2.4Functional Test (T1 Test) and Error Messages....................................................................... 2-4
2.4.1Battery Test, Part 1...................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.4.2Scales Test .................................................................................................................................. 2-5
2.4.3Pump Test ................................................................................................................................... 2-6
7.14.2Component Layout (P.C.B. LP MS 0407) .................................................................................. 7-22
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1Important Information
1.1Organization of the Technical Manual
Page identificationPage number 1-3 is to be interpreted as: Chapter 1, page 3.
Editorial informationThe current edition of this Technical Manual is
6/03.07 = 5th edition, September 2006
In case of updates, the chapters concerned will be replaced.
Refer to the table below to verify that the Technical Manual is up-todate.
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Chapter 1: Important Information
ChangesManual changes will be released as new editions and supplements. In
general - subject to change without notice.
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1.2How to Use the Technical Manual
PurposeThis Technical Manual is intended for service technicians and is to be
used for first studies (to acquire a basic knowledge) and for reference
purposes (for TSC, maintenance and repair). The Technical Manual,
however, does not replace the training courses offered by the
manufacturer.
RequirementsKnowledge of the current Operating Instructions for the respective
system.
Background experience in mechanics, electrical and medical
engineering.
SpecificationsFor the specifications of the respective system, refer to the current
Operating Instructions.
Circuit diagrams and
component layouts
Explanation of the Note
and Caution symbols used
The identification on the PCB permits the operator/technician to verify if
the circuit diagram/component layout matches the PCB actually
installed in the system.
Note
Informs the operator that in case of a failure to follow the steps as
described, a specific function will be executed incorrectly or will not be
executed at all, or will not produce the desired effect.
Caution
Advises the operator against certain procedures or actions that could
cause damage to the equipment or may have adverse effects on
operators and patients.
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1.3Precautions for Working on the System
Authorized personsAssembly, extensions, adjustments, modifications or repairs may only
be carried out by the manufacturer or persons authorized by him.
Chapter 1: Important Information
Test equipment and
accessories
PrecautionsWhen working on the open system, the following precautions must be
ESD precautionsWhen repairing and when replacing spare parts, observe the applicable
The activities described in the Technical Manual require the availability
of the necessary technical test equipment and accessories.
respected:
Protect the components against ingress of fluids.
Do not touch live parts.
All plugs, connections and components may only be disconnected or
connected if de-energized.
ESD precautions (e.g. EN 100 015-1).
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1.4Addresses
ManufacturerFresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA
Please address any inquiries to:
D-61346 Bad Homburg
Germany
+49 (0)6172/609-0
www.fmc-ag.com
Service
Central Europe
International
service
Local service
Fresenius Medical Care
Deutschland GmbH
Geschäftsbereich Zentraleuropa
Kundendienst / Servicecenter
Steinmühlstrasse 24b
61352 Bad Homburg
Germany
Phone: +49 6172 609-7100
Fax: +49 6172 609-7102
E-mail: ServicecenterD@fmc-ag.com
Fresenius Medical Care
Deutschland GmbH
Service Support International
Hafenstrasse 9
D-97424 Schweinfurt
Germany
Phone: +49 9721 678-333 (hotline)
Fax: +49 9721 678-130
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2Functional Description
2.1Extracorporeal Circuit
The elements for maintaining and monitoring the extracorporeal circuit
of the multiFiltrate are as follows:
Pumps
Heaters
Pressure transducer
Air detector
Venous clamp
Non-opaque/opaque fluid detector
Blood leak detector
Heparin pump
Chapter 2: Functional Description
2.1.1Pumps
Altogether, the multiFiltrate is provided with four pumps:
PumpDelivery rate
Blood pump10 500 ml/min
Filtrate pump10 180 ml/min
Substituate pump10 170 ml/min
Dialysate pump10 170 ml/min
The pumps are driven by direct-current geared motors. To control the
speed, these motors are each provided with a clock pulse generator,
which is directly connected to the motor shaft. The pump processors for
controlling the individual pumps (P.C.B. LP 123) are fitted on the motor
housing.
