.
Replacing the backlight tubes
1. Disconnect the folio cables (2 pcs) by pulling the connector’s front part in the direction of the
cable.
2. Disconnect the other cables from the LCD interface board.
3. Unscrew 5 screws and pull out the lid.
4. Detach the connector of the backlight tube from the inverter board.
5. Unfasten the two screws which hold the backlight tube and pull it out together with the clamp.
6. Locate the two new backlight tubes, fasten the screws, and connect them to the inverter board.
7. Attach all the parts, and make sure that the folio cables are connected properly. Make sure that
the folio cables are routed at the bottom and run straight before locking the connector.
Replacing key stickers
1. Remove the old sticker.
2. Remove the remains of removed sticker and clean the surface with fine spirits (C2O5OH).
3. Apply the new sticker.

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Error messages from the A-ELEC
Normal operation messages

Message Condition Recommended action

“Charge” In battery icon Battery capacity test indicates Keep ADU connected to mains power supply.
less than 80% Normal battery charging in progress. Keep the
Mains power on for 4h to fully charge the batteries.
Batteries empty Go manual SHUTDOWN signal is activated. Make sure that the ADU is connected to mains
“Empty” –text inside battery icon. power and turned on. Follow the battery
troubleshooting guide.
LED next to “Silence Alarms” –key is
flashing RED.
Mains power lost LINE signal status is turned from Check if the ADU:
ON to OFF. - Power cord disconnected
Battery icon showing capacity. – mains fuses or the rectifier board fuse are
blown
– mains over or under voltage. ADU is switched
to battery operation. ADU will be switched back
to mains voltage operation when mains voltage
is back to nominal mains voltage range.
System check bypassed Bypass Check is selected in Perform Full check or separate test.
System check menu.
Patient monitor removed Install/Interfacing: Monitor is Gas Check in the ADU Install menu that the
or Multi. Interface between the connection of monitor is correctly done.
ADU and patient monitor is set up Check interfacing cable between the ADU and
but disconnected. monitor is setup correctly.
Volume monitor removed Connection lost between the ADU Check in the ADU Install menu that the
(this message only applies when and the Monitor. connection of monitor is correctly done.
French version have been set to Check interfacing cable between the ADU and
YES in Install config. Menu monitor is setup correctly.

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Display Software has restarted Main software has restarted. 1. Observe the information on the Patient
NOTE: Message applies only to During the restart, the Ventilator Monitor for patient conditions.
ADU with Main SW 9.0 or and Fresh Gas Control units 2. If adjustment to ventilation is needed during
higher. continue to deliver gas as set, but the restart of the display, switch to MAN
you will be unable to adjust the mode and ventilate manually as needed
ventilator settings. Fresh gas flows until step 4.
and a nest he tic agent settings 3. Follow the inspired/expired concentrations
can be adjusted, but the settings of gases on the Patient Monitor and adjust
are not displayed on the screen. concentration settings if needed.
After the display has been 4. When the display has restarted, the alarm
restarted, parameter and alarm message ‘Display SW has been restarted’
settings may be adjusted again. and the messages ‘Check Ventilator
Settings’ and ‘Check alarm Limits’ are shown
in the alarm message field.
5. Acknowledge the alarm ‘Display SW has
been restarted’ by pushing the Silence Alarm
key. When the alarm is acknowledged, the
alarm message is removed from the alarm
message field and appears again as a
message in the general message field.
NOTE: The message ‘Display SW has been
restarted’ remains in the general message field
until the ADU has been restarted using the ON/
Standby switch.
NOTE: Only parameter and alarm settings will be
restored to the values before the reset. Changes
to the screen layout not saved using the Install
menu will be lost.
6. Check the ventilator and alarm settings.
NOTE: After checking the ventilator / Alarm
settings, the messages “Check Ventilator
Settings” / “Check Alarm Limits” is removed
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Error condition messages

