3.

9 Alarm Tests
3.9.1 Prepare for Alarm Tests

1. Connect a test lung or manual bag to the Y piece patient connection.

2. Set the bag/mechanical ventilation switch to the position.

3. Set the system switch to the position.

4. Set the system to Standby.

5. Set the ventilator controls as follows:
‹ Ventilation mode: select the [Vent Mode] shortcut key and then [VCV].
‹ [TV]: 500 ml.
‹ [Rate]:12 BPM.
‹ [I:E]: 1:2.
‹ [Plimit]: 30 cmH2O.
‹ [PEEP]: OFF.
6. Push the O2 flush button to fill the bellows, folding bag rising to the top.
7. Turn the O2 flow control to set the O2 flow to 0.5 to 1 L/min.

8 Press the key and select [Ok] from the pop-up menu to exit Standby.
9. Make sure that:
‹ The ventilator displays the correct data.
‹ The folding bag inside the bellows inflates and deflates normally during
mechanical ventilation.

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3.9.2 Test the O2 Concentration Monitoring and Alarms

NOTE
z This test is not required if O2 sensor is not configured.

1. Set the bag/mechanical ventilation switch to the position.

2. Remove the O2 sensor and make sure that the sensor measures approximately 21% O2 in
room air.
3. Select the [Alarm Setup] shortcut key and then [Ventilator >>]. Set the FiO2 low alarm
limit to 50%.
4. Make sure that a low FiO2 alarm occurs.
5. Set the FiO2 low alarm limit to a value less than the measured FiO2 value and make sure
that the alarm cancels.
6. Put the O2 sensor back in the circuit.
7. Select the [Alarm Setup] shortcut key and then [Ventilator >>]. Set the FiO2 high
alarm limit to 50%.
8. Connect the manual bag to the manual bag port. Push the O2 flush button to fill the
manual bag. After two to three minutes, make sure that the sensor measures
approximately 100% O2.
9. Make sure that a high FiO2 alarm occurs.
10. Set the FiO2 high alarm limit to 100% and make sure that the alarm cancels.

3.9.3 Test the Low Minute Volume (MV) Alarm

1. Make sure that MV alarm is turned on.

2. Select the [Alarm Setup] shortcut key and then [Ventilator >>]. Set the MV low alarm
limit to 8.0 L/min.
3. Make sure that a low MV alarm occurs.
4. Select the [Alarm Setup] shortcut key and then [Ventilator >>]. Set the MV low alarm
limit to the default.

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3.9.4 Test the Apnea Alarm
1. Connect the manual bag to the manual bag port.

2. Set the bag/mechanical ventilation switch to the position.

3. Turn the APL valve control to set the APL valve to the minimum position.
4. Inflate the manual bag to make sure that a complete breathing cycle occurs.
5. Stop inflating the manual bag and wait for at least 20 seconds to make sure that the
apnea alarm occurs.
6. Inflate the manual bag to make sure that the alarm cancels.

3.9.5 Test the Sustained Airway Pressure Alarm

1. Connect the manual bag to the manual bag port.
2. Turn the O2 flow control to set the O2 flow to minimum.
3. Turn the APL valve control to set the APL valve to 30 cmH2O position.

4. Set the bag/mechanical ventilation switch to the position.

5. Push the O2 flush button for approximately 15 seconds. Make sure that the sustained
airway pressure alarm occurs.
6. Open the patient connection and make sure that the alarm cancels.

3.9.6 Test the High Paw Alarm

1. Set the bag/mechanical ventilation switch to the position.

2. Select the [Alarm Setup] shortcut key and then [Ventilator >>].
3. Set the Paw low alarm limit to 0 cmH2O and Paw high alarm limit to 5 cmH2O.
4. Make sure that a high Paw alarm occurs.
5. Set the Paw high alarm limit to 40 cmH2O.
6. Make sure the high Paw alarm cancels.

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3.9.7 Test the Low Paw Alarm

1. Set the bag/mechanical ventilation switch to the position.

2. Select the [Alarm Setup] shortcut key and then [Ventilator >>].
3. Set the Paw low alarm limit to 2 cmH2O.
4. Disconnect the manual bag from the Y piece patient connection.
5. Wait for 20 seconds. View the alarm area and make sure that a low Paw alarm occurs.
6. Connect the manual bag to the manual bag port.
7. Make sure the low Paw alarm cancels.

3.10 AGSS Inspection

3.10.1 Check the Float
Install the AGSS. Check if the float floats off and exceeds the MIN level. If the float is tacky
or damaged, re-install the AGSS or replace the float.