All pumps are supplied with 24 V. The nominal voltage of the blood
pump motor is 20 V. The nominal voltage of the other pumps, however,
is 24 V.
A Hall sensor in the pump housing and a permanent magnet in each
pump door monitor the state of the pump door.
The line inserting position of the pump rotors for inserting and removing
the pump segments is detected by a combination of a reed switch (in
the pump housing) and a permanent magnet (in the rotor).
The functional test covers a check of all pumps.
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2.1.2Heaters
2.1.3Pressure Transducer
To allow heating of replacement fluids, two heaters, which are activated
and monitored independently of each other, are installed in the
multiFiltrate.
The heater foil is applied to the outside of the heater rod and supplied
with approx. 28 V. The temperatures are controlled and monitored by
altogether four NTC sensors (two for the operating processor and two
for the safety processor). This is implemented on P.C.B. LP 122.
Both heaters are tested during the functional test.
Four pressures are measured at the multiFiltrate:
Arterial pressure,
Measuring transducer (P.C.B. LP 343-1) between the patients
arterial access and the blood pump
Measuring range: 280 300 mmHg
Pre-hemofilter pressure
Measuring transducer (P.C.B. LP 343-1) between the blood pump
and the filter inlet
Measuring range: 0 750 mmHg
Venous pressure,
Measuring transducer (P.C.B. LP 450-3) between the filter outlet
and the patients venous access,
Measuring range: 80 500 mmHg.
Filtrate pressure or dialysate pressure
Measuring transducer (P.C.B. LP 343-1) between the filter
connector and the filtrate pump
Measuring range: 300 300mmHg.
All pressure transducers are subjected to the functional tests.
2.1.4Air Detector and Venous Clamp
The air detector (P.C.B. LP 450-3) serves for the detection of air in the
extracorporeal blood circuit and operates on the ultrasound principle .
Both the transmitter and the receiver are integrated in the drip chamber
holder. Once the level in the venous drip chamber has fallen below a
certain threshold, the venous clamp is closed. This function is executed
independently of the operating or safety processor. The additional
board AD 28 increases the transmitter voltage during Preparation to
ensure that the level of saline solution is reliably detected.
The air detector is subjected to the functional test.
The optical detector (P.C.B. LP 450-3) detects, according to the infrared
principle, whether saline solution or blood is present in the tubing
system.
The optical detector is subjected to the functional test.
2.1.6Blood Leak Detector
The blood leak detector (P.C.B. LP 125) is provided for the detection of
a potential blood loss through the membrane. It is operated applying a
two-color measuring section. In the course of this, red and green light is
alternately transmitted to a reference receiver or, through the filtrate
line, to a measuring receiver.
Both the transmitter and the receiver are integrated in the line holder.
The blood leak detector is subjected to the functional test.
2.1.7Heparin Pump
Chapter 2: Functional Description
2.2Weighing Units
The heparin pump is used for continuous heparinization of the blood.
A syringe plunger is moved by means of a carriage bar. The carriage
bar is connected to a threaded spindle via a slide. A microprocessorcontrolled stepper motor causes the spindle to rotate. Depending on the
activation, the piston will move up or down.
One Hall sensor each signals when the piston has reached its upper
and lower end of travel. The safety system of the pump comprises a
speed monitoring device (slotted disc with optical sensor) and a motor
current monitoring function. The syringe types are set via a coding
switch (HEX switch).
The weighing units are used for managing the fluid balance during
treatment.
The weighing cells are operated according to the strain gauge principle.
Signal conditioning, including analog-to-digital conversion, is achieved
per weighing cell on the P.C.B. LP 127. The actual weights are
produced by the operating processor.
Scale 1 and scale 2 each have a useful load of approx. 12 kg.
The scales are subjected to the functional test. To test the scales, a test
weight (ball) of defined value must be taken off each scale. Proper
functioning of the scales can be concluded from the correct difference
between the weights before and after lifting.
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2.3Ci-Ca Module (Option)
The Ci-Ca module is intended for regional citrate anticoagulation in the
CVVHD treatment therapy.
