The APPLIX Smart is intended exclusively for enteral feeding.
It can be used with both home patients and hospital patients and is a very simple pump to
operate.
The pump has a continous feeding administration programme and several functions for
patient safety.
1.2 Operation diagram
230 V
Communication
Keyboard
Buzzer
Display
AC Power
suppy
Nurse call
UC
memory
watch dog
Sensor interface
Battery
and load
management
Power
regulation
Motor driving
system
Motor
gear box
Rotary or
movement
detection
Bag
Giving
set
Clamp
detection
Air in line
and
pressure sensor
Door
detection
Pumping segment
Pumping
system
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1.3 Precaution for use
The manufacturer may in no case be held responsible for any medical or any other problem,
resulting from a mis-use of the equipment.
Consult the technical guide for further information.
1.4 Safety features
The device has a continuous function inspection system as soon as it is switched ON. Any
internal failure or any problem in the operating procedure is detected immediately.
Nevertheless, abnormal operation of the equipment with no obvious cause must always be
reported to the qualified person in your plant or our After Sales Service.
The ApplixPump is equipped with an internal battery which will supply power for normal
operation to the equipment if there is an electrical disturbance in the mains network.
1.5 Technical data
1.5.1 Electrical
n Mains supply: 110-230 V + 10% - 50-60 Hz.
n Pump holder output: 7.75 V - 800 mA.
n Pump battery mode: 24 h at 125 ml/h.
1.5.2 Mechanical
n Pump:
o Dimensions H x L x P: 128 x 114 x 43 mm.
o Weight: 480 g.
n Holder:
o Dimensions H x L x P: 146 x 162 x 115 mm.
o Weight: 450 g.
1.5.3 Conformity, standards
n IEC 601-1 edition 88 + amendment 1 + amendment 2.
n IEC 601-1-2 EMC.
n IEC 601-1-4 risk analysis.
n Protection against electric shock: Protection class II, symbol; type BF, symbol.
n Protection against moisture:
o Pump: IP34 (splash-protected).
o Holder: IP 31 (drip-protected).
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2 Description and operation
2.1 Physical description of the Pump
Housing
Keyboard
Top surface
Pump door
Holder
Door lever
The APPLIX is composed of a pump which can be mounted on a holder.
2.1.1 The pump
The Pump is composed of a top surface unit holding the mechanical and electronic assembly.
A housing fastened on the top surface unit performs mechanical protection and tightness of
equipment.
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The housing is holding:
n A keyboard.
n Five contacts for connection of the pump to the holder.
The housing is connected to the different equipment by means of connectors and contacts.
The pumping unit is fastened on the top surface. It is composed of a frame holding the
pumping mechanism, the motor driving system, the electronic board and the battery.
The top surface
The top surface is the interface between the internal and external parts of the pump.
It allows the giving set to be held in the right position and is also holding the door.
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2.1.2 The holder
The holder is composed of a housing equipped with a clamp used to fasten it on a mast.
The holder includes a supply board which supplies 7,75 V AC mains to the APPLIX Pump. It
also performs the loading of the 1.2 Ah battery included in the pump.
It is also equipped with:
n An RJ45 (RS232) plug for connection of the nurse call relay output or the connection to a
The nurse call alarm output can be connected by mean of a cable equipped with an RJ45
plug.
n Characteristics:
o Plug: 8-pin male RJ45.
o Length of cable: 2.5 m.
o Cable: ref. MJ8 P8C SUNS-PUlow vlt computer.
o External connection: 3 tinned wires.
n Connection:
PinDescription
1
2
3
4
5
Link with PC
678
18
6Relay normally open
7Common point
8Relay normally closed
Plug male RJ45.
Note:
You can purchase this cable at:
Your Maintenance Department
(Address see enclosed)
Article number ref. 7751761.
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RS232 connection
n Characteristics:
o Plug: 8-pin male RJ45.
o Length of cable: 2.5 m.
o Cable: ref. MJ8 P8C SUNS-PUlow vlt computer.
o External connection: DB9 femal.
n Connection:
Pin RJ45DB9 femal
13 TxD
27 RTS
34 DTR
42 RxD
55 GND
6
7
8
8
1
Plug male RJ45.
Note:
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Your Maintenance Department
(Address see enclosed)
Article number ref. 200991.
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2.2 Functional description
The APPLIX Pump is composed of three functional subassemblies:
n A subassembly of holding and control of giving set.
n A pumping subassembly.
n A holder subassembly with external connections.