NOTE
z Do not block the AGSS pressure compensation openings during the inspection.

If the float fails to float off, the possible reasons are:

1. The float is tacky or stuck to the guide bar. Invert the AGSS and check if the float
moves up and down freely. If not, clean where the float and guide bar meet to remove
possible foreign substance. Replace the float or guide bar when necessary.
2. The filter screen inside the top cove may be occluded. Remove the filter screen as
described below and check if the filter screen is occluded.
a.Turn the top cover counterclockwise to separate it from the sight glass.

Top
cover

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 b.Take out the nut, fixed plate and filter screen by turn.

Nut
Fixed plate

Filter
screen

3. The waste gas disposal system is not working or the pump rate is less than 60 L/min at
which the AGSS works normally. Check if the waste gas disposal system reaches the
pump rate range of 50-80 L/min specified by the AGSS.

3.10.2 Check the Transfer Tube and Active Scavenging Tube

Disconnect the tubes from other components.
1. Check the transfer tube and its connectors for damage. If any damage is detected,
replace the tube (four transfer tubes are available in the AGSS accessories for your
replacement).

Female 30 mm conical connector

Transfer tube

Male 30 mm conical connector.

2. Check:
1).The receiving hose and its connectors for damage.
2).If the connections between the receiving hose and its connectors are loose.
3).The nylon pad and seal for damage.
If any damage or loose connection is detected, replace the corresponding component.

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 Receiving hose
Nylon pad Connector of the disposal Pressing plate
system

Connector of the
Pressing plate
Receiving hose receiving system

O-ring

3.11 Power Failure Test

1. Connect the anesthesia machine to the AC power source. Both AC power LED and
battery LED should come on. If the AC power LED is not lit, check the fuse and power
board.

Battery LED

AC power LED Operating state LED

2. Set the system switch to the position.

3. Unplug the power cord with the system turned on. The message [Battery in Use] is
displayed. Meanwhile, the AC power LED is extinguished and the battery LED is
flashing.
4. Reconnect the AC power. The prompt message disappears. The AC power LED is
illuminated. The battery LED stops flashing and stays ON.

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3.12 Electrical Safety Tests

1. Perform leakage current test by using certified (such as UL, CSA or AMAI) test devices.
Make sure that the test result is not greater than 500 µA.
2. Make sure that the impedance between the protective grounding terminal of the power
cord and any exposed metal enclosure is less than 0.2Ω.

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FOR YOUR NOTES

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4 Maintenance and Calibration
WARNING
z When it comes to test and maintain the equipment, make sure that the patient is
disconnected from the equipment.
z The equipment may have been used on patients carrying infectious diseases. Before
testing or maintaining the equipment, wear sterile rubber gloves to reduce the risk
of being infected.
z When the equipment to be maintained contains blood or other secretion, clean,
disinfect and sterilize the equipment by strictly following the control and safety
handling procedures for infectious diseases.

4.1 Equipment Maintenance

To ensure the long-term reliability and stability of the anesthesia machine, periodical
maintenance of the equipment and replacement of its parts must be performed by authorized
service personnel. For details about parts replacement, refer to6Repair and Disassembly
Periodical parts replacement can be carried out every year or every three years. Make records
of the parts that have been replaced before the periodical replacement.

NOTE
z These schedules are the minimum frequency based on typical usage of 2000 hours
per year. You should service the equipment more frequently if you use it more than
the typical yearly usage.
z To avoid equipment damage or personal injury, replace the parts which need to be
replaced periodically even if they are not worn or damaged when the due date
arrives.

4.1.1 One-year Replaceable Parts

List of one-year service package (0621-30-78479):

SN P/N Description Qty

1 0611-20-45600 Gas supply inlet filter 3
2 M6M-010021--- Seal for gas supply inlet assembly 3

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SN P/N Description Qty
3 M6M-010014--- Seal for vaporizer manifold 4
4 M6M-010031--- Seal for valve cover 2
5 M6M-010033--- Valve seal 2
6 M6M-010058--- Seal for bag arm 2
7 M6M-010038--- Seal for water collection cup 1
8 0601-20-78843 Sealing cushion for sodalime canister outlet 1
9 0601-20-78842 Sealing component for sodalime canister 1
10 M6M-010032--- Seal for sodalime canister support 1
11 M6M-010063--- Seal for pressure sampling connector 4
12 M6M-010006--- Seal for fresh gas and ACGO 2
13 M6M-010058--- Seal for drive gas and APL discharge 2
14 0601-20-78848 Seal for bellows housing 1
15 0601-10-69901 Folding bag 1
16 0030-10-13077 Seal for axis of bag/mechanical ventilation switch 2
17 0601-20-78840 BYPASS large sealing cushion 1

4.1.1.1 Parts Replacement

1. As required, replace the gas supply inlet filter (0611-20-45600) and seal for gas supply
inlet assembly (M6M-010021---) every 12 months. Unscrew the gas supply inlet
counterclockwise using a wrench to disassemble the gas supply inlet assembly as shown
below (take O2 supply inlet as an example).