Turning power onThe Ci-Ca module requires a supply voltage of 24VDC. This voltage is
provided by the multiFiltrate system's power supply unit via the
connector in the lower IV pole support of the IV pole located on the right
of the system.
After the multiFiltrate system was turned on by pressing the power
switch on its rear, the supply voltage of the module is connected. The
operating processor of the Ci-Ca module switches into the standby
mode.
If the multiFiltrate systems is then turned on via the I/O key on the front
of the system, the operating processor of the Ci-Ca module will perform
an internal processor test. This test is performed simultaneously to the
processor test of the multiFiltrate system.
The Ci-Ca module communicates with the multiFiltrate basic system via
a serial interface.
Processor testIf a test is not passed successfully, the module will not establish
communications with the multiFiltrate system. It is not possible to
perform a treatment with citrate anticoagulation. The multiFiltrate
system recognizes this problem and displays a message which
proposes to use an alternative anticoagulation equipment (e.g. heparin
pump) and which has to be confirmed by the operator.
T1 testThe Ci-Ca module performs its own T1 test, independent of the T1 test
of the multiFiltrate system. This test will be started automatically and
simultaneously to the multiFiltrate T1 test after the prompt whether the
starting conditions are met was confirmed with [OK].
This test cannot be skipped or deselected.
System errorsIf it is still possible, system errors in the Ci-Ca module are shown on the
multiFiltrate display with the indication that citrate anticoagulation is not
available.
2.4Functional Test (T1 Test) and Error Messages
After it has been turned on the rear and the [I/O] key has been pressed,
the system automatically starts the processor test. After completion of
the processor test, the display test will be performed. In this test, the
numerical characters are represented for 2 seconds in all of the three
fonts used. After this test, the functional test (T1 test) is started
automatically. Depending on the configuration in the SETUP (SETUP
automatic), the test is running in the background or (SETUP detailed)
the test steps are represented separately on the display.
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2.4.1Battery Test, Part 1
At the beginning of the T1 test, the system assumes the terminal voltage
and loads the battery with a defined resistance over the entire test.
2.4.2Scales Test
In the first step, the temperature compensation and calibration factors
are tested. In the second step, the scales are tared. The linearity test
follows in step three. The 4 test weights are lifted, and the weight (44.3
g) is tested for a tolerance of ±0.5 g. The offset drift is tested in step four.
The test weights are lowered again; the system expects a weight of 0.0
g with a tolerance of ±0.5 g. The time out for each step (2 to 4) is 10 sec.
In the event of an error, messages are emitted. Here, the error
messages section only relates to scales I. The messages are identical
for scales II to IV.
Error messageCausesAction required
Scale I
Cal. factor missing, error.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Scale I
Temp. coeff. factors missing, error.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Scale I
Movement detected on Scale I.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Lithium battery on P.C.B. LP 244OP discharged.
Defect of the EPROM on P.C.B.
LP 127 of the scales specified.
The system is not in a stable
position. The scales are subjected
to a draft. Bags with tubing system
are placed on the scales; this is
especially applicable to filtrate
scales.
The +12 V and/or 12 V voltage(s)
is (are) missing.
Scales mechanics not smooth.Check for smoothness and adjust,
Replace the battery and execute
the calibration step in the Service
program.
Replace the P.C.B. and the
weighing bar and execute the
calibration step in the Service
program.
Set up the system in a stable
position. Remove the system from
the draft, or close the window.
Relieve the scales.
Check the fuses on the PSU board
LP 128 and replace the P.C.B.
LP 128, if necessary.
Caution: All pressures must be
checked and calibrated, if
necessary.
if necessary. Weight check in the
Service program.
Fit the connector to the
motherboard and/or to the P.C.B.
LP 127. Replace the ribbon cable.
Caution: All scales and pressures
must be calibrated.
Chapter 2: Functional Description
Error messageCausesAction required
Scale I
Test weight outside tolerance.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Scale I
Zero offset outside tolerance.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
The system is not in a stable
position. The scales are subjected
to a draft. Bags with tubing system
are placed on the scales; this is
especially applicable to filtrate
scales.