2.2.1 Subassembly of holding and control of giving set
The giving set is installed on the top surface and maintained in position by the door.
The top surface is equipped with three detection systems:
n A sensor to control the closed door position (UC board).
n An optical sensor to detect the type of the installed giving set.
n An ultrasonic sensor to detect air bubbles presence in the giving set.
2.2.2 Pumping subassembly
The pumping subassembly includes the peristaltic mechanism of pumping.
This mechanism is composed of a camshaft performing the alternative travel of three
pushers. The travel of these pushers, managed by the CPU board, performs the liquid
displacement at the flow-rate.
A DC motor with a gear-box subassembly drives in rotation the camshaft by means of an
indexed belt.
An optical disc fastened at the camshaft end performs the rotation control.
The occlusion detection is carried out by the measurement of motor current.
2.2.3 Holder subassembly with external connections
The presence of the pump on the holder is detected by a sensor mounted on the holder and
associated to a magnet fastened inside the pump.
The holder is equipped with an RJ45 connector used for nurse call alarm or communication
with a PC.
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3 Calibration menu
The calibration menu is used to perform tests and consult the different parameters recorded
in the pump.
The modification of these parameters can only be performed from a PC equipped with the
APPLIX control software. The software can be ordered by approved and qualified
technicians who have been trained.
For access to the different parameter readout, refer to "Control" chapter.
The calibration menu gives access to twenty-one sub-menus. Only thirteen are necessary for
the maintenance technician. Others are not detailed in this guide.
n 49
49, not detailed.
4949
n 50
50, battery temperature.
5050
n 51
51, battery voltage.
5151
n 52
52, not detailed.
5252
n 53
53, not detailed.
5353
n 54
54, not detailed.
5454
n 97
97, mains presence or not.
9797
n 98
98, buzzer.
9898
n 100
100, door position detection.
100100
n 101
101, optical clamp detection.
101101
n 102
102, not detailed.
102102
n 103
103, optical background signal.
103103
n 107
107, keypad.
107107
n 108
108, LCD.
108108
n 110
110, nurse call relay.
110110
n 112
112, not detailed.
112112
n 113
113, not detailed.
113113
n 114
114, air detection .
114114
n 119
119, motor command test.
119119
n 122
122, not detailed.
122122
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4 Preventive maintenance
4.1 Recommendations
The APPLIX Pump can only be inspected, maintained or repaired by an approved and
qualified service. Any abnormal operation of the equipment must be signaled to the qualified
maintenance person in your plant or to our After Sales Service.
If a repair is necessary, send the pump (in its original packaging if possible) with a precise
description of the observed fault, to the official service department.
Please call our After Sales Service or our Sales Department for any information about the
repair and use of the equipment.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible if the equipment is lost or damaged during
transport to our After Sales Service.
4.2 Maintenance
We recommand the following maintenance intervals
PeriodicityDesignation
12 monthsCarry out a periodical control.
2 yearsReplace the battery (refer to “battery” intervention procedure).
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4.3 Checks
In order to carry out a tracking of the equipment within the limits of a preventive maintenance,
a periodic control is recommended every 12 months (refer to "Periodic control procedure").
Before the control procedure, perform a preliminary loading of the battery (5 Hours).
4.3.1 Access to calibration menu
Keyboard description.
KeyFunction
ON/
OFF
ON/OFF, to switch on and off the equipment (to go out from the
calibration mode if pressing more than 3 seconds).
Info key, first step for accessing calibration mode.
Automatic priming, second step for accessing calibration mode.
START STOP, to start any test.
START
STOP
START
+
STOP
SET RATE, RATE for selection of calibration number.
VOL ON/OFF, for selection of any values.
VOL
ON/OFF
Activation of calibration menu.
n Press down "ON/OFF".
n Press down "INFO KEY" before the end of the down
counting and keep this position.
n When the version and checksum number appear, press
down simultaneously "AUTOMATIC PRIMING" and "START
STOP" keys, then release "INFO KEY".
CAL
CAL is displayed:
CALCAL
+
START
STOP
ON/
OFF
CAL
CAL
CALCAL
n The transition from one calibration to an other is carried out
by the "SET RATE" keys.
