An issue date and revision level for this manual appear on the front cover.
If more than three years have elapsed since this date, contact ZOLL Medical Corporation to determine if
additional product information updates are available.
ZOLL and stat•padz are registered trademarks, and AED Plus, AED Pro, CPR-D•padz, pedi•padz, pro•padz,
PowerCharger, Preconnect, RescueNet, Smart Alarms, and v•pak are trademarks of ZOLL Medical
Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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Preface
ZOLL Medical Corporation provides this manual for technicians who service the AED Plus™
device or diagnose malfunctions. This manual contains the following sections:
Preface — Provides safety warnings and an overview of the manual’s contents. Review this
section thoroughly before servicing an AED Plus unit.
Chapter 1, "Maintenance Tests" — Provides the recommended procedures for evaluating the
condition and performance of the AED Plus unit.
Chapter 2, "Troubleshooting" — Describes possible problems and solutions and lists the
error log messages that indicate the unit requires technical service.
Appendix A, "Maintenance Tests Checklist" — Provides a checklist for recording the results
of maintenance tests.
Note:The AED Plus contains no user-replaceable parts.
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Related Documentation
In addition to this service manual, the following manuals are available for the AED Plus unit:
• AED Plus Operator’s Guide (9650-0300-01) — Describes what the rescuer sees, hears, and
does while operating the unit.
• AED Plus Administrator’s Guide (9650-0301-01) — Describes the features and functions of
the unit and the procedures for configuring and maintaining it.
• AED Plus Simulator Operator’s Guide (9651-0800-01) — Describes the AED Plus
simulator, which you can use to test the AED Plus unit’s response to various simulated
cardiac rhythms.
Conventions
This manual uses uppercase italics for audible prompts and for text messages displayed on the
screen (for example DON’T TOUCH PATIENT, ANALYZING).
!
Within test or troubleshooting procedures, this symbol indicates an audible prompt or
message; for example:
! UNIT OK
WARNING!Warning statements alert you to conditions or actions that can result in personal injury
or death.
CautionCaution statements alert you to conditions or actions that can result in damage to the unit.
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Symbols
Symbols
Symbols used in this manual or on the equipment include the following:
Class II equipment
Defibrillation-protected Type BF patient connection
ATTE NTION: Refer to the operator’s guide for more information
WARNING: Dangerous voltage
New battery cells
Not new battery cells
VARTA
Push button
Do not push button
Recommended manufacturer
Do not use this manufacturer
Unit equipped to treat adult and pediatric patients
Conformité Européenne Complies with medical device directive 93/42/EEC.
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Safety Considerations
Only qualified personnel should service or disassemble an AED Plus unit. Before using this
device, read the AED Plus Administrator’s Guide. Before servicing or disassembling any
equipment, review these safety considerations and read this manual carefully.
WARNING!The AED Plus unit can generate as much as 2250 volts with sufficient current to cause
lethal shocks.
Before discharging the defibrillator, warn everyone near the equipment to “STAND CLEAR.”
Use only Type 123A lithium manganese dioxide batteries from manufacturers recommended
by ZOLL. Discard used batteries properly.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries might explode if
mistreated.
This device is protected against interference from radio frequency emissions typical of the
two-way radios and cellular telephones used in emergency service and public safety activities.
You should assess the device’s performance in your typical operating environment to determine
the likelihood of radio frequency interference (RFI) from high-power sources.
Warranty
For warranty information, refer to the AED Plus Administrator’s Guide.
To maintain the warranty, strictly follow the instructions and procedures in this service manual.
Unit failure that is attributable to the use of accessories that are not manufactured by ZOLL
might void the ZOLL warranty.
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Technical Service
If the AED Plus unit requires service, contact the ZOLL Technical Service Department or your
local distributor.
Telephone:1-800-348-9011 (U.S.A. customers only)
1-978-421-9655
Fax:1-978-421-0010
When requesting service, please provide the following information to the service
representative:
• Unit serial number
• Description of the problem
• Department where the equipment is used and the name of the person to contact
• Purchase order to allow tracking of loan equipment
• Purchase order for a unit with an expired warranty
Returning a Unit for Service
Tec hn ic al Se rv ic e
Before sending a unit to the ZOLL Technical Service Department for repair, obtain a service
request (SR) number from the service representative.
Remove all batteries from the unit. Pack the unit in its original container or equivalent
packaging. Be sure the assigned service request number appears on the package.