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 Seal（M6M-010021---）

Filter（0611-20-45600）

2. As required, replace the seals (M6M-010014---) where vaporizer manifold connectors

meet the vaporizers every 12 months

Seals to be replaced

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3. As required, replace the seal for valve cover (M6M-010031--) and valve seal
(M6M-010033---) every 12 months.

Seal（M6M-010031---）

Seal（M6M-010033---）

4. As required, replace the seal for water collection cup (M6M-010038---) every 12
months.

Seal（M6M-010038---）

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5. As required, replace the sealing component for sodalime canister outlet (0601-20-78843)
and sealing component for sodalime canister (0601-20-78842) every 12 months.

Sealing component for

sodalime canister
（0601-20-78842）

Sealing component for

sodalime canister outlet
（0601-20-78843）

6. As required, replace the seal for sodalime canister support (M6M-010032--) every 12
months.

Seal (M6M-010032--)

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7. As required, replace the seal for pressure sampling connector (M6M-010063---), seal for
fresh gas and ACGO (M6M-010006---), seal for drive gas and APL discharge
(M6M-010058---) every 12 months.

Seal（M6M-010058---） Seal（M6M-010063---） Seal（M6M-010006---）

8. As required, replace the seal for bellows housing (0601-20-78848) and folding bag
(0601-10-69901) every 12 months.

Folding bag
（0601-10-69901）

Seal for bellows

housing
（0601-20-78848）

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9. As required, replace the seal for axis of bag/mechanical ventilation switch
(0030-10-13077) every 12 months. For details, refer to 6Repair and Disassembly.

Screws to be unscrewed

Pin axis pulled out

Seal（0030-10-13077））
Pull out the pin axis after
removing the seal herein

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 10. As required, replace the BYPASS large sealing cushion (0601-20-78840) every 12
months.

BYPASS large sealing

cushion（0601-20-78840）

4.1.1.2 Checkout and Test of the Anesthesia Machine

Perform the following maintenance procedures every 12 months:
1. System inspection (refer to 3.1).
2. Pipeline test (refer to 3.2).
3. Cylinder test (refer to 3.3).
4. Flow control system test (refer to 3.4).
5. Vaporizer back pressure test (refer to 3.5).
6. O2 flush test (refer to 3.6).
7. Breathing circuit test (refer to 3.7).
8. Pressure relief valve test (refer to 3.8).
9. Alarm test (refer to 3.9).
10. AGSS inspection (refer to 3.10).
11. Power failure test (refer to 3.11).
12. Electrical safety test (refer to 3.12).

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 13. Flow sensor calibration (refer to 4.3.2).
14. O2 sensor calibration (refer to 4.3.7).
15. Airway pressure gauge zeroing (refer to4.5).
16. APL valve accuracy adjustment (refer to 4.6).
17. Low pressure leak test (refer to steps 1 through 8 of “4.Leak test of all pipelines on the
circuit adapter” in 5.3.4.2Leak Test of Low-pressure Pneumatic Circuit System).

4.1.2 Three-year Replaceable Parts

List of three-year service package (0621-30-78480):
SN P/N Description Qty
1 M05-010001-06 Lithium battery Li-ion 11.1V4400mAh LI23S001A 1
2 M05-010R03--- Cell battery Lithium 3V35mAh D12.5*2.0 1

4.2 System Test

Before the anesthesia machine at the client end is maintained, some routine tests are required
to check if the current status of the anesthesia machine is normal. The following table lists the
routine tests.