Lifting magnet for ball not
connected or defective.
Ball mechanics not smooth.Check for smoothness and adjust,
The system is not in a stable
position. The scales are subjected
to a draft. Bags with tubing system
are placed on the scales; this is
especially applicable to filtrate
scales.
Scales mechanics not smooth.Check for smoothness and adjust,
Test weight fails to drop back. Ball
mechanics not smooth.
Set up the system in a stable
position. Remove the system from
the draft, or close the window.
Relieve the scales.
Fit the connector to the
motherboard. If defective, the lifting
magnet must be replaced.
if necessary. Weight check in the
Service program.
Set up the system in a stable
position. Remove the system from
the draft, or close the window.
Relieve the scales.
if necessary. Weight check in the
Service program.
Check for smoothness and adjust,
if necessary. Weight check in the
Service program (ESC Service).
2.4.3Pump Test
In the first step, the stop-by-OP function is tested, i.e. the pumps must
stop running. In this step, the safety processor releases the pumps, and
the operating processor does not activate the pumps. In the second
step, all of the four pumps are activated with a rate of 100 ml/min. The
safety processor checks whether the pumps are running at the correct
rate and whether the reed contact (line inserting position) is actuated. In
the third step, the operating processor activates the pumps and the
safety processor disables the pump activation, i.e. the pumps may not
be running. In the event of an error, messages are emitted. Here, the
error messages section only relates to the blood pump. The messages
are identical for the other pumps, i.e. the filtrate, substituate and
dialysate pumps.
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Error messageCausesAction required
Blood pump
Blood pump door open.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Blood pump
Not stopped by operating
processor.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Blood pump
Wrong speed, rate.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Blood pump door open.Close the blood pump door.
Magnet in blood pump door
missing.
Hall sensor in pump housing not
connected or defective.
Control electronics (P.C.B. LP 123)
of the specified pump defective.
Caution: All scales and pressures
must be calibrated.
Replace P.C.B. LP 123.
Caution: The BLD must be
calibrated.
In the first step, the zero point, amplification and detuning factors are
tested. In the second step, the zero points of the pressure transducers
are checked with a tolerance of ±20 mmHg. In the third step, Part and
Pven are detuned to 300 mmHg. The values are checked with a
tolerance of ±20 mmHg. In the fourth step, PPHF and PFil are detuned
to 300 mmHg. The values are checked with a tolerance of ±20 mmHg.
In the event of an error, messages are emitted. The following table only
shows the error messages for "arterial pressure". The messages are
identical for the venous, pre-hemofilter and filtrate pressures.
Error messageCausesAction required
Arterial pressure
Factors / Offset lost.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Lithium battery on P.C.B. LP 244OP discharged.
Replace the battery and execute
the calibration step in the Service
program.
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Error messageCausesAction required
Arterial pressure
Zero outside tolerance.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Arterial pressure
Detuning outside tolerance
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Zero point drifted off.Check the setting and calibrate the
Caution: All scales and pressures
must be calibrated.
In the first step, the non-opaque state is checked. In the second step,
the optical detector is detuned and the opaque state is checked. In the
event of an error, messages are emitted.
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Error messageCausesAction required
Opt. detector
Senses opaque fluid.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Opt. detector
Fails to sense opaque fluid after
attenuation.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Blood present in the system or
objects inserted in the OD.
OD adjusted improperly.Check the setting of the OD.
P.C.B. LP 450-3 defective.Replace the P.C.B. LP 450-3.
Measuring head of OD defective.Replace and adjust the OD
Caution: When replacing the
P.C.B. LP 450-3, check / adjust the
air detector, optical detector and
venous pressure transducer.
measuring head.
Caution: The BLD must be
calibrated.
Caution: When replacing the
P.C.B. LP 450-3, check / adjust the
air detector, optical detector and
venous pressure transducer.
2.4.6Air Detector
Caution: All scales and pressures
must be calibrated.
AD 28 defective.Replace AD 28-1.
In the first step, it is checked whether fluid is present in the drip
chamber. if YES, the clamp is activated (opened). In the second step,
the air detector is detuned and the alarm state checked. In the event of
an error, messages are emitted.