For customersReturn the unit to
In the U.S.A.ZOLL Medical Corporation
269 Mill Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824-4105
Attention: Technical Service Dept. [ SR number ]
In CanadaZOLL Medical Canada
Unit #15
5266 General Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 1Z7
Attention: Technical Service Dept. [ SR number ]
Telephone: 1-866-442-1011
In other locationsThe nearest authorized ZOLL Medical Corporation representative.
To locate an authorized service center, contact the International Sales
Department at
ZOLL Medical Corporation
269 Mill Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824-4105
Telephone: 1-978-421-9655
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Chapter 1
Maintenance Tests
This chapter describes the procedures for routine testing of the AED Plus unit.
A test typically consists of multiple steps, each of which requires a pass/fail rating. For each
step, perform the specified action and then verify that the expected results occur. If all expected
results occur, assign a “Pass” rating to the step; otherwise, assign it a “Fail” rating.
This chapter includes the following inspection and test procedures:
• “1.0Physical Inspection” on page 1-3
• “2.0Preventive Maintenance Test” on page 1-4
• “3.0Manual Self-Test” on page 1-9
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Preparations for Testing
• Gather the required equipment listed in the next section.
• Perform all the steps within each test procedure in the order specified.
If testing results indicate that the batteries must be replaced, you will need a set of 10 fully
charged Type 123A batteries.
Test Equipment
For some tests, you need one or more of these items:
• ZOLL universal adapter cable
• Fluke
The following items are optional:
• ZOLL AED Plus Simulator —
• ZOLL Administration Software (ZAS) —
For ZOLL part numbers, refer to the accessories list in the AED Plus Administrator’s Guide.
When connected to an AED Plus unit, the simulator can send it various simulated cardiac
rhythms (ventricular fibrillation, normal sinus rhythm, or asystole) and optional simulated
chest compression readings (rate and depth), so that you can test the unit’s response.
When installed on a personal computer or personal digital assistant that has an IrDA®
(wireless infrared) interface, the ZAS application can communicate with an AED Plus unit
in nonrescue mode to retrieve its usage history, hardware and software configuration, and
error log. You can also use ZAS to view or modify the unit’s configurable settings and to
retrieve event data.
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1.0Physical Inspection
Use this procedure to ensure that the unit shows no signs of damage or excessive wear.
Tools Needed
None.
Test Setup
None.
Test Procedure
Observe the following:PassFail
Physical Inspection
1.1Is the unit clean?
1.2Are all signs of wear reasonable and not excessive?
1.3Are the top panel and housing undamaged and free of cracks?
1.4Are input connectors clean and undamaged?
1.5If electrodes are preconnected, is the cable free from damage, are the pads
sealed within the packaging, and are the electrodes within the expiration
date shown on the packaging?
!!
!!
!!
!!
!!
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2.0Preventive Maintenance Test
Use this test to verify that the AED Plus unit is working properly and ready for use.
For an alternative test using the AED Plus Simulator, refer to the AED Plus Administrator’s Guide.
Note:To verify that the delivered energy for the first, second, and third shocks corresponds
to the unit’s preconfigured adult energy levels, use the ZOLL Administration Software
(ZAS) to obtain the current configuration of the unit.
Tools Needed
• Fluke Impulse 4000 Defibrillator/Pacer Performance Analyzer or equivalent
• Universal adapter cable
Test Setup
• Turn off the AED Plus unit, remove the cover, and unplug the preconnected electrodes.
Keep the electrodes so they can be reconnected later.
• Connect the universal adapter cable to the AED Plus unit and to the analyzer.
• Turn on the analyzer and set its function to VF (ventricular fibrillation).
Variations in Messages
When verifying messages in the test results, please be aware of the following issues:
• The wording of some messages is configurable. The following table shows equivalent
messages.
CHECK RESPONSIVENESSCHECK PATIENT
CHECK CIRCULATIONCHECK PULSE
IF NO CIRCULATION START CPRIF NO PULSE START CPR
IF NO CIRCULATION CONTINUE CPRIF NO PULSE CONTINUE CPR
TREATMENT ADVISEDSHOCK ADVISED
NO TREATMENT ADVISEDNO SHOCK ADVISED
PRESS TREATMENT BUTTONPRESS SHOCK BUTTON
RELEASE TREATMENT BUTTONRELEASE SHOCK BUTTON
TREATMENT DELIVEREDSHOCK DELIVERED
NO TREATMENT DELIVEREDNO SHOCK DELIVERED
• The message that reports the detected electrode type can be either ADULT PADS or
PEDIATRIC PADS.