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4.3.2 Battery temperature
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temperature is
displayed in
arbitary units.
n Calibration 50
o The value of the battery temperature is displayed in
o Without air, 2000 < U < 4000: ********************************* ..........................
o With air, 0 < U < 1000: ***************************************** ..........................
o Without giving set, 0 < U < 1100: ***************************** ..........................
CAL108.
CAL108CAL108
CAL110:
CAL110CAL110
CAL114:
CAL114CAL114
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N°ProcedureObtained value
13
14
15
16n Occlusion alarm test:
17
18
19
20
n Motor command test, CAL119
o + 300 ms: ******************************************************* ..........................
PWMTime revolution (ms)
501200
70900
90700
n Door alarm test:
o Presence of alarm with open door when start pumping: ***** ..........................
o Presence of alarm at the opening of the door during pumping: .......................
n Optical detection alarm test:
o Infusion start if clamp: ***************************************** ..........................
o Presence alarm if only giving set: ***************************** ..........................
o Flow rate at 300 ml/h: Presence alarm if occlusion 0.7 bar < p < 1.3 bar: ......
o Flow rate at 125 ml/h: Presence alarm if occlusion 0.7 bar < p < 1.3 bar: ......
n Air bubble alarm test:
o Absence of alarm if small bubble < 3 cm: ********************* ..........................
o Presence of alarm if large bubble > 12 cm: ******************* ..........................
n Rate/battery test:
o Recharge the battery.
o Operate the pump for 10 h at a flow rate of 600 ml/h: ******** ..........................
n Flow rate test:
o +10%, 600 ml/hr: *********************************************** ..........................
n Pump + holder checking on mains:
o Connect the pump to the holder and check the mains indicator is on. .............
o Disconnect the pump and check the battery indicator is on. *..........................
CAL119:
CAL119CAL119
Conformity
YesNo
Actions:
Observations:
Name: Date: Signature:
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4.4 Flow rate control
4.4.1 Measurement with scales
Equipment required
n Stop clock.
n Scales.
Flow rate valueScales sensitivity
5 ml/hr1/10000th
x <
5 ml/hr < x < 30ml/hr1/1000th
x > 30 ml/hr1/100th
n Test tube or beaker with 1 ml graduating.
n Liquid: distilled water and oil.
n Canula:
Flow rate valueCanula type
x < 30ml/hrG26
x > 30 ml/hrG18 or G21
n Giving Set: APPLIX Smart/Vision Bag Article no: 7751 711.
Installation
n According to the installation drawings shown below.
1 cm
Anti vibration measurement table
Make sure the horizontal installation plane is respected.
n Fill the container with 600 ml or more of distilled water.
n Connect a giving set with the container.
n Connect the canula with the distal end of the giving set.
n Fit the giving set on to the pump.
n Fill the giving set with water. Take care that no air is in the
tube before the measurement is started.
n Fill the test tube or the beaker with some water ensuring the
canula is dipped in the water (> 1 cm).
n Add several drops of oil to create a greasy film on the
surface of the water. This way the user will avoid any
measurement error due to evaporation of the water.
n Place the test tube or the beaker in the centre of the scales
platform.
n Place the canula inside the test tube or the beaker ensuring
that it is dipped in the water.
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The giving set must not rest on the scales/test tube assembly.
Operating mode
n Select a flow rate.
n Set the scales at 00.00
n Start the pumping (if necessary make a note of the stop
clock start value).
n Press the "STOP" key to stop the test after a time interval T.
n Note the value in grams of the “infused” liquid.
n Transform the measured weight into a volume:
1 gram = 1 ml.
n Calculate the feeding rate error as follows:
Feeding rate error [%] =
measured volume [% x 60
00.00 g.
00.0000.00
[
min
T
selected feeding rate
min
h
- selected feeding rate
ml
h
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4.4.2 Measurement using a test tube
Equipment required
n Stop clock.
n Test tube or beaker with 1 ml graduating.
n Liquid: distilled water and oil.
n Canula:
Flow rate valueCanula type
x < 30ml/hrG26
x > 30 ml/hrG18 or G21
n Giving Set: APPLIX Smart/Vision Bag, Article no: 7751711.
Installation
n According to the installation drawings shown below.
1 cm
Anti vibration measurement table
Make sure the horizontal installation plane is respected.
n Fill the container with 600 ml or more of distilled water.
n Connect a giving set with the container.
n Connect the canula with the distal end of the giving set.
n Fit the giving set on to the pump.
n Fill the giving set with water. Take care that no air is in the
tube before the measurement is started.
n Fill the test tube or the beaker with some water ensuring the
canula is dipped in the water (> 1 cm).
n Add several drops of oil to create a greasy film on the
surface of the water. This way the user will avoid any
measurement error due to evaporation of the water.
n Place the canula inside the test tube on the beaker ensuring
that it is dipped in the water.