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Error messageCausesAction required
Air detector
LDA1 not in alarm mode.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Air detector
Clamp does not close.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
LD adjusted improperly.Check the setting of the LD.
P.C.B. LP 450-3 defective.Replace the P.C.B. LP 450-3.
Caution: When replacing the
P.C.B. LP 450-3, check / adjust the
air detector, optical detector and
venous pressure transducer.
Ultrasonic detector defective.Replace and adjust the ultrasonic
In the first step, the blood leak detector is checked for being in an
acceptable state. In the second step, the blood leak detector is detuned
and the alarm state checked. In the event of an error, messages are
emitted.
Error messageCausesAction required
Blood leak detector
Calibration values incorrect
or missing.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Lithium battery on P.C.B. LP 244SP discharged.
Replace the battery and execute
the calibration step in the Service
program.
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Error messageCausesAction required
Blood leak detector
Outside acceptable range.
Remove filtrate line.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Blood leak detector
Alarm-free after signal attenuation.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
2.4.8Heater
Empty filtrate line or objects
inserted in the BLD sensor head.
In the first step, the safety relay is checked for being in the open state.
In addition, the sensors are checked for interruption and short-circuit. In
the second step, the safety relay is activated and checked for being in
the closed state. In the third step, the bag and foil sensors of OP and
SP are checked for being synchronized. Tolerances are ±1 °C. In the
fourth step, the foil sensor is detuned to >120 °C and, thus, the safety
shutoff mechanism (fire protection) is checked. In the fifth step, the bag
and foil sensors are detuned to >41 °C to check whether the heater is
switched off in case of an overtemperature of the solutions. In the sixth
step, it is checked whether the heater can be activated. In the event of
an error, messages are emitted. Here, the error messages section only
relates to the lower heater. The messages are identical for the upper
heater.
Remove the filtrate line or the
objects.
Replace P.C.B. LP 125 and the
BLD sensor head, and calibrate the
BLD.
Caution: The BLD must be
calibrated.
Replace P.C.B. LP 125 and the
BLD sensor head, and calibrate the
BLD.
Caution: All scales and pressures
must be calibrated.
Error messageCausesAction required
Lower heater
Switch-off path SP defective
(Sub. relay not open)
Voltage missing.
Fuse defective.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
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Safety relay on P.C.B. LP 122
defective.
Activation on P.C.B. LP 244-SR
defective.
Supply voltage for heater not
connected.
Fuse on P.C.B. LP 122 defective.Replace the fuse.
Replace P.C.B. LP 122.
Replace P.C.B. LP 244-SR.
Caution: The BLD must be
calibrated.
Fit the socket on P.C.B. LP 122.
Chapter 2: Functional Description
Error messageCausesAction required
Lower heater
Control FET short-circuit
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Lower heater
Bag sensor broken.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Lower heater
Foil sensor broken.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Lower heater
Control FET defective.Replace P.C.B. LP 122.
Activation on P.C.B. LP 244-OP
defective.
Socket of sensors not fitted.Fit the socket on P.C.B. LP 122.
Sensor interrupted.Replace the heater.
P.C.B. LP 122 defectiveReplace P.C.B. LP 122.
Converter on P.C.B. LP 244-SR
defective.
Socket of sensors not fitted.Fit the socket on P.C.B. LP 122.
Sensor interrupted.Replace the heater.
P.C.B. LP 122 defectiveReplace P.C.B. LP 122.
Converter on P.C.B. LP 244-SR
defective.
Bag sensor short-circuit.Replace the heater.
Replace P.C.B. LP 244-OP.
Caution: All scales and pressures
must be calibrated.
Replace P.C.B. LP 244-SR.
Caution: The BLD must be
calibrated.
Replace P.C.B. LP 244-SR.
Caution: The BLD must be
calibrated.
Bag sensor short-circuit.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Lower heater
Foil sensor short-circuit.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Lower heater
Sub. relay not closed,
foil defective.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
P.C.B. LP 122 defectiveReplace P.C.B. LP 122.