• Some messages are issued only if the unit is configured to do so. If an optional message is
not issued during a test, do not consider this a failure.
• In some cases a text message on the display screen is abbreviated or otherwise differs
slightly from the associated voice message.
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Test Procedure
TestAction Expected Result(s)PassFail
2.1Turn on the AED Plus unit.
2.2Press the Tre atment button
(first shock).
! UNIT OK
! ADULT PADS
! DON’T TOUCH PATIENT,
ANALYZING
! TREATMENT ADVISED
(or SHOCK ADVISED)
! DON’T TOUCH PATIENT.
! PRESS TREATMENT BUTTON
(or PRESS SHOCK BUTTON)
• Analyzer indicates a defibrillator
discharge at the configured
first-shock energy level (120, 150
or 200 joules ±15%).
! TREATMENT DELIVERED
(or SHOCK DELIVERED)
• An updated shock count appears
on the display (SHOCKS: 1).
!!
!!
! DON’T TOUCH PATIENT,
ANALYZING
! TREATMENT ADVISED
(or SHOCK ADVISED)
! DON’T TOUCH PATIENT.
! PRESS TREATMENT BUTTON
(or PRESS SHOCK BUTTON)
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TestAction Expected Result(s)PassFail
2.3Press the Tre atment button
(second shock).
2.4Press the Tre atment button
(third shock).
• Analyzer indicates a defibrillator
discharge at the configured
second-shock energy level (120,
150 or 200 joules ±15%).
! TREATMENT DELIVERED
(or SHOCK DELIVERED)
• An updated shock count appears
on the display (SHOCKS: 2).
! DON’T TOUCH PATIENT,
ANALYZING
! TREATMENT ADVISED
(or SHOCK ADVISED)
! DON’T TOUCH PATIENT.
! PRESS TREATMENT BUTTON
(or PRESS SHOCK BUTTON)
• Analyzer indicates a defibrillator
discharge at the configured
third-shock energy level (120, 150
or 200 joules ±15%).
!!
!!
! TREATMENT DELIVERED
(or SHOCK DELIVERED)
• An updated shock count appears
on the display (SHOCKS: 3).
These three prompts are optional:
— OPEN AIRWAY
— CHECK BREATHING
— GIVE TWO BREATHS
! CHECK CIRCULATION
(or CHECK PULSE)
! IF NO CIRCULATION START CPR
(or IF NO PULSE START CPR)
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TestAction Expected Result(s)PassFail
Turn off the AED Plus unit.
Set the analyzer to NSR (normal sinus rhythm).
2.5Turn on the AED Plus unit.
2.6Lift the puck that is attached to the
universal adapter cable. Move the
puck up and down very slightly
(no more than 1 inch or 2 cm) and
continue to do so.
! UNIT OK
! ADULT PADS
! DON’T TOUCH PATIENT,
ANALYZING.
! NO TREATMENT ADVISED
(or NO SHOCK ADVISED)
These three prompts are optional:
— OPEN AIRWAY
— CHECK BREATHING
— GIVE TWO BREATHS
! CHECK CIRCULATION
(or CHECK PULSE)
! IF NO CIRCULATION START CPR
(or IF NO PULSE START CPR)
• Unit emits spaced tones as a guide
for performing chest compressions
at the proper rate.
! PUSH HARDER
!!
!!
If the unit has a display, prevent
the bar on the chest compression
gauge from extending into the
area between the lower two lines.
2.7Increase the vertical motion of the
puck (about 2 to 3 inches or 5 to
8 cm).
If the unit has a display, make
sure the bar on the chest
compression gauge extends into
the area between the lower two
lines.
• Unit emits spaced tones as a guide
for performing chest compressions
at the proper rate.
! GOOD COMPRESSIONS
The following prompt is optional:
— IF NO CIRCULATION CONTINUE
CPR
(or IF NO PULSE CONTINUE
CPR)
!!
! STOP CPR
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TestAction Expected Result(s)PassFail
Put the puck down and turn off the AED Plus unit.
Disconnect the universal adapter cable from the AED Plus unit.
2.8Wait 10 seconds and then turn on
the AED Plus unit.
2.9Check the expiration date on the
previously connected defibrillation
electrodes.
If the electrodes have not expired,
reconnect them to the unit;
otherwise, connect a fresh
package of defibrillation
electrodes.
