Aisys User's Reference Manual

Aisys
User's Reference Manual

Software Revision 10.X
User responsibility
Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. a General Electric Company, doing business as
GE Healthcare.
This product will perform in conformity with the description thereof
contained in this User’s Reference manual and accompanying labels
and/or inserts, when assembled, operated, maintained, and repaired
in accordance with the instruction provided. This Product must be
checked periodically. A defective Product should not be used. Parts
that are broken, missing, plainly worn, distorted, or contaminated
should be replaced immediately. Should repair or replacement
become necessary, Datex-Ohmeda recommends that a telephonic or
written request for service advice be made to the nearest Datex-
Ohmeda Customer Service Center. This Product or any of its parts
should not be repaired other than in accordance with written
instructions provided by Datex-Ohmeda and by Datex-Ohmeda
trained personnel. The Product must not be altered without the prior
written approval of Datex-Ohmeda. 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 Datex-Ohmeda.
CAUTION U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the
order of a licensed medical practitioner. Outside the
U.S.A., check the local laws for any restriction that may
apply.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Indications for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Serial numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Symbols used in the manual or on the equipment . . . . . . . . 1-6
Symbols used on the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Symbols used on the user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Typeface conventions used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
System information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
System classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Device standards IEC 60601-1:2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Device standards IEC 60601-1:1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Integral system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Not integral system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
System accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
System safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Preparing for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Inspecting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
2 System controls and menus
System overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Using the brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Using the O2 flush button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Positioning the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Advanced breathing system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Using the bag support arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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Aladin cassette controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Display controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Touch points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Measured value touch points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Active alarm touch points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Anesthesia system display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Digit fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Waveform fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Split screen field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Display navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Using menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Using the ComWheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Using quick keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
3 Operation
System operation safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Turning on the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Start a case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Minimum Alveolar Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Starting a case using default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Starting a case using custom settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
End a case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Turning off the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Ventilator setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Changing ventilator mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Changing ventilator settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Optional ventilator procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Auto limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Setting auto limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Gas setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Changing gas settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Changing balance gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Changing circuit type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
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System setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Patient demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Screen setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Fresh gas usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Alarm setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Setting CO2 alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Setting MV/TV alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Setting alarm limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Viewing alarm history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Setting alarm volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
Setting apnea delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
Silencing leak audio alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Setting auto MV limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Setting to default limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Alarms On Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Disable alarm limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Next page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Setting trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Spirometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Setting loop type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Setting loop graph scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Setting patient and sensor type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26
Setting the data source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Setting spirometry volume type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
Saving, viewing, and deleting spirometry loops . . . . . . 3-27
Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Pause gas flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Cardiac bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Vital capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Cycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Timer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Using the timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
ecoFLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-33
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Using ecoFLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Alternate O2 control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35
Using Alternate O2 control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
EZchange canister mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Using EZchange canister mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Draining the condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41
Using the ACGO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
4 Preoperative checkout
Every day before your first patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Before every patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
5 Preoperative tests
Aladin cassette installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Flow and pressure calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Circuit compliance compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Checkout menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Full test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Vent and gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Circuit leak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Circuit O2 cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
External gas monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Individual tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Vent and gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Circuit leak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Circuit O2 cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Low P leak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Low P leak (machines with ACGO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Agent delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Positive low pressure leak test (ACGO systems only) . . . . 5-10
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6 Airway modules
Airway modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

E and M series airway modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
CARESCAPE airway modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Connecting the airway module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Parameters setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Data source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Automatic agent identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Calibrating the airway module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
7 Alarms and troubleshooting
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Alarm priorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Pausing alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Cancelling audio pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Display changes during alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
De-escalating alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Battery indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Internal failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Informational tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
List of alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Sustained pressure threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Alarm ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Alarm tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-15
Breathing system problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-17
Electrical problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Pneumatic problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
8 Setup and connections
Setup safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2

Moving and transporting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
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Setting up the absorber canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

When to change the absorbent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Removing a canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Removing an EZchange canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Filling the Reusable Multi Absorber canister . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Mains inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Equipotential stud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Serial port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Pneumatic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Pipeline inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Scavenging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Sample gas return port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Sample gas return port (alternate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Pneumatic power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15
Vacuum suction regulator (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Venturi suction regulator (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Auxiliary O2 flowmeter (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Installing gas cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Installing cylinders with pin indexed yokes . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Installing cylinders with DIN connections . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Performing a high-pressure leak test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Attaching equipment to the top of the machine . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Passive AGSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Connecting passive AGSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Active AGSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Connecting active AGSS with a flow indicator . . . . . . . 8-22
Connecting active adjustable AGSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
9 User maintenance
Maintenance safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Repair policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
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Maintenance summary and schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Authorized service personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Circuit O2 cell replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Calibration menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Flow and pressure calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Circuit O2 cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Airway gas calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Water buildup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
10 Parts
Flow sensor module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Breathing circuit module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Bellows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Complete Advanced Breathing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Absorber canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
Exhalation valve assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
AGSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
EZchange canister system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Test tools and system parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
11 Specifications and theory of operation
System pneumatic circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2

Gas supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
O2 flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-4
Air and N2O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
Mixed gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5
EZchange canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5
Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5
Pneumatic specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-6
Gas supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
ACGO port relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
Non-circle circuit relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
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Pneumatic power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-6

Electrical block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Electrical power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Battery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Flow specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
Breathing system specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15
Gas scavenging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-16
Physical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-18
Lower dovetail loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-18
Upper dovetail loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-19
Environmental requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-20
Airway module specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-21
Gas specifications for E-, M-series modules . . . . . . . 11-21
Gas specifications for CARESCAPE modules . . . . . . 11-22
Typical performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-23
Suction regulators (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-24
Ventilator theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-25
O2 monitoring theory of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-25
ecoFLOW theory of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-26
Ventilation modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-26
Ventilation modes factory default settings . . . . . . . . . 11-37
Ventilation mode transition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-38
Ventilator operating specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-39
Pneumatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-39
Fresh gas compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-39
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-39
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-39
Oxygen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-40
Ventilator accuracy data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-41
Electronically controlled vaporizer and Aladin cassette . . 11-42
Aladin2 cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-46
Aladin cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-46
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-48
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Essential performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-48

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-48
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration -
electromagnetic emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-49
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration -
electromagnetic immunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-50
Recommended separation distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-51
12 Super user mode
Super user mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Gas usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
Resetting cumulative gas usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
Setting ecoFLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
Setting agent costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-5
Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
Ventilator settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
Alarm settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-6
Parameter settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-6
Trends setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8
Page setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-8
Case defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-10
Configuring case defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
Setting case name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-10
Setting volume apnea defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
Default case type settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-11
Gas controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-15
Setting gas preset values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
Setting fresh gas controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
Procedures setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16
Setting vital capacity defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16
Setting cycling controls and settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-16
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Vaporizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
Aladin2 cassette variants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
Aladin cassette variants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
Changing a cassette during a case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-7
Removing a cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-8
Installing a cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-9
Cassette maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-10
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-10
Draining cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-10
Draining halothane cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-11
Filling Aladin2 cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12
Filling with Easy-Fil system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12
Filling with Quik-Fil system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Filling with Saf-T-Fill bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
Filling Aladin cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17
Filling with keyed filler system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-17
Filling with Quik-Fil system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18
Filling with Saf-T-Fil bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19
Index
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Introduction
In this section Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Symbols used in the manual or on the equipment. . . . . . . .1-6
Typeface conventions used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
System information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
System safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
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Intended use
The Aisys anesthesia system is scalable, flexible, and functionally
integrated, featuring the most advanced design, ventilation,
respiratory monitoring, and breathing system. Module bays allow for
the physical integration of legacy Datex-Ohmeda patient monitors
and supports mounting of other GE Healthcare monitors. Optionally,
the open architecture design supports mounting of non-Datex-
Ohmeda patient monitors, record keeping, and connections to the
hospital information system. The INview movable display arm helps
keep the anesthetist’s focus on the patient by offering control of all
hemodynamic, gas delivery, anesthetic agent, and ventilation
parameters.
This anesthesia system is designed for mixing and delivering
inhalation anesthetics, Air, O2, and N2O.
The anesthesia system’s small breathing system volume allows an
anesthetic agent delivery response time of less than 7 seconds.
(Agent response time defined as achieving 90% of the setting
change measured while in non-circle circuit with a 2 l/min fresh gas
flow.)
This anesthesia system uses SmartVent ventilation technology
offering Volume Control Ventilation with tidal volume compensation
and electronic PEEP. The proven SmartVent technology also
features optional Pressure Control Ventilation, Pressure Support
Ventilation with an Apnea Backup (PSVPro) that is used for
spontaneously breathing patients, Synchronized Intermittent
Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV) modes, Pressure Control Ventilation-
Volume Guarantee (PCV-VG), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
+ Pressure Support Ventilation (CPAP + PSV), and VCV Cardiac
Bypass. In Volume Control Ventilation, a patient can be ventilated
using a minimal tidal volume of 20 ml. In Pressure Control
Ventilation, volumes as low as 5 ml can be measured. These
advanced features allow for the ventilation of a broad patient range.
WARNING MR unsafe. This system is not suitable for use in a

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) environment.
Indications for use
The system is intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and

ventilatory support to a wide range of patients (neonate, pediatric,
and adult). The device is intended for volume or pressure control
ventilation.
General information
This anesthesia system uses the Advanced Breathing System

(ABS). This integrated breathing system is easy to remove and
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disassemble and is autoclavable. Its fully integrated design

enhances the system’s elegance while minimizing tube connections,
minimizing circuit volume, and increasing the work surface area.
This anesthesia system is designed for expansion and upgrades, so
it is easy to add new technologies and ventilation capabilities without
investing in a new system.
The anesthesia system is suitable for use in a patient environment,
such as hospitals, surgical centers, or clinics. The system must only
be operated by personnel trained and qualified in the administration
of general anesthesia. The User’s Reference manual is intended to
provide training on the operation of the system. Operate the system
from the front with a clear view of the display. It must be operated
according to the instructions in this User’s Reference manual. Make
sure that all user documents are obtained from the manufacturer.
Refer to the Technical Reference manual for service information
including: special installation instructions, installation checklist,
means of isolating the supply mains, and replacement of fuses,
supply cord, and other parts.
WARNING Explosion Hazard. Do not use this system with flammable

anesthetic agents.
Note Configurations available for this product depend on local market and
standards requirements. Illustrations in this manual may not
represent all configurations of the product. This manual does not
cover the operation of every accessory. Refer to the accessory
documentation for further information.
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AB.75.277
Figure 1-1 • Front view
Serial numbers
Datex-Ohmeda products have unit serial numbers with coded logic

which indicates a product group code, the year of manufacture, and
a sequential unit number for identification. The serial number can be
in one of two formats.
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AAAX11111 AAAXX111111AA
The X represents an alpha character The XX represents a number
indicating the year the product was indicating the year the product was
manufactured; H = 2004, J = 2005, manufactured; 04 = 2004, 05 = 2005,
etc. I and O are not used. etc.
Trademarks
Aisys, Carestation, Advanced Breathing System, ComWheel, D-

fend, EZchange, Disposable Multi Absorber, Reusable Multi
Absorber, PSVPro, SmartVent, Easy-Fil, Aladin, and Aladin2 are
registered trademarks of Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.
Other brand names or product names used in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Symbols used in the manual or on the equipment

Symbols replace words on the equipment, on the display, or in
product manuals.
Warnings and Cautions tell you about dangerous conditions that can
occur if you do not follow all instructions in this manual.
Warnings tell about a condition that can cause injury to the operator
or the patient.
Cautions tell about a condition that can cause damage to the
equipment. Read and follow all warnings and cautions.
Symbols used on the equipment

.
O2 Flush button O2 cell connection
Air Air
APL settings are approximate Anesthetic Gas Scavenging System
Maximum Vacuum
Serial number Stock number
Exhaust Bellows volumes are approximate
Plus, positive polarity Minus, negative polarity

Maximum mass of configured mobile Caution: federal law prohibits
equipment dispensing without prescription.
Autoclavable
On (power) Off (power)
Standby Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation
Type BF equipment Type B equipment
Dangerous voltage Frame or chassis ground
Protective earth ground Earth ground
Direct current Alternating current

Caution Refer to instruction manual or booklet
(blue background)
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Operating instructions General warning (yellow background)
Electrical input/output Sample gas inlet to scavenging
Pneumatic inlet Pneumatic outlet
Electrical input Electrical output
Equipotential Lamp, lighting, illumination
Variability Variability in steps
Suction bottle outlet Vacuum inlet
Bag position/manual ventilation Mechanical ventilation
Inspiratory flow Expiratory flow
Movement in one direction Movement in two directions
Lock Unlock
Open drain (remove liquid) Low pressure leak test
This way up Not autoclavable
Read to center of float EZchange canister (CO2 bypass)
Systems with this mark agree with the Authorized representative in the
European Council Directive (93/42/ European Community
EEC) for Medical Devices when they
are used as specified in their User’s
Reference manuals. The xxxx is the
certification number of the Notified
Body used by Datex-Ohmeda’s Quality
Systems.
Date of manufacture Manufacturer
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Indicates that the waste of electrical GOST R Russian certification

and electronic equipment must not be
disposed as unsorted municipal waste
and must be collected separately.
Please contact an authorized
representative of the manufacturer for
information concerning the
decommissioning of equipment.
Stepping prohibited When moving or transporting
anesthesia machine, place the display
arm and shelf in the transport position
as shown.
Device contains phthalates Single use device
XXXX indicates phthalate.
Possible phthalates include:
DEHP: Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate; Di-
(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
Union made Stacking limit by mass
Keep dry Do not stack
Temperature limitation Fragile, handle with care
Protect from heat and radioactive Recyclable material

sources
Humidity limitation Electrical test certification
USB port Network
Not a USB port VGA connection
Serial connection Pinch hazard
Atmospheric limitation MR unsafe

MRI not compatible
(red circle and slash)
Eurasian conformity
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Symbols used on the user interface

.
Lock Lock/unlock button

Indicates the touchscreen is locked. Button label to lock or unlock the
touchscreen.
O2% indicator on left and balance gas Gas indicator. Color associated with gas
indictor on right. Colors associated with settings.
gas settings.
Audio Pause Submenu
No battery/battery failure Battery in use. Bar indicates amount of

battery power remaining.
Airway module indicator ACGO active
Drop-down menu Start/end case
Pediatric Adult
Lung procedure Home screen
Timer Alarm off
Pipeline Cylinder
Test indicator: red for failure, yellow for Alarm low and alarm high limit indicator
conditional outcome, and green for
pass.
Manual ventilation Enhanced temperature sensing
Agent level sensing supported. Bar Agent level unknown

indicates amount of agent remaining.
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Typeface conventions used

Soft keys and menu items are written in bold italic typeface; for
example, System Setup.
Messages that are displayed on the screen are enclosed in single
quotes; for example, ‘Check sample gas out’.
When referring to different sections and other documents, the names
are written in italic typeface and enclosed in double quotes; for
example, "System controls and menus".
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Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
A
AA Anesthetic agent
ABS Advanced breathing system
ACGO Auxiliary common gas outlet
AGSS Anesthesia gas scavenging system
Alt O2 Alternate O2
APL Adjustable pressure-limiting
APN Apnea
ATPD Ambient temperature and pressure, dry humidity
conditions
B
BTPS Body temperature, ambient pressure, saturated humidity
conditions
C
CGO Common gas outlet
CO Carbon monoxide
CO2 Carbon dioxide
Compl Compliance
CPAP + PSV Continuous positive airway pressure + pressure support
ventilation
E
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
ET End-tidal concentration
EtCO2 End-tidal carbon dioxide
EtO2 End-tidal oxygen
Exp Expiratory
F
FI Fraction of inspired gas
FiCO2 Fraction of inspired carbon dioxide
FiO2 Fraction of inspired oxygen
Flow-Vol Flow-volume loop
I
I:E Inspiratory-expiratory ratio
Insp Inspiratory
Insp Pause Inspiratory pause time
K
kg Kilogram
M
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MAC Minimum alveolar concentration
MV Minute volume
MVexp Expired minute volume
MVinsp Inspired minute volume
N
N2 Nitrogen
N2O Nitrous oxide
O
O2 Oxygen
P
Paw Airway pressure
PCV Pressure control ventilation
PCV-VG Pressure control ventilation - volume guaranteed
PEEP Positive end expiratory pressure
Paw-Flow Pressure-flow loop
Pinsp Inspiratory pressure
Pmax Maximum pressure
Pmean Mean pressure
Ppeak Peak pressure
Pplat Plateau pressure
Psupport Support pressure
PSV Pressure support ventilation
PSVPro Pressure support ventilation with apnea backup
Paw-Vol Pressure-volume loop
R
Raw Airway resistance
RF Radio frequency
RR Respiratory rate
S
SIMV PCV Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation -
pressure control ventilation
SIMV PCV-VG Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation -
pressure control ventilation - volume guaranteed
SIMV VCV Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation - volume
control ventilation
T
Texp Expiratory time
Tinsp Inspiratory time
Tpause Time where breath is paused with no flow
TV Tidal volume
TVexp Expired tidal volume
TVinsp Inspired tidal volume
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V
VCV Volume control ventilation
Vol Volume
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System information
System classification
This system is classified as follows:
• Class I Equipment.
• Type B Equipment.
• Type BF Equipment (airway modules).
• Ordinary Equipment.
• Not for use with flammable anesthetics.
• Continuous operation.
Device standards IEC 60601-1:2005
Devices used with this anesthesia system shall comply with the
following standards where applicable:
• Breathing system and breathing system components ISO

80601-2-13.
• Anesthetic gas scavenging systems ISO 80601-2-13
• Anesthetic vapor delivery devices ISO 80601-2-13.
• Anesthetic agent monitors ISO 80601-2-55.
• Oxygen monitors ISO 80601-2-55.
• Carbon dioxide monitors ISO 80601-2-55.
• Exhaled volume monitors ISO 80601-2-13.
Device standards IEC 60601-1:1988
Devices used with this anesthesia system shall comply with the
following standards where applicable:
• Breathing system and breathing system components ISO

8835-2.
• Anesthetic gas scavenging systems ISO 8835-3
• Anesthetic vapor delivery devices ISO 8835-4.
• Anesthetic agent monitors ISO 21647.
• Oxygen monitors ISO 21647.
• Carbon dioxide monitors ISO 21647.
• Exhaled volume monitors IEC 60601-2-13.
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Integral system components

This anesthesia system contains the following integral components,
monitoring devices, alarm systems, and protection devices that
comply with European, international, and national standards:
• Breathing system pressure-measuring device.

• Airway pressure-limitation device.
• Exhaled-volume monitor.
• Breathing system integrity alarm.
• Breathing system continuing-pressure alarm.
• O2 monitor (optional O2 cell).
• Anesthesia ventilator.
• Breathing system.
• Anesthetic vapor delivery device.
Not integral system components
These devices are not integral to this anesthesia system:
• CO2 monitor.
• Anesthetic agent monitor.
• O2 monitor (when O2 cell is not installed).
• Suction regulator.
• EZchange canister system.
• Condenser.
When adding devices to the anesthesia system, follow the

installation instructions provided by the device manufacturer.
Whoever adds individual devices to the anesthesia system shall
provide instructions on how to enable the individual devices. For
example, a preoperative checklist.
System accessories
These devices can be used as accessories on this anesthesia
system:
• Suction regulator.
• EZchange canister system.
• Condenser.
• Aladin and Aladin2 vaporizer cassettes.
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System safety
Preparing for use
WARNING Read each component’s User’s Reference manual and

understand the following before using this system:
• All system connections.

• All warnings and cautions.
• How to use each system component.
• How to test each system component.
• Before using the system:
• Complete all of the tests in the "Preoperative tests"

section.
• Test all other system components.
• If a test fails, do not use the equipment. Have an
authorized service representative repair the
equipment.
• European, international, and national standards require

the following monitoring be used with this system:
• Exhaled volume monitoring.

• O2 monitoring.
• CO2 monitoring.
• Anesthetic agent monitoring be used when anesthetic
vaporizers are in use.
• Single-use products are not designed or validated to be

reused. Reuse may cause a risk of cross-contamination,
affect the measurement accuracy, system performance,
or cause a malfunction as a result of the product being
physically damaged due to cleaning, disinfection, re-
sterilization, or reuse.
• Be aware of the risks and precautionary measures
related to phthalates. The following types of procedures
may increase the risk of exposure to phthalates when a
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device containing phthalates is used for treatment of

children or treatment of pregnant or nursing women:
• Exchange transfusion in neonates, total parenteral

nutrition in neonates, multiple procedures in sick
neonates, haemodialysis in peripuberal males, male
fetus and male infant of pregnant women, and
lactating women; and massive blood infusion into
trauma patients. Although these procedures have the
potential for increased risk of exposure, conclusive
evidence of human health risks has not been
established. As a precautionary measure, to reduce
the potential for unnecessary exposures to
phthalates, the product must be used in accordance
with the instructions for use, and practitioners should
refrain from using this product beyond the period of
time the product is medically necessary or needed.
• Follow hospital procedures for the prevention and

treatment of malignant hyperthermia for patients sensitive
to inhalation anesthetic agents.
• Risk of fire. Limit the use of supplemental oxygen
concentrations to less than 30 percent when using a heat
source or device that may lead to combustion. Consult
facility risk management procedures to minimize the risk
of fire if an oxygen concentration of more than 30 percent
is required for any reason.
• This system is not intended for use where the
surrounding oxygen concentration is in excess of 25
percent. Increased oxygen concentrations can result in
an increased risk of fire.
See "Device standards IEC 60601-1:2005" and "Integral system
components" for information regarding monitoring built into this
device.
Inspecting the system
Before using the system, make sure that:
• The equipment is not damaged.

• Components are correctly attached.
• The breathing circuit is correctly connected and not damaged.
• The breathing system is correctly assembled and contains
sufficient absorbent. Refer to the “Cleaning and Sterilization”
manual for breathing system assembly instructions.
• The Aladin cassette is locked in position and contains sufficient
agent.
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• Pipeline gas supplies are connected and the pressures are

correct.
• Cylinder valves are closed.
• Models with cylinder supplies have a cylinder wrench attached
to the system.
• Models with cylinder supplies have a reserve supply of O2
connected to the machine during system checkout.
• The necessary emergency equipment is available and in good
condition.
• Equipment for airway maintenance, manual ventilation, tracheal
intubation, and IV administration is available and in good
condition. In the case of system failure, the lack of immediate
access to alternative means of ventilation can result in patient
injury.
• Applicable anesthetic and emergency drugs are available.
• Check that the brakes are set to prevent movement.
• The power cord is connected to an electrical outlet. The mains
indicator comes on when AC power is connected. If the indicator
is not on, the system does not have mains (electrical) power.
Use a different outlet, close the circuit breaker, or replace or
connect the power cable.
• If an optional suction regulator is present, ensure there is
adequate suction.
• If an optional O2 flowmeter is present, ensure there is adequate
flow.
Electrical safety
Any non-medical equipment used with the system must be supplied

by a power source using a separating transformer. Failure to do so
may increase enclosure leakage current above levels allowed by IEC
60601-1 in normal conditions and under single-fault conditions. This
may cause electrical shock to the patient or operator.
After connecting anything to these outlets, conduct a complete
system leakage current test (according to IEC 60601-1).
WARNING The system provides connections for items such as

printers, visual displays and hospital information
networks (only connect items that are intended to be part
of the system). When these items (non-medical
equipment) are combined with the system, these
precautions must be followed:
• Do not place items not approved to IEC 60601-1

closer than 1.5 m to the patient.
• All items (medical electrical equipment or non-
medical electrical equipment) connected to the
system by a signal input/signal output cable must be
supplied from an AC power source which uses a
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separating transformer (in accordance with national

and international standards) or be provided with an
additional protective earth conductor.
• If a portable multiple socket outlet assembly is used
as an AC power source, it must comply with IEC
60601-1-1. The assembly must not be placed on the
floor. Using more than one portable multiple socket
outlet assembly is not recommended. Using an
extension cord is not recommended.
• An operator of the medical electrical system must not

touch non-medical electrical equipment and the patient
simultaneously. This may cause an unsafe electrical
shock to the patient.
• An operator of the medical electrical system must not
touch the contacts of electrical connectors and the
patient simultaneously. This may cause an unsafe
electrical shock to the patient.
• Use of portable phones or other radio frequency (RF)
emitting equipment (that exceed electromagnetic
interference levels specified in IEC 60601-1-2) near the
system may cause unexpected or adverse operation.
Monitor operation when RF emitters are in the vicinity.
• Use of other electrical equipment on or near this system
may cause interference. Verify normal operation of
equipment in the system before use on patients.
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System controls and menus
In this section System overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Advanced breathing system components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Aladin cassette controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Display controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Anesthesia system display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Display navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
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System overview
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1. Light switch 9. O2 flush button

2. Dovetail 10. Advanced breathing system
3. Aladin cassette and active bay 11. Auxiliary O2 flow control (optional)
4. Alternate O2 control 12. Anesthesia display
5. System switch 13. Patient monitoring modules (optional)
6. Mains indicator 14. Patient monitoring display (optional)
7. Integrated suction (optional) 15. Aladin cassette storage bay
8. Brake
Figure 2-1 • Front view
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1. Serial port 7. Mains inlet
2. Collection bottle connection 8. System circuit breaker
3. Cylinder wrench (key) storage 9. Equipotential stud
4. Cylinder yoke 10. Outlet circuit breaker
5. Anesthesia Gas Scavenging System 11. Isolated electrical outlet
6. Pipeline connections
Figure 2-2 • Rear view
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Using the brakes
Brakes on casters hold the system in place.
WARNING Do not use the brake while moving the anesthesia

system. This could cause the machine to tip over. Only
use the brake to keep the system in place.
AB.72.014
1. Push down on the brake pedal to lock the casters.
2. Lift up on the brake pedal to release the brake. The casters are
unlocked.
Using the O2 flush button
The O2 flush button supplies a high flow of O2 to the breathing

system.
1. Push the O2 flush button to deliver a high flow of O2.

2. Release the O2 flush button to stop the delivery of a high flow of
O2.
Positioning the display
The display can be moved for optimal viewing.
1. Unlock the display arm.

2. Raise or lower the display arm to adjust the height of the
display.
3. Lock the display arm.
4. Rotate the display arm toward or away from the system to adjust
the horizontal position of the display.
5. Tilt the display up or down to adjust the vertical angle of the
display.
6. Tilt the display left or right to adjust the horizontal angle of the
display.
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Advanced breathing system components
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1. Expiratory check valve 8. Breathing system release

2. Inspiratory check valve 9. Manual bag port
3. Inspiratory flow sensor 10. Adjustable pressure-limiting (APL) valve
4. Expiratory flow sensor 11. Bag/Vent switch
5. Absorber canister 12. Bellows assembly
6. Absorber canister release 13. Airway module
7. Leak test plug
Figure 2-3 • Advanced breathing system
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AB.75.281
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1. Bag support arm

2. Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO) switch
3. ACGO port
4. EZchange canister module (CO2 bypass)
5. Ezchange canister release
6. Condenser
7. Condenser drain button
Figure 2-4 • Breathing system options
Using the bag support arm
Use the optional bag support arm to hold the breathing circuit bag.
AB.82.023
1. To raise the bag support arm, squeeze the button and rotate the
arm up the top position.
2. To lower the bag support arm, squeeze the button and rotate the
arm down to the lower position.
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Aladin cassette controls

The electronically controlled vaporizer consists of the internal
electronic control unit and the Aladin agent cassette. See the
"Vaporizer" section for more information.
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1. Handle with release trigger

2. Lock
3. Liquid level indicator
4. Agent filling port
Figure 2-5 • Aladin2 cassette
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Display controls
The system uses touchscreen technology, hard keys, and a
ComWheel to access system functions, menus, and settings.
The touchscreen has numerous touch point areas that make
accessing menus and settings quick and easy. The buttons on the
right side of the screen provide direct access to commonly used
functions. The ventilation quick keys enable setup of ventilation
modes. The gas control quick keys provide a method to set up the
gas used for a case.
Touch only one touch point at a time to ensure the correct selection
is made.
WARNING Liquids on the display may degrade the performance of

the touchscreen. If liquids come in contact with the
display, lock the touchscreen and clean the display.
Unlock the touchscreen once the display has been
cleaned to resume use of the touchscreen.
CAUTION Do not apply excessive force to the touchscreen as
damage may occur.
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1. ComWheel Selects a menu item or confirms a setting. Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to scroll
through menu items or change settings.
2. Home key Removes all menus from the screen.
3. Screen Lock/Unlock Locks the touchscreen. Toggles between lock and unlock functions.
key
4. Start/End Case key Initiates Start or End Case function.
5. Touchscreen Activates functions when touch areas on the screen are selected.
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6. Audio Pause key Stops audio for 120 seconds for any active, eligible high and medium priority alarms.
Prevents audio (audio off) for 90 seconds when no medium or high priority alarms are
active. Allows the operator to acknowledge any non-active medium or high priority latched
alarms.
Figure 2-6 • Display controls
Touch points
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1. Wave fields 5. Ventilator quick keys
2. Measured values 6. Gas quick keys
3. Function keys 7. Split screen values
4. Digit fields
Figure 2-7 • Normal/Full screen view with shaded touch point areas
Measured value touch points
Touching measured values provides access to the Alarm Setup

menu and alarm limits.
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1. Touch the measured value to access the Alarm Setup menu.

2. The Alarm Setup menu displays.
3. Select the alarm limit and set it to the correct value. Touch the
value on the touchscreen or push the ComWheel to confirm the
desired setting.
4. Push the Home key, touch the waveform area of the display, or
select Close to close the menu.
Active alarm touch points
When an alarm sounds the alarm message is displayed at the top of

the screen and, if applicable, the alarming numeric field and digit
field flashes. The Alarm messages at the top of the screen are
message alerts only and not active touch points.
1. Touch the flashing numeric field to access the Alarm Setup

menu and alarm limits for the active alarm.
2. The Alarm Setup menu displays with the active alarm limit
highlighted. For example: If the ‘Ppeak high’ alarm activates, the
high alarm limit setting for Ppeak displays with the highlight.
3. Select the active alarm limit and change it to the desired setting.
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Anesthesia system display
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1. Audio pause symbol and Indicates when alarm audio is paused and the countdown clock until audio is
countdown clock on.
2. Alarm message fields Displays the active alarms.
3. Waveform fields Displays the waveforms of measured values. For example: Paw, Flow, and
CO2.
4. General message fields or lock Displays general messages and the touchscreen lock indicator.
touchscreen indicator
5. Measured values fields Displays the measured values. For example: Paw, Flow, and CO2.
6. Clock Displays the current time.
7. Function keys Functions available are: Audio Pause, Alarm Setup, Alarms On/Off, Auto
Limits, System Setup, Next Page, Trends, Spirometry, Procedures, Timer,
Start, and End Case.
8. Digit fields Contains information for Spirometry, Resp, Agent, and Gases.
9. Ventilation mode Displays the selected ventilation mode. For example: Ventilator On, and
Volume Control.
10. Ventilator quick keys Displays Mode, associated ventilation parameters, and More Settings. For
example: Mode, TV, RR, I:E, PEEP, and More Settings.
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11. Gas quick keys Displays O2, Total Flow, and Gas Setup.
12. Split screen Contains airway pressure, gas flow values, compliance, trends, and optional
ecoFLOW information.
Figure 2-8 • Typical Normal/Full view
Digit fields
The digit field can be set to show specific information such as gas
types, gas supply, flow, agent, respiration, and spirometry loops. If
the digit field is set to show agent and no airway module is inserted,
the area is blank.
Paw, O2, and either TVexp or CO2 must show on the display during
a case. If any of these parameters are not selected to show on the
display, the right most digit field information is replaced with the
missing parameter.
See "Screen setup menu" in the "Operation" section for more
information.
Waveform fields
Up to three waveforms can be shown on the normal screen view.