Message Message in Caused by Recommended action Err

in normal diagnostic page Log.
screen
Shutdown HW shutdown act SHUTDOWN –signal is Change battery charger
active when running on board.
mains power (LINE=ON)
Battery HW charg err A/B When on mains power the Change battery charger X
failure battery pack A, B voltage is board.
less than 26 V and
charging current less than
0.2 A. See also battery
failure troubleshooting
guide.
Battery HW charg cur The battery charging Change battery charger X
failure A/B fail current of pack A, B is more board.
than 1.0 A
See also battery failure
troubleshooting guide.
Battery HW test cur During battery test the Change battery package or X
failure A/B fail current drawn from the battery charger board.
battery pack A / B is <
0.1 A or > 0.3 A
See also battery failure
troubleshooting guide.
Battery HW run cur When running on battery Change battery package or X
failure A/B fail power, the current drawn battery charger board.
from battery pack A / B is <
0.1 A
See also battery failure
troubleshooting guide.
Battery HW battery Battery A1 / A2 voltage • Discharge/Recharge X
failure A1/A2 fail differs more than 0.5 V the batteries.
On units with main from the average of the • Change battery
software version four battery voltages package A.
<6.2/7.2b See also battery failure
troubleshooting guide.
Battery HW battery Battery B1 / B2 voltage X
failure B1/B2 fail differs more than 0.5 V • Discharge/Recharge
On units with main from the average of the the batteries.
software version four battery voltages
• Change battery
<6.2/7.2b See also battery failure package B.
troubleshooting guide.

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Message Message in Caused by Recommended action Err

in normal diagnostic page Log.
screen
Check HW battery Battery A1 / A2 voltage • Discharge/Recharge X
Battery A1/A2 fail differs more than 0.75 V the batteries.
On units with main from the average of the • Change battery
software version four battery voltages package A.
≥ 6.2/7.2b. See also battery failure
troubleshooting guide.

Check HW battery Battery B1 / B2 voltage • Discharge/Recharge X

Battery B1/B2 fail differs more than 0.75 V the batteries.
On units with main from the average of the • Change battery
software version four battery voltages package B.
≥ 6.2/7.2b. See also battery failure
troubleshooting guide.

Battery HW temperature The temperature is less Has ADU been in normal X

failure low than 10 °C. room temperature for over
See also battery failure 4 hours?
troubleshooting guide. Check battery temperature
sensor assemblies.
Battery HW temperature The temperature is more Is the ambient temperature x
failure high than 55 °C degrees. high?
See also battery failure Check that module cooling
troubleshooting guide. fan is in operation and dust
filter is clean.
Change temperature
sensor assemblies.
Battery HW ad error Error in battery sensor Change battery charger X
failure On units with main conversion hardware. board.
software version
≥ 6.2/7.2b.

System N/A System is not yet ready to Stop pressing keys for a N/A
Busy process new keyboard while.
commands.
Un- N/A System Reset. See “Unexpected reset” on N/A
expected page D-54
reset in
startup
screen

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Message Message in Caused by Recommended action Err

in normal diagnostic page Log.
screen
Keyboard N/A “Keyb. failure” –text is Check display cable x
failure displayed in Ventilation Replace display
field.
LED next to “Silence
Alarms” –key is flashing
RED.
ROM failure N/A Check sum error found in On CPU2 board change the N/A
the EPROM. Main SW cassette.
Startup screen will stay On CPU 4 board reload
permanently and the Main SW.
system cannot be
operated.
RAM failure N/A Read and write test of RAM Replace CPU board. N/A
fails.
Startup screen will stay
permanently and the
system cannot be
operated.
EEPROM N/A NOTE MESSAGE “EEPROM Replace CPU board. N/A
error Error” will stay for 60
seconds after startup.
SRAM error N/A NOTE MESSAGE “SRAM Replace Battery SRAM. N/A
Error” will stay for 60 Replace CPU board.
seconds after start-up.
Display error Display controller Display failure will be Replace the display N/A
fails. Either the card reported when the start-up controller board B-Disp.
is loose or broken. routine cannot copy data
to the GSP-board
memories. More correct
would be Display memory
failure.
Startup screen will stay
permanently and the
system cannot be
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Battery failure troubleshooting guide

• When the ADU gives intermittent ‘Battery failure’ message on the main screen the most likely
cause is not an actual malfunction in the batteries or on the battery charger board. This
document will describe how you can test and determine the root cause of battery problems,
with the help of service menus.
• Enter the Diagnostics/ Central Electronics/ Battery menu (see figure next page).
• Try to repeat the problem by:
1. Starting Manual - Battery Test from the menu
2. or with Discharge -Recharge Cycling Test
3. or disconnecting/connecting mains
• Write down the data values while performing troubleshooting.
• Check error conditions from Error History and compare the HW
errors to Typical Error Messages.
• Verify/compare the results to Typical Diagnostics Values to determine if the cause is due to
intermittent battery failures.