! PLUG IN CABLE
This prompt is optional:
— STAY CALM
! CHECK RESPONSIVENESS
(or CHECK PATIENT)
This prompt is optional:
— CALL FOR HELP
These three prompts are optional:
— OPEN AIRWAY
— CHECK BREATHING
— GIVE TWO BREATHS
! CHECK CIRCULATION
(or CHECK PULSE)
! PLUG IN CABLE
! ADULT PADS
(or PEDIATRIC PADS)
!!
!!
Turn off the AED Plus unit.
2.10After 90 seconds, check the
Status indicator on the unit.
• The Status indicator shows a green
check.
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3.0Manual Self-Test
Use this test to initiate the unit’s self-diagnostic procedure, which verifies the following:
• Battery usage since last reset.
• Defibrillation electrodes are properly connected.
• ECG signal acquisition and processing circuitry is functional.
• Defibrillator charge and discharge circuitry (operational at 2 joules) is functional.
• Microprocessor hardware and software are functional.
• CPR monitoring circuitry and compression depth sensor are functional (when CPR-D•padz
are attached).
• Audio output circuitry is functional.
• Display screen (if present) is functional.
Tools Needed
• None.
Test Setup
• Turn off the AED Plus unit.
• If they are not already in place, preconnect defibrillation electrodes to the unit.
Manual Self-Test
Test Procedure
TestAction Expected Result(s)PassFail
3.1Press and hold the ON/OFF
button for at least 5 seconds.
• Within 10 seconds after the unit is
turned on, the Status indicator
displays a green check.
• On the top panel, the indicator
lights for the rescue actions
illuminate in sequence.
!!
! UNIT OK
If an IrDA connection is established, turn off the unit;
otherwise, the unit shuts down automatically.
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Chapter 2
Troubleshooting
This chapter describes common technical issues encountered during routine maintenance or
after a malfunction of the AED Plus unit. This chapter also lists critical AED Plus error log
messages that indicate the unit requires technical service.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• “Troubleshooting the AED Plus Unit” on page 2-2
• “AED Plus Error Log Messages” on page 2-4
If this chapter does not help you resolve the problem, call the ZOLL Technical Service
Department for assistance. For contact information, refer to page vii.
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Troubleshooting the AED Plus Unit
The following tables include common issues and their solutions. First, try the recommendations
given under “Operator Action.” If these steps do not remedy the problem, follow the
suggestions under “Technical Action.”
For information on contacting ZOLL Technical Service, refer to page vii.
Table 2-1. AED Plus Troubleshooting
ProblemOperator ActionTechnical Action
Status indicator shows a
red “X”.
! UNIT FAILED
Unit beeps while turned
off.
! CHANGE BATTERIES
! PLUG IN CABLE
! ANALYSIS HALTED
KEEP PATIENT STILL
! NO SHOCK DELIVERED
(or NO TREATMENT
DELIVERED)
— Press and hold the ON/OFF
button for at least 5 seconds to
perform a self-test.
— Verify that the electrode cable is
properly plugged into the patient
cable connector.
— Replace the electrodes.
—Turn the unit off and then press
and hold the ON/OFF button for at
least 5 seconds to perform a
self-test.
— Verify that the electrode cable is
properly plugged into the patient
cable connector.
— Replace the electrodes.
— Verify that the electrode cable is
properly plugged into the patient
cable connector.
—Turn the unit off and then press
and hold the ON/OFF button for at
least 5 seconds to perform a
self-test. Verify that a green check
appears in the Status indicator.
— Replace all batteries with new
ones. When prompted, press the
battery reset button.
— Ensure that the electrode cable is
properly plugged into the patient
cable connector.
— Keep the patient still during ECG
analysis. If transporting the patient
by stretcher or vehicle, stop all
patient movement during analysis.
The Treatment button was not
pressed or an internal error
occurred.
— When prompted to press the
button, do so within 30 seconds.
If the unit continues to fail,
remove it from service and
contact Technical Service.
If the unit continues to fail,
remove it from service and
contact Technical Service.
If the unit continues to beep,
remove it from service and
contact Technical Service.
If the message persists,
remove the unit from service
and contact Technical
Service.
If the message persists,
remove the unit from service
and contact Technical
Service.
If the message persists,
remove the from service and
contact Technical Service.
If an internal error occurred
(no shock was delivered
when theTreatment button
was pressed properly),
remove the unit from service
and contact Technical
Service.