Converter on P.C.B. LP 244-SR
defective.
Bag sensor short-circuit.Replace the heater.
P.C.B. LP 122 defectiveReplace P.C.B. LP 122.
Converter on P.C.B. LP 244-SR
defective.
Supply voltage for heater not
connected.
Fuse on P.C.B. LP 122 defective.Replace the fuse.
Heater foil not connected.Connect the heater foil to P.C.B.
Heater foil interrupted.Replace the heater.
Safety relay defective.Replace P.C.B. LP 122.
Activation on P.C.B. LP 244-SR
defective.
Replace P.C.B. LP 244-SR.
Caution: The BLD must be
calibrated.
Replace P.C.B. LP 244-SR.
Caution: The BLD must be
calibrated.
Fit the socket on P.C.B. LP 122.
LP 122.
Replace P.C.B. LP 244-SR.
Caution: The BLD must be
calibrated.
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Error messageCausesAction required
Lower heater
Bag sensors,
OP-SP not synchronous
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Lower heater
Foil sensors,
OP-SP not synchronous
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Heater still warm after last
treatment or Service program.
Sensor board (P.C.B. LP 1220)
defective.
P.C.B. LP 122 defectiveReplace P.C.B. LP 122.
Converter on P.C.B. LP 244-SR
defective.
Converter on P.C.B. LP 244-OP
defective.
Heater still warm after last
treatment or Service program.
Sensor board (P.C.B. LP 1220)
defective.
P.C.B. LP 122 defectiveReplace P.C.B. LP 122.
Converter on P.C.B. LP 244-SR
defective.
Allow the heater to cool down.
Replace the heater.
Replace P.C.B. LP 244-SR.
Caution: The BLD must be
calibrated.
Replace P.C.B. LP 244-OP.
Caution: All scales and pressures
must be calibrated.
Allow the heater to cool down.
Replace the heater.
Replace P.C.B. LP 244-SR.
Caution: The BLD must be
calibrated.
Lower heater
Foil sensor detuning,
no overtemperature cutoff.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Lower heater
Bag sensor detuning,
no overtemperature.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Converter on P.C.B. LP 244-OP
defective.
DIL relay on P.C.B. LP 122
defective.
DIL relay on P.C.B. LP 122
defective.
Activation on P.C.B. LP 244-OP
defective.
Replace P.C.B. LP 244-OP.
Caution: All scales and pressures
must be calibrated.
Replace P.C.B. LP 122.
Replace P.C.B. LP 122.
Replace P.C.B. LP 244-OP.
Caution: All scales and pressures
must be calibrated.
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Error messageCausesAction required
Lower heater
Foil sensor detuning,
no overtemperature.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Lower heater
FET control defective
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
DIL relay on P.C.B. LP 122
defective.
Activation on P.C.B. LP 244-OP
defective.
FET on P.C.B. LP 122 defective.Replace P.C.B. LP 122.
Activation on P.C.B. LP 44-OP
defective.
Replace P.C.B. LP 122.
Replace P.C.B. LP 244-OP.
Caution: All scales and pressures
must be calibrated.
Replace P.C.B. LP 244-OP.
Caution: All scales and pressures
must be calibrated.
2.4.9Battery Test, Part 2
The first step was carried out at the beginning of the functional test, with
acceptance of the starting value and loading of the battery. In the
second step, the voltage is checked after loading and is compared with
the starting value. In the event of an error, messages are emitted.
Error messageCausesAction required
Battery test
Battery not connected, defective.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Battery not connected.Connect the rechargeable battery.
Battery terminal voltage without
load <<18 V.
Converter on P.C.B. LP 244-OP
defective.
Replace the battery.
Replace P.C.B. LP 244-OP.
Caution: All scales and pressures
must be calibrated.
Battery test
Load test failed.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
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Resistor or load relay on the PSU,
P.C.B. LP 128, defective.
Converter or activation on P.C.B.
LP 244-OP defective.
Replace P.C.B. LP 128.
Caution: All pressures must be
checked and calibrated, if
necessary.
Replace P.C.B. LP 244-OP.