Each waveform can be set to show specific Paw, agent, flow, or CO2
data. The corresponding numeric information shows in the measured
values field to the right of the waveform. If the waveform is set to
show the agent and no airway module is inserted, that waveform and
numeric area is blank.
When one waveform is turned off, that waveform and the
corresponding numerics information are removed from the normal
screen view. The remaining waveforms and numerics increase in
size to fill the waveform area. When two waveforms are turned off,
those waveforms and the corresponding numerics information are
removed from the normal screen view. The remaining waveform is
centered in the waveform area.
When in a case, touch the waveform field area to close the menu.
information.
Split screen field
The split screen field can be set to show gas metabolics, trends,
spirometry loops, Paw gauge, airway compliance, and optional
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ecoFLOW information. If None is selected, the waveforms expand to

fill the split screen area.
Touch the spilt screen field to directly open the Screen Setup menu.
information.
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Display navigation
Use the touchscreen and ComWheel to navigate the display.
AB.75.257
1. Menu Displays the title of the open menu. For example: Start Case.
2. Instructions or help information This shows any additional instructions or help messages.
3. Menu items Shows Case Defaults, Volume Apnea Alarm, CO2 Alarms, Age, Ideal
Weight, and Start Case Now.
Figure 2-9 • Menu view and menu example
Using menus
Use the function keys to access the corresponding menus. When a

menu is selected, the menu field overlays the normal view and the
waveform fields start at the right edge of the menu.
1. Select the menu key to access the corresponding menu.
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2. Select a menu item to choose the item, or turn the ComWheel

left or right to highlight a menu item and then push to confirm.
3. If the menu item selected is an adjustment, turn the ComWheel
left or right to make the setting and then push to confirm.
If the menu item has a drop-down list, select the desired value
from the list by touching the item.
4. Select Close, touch the waveform area, or push the Home key
to exit the menu.
Using the ComWheel
Use the ComWheel to scroll through the quick key settings and
function keys, make selections, change settings, and confirm
settings.
• Push the ComWheel to make a selection.

• Turn the ComWheel to the right.
For menu items, the highlight moves down.
For quick keys, the highlight moves to the next key on the right.
For settings, the value changes to the next available setting.
For pull-down selections, the highlight moves to the next
available selection.
• Turn the ComWheel to the left.
For menu items, the highlight moves up.
For quick keys, the highlight moves to the next key on the left.
For settings, the value changes to the previous available setting.
For pull-down selections, the highlight moves to the previous
available selection.
• Push the ComWheel to confirm a setting.
Using quick keys
The gas settings and the main ventilator settings for each ventilation
mode can be changed using the quick keys.
1. Select a quick key to open the menu or select a parameter.

2. If Gas Setup, Mode, or More Settings is selected, a menu
displays. Select the desired value on the menu by touching the
value.
If any other quick key is selected, the value displays with a
highlight. Turn the ComWheel left or right to set the desired
value.
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3. Push the ComWheel or select the quick key to confirm the

change.
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Operation
In this section System operation safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Turning on the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Start a case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Turning off the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Ventilator setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Auto limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Gas setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
System setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Alarm setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Alarms On Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Next page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Trends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Spirometry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25
Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Timer function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
ecoFLOW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Alternate O2 control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
EZchange canister mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Condenser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-39
Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
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System operation safety
WARNING Do not use antistatic or electrically-conductive breathing

tubes or masks. They can cause burns if used near high-
frequency surgical equipment.
• Explosion Hazard. Do not use this system with flammable
anesthetic agents.
• Ventilator alarms indicate potential hazard conditions.
Investigate all alarms that occur to help ensure adequate
patient safety.
• If an alarm occurs, safeguard the patient first before
performing troubleshooting or doing repair procedures.
Failure to safeguard the patient could result in patient
injury.
• Make sure that the patient breathing circuit is correctly
assembled and that the ventilator settings are clinically
appropriate before starting ventilation. Incorrect breathing
circuit assembly and incorrect ventilator settings can
injure the patient.
• Make sure that the breathing circuit is correctly
connected and not damaged. Replace the breathing
circuit if it is damaged.
• Maintain sufficient fresh gas flow when using
sevoflurane.
• Desiccated (dehydrated) absorbent material may
produce dangerous chemical reactions when exposed to
inhalation anesthetics. Adequate precautions should be
taken to ensure that absorbent does not dry out. Turn off
all gases when finished using the system.
• Do not leave gas cylinder valves open if the pipeline
supply is in use. Cylinder supplies could be depleted,
leaving insufficient reserve supply in case of pipeline
failure.
• Unplug the system power cord to run the system on the
battery power if the integrity of the protective earth
conductor is in doubt.
• The top shelf weight limit is 45 kg (100 lb).
• Do not subject the system to excessive shock and
vibration. Equipment damage could occur.
• Do not place excessive weight on flat surfaces or
drawers. Equipment damage could occur.
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Turning on the system
1. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Make sure the
system circuit breaker is on.
• The mains indicator is lit when AC power is connected.

• Battery is charging if it is not already fully charged.
AB.91.044
1. System switch
2. Mains indicator
Figure 3-1 • Mains indicator and system switch
2. Check that the breathing system is properly connected.
CAUTION Do not turn on the system with the right-hand

(inspiratory) port plugged.
3. Turn the System switch to On.
The display shows the power-up screen.
The system does a series of automated self tests.
4. Perform a Full Test before the first case of the day.
5. Perform a preoperative checkout before each case. See the
"Preoperative checkout" section.
Note The system must perform a power-up self test after 12 hours of
remaining on. If the system has been on longer than 12 hours
without a power-up self test, the ‘Turn power Off and On for self
tests’ alarm occurs. Turn the power off and then back on between
cases to resolve the alarm.
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Start a case
Use the Start Case menu to set the case data and to start the gas
flow.
A case can be started using default settings or using custom
settings. The default settings are configured by the Super User. See
the "Super user mode" section for information on the Start Case
menu defaults.
Default Settings selection shows the first of five default case types
when the Start Case menu is accessed. Four of the default case
types are configured by the Super User. The fifth default case is Last
Case.
The Ideal Weight, Age, and Volume Apnea Alarm values are set to
the pre-selected settings defined by the Super User corresponding to
the case type.
WARNING Make sure that the patient breathing circuit is correctly

assembled and that the ventilator settings are clinically
appropriate before starting ventilation. Incorrect breathing
circuit assembly and incorrect ventilator settings can
injure the patient.
• Make sure that the preset alarm limits are appropriate for
the patient before starting ventilation. Incorrect alarm
settings can injure the patient.
Note Volume Apnea Alarm is not shown on the Start Case menu when
the Volume Apnea Selection is set to Disable in the Super User
settings.
Note The TV for Ideal Body Weight menu item from the Patient
Demographics menu can only be accessed when the ventilation
mode is set to VCV, PCV-VG, SIMV VCV, and SIMV PCV-VG. Use
this setting for breath rate and tidal volume calculations based on the
set patient weight.
Minimum Alveolar Concentration
The adjusted Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) is calculated

based on the patient age entered in the Start Case menu or the
Patient Demographics menu. The default patient age of the
selected case type is used if no patient age value is entered.
The MAC value is calculated from the exhaled gas concentration and
the related affects based on the age of the patient. Typically,
younger patients have better liver function and can clear a drug
faster, resulting in a higher MAC value. The MAC calculation used is
based on the Eger formula. When two agents are detected, the MAC
values of each agent are added together. The MAC value range is
0.0 to 9.9.
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The adjusted MAC value shows on several areas of the screen

including in the mini-trend, agent waveform numeric information,
agent digit field, and graphical trends page.
Starting a case using default settings
Start a case using the default settings by case type defined by the
Super User.
Case Defaults contain five case type selections. Each case type has
preset values for Ideal Weight, Age, and Volume Apnea Alarm.
The first four default case types are configured and named by the
Super User. The fifth default case is Last Case.
1. Set the Bag/Vent switch to Bag.

2. Select Start Case.
The Case Defaults selection shows the first preset case type.
Ideal Weight, Age, CO2 Alarms, and Volume Apnea Alarm
show the default settings that correspond to the case type
shown.
3. Verify or change the Case Defaults selected.
4. Verify the settings are clinically appropriate.
5. Select Start Case Now. Gas flow starts.
Starting a case using custom settings
Ideal Weight, Age, CO2 Alarms, and Volume Apnea Alarm can be
custom set on the Start Case menu before starting a case.
Additional ventilator settings, ventilation mode, alarm settings, and
gas settings can be custom set through the Vent Mode menu and
other ventilation quick keys, Alarm Setup menu, and Gas Setup
menu.

2. Select Start Case.
The Case Defaults selection shows the first preset case type.
Ideal Weight, Age, CO2 Alarms, and Volume Apnea Alarm
show the default settings that correspond to the case type
shown.
3. Change Ideal Weight, Age, or Volume Apnea Alarm settings
on the menu.
The Case Defaults changes from the case name to Preset.
If the CO2 Alarms setting on the menu is changed, the Case
Defaults remains as previously selected.
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4. To change ventilation mode, select Mode. Make the change. To

change the ventilation settings, select a ventilator quick key or
More Settings. Make the change.
5. To change alarm settings, select Alarm Setup. Make the
change.
6. To change the gas settings or the circuit type, select Gas Setup.
Make the change.
7. From the Start Case menu, select Start Case Now. Gas flow
starts.
See the "Ventilator setup" section for information on the Vent Mode
menu.
See the "Gas setup" section for information on the Gas Setup menu.
See the "Alarm setup" section for information on the Alarm Setup
menu.
End a case
Use the End Case menu to stop gas flow and end the patient
alarms.

2. Select End Case.
3. Select End Case Now on the menu to put the system in standby
(stops the gas flow and patient alarms). The End Case menu
shows the gas and agent usage for the case.
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Turning off the system
1. Perform the "End a case" procedure, if appropriate.

2. Turn the System switch to Standby.
3. Turn the suction switch (optional) to the off position.
4. Rotate the Auxiliary O2 knob fully clockwise to turn off the flow.
5. Disconnect or turn off any scavenging.
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Ventilator setup
Use the Vent Mode menu to set the ventilation mode. Use ventilator
quick keys and More Settings to change ventilator settings.
WARNING Most anesthetic agents will cause patients to have

reduced ventilatory responses to carbon dioxide and to
hypoxemia. Therefore, triggered modes of ventilation
may not produce adequate ventilation.
• The use of neuromuscular blocking agents will reduce
the patient’s breathing response, which will interfere with
triggering.
Important See the "Specifications and theory of operation" section for more
information on ventilation modes.
Changing ventilator mode
1. Select the Mode quick key. The Vent Mode menu shows.
2. Select the desired ventilation mode.
3. Set and confirm the primary ventilation setting to activate the
ventilation mode.
Controls that are frequently used in the ventilation mode can be
adjusted with the ventilator quick keys and the More Settings
quick key.
Changing ventilator settings
Change the ventilator settings for the ventilation mode when a case
is running.
1. Select the ventilation setting to be adjusted. Set the desired

value.
2. Push the ComWheel to activate the change.
Optional ventilator procedures
See "Procedures" for more information on Vital Capacity and

Cycling procedures.
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Auto limits
Use the Auto Limits menu to quickly set alarm ranges for ‘MV’, ‘TV’,
and ‘EtCO2’ during mechanical ventilation.
Setting auto limits
1. Select Auto Limits.

The menu shows the current measured values and the
proposed low and high alarm limits.
2. Check the proposed parameters.
• Select Confirm to use the proposed low and high alarm

limits.
• Select Cancel to leave the alarm limits unchanged.
• Select Case Default Limits to set the alarm limits to the
case default limits.
Note The proposed low and high alarm limits are shown in highlighted
text. The alarm limits that are not highlighted do not change.
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Gas setup
Use the Gas Setup menu to adjust the Agent, O2% and total flow, to
change the balance gas, and to change the circuit type.
Changing gas settings
1. Select the Gas Setup quick key.

2. Select the setting to change from the Gas Setup menu.
3. Change the setting.
4. For Circuit, select the menu item and change using the drop-
down menu. Select Confirm.
5. For Other Gas, select the menu item and change using the
drop-down menu.
6. For Agent, O2%, and Total Flow, select the setting and make
the change using the ComWheel and push to confirm the
setting.
Changing balance gas

2. Select the Other Gas menu item.
3. Select the balance gas to use with O2.
Changing circuit type

2. Select Circle or Non-Circle
3. Select Confirm.
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Using the circle circuit

Use the circle circuit mode to combine fresh gas with recirculated
gas from the CO2 absorber. The combined gas flows out through the
inspiratory port. Patient gas is returned to the system through the
expiratory port.
Mechanical ventilation and tidal volume monitoring are available
when using the circle circuit.
O2 monitoring of fresh gas is available automatically when using the
circle circuit if the system has the airway module option or the O2
cell monitoring option. Systems with both an airway module and an
O2 cell will display the O2 values obtained from the airway module.

2. Select Circle.
Fresh gas oxygen concentration is displayed on the screen.
Fresh gas flow combines with the exhaled gas and exits out
through the inspiratory port.
3. Set the alarm limits to clinically appropriate settings.
Using the non-circle circuit

Use the non-circle circuit mode to divert fresh gas around the
inspiratory check valve and out through the inspiratory port. This
fresh gas source may be used with circuits that do not have CO2
absorbent capability (for example, Mapleson variants). Mechanical
ventilation is not available when using the non-circle circuit. Tidal
volume monitoring is not available when using the non-circle circuit.
O2 monitoring of fresh gas is available automatically when using the
non-circle circuit if the system has the airway module option or the
O2 cell monitoring option. Systems with both an airway module and
an O2 cell will display the O2 values obtained from the airway
module.
WARNING Do not use an external ventilator when using the non-

circle circuit. Do not use the non-circle circuit to drive
external ventilators or for jet ventilation.
• The maximum pressure at the non-circle circuit can be up
to 27 kPa (4 psi). Use a breathing circuit with a pressure
limiting device to limit the pressure at the patient
connection port, during normal and single-fault
conditions, to less than 12.5 kPa (125 cmH2O) or to the
maximum pressure required by local standards.

2. Select Non-Circle.
Fresh gas flow is diverted around the inspiratory check valve
and out through the inspiratory port.
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System setup
Use System Setup to access menus and settings for Patient
Demographics, Screen Setup, Fresh Gas Usage, System Status,
Calibration, and Checkout.
Note System Status shows the status of gas supplies, electrical supplies,
and the software version.
See the "User maintenance" section for information on the

Calibration menu item.
See the "Preoperative tests" section for information on the Checkout
menu item.
Patient demographics
Use the Patient Demographics menu to access menus and settings

for Age, Ideal Weight, TV for Ideal Body Weight, and Set Vent by
Weight.
Screen setup menu
Use the Screen Setup menus to customize the screen view. Areas
of the screen can be customized to show specific information.
Screen Setup contains the Layout, Scales, Time and Date, and
More Settings submenus.
Setting waveform fields

The waveforms can be set to show agent, CO2, flow, Paw, or set to
Off. If a waveform is set to the same value as another waveform, the
previously set waveform changes to off and is removed from the
screen.
1. Select System Setup - Screen Setup.

2. Select the Layout tab.
3. Select the desired waveform button and select the value from
the drop-down menu.
4. Select Close.
Setting digit fields

The digit field can be set to show gas supply, flow, spirometry loops,
gases, respiration, or agent. If the digit field is set to show agent and
no airway module is inserted, the digit field will be blank.
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3. Select the desired digit field button and select the value from the
drop-down menu.
4. Select Close.
Setting the split screen

Use the Split Screen setting to show metabolics, trends, spirometry
loops, Paw gauge, airway compliance, and optional ecoFLOW
information.
See "ecoFLOW" for information on the ecoFLOW option.
Note Resistance (Raw) shows in the airway compliance split screen when
the system detects an airway module with spirometry and the
module has completed a warm-up phase.

3. Select Split Screen and select the desired view from the drop-
down menu.
4. Select Close.
Setting time and date

Use the Time and Date menu to set the time and date.
Note The Time and Date menu cannot be changed when a case is
running.

2. Select the Time and Date tab.
3. Select the time or date item to change. Make the change.
The clock format factory default is 24 hours.
• When the clock format is set to 12 h, the hour selections are

in ‘1a’ format for a.m. and ‘1p’ format for p.m.
• When the clock format is set to 24 h, the hour selections are
0 to 23 in one hour increments.
4. Select Close.
Setting the data source

Use Data Source to specify the source of spirometry data.
1. Select System Setup - Screen Setup - More Settings or

Spirometry - Setup Loops.
2. Select Data Source.
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3. Select Patient to have spirometry data sourced from the airway

module or Vent to have spirometry data sourced from the
ventilator.
4. Select Back to view changes made and access other functions
of the Spirometry menu.
Setting sweep speed

Use the Sweep Speed setting to set the waveform draw rate to fast
(6.25 mm/s) or slow (0.625 mm/s). When the sweep speed changes,
waveforms redraw at the new rate.

2. Select More Settings.
3. Select Sweep Speed and then select Fast or Slow.
4. Select Close.
Setting display brightness

Use the brightness setting to adjust the contrast level of the display.

3. Select Display Brightness.
4. Select the desired brightness level with 1 being the dimmest and
5 being the brightest.
5. Select Close.
Setting keypad brightness

Use the brightness setting to adjust the contrast level of the hard
keys on the bezel.

3. Select Keypad Brightness.
4. Select the desired brightness level with 1 being the dimmest and
5 being the brightest.
Set to 0 to turn off the keypad brightness.
5. Select Close.
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Setting fresh gas controls

Use the Fresh Gas Controls selection to set the gas control style to
O2% with Total Flow or to individual gas flow.
Selecting O2% shows O2% as the first quick key and Total Flow
l/min as the second quick key.
Selecting Flow shows balance gas l/min as one of the quick keys
and O2 l/min as the other quick key.
Note Both O2% and Flow are available if User is selected by the Super
User. If User is not selected by the Super User, either O2% or Flow
will be unavailable.
Note Fresh Gas Controls cannot be accessed during a case.

3. Select Fresh Gas Controls.
4. Select O2% or Flow from the drop-down menu.
When set to O2%, balance gas adjusts automatically when
either the O2% or the Total Flow is changed using the gas quick
keys.
When set to Flow, balance gas and the O2% are controlled
individually using the gas quick keys.
5. Select Close.
Fresh gas usage
Use Fresh Gas Usage to view the volume of O2, Air, N2O, and
agents used for the three most recent cases.
• Data only shows for gases available on the system.
• Agent data shows the three most recently used agents.
1. Select System Setup - Fresh Gas Usage.

2. Select Case Start Time to select the patient case to view.
3. Select Close.
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Alarm setup
Use the Alarm Setup menu to set and adjust alarm limits, alarm
volume, and other alarm settings and to view alarm history. The
Alarm Setup menu contains the Primary Limits, More Limits,
Alarm History, and Configure submenus.
Setting Leak Audio to Off silences audio alarms for small leaks.
Leak Audio is automatically set to On and cannot be changed when
either the Low MV alarm limits are off or the MV/TV Alarms is set to
Off.
Note Selecting Change to Default Limits loads the default settings as set
by the Super User or the factory defaults if no Super User settings
have been entered.
Setting CO2 alarms
Use the CO2 Alarms setting to turn off the CO2 ‘Apnea’ alarm,
‘EtCO2 low’, ‘EtCO2 high’, and ‘FiCO2 high. Absorbent OK?’ alarms
during manual ventilation.
CO2 information is obtained from the airway module installed in the
anesthesia system module bay. The CO2 alarms setting has no
effect if there is no airway module in the anesthesia system.
1. Select Alarm Setup.

2. To turn off the CO2 alarms, set CO2 Alarms to Off.
The ‘CO2 Alarms Off’ message shows in the general message
field.
The CO2 alarm limit waveform numerics shows dashes during a
case.
The alarms remain disabled until the Bag/Vent switch is set to
Vent, the case is ended, or the CO2 Alarms is set to On.
3. To turn on the CO2 alarms, set CO2 Alarms to On.
4. Select Close.
Setting volume apnea alarm

Use the Vol Apnea Alarm setting to turn off the volume apnea alarm
during manual ventilation. The volume apnea alarm remains off until
the Bag/Vent switch is set to Vent or Vol Apnea Alarm is set to On.
Note Vol Apnea Alarm does not show on the Alarm Setup menu when
the Volume Apnea Selection has been disabled by the Super User.
See the "Super user mode" section for more information.
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2. To turn the volume apnea alarms off, select Vol Apnea Alarm
to Off.
‘Volume Apnea Off’ shows in the general message field.
• If mechanical ventilation is started, the volume apnea

alarms are active.
• If manual ventilation is restarted, a pop-up confirmation
window appears to resume the Off setting.
3. To turn the volume apnea alarms on, set Vol Apnea Alarm to
On.
4. Select Close.
Setting MV/TV alarms
Use the MV/TV Alarms setting to turn off the MV and TV alarms.
Settings made during manual ventilation are not retained when
mechanical ventilation starts. Settings made during mechanical
ventilation are retained when manual ventilation starts.
For example, if MV/TV Alarms is set to Off during manual
ventilation, the alarms remain off until the Bag/Vent switch is set to
Vent or the MV/TV Alarms is set to On.
For example, if the MV/TV Alarms is set to Off during mechanical
ventilation, the alarms remain off when manual ventilation starts.

2. To turn the volume alarms off, set MV/TV Alarms to Off.
‘MV/TV Alarms Off’ appears in the general message field.
The volume alarm limits waveform numerics shows dashes
during a case.
3. To turn the volume alarms on, set MV/TV Alarms to On.
4. Select Close.
Setting alarm limits
WARNING Do not set alarm limits to extreme values. Setting limits to

extreme values can render the alarm useless.

2. From the Primary Limits and More Limits tabs, select the
alarm limit and make the change.
3. Push the Home key, touch the waveform area of the display, or
select Close to close the menu.
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Viewing alarm history
Use the Alarm History tab to view the list of the 12 most recent high
and medium priority alarms that occurred since the start of the case.
The alarm history clears at the start of a new case.

2. Select the Alarm History tab.
The list of alarms shows in the window.
3. Select Close.
Setting alarm volume
WARNING Set alarm volume loud enough to be heard over

surrounding noise. If the volume is not loud enough, the
user may not hear the alarm.

2. Select the Configure tab.
3. Set Alarm Volume to the desired value.
The alarm volume range is 1 to 5.
4. Select Close.
Setting apnea delay
Use the Apnea Delay setting to set the desired apnea time delay.
The apnea time delay is the amount of time that can pass without the
system detecting a measured breath before the apnea alarm occurs.

3. Set Apnea Delay to the desired time.
• The apnea time delay range is 10 to 30 seconds.

• The apnea time settings are in 1 second increments.
4. Select Close.
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Silencing leak audio alarms
Use the Leak Audio setting to silence audio alarms of small leaks.

3. Set Leak Audio to Off.
The audio alarms for small leaks are silenced.
4. To turn audio alarms back on, set Leak Audio to On.
5. Select Close.
Note If the Low MV alarm limits are off or MV/TV Alarms is set to Off,
Leak Audio is automatically set to On and cannot be changed.
Setting auto MV limits
MV alarm limits can be calculated automatically for mechanical

ventilation when in VCV or PCV-VG modes and volume
compensation is enabled. Use the Auto MV Limits setting to turn on
automatic calculations of the MV alarm limits.
If the automatic calculation of the low or high minute volume alarm
limit exceeds the allowable limit, the minimum or maximum alarm
limit is used.

3. Set Auto MV Limits to On.
The MV alarm limits are automatically calculated until Auto MV
Limits is set to Off or until an MV limit is manually adjusted
during mechanical ventilation. The MV alarm limits are
automatically calculated based on TV and RR settings.
4. Select Close.
Setting to default limits

Use Change to Default Limits to set alarm limits to the values set
by the Super User.

3. Select Change to Default Limits.
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4. Select Close.
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Alarms On Off
Use the Alarms On/Off menu to turn On or turn Off the CO2 Alarms
Limits and MV/TV Alarm Limits during manual ventilation. Alarm
limits are enabled at the start of mechanical ventilation.
Note The CO2 ‘Apnea’ alarm cannot be turned off through the Alarms
On/Off menu. Only the ‘EtCO2’ and ‘FiCO2’ alarms are turned off
using this menu.
Disable alarm limits
1. Select Alarms On/Off.

2. View the alarm limit status.
3. Select Confirm to change the alarm limit settings. Select
Cancel to leave the alarm limits unchanged.
• If the CO2 Alarms Limits and MV/TV Alarm Limits are

On, the alarm limits change to Off.
• If the CO2 Alarms Limits or MV/TV Alarm Limits are On,
the alarm limits change to Off.
• If the CO2 Alarms Limits and MV/TV Alarm Limits are
Off, the alarm limits change to On.
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Next page
Select Next Page to change the screen view. A default view and four
configurable screen views are available. A general message displays
identifying the page number of the screen view.
See the "Super user mode" section for information on setting the
preset screen views.
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Trends
Use the Trends menu to view patient trends and set the time scale.
There are three views for patient trends: measured (numerical),
settings, and graphical. Trend information is saved every 15 seconds
for the most recent 24 hours.
Setting trends
1. Select Trends.
2. Select the desired view.
3. Select Scroll to move through the current trend view.
4. Select Time Scale to select the desired scale from the drop-
down menu.
5. Select Next Page to view additional parameters.
6. Select Close.
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Spirometry
Use the Spirometry menu to:
• Set the loop type.

• Adjust the loop scaling.
• Save a loop to memory.
• Access the Setup Loops menu.
• View a saved loop.
• Delete a saved loop.
There are three types of spirometry loops: Pressure-Volume (Paw-

Vol), Flow-Volume (Flow-Vol), and Pressure-Flow (Paw-Flow). The
spirometry loops show in the spirometry window and can be set to
show alongside the waveforms as the split screen.
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1. Volume axis
2. Pressure axis
3. Real-time loop
4. Reference loop (appears on display in gray)
Figure 3-2 • Example of a Paw-Vol loop
Setting loop type
1. Select Spirometry.
2. Select Loop Type and select the loop from the drop-down list.
3. Select Close.
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Setting loop graph scaling
Use Spirometry Scaling to set the scales of the spirometry loop

graph. The available settings for the volume, Paw, and flow graph
axes are dependent on the set patient type of adult or pediatric.
• Auto automatically adjusts the volume, Paw, and flow axes of
the loop based on the minimum and maximum breath reading
shown in the waveform.
• Linked links the adjustment of the volume, Paw, and flow axes
of the loop graph together. Change one of the scales and the
remaining two scales automatically change based on the one
set scale.
• Indep. allows the axes of the loop graph to be changed
separately for the volume, Paw, and flow axes.
1. Select Spirometry - Setup Loops.

2. Select Spirometry Scaling and set the scale type from the
drop-down list.
Setting patient and sensor type

Patient and sensor type refer to the style of airway adapter used with
the airway module. If spirometry data is obtained from the airway
module, make sure that the sensor type matches the type of airway
adapter used. Adult or pediatric patient types are available.
WARNING Make sure that the set sensor type corresponds to the
type of airway adapter in use. If the sensor type is not set
correctly, the information displayed may not be accurate.

2. Select Patient and Sensor and then select Adult or Pedi
depending on the sensor used.
Setting the data source
Use Data Source to specify the source of spirometry data.
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1. Select System Setup - Screen Setup - More Settings or

Spirometry - Setup Loops.
2. Select Data Source.
3. Select Patient to have spirometry data sourced from the airway
module or Vent to have spirometry data sourced from the
ventilator.
Setting spirometry volume type
The volume shown on the spirometry split screen can be set to

minute volume or tidal volume.

2. Select Show MV or TV and select MV or TV from the drop-
down list.
Set to TV to show TVinsp and TVexp on the spirometry split
screen.
Set to MV to show MVexp and TVexp on the spirometry split
screen.
Saving, viewing, and deleting spirometry loops
Spirometry loops can be saved, viewed, and deleted through the

Spirometry menu.
1. Select Spirometry.
2. To store a loop to memory, select Save Loop. Up to six loops
can be saved.
3. To view a saved loop, set Show Ref. Loop to the time at which
it was saved.
4. To delete a saved loop, set Delete Ref. Loop to the time at
which it was saved.
5. Select Close.
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Procedures
Use the Procedures menu to pause the gas flow, start cardiac
bypass, perform or change settings for a vital capacity procedure, or
perform or change the settings for a cycling procedure.
Note Vital Capacity shows in the menu if it is set to Yes by the Super
User. Vital Capacity is only selectable during mechanical ventilation.
Note Cycling shows in the menu if it is set to Yes by the Super User.
Cycling is only selectable during mechanical ventilation.
Pause gas flow
Use Pause Gas Flow to temporarily suspend the flow of gas during
a case. Using Pause Gas Flow while the breathing circuit is
disconnected prevents the flow of gas into the room. Pause Gas
Flow is available during both mechanical ventilation and manual
ventilation.
1. Select Procedures.
2. Select Pause Gas Flow.
The amount of time remaining in the gas flow pause shows in
the window.
Gas flow stops for 1 minute and automatically resumes after 1
minute.
If mechanical ventilation is on, mechanical ventilation stops for 1
minute and then automatically resumes after 1 minute.
3. Resume the flow of gas at any time during the pause by
selecting Restart Gas Flow.
Cardiac bypass
There are two types of cardiac bypass. Manual ventilation cardiac

bypass is standard. VCV cardiac bypass is optional.
Manual ventilation cardiac bypass suspends alarms for patients on
cardiac bypass when the ventilator is not mechanically ventilating.
The volume, apnea, low agent, CO2, and respiratory rate alarms are
suspended. The alarms are enabled when cardiac bypass is turned
off or mechanical ventilation is started.
Systems with the VCV cardiac bypass option enabled can
mechanically ventilate while in VCV mode. The VCV mode is the
only ventilation mode available while using VCV cardiac bypass. The
volume, apnea, low agent, CO2, low Paw, and respiratory rate
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alarms are suspended. The alarms are enabled when VCV cardiac
bypass is turned off or mechanical ventilation is stopped.
WARNING Manual ventilation cardiac bypass and VCV cardiac

bypass modes should only be used when the patient is
receiving extra-corporeal oxygenation by means of a
heart-lung machine. These modes of ventilation are not
intended to provide metabolic levels of ventilation to the
patient.
Using manual ventilation cardiac bypass

3. Select Start Cardiac Bypass.
The ‘Cardiac Bypass’ message shows in the waveforms and in
the general message field when manual ventilation cardiac
bypass is active.
4. Select Close.
Using VCV cardiac bypass
1. Start mechanical ventilation in VCV mode.

3. Select Start Cardiac Bypass.
PEEP is set to 5 cmH2O.
TV settings of less than 170 ml prior to starting cardiac bypass
remain at the set TV.
TV settings of more than 170 ml prior to starting cardiac bypass
change to 170 ml.
The ‘VCV Cardiac Bypass’ message shows in the waveforms
and in the general message field when VCV cardiac bypass is
active.
Note PEEP and TV settings can be changed after entering cardiac bypass
mode.
4. Select Close.
Vital capacity
Use the Vital Capacity procedure to deliver a pressure breath for a

set time. The Vital Capacity procedure provides a simple way to
deliver one pressure breath during mechanical ventilation without
making multiple ventilator setting changes. The PEEP on Exit
setting provides a way to change the ventilation PEEP setting
automatically at the end of the Vital Capacity procedure.
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The Pressure Hold, Hold Time, and PEEP on Exit settings can be
preset by the Super User. These settings can be changed by the
user before starting the procedure.
Note PEEP on Exit shows if it is set to Yes by the Super User.
Using vital capacity

2. Select Start Vital Capacity.
One pressure breath is given at the set pressure.
The pressure is held for the set time.
PEEP is set to the PEEP on Exit setting.
3. Select Stop Vital Capacity at any time to stop the procedure.
4. Select Close.
Note If the procedure is stopped before completion, the PEEP on Exit

setting is not used.
Changing vital capacity settings

2. Select the setting to change and make the change.
• Set Pressure Hold to between 20 and 60 cmH2O.

• Set Hold Time to between 10 and 40 seconds.
• Set PEEP on Exit to Off or between 4 and 30 cmH2O.
3. Select Start Vital Capacity.