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Operating mode
n Select a flow rate.
n Start pumping and start the stop clock at the same time.
n After a time interval T stop the pump.
n Measure the volume that is pumped into the test tube or
beaker within the time interval T.
n Calculate the feeding rate error as follows.
Feeding rate error [%] =
min
measured volume [% x 60
[
h
- selected feeding rate
min
T
selected feeding rate
ml
h
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4.5 Cleaning and desinfection
The pump forms a part of the patient’s immediate environment. It is advisable to clean and
desinfect the device’s external surface on a daily basis, in order to protect patient and staff.
n Disconnect the mains cable from the wall socket before starting cleaning.
n Do not place in an AUTOCLAVE, nor IMMERGE the device, and do not allow liquids to
enter either the device’s casing, or it’s main supply cover.
o For cleaning and desinfection we recommend a previously with water diluted alcoholic
solution (ethanol < 80%).
o Avoid abrasive scrubbing which could scratch the casing.
o Neither rinse, nor wipe surfaces.
n If the equipment is used in a department with severe contamination risks, after disinfecting
by wiping with a damp cloth, equipment should be left in the room during serial desinfection.
4.6 Storage
The storage of the equipment must be done in a dry and moderated location.
The recommended environment condition for a storage of the equipment is between -20°C
and +45°C.
Relative humidity : 85% maximum without condensation.
Fully recharge the battery before using the equipment to avoid any risk caused by micro
power cuts in the mains supply and to ensure maximum autonomy.
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5 Diagnosis
5.1 Troubleshooting
ProblemCauseAction
n Unjustified door alarm.n Wrong calibration.n Re-calibrate the door position.
n Sensor out of order.n Replace the door and re-
calibrate the pump.
n Unjustified optical detection
alarm.
n Unjustified occlusion alarm.n Wrong calibration.n Re-calibrate the pump.
n Unjustified air bubble alarm.n Wrong calibration.n Re-calibrate the pump.
n Damaged clampn Replace the clamp.
n Wrong calibration.n Re-calibrate the pump.
n Out of order sensor.n Replace the top surface and
re-calibrate the pump.
n Pressure limit out of range.n Replace the pump body.
n Out of order sensor.n Replace the top surface and
n Replace the top surface.
n Replace the CPU board.
101
101/103
101101
103/").
103103
E22
E22
E22E22
E23
E23
E23E23
E24
E24
E24E24
E25
E25
E25E25
E26
E26
E26E26
n Motor is too slow.
o Motor needed too much
time to complete revolution
(more than 30 % longer than
it should).
o Motor had not been swit-
ched off when it had to be
switched on again in pulsed
mode.
n Motor is too fast.
o Motor has been more than
30 % faster than it should
have been.
n CRC of EEPROM not OK.n Change the CPU board.
n CRC of calibration
parameters in RAM not OK.
n A pumping has been
launched with a pump that has
not been set to calibrated state.
n Check the motor command (see §4
119
commande moteur "
n Re-calibrate the pump.
n Replace the gear motor or the pumping
unit.
n Check the motor command (see §4
commande moteur "
n Re-calibrate the pump.
n Replace the gear motor or the pumping
unit.
n Change the CPU board.
n Calibrate the pump.
119").
119119
119
119").
119119
E27
E27
E27E27
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n Measured current too low to
calculate occlusion.
n Change the CPU board.
n Check mechanical system.
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code
E28
E28
E28E28
DescriptionRecommanded action
n Measured current low to
calculate occlusion.
n Change the CPU board.
n Check mechanical system.
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6 Intervention procedure
This chapter lists all of the procedures of disassembly and reassembly.
Service shall be done by approved and qualified technicians who have been trained.
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N°1, Procedure: Housing
Safety:
For safety reasons, the technician should not carry out any maintenace when the equipment
is voltage supplied.
Disconnect the mains power supply cable.
Required tools
n 1 Z1 Posidriv screwdriver.
n 1 flat screwdriver (small).
n 1 antistatic band.
Maintenance level
Level #2, specialised technician (refer to documentation on biomedical technical training).