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Table 2-1. AED Plus Troubleshooting (continued)
ProblemOperator ActionTechnical Action
! RELEASE SHOCK
BUTTON
(or RELEASE
TREATMENT BUTTON)
— Release the Treatment button.
Do not press the button until the
charge-ready tone sounds and the
button begins flashing.
If the message persists,
remove the unit from service
and contact Technical
Service.
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AED Plus Error Log Messages
The AED Plus unit records internal errors in an error log, which you can retrieve by using a
Windows-based personal computer with ZOLL Administration Software (ZAS).
To retrieve the error log, follow these steps:
StepAction
1Turn off the AED Plus unit.
2Start the ZOLL Administration Software (ZAS) on the computer.
3Position the AED Plus unit so that its IrDA port has a clear line-of-sight with the computer’s
IrDA port and the ports are about 10 to 18 inches (25 to 45 cm) apart.
4Press and hold the unit’s ON/OFF button for at least 5 seconds to start the unit in
nonrescue mode.
5After the unit issues the message COMMUNICATIONS ESTABLISHED, refer to the ZAS
help for instructions on saving the unit’s history file and viewing the included error log.
Note:After saving the error log file on the computer, you can use ZAS to clear the error log
on the AED Plus unit.
Table 2-2 lists the critical error log messages.
Important: If any of these messages appears in the error log, contact ZOLL Technical Service
as described on page vii.
Table 2-2. AED Plus Error Log Messages
Error
No.
Error Message
1The patient relay is not working properly
2Attempting to charge the capacitor while the SAFELINE in the CPLD is set - should not
charge
3The capacitor takes too long to charge
4The H-bridge test failed while the bridge was disabled. There should have been 0 current
measured.
5VCAP1 and VCAP2 are not within a defined range of each other
6The H-bridge test failed while the bridge was enabled - an invalid current reading was
taken during the positive test on the H-bridge
7The H-bridge test failed while the bridge was enabled - an invalid current reading was
taken during the negative test on the H-bridge
8Defib did not charge during the power-on charge test
9The Defib task is not receiving A2D vCap1 event samples - needed for charging
10FnSafety has determined that the charge has dropped below a specified value during the
holding of charge.
11The capacitor failed to charge
12The capacitor over-charged
13The capacitor contained an unsafe voltage in an idle state
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Table 2-2. AED Plus Error Log Messages (continued)
Error
No.
Note: Error numbers 256 and greater indicate noncritical conditions.
Error Message
14Patient impedance experienced a short
15The A2D is getting non-accurate readings during its test
17The message queue overflowed
18PowerOn task has timed out while waiting for a self test result to come back.
19Calibration faults that occur during a clinical event.
20An unexpected error has occurred when calling a Nucleus operation.
21An unexpected error has occurred when calling a Rhapsody operation.
22An unexpected coding error has occurred.
23No Language installed - corrupt language.
24The shock button is pressed/stuck.
25The ECG Calibration data is invalid
26The Patient Impedance Calibration data is invalid
27A critical flash error has occurred
28The WatchDog is not enabled during clinical event
29The clock test failed
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Maintenance Tests Checklist
This appendix provides a sample maintenance checklist for the AED Plus unit. To ensure that
the equipment is functioning properly and ready for emergency use, complete the checklist
periodically according to local protocols.
Your organization can create custom checklists for your specific requirements.
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Instructions
To maintain records for maintenance testing, photocopy the checklist shown on the following
pages. The checklist includes an entry for each test described in this manual. Use these copies
to record the results of your testing and then retain the copies for your records.
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Maintenance Tests Checklist
Use this checklist to record the results of AED Plus maintenance tests and keep it for your
records. For a description of each numbered test, refer to Chapter 1, "Maintenance Tests"
in the AED Plus Service Manual.
Serial No.
Location
Date
Te st er
Signature
Result of Check:
" No action required
" Minor problems
corrected
" Disposable supplies
replaced
" Major problems identified
(unit out of service)
Additional Remarks
1.0 Physical
Inspection
PASS FAIL
1.1
""
1.2
""
1.3
""
1.4
""
1.5
""
2.0 Preventive
Maintenance Test
PASS FAIL
2.1
""
2.2
""
2.3
""
2.4
""
2.5
""
2.6
""
2.7
""
2.8
""
2.9
""
2.10
""
3.0 Manual Self-Test
PASS FAIL
3.1
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