4. Select Close.
Cycling
Use the Cycling procedure to deliver pressure breaths through a

series of ventilation steps. The Cycling procedure provides a flexible
way to deliver pressure breaths during ventilation without making
multiple ventilator setting changes. Up to seven preset steps with
multiple breaths are available.
Each procedure defaults steps and ventilation settings which can be
preset by the Super User. The ventilation settings of each step can
be changed by the user before starting a procedure.
Note There is a limited amount of gas in the bellows. No additional gas

enters the bellows during the cycling procedure. Increase fresh gas
flow to avoid bellows collapse.
Using cycling
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2. Select Cycling.
3. Select a Procedure to perform.
4. Select Start Cycling.
The procedure begins.
Procedure progress shows in the procedure window.
5. Stop the procedure anytime by selecting Stop Cycling.
6. Select Close.
Changing cycling settings

2. Select Cycling.
3. Select a Procedure to perform.
4. Select Adjust Settings.
The first setting of Step 1 in the procedure window is selected.
5. Push the ComWheel to enter the adjustment window.
6. Use the ComWheel to navigate the adjustment window and
change a value.
7. Select Start Cycling.
8. Select Close.
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Timer function
Use Start as a timer function. When selected a clock will display
counting up from zero.
Using the timer
1. Select Start to start the clock.

2. Select Stop to pause or stop the clock.
If Start is selected, the clock will resume operation.
If Start is selected and held for longer than 1 second, the clock
will reset to zero.
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ecoFLOW
This feature provides a split screen view that shows the approximate
minimum O2 flow to maintain a preset inspired O2 concentration.
Also shown is the approximate agent used per hour and the cost.
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10 Total Flow Agent 1
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Fi25 O2 flow
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1. Agent Shows Agent cost and flow information.
2. Agent cost The cost of the current agent flow. This value is determined by the agent flow multiplied
by the agent cost set in Super user mode.
3. Agent flow The measured value of the liquid agent flow from the vaporizer. The agent flow may have
a delayed response. For example: Iso.
4. FiO2 flow marker The graphical representation on the flow tube of the FiO2 flow value. This marker can be
removed by disabling it in Super user mode.
5. FiO2 flow The minimum O2 flow needed to maintain the set inspired O2 flow. This item can be
disabled in Super user mode. For example: Fi25 O2 flow.
6. O2 total (numeric) The numeric representation of the total O2 flow. If N2O is the balance gas, this equals the
set O2 flow. If Air is the balance gas, this is the set O2 flow plus 21% of the Air flow. For
example: O2 Total.
7. O2 total (graphical) The graphical representation of the total O2 flow. If N2O is the balance gas, this equals
the set O2 flow. If Air is the balance gas, this is the set O2 flow plus 21% of the Air flow.
8. Remaining gas flow If N2O is the balance gas, this equals the set N2O flow. If Air is the balance gas, this N2O
is 79% of the Air flow.
9. Flow bobbin The height of this represents the total fresh gas flow delivered to the patient.
10. Total flow Shows Total Flow information.
Figure 3-3 • ecoFLOW feature
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Using ecoFLOW

3. Select Split Screen and select ecoFLOW from the drop-down
menu.
4. Select Close.
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Alternate O2 control
WARNING The Alternate O2 control is not an auxiliary source of O2.

• When Alternate O2 control is enabled, flow from the
electronic mixer is stopped and the agent concentration
is set to off. O2 is flowing through the Alternate O2
control to the breathing system. To activate anesthetic
agent flow to the breathing system, set the agent to the
desired concentration.
• Agent delivery cannot be activated in the case of certain
electronic mixer or agent delivery failures. The Agent
quick key will be blank if agent delivery is unavailable.
Use the Alternate O2 control to deliver O2 through an independent
pneumatic path to the vaporizer and patient circuit. Alternate O2 is
connected to the system O2 supply. Alternate O2 control activates
automatically in the case of certain failures or errors. It can also be
activated manually.
The Alternate O2 control is available approximately 20 seconds after
the system is turned on. The Alternate O2 flow is adjustable to
approximately 0.5 l/min to 10 l/min as indicated on the flow tube.
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1. ON/OFF button
2. Flow control
3. Flow tube
Figure 3-4 • Alternate O2 control
Using Alternate O2 control
1. Push the Alternate O2 ON/OFF button.

The O2 flow is indicated on the flow tube.
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2. Use the flow control to adjust the O2 flow.

3. Set the agent to the desired concentration.
4. To end Alternate O2 control, push the Alternate O2 ON/OFF
button.
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EZchange canister mode

Use the optional EZchange canister mode for continued ventilation of
the patient while changing the absorber canister. The EZchange
canister mode seals the breathing circuit when the canister holder is
down. While the absorber canister is out of the breathing circuit, the
patient re-breaths exhaled gases without any gas passing through
the absorbent.
Systems with EZchange canister mode have a label on the canister
holder. An EZchange canister has side rails that fit in the EZchange
canister holder.
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Figure 3-5 • EZchange canister holder label
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AC.22p.010
1. Side rails
Figure 3-6 • EZchange canister
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Using EZchange canister mode
Note Make sure that the absorber canister has side rails. If the canister
does not have side rails, it will not work in the EZchange canister
holder.
1. Push the absorber canister release to activate the EZchange

canister mode.
The canister swings down to the EZchange position.
‘CO2 Absorber Out of Circuit’ shows in the waveform area on
the anesthesia display.
2. Remove the canister from the holder.
3. Install a canister with fresh absorbent into the holder.
4. Push the canister back up and snap it into absorber position.
The exhaled gas flows through the absorber, removing CO2.
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Condenser
Use the optional condenser to remove water in the system that is
produced from the reaction of CO2 gas with the absorbent. The
condenser is connected between the outlet of the absorber canister
and the inlet of the circuit module. Moisture in the gas is condensed
into water droplets, which run into the condenser’s reservoir.
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1. Drain button
2. Reservoir
3. Condenser
Figure 3-7 • Condenser
Draining the condenser
1. Visually check the condenser reservoir daily. Drain the reservoir

daily.
2. Place a container under the reservoir.
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3. Push the drain button to empty any water in the condenser.
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Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet

Use the optional Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO) switch to
direct the fresh gas flow through the ACGO port on the front of the
system. The ACGO may be used to provide fresh gas to an auxiliary
manual breathing circuit. Fresh gas delivered through the ACGO port
may contain O2, Air, N2O, and anesthetic agent depending on the
user settings.
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Figure 3-8 • ACGO switch position
Mechanical ventilation is not available when using an auxiliary

manual breathing circuit with fresh gas from the ACGO. The Bag/
Vent switch, APL valve, and CO2 absorber are not part of the
external circuit. Volume and pressure monitoring are not available.
O2 monitoring of fresh gas is available when the ACGO is selected if
the system has the airway module option or the O2 cell monitoring
option. Systems with both an airway module and an O2 cell will
display the circuit O2 value obtained from the airway module.
WARNING The Bag/Vent switch and the APL valve do not control
the ACGO or any breathing circuit connected to the
AGCO. Do not use these controls when using a breathing
circuit with fresh gas from the ACGO. Patient injury may
occur.
• Volume and pressure monitoring are not available
through the system when using the ACGO port. Monitor
the patient using other methods.
• Do not use an external ventilator on the ACGO. Do not
use the ACGO to drive external ventilators or for jet
ventilation.
• The maximum pressure at the ACGO can be up to 55
kPa (8 psi). Use a breathing circuit with a pressure
limiting device to limit the pressure at the patient
connection port, during normal and single-fault
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conditions, to less than 12.5 kPa (125 cmH2O) or to the

maximum pressure required by local standards.
Using the ACGO
1. Set the ACGO switch to the ACGO position.

Fresh gas flows through the ACGO port.
3. To stop fresh gas flow through the ACGO port, set the ACGO
switch to the circle circuit position.
Note Displayed fresh gas oxygen concentration may not reflect FiO2
during spontaneous breathing or in rebreathing circuits. Use an
external O2 monitor if using a rebreathing circuit on ACGO.
Note A sample of the fresh gas is diverted to the O2 cell in the breathing
system. The sample flow to the O2 cell is dependent on the pressure
in the external circuit. The sample flow reduces the fresh gas flow
rate to the auxiliary breathing circuit equal to the amount diverted to
the O2 cell.
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In this section Every day before your first patient. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Before every patient. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
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Every day before your first patient
□ Check that necessary emergency equipment is available and

in good condition.
□ Check that the equipment is not damaged and that

components are correctly attached.
□ Check that the pipeline gas supplies are connected. If

equipped with cylinders, check that there is sufficient reserve
capacity and that the cylinder valve is closed.
□ Connect scavenging and verify operation.
□ Check that the amount of liquid agent in the cassette is

adequate. Install the agent cassette into the active bay. The
cassette is properly inserted when the agent is identified on
the display.
□ Check that the breathing circuit is correctly connected, not

damaged, and the breathing system contains sufficient
absorbent in the canister.
□ Turn the System switch On.
□ Perform a Full Test from the Checkout menu.
□ Do an Agent Delivery check in the Checkout menu for each

agent cassette that will be used during the day.
□ Check that an adequate reserve O2 supply is available.
□ Check that the ventilator functions correctly:
• Connect a test lung to the patient breathing circuit

connection.
• Set the ventilator to VCV mode and the settings to TV to
400 ml, RR to 12, I:E to 1:2, Tpause to Off, and Pmax to
40 cmH2O.
• Set the gas flow to the minimum settings.
• Start a case.
• Set the Bag/Vent switch to Vent.
• Fill the bellows using O2 flush.
• Check that mechanical ventilation starts. Check that the
bellows inflate and deflate. Check that the display shows
the correct ventilator data. Check that there are no
inappropriate alarms.
□ Turn the system circuit breaker off and check that mechanical
ventilation continues while the system is running on battery
power. After completing the check, turn the system circuit
breaker on. The mains indicator is lit when AC power is
connected.
□ Set the appropriate controls and alarm limits for the case.
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Before every patient
Note This check does not need to be done before the first case of the day
if the "Every day before your first patient" checklist was done.
□ Check that the necessary emergency equipment is available

and in good condition.
□ Select Checkout and perform a Low P Leak test.
□ If the cassette was changed since the last case:
• Check that the amount of liquid agent in the cassette is

adequate.
• Check that the cassette is properly inserted. The cassette
is properly inserted when the agent is identified on the
display.
□ Check that an adequate reserve O2 supply is available.
□ Check that the breathing circuit is correctly connected, not

damaged, and the breathing system contains sufficient
absorbent in the canister.
□ Select Checkout and perform a Circuit Leak test.
□ Check that the ventilator functions correctly:
• Connect a test lung to the patient breathing circuit

connection.
• Set the ventilator to VCV mode and the settings for TV to
400 ml, RR to 12, I:E to 1:2, Tpause to Off, and Pmax to
40 cmH2O.
• Set the gas flow to the minimum settings.
• Start a case.
• Fill the bellows using O2 flush.
• Check that mechanical ventilation starts. Check that the
bellows inflate and deflate. Check that the display shows
the correct ventilator data. Check that there are no
inappropriate alarms.
• Make sure that the alarms function. See the "Alarm tests".
□ Set the appropriate controls and alarm limits for the case.
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Preoperative tests
In this section Aladin cassette installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Flow and pressure calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Circuit compliance compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Checkout menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Full test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Individual tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Positive low pressure leak test (ACGO systems only). . . .5-10
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Aladin cassette installation
1. Using the liquid level indicator, check that the cassette is filled to
the appropriate level.
2. If using Aladin2, unlock the cassette handle before installing it
into the active bay.
3. Insert the cassette into the active bay until a click is heard. An
audible click indicates that the cassette is in position.
4. Turn the lock on the handle to the horizontal position (Aladin2
cassettes only).
5. The cassette is properly inserted when the agent is identified on
the display. Make sure that the displayed agent matches the
cassette.
Note Store the cassettes in the cassette storage bay when they are not in
use. See the "Vaporizer cassettes" section for additional cassette
information.
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Flow and pressure calibration
Important Room temperature fluctuations of more than 5°C may affect sensor
measurements. Recalibrate the flow sensors if the room temperature
changes by more than 5°C.
Calibrate the flow sensors by removing the flow sensor module from
the system. On-screen instructions are available through System
Setup - Calibration - Flow and Pressure.

2. Remove the flow sensor module.
3. Wait for ‘No insp flow sensor’ and ‘No exp flow sensor’ alarms to
occur.
4. Reinsert the flow sensor module. Make sure the flow sensors
are securely latched when they are reinserted. Wait for alarms
to clear.
5. Start mechanical ventilation when ready.
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Circuit compliance compensation

The ventilator adjusts gas delivery and monitoring to compensate for
the compliance of the patient circuit if:
• The system has an airway module installed.

• The Circuit Compliance is set to On from Super User -
System Config. - Ventilator Settings.
• The Checkout is completed after the system is turned on.
Circuit compliance is determined during the Checkout - Full Test or

when the Vent and Gas check is done as an individual test. Circuit
compliance must be set by the Super User for the Circuit
Compliance compensation function to be active. See the "Super user
mode" section for information on the circuit compliance setting.
In volume modes, circuit compliance compensation increases the
volume delivered at the inspiratory port by taking into consideration
the circuit compliance value. In all modes, circuit compliance
compensation adjusts the volume measurements. Circuit compliance
compensation provides consistent ventilator accuracy at the patient
circuit.
Breathing circuits and breathing circuit components are available in
many different configurations from multiple suppliers. Attributes of
the breathing circuits such as materials, tube length, tube diameter,
and configuration of components within the breathing circuit, may
result in hazards to the patient from increased leakage, added
resistance, or changed circuit compliance. It is recommended that a
test be conducted prior to use with each patient.
WARNING Perform a Vent and Gas test after changing the patient
tube type. Changing the patient breathing circuit after
completing a Vent and Gas test affects the volume
measurements in all modes.
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Checkout menu
The Checkout menu shows on the display after turning on the
system. To access the Checkout menu between cases, select
Checkout. Step-by-step instructions show in the Checkout menu
during the tests. Use the Checkout menu to:
• Perform a Full Test.
• Perform any of the individual tests.
• View the Test Log.
• Start a case.
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Full test
The Full Test or the individual tests must be performed at least once
within every 24-hour period.
Perform the Full Test at the start of each day. The full test runs
automatically and beeps to indicate when it is finished or if
interaction is required.
The Full Test does the following tests: Vent and Gas, Circuit Leak,
and Circuit O2 Cell (if circuit O2 cell is present). When one of the
tests is completed, the next test begins.
1. From the Checkout menu, select Full Test and follow the
instructions.
2. If a test fails, follow the instructions to perform a retest or accept
the results.
3. When the Full Test is completed, start a case.
Note In case of a patient emergency, the Full Test may be bypassed by

selecting Start Case. The general message ‘Please Do Checkout’ is
displayed if a Full Test or all of the individual tests are not completed
with passing results within 24 hours.
Vent and gas

The Vent and Gas test checks the agent delivery, airway module,
Bag/Vent switch, proper gas supply pressures, ventilator operation
and leak, battery and electrical power, circuit compliance, and flow
control operation. This is a two-step test.
To run this test, follow the on-screen instructions. When the test
passes, the next test starts.
Note Any cassette may be used during the test. Use a non-desflurane
cassette during the test to check the full functionality of the internal
electronic control unit.
Circuit leak
The Circuit Leak test checks the Bag/Vent switch, proper gas
supply pressures, airway pressure measurement transducer, APL
valve, and manual circuit leak.
To run this test, follow the on-screen instructions. When the test
passes, the next test starts.
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Circuit O2 cell
The Circuit O2 Cell test measures the O2 percent.

To run this test, follow the on-screen instructions. Do not select
Done when 21 is first displayed. Allow the reading to stabilize, then
select Done. Calibrate the O2 cell if necessary.
External gas monitor
When External Gas Monitor is set to Yes by the Super User, the
External Gas Monitor reminder occurs. This is not a test. This is a
reminder to connect a respiratory gas monitor.
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Individual tests
The Full Test or all of the individual tests must be completed with
passing results at least once within every 24-hour period.
Individual tests allow the user to perform any combination of single
tests. These tests are helpful if there is a specific problem/alarm and
the user wishes to test only that portion of the system.
The tests do not automatically move on to the next test. After
completing a test, do another or start a case. If a test fails, follow the
instructions to perform a recheck or accept the results.
Vent and gas

The Vent and Gas test checks the agent delivery, airway module,
Bag/Vent switch, proper gas supply pressures, ventilator operation
and leak, battery and electrical power, circuit compliance, and flow
control operation. This is a two-step test.
To run this test, follow the on-screen instructions.
Circuit leak
The Circuit Leak test checks the Bag/Vent switch, proper gas
supply pressures, airway pressure measurement transducer, APL
valve, and manual circuit leak.
Circuit O2 cell
The Circuit O2 Cell test measures the O2 percent.

Low P leak
The positive pressure Low P Leak test measures machine leaks

before the breathing system, between the common gas outlet and
the high-pressure pneumatics and includes the gas mixer and
vaporizer. It measures low-pressure pneumatic leaks with a pass or
fail limit of 50 ml.
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Low P leak (machines with ACGO)
The negative Low P Leak measures machine leaks before the

breathing system, between the common gas outlet and the high-
pressure pneumatics and includes the gas mixer and vaporizer. It
measures low pressure pneumatic leaks with a pass or fail limit of 50
ml.
Note Any cassette may be used during the check. Using a desflurane
cassette only checks for leaks between the vaporizer and common
gas outlet.
Agent delivery
The agent delivery test checks the agent delivery systems and the
cassette. This check releases agent to the circuit.
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Positive low pressure leak test (ACGO systems only)
Note For ACGO machines, perform either a negative Low P Leak test or
a positive low-pressure leak test depending on local requirements.
CAUTION Do a positive-pressure leak test at the ACGO port only.
1. Connect the leak test device to the ACGO port with the positive-
pressure leak test adapter. Push the adapter into the ACGO port
throughout the test to get a good seal.
2. Fully open the needle valve on the test device. Keep the test
device flow tube vertical for accurate results.
CAUTION If the needle valve is not fully open, this test can damage
the pressure gauge on the test device.
3. Turn the ACGO switch to the ACGO position.
4. Set the O2 flow to 500 ml.
5. Make sure that the total flow through the flowmeter on the test
device is 0.5 l/min.
6. Make sure that the pressure gauge on the test device reads
zero.
7. Close the needle valve on the test device until the test gauge
reads 20 kPa (3 psi) (BSI) or 3 kPa (0.4 psi) (ISO).
8. If the flow through the test device is less than 0.45 l/min (ISO) or
0.4 l/min (BSI), there is a low pressure leak in the anesthesia
machine. See the "Alarms and troubleshooting" section for more
information.
9. Remove the adapter and leak test device.
10. Set the O2 flow to 1 l/min and continue flow for one minute to
flush out any residual agent.
WARNING Agent mixtures from the low-pressure leak test stay in the
system. Always flush the system with O2 after the low-
pressure leak test (1 l/min for at least one minute).
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Airway modules
In this section Airway modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Connecting the airway module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Parameters setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Automatic agent identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Calibrating the airway module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
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Airway modules
The optional compact airway modules measure and monitor gases
delivered to the patient and exhaled through the breathing circuit.
The modules consist of:
• An infrared sensor for measuring CO2, N2O, and anesthetic

agents.
• A paramagnetic O2 sensor.
• A gas sampling system with D-fend water separation system.
Systems with both an airway module and an O2 cell will display the
patient inspired O2 value obtained from the airway module.
Respiratory rate is the frequency of peak (end tidal) CO2
measurements per minute. A breath is defined as a change in the
CO2 signal that exceeds 1% (8 mmHg). All concentrations are
measured and displayed breath by breath.
WARNING Remove the airway sampling line for the patient’s airway
and seal the sample port while nebulized medications are
being delivered. Nebulized medications interfere with
accurate gas reading.
• In the Spirometry menu, if the Data Source is set to Patient,
no Paw, Agent, or CO2 waveforms or numeric
information is displayed during the airway gas module
warm-up period (approximately 2 minutes). Set the Data
Source to Vent to display the waveforms and numeric
information from the ventilator during the airway gas
module warm-up period.
• Leaks in the gas sampling circuit (water trap and
sampling line) may cause inaccurate readings.
CAUTION Use only cables and accessories approved by GE
Healthcare Finland Oy. Other cables and accessories
may damage the system or interfere with measurement.
Single-use accessories are not designed to be reused.
• Strong scavenging suction on the monitor exhaust port
may change the operation pressure of the monitor and
cause inaccurate readings or internal damage.
Use only airway modules that have anesthetic agent monitoring and
O2 monitoring on this system. Refer to the manual supplied with the
airway modules for detailed information on the modules. The
following modules can be used on this system:
• E-series: E-CAiO, E-CAiOV, E-CAiOVX (software version 4.5

and above).
• M-series: M-CAiO, M-CAiOV, M-CAiOVX (software version 3.2
and above).
• CARESCAPE series: E-sCAiO and E-sCAiOV.
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Letters in the airway module name indicate:
• E - E series plug-in gas module.

• M - M series plug-in gas module.
• E-s - CARESCAPE series plug-in gas module.
• C - CO2 and N2O.
• A - anesthetic agents.
• i - agent identification.
• O - patient O2.
• V - patient spirometry.
• X - gas exchange.
E and M series airway modules
6
2
3
4
5
MD.60.008
1. D-fend water trap

2. Sampling line connector
3. Water trap latch
4. Reference gas inlet
5. Sample gas outlet
6. Connectors for patient spirometry
Figure 6-1 • E- and M-series compact airway module
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CARESCAPE airway modules
1
2
3
MD.60.013
5
1. Water trap latch

2. Gas sample connector
3. D-fend Pro water trap
4. Connectors for patient spirometry
5. Sample gas outlet
Figure 6-2 • CARESCAPE airway module (figure may not represent

all models)
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Connecting the airway module
1. Check that the airway gas module is installed.

2. Check that the airway adapter connections are tight and that the
adapter is correctly installed.
3. Check that the water trap container is empty and properly
attached.
Empty the water trap container whenever the container is more
than half full. Under normal conditions, the D-fend container fills
in 24 hours.
WARNING Before connecting the exhaust line to the sample gas

outlet on the compact airway module, ensure the other
end is connected to the sample gas return port on the
anesthesia machine. Incorrect connections may cause
patient injury.
4. Connect a line from the airway module sample gas outlet to the
sample gas return port on the anesthesia machine.
5. Attach the gas sampling line to the sampling line connector on
the water trap.
6. Turn the system on. The system does a series of automated self
tests. The automatic agent identification is activated.
7. Connect the sampling line to the airway adapter. Take the gas
sample as close to the patient’s airway as possible. Position the
adapter’s sampling port upwards to prevent condensed water
from entering the sampling line.
3
AC.22.010
1. Airway module
2. Gas sampling line
3. Airway adapter with sampling line connector
Figure 6-3 • Airway gases setup with compact airway module
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Parameters setup
Use the Spirometry menu to change the monitoring settings of the
data source, CO2, O2, agent, and spirometry. To access the
Spirometry menu, push the Spirometry button and then select
Setup Loops.
Data source
Several monitoring parameters can be obtained from the ventilator or

the airway module. Information retrieved from the airway module is
identified with the module data indicator.
Figure 6-4 • Airway module data indicator
Set the Data Source to Patient or Vent to select the primary source
for information. If Patient is selected, the airway module will be the
first source for information. If Vent is selected, the internal sensors of
the ventilator will be the first source for information.
When setting the airway module as the data source, make sure that
a D-lite or Pedi-lite sensor is properly connected on the airway
module. If the sensor is not properly connected, but the airway
module is installed, the waveform shows no flow. The gas monitor
samples and displays room air.
If information is not available through the airway module, information
comes from the internal ventilator sensors.
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Automatic agent identification

Airway modules with agent identification automatically identify
Halothane, Enflurane, Isoflurane, Sevoflurane, and Desflurane. The
inspiratory and expiratory concentrations of the agent appear in the
digit field or the agent waveform field if selected.
Minimum concentration for the identification is 0.15% volume. The
agent selection remains active even if the concentration decreases
below 0.15% volume during the case.
Automatic agent identification operates after the normal warm up of
the gas module (approximately five minutes).
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Calibrating the airway module

Calibrate airway modules once every six months or whenever there
are indications of errors in the gas readings. Use a manufacturer
approved calibration gas and regulator to calibrate the modules. See
the "Parts" section for the stock numbers of the calibration gas and
regulator.
WARNING Only use manufacturer approved calibration gas. Do not

use any other calibration gases or the calibration will not
succeed. Dispose of calibration gas containers in
accordance with local environmental procedures.
Note The Calibration menu is not available during Checkout or during a
case.
During gas calibration, % units are used for CO2 regardless of

selected measuring units.
1. Turn on the power. Let the module warm up for 30 minutes

before starting calibration.
2. Attach the regulator to the calibration gas cylinder.
3. Attach a new sampling line to the water trap. Connect the loose
end of the sampling line to the regulator on the calibration gas
cylinder.
4. Select the System Setup button.
5. Select Calibration.
6. Select Airway Gas.
7. Wait until ‘Feed Gas’ appears.
8. For regulators with a numbered gauge, open the regulator until
the gauge reads between 5 to 7 psi (34 to 48 kPa). For
regulators with a non-numbered gauge, open the valve.
9. Feed the calibration gas until ‘Adjust’ appears.
• If an error occurs during calibration or if no gas is fed,

‘Calibration error’ appears. Push the ComWheel to perform
a new calibration.
• Do not close the regulator until all the adjustments have
been made.
10. Compare the measured values shown on the screen, by gas,

against the calibration gas cylinder value. If a gas needs
adjustment, select the gas to be adjusted. Use the ComWheel to
change the value until it matches the calibration gas cylinder
value. Push the ComWheel to confirm the change.
If a gas does not need adjustment, select the gas. Push the
ComWheel to confirm the value.
11. Close the regulator.
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Alarms and troubleshooting
In this section Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

List of alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Alarm ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13
Alarm tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Breathing system problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Electrical problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Pneumatic problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
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Alarms
Alarms may be high priority, medium priority, or low priority. When an
alarm occurs during a case, an alarm tone sounds and the alarm
message is displayed in the alarm message field. The system
checks for alarm conditions at 1 second intervals. The alarm tone is
from 47 to 78 db(A) depending on the alarm volume setting.
CAUTION No repair should ever be attempted by anyone not having

experience in the repair of devices of this nature. See the
"Repair policy" in the "User maintenance" section.
WARNING If an alarm occurs, safeguard the patient first before
performing troubleshooting or doing repair procedures.
Alarm priorities
Alarm priority is indicated by the color of the alarm message and the
audio sequence.
• High-priority alarm messages appear in white text on a red

background.
• Medium-priority alarm messages appear in black text on a
yellow background.
• Low-priority alarms appear in black text on a blue background.
Pausing alarms
Selecting Audio Pause for an active alarm stops the audible tone for
120 seconds. The alarm message shows in the alarm message field.
Selecting Audio Pause when no medium or high priority alarms are
active prevents the audible alarm tones (audio off) for 90 seconds.
Alarms in the apnea alarm family have special silence behavior to
reduce apnea nuisance alarms. Apnea family alarms include
‘Apnea’, ‘EtCO2 low’, ‘MVexp low’, ‘RR low’, and ‘TVexp low’.
When pausing an apnea family alarm, the audio tone for the active
alarm is paused for 120 seconds. The audible tone for any additional
apnea family alarm that occurs during the audio paused period is
silenced for the remaining time shown on the audio pause
countdown. Only the audible alarm tone is silenced. The alarm
messages still show in the alarm message fields. ‘APN’ shows above
the audio pause countdown when the audible tone silence is in effect
for the apnea family alarms.
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Cancelling audio pause
Selecting and holding Audio Pause for 2 seconds will cancel the
audio pause function.
Display changes during alarms

Messages may appear in the waveform field during some alarms. If
more than one alarm has a message, the message for the highest
priority alarm is displayed. The message is removed when the alarm
is resolved.
The color of the alarm text shown in the alarm message fields is
dependent on the alarm priority. Messages for high-priority alarms
use white text. Messages for medium-priority alarms use black text.
Low-priority alarm messages use black text.
When the O2 pipeline supply pressure drops to less than 252 kPa
(36 psi), O2 supply information is displayed.
Some patient parameter alarms such as ‘Ppeak high’ and ‘FiO2 low’
will latch when the alarm condition is corrected. When an alarm is
latched, it is displayed in gray text on a black background. The
parameter box will stop flashing. All the associated waveform,
numeric, and digit field messages are removed from the display. The
alarm will remain in this condition until it is acknowledged by
selecting Audio Pause or until the alarm reoccurs. When the alarm
is acknowledged, it is removed from the screen. If an alarm has
latched and the alarm reoccurs before it is acknowledged, the alarm
will revert to an active state.
De-escalating alarms
Some device related alarms, such as ‘No insp flow sensor’ will de-
escalate priority when the alarm is acknowledged by selecting Audio
Pause. The alarm message shows at the low-priority alarm level until
the alarm condition is resolved and the alarm is cleared. If that alarm
reoccurs after it has been resolved, the alarm occurs at its standard
priority level.
Battery indicator
The color and fill amount of the battery in use symbol indicates the
amount of battery power remaining.
• Green indicates greater than 10 minutes.