Caution: All scales and pressures
must be calibrated.
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Error messageCausesAction required
Battery test
Insufficient capacity.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
System not used for a prolonged
period or frequent power failure
(preparation).
Battery defective.
Charging circuit on the PSU board,
P.C.B. LP 128, defective.
Converter on P.C.B. LP 244-OP
defective.
Load the battery from the mains for
a minimum of 10 hours.
Replace the battery.
Replace P.C.B. LP 128.
Caution: All pressures must be
checked and calibrated, if
necessary.
Replace P.C.B. LP 244-OP.
Caution: All scales and pressures
must be calibrated.
2.4.10 Audible Alarm
In the first step, it is checked whether the audible alarm is silenced. In
the second step, the audible alarm is generated and checked for proper
functioning by means of a microphone. In the event of an error,
messages are emitted.
Error messageCausesAction required
Audible alarm
Not silenced.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Constant ambient noise.Repeat the test after the noise has
stopped.
Loud humming noise on the
loudspeaker.
Check the route of the loudspeaker
cable. Replace the loudspeakermicrophone unit or the
motherboard P.C.B. LP 124.
The microphone line is disturbed.Check the route of the microphone
cable.
Microphone or amplifier defective.Replace the loudspeaker-
microphone unit or the
motherboard P.C.B. LP 124.
Audible alarm
Not active.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
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Alarm tone not audible.Loudspeaker cable connected to
P.C.B. LP 124?
Replace the loudspeakermicrophone unit or the
motherboard P.C.B. LP 124.
Error message despite audible
alarm.
Microphone cable connected to
P.C.B. LP 124?
Replace the loudspeakermicrophone unit or the
motherboard P.C.B. LP 124.
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2.4.11 Heparin Pump
After turning power on to the multiFiltrate, a self-test of the heparin
pump will be performed. Immediately before the multiFiltrate self-test,
the operating processor will query the heparin pump status. In the event
of an error, messages are emitted. If the heparin pump is not installed,
not connected to the power supply or deactivated via Service option, no
error message will be displayed.
Error messageCausesAction required
Heparin pump
Heparin pump not ready.
No communication.
Heparin pump
Heparin pump optionally
deactivated in Service mode
Heparin pump
Heparin pump detects internal error
Heparin pump
Wrong / unauthorized syringe type
detected
Heparin pump
Unknown hardware error
Heparin pump does not respond.Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Heparin pump deactivated.
Heparin pump manually
deactivated in the Service mode
Internal heparin pump error without
definite cause.
Wrong syringe type set.Acknowledge with
Heparin pump detects an unknown
hardware error.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Heparin pump deactivated.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Heparin pump deactivated.
[START/RESET] key.
Heparin pump deactivated.
Select a valid syringe type.
0 = 50 ml P syringe
1 = 30 ml heparin syringe
2 = 50 ml Injectomat syringe
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Heparin pump deactivated.
Heparin pump
Heparin pump hardware error
Gate array error
Heparin pump
Spike on reset line
Heparin pump
Wrong HEX switch position
Heparin pump
Powerdown
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Heparin pump detects an error in
the gate array.
A reset occurred during operation.Acknowledge with
Wrong HEX switch position set.Acknowledge with
Powerdown without 24 V-cutoff.Acknowledge with
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Heparin pump deactivated.
[START/RESET] key.
Heparin pump deactivated.
[START/RESET] key.
Heparin pump deactivated.
Set a valid HEX switch position.
[START/RESET] key.
Heparin pump deactivated.
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Error messageCausesAction required
Heparin pump
Operating processor internal
communication error with heparin
pump
Heparin pump
Watchdog error
Heparin pump
NOVRAM error
Heparin pump
CAMUS transmission error
2.4.12 multiDataLink
Erroneous data transmission.
Wrong or missing characters.
Check sum error.
The watchdog is not able to
interrupt the 24 V control voltage
for the stepper motor.
The CRC protection of the data
saved in the E2PROM is not
correct.
Not used in the multiFiltrate.Not used in the multiFiltrate.