Figure 57 Battery diagnostic page

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Most typical battery problems and solution

Symptom Error message Cause Action

Battery failure HW battery A1/A2 One of the four • Discharge/Recharge the
After long storage* or B1/B2 fail batteries differ batteries.
more than 0.5 V • Replace battery.
• Replace battery charger
board.
Battery failure HW battery A1/A2 One of the four • Replace battery charger
(intermittent)* or B1/B2 fail batteries differ board.
more than 0.5 V • Replace battery.
Battery failure HW battery A1/A2 One of the four • Discharge/Recharge the
(with new or B1/B2 fail batteries differ batteries.
batteries)* more than 0.5 V • Replace battery
Battery failure HW run cur A/B fail During battery • Perform Battery test.
power the current • Replace battery charger
drawn from battery board.
pack A / B is < 0.1A
• Replace battery.
Battery failure HW test cur A/B fail During battery test • Perform Battery test.
the current drawn • Replace battery charger
from battery pack A board.
/ B is > 0.3 A
• Replace battery.

*) This only applies to units with main software version <6.2/7.2b. In main software 6.2/7.2b the “Battery
Failure” alarm message has been replaced with “Check Battery”. Also the limit for triggering the alarm has
changed to 0.75 V.

Verifying the operation by functional check and manual battery test

To test the condition of the battery system while the ADU runs on main power go the battery
diagnostic page and select ‘Start Test’. Watch all four voltages, they should drop towards 13V. Now
select ‘Stop Test’ and watch the charging currents, they should increase to 0,45 to 0,55 A for a short
period and then go back to normal charging which is 0,01 to 0,05A for fully charged batteries. When
you run this test the front of the charger board will get warm because the resistors used to load the
batteries during the test is mounted against the front.
NOTE: This test does not work if you run the unit with battery power.
If no charging occurs or if it is wide out of range replace the battery charger board first.

Typical diagnostics values

Below are figures from the diagnostic page that can be used to compare values from the
troubleshooting.
A) Typical values for an ADU with fully charged batteries running on mains
Voltages (V): 13 to 14 V
Charging: 0,01 to 0,05A *)
Test: 0,15A to 0,19A

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Discharging: - - -
Capacity (%): Over 100, usually between 110 and 120%
Temperature (C): 24 to 30 degrees
*) Because of the resolution of the AD converter sometimes a small negative charging current can be
displayed (-0,01A).
B) Typical values for an ADU with empty batteries that just started to charge
Voltages (V): 11 to 12 V
Charging: 0,45 to 0,55A
Test: 0,15A to 0,19A
Discharging: - - -
Capacity (%): below 0 usually between -20 and -30%
Temperature (C): 24 to 30 degrees
C) Typical values for a fully charged ADU that has just started to run on batteries
Voltages (V): 12,2 to 12,6 V
Charging: - - -
Test: - - - *)
Discharging: 0,9 to 1,1 A
Capacity (%): - - -
Temperature (C): 24 to 30 degrees

*) No battery test is performed when the ADU runs on batteries.

Intermittent battery failures (Only applies to units with main software versions < 6.2/7.2b)
A typical reason for a ‘Battery failure’ message is that one of the four batteries differs more than 0,5
volt from the average voltage of all four batteries. This does not necessarily mean that a battery is
bad. We have noticed that batteries tend to differ after some time or when they are brand new as is
the case when they are changed in the three year service. Also when the ADU runs on batteries and
they are almost depleted they start to differ quite much in the voltage the last five minutes before the
ADU turns off.
Verify that differing batteries do not cause the intermittent problems by performing,

Discharge/recharge cycling test

Run the ADU on batteries until it turns itself off and then let it recharge. Observe that the discharge
current for each pack is about 1A and that the charge current is 450 to 500 mA. Repeat this cycle if
necessary. This will level out the differences in the batteries. This test is recommended when new
batteries are installed.
NOTE: When replacing batteries in ADU all 4 must be replaced at the same time. Batteries supplied
by GE Healthcare should always be used in ADU, because we are testing and selecting the batteries
to each others. We do not take any responsibility for ADU problems due to locally purchased
batteries.