• Yellow indicates between 10 and 5 minutes.
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• Red indicates less than 5 minutes.
Internal failure
‘Internal problem prevents normal operation.’ shows on the display

during a software or hardware failure that requires service. If this
message occurs, contact an authorized service representative.
Informational tones
The system provides informational tones that are 47 to 78 dB(A)

depending on the alarm volume setting.
• Notification tone is a medium pitched tone that sounds for

approximately 480 milliseconds. This tone signifies that an
action must be taken.
• Reject tone is a low pitched tone that sounds for approximately
200 milliseconds. This tone signifies that the previous action
was rejected.
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List of alarms
If corrective action does not resolve the alarm message, contact an
authorized service representative.
Circuit pressures and volumetric flows are measured by the
ventilator and airway gas module. If the Data Source is set to
Patient the displayed waveforms and numeric information are
measured by the airway gas module. Although not displayed, the
ventilator measurements continue and if a measured value violates
an alarm setting, the appropriate alarm occurs. The value highlighted
in the parameter numeric box may not appear to have violated the
alarm setting. Changing the Data Source to Vent will display the
circuit pressures and volumetric flows measured by the ventilator.
.
Message Priority Cause Action

AA, CO2 Medium No gas monitor is detected when the Connect or install a gas module in the
monitoring not External Gas Monitor setting in Super machine or set External Gas Monitor
connected User is set to No. setting to Yes if the system uses a
The monitor condition changes to stand-alone monitor for O2, AA, and
disconnected when the External Gas CO2.
Monitor setting in Super User is set to
Yes.
Agent mixture Medium Two different agents are detected by Make sure only one agent is on. Wait
the airway module and the MAC approximately two minutes for the first
calculation is greater than or equal to agent to wash out of the system.
3.
Agent mixture Low Two different agents are detected by Make sure only one agent is on. Wait
the airway module and the MAC approximately two minutes for the first
calculation is less than 3. agent to wash out of the system.
Agent output Medium Vaporizer detected a flow meter Contact an authorized service
inaccurate. temperature sensor failure and is using representative.
Contact service. a default temperature value.
Air pressure low. High O2% is set to Air at 21%. Air pipeline Ensure the Air pipeline and cylinder are
Increase O2 %. pressure is less than 252 kPa (36 psi) properly connected. Increase the O2%
and the air cylinder pressure dropped flow.
below 2633 kPa (381 psi) for one
second.
Air supply Medium Air pipeline pressure is less than 252 Ensure the air pipeline and cylinder are
pressure low kPa (36 psi) and the air cylinder properly connected.
pressure dropped below 2633 kPa
(381 psi) for one second.
Apnea Medium Apnea time delay (10-30 seconds) has Check for leaks in the patient circuit.
passed without a measured breath. Check for patient disconnection.
Apnea time delay (20-30 seconds) has
passed without a change in the
measured CO2 by at least 1%
Apnea >120 s High Apnea time exceeds 120 seconds. Check for leaks or blockages in the
breathing circuit. Ensure the Bag/Vent
switch is in the Vent position. Check the
patient.
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Backup Mode Low No spontaneous breaths in set period Select a new ventilation mode. The
active of time (Backup Time) since starting number of consecutive patient triggered
PSVPro mode. breaths reaches the Exit Backup
setting.
Breathing system Low The breathing system is not latched. Push the breathing system onto the
loose frame and ensure it latches.
Calibrate Low Flow sensor calibration failure. Calibrate the flow sensors.
(remove) flow
sensors
Calibrate O2 Low Calibration failure or measured O2 is Calibrate the O2 cell. Replace O2 cell if
sensor greater than 110%. calibration fails.
Calibrate, dry, or Low Patient volume mismatch occurred Calibrate, dry or replace the flow
replace flow during the last case. sensors. Start a new case.
sensors
Cannot deliver Low Cassette output flow is 6 l/min or at Reduce the flow.
agent setting at maximum for more than 10 seconds.
set flow
Cannot identify Medium The identification coding of the Try another cassette. Contact an
cassette cassette cannot be interpreted. authorized service representative.
Cannot monitor Medium Air pipeline pressure is invalid. Check pipeline supply pressure.
Air pipeline
Cannot monitor Low Hardware failure. Contact an authorized service
gas supplies representative.
Cannot monitor Medium O2 pipeline pressure is invalid. Check pipeline supply pressure.
O2 pipeline
Cannot read gas Medium Transducer failure. Contact an authorized service
supply pressures representative.
Cass. overfilled. Medium Agent level sensor indicates the Try another cassette. Contact an
Replace cassette cassette is overfilled. authorized service representative.
Check agent. Do Low Cassette reporting a value of empty. Fill the cassette.
not fill vap in use.
Check cassette. Medium Cassette pressure is out of range. Try another cassette.
Set agent. Agent flow interrupted or control Remove and reinsert the cassette.
failure. Set the agent to the desired
concentration.
Check circuit Medium Breaths detected in the circle circuit Check circle circuit connections and
connections while non-circuit is selected. settings.
Check D-Fend Medium Water trap not attached. Check that the water trap is properly
attached to the airway module.
Check flow Medium System has detected an improper flow Ensure the flow sensors are connected
sensors pattern in the breathing circuit. correctly.
Check sample Medium Possible blockage in airway module Check for blockage in the airway
gas out sample gas outlet. module sample gas outlet. Remove
blockage.
Circuit leak Medium Vent TVexp is less than half of vent TV Check for leaks in the patient circuit.
insp for at least 30 seconds. Calibrate flow sensors. If problem
persists, replace flow sensors.
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Circuit leak Low Setting on Alarm Setup menu. Vent Check the patient. Make sure Leak
silenced TVexp is less than 50% of vent TVinsp Audio Off is the appropriate setting for
for at least 30 seconds and Leak Audio the case. Check for leaks in the patient
is changed from On to Off. circuit. Calibrate flow sensors. If
problem persists, replace flow sensors.
Circuitry > 75C. Medium Power supply temperature exceeds 75 Shut down system as soon as possible.
Shutdown degrees C. Then, check cooling fans and filters.
possible.
Cooling fan Medium Fan reporting error. Shut down system as soon as possible.
needs service. Then, check cooling fans and filters.
System OK.
Cooling fans Medium Fan reporting error. May also be Shut down system as soon as possible.
failed. May caused by a display unit or CPU Then, check cooling fans and filters.
overheat. temperature sensor reporting error.
Display panel Medium Communication lost between panel Turn the system off and back on.
controls failure and key pad.
EtCO2 high High EtCO2 is greater than high alarm limit. Check the patient and EtCO2 settings.
Check if absorbent needs to be
changed.
EtCO2 low Medium EtCO2 is less than alarm limit. Ensure that patient is properly
intubated. Check for leaks or blockages
in the patient circuit.
EtDes high Medium EtDes is greater than alarm limit. The Set the alarm limits appropriately.
alarm priority escalates to High if the Check agent setting.
alarm is not resolved after 2 minutes.
EtDes low Low EtDes is less than alarm limit. Check the fill level of the vaporizers. Set
alarm limit appropriately. Check agent
setting.
EtEnf high Medium EtEnf is greater than alarm limit. The Set the alarm limits appropriately.
EtEnf low Low EtEnf is less than alarm limit. Check the fill level of the vaporizers. Set
setting.
EtHal high Medium EtHal is greater than alarm limit. The Set the alarm limits appropriately.
EtHal low Low EtHal is less than alarm limit. Check the fill level of the vaporizers. Set
setting.
EtIso high Medium EtIso is greater than alarm limit. The Set the alarm limits appropriately.
EtIso low Low EtIso is less than alarm limit. Check the fill level of the vaporizers. Set
setting.
EtO2 high Medium EtO2 is greater than the high alarm Check the O2 concentration.
limit.
EtO2 low Medium EtO2 is less than the low alarm limit. Check the O2 concentration.
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EtSev high Medium EtSev is greater than alarm limit. The Set the alarm limits appropriately.
EtSev low Low EtSev is less than alarm limit. Check the fill level of the vaporizers. Set
setting.
FiCO2 high. High FiCO2 is greater than alarm limit. Check if absorbent needs to be
Absorbent OK? changed.
FiDes high Medium FiDes is greater than alarm limit. The Set the alarm limits appropriately.
FiDes low Low FiDes is less than alarm limit. Check the fill level of the vaporizers. Set
setting.
FiEnf high Medium FiEnf is greater than alarm limit. The Set the alarm limits appropriately.
alarm is not resolved after 2 minutes
FiEnf low Low FiEnf is less than alarm limit. Check the fill level of the vaporizers. Set
setting.
FiHal high Medium FiHal is greater than alarm limit. The Set the alarm limits appropriately.
FiHal low Low FiHal is less than alarm limit. Check the fill level of the vaporizers. Set
setting.
FiIso high Medium FiIso is greater than alarm limit. The Set the alarm limits appropriately.
FiIso low Low FiIso is less than alarm limit. Check the fill level of the vaporizers. Set
setting.
FiO2 high Medium FiO2 is greater than high alarm limit. Check the O2 setting. Recalibrate the
O2 cell and the airway module.
FiO2 low High FiO2 is less than low alarm limit. Check O2 setting. Check for leaks or
blockages in the patient circuit.
FiSev high Medium FiSev is greater than alarm limit. The Set the alarm limits appropriately.
FiSev low Low FiSev is less than alarm limit. Check the fill level of the vaporizers. Set
setting.
For mech vent, Low Bag/Vent switch is set to Bag and the Move switch to Vent position to start
set Bag/Vent ACGO switch is set to Circle. mechanical ventilation.
switch
Gas monitoring Medium Airway module hardware failure. Replace airway module. Then, turn
not available power off and back on between cases
to clear the alarm and receive module
data.
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Increase low MV Medium Low MV limit is off in SIMV VCV, SIMV Increase low MV alarm limit to improve
limit PCV, SIMV PCV-VG, CPAP + PSV, or patient disconnection detection.
PSVPro modes.
Insert cassette Low Cassette removal detected during Reinsert the cassette.
active delivery.
Inspiration Medium High airway pressure. Check system for blockages.
stopped
Internal failure. High Power controller software failure. Contact an authorized service
System may shut representative.
down.
Internal failure. Medium Power controller software failure. Contact an authorized service
System may shut representative.
down.
Low gas sample Low Sample flow is less than 80% of Check for blockage in the airway
flow nominal flow for 20 seconds. module sample gas line.
Memory Low Software error. Contact an authorized service
(EEPROM) representative.
failure
Module fail. No Medium Airway module hardware failure. Replace module.
CO2, AA, O2
data.
Module not Low The monitoring module detected is not Remove the incompatible module. Use
compatible compatible with system software. a compatible module.
Move Bag/Vent Medium Bag/Vent switch was in the Vent Move switch to the Bag position.
switch to Bag position when the case was started.
MVexp high Medium MVexp is greater than MVexp high Set the alarm limits appropriately.
alarm limit (for nine breaths and one Check the ventilation settings.
minute has elapsed).
MVexp low Medium MVexp is less than MVexp low alarm Set the alarm limits appropriately.
limit (for nine breaths and one minute Check the ventilation settings.
has elapsed).
N2O supply Medium N2O pipeline pressure is less than 252 Ensure the N2O pipeline and cylinder
pressure low kPa (36 psi) and the N2O cylinder are properly connected.
pressure is less than 2633 kPa (381
psi).
Negative airway High Paw is less than -10 cmH2O. Check for blockages in the patient
pressure circuit.
No battery Medium Battery or charging failure. Between cases turn the system circuit
backup breaker off, then back on after 15
seconds to reset the system.
No exp flow Medium Electrical signals show the flow sensor Connect the flow sensor. Replace the
sensor is not connected. flow sensor if necessary.
No fresh gas High Possible patient detected while system Disconnect the patient or start the case.
flow! is in checkout state.
No fresh gas High Possible fresh gas flow occlusion or Switch to circle circuit or bag the
flow? loss of gas pressure. patient. Check pipeline supply
connection.
No insp flow Medium Electrical signals show the flow sensor Connect the flow sensor. Replace the
sensor is not connected. flow sensor if necessary.
O2 flush stuck Low Switch detected “on” continuously for Check flush valve. Ensure flush valve is
on? more than 30 seconds. not sticking.
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O2 monitoring not Medium O2 cell not connected. Install airway gas module or connect the
connected O2 cell.
O2 supply High O2 pipeline pressure is less than 252 Ensure the O2 pipeline and cylinder are
pressure low kPa (36 psi) and the O2 cylinder properly connected.
pressure dropped below 2633 kPa
(381 psi) for one second.
PEEP high. High Paw greater than or equal to sustained Check for blockages in the patient
Blockage? limit for 15 seconds. See “Sustained circuit.
pressure threshold” section for more
information.
Plug in power Medium The mains supply is not connected or Ventilate manually to save power. Make
cable. On battery. has failed and the system is using sure the power cable is plugged in and
battery power. system breaker is on.
Ppeak high High Paw is greater than Pmax alarm limit. Check for blockages in the patient
circuit.
Ppeak low. Leak? Medium Peak airway pressure is less than low Checks for leaks in the patient circuit.
Pmin + 4 cmH2O for 20 consecutive
seconds if the set respiratory rate is
four or higher and 35 seconds if the set
respiratory rate is less than four
breaths/min.
Pressure limit Medium In PCV-VG or SIMV PCV-VG Reset the pressure limit setting to an
reached inspiratory pressure limit is reached. appropriate setting.
Replace D-Fend Medium Buildup in airway module sample line. Replace D-Fend.
Replace exp flow Low EEPROM calibration data read failure. Replace the expiratory flow sensor.
sensor
Replace insp flow Low EEPROM calibration data read failure. Replace the inspiratory flow sensor.
sensor
Replace O2 Low Measure O2 is less than 5%. Calibrate the O2 cell. Replace the O2
sensor cell if necessary.
Reverse exp flow. Medium Flow toward the patient seen in the Calibrate the flow sensors.
Check valves expiratory flow sensor during
OK? inspiration for six breaths in a row.
Reverse insp Medium Flow away from the patient seen in the Calibrate the flow sensors.
flow. Check inspiratory flow sensor during
valves OK? expiration for six breaths in a row.
RR high Medium RR is greater than high alarm limit. Set the alarm limits appropriately or
adjust the RR setting.
RR low Medium RR is less than low alarm limit. Set the alarm limits appropriately or
adjust the RR setting.
Sample line Medium Airway module sample line is blocked. Replace airway module sample line.
blocked
Service Low Calibration data is corrupt. Contact an authorized service
calibration representative.
advised
Set Alt O2 flow! Medium Multiple possible causes for the failure. Contact an authorized service
Agent delivery representative.
off!
Set Alt O2 flow! Medium Software or hardware failure prevents Contact an authorized service
Check agent mixed gas delivery. representative.
setting!
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System leak? Low Leak detected between ventilator and Check for leaks in the breathing system.
patient circuit.
System shutdown High Remaining battery power is between Plug in the power cable. Check that the
in < 5 minutes zero and five minutes. system circuit breaker is on.
Touchscreen Medium Touchscreen interface is not working. Contact an authorized service
failure representative.
Try another Medium Vaporizer detected a cassette Insert a different cassette. Contact an
cassette. Contact temperature failure, cassette authorized service representative.
service. temperature data read error, or a
software compatibility failure.
Turn power Off Low System has been operating for longer Turn power off and back on between
and On for self than 12 hours without a power-up self cases to perform a self test.
tests test.
Turn switch On to High System is in therapy when System Turn the System switch to On to
continue use switch is turned to Standby. continue therapy. The system will return
to normal function. If System switch is
not turned to On within 8 seconds, the
system will shut down.
TV not achieved Low Measured tidal volume is less than set Check for leaks in the patient circuit.
tidal volume. Check for leaks in the breathing system.
TVexp high Medium TVexp is greater than TVexp high Set the alarm limits appropriately.
alarm limit (for nine breaths). Check ventilation settings.
TVexp low Medium TVexp is less than TVexp low alarm Set the alarm limits appropriately.
limit (for nine breaths). Check ventilation settings.
Unable to drive Low Bellows is collapsed. Check the drive gas. Increase fresh gas
bellows flow (or push the O2 flush button) to fill
the bellows.
Using battery. Medium Mains supply is OK, but the system is Shut down the system as soon as
Power Controller running on the battery. possible.
fail.
Vap leak? Try Medium Cassette leak. Agent filling attempted Try another cassette. Do not attempt to
another cassette. during delivery. Internal issue with fill agent cassette while delivering
agent delivery hardware. agent. Contact an authorized service
representative.
Vaporizer failure Medium Internal issue with agent delivery Change anesthesia method or use an
hardware. alternate machine. Shut down the
system as soon as possible and contact
an authorized service representative.
Vaporizer internal Medium Manifold temperature reading or Change the agent setting.
temp out-of-range cassette temperature reading is
outside of the limit.
Ventilate High Software or hardware failure prevents Use a manual bag to ventilate the
manually! mechanical ventilation. No pressure, patient or use an alternate machine.
no flow, and no volume monitoring Shut down the system as soon as
from ventilator. possible and contact an authorized
service representative.
Ventilate Medium Software or hardware failure prevents Use a manual bag to ventilate the
manually! mechanical ventilation. patient or use an alternate machine.
Shut down the system as soon as
possible and contact an authorized
service representative.
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Ventilator has no High Drive gas supply is not sufficient to Check drive gas supply. Use a manual
drive gas mechanically ventilate. bag to ventilate the patient until drive
gas supply is restored.
Vol and Apnea Low Non circle circuit is selected. Message will clear when circle circuit is
monitoring off selected.
Vol vent only. No Medium Manifold pressure error. Pressure Use volume control ventilation mode.
PEEP or PSV. control unavailable. Bag/Vent switch is Shut down the system as soon as
in Vent and running PCV, PSVPro, possible and contact an authorized
SIMV PCV, CPAP + PSV, PCV-VG, or service representative.
SIMV PCV-VG mode.
Vol vent only. No Low Manifold pressure error. Pressure Use volume control ventilation mode.
PEEP or PSV. control unavailable. Bag/Vent switch is Shut down the system as soon as
in Vent and running VCV or SIMV VCV possible and contact an authorized
mode, Bag/Vent switch is in Bag, or service representative.
Non-circle circuit or ACGO is selected.
Volume sensors Low TVexp is greater than TVinsp for six Calibrate the flow sensors. Replace the
disagree breaths. flow sensors if the message does not
clear.
Sustained pressure threshold
The sustained pressure threshold is calculated from the maximum

pressure (Pmax) setting. The sustained limit is calculated as follows:
.
Mechanical Ventilation with For Pmax less than 30 cmH2O, the sustained pressure limit is 6 cmH2O.
PEEP Off: For Pmax between 30 and 60 cmH2O, the sustained pressure limit is 20% of
Pmax.
For Pmax greater than 60 cmH2O, the sustained pressure limit is 12 cmH2O.
Mechanical Ventilation with For Pmax less than 30 cmH2O, the sustained pressure limit is 6 cmH2O plus “set
PEEP On: PEEP” minus 2 cmH2O.
For Pmax between 30 and 60 cmH2O, the sustained pressure limit is 20% of
Pmax plus “set PEEP” minus 2 cmH2O.
For Pmax greater than 60 cmH2O, the sustained pressure limit is 12 cmH2O plus
“set PEEP” minus 2 cmH2O.
Mechanical Ventilation Off: For Pmax between 12 and 60 cmH2O, the sustained pressure limit is 50% of
Pmax.
For Pmax greater than 60 cmH2O, the sustained pressure limit is 30 cmH2O.
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Alarm ranges
The alarm names are listed in the Primary Limits and More Limits
tabs on the Alarm Setup menu. See the "Super user mode" section
for more information on the alarm default settings.
Alarm Range Increment

Pmax (only high) 12-100 cmH2O 1 cmH2O
1.2 - 9.8 kPa 0.1 kPa
12 - 98 mbar, hPa 1 mbar, 1 hPa
9-73 mmHg 1 mmHg
MV High 0.5 - 30.0, Off l/min 0.5 l/min
MV Low Off, 0.1 - 10.0 l/min 0.1 l/min
TV High 20 -1600, Off ml 20 ml
TV Low Off, 1 - 5 ml 1 ml
5 - 20 ml 5 ml
20 - 1500 ml 20 ml
RR High 2 - 100, Off /min 1 /min
RR Low Off, 1 -99 /min 1 /min
EtCO2 High 0.1 - 15%, Off 0.1%
0.1 - 15, Off kPa 0.1 kPa
1 - 115, Off mmHg 1 mmHg
EtCO2 Low Off, 0.1 - 14.9% 0.1%
Off, 0.1 - 14.9 kPa 0.1 kPa
Off, 1 - 114 mmHg 1 mmHg
FiCO2 High 0.1 - 15%, Off 0.1%
0.1 - 15, Off kPa 0.1 kPa
1 - 115, Off mmHg 1 mmHg
FiO2 High 19 - 100%, Off 1%
FiO2 Low 18 - 99% 1%
EtO2 High 19 - 100%, Off 1%
EtO2 Low Off, 1 - 99% 1%
FiIso High 0.1 - 7.0% 0.1%
FiIso Low Off, 0.1 - 6.9% 0.1%
FiSev High 0.1 - 10.0% 0.1%
FiSev Low Off, 0.1 - 9.9% 0.1%
FiDes High 0.1 - 20.0% 0.1%
FiDes Low Off, 0.1 - 19.9% 0.1%
FiEnf High 0.1 - 7.0% 0.1%
FiEnf Low Off, 0.1 - 6.9% 0.1%
FiHal High 0.1 - 7.0% 0.1%
FiHal Low Off, 0.1 - 6.9% 0.1%
EtIso High 0.1 - 7.0%, Off 0.1%
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Alarm Range Increment

EtIso Low Off, 0.1 - 6.9% 0.1%
EtSev High 0.1 - 10.0%, Off 0.1%
EtSev Low Off, 0.1 - 9.9% 0.1%
EtDes High 0.1 - 20%, Off 0.1%
EtDes Low Off, 0.1 - 19.9% 0.1%
EtEnf High 0.1 - 7.0%, Off 0.1%
EtEnf Low Off, 0.1 - 6.9% 0.1%
EtHal High 0.1 - 7.0%, Off 0.1%
EtHal Low Off, 0.1 - 6.9% 0.1%
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Alarm tests
Test the system to verify that alarms are functioning.
Note If an airway module is installed, the FiO2 readings are taken from the
module instead of from the O2 cell. A sample line must be connected
from the airway module to the breathing circuit to test the O2 alarms.
1. Connect a test lung to the patient connection.

2. Start a case.
3. Set the Bag/Vent switch to Vent.
4. Set the O2 concentration to 30%, and allow the O2 reading to
stabilize.
For machines configured to individual gas control, set the O2
flow to approximately 500 ml/min and Air flow to approximately 5
l/min.
5. Test the O2 alarms:
• Set the FiO2 Low alarm limit to 50%. Make sure an FiO2
low alarm occurs.
• Set the FiO2 Low alarm limit back to 21% and make sure
that the FiO2 low alarm cancels.
• Set the FiO2 High alarm limit to 50%.
• Push the O2 flush.
• Make sure the FiO2 high alarm occurs.
• Set the FiO2 High alarm limit back to 100%. Make sure that
the FiO2 high alarm cancels.
6. Test the MVexp low alarm:
• Set the MV Low alarm limit to greater than the measured

minute volume.
• Make sure that a MVexp low alarm occurs.
• Set the MV Low alarm limit to Off.
7. Test the Ppeak high alarm:
• Set Pmax to less than the peak airway pressure.

• Make sure that the Ppeak high alarm occurs.
• Set Pmax to the desired level.
8. Test the PEEP high. Blockage? alarm:
• Close the APL valve.

• Set the Bag/Vent switch to Bag. Mechanical ventilation
stops.
• Block the patient connection and push the O2 flush button.
• Make sure that the PEEP high. Blockage? alarm occurs
after approximately 15 seconds.
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9. Test the Ppeak low. Leak? alarm:
• Unblock the patient connection.

• Set the tidal volume and total flow to minimum.
• Other alarms such as MVexp low can occur.
• Make sure that the Ppeak low. Leak? alarm occurs.
10. Set all alarm limits to approved clinical values.
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Breathing system problems

.
Symptom Problem Solution

Gas scavenging flow is too low Scavenging extract flow problem. Use a different scavenging extraction
or too high. system. Verify flow is within specification.
Filter blockage. Active systems have Replace the filter. Refer to “Remove the
a flow indicator. AGSS receiver filter” in the “Advanced
Breathing System Cleaning and
Sterilization” User’s Reference manual.
The bellows fills when the Bag/ Leak through Bag/Vent switch. Contact an authorized service
Vent switch is set to Bag or the representative to repair the system.
bag fills when the switch is set
to Vent.
The ventilator does not read the Ventilator or absorber malfunction. Ventilate manually. Contact an authorized
position of the Bag/Vent switch. service representative to repair the
system.
APL valve does not operate APL valve problem. Replace APL valve seal and diaphragm.
correctly.
Large breathing system leak. Bag hose not connected properly. Make sure the bag hose is connected to
the bag port (below the APL valve).
Absorber canister not installed Reinstall the absorber canister. Make sure
correctly. both pins are engaged.
Bellows falls below top of Leak in the breathing system. Check, clean, or reposition the pressure
indicator during the Bellows relief valve. If the problem persists, replace
assembly test. the pressure relief valve, bellows base, or
bellows assembly.
During PCV-VG mode, Inspiratory pressure is limited to Increase the Pmax setting.
measured tidal volume is less Pmax minus 5 cmH2O.
than set.
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Electrical problems
WARNING If a circuit breaker opens frequently, do not use the

system. Contact an authorized service representative to
repair the system.
.

Mains indicator is not on. The electrical power cable is not Connect the power cable.
connected.
The system circuit breaker (switch) is off. Turn the circuit breaker on.
The power cable is damaged. Replace the power cable.
The electrical socket the power cable Use a different electrical socket.
connects to has no power.
An internal fuse is open. Contact an authorized service
representative to repair the system.
One electrical outlet does The outlet circuit breaker is off. Turn the circuit breaker on.
not have power.
A circuit breaker opens Equipment connected to the outlet(s) Use a different power supply for some of
frequently. uses more current than the circuit breaker the equipment.
rating.
The equipment connected to the outlet Contact an authorized service
has a short. representative to repair the system.
The real time clock on the The battery in the anesthesia display Contact an authorized service
anesthesia display does not needs to be replaced. representative to repair the system.
maintain accurate time and
date.
Audible alarm sounds. The Internal power converter failure. Turn the system off. Contact an authorized
system function stops. The service representative to repair the system.
screen is blank.
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Pneumatic problems
.

High-pressure leak test fails. Controls are not set correctly. Make sure no gas is flowing, turn off the
auxiliary flow meter, and repeat the test.
Incorrect cylinder connection. Make sure that there is only one cylinder
gasket, the gasket is in good condition, and
the connection is tight.
Low-pressure leak. Anesthesia machine problem. Contact an authorized service
representative.
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Setup and connections
In this section Setup safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Moving and transporting the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Setting up the absorber canister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5
Electrical connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Pneumatic connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12
Installing gas cylinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Attaching equipment to the top of the machine. . . . . . . . . 8-20
Passive AGSS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Active AGSS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
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Setup safety
WARNING The manufacturer strongly recommends the use of O2

monitoring and anesthetic agent monitoring with this
equipment. Failure to use monitoring could result in injury
to the patient. Refer to local standards for mandatory
monitoring.
• Always make sure the pipeline supply hoses and the
breathing circuit components are not toxic and will not:
• Cause an allergic reaction in the patient.

• React with the anesthetic gases or agent to produce
dangerous by-products.
• Use only General Electric approved cables, hoses, and

tubing. Other manufacturer’s cables, hoses, and tubing
could cause incorrect values or equipment malfunction.
• Do not exceed electrical interference levels specified in
IEC 60601-1-2. Electrical interference can cause
nuisance alarms that may stop mechanical ventilation.
This system operates correctly at the electrical
interference levels of IEC 60601-1-2.
• To help prevent false alarms from devices with high-
intensity electrical fields:
• Keep the electrosurgical leads away from the

breathing system, the flow sensors, and the oxygen
cell.
• Do not allow the electrosurgical leads to contact any
part of the anesthesia system.
• Do not use cell phones near the anesthesia system.
• To protect the patient when electrosurgical equipment is

used:
• Monitor the correct operation of all life support and

monitoring equipment.
• Keep backup manual ventilation available in case the
electrosurgical equipment prevents safe use of the
ventilator.
• Use only reservoir bags that comply with EN1820 or ISO

5362 on this system.
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• Use only breathing tubes that comply with EN12342 or

ISO 5367 on this system.
• A malfunction of the medical gas central supply system
may cause all connected devices to stop.
• All gases supplied to the system must be medical grade.
Use of non-medical grade gases could result in
equipment damage.
• Do not modify this equipment without authorization from
the manufacturer. Unauthorized modifications could
result in damage to the equipment and/or cause patient
injury.
See "System information" in the "Introduction" section for information
on specific monitoring requirements.
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Moving and transporting the system
WARNING The system may overbalance or tip if tilted more than 10

degrees.
• Do not exceed specified load ratings when mounting
equipment on the top of the machine or on any of the
side rails.
See "Attaching equipment to the top of the machine" and
"Specifications and theory of operation" for system load ratings.
Before transporting or moving the system, fold all display arms into
the system and put the flip-up shelf in the down position. Tighten the
horizontal-positioning lock on the display arm. When using the brake
on an incline, be sure to lock the brake with the machine facing down
the slope.
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Setting up the absorber canister

The absorber canister is available in two versions: Disposable Multi
Absorber and Reusable Multi Absorber. Both are removed and
installed on the breathing system the same way.
Each canister holds 800 grams of loose absorbent. The
manufacturer recommends Medisorb TM absorbent.
Both absorber versions should only be used with mixtures of air,
oxygen, nitrous oxide, halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, desflurane
and sevoflurane.
6 1
5
2
AB.74p042
4
3
7
AB.74p.043
1. Canister support pin

2. Canister handle
3. Disposable Multi Absorber canister
4. Absorbent
5. Expiratory water reservoir
6. Canister release latch
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7. Reusable Multi Absorber canister
Figure 8-1 • Canister
WARNING Obey applicable safety precautions:
• Do not use the absorber with chloroform or

trichlorethylene.
• The Disposable Multi Absorber is a sealed unit which
should not be opened or refilled.
• Avoid skin or eye contact with the contents of the
absorber. In the event of skin or eye contact,
immediately rinse the affected area with water and
seek medical assistance.
• Do not remove the absorber canister to change the
canister or to change the absorbent while ventilating
a patient unless the system is equipped with the
EZchange canister module.
• Change absorbent often to prevent buildup of non-
metabolic gases when the system is not in use.
• Inspect absorbent color at the end of a case. During
non-use, absorbent can go back to the original color.
Refer to the absorbent labeling for more information
about color changes.
• If the absorbent completely dries out, it may give off
carbon monoxide (CO) when exposed to anesthetic
agents. For safety, replace the absorbent.
produce dangerous chemical reactions when
exposed to inhalation anesthetics. Adequate
precautions should be taken to ensure that absorbent
does not dry out. Turn off all gases when finished
using the system.
When to change the absorbent
A gradual color change of the absorbent in the canister indicates

absorption of carbon dioxide. The color change of the absorbent is
only a rough indicator. Use carbon dioxide monitoring to determine
when to change the canister.
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Immediately discard the absorbent if it has changed color. If left

standing for several hours, absorbent may regain its original color
giving a misleading indication of effectiveness.
Read the absorbent manufacturer’s instructions completely before
using the product.
Removing a canister
1. Hold the canister by the handle and push on the release latch to
unlock the canister.
AB.74p058
2. Remove the canister by tilting it downward and off the two
support pins.
Removing an EZchange canister
1. Hold the canister by the handle and push the canister cradle
release latch to unlock the canister cradle.
AB.75p088
2. Slide the canister up and out of the cradle.
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AB.75p089
Filling the Reusable Multi Absorber canister
1. Turn the canister upside down and, using your thumbs, turn the
cover locking ring counterclockwise to unlock it.
AB.74p044
2. Push up to release the seal.