Procedure
Access
n Remove the APPLIX Pump from the holder.
n Remove the label (tag #1).
n Unscrew the 3 cross-pointed screws (tag #2) located at the left of the housing; they
connect the housing to the top surface.
2
2
2
1
Do not put hands on the electronic boards (especially the LCD).
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Disassembly
During interventions on electronic components, it is recommended to hold a groundconnected antistatic band and to work on an antistatic foam mat.
n Gently uncouple the front face/housing assembly, bending it to prevent LCD to scrape on
the housing windows. Do not entirely remove the housing.
(During this operation, it is normal to get a resistance when separating the two parts).
n Return it on the "keyboard" face (housing to the right).
n Finish uncoupling the assembly, until seeing the white connector (tag#3).
n Disconnect the connector (tag#3)
3
Intervention procedure
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n Maintain the APPLIX Pump in this position and return it on the "contact" face (housing to
the left).
n Remove the housing and take care of not tearing out the keyboard flat cable (tag#4)..
4
n With a small flat screwdriver, loosen the connector (tag#5).
n Remove the flat cable, the housing is free.
5
Re-assembly
Carry out the reverse operations of disassembly taking care of correctly positioning the flat
cables and the strands.
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N°2, Procedure: Rechargeable batteries
Safety:
For safety reasons, the technician should not carry out any maintenance when the equipment
is voltage supplied.
Disconnect the mains power supply cable.
Required tools
n 1 Z1 Posidriv screwdriver.
n 1 flat screwdriver (small).
n 1 antistatic band.
Maintenance level
Level #2, specialised technician (refer to documentation on biomedical technical training).
Procedure
Access
n Open the housing (see n°1 procedure).
Disassembly
Do not put hands on the electronic boards.
n Turn the APPLIX Pump.
n Disconnect the connector (tag#1) and remove the rechargeable battery (tag #2).
2
1
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For environmental protection, do not throw the batteries in the housewaste.
Remove the battery from the device prior to destruction and as during normal
maintenance replacement, return it to a competent recycling organisation.
Re-assembly
Only replace with the same model of battery recommended by the manufacturer.
Carry out the reverse operations of disassembly taking care of the correct positioning of the
flat cables and the strands.
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Useful addresses
SALES DEPARTMENT
Fresenius Kabi Nederland B.V.
Goudsboemvallei 62
5237 MK ’s-Hertogenbosch
Fresenius Kabi France
5, place du Marivel
92310 Sèvres
CUSTOMER SERVICETel.: 02 32 09 39 50
Tel.: 073-684 88 00
Fax: 073-648 88 48
Tel.: 01 41 14 26 00
Fax: 01 41 14 26 01
Fax: 02 32 09 39 57
Fresenius Kabi N.V.
Molenberglei 7
2627 Schelle
CUSTOMER SERVICETel.: 03/880.73.08
Fresenius Kabi Norge AS
Gjerdrums vei 12
0486 Olso
Fresenius Kabi AB
751 74 Uppsala
Fresenius Kabi AB
Rajatorpandie 41C
01640 Vantaa
Fresenius Kabi
Bredgade 71
1260 København K.
Fresenius Kabi Ltd.
Hampton Court, Manor Park
Rancorn, Cheshire
WA7 1UF
Fresenius Kabi Italia SpA
Via Camagre, 41
37063 Isola della Scala (VR)
Tel.: 03/880.73.02
Fax: 03/880.73.03
Fax: 03/880.73.09
Tel.: 22 58 80 00
Fax: 22 58 80 01
Tel.: 018-64 40 00
Fax: 018-64 49 20
Tel.: 09 85 20 21 05
Tel.: 33 18 16 00
Fax: 33 18 16 14
Tel.: 01928 594200
Fax: 01928 571065
Tel.: +39 045 6649 321
Fax: +39 045 6649 444
TRAINING DEPARTMENT
AFTER SALES SERVICE
Fresenius Kabi France
Le Grand Chemin, F-38590 Brézins
Fresenius Kabi N.V.
Molenberglei 7
2627 Schelle
Fresenius Kabi Ltd.
Hampton Court, Manor Park
Rancorn, Cheshire
WA7 1UF
After Sales Service Division GRENOBLE
Fresenius Vial Le Grand Chemin, 38590 Brézins
After Sales Service for UK
Pump Maintenance Departement
Fresenius Kabi Ltd.
Melbury Park, Clayton Road
Birchwood, Chesire
WA3 6FF