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Troubleshooting Chart ADU-AM Communication

This troubleshooting chart relates to ADU- AM communication symptoms.
Definitions:
PMR = Patient Monitor Removed
VMR = Volume Monitor Removed. This alarm can only be initiated if the French option in the ADU
install menu is set to YES

ADU Alarm Symptom Action

PMR (VMR) Communication stops during operation Upgrade AM with a newer
Cause/reason: Monitor SW.
On AM with Monitor SW-99,-00 the AM data
transmission may interrupt the communication.
PMR (VMR) Intermittent alarm as a short lasting Will be corrected in next release of
message. ADU Main SW > 8.0.
In a certain combination of software and Until a ADU Main SW is available
hardware, causing the time criteria for the alarm following can be done.
communication logarithm to trigger a false Replace the AM B-CPU4.00 board
PMR/VMR alarm. In the following combination with:
may false alarm is trigged. 1. B-CPU4..00 that have the RS
• ADU running one of the following main SW chip manufacturing year 1999
versions 6.2 or 7.2b or 8.0 or lather
• AM running on main SW98 2. B-CPU board with a newer
• CPU board in AM is B-CPU4..00. version/revision.
• The RS chip on the AM B-CPU..00 board has
the manufacturing year 1998
PMR (VMR) Communication stops during operation Replace the B-CPU4 rev. 00 with a
Cause/reason: newer AM B-CPU board.
The symptom may occur with AM’s that have B-
CPU4 rev. 00 and there multiple keyboards are
connected to the AM, for example K-ARK(B) in
addition to the K-ANE(B) keyboard. The failure is
related to the serial communication controller
and has only occurred in a small portion of the
B-CPU4 rev. 00 boards.

PMR (VMR) Communication will not start or it fails Check/ Replace the interface
intermittently during operation cable.
Cause/reason:
The Interface cable between the AM and ADU is
faulty or has not been connected properly.

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PMR (VMR) Communication will not start Replace Digipower or UPI board.
Cause/reason:
Fault in the communication circuit, either on the
AM UPI board or the ADU Digipower board.
By analyzing the start-up sequence of the
system, the problem can be isolated to the UPI
board or Digipower board,
If problem appears when the AM is started
before the ADU, then the fault is in the ADU
Digipower board.
If problem appears when the ADU is started
before the AM, then the fault is in the AM UPI
board.
PMR (VMR) CO2 waveform is displayed CO2 wave Corrected in ADU Main SW
value “—“, and Middle field blinking. 6.1b/7.1b.
Cause/reason: Install latest ADU Main SW.
The ADU data reception has resulted in loss of
Middle Field Data.
AM has been turned off while ADU has been ON.

PMR (VMR) CO2 wave form is displayed, CO2 wave value Corrected in ADU Main SW
“—“, and Middle field not blinking 6.1b/7.1b.
Cause/reason: Install latest ADU Main SW.
The current communication protocol does not
allow the communication to be lost for more
than about 9 hours e.g. ADU ON during night
and AM OFF during night.
VMR At power on, the ADU initiates the VMR Corrected in ADU Main SW
alarm. 6.1b/7.1b.
Cause/reason: Install latest ADU Main SW.
AM performs gas sensor calibration after power
On (2min). During this time, the monitor is not
ready to take measurements.

VMR Constant VMR alarm Verify the AM contains a

Cause/reason: functioning patient spirometry
No patient spirometry measurement data measurement option.
available. If French –option has been set on in
the ADU setup menu; VMR alarm will be
initiated if patient spirometry data not is
available.

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None ADU CO2 waveform is disturbed when Upgrade AM with at least monitor
printing is started on the AM software S-ANE98 level – 8.6 or
S-ARK98 level –8.6.

Cause/reason:
When a local print is initiated on the AM with
Monitor SW S-xxx98 level –8.3 or lower, the
communication to the ADU through the serial
port (9-pin connector) is disturbed to complete
the printing request.
If communication is interrupted for ten seconds
the ADU will remove the CO2-values and curve
and initiate the alarm “Patient Monitor
removed”.
None ADU CO2 curve disturbance of Corrected in ADU Main SW
periodic character 6.2/7.2b.
Install latest ADU Main SW.

or

Cause/reason:
ADU data transmission buffer empties if the AM
waveform data package is delayed.

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Unexpected reset
In a reset condition, the display shows the message ´System failure - Unexpected Reset, please call for
service´.
If an Unexpected reset occurs, the Electronic Ventilator and the Fresh Gas Control units continue to
deliver gas as set, but you will be unable to adjust the ventilator settings. Fresh gas flows and anesthetic
agent settings can be adjusted, but the settings are not displayed on the screen.