3. Lift off the cover to remove it.
AB.74p046
4. Remove and properly discard the foam filters, the absorbent,

and any water in the reservoir.
WARNING Be careful when draining condensate from the

absorber. The liquid is caustic and may burn skin.
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AB.74p047
5. To clean and disinfect the canister, refer to “Absorbent canister
cleaning” in the “Cleaning and Sterilization” manual.
6. Place a new filter in the bottom of the canister, pour absorbent
into the canister and place a new filter over the absorbent before
closing and locking the cover. Wipe off any absorbent dust.
7. Align the cover slots with the canister locking tabs and press the
cover down into place. Turn the cover locking ring clockwise to
lock the cover in place. Ensure the cover is properly sealed to
prevent leaks and spillage. Alignment of the arrows helps to
indicate correct assembly.
AB.82p001
WARNING The filters must be in place to help prevent dust and

particles from entering the breathing circuit.
8. When replacing the canister, make sure that it is seated properly
on the support pins or in the EZchange canister module before
latching it into place.
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Electrical connections
Mains inlet
The arrow shows the mains power inlet and cord.
AB.75p008
Equipotential stud
The equipotential stud is used to connect the anesthesia machine to

an equipotential grounding system by attaching a potential
equalization conductor. Equipotential grounding is used in some
hospitals to enhance electrical safety in critical care areas by
attempting to keep the conductive surfaces of all equipment in the
patient care area at the same ground potential, thereby minimizing
unwanted current flow.
Outlets
Labels show outlet voltage ratings and circuit breaker amp ratings.
These are isolated outlets. Regularly test the leakage current.
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AB.75p134
Serial port
The system has a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on the back of the
display unit. This port is for use by authorized service personnel to
load software and access log files. It should not be used for other
purposes.
CAUTION Only insert USB memory sticks powered solely by the

USB port. Do not plug in devices with batteries, or
connect to an external power source.
AB.75p133
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Pneumatic connections
CAUTION Use only medical grade gas supplies. Other types of gas
supplies may contain water, oil, or other contaminants
which could affect the operation of the pneumatic system.
The gas supplies provide gas to these devices through internal
connections:
• Venturi suction regulator (optional)

• Auxiliary O2 flowmeter (optional)
Pipeline inlets
AB.75p010
Scavenging
The AGSS assembly is located below the bellows on the breathing

system. Adapters may be necessary to interface to the scavenging
connector.
See "Passive AGSS" and "Active AGSS" for more scavenging
information.
1
2
3
AC.22p011
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1. Auxiliary inlet
2. Sample gas scavenging port
3. Outlet connection
Figure 8-2 • AGSS connections
Scavenging the ACGO sample flow

When the ACGO port is in use, a sample of the fresh gas is diverted
to the airway module or the O2 cell in the breathing system. This
sample is then measured and displays the O2 numerics on the
screen. This sample flow should be scavenged when N2O or volatile
anesthetics are delivered through the ACGO. If scavenging is not
connected, the sample flow will enter the room through the breathing
system. To connect the scavenging:
1. Attach a circle breathing circuit to the inspiratory and expiratory

ports.
2. Occlude the breathing circuit by connecting the wye-piece, or
patient connection, to the leak test plug located behind the
expiratory port.
3. Check for clinically correct settings.
4. Check the position of the Bag/Vent switch.
• If the Bag/Vent switch is set to mechanical ventilation mode,

the bellows fills slowly with the sample flow. When the
bellows is full, the sample gas flow goes to the AGSS.
(Mechanical ventilation does not start when the ACGO
switch is set to ACGO.)
• If the Bag/Vent switch is set to the bag mode, set the APL
valve to MIN, and attach a bag to the manual bag port. The
bag fills slowly with the sample flow. When the bag is full,
the sample flow goes to the AGSS.
Scavenging from an auxiliary manual breathing

circuit
Scavenge the exhaust if an auxiliary manual circuit is used with N2O
or volatile anesthetics.
An auxiliary inlet is available on the AGSS. It provides a female
connection for use with a 30 mm - 30 mm male connector (or 30 mm
- 19 mm male connector) under the breathing system. Do not use
these connectors as an outlet for exhaust flow.
A separate hose is needed to connect the exhaust from the auxiliary
manual breathing circuit to the auxiliary inlet on the AGSS.
Scavenging a gas monitor sample flow

Sample gas from a gas monitor can be scavenged by connecting the
exhaust from the monitor to either the sample gas return port located
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on the front of the machine or the tubing connector provided on the

AGSS.
• To scavenge from a gas monitor using the sample gas return

port, connect the exhaust from the monitor to the sample gas
return port located on the front of the machine.
• To scavenge from a gas monitor using AGSS, connect tubing
from the monitor to the tubing connector on the bottom of the
AGSS underneath the breathing system.
Sample gas return port

Connect the sample gas exhaust tube to the gas return port. Exhaust
gas will be directed to the scavenging system.
AB.75p127
Sample gas return port (alternate)
Connect the sample gas exhaust tube to the gas return port. Exhaust
gas will be directed to the scavenging system.
AB.75p109
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Pneumatic power outlet
AB.75p007
Vacuum suction regulator (optional)
The vacuum suction regulator uses an external vacuum supply.

Connect the vacuum connection to the source vacuum supply.
Connect the collection bottle connection to the collection bottle.
1. External vacuum connection

2. Overflow safety trap
3. Splash guard
4. Collection bottle connection
Figure 8-3 • External vacuum suction
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Venturi suction regulator (optional)

The venturi suction regulator uses the system air or O2 supply
source. Connect the collection bottle connection on the overflow
safety trap to the collection bottle.
1. Venturi muffler
2. Overflow safety trap
3. Splash guard
4. Collection bottle connection
Figure 8-4 • Venturi suction
Auxiliary O2 flowmeter (optional)
1. Auxiliary O2 outlet
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2. Auxiliary O2 flow control
Figure 8-5 • Auxiliary O2 flowmeter
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Installing gas cylinders
CAUTION Do not leave gas cylinder valves open if the pipeline

leaving an insufficient reserve supply in case of pipeline
failure.
Installing cylinders with pin indexed yokes
1. Locate the cylinder wrench.

2. Close the cylinder valve on the cylinder to be replaced.
3. Loosen the tee handle.
4. Open the cylinder yoke.
5. Remove the used cylinder and the used gasket.
6. Remove the cap (if equipped) from the cylinder valve on the new
cylinder.
WARNING Make sure there is only one gasket on the cylinder

connection. No gasket or more than one gasket can
cause a leak.
7. Install a new gasket.
8. Align the cylinder post with the index pins.
9. Close the yoke gate and tighten the tee handle.
10. Make sure there is a cylinder plug and gasket in any empty
cylinder yokes.
11. Complete "Performing a high-pressure leak test".
Installing cylinders with DIN connections
1. Close the cylinder valve on the cylinder to be replaced.

2. Loosen the adapter and remove the cylinder.
3. Remove the cap from the cylinder valve on the new cylinder.
4. Install the cylinder.
5. Complete "Performing a high-pressure leak test".
Performing a high-pressure leak test
1. Turn on the system.

2. Disconnect pipeline supplies.
3. Turn off the auxiliary O2 flowmeter and venturi suction.
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4. Open the cylinder.

5. Record the cylinder pressure.
6. Close the cylinder.
If the cylinder pressure decreases more than 690 kPa (100 psi)
in one minute there is a significant leak.
7. To repair a leak, install a new cylinder gasket and tighten the
adapter.
8. Repeat the leak test. If the leak continues, do not use the
system.
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Attaching equipment to the top of the machine
WARNING The top of the machine has a weight limit of 45 kg (100

lb).
• Check the stability of the system in its final configuration.
Make sure the weight is evenly distributed throughout the
system.
1. Locate the clips or straps.

2. Install the straps. See the "Parts" section for strap ordering
information.
3. Fully tighten the straps.
4. Make sure the straps hold the equipment in position.
WARNING Fully tighten the straps. If straps are not fully tightened,
equipment can fall off the top of the machine.
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Passive AGSS
WARNING Always verify the proper operation of any gas scavenging

system. Make sure that the scavenging system is not
occluded.
The optional passive anesthesia gas scavenging system (AGSS) is
for use in operating room environments that do not have an active
gas extraction system for waste gas disposal. The passive AGSS
contains both positive and negative pressure relief valves to protect
the breathing system and the patient.
Passive AGSS may be used with a non-recirculating ventilation
system for waste gas disposal. The tube connection from passive
AGSS to the non-recirculating ventilation system should be an open
connection, essentially at atmospheric pressure. For example, to an
exhaust grill.
Connecting passive AGSS
1. Connect a large diameter tube to the 30-mm tapered connector

on the bottom of the AGSS receiver.
2. Route the large diameter tube from the passive AGSS to
exterior of the building or to a non-recirculating ventilation
system.
The tube should be as large in diameter and as short as
possible.
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Active AGSS
WARNING Always verify the proper operation of any gas scavenging

system. Make sure the scavenging system is not
occluded.
There are several versions of the optional active Anesthesia Gas
Scavenging System (AGSS) available depending on the hospital’s
type of waste gas disposal system.
Each version has a two-liter reservoir to capture peak exhaust flows
that briefly exceed the extract flow. The disposal system normally
entrains room air through an air brake (located in a receiver
underneath the breathing system), but will spill from this port during
extended periods of high exhaust flow. Its effectiveness is limited by
the extract flow of the particular active AGSS device.
• The active low flow system is for use with high vacuum disposal
systems. It requires a vacuum system capable of a continuous
nominal flow of 36 l/min and 300 mmHg (12 inHg) or greater
vacuum pressure. A flow indicator on the system indicates when
the unit is in operation.
• The active high flow system is for use with low vacuum (blower
type) disposal systems. This requires a system capable of
providing a continuous nominal flow of 50 l/min. A flow indicator
on the system indicates when the unit is in operation.
• The active adjustable flow system provides the ability to adjust
the flow with a needle valve (located in a receiver underneath
the breathing system) and a visual indicator bag which should
be properly inflated. It requires a vacuum system capable of a
continuous nominal flow of 30 l/min and 300 mmHg (12 inHg) or
greater vacuum pressure.
• The active low flow system with a 12.7 mm hose barb connector
is for use with low vacuum disposal systems. It requires an
external system with flowmeter.
• The active low flow system with a 25 mm barb connector is for
use with low vacuum disposal systems. It requires an external
venturi/ejector system with 40 to 50 l/min extract flow. A flow
indicator on the system indicates when the unit is in operation.
• The active low flow system with 30 mm ISO taper is for use with
low vacuum disposal systems. It requires an external venturi/
ejector system with 40 to 50 l/min extract flow. A flow indicator
on the system indicates when the unit is in operation.
Connecting active AGSS with a flow indicator
To use the optional active AGSS on a system that has a flow

indicator, connect it as follows.
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1. Connect the proper hose to the AGSS outlet connector on the

bottom of the AGSS underneath the breathing system.
2. Attach the other end of the hose to the hospital disposal system.
3. With the AGSS operating, verify that the ball on the flow
indicator rises to the green zone, indicating adequate flow.
AC.22p002
Note The ball in the upper red zone indicates excessively high extraction
flow. The ball in the lower red zone indicates extraction flow rate is
too low or a blocked filter.
4. Complete the tests in the "Preoperative tests" section of this
manual.
Connecting active adjustable AGSS
The active adjustable AGSS flow rate is limited to 30 l/min with this
option.
To use the optional active AGSS installed on the system which uses
the three-liter bag as a visual indicator, connect it as follows:
1. Connect a disposal hose to the DISS connector on the needle

valve on the bottom of the AGSS (underneath). The hose should
be flexible and reinforced to help prevent kinking and crushing.
2. Attach the other end of the hose to the hospital disposal system.
3. Attach the three-liter bag to the 30 mm auxiliary 1 port on the
bottom of the AGSS.
4. Adjust the flow rate to match the amount of gas being
scavenged. Use the bag as a visual indicator when adjusting the
flow rate. The bag should remain partially inflated when the flow
rate is adequate.
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AB.75p.110
5. Complete the tests in the "Preoperative tests" section.
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9 User maintenance
User maintenance
In this section Maintenance safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2

Repair policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Maintenance summary and schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4
Circuit O2 cell replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Calibration menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7
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Maintenance safety
WARNING To help prevent fires:
• Do not use lubricants that contain oil or grease. They

may burn or explode in high O2 concentrations.
• All covers used on the system must be made from
antistatic (conductive) materials. Static electricity can
cause fires.
produce dangerous chemical reactions when
exposed to inhalation anesthetics. Adequate
precautions should be taken to ensure that absorbent
does not dry out. Turn off all gases when finished
using the system.
• Obey infection control and safety procedures. Used

equipment may contain blood and body fluids.
• Moveable parts and removable components may present
a pinch or a crush hazard. Use care when moving or
replacing system parts and components.
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9 User maintenance
Repair policy
Do not use malfunctioning equipment. Make all necessary repairs or
have the equipment serviced by an authorized service
representative. After repair, test the equipment to ensure that it is
functioning properly, in accordance with the manufacturer’s
published specifications.
To ensure full reliability, have all repairs and service done by an
authorized service representative. If this cannot be done,
replacement and maintenance of those parts listed in this manual
may be undertaken by a competent, trained individual having
experience in the repair of devices of this nature.
CAUTION Do not attempt to repair this device without appropriate

training in the repair of devices of this nature. Equipment
damage could occur.
Replace damaged parts with components manufactured or sold by
GE Healthcare. Then test the unit to ascertain that it complies with
the manufacturer’s published specifications.
Contact the local authorized Field Service Representative for service
assistance.
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Maintenance summary and schedule

These schedules indicate the minimum frequency of maintenance
based on typical usage of 2000 hours per year. Service the
equipment more frequently if it is used more than the typical yearly
usage.
Note Local policies or regulations may require that maintenance be

performed more frequently than stated here.
.
Minimum Frequency Maintenance

Daily
• Clean the external surfaces.
• Perform a flow and pressure calibration.
• Empty the water reservoir and replace the absorbent in the canister.
• Check the optional condenser reservoir. Drain if needed.
Monthly
• Perform 21% and 100% O2 cell calibrations.
During cleaning and setup

• Inspect the parts for damage. Replace or repair as necessary.
As necessary
• Install new cylinder gaskets on cylinder yokes.
• Empty the water reservoir and replace the absorbent in the canister.
• Empty and clean the overflow trap on the optional suction regulator.
• Replace the circuit O2 cell. (Under typical use the cell meets
specifications for 1 year.)
• Replace the disposable flow sensor (plastic). (Under typical use the
sensor meets specifications for a minimum of 3 months.)
• Replace the autoclavable flow sensors (metal). (Under typical use the
sensor meets specifications for a minimum of 1 year.)
• Replace the receiver filter (active gas scavenging only).
• Calibrate the airway modules every 6 months or when there are
indications of errors in the gas readings. Calibrate airway modules that
get extensive usage every 2 months.
• Inspect and clean the fan filters (display, lower electrical enclosure,
and airway module).
Authorized service personnel
This is the minimum level of maintenance recommended. Local

regulations may contain additional maintenance requirements.
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9 User maintenance
Comply with all local regulations which meet or exceed this minimum
level of maintenance.
.
Minimum Frequency Maintenance

12 months Have an authorized service representative complete the scheduled service
maintenance checks, tests, calibrations, and parts replacements as defined
in the Technical Reference manual.
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Circuit O2 cell replacement
WARNING Handle and dispose of O2 cells according to site

biohazard policies. Do not incinerate.
Note It may take a new O2 cell 90 minutes to stabilize. If the O2 cell
calibration fails after a new O2 cell had been installed, wait 90
minutes and repeat the calibration.
1. Pull the latch to unlock the flow sensor module from the
breathing system.
AB.74p052
2. Pull the flow sensor module from the breathing system.
3. Remove the O2 cell cable connector from the O2 cell and
unscrew the cell counterclockwise.
AB.74p065
4. Make sure the o-ring is on the cell. Install the replacement O2

cell. Reconnect the O2 cell cable.
AB.74p083
5. Replace the flow sensor module on the system and push the
latch closed to secure the module.
6. Calibrate the new O2 cell according to the "Circuit O2 cell"
procedure.
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9 User maintenance
Calibration menu
Access the Calibration menu by selecting the System Setup
button. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Note The Calibration menu is not available during Checkout or during a

case.
See "Calibrating the airway module" in the "Airway modules" section

for information on calibrating the airway modules.
Flow and pressure calibration
Important Room temperature fluctuations of more than 5°C may affect sensor
measurements. Recalibrate the flow sensors if the room temperature
changes by more than 5°C.
Calibrate the flow sensors by removing the flow sensor module from
the system. On-screen instructions are available through System
Setup - Calibration - Flow and Pressure.

2. Remove the flow sensor module.
3. Wait for ‘No insp flow sensor’ and ‘No exp flow sensor’ alarms to
occur.
4. Reinsert the flow sensor module. Make sure the flow sensors
are securely latched when they are reinserted. Wait for alarms
to clear.
5. Start mechanical ventilation when ready.
Circuit O2 cell
21% O2 calibration
1. Select System Setup.
2. Select Calibration on the System Setup menu.
3. Select Circuit O2 Cell 21%.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
100% O2 calibration
1. Ensure the wye-piece, or patient connection, is not plugged or
there is no patient tubing connected to the system.
2. (ACGO option only.) Set the ACGO switch to Circle.
3. Set the Bag/Vent switch to Vent.
4. Select Circuit O2 Cell 100%.
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5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Airway gas calibration
The airway gas selection is only available on the Calibration menu

when the system detects an airway module and the module has
completed the warm up phase. See the "Airway modules" section for
calibration instructions.
Water buildup
Small beads of water or a foggy appearance in the flow sensors is

okay. Pooled water in the flow sensors or water in the sensing lines
may cause false alarms.
Water results from exhaled gas and the chemical reaction between
CO2 and the absorbent that takes place within the absorber canister.
At lower fresh gas flows more water builds up because less gas is
scavenged and:
• More CO2 stays in the absorber to react and produce water.

• More moist, exhaled gas stays in the patient circuit and the
absorber.
How to help prevent water buildup

Suggested ways to prevent water buildup include:
• Equip systems with the optional condenser. See the "Parts"

section for information.
• Empty the water reservoir in the canister when changing the
absorbent.
• Ensure the water condensing in the breathing circuit tubes is
kept lower than the flow sensors and is not allowed to drain back
into the flow sensors.
• Water condensation in the breathing circuit tubing might be
lessened by using a Heat and Moisture Exchange (HME) filter at
the airway connection.
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10 Parts
Parts
In this section Flow sensor module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Breathing circuit module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Bellows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Complete Advanced Breathing System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Absorber canister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
Exhalation valve assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
AGSS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
EZchange canister system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
Condenser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Test tools and system parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Note This section lists user replaceable parts only. For other components,
refer to the Technical Reference manual.
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Flow sensor module
AB.82.019
2
Item Description Stock number

- Flow sensor module (does not include flow 1407-7022-000
sensors)
1 Flow sensor cover 1011-3283-000
2 Flow sensor cuff 1407-3004-000
3 Flow sensor, disposable (plastic) 1503-3858-000
- Flow sensor, autoclavable (metal) 1503-3244-000
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10 Parts
Breathing circuit module
AB.82.021
5

- Breathing circuit module (does not include O2 1407-7002-000
cell or plug, o-ring, or cable)
1 Check valves circuit lens 1407-3101-000
2 Check valve assembly 1406-8219-000
3 O-ring for O2 cell or plug 1406-3466-000
4 O2 cell (includes o-ring) 6050-0004-110
5 Cable, O2 cell 1009-5570-000
- Plug (includes o-ring; for systems without O2 1503-3857-000
sensing)
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Bellows
3
12
4
11 5
6
10
9
8
AB.82.018
7

1 Bellows housing 1500-3117-000
2 Bellows 1500-3378-000
3 Rim 1500-3351-000
4 Pressure relief valve assembly 1500-3377-000
5 Latch, rim 1500-3352-000
6 Seal, base 1500-3359-000
7 Manifold, bellows base 1407-3702-000
8 Poppet, APL valve 1406-3332-000
9 Cage, APL 1406-3333-000
10 Diaphragm, APL 1406-3331-000
11 Ramp, APL 1407-3400-000
12 Bellows base with latch 1407-7006-000
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10 Parts
Complete Advanced Breathing System
AB.82.001
Description Stock number

Complete breathing assembly includes:
• Flow sensor module (does not include flow

sensors).
• Breathing circuit module (does not include APL
valve, O2 cell or plug, o-ring, or cable).
• Complete bellows base.
• Canister not included.
Autoclavable breathing assembly 1407-7017-000

Autoclavable breathing assembly, Australia 1407-7018-000
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Absorber canister
3
1
AB.82.017
1 Multi absorber, reusable (includes 40 pack of 1407-7004-000
foam; does not include absorbent)
2 Cover assembly, CO2 canister 1009-8240-000
3 Foam, CO2 canister (pack of 40) 1407-3201-000
4 O-ring 1407-3204-000
5 Canister, CO2 with handle 1407-3200-000
- Multi absorber, disposable, white to violet (pack 8003138
of six)
- Multi absorber, disposable, pink to white (pack 8003963
of six)
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10 Parts
Exhalation valve assembly
AB.82.035
Exhalation valve assembly 1407-7005-000
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AGSS
Description Stock Number

Common
Cap 3.18 barb silicone 1406-3524-000
Connector, inlet 30 mm male to 19 mm male M1003947
Connector, inlet 30 mm male to 30 mm male M1003134
O-ring for connector, 21.95 ID 1406-3558-000
O-ring for receiver, 22 ID 1407-3104-000
O-ring for thumbscrews, 4.47 ID 1407-3923-000
Reservoir scavenger 1407-3903-000
Seal, down tube scavenger 1407-3904-000
Seal, receiver scavenger 1407-3901-000
Thumbscrew M6 X 28.5 1406-3305-000
Thumbscrew M6 X 43 1406-3304-000
Valve, unidirectional (complete assembly) 1406-8219-000

Passive AGSS
Adapter, outlet 30 mm female to 19 mm male 1500-3376-000
(pack of five)
Exhaust hose 8004461
Plug assembly 30 mm ISO 1407-3909-000
Screw, shoulder 4 diameter X 4 L M3 X 0.5 sst 1407-3915-000

Active AGSS, adjustable flow
Bag with 30 mm male connector 8004460
Plug assembly 30 mm ISO 1407-3909-000

Active AGSS, high flow
Filter, 225 micrometer nylon screen AGSS 1406-3521-000
Seal, filter scavenger 1407-3902-000
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10 Parts

Active AGSS, low flow
Filter, 225 micrometer nylon screen AGSS 1406-3521-000
Seal, filter scavenger 1407-3902-000
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EZchange canister system
1
3
2 4
AB.82.131
1 EZchange canister module, includes valve and 1407-7021-000
cap
2 Valve 1407-7023-000
3 Cap 1407-3130-000
4 Condenser 1407-7024-000
- EZchange canister module with condenser 1407-7027-000
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10 Parts
Condenser
AB.82.045
- Condenser assembly (includes module and 1407-7026-000
condenser)
1 Condenser module 1407-7025-000
2 Condenser 1407-7024-000
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Test tools and system parts

Airway module calibration gas 755583
Airway module calibration gas (U.S. variant only) 755571
Airway module exhaust line 8004463
Calibration gas regulator 755534
Calibration gas regulator (U.S. variant only) M1006864
Cylinder gasket (pin indexed cylinders only) 0210-5022-300
Cylinder wrench (DIN477 and high-pressure hose) 1202-3651-000
Cylinder wrench for pin-indexed cylinder 0219-3415-800
DIN O2 plug (cylinder connection) 1202-7146-000
Handle for yoke tee 0219-3372-600
Negative low pressure leak test device 0309-1319-800
Positive low pressure leak test device (BSI) 1001-8975-000
Positive low pressure leak test device (ISO) 1001-8976-000
Positive pressure leak test adapter 1009-3119-000
Ring, sealing gasket (for DIN 477 and O2 high-pressure 1001-3812-000
hose)
Ring, sealing gasket (for N2O high-pressure hose) 1202-3641-000
Test lung 0219-7210-300
Test plug M1210946
Touch-up paint, Neutral Gray N7 (Medium Dark), 18 ml 1006-4198-000
Touch-up paint, Neutral Gray N8 (Medium), 18 ml 1006-4199-000
Touch-up paint, Neutral Gray N9 (Light), 18 ml 1006-4200-000
Yoke plug 0206-3040-542
Shelf mounting straps 0203-1481-300
Filter, dust, display (10 pack) M1220155
Cable management arm M1229718
Display cable wrap M1231281
Aladin2 bottle adapter Easy-Fil isoflurane 1100-3025-000
Aladin2 bottle adapter Easy-Fil enflurane 1100-3027-000
Aladin2 bottle adapter Easy-Fil sevoflurane 1100-3028-000
Aladin bottle adapter keyed halothane 1100-3003-000
Aladin bottle adapter keyed enflurane 1100-3001-000
Aladin bottle adapter keyed isoflurane 1100-3002-000
Aladin bottle adapter keyed sevoflurane 1100-3007-000
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11 Specifications and theory of
operation
Specifications and theory of operation
In this section System pneumatic circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2

Pneumatic specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
Electrical block diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Electrical power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Flow specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
Breathing system specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15
Physical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-18
Environmental requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-20
Airway module specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-21
Suction regulators (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-24
Ventilator theory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-25
Ventilator operating specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-39
Ventilator accuracy data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-41
Electronically controlled vaporizer and Aladin cassette. .11-42
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-48
Note All specifications are nominal and subject to change without notice.
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System pneumatic circuit
AB.75.282
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1. Auxiliary O2, 0-10 l/min (optional) 46. Patient wye (patient connection)
2. 241 kPa (35 psi) secondary O2 regulator 47. Airway transducer
3. Pipeline: O2, Air, N2O 48. Inspiratory flow transducer
4. Cylinder: O2, Air, N2O 49. Expiratory flow transducer
5. 758 kPa (110 psi) relief 50. Manifold pressure transducer
6. Venturi drive gas connection 51. Passive gas scavenging interface
7. Selector valve, O2, Air, N2O 52. 30 mm male to disposal system
8. O2 flush 53. 0.3 cmH2O entrainment
9. 0-120 l/min flow 54. Reservoir
10. Alternate O2 55. Adjustable gas scavenging interface
11. System switch 56. DISS EVAC connector
12. Alternate O2 disable valve 57. Active gas scavenging interface
13. ACGO/non-circle port 58. Room air
14. Vent drive gas select 59. Filter
15. O2 flow controller 60. High or low flow restrictor
16. Balance flow controller 61. Flow indicator
17. Gas inlet valve 62. To disposal system
18. Vent drive gas regulator 172 kPa (25 psi) at 15 63. ACGO variant
l/min
19. Inspiratory flow control valve 64. Circle or ACGO mode switch
20. Drive gas check valve (3.5 cmH2O bias) 65. 22 mm ACGO port
21. Mechanical over pressure valve (110 cmH2O) 66. O2 cell
22. Free breathing check valve 67. Non-circle variant
23. Atmosphere 68. Circle or non-circle mode switch
24. Pressure relief valve 69. Non-circle circuit pressure limiting valve
25. Exhalation valve (2 cmH2O bias) 70. Bag/Vent switch
26. Relief valve 10 cmH2O 71. Bag
27. 0-10 l/min drive gas, 0-10 l/min patient and fresh 72. APL valve 0-70 cmH2O
gas, 0-10 l/min total typical flow
28. 200 ml reservoir 73. Default factory connection
29. Control bleed to ambient approximately 1 l/min at 3 74. Gas monitor
cmH2O if continuous (rate dependent)
30. Vent to ambient 75. Negative pressure relief valve
31. Flush switch 37.2 kPa (5.4 psi) 76. Absorber
32. Electronic vaporizer 77. Drain
33. ACGO port relief valve 78. EZchange canister
34. Cassette inflow measure 79. Condenser
35. Cassette inflow valve 80. Bypass back-pressure valve
36. Cassette identification 81. Inflow check valve
37. Cassette outflow measure 82. Cassette pressure sensor
38. Cassette flow control valve 83. Cassette connection valve
39. Liquid flow prevention valve 84. Aladin cassette
40. Cassette outflow valve 85. Pneumatic power outlet
41. Scavenging valve 86. Embedded temperature sensor (not available on all
cassettes)
42. Cassette temperature sensor 87. Fresh gas sample relief valve
43. Liquid level indicator (not available on all cassettes) 88. E or M-series airway module
44. Expiratory flow sensor 89. CARESCAPE airway module
45. Inspiratory flow sensor
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Gas supplies
Pressurized gas supplies enter the system through a pipeline or

cylinder connection. All connections have indexed fittings, filters, and
check valves.
A regulator decreases the cylinder pressures to the appropriate
system pressure. A pressure relief valve helps protect the system
from excessive high pressures.
To help prevent problems with the gas supplies:
• Install yoke plugs on all empty cylinder connections.