Immediately before the multiFiltrate self-test, the operating processor
will query the multiDataLink version identifications. A response given by
the mDL is an indicator for its operability. In the event of an error,
messages are emitted. If the multiDataLink is not installed, not
connected to the power supply or deactivated via Service option, no
error message will be displayed.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Heparin pump deactivated.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Heparin pump deactivated.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
Heparin pump deactivated.
Error messageCausesAction required
multiDataLink
multiDataLink not standby
No communication
multiDataLink
multiDataLink optionally
deactivated in Service mode
multiDataLink does not respond.Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
multiDataLink deactivated.
multiDataLink manually
deactivated in the Service program.
Acknowledge with
[START/RESET] key.
multiDataLink deactivated.
Activate multiDataLink in the
Service program.
2.4.13 Ci-Ca Module (Option)
The test for the Ci-Ca module can not be enabled if the processor test
of the module and the multiFiltrate was not passed successfully. If these
processor tests are performed successfully, the T1 test will be started
automatically as soon as the operator has confirmed that the starting
conditions are met.
The following functions of the Ci-Ca module are tested:
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Stop of the citrate and the calcium pump by the module's operating
processor
Stop of the citrate and the calcium pump by the system's watchdog.
Function of the citrate pump and the insertion switch
Function of the calcium pump and the insertion switch
If a test could not be passed successfully, a warning indicating an error
number appears on the multiFiltrate display. The test can be repeated
any number of times, however, it cannot be skipped.
The T1 test of the multiFiltrate system is performed simultaneously to
the T1 test of the Ci-Ca module.
Error
number
281Lacking Ci Hall impulse after test was started
282Ci Hall impulse too early during pump stop test
283Ci Hall impulse too late during pump stop test
285Ci Hall impulse too early during pump stop test
286Ci Hall impulse too late during pump stop test
288Ci Hall impulse too early during insertion switch
289Ci Hall impulse too late during insertion switch
291Lacking Ca Hall impulse after test was started
292Ca Hall impulse too early during pump stop test
DescriptionPossible cause
(>5 s).
(<7 s).
(>9 s).
(<7 s).
(>9 s).
test (<7 s).
test (>9 s).
(>5 s).
(<7 s).
The rotor of the citrate pump is loose, jammed or
blocked.
Insertion switch pressed --> citrate line already
inserted.
The rotor of the citrate pump is loose, jammed or
blocked.
Insertion switch pressed --> citrate line already
inserted during the test.
The rotor of the citrate pump is loose, jammed or
blocked.
Insertion switch pressed --> citrate line already
inserted during the test.
The rotor of the citrate pump is loose, jammed or
blocked.
The rotor of the Ca pump is loose, jammed or
blocked.
Insertion switch pressed --> calcium line already
inserted.
293Ca Hall impulse too late during pump stop test
(>9 s).
295Ca Hall impulse too early during pump stop test
(<7 s).
296Ca Hall impulse too late during pump stop test
(>9 s).
298Ca Hall impulse too early during insertion switch
test (<7 s).
299Ca Hall impulse too late during insertion switch
test (>9 s).
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The rotor of the Ca pump is loose, jammed or
blocked.
Insertion switch pressed --> calcium line already
inserted during the test.
The rotor of the Ca pump is loose, jammed or
blocked.
Insertion switch pressed --> calcium line already
inserted during the test.
The rotor of the Ca pump is loose, jammed or
blocked.
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2.5Error Messages
2.5.1Alarm Messages
These messages cause all pumps to stop
CodeDescription
E10Blood pump: Blood pump door open
E11Blood pump: Stop
E12Blood pump: Wrong speed, rate
E13Arterial pressure, arterial pressure too low
E14Arterial pressure, arterial pressure too high
E15Venous pressure, venous pressure too low
E16Venous pressure, venous pressure too high
E17TMP, TMP too low
E18TMP, TMP too high
E19System stopped, Stop key has been pressed
E20Pre-filter pressure/ Pre-filter pressure too low (for
hemoperfusion)
E21Pre-filter pressure, pre-filter pressure too low
E22Pre-filter pressure, pre-filter pressure too high