How the reset system of the ADU works

When an ADU is started, the following happens: As soon as power is applied, the watchdog (located at
the Digipower board) activates the reset signal to the CPU. When the +5V line rises above 4,65V an
internal timer in the watchdog keeps the reset active for 200 ms to ensure that the CPU will be properly
reset after power up. When the main SW starts to execute, it sends a start command to the A-EV1. If
main SW gets a good response from the A-EV1 it continues with the start-up of the ADU. However if it
receives a message from the A-EV1 saying that it is already running, this is interpreted by the main SW
as an error. Main SW should start the A-EV1, if it is already running, this is an indication that the CPU has
done a warm start. This will result in the error messages on the screen and prevent further operations of
the ADU. During normal program execution main SW must do a watchdog kick at least once every
second to prevent it from doing a reset of the CPU.

Display description if a reset occurs

When a reset condition occurs, the ADU displays the following:
1. The screen blanks out.
2. After approximately 10 seconds, the “GE Healthcare” is shown.
3. After another 20 seconds, the screen will appear as if in a normal start-up.
4. After another 20 seconds, the message “System Failure - Unexpected Reset, Please call for
service” appears in red.

Service recommended actions if a reset has occurred

• Replace the ADU CPU board.
NOTE: If an unexpected reset has occured, is is best to replace the CPU board immediately. If power is
cycled OFF/ON too many times, the ring buffer in the EEPROM will be overwritten and the error that may
explain the unexpected reset will be lost before the board can be investigated.
If the problem remains after replacing the ADU CPU board the following steps are recommended:
• On the B-CPU2 board, check that the SW cassette is correctly installed and that the insulation is
present.
• Replace the Digipower board.
• Check the service error log.
• Check the voltages on diagnostic pages.

Inspection of the SW cartridge insulation

CAUTION Always use anti-static protection.
To verify that the main software cartridge has the plastic insulation sheet installed:
1. Turn the ADU off and disconnect the power cord.
2. Disassemble the back cover. Make sure you use anti-static protection.
3. Remove the two screws for the main software cartridge and pull out the CPU board.

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4. Check that the insulation sheet is installed. If you can not decide if the insulation sheet is
present, remove the two screws securing the software board to the cartridge and slide it out as
figure below.
5. If the insulation sheet is not present, contact ADVent BA HelpDesk for further assistance.
6. Reassemble in reverse order.
7. Turn the ADU on and check that the unit passes the self-check.
8. Perform a System check.

Figure 58 Casette with insulation (left) and without insulation (right)

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Trouble shooting PCMCIA Card

Figure 59 Troubleshooting PCMCIA Card

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Diagnostic menu layout Serial I/O

This page is used for software validation only.

Figure 60 Diagnostic menu

Diagnostic menu layout memory test

This page is used for software validation only.

Figure 61 Diagnostic menu

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Alarm History Log

ADU with a main software version ≥ 6.2/7.2b has a Alarm History Log implemented into the Service Log
menu.
User’s alarms with red and yellow priorities will be stored into the permanent memory on the
A-ELEC CPU board. After the ADU is turned OFF/ON, there will be a possibility to see the last 99 yellow
and red User’s alarms.

Figure 62 Alarm History Log

Troubleshooting D-LCCADU12 and D-LCC12W

Problem Cause Treatment

Display flicker. Wrong display resolution selected. Check that correct resolution is
Unstable image. setup for the display. 12” displays
require SVGA resolution.
No image on screen. No power. Check power is ON.
Interface cable not attached correctly. Check cable attachment to display
Display controller board not installed and display controller board.
correctly. Check display controller board is
Display controller board faulty. correctly installed to AM or AELEC.
Display faulty. Replace display controller board.
Backlight faulty. Replace display.

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After powering ON, the ADU This is not a fault; the reason is that If the video signal picture is
or AM, the D-LCCADU12 or the D-LCCADU12 or D-LCC12W permanently displayed after power
D-LCC12W occasionally display has started up before the on:
displays a video signal video signal has been established Check cable attachements to display
picture for a few seconds from the ADU or AM, which can take and display controller board.
before the company logotype a couple of seconds.
Check that the display controller
is displayed.
board is correctly installed to AM or
AELEC.
Replace display controller board.
Replace display.

Troubleshooting LCD display D-LCCADU

Problem Cause Treatment

No image on screen and no No power or loose interface cable. Check interface cable.
backlight.
No image on screen, backlight Cables may be loose. Display Check the items. Replace the
on. controller board or LCD Interface board(s) if necessary.
board failure.
Vertical stripes on right side of Jumpers in display controller board Check the jumpers. See
screen continuously. not positioned correctly. Installation Manual for reference.
Unstable image. +5 V unstable. Loose cable. Check cable connections. Check
Jumpers in display controller board jumper positions. Check the
not positioned correctly or board board(s) and replace if necessary
failure. LCD Interface board failure.
Backlight flickering or dim. Backlight connector failure or lamp/ Check the connector. Check the
LCD Interface board failure. lamp/ LCD Interface board
failure.