• When a pipeline supply is connected, keep the cylinder valve
closed.
• Disconnect the pipeline supplies when the system is not in use.
WARNING Do not leave gas cylinder valves open if the pipeline

leaving an insufficient reserve supply in case of pipeline
failure.
O2 flow
Pipeline or regulated cylinder pressure supplies O2 directly to the O2

channel of the gas mixer and to the ventilator if O2 is configured as
drive gas. If the pressure is too low, an alarm appears on the display.
A second regulator decreases the pressure for the flush valve and
the auxiliary O2 flowmeter.
The flush valve supplies high flows (between 25 and 75 l/min) of O2
to the fresh gas outlet when the O2 flush button is pushed. The flush
switch uses pressure changes to monitor the position of the flush
valve.
Air and N2O
Pipeline or regulated cylinder pressure supplies Air directly to the air

channel of the gas mixer and to the ventilator if Air is configured as
drive gas. If the pressure is too low, an alarm appears on the display.
Pipeline or regulated cylinder pressure supplies N2O directly to the
N2O channel of the gas mixer. If the pressure is too low, an alarm
appears on the display.
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Mixed gas
Either Air or N2O can be selected as the balance gas. The balance
gas flow is controlled by the mixer. When Alternate O2 control is in
use, only O2 is flowing and balance gas is disabled.
The mixed gas goes from the mixer outlet through the vaporizer to
the fresh gas outlet and into the breathing system. A pressure-relief
valve sets the maximum outlet pressure.
Note When the total is adjusted toward the lower flow limit and the
calculated O2 flow is required to go below 100 ml, a message shows
in the gas settings area of the screen. The anesthesia system
calculates the required O2% to maintain the user-set total flow.
EZchange canister
When installed, EZchange provides a CO2 bypass mode that

permits continued ventilation during absorber canister change.
Condenser
The condenser removes water in the system that is produced from

the reaction of CO2 gas with the absorbent. When fresh gas flow
settings of less than the patient minute volume are used during
ventilation, the amount of re-breathed gases increases. More CO2
flows through the breathing system increasing the absorbent
consumption. The moisture buildup in the breathing system is also
increased.
The condenser is connected between the outlet of the absorber
canister and the inlet of the circuit module. Moisture in the gas is
condensed into water droplets, which run into the condenser’s
reservoir.
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Pneumatic specifications
CAUTION All gases supplied to the system must be medical grade.
Gas supplies
Pipeline gases O2, Air, N2O

Cylinder gases O2, Air, N2O (3 cylinder maximum)
Cylinder connections Pin indexed
Nut and gland DIN-477
Primary regulator output Pin indexed: The primary regulator is set to
pressure pressure less than 345 kPa (50 psi).
DIN-477: The primary regulator is set to
pressure less than 414 kPa (60 psi).
Pressure-relief valve Approximately 758 kPa (110 psi)
Pipeline connections DISS-Male; DISS-Female; DIN 13252; AS
(filtered) 4059 (Australian); S90-116 (French Air
Liquide); BSPP 3/8 (Scandinavian) or NIST
(ISO 5359). All fittings available for O2, Air,
and N2O.
Pressure displays On system display.
Pipeline inlet pressure 280-600 kPa (41-87 psi)
Flush flow 25 l/min to 75 l/min
Internal O2 supply pressure O2 pipeline less than 252 kPa (36 psi).
at which N2O shutoff O2 cylinder less than 2633 kPa (381 psi).
ACGO port relief
A relief valve on the vaporizer manifold limits the fresh gas pressure
at the ACGO port to 55 kPa (8 psi) at 45 l/min.
Non-circle circuit relief
A relief valve limits the fresh gas pressure at the inspiratory port to
27 kPa (4 psi) at 55 l/min when non-circle circuit is selected.
Pneumatic power outlet
The pneumatic outlet is supplied with the same gas supply pressure
as the attached oxygen medical gas pipeline supply. The anesthesia
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system is rated for supply pressures between 280 kPa - 600 kPa.
The anesthesia system is designed to function normally with a
maximum flow of 8 l/min from the pneumatic outlet. Higher flows
from this connection are possible and may result in decreased
anesthesia system performance.
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Electrical block diagram
5
9 10
1 2 3 4 6 7 8
20 22
25
19 21 23 24
26
18 27
17 14 28
16
15 29
56
11 12
13
55 57
58
40
41 42 45 49
50 51
52
30
53
31 54
46 47 48
32
33
34 37
35 38 43 44
36 39 63
59 60
69
70
71
62 72
61
73
74 AB.75.265
64 65 66 67 68
1. Power cord 40. Fresh gas module

2. AC inlet and breaker 41. Flow control valve with cable
3. Inrush board 42. Gas inlet valve with cable
4. Transformer 43. Electronic gas mixer board
5. Outlet box with breakers 44. Pan fan with cable
6. Fuse block 45. Expiratory and inspiratory flow sensors
7. Universal power supply 46. O2 cell
8. Power controller board 47. Bag/vent switch
9. Power supply fan with cable 48. ABS connected switch
10. Power supply with batteries 49. Light strip boards
11. Anesthesia control board 50. Light strip switch
12. Display connector board 51. CGO valve
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13. Consolidated ventilator interface board 52. ACGO/non-circle circuit switch

14. Agent delivery board 53. CGO switch
15. Cassette temperature sensor board 54. O2 flush switch
16. Inflow zero valve 55. EZchange canister switch
17. Outflow zero valve 56. I/O port
18. Inflow pressure sensor board 57. Airway module power supply board
19. Manifold temperature sensor board 58. Airway module
20. Outflow pressure sensor board 59. Communication to system
21. Inflow shutoff valve 60. DC power in
22. Outflow shutoff valve 61. Display carrier board and CPU
23. Cassette interface board 62. LCD with touchscreen
24. Cassette 63. Serial I/O port
25. Liquid level sensor (not available on all cassettes) 64. Speaker 1
26. Embedded temperature sensor (not available on all 65. Speaker 2
cassettes)
27. Scavenging valve 66. Display unit fan with cable
28. Cassette pressure sensor 67. Keypad
29. Proportional valve 68. ComWheel encoder
30. Air cylinder pressure transducer 69. USB I/O port (software upgrade only)
31. N2O cylinder pressure transducer 70. USB I/O port
32. O2 cylinder pressure transducer 71. Network I/O port - 1 (Ethernet)
33. Air pipeline pressure transducer 72. Network I/O port - 2 (Ethernet)
34. N2O pipeline pressure transducer 73. VGA output
35. O2 pipeline pressure transducer 74. Patient monitoring on/standby
36. Second O2 cylinder pressure transducer
37. AC mains LED
38. Alternate O2 switch
39. On/Standby switch
Figure 11-1 • Consolidated Ventilator Interface Configuration
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6
9 10
1 2 3 4 5 7 8
25 27 12
30 11
24 26 28 29 13
31
23 32
22 33
21 19 34
20
15
35 18 14
37 38 16
36 17
39
40 49 50
46
41
47
42
48
43 58
54
44 51 59 60
45 61
52 53
55 56 57 62
63
64
65 66
69
70
71
67 72
68
73
74 AB.75.283
79 78 77 76 75
1. Power cord 41. O2 cylinder pressure transducer

2. AC inlet and breaker 42. Air pipeline pressure transducer
3. Inrush board 43. N2O pipeline pressure transducer
4. Transformer 44. O2 pipeline pressure transducer
5. Fuse block 45. Second O2 cylinder pressure transducer
6. Outlet box with breakers 46. AC mains LED
7. Universal power supply 47. Alternate O2 switch
8. Power controller board 48. On/Standby switch and LED
9. Power supply fan with cable 49. ABS filter board
10. Power supply with batteries 50. EZchange canister switch
11. Auxiliary connector board 51. Vent engine switch
12. I/O port 52. Flow control valve with cable
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13. Battery backup for monitor 53. Gas inlet valve with cable
14. Display connector board 54. Expiratory and inspiratory flow sensors
15. I/O port 55. O2 cell
16. Airway module power supply board 56. Bag/Vent switch
17. Airway module 57. ABS connected switch
18. Anesthesia control board 58. Light strip boards
19. Agent delivery board 59. Light strip switch
20. Cassette temperature sensor 60. CGO valve
21. Inflow zero valve 61. ACGO/non-circle circuit switch
22. Outflow zero valve 62. CGO switch
23. Inflow pressure sensor board 63. O2 flush switch
24. AC mains LED 64. Serial I/O port
25. Outflow pressure sensor board 65. Communication to system
26. Inflow shutoff valve 66. DC power in
27. Outflow shutoff valve 67. LCD with touchscreen
28. Cassette interface board 68. Display carrier board and CPU
29. Cassette 69. USB I/O port (software upgrade only)
30. Liquid level sensor (not available on all cassettes) 70. USB I/O port
31. Embedded temperature sensor (not available on all 71. Network I/O port - 1 (Ethernet)
cassettes)
32. Scavenging valve 72. Network I/O port - 2 (Ethernet)
33. Cassette pressure sensor 73. VGA output
34. Proportional valve 74. Patient monitoring on/standby
35. Pan connector board 75. ComWheel encoder
36. Ventilator interface board 76. Keypad
37. Electronic gas mixer board 77. Display unit fan with cable
38. Pan fan with cable 78. Speaker 2
39. Air cylinder pressure transducer 79. Speaker 1
40. N2O cylinder pressure transducer
Figure 11-2 • Ventilator Interface Board Configuration
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Electrical power
Supply voltage 100-120, 220-240, or 120/220-240 Vac +/- 10% at 50 or

60 Hz
Inlet circuit 100-120 Vac 220-240 Vac 120/220-240 Vac
breakers 15 A 8A 8A
Outlet circuit 110-120 Vac Japan 220-240 Vac
breakers (3) 2 A (2) 2 A (3) 1 A
(1) 3 A (1) 4 A (1) 2 A
System leakage UL and CSA rated systems (U.S.A. and Canada): less
current limit - do than 300 μamps for the system and all systems
not exceed connected to electrical outlets.
IEC rated systems (not U.S.A. and Canada): less than
500 µamps for the system and all systems connected to
electrical outlets.
Note: Products connected to electrical outlets may
increase the leakage current above these limits.
Resistance to Less than 0.2 Ω
ground
Power cord
Length 5 meters
Voltage rating 100 to 240 Vac
Current capacity 10 A for 220-240 Vac
15 A for 100-120 Vac
10 A for 120/220-240 Vac
Type Three conductor power supply cord (medical
grade where required).
WARNING This equipment must be connected to a supply mains

with a protective earth to avoid the risk of electric shock.
Battery information
The system is not a portable unit. A sealed lead acid battery supplies
backup power in the event of a power failure.
• Capacity to operate for 90 minutes under typical operating

conditions and 30 minutes under extreme conditions.
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• The system functions to specifications through the transition to

battery power. The system will automatically switch over to the
battery supply when adequate system supply cannot be
maintained from the mains input.
• The system functions to specifications while the battery is
recharging.
• Electrical outlets (if provided) will not function during a power
failure.
• Electrical outlets (if provided) will not function on battery power.
Only trained service representatives are to replace the battery.

Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with applicable
regulatory requirements in effect at the time and place of disposal.
WARNING Contact a trained service representative to disconnect

the battery if the equipment is not likely to be used for an
extended time.
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Flow specifications
Alternate O2
Minimum flow 500 ml/min to 700 ml/min
Maximum flow 10 l/min to 13 l/min
Indicator Flow tube
Indicator accuracy +/- 5% full scale
Fresh gas
Flow range 0 and 200 ml/min to 15 l/min
Minimum total flow O2 and balance gas is
200 ml/min
Total flow accuracy +/- 10% or +/- 40 ml/min of setting
(whichever is larger)
O2 flow accuracy +/- 5% or +/- 20 ml/min of setting (whichever
is larger)
Balance gas flow accuracy +/- 5% or +/- 20 ml/min of setting (whichever
is larger) Air/N2O
O2 concentration range 21%, 25% to 100%
O2 concentration accuracy +/- 2.5% of setting for total flow of greater
than or equal to 1 l/min and less than or
equal to 15 l/min
+/- 5% of setting for total flow of greater than
or equal to 0.4 l/min and less than 1 l/min
+/- 6.5% of setting for total flow of greater
than or equal to 0.2 l/min and less than 0.4
l/min
Electronic mixer response 500 ms (10% to 90% flow step)
time
Compensation Temperature and atmospheric pressure
compensated to standard conditions of 20°C
and 101.3 kPa (14.7 psi)
Hypoxic guard Electronic
Note: Leakage from one gas inlet to another gas inlet is less than 10 ml per
hour.
Note: The stated flow accuracy may not be met for total flows between 200
and 400 ml/min. The total flow will maintain a minimum of 21% O2.
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Breathing system specifications
Volume Ventilator side 2730 ml; bag side 1215 ml

With EZchange canister system and condenser:
ventilator side 3145 ml; bag side 1630 ml
Absorbent 1250 ml canister
Connections Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet: ISO 5356 type
connector on the front of the system (standard 22
mm OD or 15 mm ID conical friction fit connectors).
System leakage Less than or equal to 150 ml/min total at 3 kPa (30
cmH2O) with EZchange canister system and
condenser (both in absorber mode and with canister
removed).
System compliance Volume of gas lost due to internal compliance (bag
mode only):
1.82 ml/0.098 kPa (1 cmH2O)
55 ml/3 kPa (30 cmH2O)
With EZchange canister system and condenser:
2.67 ml/0.098 kPa (1 cmH2O)
80 ml/3 kPa (30 cmH2O)
APL valve Approximately 0 to 70 cmH2O
Negative pressure Minimum 30 l/min at -20 cmH2O
relief
Mechanical over- 25 l/min at 115 +/- 10 cmH2O
pressure valve
Inspiratory Breathing resistance in bag mode*

l/min kPa cmH2O
5 0.06 0.6
30 0.22 2.2
60 0.56 5.7
EZchange canister system and condenser, absorber mode
5 0.06 0.6
30 0.24 2.4
60 0.57 5.8
EZchange canister system and condenser, canister removed
5 0.06 0.6
30 0.21 2.1
60 0.49 5.0
*Values include patient circuit tubing and wye-piece 0.049 kPa (0.5 cmH2O)
at 60 l/min. Patient circuit tubing and breathing system configurations affect
resistance.
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Expiratory Breathing resistance in bag mode*

l/min kPa cmH2O
5 0.05 0.5
30 0.15 1.5
60 0.37 3.8
EZchange canister system and condenser, absorber mode
5 0.06 0.6
30 0.19 1.9
60 0.44 4.5
EZchange canister system and condenser, canister removed
5 0.06 0.6
30 0.19 1.9
60 0.44 4.5
*Values include patient circuit tubing and wye-piece 0.03 kPa (0.3 cmH2O)
at 60 l/min. Patient circuit tubing and breathing system configurations affect
resistance.
Pressure flow data (APL valve completely open)

Flow (l/min) Flow (l/s) APL pressure cmH2O
3 0.05 0.93
30 0.51 1.70
60 1.0 2.44
70 1.17 3.30
Gas scavenging
All scavenging
Positive pressure relief 10 cmH2O
Passive scavenging
Negative pressure relief 0.3 cmH2O
Outlet connector 30 mm male taper ISO
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Active scavenging
Disposal system Outlet Flow range Pressure
type connector*
Adjustable DISS EVAC Up to 30 l/min not applicable
High flow, low BSI 30 mm 50 to 80 l/min not applicable
vacuum threaded
Low flow, high DISS EVAC 36 +/- 4 l/min 305 mmHg (12
vacuum inHg) minimum
vacuum
Low flow, low 12.7 mm hose 36 +/- 4 l/min not applicable
vacuum barb
Low flow, low 25 mm hose barb 40 to 50 l/min not applicable
vacuum
Low flow, low 30 mm ISO taper 40 to 50 l/min not applicable
vacuum
*Other market-specific connectors may be available.
Particle filter at the outlet has a pore size of 225 microns. All flow data uses
a new filter.
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Physical specifications
All specifications are approximate values and can change without
notice.
CAUTION Do not subject the system to excessive shock and

vibration.
• Do not place excessive weight on flat surfaces or
drawers.
WARNING Maintain system balance. When using rails or dovetails,
distribute equipment on each side of the system. Uneven
system balance could cause the system to tip.
System Height 151 cm

System Width 80 cm
System Depth 89 cm
Nominal machine mass (including 190 kg
three cassettes)
Maximum configured mass (includes 500 kg
external cylinders and maximum
loads on all mounting and storage
locations)
Top of machine weight limit 45 kg
Optional top shelf weight limit, 45 kg
includes top of machine weight
Machine drawer weight limit 8 kg
Casters 13 cm with brakes on front casters
LCD and touchscreen display 304 x 228 mm (38 cm diagonal)
Lower dovetail loading
Maximum allowable lower dovetail loading is 22.7 kg and 16.2 Nm.

See "System overview" for the location of the lower dovetail.
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25
20
15
10
AC.22.039
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Figure 11-3 • Lower dovetail load in kg (vertical) versus load distance

for the lower dovetail in cm (horizontal).
Upper dovetail loading
Maximum allowable upper dovetail loading is 11.3 kg and 54 Nm.

See "System overview" for the location of the upper dovetail.
12
11
10
6 AC.22.020
5
40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
Figure 11-4 • Upper dovetail load in kg (vertical) versus load distance

from the upper dovetail in cm (horizontal).
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Environmental requirements
.
Operation Storage and Transport

Temperature 10 to 35°C -25 to 60°C
Oxygen cell 10 to 40°C Oxygen cell storage is -15 to 50°C, 10 to 95% RH,
500 to 800 mmHg
LCD display storage is -20 to 60°C
Aladin cassette storage is -25 to 50°C
Humidity 15 to 95% RH, non-condensing 15 to 95%, non-condensing
Altitude 537 to 800 mmHg 425 to 800 mmHg
(3000 to -440 meters) (4880 to -440 meters)
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Airway module specifications

Use only airway modules that have anesthetic agent monitoring and
O2 monitoring on this system. The following modules can be used on
this system:
• E-series: E-CAiO, E-CAiOV, E-CAiOVX (software version 4.5

and above)
• M-series: M-CAiO, M-CAiOV, M-CAiOVX (software version 3.2
and above)
• CARESCAPE series: E-sCAiO and E-sCAiOV
Gas specifications for E-, M-series modules

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E- and M-series
Airway humidity 0 to 100% condensing
Sampling delay 2.5 seconds typical with a 3 m sampling line
Total system response time 2.9 seconds typical with a 3 m sampling line, including sampling delay and rise time
Warm-up time 2 minutes for operation with CO2, O2, and N2O
5 minutes for operation of anesthetic agents
30 minutes for full specifications
Respiration rate 4 to 60 breaths/min
Diversion flow 200 ml/min +/- 20 ml/min
Airway pressure -20 cmH2O to 100 cmH2O
E- and M-series airway modules: Accuracy under different conditions

Ambient temperature: 10 to 40°C
Ambient pressure: 500 to 800 mmHg, +/- 50 mmHg of calibration
Ambient humidity: 10 to 98% RH, +/- 20% RH of calibration
Automatic compensation for ambient pressure
Full module accuracy for Respiration rate of 4 to 35 breaths/min
During warm-up 10 to 30 minutes, under normal During warm-up 2 to 10 minutes (anesthetic
conditions agents 5 to 10 minutes), under normal
conditions
CO2 +/- (0.3 vol% + 4% of reading) +/- (0.4 vol% + 7% of reading)
O2 +/- (2 vol% + 2% of reading) +/- (3 vol% + 3% of reading)
N2O +/- (3 vol% + 3% of reading) +/- (3 vol% + 5% of reading)
Hal, Enf, Iso, +/- (0.2 vol% + 10% of reading) +/- (0.3 vol% + 10% of reading)
Sev, Des
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Gas specifications for CARESCAPE modules

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CARESCAPE
Airway humidity 0 to 100% condensing
Sampling delay 3.0 seconds typical with a 3 m sampling line
Total system response time Less than 3.8 seconds with a 3 m sampling line
Warm-up time 1 minute for operation with CO2, O2, and N2O
5 minutes for operation of anesthetic agents
20 minutes for full specifications
Respiration rate 4 to 100 breaths/min
Diversion flow 120 +/- 20 ml/min
Airway pressure -20 cmH2O to 100 cmH2O
CARESCAPE airway modules: Accuracy under different conditions

Ambient temperature: 10 to 40°C
Ambient pressure: 495 to 795 mmHg
Ambient Humidity: 10 to 98% RH, non-condensing
Automatic compensation for ambient pressure
Full module accuracy for Respiration rate of 4 to 70 breaths/min
During stable condition During warm-up 1 to 10 minutes During warm-up 10-20 minutes
(anesthetic agents 5-10 minutes)
CO2 +/- (0.2 vol% + 2% of reading) +/- (0.4 vol% + 7% of reading) +/- (0.3 vol% + 4% of reading)
O2 +/- (1 vol% + 2% of reading) +/- (3 vol% + 3% of reading) +/- (2 vol% + 2% of reading)
N2O +/- (2 vol% + 2% of reading) +/- (3 vol% + 5% of reading) +/- (3% vol% + 3% of reading)
between 0 and 85 vol%
+/- (2 vol% + 8% of reading for
N2O between 85 and 100 vol%
Hal, Enf, Iso, +/- (0.15 vol% + 5% of reading) +/- (0.3 vol% +10% of reading) +/- (0.2 vol% +10% of reading
Sev, Des
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Typical performance
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M- and E-series CARESCAPE*

CO2 Measurement range 0 to 15 vol% (0 to 15 kPa, Measurement range 0 to 15 vol% (0 to 15 kPa,
0 to 113 mmHg). 0 to 113 mmHg).
Measurement rise time less than 400 ms Measurement rise time less than 260 ms
typical. typical.
Accuracy +/- (0.2 vol% + 2% of reading). Accuracy +/- (0.2 vol% + 2% of reading).
6 hour drift less than 0.1 vol% 6 hour drift less than 0.1 vol%
Gas cross effects less than 0.2 vol% (O2, Gas cross effects less than 0.2 vol% (O2,
N2O, anesthetic agents). N2O, anesthetic agents).
O2 Measurement range 0 to 100 vol%. Measurement range 0 to 100 vol%.
typical. typical.
Accuracy +/- (1 vol% + 2% of reading). Accuracy +/- (1 vol% + 2% of reading).
Gas cross effects less than 1 vol% anesthetic Gas cross effects less than 1 vol% anesthetic
agents, less than 2 vol% N2O. agents, less than 2 vol% N2O.
N2O Measurement range 0 to 100 vol%. Measurement range 0 to 100 vol%.
typical. typical.
Accuracy +/- (2 vol% + 2% of reading). Accuracy +/- (2 vol% + 2% of reading).
Gas cross effects less than 2 vol% anesthetic Gas cross effects less than 2 vol% anesthetic
agents. agents.
Anesthetic agents Measurement range Hal, Enf, Iso 0 to 6% vol Measurement range Hal, Enf, Iso 0 to 6% vol
%. %.
Measurement range Sev 0 to 8 vol%. Measurement range Sev 0 to 8 vol%.
Measurement range Des 0 to 20 vol%. Measurement range Des 0 to 20 vol%.
Measurement rise time less than 400 ms Measurement rise time Des, Enf, Iso, Sev less
typical. than 420 ms typical.
Accuracy +/- (0.15 vol% + 5% of reading). Measurement rise time Hal less than 800 ms
6 hour drift for Hal, Enf, Iso, Sev less than 0.1 typical.
vol% Accuracy +/- (0.15 vol% + 5% of reading).
6 hour drift for Des less than 0.2 vol% 6 hour drift for Hal, Enf, Iso, Sev less than 0.1
Gas cross effects less than 0.15 vol% N2O. vol%
6 hour drift for Des less than 0.3 vol%
Gas cross effects less than 0.15 vol% N2O.
*The effects caused by N2O to the measurement of CO2, O2, and anesthetic agents are automatically
compensated for. The effects caused by anesthetic agents to the measurement of CO2 and N2O are automatically
compensated for.
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Suction regulators (optional)
Venturi Suction Regulator

Performance Category Pharyngeal Suction
Supply Air or O2 from system gas supply
Drive Gas Consumption* 28 l/min with pipeline drive gas at 280 kPa
52 l/min with pipeline drive gas at 600 kPa
Maximum Vacuum* 600 mmHg with pipeline drive gas at 280 kPa
550 mmHg with pipeline drive gas at 600 kPa
Maximum Flow* 29 l/min with pipeline drive gas at 280 kPa
32 l/min with pipeline drive gas at 600 kPa
Vacuum Gauge Accuracy +/- 5% of full scale
*Values are approximate.
Continuous Suction Regulator

Performance Category Pharyngeal Suction
Supply External vacuum
Maximum Vacuum* 540 mmHg with external vacuum applied of
540 mmHg and 40 l/min free flow
Maximum Flow* 39 l/min with external vacuum applied of 540
mmHg and 40 l/min free flow
Vacuum Gauge Accuracy +/- 5% of full scale
*Values are approximate.
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Ventilator theory
The ventilator pneumatics are at the rear of the breathing system. A
precision valve controls gas flow to the patient. During inspiration,
this gas flow closes the exhalation valve and pushes the bellows
down. During expiration, a small flow pressurizes the exhalation
diaphragm to supply PEEP pressure. If the maximum pressure
(pmax) is reached during inspiration, the ventilator will cycle to
expiration.
Volume and flow measurements come from flow sensors in the flow
sensor module. Two tubes from each sensor connect to a transducer
that measures the pressure change across the sensor, which
changes with the flow. A third transducer measures airway pressures
at the inspiratory flow sensor.
The ventilator uses the data from the flow sensors for volume-related
numerics and alarms. The ventilator also uses the flow sensors to
adjust its output for changes in fresh gas flow, small leaks, and gas
compression upstream of the breathing circuit. There is adjustment
for compression in the patient circuit.
In volume ventilation modes, certain alarm conditions prevent the
automatic adjustment of ventilator delivery based on measured flow
values. In these cases, ‘TV accuracy decreased. Adjust manually.’
displays above the ventilator setting area of the screen. When this
message shows, the ventilator may not be able to deliver within the
accuracy range specified. When this occurs, the tidal volume must
be manually adjusted until the volume delivered reaches the desired
level. If compensation stops for a number of breaths, the condition
causing the hold shows as an alarm. Automatic volume
compensation resumes when the alarm conditions are resolved.
For better precision a small quantity of gas bleeds through a resistor
to keep pressure on the exhalation valve constant. At high airway
pressures, this can cause a slight hiss during inspiration.
WARNING Always connect the expiratory flow sensor. If it is not

connected, the patient disconnect alarm cannot operate
correctly.
O2 monitoring theory of operation
O2 monitoring measures O2 concentration in the patient circuit. The

O2 concentration measured from the O2 cell is shown on the
ventilator display.
The O2 cell is an electrochemical device (galvanic cell). Oxygen
diffuses through a membrane into the cell and oxidizes a base metal
electrode. This oxidation produces an electrical current proportional
to the partial pressure of the oxygen at the electrodes sensing
surface. The base metal electrode gradually wears out from the
oxidation process.
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The voltage from the cell cartridge is affected by the temperature of

the monitored gas mixture. A thermistor in the cell’s housing
automatically compensates for temperature changes in the cell.
O2 monitoring uses signal processing and analyzing circuitry to
convert the cell signal into a corresponding percent oxygen value.
The system displays this value and compares it to saved alarm
limits. If the value falls outside the limits, the monitor produces the
appropriate alarms.
ecoFLOW theory of operation
The ecoFLOW option provides a split screen view that shows the
approximate minimum O2 flow to maintain a preset FiO2 value. It
also shows the approximate agent used per hour and the cost. Some
information associated with the ecoFLOW option is not provided
when the airway module is warming up, not present, or non-
functional.
The split screen shows the Paw gauge in the upper area and the
ecoFLOW gauge in the lower portion of the screen. The ecoFLOW
gauge consists of a fresh gas flow tube, an agent flow indicator, and
related parameters.
The fresh gas flow tube is a stacked flow tube showing the total O2
flow on the bottom and the remaining gas (N2 or N2O) on top. These
gases determine the total fresh gas flow setting. Below the fresh gas
flow tube is the measured total O2 flow to the patient and the
calculated FiO2 flow value. The FiO2 flow value is based on the
FiO2 Setting specified in Super User mode. This is the minimum O2
flow needed to deliver a preset inspired O2 concentration. The FiO2
flow value is specific to each patient and case. It is calculated using
the fresh gas settings, the patient O2 uptake, the dilution effect of
agent being delivered, and the effects of the circle breathing system.
The agent flow indicator shows the amount of liquid agent flow as
related to the fresh gas setting. The calculated cost of the agent
shows above this indicator. This cost is based on agent flow and the
values entered in the Agent Costs menu set in Super User mode.
Ventilation modes
The system has the following standard mode of mechanical

ventilation:
• Volume control ventilation (VCV)
The system offers the following optional modes of mechanical

ventilation:
• Pressure control ventilation (PCV)

• Pressure control ventilation - volume guaranteed (PCV-VG)
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• Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation - volume control

ventilation (SIMV VCV)
• Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation - pressure
control ventilation (SIMV PCV)
• Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation - pressure
control ventilation - volume guaranteed (SIMV PCV-VG)
• Pressure support ventilation with apnea backup (PSVPro)
• Continuous positive airway pressure + pressure support
ventilation (CPAP + PSV)
Volume control mode (VCV)

Volume control ventilation supplies a set tidal volume. The ventilator
calculates a flow based on the set tidal volume and the length of the
inspiratory time to deliver that tidal volume. It then adjusts that output
by measuring delivered volumes at the flow sensors. Since the
ventilator adjusts output, it can compensate for breathing system
compliance, fresh gas flow, and moderate breathing system leaks.
A typical volume-control pressure waveform increases throughout
the entire inspiratory period, and rapidly decreases at the start of
expiration. An inspiratory pause is available to improve gas
distribution.
VCV mode settings:
• TV
• RR
• I:E
• Tpause
• PEEP
• Pmax
2
3 4
1
5
7
6
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1. Paw waveform
2. Tinsp
3. Insp Pause
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4. Texp
5. PEEP
6. Flow waveform
7. TV
Figure 11-5 • Volume control waveform
Pressure control mode (PCV)

Pressure control ventilation supplies a constant set pressure during
inspiration. The ventilator calculates the inspiratory time from the
frequency and I:E ratio settings. A high initial flow pressurizes the
circuit to the set inspiratory pressure. The flow then decreases to
maintain the set pressure (Pinsp).
Pressure sensors in the ventilator measure patient airway pressure.
The ventilator automatically adjusts the flow to maintain the set
inspiratory pressure.
PCV mode settings:
• Pinsp
• RR
• I:E
• PEEP
• Pmax
• Rise Rate
2 3
4
1
5
6
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1. Paw waveform
2. Tinsp
3. Texp
4. Pinsp
5. PEEP
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6. Flow waveform
Figure 11-6 • Pressure control waveform
PCV-VG mode
In PCV-VG, a tidal volume is set and the ventilator delivers that
volume using a decelerating flow and a constant pressure. The
ventilator will adjust the inspiratory pressure needed to deliver the
set tidal volume breath-by-breath so that the lowest pressure is used.
The pressure range that the ventilator will use is between the PEEP
+ 2 cmH2O level on the low end and 5 cmH2O below Pmax on the
high end. The inspiratory pressure change between breaths is a
maximum of +/- 3 cmH2O. If a high airway pressure alarm is active
due to the current breath, the next breath’s target will be 0.5 cmH2O
less than the current breath’s pressure target.
This mode will deliver breaths with the efficiency of pressure
controlled ventilation, yet still compensate for changes in the
patient’s lung characteristics. PCV-VG begins by first delivering a
volume breath at the set tidal volume. The patient’s compliance is
determined from this volume breath and the inspiratory pressure
level is then established for the next PCV-VG breath.
PCV-VG mode setting:
• TV
• RR
• I:E
• PEEP
• Pmax
• Rise Rate
2 3
1
5
7
6
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1. Paw waveform
2. Tinsp
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3. Texp
4. Variable pressure to deliver desired TV
5. PEEP
6. Flow waveform
7. TV
Figure 11-7 • PCV-VG waveforms
SIMV VCV mode

Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation with volume control
is a mode in which periodic volume breaths are delivered to the
patient at preset intervals (time-triggered). Between the machine
delivered breaths, the patient can breathe spontaneously at the rate,
tidal volume, and timing that the patient desires.
At the specified time interval, the ventilator will not wait for the next
inspiratory effort from the patient. The sensitivity of this effort is
adjusted using the flow trigger level. When the ventilator senses the
beginning of inspiration within the Trigger window it synchronously
delivers a volume breath using the set tidal volume, and the
inspiratory time (Tinsp) that is set on the ventilator. If the patient fails
to make and inspiratory effort during the trigger window time interval,
the ventilator will deliver a machine breath to the patient. The
ventilator will always deliver the specific number of breaths per
minute that the clinician has set.
In SIMV VCV, the spontaneous breaths can be pressure supported
to assist the patient in overcoming the resistance of the patient circuit
and artificial airway. When the Psupport level is set, the ventilator will
deliver the pressure support level to the patient during inspiration.
PEEP can also be used in combination with this mode.
Spontaneous breaths that occur during this mode are indicated by a
color change in the waveform.
SIMV VCV mode settings:
• TV
• RR
• Tinsp
• Tpause
• Psupport
• PEEP
• Pmax
• Trig Window
• Flow Trigger
• End of Breath
• Rise Rate
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4
5 2
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1. Mandatory SIMV breath

2. Spontaneous pressure supported breath
3. Paw
4. Psupport
5. PEEP
6. Time
Figure 11-8 • SIMV VCV waveform
SIMV PCV mode

Synchronized intermittent ventilation with pressure control ventilation
(SIMV PCV) delivers a relatively slow breathing rate with pressure-
controlled breathing. This mode combines mandatory breaths with
spontaneous breath support. If a trigger event occurs within the
synchronized window, a new pressure-controlled breath is initiated. If
a trigger event occurs elsewhere during the expiratory phase, a
support for a spontaneous breath is provided with pressure support
added as set by the clinician.
SIMV PCV mode settings:
• Pinsp
• RR
• Tinsp
• Psupport
• PEEP
• Pmax
• Trig Window
• Flow Trigger
• End of Breath
• Rise Rate
• Exit Backup
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2 3 4
6
1 5
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1. Paw waveform
2. Tinsp
3. Spontaneous breathing period
4. Trigger window
5. Pressure supported breath
6. Pinsp
7. Flow waveform
Figure 11-9 • SIMV PCV waveforms
SIMV PCV-VG mode

Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation with pressure control
volume guaranteed (SIMV PCV-VG) delivers a set rate of pressure
controlled breaths with a guaranteed volume to the patient. The
patient can breathe spontaneously between mandatory breaths.
Pressure support can be used to support the spontaneous breaths.
The mandatory breaths will deliver the set tidal volume using a
decelerating flow and a constant pressure. The ventilator will adjust
the inspiratory pressure needed to deliver the set tidal volume
breath-by-breath so that the lowest pressure is used. The pressure
range that the ventilator will use is between the PEEP + 2 cmH2O
level on the low end and 5 cmH2O below Pmax on the high end. The
inspiratory pressure change between breaths is a maximum of +/- 3
cmH2O. If a high airway pressure alarm is active due to the current
breath, the next breath’s target will be 0.5 cmH2O less than the
current breath’s pressure target.
SIMV PCV-VG begins by delivering a volume controlled breath. The
patient’s compliance is determined from the volume controlled
ventilation breath and the inspiratory pressure level is then
established for the next PCV-VG breath. The remaining mandatory
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breaths will be pressure controlled with a guaranteed volume at the

inspiratory limb.
A portion of the exhalation phase is defined as the trigger window. If
a spontaneous breath is detected in this window, a new mandatory
PCV-VG breath is initiated. If a spontaneous breath is detected
outside of this window, support for this breath is provided according
to the set pressure support. The remainder of the trigger window is
added to the next non-triggering phase.
The inspiratory phase of supported breaths will end if the set End of
Breath is reached, if the airway pressure exceeds (PEEP + Psupport
+ 3 cmH2O). Supportive breaths have a maximum inspiratory time of
4 seconds.
SIMV PCV-VG mode settings:
• TV
• RR
• Flow Trigger
• Psupport
• PEEP
• Tinsp
• Pmax
• Trig Window
• End of Breath
• Rise Rate
• PSV Rise Rate
2 3 4
1 6
8
7
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1. Paw waveform
2. Tinsp
3. Spontaneous breathing period
4. Trig Window
5. Variable pressure to deliver desired TV
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6. PEEP
7. Flow waveform
8. TV
Figure 11-10 • SIMV PCV-VG waveforms
PSVPro mode
PSVPro is pressure supported ventilation with apnea backup.
PSVPro is a spontaneous mode of ventilation that provides a
constant support pressure once the ventilator senses that the patient
has made an inspiratory effort. In this mode, the clinician sets the
Pressure Support (Psupport) and PEEP levels. The patient
establishes the rate, inspiratory flow, and inspiratory time. The tidal
volume is determined by the pressure, lung characteristics, and
patient effort.
PSVPro uses an inspiration termination level that establishes when
the ventilator will stop the pressure-supported breath and cycle to the
expiratory phase. The inspiration termination level is user adjustable
from 5 to 75%. This parameter sets the percent of peak inspiratory
flow that the ventilator uses to end the inspiratory phase of the
breath and to cycle into the expiratory phase. If the inspiration
termination is set to 30% then the ventilator will stop inspiration when
the flow decelerates to a level equal to 30% of the measured peak
inspiratory flow. The lower the setting, the shorter the inspiratory
phase.
An apnea backup mode is provided if the patient stops breathing.
When setting this mode the clinician adjusts the inspiratory pressure
(Pinsp), respiratory rate (RR), and the inspiratory time (Tinsp). As
long as the patient is triggering the ventilator and the apnea alarm
does not activate, the patient will get pressure-supported breaths
and the ventilator will not deliver machine breaths.
If the patient stops triggering the ventilator for the set apnea delay
time, the apnea alarm will activate and the ventilator will
automatically switch to the backup mode that is SIMV PCV. Once in
this mode the ventilator will begin delivering machine pressure
controlled breaths at the inspiratory pressure level, inspiratory time,
and rate that the user has set. If, during this time, the patient takes
spontaneous breaths in between the machine breaths, the patient
will receive pressure supported breaths.
PSVPro mode settings:
• Psupport
• PEEP
• Trig Window
• Flow Trigger
• End of Breath
• Pmax
• Backup Time
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• Pinsp
• RR
• Tinsp
• Rise Rate
• Exit Backup
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1. Paw
2. PEEP
3. Time
Figure 11-11 • PSVPro waveform
When the ventilator switches to the backup mode, the ‘Backup Mode
active’ alarm shows until PSVPro is reinstated or until another
ventilation mode is selected. PSVPro mode automatically resumes
when the ventilator registers the number of consecutive patient-
triggered breaths set for the Exit Backup setting. The factory default
setting for Exit Backup is 2. When Exit Backup is set to Off, the user
must reselect the PSVPro mode to reactivate PSVPro. Upon
returning to PSVPro the ventilator immediately begins providing
pressure supported breaths to the patient using the established
settings.
CPAP + PSV mode

Continuous positive airway pressure + pressure support ventilation
mode is used on spontaneously breathing patients. This mode of
ventilation provides a constant support pressure once the ventilator
senses that the patient has made an inspiratory effort. In this mode,
the clinician sets the Pressure support (Psupport) and PEEP levels.
The patient establishes the rate, inspiratory flow, and inspiratory
time. The tidal volume is determined by the pressure, lung
characteristics, and patient effort.
CPAP + PSV uses an inspiration termination level that establishes
when the ventilator will stop the pressure supported breath and cycle
to the expiratory phase. The inspiration termination level is user
adjustable from 5 to 75%. This parameter sets the percent of the
peak inspiratory flow that the ventilator uses to end the inspiratory
phase of the breath and to cycle into the expiratory phase. If the
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inspiration termination is set to 30% then the ventilator will stop

inspiration when the flow decelerates to a level equal to 30% of the
measured peak inspiratory flow. The lower the setting the longer the
inspiratory time and conversely, the higher the setting the shorter the
inspiratory phase.
If the spontaneous inspiratory effort does occur within the delay
period, the ventilator delivers pressure controlled breaths with the
preset inspiratory pressure to bring the breath rate up to the
minimum rate. The delay period calculation is 60 s/minimum rate +
([60 s/minimum rate] - previous measured breath period).
The inspiratory support pressure and the inspiratory pressure
settings are linked at the start of each case. When the inspiratory
support pressure setting is changed, the inspiratory pressure setting
is automatically adjusted to match the inspiratory pressure setting.
The link can be broken by changing the Pinsp setting through the
Vent Mode menu during the case.
CPAP + PSV settings:
• Psupport
• PEEP
• Flow Trigger
• End of Breath
• Pmax
• Pinsp
• Minimum RR
• Tinsp
• Rise Rate
2
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1. Paw
2. PEEP
3. Time
Figure 11-12 • CPAP + PSV waveform
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Ventilation modes factory default settings
The ventilation mode factory default settings for the ADULT case
default show in the following table. An * indicates the setting is not
used for the ventilation mode. See the "Super user mode" section for
all other case default values.
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Setting Range Mode

VCV PCV PCV-VG SIMV VCV SIMV PCV SIMV PSVPro CPAP
PCV-VG +PSV
TV 20-1500 ml 500 * 500 500 * 500 * *
RR 4-100 bpm 12 12 12 * * * * *
RR 2-60 bpm * * * 12 12 12 12 *
Minimum RR 4-60 /min * * * * * * * 12
I:E 2:1 - 1:8 1:2 1:2 1:2 * * * * *
Tpause Off, 5-60% of Off * * Off * * * *
Tinsp
PEEP Off, 4-30 Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off
cmH2O
Pmax 12-100 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
cmH2O
Pinsp 5-60 cmH2O * 5 * * 5 * 5 5
Psupport Off, 2-40 * * * 2 2 2 2 2
cmH2O
Tinsp 0.2-5 seconds * * * 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7
Rise Rate Auto, 1-10 * Auto * Auto Auto * Auto Auto
Rise Rate 1-10 * * 5 * * 5 * *
PSV Rise Rate Auto, 1-10 * * * * * Auto * *
Trig Window Off, 5-80% of * * * 25 25 25 25 *
Texp
Flow Trigger 0.2-10 l/min * * * 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
End of Breath 5-75% of * * * 30 30 30 30 30
peak
inspiratory
flow
Backup Time 10-30 * * * * * * 30 *
seconds
Exit Backup Off, 1-5 * * * * * * 2 *
spontaneous
breaths
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Ventilation mode transition
Ventilation settings selectable though the quick keys and More

Settings are set to the factory default settings at start up of the
system and at the end of each case. The ventilation settings remain
at the factory default until changed by the user. If a ventilation setting
is changed, the new setting remains active in all applicable modes
until the setting is changed again. Exceptions include:
• For modes that use RR 4 to 100, the RR transfers to the new

mode at the set RR or 60 whichever is smaller. For example, if
the mode in use has a RR of 75 and the new mode does not
support a RR of 75, the RR is set to 60.
• For modes that use RR 2 to 60, the RR does not transfer to
modes that use RR 4 to 100. The RR is set to the factory default
or the last set if previously used during the case. For example, if
during the first case the RR (2 to 60) is set to 2 and the new
mode uses RR 4 to 100, the RR is set to the factory default.
• For modes that use I:E, when transferring to a mode that uses
Tinsp, the Tinsp is set to a calculation of I:E or 5 seconds
whichever is lower.
• For CPAP + PSV mode, Psupport and Pinsp settings are linked
during the patient case. When the Psupport setting is changed,
the Pinsp setting changes to the same value. The Pinsp setting
shows in the ventilation mode information above the ventilator
settings. To break the link during a case, change the Pinsp
setting using the Pinsp key.
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Ventilator operating specifications

Based on the ventilator settings in use, the setting ranges may be
constrained so that the specifications stated are met.
Pneumatics
Gas source Anesthesia system

Gas composition Medical Air or O2
Nominal supply pressure 350 kPa (50 psi)
Pressure range at inlet 240 to 700 kPa (35 to 102 psi)
Peak gas flow 120 l/min at 240 kPa (35 psi), 0.75 seconds
Continuous gas flow 80 l/min at 240 kPa (35 psi)
Flow valve range 1 to 120 l/min at 240 kPa (35 psi)
Fresh gas compensation
Flow compensation range 0.20 to 15 l/min

Gas composition O2, N2O, Air, anesthetic agents
Pressure
Patient airway pressure range -20 to 120 cmH2O, +/- 1 cmH2O

resolution
High pressure alarm set range 12 to 100 cmH2O, 1 cm increment
Sustained pressure alarm range 6 to 40 cmH2O, 1 cm increment
Display range -20 to 120 cmH2O
Volume
Tidal volume display range less than 1 to 9999 ml, 1 ml resolution

Setting range 20 to 1500 ml
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Minute volume less than 0.1 to 99.9 liters, 0.1 liter

resolution
Breath rate 4 to 100 bpm (non-spontaneous)
2 to 60 bpm (spontaneous)
1 bpm resolution
Volume sensor type Variable flow orifice
Oxygen
Display range 5 to 110% O2

Display resolution 1% increments
Sensor type Galvanic fuel cell
Measurement range 0 to 100% O2
Measurement accuracy Better than +/- 3% of full scale
Cell response time 35 seconds
Note: Response time of cell and adapters is
measured using the text method described in
ISO 7767 (1997).
Low O2 alarm range 18% to 99%
High O2 alarm setting 19% to 100% or Off
Note: Low O2 limit may not be set above high
O2 limit. High O2 limit may not be set below
the low O2 limit.
Expected cell life Four months of shelf life (23°C room air) and
one year of normal operation.
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Ventilator accuracy data

The following accuracy data is based on patient conditions and
settings described in ASTM F1101. The ventilator is assumed to be
operating in volume mode. For the following to be true, the ventilator
is operating with 100 percent oxygen in the breathing system, or it is
connected to an anesthesia gas analyzer. If the ventilator is
operating without being connected to an anesthesia gas analyzer, or
at a temperature that differs from when it was calibrated, additional
errors may occur.
The minimum detectable breath size is 5.0 ml.
.
Delivery accuracy
Volume delivery accuracy Greater than 210 ml tidal volume - accuracy better than 7%.
Less than or equal to 210 ml but greater than or equal to 60 ml tidal
volume - accuracy better than 15 ml.
Less than 60 ml tidal volume - accuracy better than 10 ml.
Volume monitoring accuracy Greater than 210 ml tidal volume - accuracy better than 9%.
Less than or equal to 210 ml but greater than or equal to 60 ml tidal
volume - accuracy better than 18 ml.
Less than 60 ml tidal volume - accuracy better than 10 ml.
Inspiratory pressure delivery accuracy Greater of +/- 10% or +/- 3 cmH2O
PEEP delivery accuracy +/- 1.5 cmH2O
Pressure monitoring accuracy Greater of +/- 5% or +/- 2 cmH2O
Note: Gas composition errors may be in additions to the above normalized accuracy. When adding errors, positive
errors can have the effect of nulling out negative errors.
Note: Use of anesthetic agent could affect the errors by approximately -0.95%/% volume agent in normal mode.
Note: Temperatures greater than or less than 24°C may decrease BTPS accuracy.
AC.22.029
Figure 11-13 • Gas composition related errors
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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
cassettes can be handled safely without excessive leakage of
anesthetic agent to the environment. The electronically controlled
vaporizer is calibrated using 100% O2 at multiple flows.
.
Agent setting ranges

Halothane, enflurane, isoflurane Off, 0.2 to 5% in fresh gas flow, resolution 0.1%
Sevoflurane Off, 0.2 to 8% in fresh gas flow, resolution 0.1%
Desflurane Off, 1 to 18% in fresh gas flow, resolution 0.2%
Response time
To 90% of step; measured at fresh gas outlet Less than 7 seconds at fresh gas flow of 2 l/min
AB.60.055
+20%, +1.0% v/v
+10%, +0.5% v/v
-10%, -0.5% v/v

18-25C
10-35C
-20%, -1.0% v/v
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
12000
13000
14000
15000
11000
1. Accuracy is greater of percent of setting (%) or volumetric percent (%

v/v)
2. Fresh gas flow ml/min
3. All settings
4. Settings equal to or less than 9.0%
Figure 11-14 • Desflurane accuracy Aladin and Aladin2 Enhanced

Temperature Sensing
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3 4 5 6
AB.60.056
+20%, +1.0% v/v
+10%, +0.5% v/v
-10%, -0.5% v/v

18-25C
10-35C
-20%, -1.0% v/v
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
12000
13000
14000
15000
11000
2

v/v)
3. All settings
5. Settings equal to or less than 9%
Figure 11-15 • Desflurane accuracy Aladin2
AB.60.057
+20%, +0.4% v/v
+10%, +0.2% v/v
-10%, -0.2% v/v
18-25C
10-35C
-20%, -0.4% v/v
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
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12000
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v/v)
3. All settings
Figure 11-16 • Enflurane accuracy
AB.60.059
+20%, +0.4% v/v
+10%, +0.2% v/v
-10%, -0.2% v/v

18-25C
10-35C
-20%, -0.4% v/v
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
12000
13000
14000
15000
11000
2

v/v)
3. All settings
Figure 11-17 • Halothane and Isoflurane accuracy
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AB.60.060
+20%, +0.4% v/v
+10%, +0.2% v/v
-10%, -0.2% v/v

18-25C
10-35C
-20%, -0.4% v/v
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
12000
13000
14000
15000
11000
2

v/v)
3. All settings
Figure 11-18 • Sevoflurane accuracy
Note Accuracy specifications apply after a period of temperature

stabilization with output averaged at the common gas outlet over the
latter minute of a 2 minute delivery at setting.
Note For a choice of settings and conditions, inaccuracy is the larger

amount of each specified pair percent setting (%) or volumetric
percent (% v/v). Applicable flow setting is inclusive of the right-hand
boundary.
Note The effect of the fresh gas composition, back pressure (including
ventilation), and ambient pressure on the agent concentration are
included in the accuracy specifications.
Note The system delivers the same output in volumetric percent (% v/v)
within the specified altitude range.
Note For Aladin2 desflurane, if not operating in enhanced temperature

sensing mode, the output accuracy may be reduced.
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Aladin2 cassettes
.
Filling
Filling system Easy-Fil: Adapter filler system for isoflurane, enflurane, and sevoflurane.
Quick-Fil: Filler system compatible to Abbot’s system for sevoflurane.
Saf-T-Fill: Filler system compatible to the Datex-Ohmeda Saf-T-Fil bottle for desflurane.
Filling speed Greater than 2 ml/s
Overfilling protection Overfilling prevention systems built into the cassettes.
Liquid capacity Enf, Iso, Sev Des

Maximum 220 ml 240 ml
Normal fill when indicator shows empty 125 ml (residual volume 95 ml) 140 ml (residual volume 100 ml)
Cassette
Empty weight 2.8 kg
Height 7 cm
Depth 24 cm
Width 14 cm
Aladin cassettes
.
Filling
Filling system Adapter filling: Rectangular keyed adapter filler system for halothane, isoflurane,
enflurane, and sevoflurane.
Quik-Fil: filler system compatible to Abbot’s system for sevoflurane.
Cylindrical keyed adapter: Filler system compatible to the Datex-Ohmeda Saf-T-Fil bottle
for desflurane.
Filling speed Greater than 2 ml/s
Overfilling protection Overfilling prevention systems built into the cassettes.
Liquid capacity
Maximum 250 ml
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Liquid capacity
Normal fill when indicator shows empty 150 ml (residual volume 100 ml)
Cassette
Empty weight 2 kg: enflurane, isoflurane, sevoflurane with keyed filler
2.5 kg: halothane with keyed filler, sevoflurane with Quik-Fil
3 kg: desflurane
Height 7 cm
Depth 23 cm
Width 14 cm
16 cm with keyed filler
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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
WARNING Changes or modification to this equipment not expressly

approved by the manufacturer could cause EMC issues
with this or other equipment. Contact the manufacturer
for assistance. This device is designed and tested to
comply with applicable regulations regarding EMC as
follows.
• Use of portable phones or other radio frequency (RF)
emitting equipment (that exceed electromagnetic
interference levels specified in IEC 60601-1-2) near the
system may cause unexpected or adverse operation.
Monitor operation when RF emitters are in the vicinity.
• Use of other electrical equipment adjacent to or stacked
with this system may cause interference. Verify normal
operation of equipment in the system before use on
patients.
Essential performance
The essential performance of the system consists of:
• Providing oxygen flow under all conditions except failure of the

oxygen supply (pipeline or cylinder) to the system or the
generation of an alarm.
• Delivery of a non-hypoxic gas mixture to the patient or the
generation of an alarm.
• Non-delivery of excessive concentrations of anesthetic agent or
the generation of an alarm.
• Airway pressure monitoring and associated alarms.
Cables
Cables used to obtain system electromagnetic emission and

immunity results are described below.
WARNING Use of any cables other than those specified by the

manufacturer may result in increased emissions or
decreased immunity of the anesthesia system.
Display optional output Cables used for EMC testing

ports
Ethernet Standard 8-pin RJ45 connector with unshielded
Ethernet cable - 7.6 m maximum length.
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Display optional output Cables used for EMC testing

ports
Ethernet Standard 8-pin RJ45 connector with unshielded
Ethernet cable - 7.6 m maximum length.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Standard Type A connector USB cable with foil
shield - 1.8 m maximum length.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) The visible USB connector can be populated with a
memory stick.
Video Graphics Array (VGA) Standard VGA 15-pin D-subminiature three row
connector with shielded cable - 1.8 m maximum
length.
RS-232 Serial with On/STBY Part number M1023823.
Monitor On/STBY Standard 9-pin D-subminiature male connector with
shielded cable - 1.8 m maximum length.
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic

emissions
The system is suitable for use in the specified electromagnetic

environment. The customer and/or user of the system should assure
that it is used in an electromagnetic environment as described below.
.
Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment guidance

RF emissions Group 1 The system uses RF energy only for its internal function. Therefore, its RF
CISPR 11 emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby
electronic equipment.
RF emissions Class A The system is suitable for use in all establishments other than domestic and
CISPR 11 those directly connected to the public low-voltage power supply network that
Harmonic Not applicable supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
emissions IEC
61000-3-2
Voltage Not applicable
fluctuations/flicker
emissions IEC
61000-3-3
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic

immunity
The system is suitable for use in the specified electromagnetic

environment. The customer and/or user of the system should assure
that it is used in an electromagnetic environment as described below.
.
Immunity test IEC 60601-1-2 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment guidance
Electrostatic +/- 6 kV contact +/- 6 kV contact Floors should be wood, concrete, or ceramic tile.
discharge (ESD) +/- 8 kV air +/- 8 kV air If floors are covered with synthetic material, the
IEC 61000-4-2 relative humidity should be at least 30%.
Electrical fast +/- 2 kV for power supply +/- 2 kV for power Mains power quality should be that of a typical
transient/burst lines supply lines commercial and/or hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-4 +/- 1 kV for input/output +/- 1 kV for input/
lines output lines
Surge IEC +/- 1 kV line(s) to line(s) +/- 1 kV differential Mains power quality should be that of a typical
61000-4-5 +/- 2 kV line(s) to earth mode commercial and/or hospital environment.
+/- 2 kV common
mode
Voltage dips, <5% UT (>95% dip in UT) <5% UT (>95% dip Mains power quality should be that of a typical
short for 0.5 cycle in UT) for 0.5 cycle commercial and/or hospital environment. If the
interruptions, and 40% UT (60% dip in UT) 40% UT (60% dip user of the system requires continued operation
voltage variations for 5 cycles in UT) for 5 cycles during power mains interruptions, it is
on power supply 70% UT (30% dip in UT) 70% UT (30% dip recommended that the system be powered from
input lines IEC for 25 cycles in UT) for 25 an uninterruptible power supply or battery.
61000-4-11 <5% UT (>95% dip in UT) cycles
for 5 seconds <5% UT (>95% dip
in UT) for 5
seconds
Power frequency 3 A/m 3 A/m Power frequency magnetic fields should be at
(50/60 Hz levels characteristic of a typical location in a
magnetic field typical commercial or hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-8
Note: UT is the AC mains voltage prior to application of the test level.
recommended separation distance
Portable and mobile RF communications
equipment should be used no closer to any
part of the system, including cables, than
the recommended separation distance
calculated from the equation applicable to
the frequency of the transmitter.
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recommended separation distance
Conducted RF IEC 3 Vrms 10 Vrms (V1) D=0.35√P
61000-4-6 150 kHz to 80 MHz outside
ISM bands
10 Vrms 10 Vrms (V2) D=1.2√P
150 kHz to 80 MHz in ISM
bands
Radiated RF IEC 10 V/m 10 V/m (E1) D=1.2√P 80 MHz to 800 MHz
61000-4-3 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz D=2.3√P 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
Where P is the maximum output power
rating of the transmitter in watts (W)
according to the transmitter manufacturer
and D is the recommended separation
distance in meters (m).
Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters,
as determined by an electromagnetic site
survey, should be less than the compliance
level in each frequency range.
Interference may occur in the vicinity of
equipment marked with the following
symbol:
• The ISM (industrial, scientific, and medical) bands between 150 kHz and 80 MHz are 6.765 MHz to 6.795 MHz,
13.553 MHz to 13.567 MHz, 26.957 MHz to 27.283 MHz, and 40.66 MHz to 40.70 MHz.
• The compliance levels in the ISM frequency bands between 150 kHz and 80 MHz and in the frequency range
80 MHz to 2.5 GHz are intended to decrease the likelihood that a mobile/portable communications equipment
could cause interference if it is inadvertently brought into patient areas. For this reason, an additional factor of
10/3 has been incorporated into calculating the recommended separation distance for transmitters in these
frequency ranges.
• Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land
mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast, and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically
with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site
survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the system is used exceeds
the applicable RF compliance level above, the system should be observed to verify normal operation. If
abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may not be necessary, such as re-orienting or
relocating the system.
• Over the frequency range of 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 10 V/m.
Note: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and
reflection from structures, objects, and people.
Recommended separation distances
The system is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in

which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer and/or
user of the system can help prevent electromagnetic interference by
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maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF

communications equipment (transmitters) and the system as
recommended below, according to the maximum power of the
communications equipment.
.
Separation distance in meters (m) according to frequency of the transmitter

Rated maximum 150 kHz to 80 MHz 150 kHz to 80 MHz in 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
output power of outside ISM bands ISM bands
transmitter watts (W)
D=0.35√P D=1.2√P D=1.2√P D=2.3√P
0.01 0.035 0.12 0.12 0.23
0.1 0.11 0.38 0.38 0.73
1 0.35 1.2 1.2 2.3
10 1.1 3.8 3.8 7.3
100 3.5 12 12 23
For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance D in
meters (m) can be determined using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the
maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.
Note 1: At 80 MHz to 800 MHz the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies.
Note 2: The ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) bands between 150 kHz and 80 MHz are 6.765 MHz to 6.795
MHz, 13.553 MHz to 13.567 MHz, 26.957 MHz to 27.283 MHz, and 40.66 MHz to 40.70 MHz.
Note 3: An additional factor of 10/3 is used in calculating the recommended separation distance for transmitters in
the ISM frequency bands between 150 kHz and 80 MHz and in the frequency range of 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz to
decrease the likelihood that mobile/portable communications equipment could cause interference if it is inadvertently
brought into patient areas.
Note 4: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and
reflection from structures, objects, and people.
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Super user mode
In this section Super user mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Gas usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3
System configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
Case defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
Gas controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
Procedures setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16
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Super user mode
WARNING Do not enter Super User mode when a patient is

connected to the system. Gas flow will cease, and the
system must be powered down in order to restart gas
flow.
• Changes made in Super User mode affect the system
configuration. All changes made are permanent and
preserved until changed again.
Several settings can be changed in Super User mode. These
changes should only be made by the person responsible for the
configuration of the system.
To access the Super User mode, select System Setup and then
Super User. The Super User mode is password protected. Contact
the sales representative to obtain the password.
The system must be turned off to exit Super User mode.
Note Menu items are dependant on system configuration. Inactive menu
items are gray and are not selectable.
Note The menu selections shown in the examples are the factory default
values. The available settings are shown to the right of the menu.
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Gas usage
Use the Gas Usage menu to view the total fresh gas usage since the
last reset, to reset the gas usage to zero, and view optional
ecoFLOW and agent cost information.
Resetting cumulative gas usage
1. From Super User mode, select Gas Usage and then

Cumulative Gas Usage. Gas and agent usage since the last
reset will show.
2. Select Reset Usage. Notice that the gas and agent usage totals
will reset to zero and that Last Reset shows the current date.
3. Select Back to return to the Gas Usage menu.
Setting ecoFLOW
Use the ecoFLOW menu to set the split screen defaults for FiO2
Setting, FiO2 Line, and Agent Cost. This menu item is only
available on systems with the ecoFLOW option installed.
1. From Super User mode, select Gas Usage and then ecoFLOW.
2. Select the item to change. Make the change.
For FiO2 Setting, set the numeric value for FiO2 on the split
screen.
For FiO2 Line, select whether to show or hide the FiO2 line on
the split screen.
For Agent Cost, select whether to show or hide the agent
delivered costs on the split screen.
Setting agent costs
Use the Agent Costs menu to modify the currency and agent cost
defaults used to show the cost of agent delivered on the split screen.
This menu item is only available on systems with the ecoFLOW
option installed.
1. From Super User mode, select Gas Usage and then Agent
Costs.
2. Select the Currency from the drop-down list.
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3. Set the cost for each agent.

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System configuration
Use the System Config. menu to set default information for the
system. Use the System Config. menu to access menus and
settings for Colors, Units, Ventilator Settings, Alarm Settings,
Parameter Settings, Trends Setup, and Pages Setup.
Display settings
Use the Colors menu to set the default colors for waveforms, digit
fields, and trends.
Use the Units menu to set the default units for parameters and
currency.
Setting colors
Set Paw, Flow, Respiratory, and CO2 parameters.
1. From Super User mode, select System Config. and then

Colors.
2. For each parameter, select the desired color from the drop-down
list.
3. Select Back to return to the System Config. menu.
Setting units
Set Patient Weight, CO2, Gas Supply Pressure, Paw, and
Currency to the desired units. Currency is only available for
systems with the ecoFLOW option installed.
1. From Super User mode, select System Config. and then Units.
2. For each parameter, select the desired unit from the drop-down
list.
Ventilator settings
Use the Ventilator Settings menu to set the default user settings for
VCV Cardiac Bypass, Circuit Compliance, Sample
Compensation, and TV for Ideal Body Weight.
Setting ventilator defaults

Ventilator Settings.
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2. Select the item to change.

Set VCV Cardiac Bypass to Yes to enable alveolar support
during cardiac bypass. This menu item is only available on
systems with the VCV Cardiac Bypass option installed.
Set Circuit Compliance to On to allow tidal volume
compensation for circuit compliance.
Set Sample Compensation to On to allow tidal volume
compensation for gas module sampling.
Set the TV for Ideal Body Weight value to compute RR and TV
on a case.
Alarm settings
Use the Alarm Settings menu to set External Gas Monitor, Apnea
Alarm Filter, and Show Alarm Limits default settings.
Setting alarm defaults

1. From Super User mode, select System Config. and then Alarm
Settings.
Set External Gas Monitor to Yes only if the system uses a
stand-alone monitor for O2, agent, and CO2. Selecting Yes
disables the O2 limit alarms and the ‘O2 monitoring not
connected’ alarm when there is no O2 cell or airway module
detected in the system. The ‘AA, CO2 monitoring not connected’
alarm is also disabled.
Set Apnea Alarm Filter to Enable to use CO2 breaths to filter
the volume apnea alarms when patient weight is set to the
minimum setting. ‘Volume Apnea Off’ shows in the message
field when the apnea alarm filter conditions are met. Set Apnea
Alarm Filter to Disable to shut off the use of CO2 breaths for
filtering volume apnea alarms.
Set Show Alarm Limits to Yes to show the alarm limits for the
primary parameter in the numeric and digit fields.
Parameter settings
Use the Parameter Settings menu to set Principal Volume,

Principal O2, Principal Agent, TV Based on, CO2 Numbers, and
Insp Flow default settings.
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Setting principal setting defaults

Parameter Settings.
For Principal Volume, select MV or TV from the drop-down list.
For Principal O2, select Et or Fi from the drop-down list.
For Principal Agent, select Et or Fi from the drop-down list.
Setting volume conditions and humidity

compensation
Individual volume calculation conditions are set for the ventilator and
airway module.
Note When set to ATPD, the volume calculation conditions are based on
ambient temperature and pressure, dry humidity conditions. When
set to BTPS, the volume calculation conditions are based on body
temperature, ambient pressure, saturated humidity conditions.

Parameter Settings.
• To set the volume calculation conditions, set Vent and

Airway Gas Module TV Basis. Set to ATPD/ATPD, ATPD/
BTPS, or BTPS/BTPS.
• To set the humidity compensation type, set CO2 Numbers
to Dry or Wet.
Setting inspiratory flow

Parameter Settings.
2. Select Insp Flow to set the graphical display for flow data.
Select the plus symbol to graphically display inspiratory flow as
a positive value.
Select the minus symbol to graphically display the expiratory
flow as a positive value.
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Trends setup
Use the Trends Setup menu to set the default trend graphical page
layout for the top, middle, and bottom trends for each page shown in
the user’s Trends menu.
Setting the default trend type

Trends Setup.
2. Select Default Trend and then select the trend type from the
drop-down list.
Graphical shows the graphical trends.
Measured shows the numeric trends.
Settings shows the trends for the settings.
3. See the "Setting graphical trends pages" section to continue
setting up trends or select Back to return to the System Config.
menu.
Setting graphical trends pages

Use the Graphical Page section to configure the graphical trends
pages for the Trends menu.
The table shows the factory default settings for each trend page.
.
Default settings for Trends on each Page

Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5
Top Pres O2 AA2 Bal RR + CO2
Middle TVexp N2O N2O MAC Compl
Bottom CO2 AA1 MAC MVexp Off
1. From the Super User mode, select System Config. and then
Trends Setup.
2. Use the drop-down lists to set Top Trend, Middle Trend, and
Bottom Trend to show the desired parameters.
3. Select Next Page to set up graphical trend defaults for another
page or Back to return to the System Config. menu.
Page setup
Use the Pages Setup menu to set the default screen views for
waveform fields, digit fields, and split screen areas. Four default
screen views can be configured.
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Setting page views

The table shows the factory default settings for each page view.
.
Default settings for Page view setup

Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4
Top Paw Paw Paw Off
Middle Flow Flow Off Flow
Bottom CO2 CO2 CO2 CO2
Left Loops Off Loops Off
Middle Left Resp Resp Flow Off
Middle Right Agent Agent Agent Off
Right Gases Gases Gases Gases
Split Screen Paw Spiro Paw None
1. From Super User mode, select System Config. and then Pages
Setup.
2. Select the page to set up.
3. Select an item to change. Make the change.
Waveform fields can be set to AA, CO2, Flow, Paw, or Off.
Digit fields can be set to Gases, Respiration, Gas supplies,
Flow, Agent, Loops, or Off.
Split screen can be set to None, Trends, Spirometry, Paw,
Compliance, or optional ecoFLOW.
4. Select another item. Make the change.
5. When done, select Back to select another page to set up.
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Case defaults
Use the Case Defaults menu to set the default case types that show
on the Start Case menu and access the Volume Apnea Setup
menu.
Configuring case defaults

Set the case defaults for the case types that are selectable from the
Start Case menu. In each case type, the name, patient defaults, gas
defaults, screen layout defaults, alarm defaults, and ventilator
settings for each available ventilation mode can be preset.
1. From Super User mode, select Case Defaults.

2. Select the case name to enter the adjustment window.
3. Select an item to change. Make the change.
4. Continue to select items and make changes.
5. Select Confirm.
6. Repeat to set the defaults for another default case.
Setting case name

2. Select the name of the case to enter the adjustment window.
3. Select Name.
• Select Clear to remove the existing name.