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Software troubleshooting
If the main software, version ≥ 6.2/7.2b, has been configured to operate without N2O and the
A-FGC1 SW is changed to an older version than revision 7.501 the start-up screen will display the text
“-software mismatch“, see Figure 63.

Figure 63 Start-up screen System Failure

The message occurs as a result of trying to use an old version of the A-FGC1 software together with the
main software.
There will be two alternative ways to solve the problem:
• Install A-FGC1 software that supports the N2O disabled option. (Best way)
• Reinstall main software that has the N2O Delivery option set to ON as default.
NOTE: The second alternative to reinstall the main software will erase all other user settings.

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SPARE PARTS A-ELEC

General
Available spare parts are found in lists as well as on exploded views at the end of the section.
* Parts compatible with the ADU, S/N: 293001 to 294000, 981001 to 981110
Table YES (Y) = To replace the spare part the A-ELEC should be removed from frame.
Table NO (N)= Spare part can be installed without removing the A-ELEC from frame.
XX = Depending where installed.

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Inside A-ELEC

Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Mains board 895378 X
2 Rectifier board 892872* X
3 Screws M3x8 for Mains board, Battery charger board 61722-HEL X X
and EMC grid plate.
4 Fuse holder Mains board 511790-HEL X
5 Dust filter *871558-HEL X
6 Fuse; Battery charger board T4A/250 V 51134 X
8 Screw M 3x6 61721-HEL X X
Fuse for Mains Fuses T5A (110V) 511382* X
item 4
Fuse for Mains fuses T2,5A (230V) 511180 X
item 4
9 Toothed washer for M3 63611-HEL X X
10 Software cartridge for B-CPU2, Main Software software S-ADU03-00-GO-S X
version (contact D-O for latest version available)
11 Audio amplifier board *881794-S X
12 Motherboard 889125 X
13 Battery charger board 896975-S X
14 Digipower board 3 890483 X
15 B-CPU4 board (replaces B-CPU2, which no longer is 8502841-S X
available) with SW 8.0
16 Video Controller board B-DISP-01* X
17 Transformer 200 VA 100-120, 220-240/22 V (note this 26142 X
transformer shall not be used if the A-ELEC has the A-
ELEC Conversion kit 85003007 installed).
- A-ELEC conversion kit 8503007-S a X
a. NOTE: The A-ELEC conversion kit is intended for customers where the nominal voltage is above the
nominal range of 100 to 120 V or 220 to 240 and who experiences frequent ongoing elevated volt-
age above the nominal range.

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11 12 13 14 15 16

3 10

17

5 6 3 8,9

Figure 64

2 4

2
3
4

Item Item description Order No.

1 CABLE HOLDER 8503205
2 Retainer screw 619624
3 WASHER-STAR, M3 SCR 63611-HEL
4 Screw MRX-Z M3 x 8 mm 61722

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PCMCIA card

Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 PCMCIA card with Main SW 9.0, 10 licenses per card M1039821-S X

Figure 65 The PCMCIA card

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Battery tray

Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Battery, lead-acid 12V, 2.0 Ah (includes 4 pieces) *891389-S X
2 Battery cable BATT A *882396 X
3 Battery cable BATT B
4 Temperature cable TEMP A *882397-S X
5 Temperature cable TEMP B

Figure 66 A-ELEC exploded view

Figure 67 Transformer unit

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Figure 68 Transformer unit

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Fan and loudspeaker

Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Loudspeaker 890486-S X
2 Fan 890485-S X

Figure 69 Fan and loudspeaker

Rectifier board fuse

Item Item description Order No. Y N

1 Fuse; Rectifier board, T8A 250 V 511383 X

Figure 70 Rectifier board fuse

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Mother board fuse and On/Standby switch cable

Item Item description Order No.

1 Fuse; Motherboard, T3,15 A/250 V 51119
2 On/Standby switch cable 890480

Figure 71 Mother board fuse and On/Standby switch cable

External Outlet Box A-EO

Item Item description Order No.

1 Electrical Outlets (complete) A-EO-01-VG1-XEX (Europe); A-EO-01-VG1-XGX (Hong Kong,
Malyasia); A-EO-01-VG1-XMX (Belgium); A-EO-01-VG1-XNX
(Australia, New Zealand); A-EO-01-VG1-XTX (Denmark);
A-EO-01-VG1-XWX (Switzerland); A-EO-01-VG4-XCX (100-
120V); A-EO-01-VJ1-XJX (Japan).
2 Power cord; between A-ELEC and A-EO 894340
3 Fuse holder for External Outlet Box 51153
Fuse for item 3 Fuse T4A 5X20 250V 51134
Fuse for item 3 Fuse T5A (110V) 511382

Figure 72

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Protection for socket outlets

Item Item description Order No.

1 Protection clip for A-EO without socket-outlet covers. (1 piece) M1012256
2 Protection tape for A-EO with socket-outlet covers. (10 pieces on sheet) M1012295

2
1

Figure 73 Socket Outlet Protection

Spares D-LCCADU12 and D-LCC12W

Item Item description Order No.

1 S/5 12.1” ADU LCD Display, Danish (includes display cable) D-LCCADU12-00-DA-S
1 S/5 12.1” ADU LCD Display, German (includes display cable) D-LCCADU12-00-DE-S
1 S/5 12.1” ADU LCD Display, English (includes display cable) D-LCCADU12-00-EN-S
1 S/5 12.1” ADU LCD Display, Spanish (includes display cable) D-LCCADU12-00-ES-S
1 S/5 12.1” ADU LCD Display, Finnish (includes display cable) D-LCCADU12-00-FI-S
1 S/5 12.1” ADU LCD Display, French (includes display cable) D-LCCADU12-00-FR-S
1 S/5 12.1” ADU LCD Display, Italian (includes display cable) D-LCCADU12-00-IT-S
1 S/5 12.1” ADU LCD Display, Dutch (includes display cable) D-LCCADU12-00-NL-S
1 S/5 12.1” ADU LCD Display, Norwegian (includes display cable) D-LCCADU12-00-NO-S
1 S/5 12.1” ADU LCD Display, Portuguese (includes display cable) D-LCCADU12-00-PT-S
1 S/5 12.1” ADU LCD Display, Swedish (includes display cable) D-LCCADU12-00-SV-S
2 S/5 12.1” AM LCD Display, Danish (includes display cable) D-LCC12W-00-DA-S
2 S/5 12.1” AM LCD Display, German (includes display cable) D-LCC12W-00-DE-S
2 S/5 12.1” AM LCD Display, English (includes display cable) D-LCC12W-00-EN-S
2 S/5 12.1” AM LCD Display, Spanish (includes display cable) D-LCC12W-00-ES-S
2 S/5 12.1” AM LCD Display, Finnish (includes display cable) D-LCC12W-00-FI-S
2 S/5 12.1” AM LCD Display, French (includes display cable) D-LCC12W-00-FR-S
2 S/5 12.1” AM LCD Display, Italian (includes display cable) D-LCC12W-00-IT-S
2 S/5 12.1” AM LCD Display, Dutch (includes display cable) D-LCC12W-00-NL-S

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Item Item description Order No.

2 S/5 12.1” AM LCD Display, Norwegian (includes display cable) D-LCC12W-00-NO-S
2 S/5 12.1” AM LCD Display, Portuguese (includes display cable) D-LCC12W-00-PT-S
2 S/5 12.1” AM LCD Display, Swedish (includes display cable) D-LCC12W-00-SV-S
3 ComWheel (Generic for both displays) 879191-HEL
4 ON/Standby switch (D-LCC12W (A)) M1021694
5 D-LCCADU12 Panel stickers English (includes Horizontal and Vertical Sticker) M1006067
5 D-LCCADU12 Panel stickers Finnish (includes Horizontal and Vertical Sticker) M1006068
5 D-LCCADU12 Panel stickers German (includes Horizontal and Vertical Sticker) M1006069
5 D-LCCADU12 Panel stickers Spanish (includes Horizontal and Vertical Sticker) M1006070
5 D-LCCADU12 Panel stickers Swedish (includes Horizontal and Vertical Sticker) M1006071
5 D-LCCADU12 Panel stickers Danish (includes Horizontal and Vertical Sticker) M1006072
5 D-LCCADU12 Panel stickers French (includes Horizontal and Vertical Sticker) M1006073
5 D-LCCADU12 Panel stickers Dutch (includes Horizontal and Vertical Sticker) M1006074
5 D-LCCADU12 Panel stickers Italian (includes Horizontal and Vertical Sticker) M1006075
5 D-LCCADU12 Panel stickers Norwegian (includes Horizontal and Vertical M1006076
Sticker)
5 D-LCCADU12 Panel stickers Portuguese (includes Horizontal and Vertical M1006077
Sticker)
6 D-LCC12W Panel sticker, English Horizontal M1006108
6 D-LCC12W Panel sticker, Finnish Horizontal M1006110
6 D-LCC12W Panel sticker, German Horizontal M1006111
6 D-LCC12W Panel sticker, Spanish Horizontal M1006112
6 D-LCC12W Panel sticker, Swedish Horizontal M1006113
6 D-LCC12W Panel sticker, Danish Horizontal M1006114
6 D-LCC12W Panel sticker, French Horizontal M1006115
6 D-LCC12W Panel sticker, Dutch Horizontal M1006116
6 D-LCC12W Panel sticker, Italian Horizontal M1006117
6 D-LCC12W Panel sticker, Norwegian Horizontal M1006118
6 D-LCC12W Panel sticker, Portuguese Horizontal M1006119
7 D-LCC12W Panel sticker, All countries, Vertical M1017805
8 Display cable D-LCCADU12/D-LCC12W M1043416