• Select up to 10 characters from the drop-down list.
• Select Delete to delete a character.
• Select Save to save the name and close the drop-down list.
• Select Reset to return the name to the factory default name.
• When the 10 character maximum is reached, the name is
automatically saved. The drop-down list closes.
4. Select Confirm when done.
Setting volume apnea defaults
Use the Volume Apnea Setup menu to enable or disable the user’s
ability to turn the volume apnea alarms off during manual ventilation.
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2. Select Volume Apnea Setup.

3. Set Volume Apnea Selection to Enable or Disable.
Set to Enable to allow the user to turn the volume apnea alarm
on or off from the Start Case menu.
Set to Disable to set the volume apnea alarms as always on
during manual ventilation.
4. Set the Volume Apnea for each case default.
5. Select Back to return to the Case Defaults menu.
Note When the Volume Apnea Selection is set to Disable, the Volume
Apnea Alarm menu selection does not show on the user’s Start
Case menu and the Vol Apnea Alarm selection does not show on
the Alarm Setup menu.
Default case type settings
Each case has multiple settings. The default settings for the default
case types are shown in the following table. An * indicates that the
setting is not used for the default ventilation mode in the case type.
Use the empty columns to write in facility changes.
Note VCV ADULT settings are used as the default if the system does not
have an optional ventilation mode shown.
.
Page 1 Default settings for default case types

Settings ADULT PEDIATRIC LOCAL CUSTOM 1
Name ADULT PEDIATRIC LOCAL CUSTOM 1
Patient and Sensor Adult Pedi Adult Adult
Ideal Weight 70 18 70 70
Age 40 5 40 40
Other Gas Air Air Air Air
Circuit Circle Circle Circle Circle
Data Source Vent Vent Vent Vent
O2% 100 100 100 100
Total Flow 6 6 0.2 6
Auto MV Limits Off Off Off Off
Alarm Volume 3 3 1 3
MV/TV Alarms On On On On
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Volume Apnea On On On On

Vent Mode VCV PCV VCV VCV
TV 500 150 500 500
RR 12 16 12 12
RR 12 16 12 12
Minimum RR 12 16 12 12
I:E 1:2 1:2 1:2 1:2
Tpause Off Off Off Off
PEEP Off Off Off Off

Pmax 40 40 40 40
Pinsp 5 5 5 5
Tinsp 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7
Trig Window 25 25 25 25
Flow Trigger 2 2 2 2
Psupport 2 20 2 2
End of Breath 30 30 30 30

Backup Time 30 30 30 30
Rise Rate Auto Auto Auto Auto
Rise Rate 5 5 5 5
PSV Rise Rate Auto Auto Auto Auto
Exit Backup 2 2 2 2

Sweep Speed Fast Fast Fast Fast
Top Waveform Paw Paw Paw Paw
Middle Waveform Flow Flow Flow Flow
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Bottom Waveform CO2 CO2 CO2 CO2
Split Screen Paw Paw Paw Paw
Left Digit Field Loops Loops Loops Loops
Middle Left Digit Resp Resp Resp Resp
Field
Middle Right Digit Agent Agent Agent Agent
Field
Right Digit Field Gases Gases Gases Gases

MV Low 2 2 Off 2
MV High 10 10 Off 10
TV Low Off Off Off Off
TV High 1000 1000 Off 1000
RR Low Off Off Off Off
RR High Off Off Off Off
EtCO2 Low 3 3 3 3
EtCO2 High 8 8 8 8
EtO2 Low Off Off Off Off
EtO2 High Off Off Off Off
FiCO2 High Off Off Off Off
FiO2 Low 21 21 21 21
FiO2 High Off Off Off Off

EtIso Low Off Off Off Off
EtIso High Off Off Off Off
FiIso Low Off Off Off Off
FiIso High 5 5 5 5
EtSev Low Off Off Off Off
EtSev High Off Off Off Off
FiSev Low Off Off Off Off
FiSev High 8 8 8 8
EtDes Low Off Off Off Off
EtDes High Off Off Off Off
FiDes Low Off Off Off Off
FiDes High 15 15 15 15
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EtEnf Low Off Off Off Off
EtEnf High Off Off Off Off
FiEnf Low Off Off Off Off
FiEnf High 5 5 5 5

EtHal Low Off Off Off Off
EtHal High Off Off Off Off
FiHal Low Off Off Off Off
FiHal High 5 5 5 5
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Gas controls
Use the Gas Controls menu to set the user’s Agents, Total Flow,
and O2% quick select preset values and the Fresh Gas Controls
setting.
Setting gas preset values

Set five preset gas values that will show on the user’s Gas Setup
menu for Agents, O2%, and Total Flow. Set two combinations of
preset values for O2% and Total Flow.
1. From Super User, select Gas Controls.

2. Select Agents, O2%, Total Flow, or O2% and Total Flow.
3. Set the desired preset gas values.
4. Select Back to return to the Gas Controls menu.
Setting fresh gas controls
1. From Super User mode, select Gas Controls.

2. Set Fresh Gas Controls to O2%, Flow, or User from the drop-
down list.
If User is selected, the user will be able to select either O2% or
Flow for a case.
3. Select Close to exit.
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Procedures setup
Use the Procedures menu to set the procedures available to the
user. From this menu select the default settings for Vital Capacity
and Cycling procedures.
Setting vital capacity defaults
1. From Super User mode, select Procedures.

2. Select Vital Capacity.
3. Set Show Vital Capacity to Yes to show this menu item on the
user’s Procedures menu. Set to No to hide this menu item on
the user’s Procedures menu.
4. Select Pressure Hold and set to the desired value.
5. Select Hold Time and set to the desired value.
6. Set Show PEEP on Exit to Yes to show this menu item on the
user’s Vital Capacity menu. Set to No to hide this menu item on
the user’s Vital Capacity menu.
7. Select PEEP on Exit and set to the desired value.
8. Select Back to return to the Procedures menu.
Setting cycling controls and settings
1. From Super User mode, select Procedures.

2. Select Cycling.
3. Set Show Cycling to Yes to show this menu item on the user’s
Procedures menu. Set to No to hide this menu item on the
user’s Procedures menu.
4. Select the procedure to modify from the drop-down list.
5. Select Actions to set up the cycling procedure. There are a
maximum of seven steps and a minimum of one step for a
cycling procedure.
Select Adjust Settings to make changes to the parameters for
a step.
Select Insert Step to add a step to the cycling procedure.
Select Delete Step to remove a step from the cycling procedure.
6. Select Close to exit the menu.
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Vaporizer cassettes
In this section Vaporizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-2

Changing a cassette during a case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
Removing a cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-8
Installing a cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-9
Cassette maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-10
Filling Aladin2 cassettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12
Filling Aladin cassettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17
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Vaporizer
The electronically controlled vaporizer consists of the internal
electronic control unit and the Aladin agent cassette. The agent
cassettes are color coded, have indexed filling ports, and are
magnetically coded for each agent. The electronic control unit
governs the flow through the agent cassette and the agent
concentration in the fresh gas flow.
Both the Aladin2 and the Aladin cassettes can be used on this
system.
Remove the cassette from the active bay when not administering
anesthetic agent. Store cassettes in the cassette storage bay when
they are not in use. Store the cassettes and agent at the same
temperature as the system.
Aladin2 cassette variants

All Aladin2 cassettes have electronic agent level sensing. The agent
level shows graphically in the agent settings area of the screen. If the
electronic agent level sensing is not functioning, the agent level
unknown symbol shows on the screen. In this case, refer to the liquid
level indicator.
Some Aladin2 cassettes have internal temperature sensing. An
enhanced temperature sensing symbol shows on the front of the
cassette and the symbol shows in the agent settings area of the
screen for cassettes that have internal temperature sensing.
There are three types of Aladin2 cassette filler systems. Enflurane
and isoflurane use a color-coded, Easy-Fil mechanism. Sevoflurane
cassettes are available with a color-coded, Easy-Fil or Quick-Fil
mechanism. The desflurane cassettes have a filling mechanism that
is compatible with Saf-T-Fil desflurane bottles.
Note Sevoflurane Quik-Fil Aladin2 cassettes are not available in all

countries.
Anesthetic agent Filling system Color code

Enflurane Easy-Fil Orange
Isoflurane Easy-Fil Purple
Sevoflurane Easy-Fil or Quik-Fill Yellow
Desflurane Compatible with Saf-T-Fill Blue
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AB.60.050
4 3

2. Lock
Figure 13-1 • Aladin2 desflurane cassette with Saf-T-Fil system
2
AB.60.038
4 3

2. Lock
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Figure 13-2 • Aladin2 cassette for enflurane, isoflurane, and

sevoflurane with Easy-Fil or Quik-Fil system
Aladin cassette variants
Aladin desflurane cassettes have electronic agent level sensing. No

other Aladin cassettes have electronic level sensing. The agent level
shows graphically in the agent settings area of the screen. If the
electronic agent level sensing is not functioning, the agent level
unknown symbol shows on the screen.
When electronic level sensing is unavailable for an Aladin cassette,
the agent level unknown symbol shows in the agent settings area of
the screen. In this case, refer to the liquid level indicator.
There are three types of Aladin cassette filler systems. Halothane,
enflurane, and isoflurane use color-coded, keyed fillers. Sevoflurane
cassettes are available with a color-coded, keyed filler or a Quik-Fil
mechanism. The desflurane cassettes have a filling mechanism that
is compatible with Safe-T-Fil desflurane bottles.
Note Sevoflurane Quik-Fil Aladin cassettes are not available in all

countries.
Anesthetic agent Filling system Color code

Halothane Keyed Red
Enflurane Keyed Orange
Isoflurane Keyed Purple
Sevoflurane Keyed or Quik-Fil Yellow
Desflurane Compatible with Saf-T-Fil Blue
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AB.60.004
4 3 2

4. Lock and fill wheel
Figure 13-3 • Aladin cassette for halothane, enflurane, isoflurane,

and sevoflurane with keyed filler system
1
AB.60.005
3 2

Figure 13-4 • Aladin cassette for sevoflurane with Quik-Fill system
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AB.60.003
3 2

Figure 13-5 • Aladin cassette for desflurane with Saf-T-Fil compatible

filler system
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Changing a cassette during a case
1. Push the Agent quick key.

2. Set agent delivery to off.
3. Turn the lock on the handle to the vertical position (Aladin2
cassettes only).
4. Remove cassette from the active bay.
• Store the cassette in the cassette storage bay if it will not be

used.
• Fill the cassette following the appropriate filling procedure if
the cassette requires filling.
5. Install a cassette following the Installing a cassette procedure.

A tone sounds.
The agent setting in the quick key area flashes.
If cassette of same agent type is installed during a case, the last
agent setting used shows the agent quick key.
6. Change or confirm the agent setting.
7. To confirm the agent setting:
• Push the ComWheel to confirm the setting.

• Push the Agent quick key to confirm the setting.
If the setting is not confirmed within 30 seconds, the agent

delivery is set to off.
8. To change an agent setting:
• Turn the ComWheel to the desired setting.

• Push the ComWheel or push the quick key to confirm the
setting.
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Removing a cassette
Use the Changing a cassette during a case procedure when
changing a cassette while a case is in progress.
1. Turn the lock on the handle to the vertical position (Aladin2

cassettes only).
2. Remove the cassette from the active bay.
3. Store the cassette in the cassette storage bay if it will not be
used.
4. Fill the cassette following the appropriate filling procedure if the
cassette requires filling.
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Installing a cassette
1. Using the liquid level indicator, check that the cassette is filled to
the appropriate level.
2. If using Aladin2, unlock the cassette handle before installing it in
the active bay.
3. Insert the cassette into the active bay until a click is heard,
ensuring the cassette is in the correct position.
4. Turn the lock on the handle to the horizontal position (Aladin2
cassettes only).
5. The cassette is properly inserted when the agent is identified on
the display. Make sure that the displayed agent matches the
cassette.
Note Store the cassettes in the cassette storage bay when they are not in
use.
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Cassette maintenance
Clean and drain the cassettes as recommended.
Cleaning
CAUTION Do not wipe the cassette with alcohol or alcohol-based

detergents. This may damage the surface of the
cassette.
1. Remove the cassette from the system.

2. Clean the cassette surface with a cloth moistened in a mild soap
solution.
Draining cassettes
Note All types of Aladin cassettes must be emptied before shipping.

Package the cassettes in suitable wrapping when shipping.
1. Remove the cassette from the machine, and place it on a

horizontal surface.
• Make sure that the valve pins do not come in contact with
the system or any other object.
2. Connect an empty bottle with the appropriate filler type to the

cassette filler port and hold the connection tight.
3. Turn the cassette so that agent flows into the bottle and wait
until the cassette is empty.
4. To get the maximum amount of agent out of the cassette, rock
the cassette from left to right and tip it forward and backward
several times.
5. Remove the agent bottle from the cassette.
6. Return the cassette to the horizontal position.
7. After draining the cassette, dry out the cassette (except
halothane cassette).
• Insert the cassette into the active bay on a system.

• Run the system at least 15 minutes at a high fresh gas flow
and a high agent concentration.
Note Do not dry halothane cassettes.
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Draining halothane cassettes
The decomposition of halothane causes the release of halides, which

may corrode metal components particularly in the presence of
moisture. A preservative, added to halothane by its manufacturers to
impede decomposition, can leave a residue which may cause
cassette components to stick.
• Have the halothane cassettes drained every two weeks.

• If halothane is used infrequently, have the halothane cassette
drained after use.
• Do not flow gas through the halothane cassette to dry out the
cassette.
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Filling Aladin2 cassettes

Remove the cassette from the machine before filling the cassette.
Make sure that the cassette remains in a horizontal position during
filling. If the cassette is tilted, the flow of liquid is shut off to prevent
overfilling.
Make sure that the valve pins on the back of the cassette do not
come in contact with the system or any other object that could press
on the valve pins and let gas out of the cassette. Observe the liquid
level indicator of the cassette during filling. When the liquid level
reaches the full mark, stop filling.
CAUTION To avoid spray from anesthetic agent after filling, slowly

remove the agent bottle from the filling port.
WARNING Always remove the cassette from the machine and put it
on a horizontal surface before filling. Never try to fill a
cassette while it is in the machine.
AB.60.054
Filling with Easy-Fil system
The Easy-Fil system consists of three elements:
• The bottle collar.

• The bottle adapter.
• The agent filling port.
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AB.60.040
Figure 13-6 • Aladin2 cassette with Easy-Fil system
WARNING Do not open or press the cassette filling port or the gas
connection valves with fingers or any kind of instrument.
Anesthetic agent liquid or gas may squirt into the air.

horizontal surface. Make sure that the valve pins on the back of
the cassette do not come in contact with the machine or any
other object.
2. Align the notches on the bottle adapter to the agent bottle collar,
and tighten the adapter onto the bottle.
WARNING To avoid exposure to the anesthetic agent during filling,

make sure that the bottle adapter is properly connected
to the bottle.
3. Remove the filling port cap from the cassette by turning the cap
counterclockwise.
4. Align the bottle adapter keys with the index slots in the filling
port.
5. Push the agent bottle firmly into the filling port.
• Let the agent flow into the cassette.

• Keep the agent bottle aligned with the filling port to prevent
leakage while filling the cassette.
6. Watch the liquid level indicator.
• When the liquid level indicator reaches the full mark, slowly
remove the bottle from the filling port.
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Note Removing the bottle quickly may cause the agent to splash or
squirt out of the filling port.
7. Put the cap back on the filling port.

8. Remove the bottle adapter from the anesthetic agent bottle. Put
the cap back on the agent bottle.
Filling with Quik-Fil system
AB.60.041
Figure 13-7 • Aladin2 cassette with Quik-Fil system

other object.
2. Remove the yellow protective cap from the anesthetic agent
bottle. Check that the filling mechanism on the bottle is not
damaged.
counterclockwise.
4. Align the bottle nozzle keys with the index slots in the filling port.
5. Push the agent bottle firmly into the filling port. Let the agent
flow into the cassette.
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8. Put the cap back on the agent bottle.
Filling with Saf-T-Fill bottle
AB.60.050
AB.60.049
Figure 13-8 • Aladin2 cassette with Saf-T-Fil mechanism
WARNING Do not store filled or partially filled desflurane cassettes

above the normal working temperature of 35C/95F.
Storage at high temperature may cause the overpressure
valve to vent desflurane vapor into the ambient air.
• Do not open or press the cassette filling port of the gas

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other object.
2. Remove the cap from the desflurane bottle. Check that the o-
ring is correctly fitted on the bottle nozzle.
AA.43.129
1. Bottle cap
2. O-ring
Figure 13-9 • Removing the bottle cap
3. Insert the nozzle into the filling port, and push the bottle firmly
against the spring pressure until it stops.
4. Keep the bottle firmly inserted, and lift the bottle upwards.
5. Watch the liquid level indicator. Do not leave the bottle
unattended while it is attached to the cassette.
6. When the liquid level reaches the full mark, lower the bottle to
the lower stop position.
• Keep the bottle firmly inserted.

• Wait 5 seconds to allow the agent to drain from the filling
port back into the bottle.
7. Slowly remove the bottle from the filling port. Removing the
bottle quickly may cause the agent to splash or squirt out of the
filling port.
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Filling Aladin cassettes

Remove the cassette from the machine before filling the cassette.
Make sure that the cassette remains in a horizontal position during
filling. If the cassette is tilted, the flow of liquid is shut off to prevent
overfilling.
Make sure that the valve pins on the back of the cassette do not
come in contact with the system or any other object that could press
on the valve pins and let gas out of the cassette. Observe the liquid
level indicator of the cassette during filling. When the liquid level
reaches the full mark, stop filling.
CAUTION To avoid spray from anesthetic agent after filling, slowly

remove the agent bottle from the filling port.
WARNING Always remove the cassette from the machine and put it
on a horizontal surface before filling. Never try to fill a
cassette while it is in the machine.
• Inaccurate anesthetic agent dosages may temporarily
occur after filling if the temperature of the liquid is
considerably different from the normal operating
temperature.
Filling with keyed filler system
AB.60.019
Figure 13-10 • Filling Aladin cassette with keyed filler system
WARNING Do not open or press the cassette filling port of the gas

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other object.
2. Align the notches on the bottle adapter to the agent bottle collar
and tight the adapter onto the bottle.
3. Insert the keyed filler into the agent filling port on the cassette.
Make sure that the square end of the filler is flus with the
cassette body as shown.
4. Lock the keyed filler by turning the lock and fill wheel fully
clockwise.
5. Turn the bottle upside down.
• Check that the liquid flows evenly into the cassette.

• If liquid does not flow evenly into the cassette, tighten the
wheel until the liquid starts to flow.
6. Watch the liquid level indicator. When the cassette is full, lower
the bottle to stop the flow of liquid.
7. Turn the lock and fill wheel a half turn counterclockwise to close
the filling port. Wait for the residual anesthetic agent to trickle
back into the bottle.
8. Turn the lock and fill wheel fully counterclockwise, and remove
the keyed filler from the filling port.
9. Remove the bottle adapter from the anesthetic agent bottle. Put
the cap back on the agent bottle.
Filling with Quik-Fil system
AB.60.018
Figure 13-11 • Aladin cassette with Quik-Fil system
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other object.
2. Remove the yellow protective cap from the anesthetic agent
bottle. Check that the filling mechanism on the bottle is not
damaged.
counterclockwise.
4. Insert the nozzle of the bottle into the filling port.
5. Push the agent bottle firmly into the filling port. Let the agent
flow into the cassette.

Filling with Saf-T-Fil bottle
AB.60.017
Figure 13-12 • Filling Aladin cassette with Saf-T-Fil bottle
CAUTION Do not attempt to fill the cassette with desflurane that is

warmer than 26C/78F. The overfill prevention system
may lock and prevent the filling of the cassette.
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WARNING Do not store filled or partially filled desflurane cassettes

above the normal working temperature of 35C/95F.
Storage at high temperature may cause the overpressure
valve to vent desflurane vapor into the ambient air.
• Do not open or press the cassette filling port or the gas

other object.
2. Remove the cap from the desflurane bottle. Check that the o-
ring is correctly fitted on the bottle nozzle.
2
AA.43.129
Figure 13-13 • Removing the bottle cap
3. Insert the nozzle into the filling port, and push the bottle firmly
against the spring pressure until it stops.
4. Keep the bottle firmly inserted, and lift the bottle upwards.
5. Watch the liquid level indicator. Do not leave the bottle
unattended while it is attached to the cassette.
6. When the liquid level reaches the full mark, lower the bottle to
the lower stop position.
• Keep the bottle firmly inserted.

• Wait 5 seconds to allow the agent to drain from the filling
port back into the bottle.
7. Slowly remove the bottle from the filling port. Removing the
bottle quickly may cause the agent to splash or squirt out of the
filling port.
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Index
A tests 7-15
volume 3-19
Abbreviations 1-11 Alarm history 3-19
Absorbent canister Alarm setup
canister removal 8-7 Auto MV limit 3-20
EZchange canister removal 8-7 CO2 alarms 3-17
filling the canister 8-8 default limits 3-20
Absorbent color change 8-6 leak audio alarms 3-20
Absorber canister MV/TV alarms 3-18
parts 10-6 setting alarm limits 3-18
setup 8-5 setting apnea delay 3-19
when to change the absorbent 8-6 volume apnea 3-17
ACGO Alarms
port relief 11-6 viewing alarm history 3-19
Active AGSS 8-22 Alternate O2 control 3-35
Advanced breathing system Anesthesia system display 2-11
parts 10-5 Apnea delay 3-19
Advanced Breathing System Auto MV Limit 3-20
components 2-5 Automatic agent identification 6-7
AdvancedBreathingSystem Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet 3-41
definition 1-2 Auxiliary O2 flowmeter 8-16
AGSS
active 8-22
connecting active adjustable 8-23
B
connecting active with a flow indicator 8-22 Battery indicator 7-3
parts 10-8 Battery information 11-12
passive 8-21 Bellows assembly parts 10-4
Airway module Breathing circuit module
specifications 11-21 parts 10-3
Airway modules Breathing system
agent identification 6-7 gas scavenging 11-16
calibration 6-8 problems 7-17
connection to a patient 6-5 specifications 11-15
parameter setup 6-6
setting the data source 6-6 C
Alarm
battery indicator 7-3 Calibration
de-escalating 7-3 100% O2 9-7
information 7-2 21% O2 9-7
internal failure 7-4 airway module 6-8
list of 7-5 circuit O2 cell 9-7
pausing audio 7-2 flow and pressure 5-3, 9-7
priorities 7-2 Cardiac bypass
ranges 7-13 manual ventilation 3-29
sustained pressure threshold 7-12 VCV 3-29
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Changing circuit type 3-10 EZchange canister

Changing gas settings 3-10 filling the canister 8-8
Changing ventilator mode 3-8 parts 10-10
Changing ventilator settings 3-8 removal 8-7
Checkout
individual tests 5-8 F
Circle circuit 3-11
Circuit Flow and pressure calibration 5-3, 9-7
circle 3-10 Flow sensor module
non-circle 3-10 parts 10-2
Circuit leak test 5-8 Flow specifications 11-14
Circuit O2 cell test 5-8 Fresh gas controls 3-16
Circuitcompliancecompensation 5-4 Fresh gas usage 3-16
CO2 alarms 3-17 Full test
Condenser circuit leak 5-6
operation 3-39, 3-39, 11-5 circuit O2 cell 5-7
parts 10-11 external gas monitor 5-7
Controls vent and gas 5-6
on the display 2-8
Cycling G
changing settings 3-31 Gas cylinders
installation 8-18
D installing DIN connections 8-18
Data source 3-14, 3-26, 7-5 installing pin indexed yokes 8-18
Digit field Gas settings 3-10
setup 3-13 Gas setup
Digit fields 2-12 fresh gas control setup 3-16
Display Gas supplies
controls 2-8 specifications 11-6
Display brightness 3-15
Display navigation 2-14 H
Hard keys 3-15
E High-pressure leak test 8-18
Electrical
block diagram 11-8 I
power cord 11-12 Indications for use 1-2
power specifications 11-12 Intended use 1-2
problems 7-18
safety 1-18 K
Electrical connections
mains inlet 8-10 Keypad brightness 3-15
outlets 8-10
serial port 8-11 L
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 11-48
Leak audio alarms 3-20
End case 3-6
Low P leak test 5-8
Environmental requirements 11-20
Exhalation valve assembly
parts 10-7
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Index
M Pressure control mode 11-28

Procedures
MAC 3-4 Cycling 3-28
Maintenance Vital Capacity 3-28
repair policy 9-3 PSVPro mode 11-34
safety 9-2
schedule 9-4
Measured values 2-9
R
Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) 3-4 Repair policy 9-3
MV/TV alarms 3-18
S
N Sample gas return port 8-14, 8-14
Next page 3-23 Scavenging
Non-circle circuit 3-11 ACGO sample flow 8-13
Non-circle circuit relief 11-6 auxiliary manual breathing circuit 8-13
gas monitor sample flow 8-13
O Screen setup 3-13
Screen view 3-23
O2 cell Serial port 8-11
operation 11-25 Setting alarm limits 3-18
replacement 9-6 Setup
O2 flow 11-4 changing circuit type 3-10
O2 monitoring 11-25 changing gas and settings 3-10
Outlets 8-10 safety 8-2
vent 3-8
P SIMV PCV mode 11-31
Parameters setup 6-6 SIMV PCV-VG mode 11-32
Parts SIMV VCV mode 11-30
absorber canister 10-6 Specifications
advanced breathing system 10-5 airway module 11-21
AGSS 10-8 breathing system 11-15
bellows 10-4 electrical power 11-12
breathing circuit module 10-3 flow 11-14
condenser 10-11 gas scavenging 11-16
exhalation valve assembly 10-7 gassupplies 11-6
EZchange canister 10-10 physical 11-18
flow sensor module 10-2 power cord 11-12
test tools and system parts 10-12 ventilator 11-39
Passive AGSS 8-21, 8-21 Spirometry
Patient demographics 3-13 menu functions 3-25
Pause gas flow 3-28 setting loop type 3-25
PCV-VG mode 11-29 Spirometry setup
Physical specifications 11-18 loop graph scaling 3-26
Pneumatic setting patient and sensor type 3-26
problems 7-19 volume type 3-27
Pneumatic connections Split screen field 2-12
pipeline inlets 8-12 Standards 1-14
scavenging 8-12 Start a case 3-4
Positive low pressure leak test 5-10 Suction regulators
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specifications 11-24 U
Super User menus
alarm settings 12-6 USB port 8-11
case defaults 12-10 Using menus 2-14
display settings 12-5 Using quick keys 2-15
gas controls 12-15 Using the ComWheel 2-15
gas usage 12-3
parameter settings 12-6 V
procedures setup 12-16 Vacuum suction regulator 8-15
system configuration 12-5 Vent and gas test 5-8
ventilator settings 12-5 Ventilation
volume apnea 12-10 modes 11-26
Super user mode Ventilation modes
access to 12-2 CPAP+ PSV 11-35
exit 12-2 factory defaults 11-37
Sweep speed 3-15 PCV 11-28
Symbols 1-6, 1-9 PCV-VG 11-29
System PSVPro 11-34
classification 1-14 SIMV PCV 11-31
device standards 1-14, 1-14 SIMV PCV-VG 11-32
information 1-2, 1-14 SIMV VCV 11-30
integral system components 1-15 transition 11-38
not integral system components 1-15 VCV 11-27
operation safety 3-2 Ventilator
overview 2-2 accuracy data 11-41
preparing for use 1-16 changing ventilator mode 3-8
safety 1-16 changing ventilator settings 3-8
symbols 1-6 operating specifications 11-39
turning on 3-3 setup 3-8
System controls and menus 2-1 Ventilator specifications
System pneumatic circuits 11-2 oxygen 11-40
pneumatics 11-39
T pressure 11-39
Test tools volume 11-39
parts 10-12 Ventilator theory
Time and date O2 monitoring 11-25
setup 3-14 Venturi suction regulator 8-16
Timer 3-32 Vital capacity
Touchscreen changing settings 3-30
alarms 2-10 Volume apnea 3-17
digit fields 2-12
measured values 2-9 W
split screen field 2-12 Water buildup 9-8
waveform fields 2-12 Waveform
Trends setup 3-13
setup 3-24 Waveform fields 2-12
Turning system on 3-3
Typeface conventions 1-10
I-4 2078169-001
Warranty
This Product is sold by Datex-Ohmeda under the warranties set forth in the following paragraphs. Such
warranties are extended only with respect to the purchase of this Product directly from Datex-Ohmeda or
Datex-Ohmeda’s Authorized Dealers as new merchandise and are extended to the Buyer thereof, other
than for the purpose of resale.
For a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the original delivery to the Buyer or Buyer’s order, but
in no event for a period of more than two years from the date of original delivery by Datex-Ohmeda to a
Datex-Ohmeda Authorized Dealer, this Product, other than its expendable parts, is warranted against
functional defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to the description of the Product
contained in this User’s Reference manual and accompanying labels and/or inserts, provided that the
same is properly operated under the conditions of normal use, that regular periodic maintenance and
service is performed and that replacements and repairs are made in accordance with the instructions
provided. This same warranty is made for a period of thirty (30) days with respect to expendable parts.
The foregoing warranties shall not apply if the Product has been repaired other than by Datex-Ohmeda,
or altered by anyone other than Datex-Ohmeda, or if the Product has been subject to abuse, misuse,
negligence, or accident.
Datex-Ohmeda’s sole and exclusive obligation and Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy under the above
warranties is limited to repairing or replacing, free of charge, at Datex-Ohmeda’s option, a Product, which
is telephonically reported to the nearest Datex-Ohmeda Customer Service Center and which, if so
advised by Datex-Ohmeda, is thereafter returned with a statement of the observed deficiency, not later
than seven (7) days after the expiration date of the applicable warranty, to Datex-Ohmeda Customer
Service and Distribution Center during normal business hours, transportation charges prepaid, and which,
upon Datex-Ohmeda’s examination, is found not to conform with above warranties. Datex-Ohmeda shall
not be otherwise liable for any damages including but not limited to incidental damages, consequential
damages, or special damages.
There are no express or implied warranties which extend beyond the warranties hereinabove set forth.
Datex-Ohmeda makes no warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to
the product or parts thereof.
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Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

2 System controls and menus

System overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Aladin cassette controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

System operation safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

System setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Using ecoFLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Every day before your first patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Aladin cassette installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Airway modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

7 Alarms and troubleshooting

8 Setup and connections

Setup safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2

Setting up the absorber canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Maintenance safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Maintenance summary and schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Flow sensor module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

11 Specifications and theory of operation

System pneumatic circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2

Pneumatic power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-6

Essential performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-48

12 Super user mode

Super user mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

In this section Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

WARNING MR unsafe. This system is not suitable for use in a

Indications for use

The system is intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and

This anesthesia system uses the Advanced Breathing System

disassemble and is autoclavable. Its fully integrated design

WARNING Explosion Hazard. Do not use this system with flammable

Figure 1-1 • Front view

Datex-Ohmeda products have unit serial numbers with coded logic

Aisys, Carestation, Advanced Breathing System, ComWheel, D-

Symbols used in the manual or on the equipment

Symbols used on the equipment

O2 Flush button O2 cell connection

APL settings are approximate Anesthetic Gas Scavenging System

Serial number Stock number

Exhaust Bellows volumes are approximate

Plus, positive polarity Minus, negative polarity

On (power) Off (power)

Standby Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation

Type BF equipment Type B equipment

Dangerous voltage Frame or chassis ground

Protective earth ground Earth ground

Direct current Alternating current

Operating instructions General warning (yellow background)

Electrical input/output Sample gas inlet to scavenging

Pneumatic inlet Pneumatic outlet

Electrical input Electrical output

Equipotential Lamp, lighting, illumination

Variability Variability in steps

Suction bottle outlet Vacuum inlet

Bag position/manual ventilation Mechanical ventilation

Inspiratory flow Expiratory flow

Movement in one direction Movement in two directions

Open drain (remove liquid) Low pressure leak test

This way up Not autoclavable