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5 6

Figure 74 12 inch D-LCCADU/D-LCC12W

Figure 75 Display cable

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LCD display, D-LCCADU -XX -00, -01

Repairs for the display D-LCC10W are outlined in the “Technical Reference Manual” for the GE
Healthcare Anesthesia Monitor.

Item Item description Order No.

D-LCCADU display, complete D-LCCADU-01-XX-1
1 LCD display unit, complete 891571
2 Adapter board (LCD interface board) 892424-HEL
3 Insulation plate for 892424 891975
4 LCD display (contains backlight) 572788
5 LCD display shield 892677
6 Inverter cable 891970
7 Connector board (LCD) 892421
8 LCD display gasket 890123*
9 Command board (keyboard PCB) 895390
10 Membrane keypad, horizontal 883487*
11 Front panel sticker / horizontal see next table
12 Front panel sticker / vertical see next table
13 ComWheel cover and spring 879191-HEL*
14 Rotary wheel 879872-STO*
15 Membrane keypad, vertical 893257
16 Inverter shield (LCD Display shield) 892677
17 Inverter for LCD display 572788 572789
18 Rear cover 893699
19 Connector cover 893259
- Command board software 887874
- Replacement fluorescent lamp for LCD display 572788 572791*
- Display cable for D-LCCADU 890481
- Display cable for D-LCC10W 888525

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D-LCCADU front panel stickers

Adaptation Item 3 Item 4

horizontal vertical
Order No. Order No.
English 898341-S 898353-S
Finnish 898347-S 898360-S
German 898351-S 898354-S
Spanish 898344-S 898357-S
Swedish 898348-S 898361-S
Danish 898350-S 898363-S
French 898342-S 898355-S
Dutch 898343-S 898356-S
Italian 898345-S 898358-S
Norwegian 898349-S 898362-S
Portuguese 898346-S 898359-S

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1
4
18
5

17

16

9
14

15

10 11 12 13 14

Figure 76 Exploded view of D-LCCADU

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Miscellaneous parts

Item Item description Order No.

1 Power cord, 230 V *54563
- Power cord, 110 V 889487
2 Serial cable EV1 and A-ELEC / FGC1 and A-ELEC (1 piece) 890484
3, 4 Static RAM B-CPU4..01/02 board. (Fits also B-CPU2-01) 197230-HEL
- Screws M3x12 (EMC grid plate one screw) 61736

Figure 77 Power cord 230 V

Figure 78 Serial cable

2 2

Figure 79 SRAM location on B-CPU4 and on B-CPU2

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D-LCC 10 W panel stickers

Item Item description Order No.

1 AM LCD front panel sticker Horizontal (English) 898328-S
- AM LCD front panel sticker Horizontal (German) 898329-S
- AM LCD front panel sticker Horizontal (French) 898330-S
- AM LCD front panel sticker Horizontal (Dutch) 898331-S
- AM LCD front panel sticker Horizontal (Italian) 898332-S
- AM LCD front panel sticker Horizontal (Spanish) 898333-S
- AM LCD front panel sticker Horizontal (Finnish) 898335-S
- AM LCD front panel sticker Horizontal (Danish) 898338-S
- AM LCD front panel sticker Horizontal (Swedish) 898336-S
- AM LCD front panel sticker Horizontal (Norwegian) 898337-S
- AM LCD front panel sticker Horizontal (Portuguese) 898334-S

Figure 80 AM LCD front panel sticker

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