SN Test item Functional description Test interval

1. Check if mechanical ventilation is provided normally
and if an alarm occurs.
2. Check if the preset values of pressure and TV are same
to the measured values.
Check the After each
3. Check if the pressure measured by the pressure sensor is
mechanical service or at
1 same to that indicated by the airway pressure gauge and if
ventilation the time of
the TV measured by the flow sensor is same to that
mode return visit
indicated by the graduation on the bellows housing.
4. Roughly judge if the breathing system has a significant
leak by observing how much fresh gas is compensatedt and
observing if the folding bag collapses.
1. Check the pneumatic circuit in mechanical ventilation
Breathing mode for leaks, including bellows, drive gas circuit,
system leak sodalime canister, patient tubes, flow sensors and their After each
test in connectors. service or at
2
mechanical 2. Check the control effectiveness of main control board the time of
ventilation and auxiliary control board over PEEP safety valve. return visit
mode 3. Check the monitoring effectiveness of auxiliary control
module over airway pressure and PEEP path pressure.

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 Breathing
After each
system leak Check the pneumatic circuit in manual ventilation mode
service or at
3 test in manual for leaks, including APL valve, check valve, sodalime
the time of
ventilation canister, patient tubes, flow sensors and their connectors.
return visit
mode
Check if the zero points of all the flow sensors and After each
Check the
pressure sensors inside the machine are within the normal service or at
4 sensors’ zero
range so as to determine when to replace the monitor the time of
points
board. return visit
1. Check if the measurements made by the flow sensors
inside the machine are the same. After each
Check the flow
2. Check if the measurement made by any flow sensor service or at
5 sensor
inside the machine is accurate. the time of
accuracy
3. Check the effectiveness of flow calibration (factory) return visit
result.
1. Check if the measurements made by the pressure
sensors inside the machine are the same. After each
Check the
2. Check if the measurement made by any pressure sensor service or at
6 pressure sensor
inside the machine is accurate. the time of
accuracy
3. Check the effectiveness of pressure calibration (factory) return visit
result.
Check the 1. Check if the measurement made by the electronic After each
electronic flowmeter is normal. service or at
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flowmeter 2. Check the effectiveness of electronic flowmeter the time of
accuracy calibration result. return visit

4.2.1 Check the Mechanical Ventilation Mode

NOTE
z The main function of the anesthesia machine is to provide breathing
support—mechanical ventilation which complies with the doctor’s settings to the
patient. The tests in this section are performed aiming to ensure that the machine is
able to provide normal mechanical ventilation.
z The tests can help to judge if the machine operates normally.

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4.2.1.1 Check Volume Control Ventilation (VCV)

NOTE
z VCV is the standard ventilation mode of the anesthesia machine and also the most
basic mechanical ventilation mode.

To check VCV:
1. Make sure that the supply pressure is normal and that the tubes in the breathing circuit
are correctly connected as required for mechanical ventilation. Connect a 2 L bag, which
is used as the test lung, to the Y piece in the patient circuit.
2. Set the bag/mechanical ventilation switch to the mechanical ventilation position.
3. Select VCV as the ventilation mode.
4. Adjust total amount of fresh gas to 0.5 L/min.
5. Set the following combinations of TV and Rate respectively: 300 ml and 15 BPM, 600
ml and 15 BPM, 900 ml and 15 BPM, 1200 ml and 15 BPM. Set others to the defaults.
Record the displayed TVe and Ppeak values, and the peak pressure reading on the
airway pressure gauge in each setting stabilized status.
6. Judge if the above measured data meet the following conditions:
‹ TV control and measurement are normal: the displayed TVe value should be within
the range of TV setting X (1±10%) ml.
‹ Circuit leak is within the acceptable range: the folding bag can reach the top of the
bellows housing each time and the lowest graduation on the bellows housing which
the bag falls to each time corresponds to approximately TV setting.
‹ Pressure measurement is normal: the Ppeak measured value is close to the peak
pressure reading on the airway pressure gauge. The error should not exceed 2
cmH2O.
‹ No other ventilation failure occurs: the Paw and flow waveforms are displayed
normally and no technical alarms occur.
If the above test requirements are not met, perform subsequent checks and do the test again.

NOTE
z If any errors are detected during VCV test, perform troubleshooting as per
5Troubleshooting and do the test again until the system is normal.

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4.2.1.2 Check Pressure Control Ventilation (PCV)

NOTE
z PCV is one of the basic mechanical ventilation modes of the anesthesia machine.
PCV is configured depending on the user’s selection and machine type. If the
anesthesia machine under test is not configured with this mode, this test is not
required.

To check PCV:
1. Make sure that the supply pressure is normal and that the tubes in the breathing circuit
are correctly connected as required for mechanical ventilation. Connect a 2 L bag, which
is used as the test lung, to the Y piece in the patient circuit.
2. Set the bag/mechanical ventilation switch to the mechanical ventilation position.
3. Select PCV as the ventilation mode.
4. Adjust total amount of fresh gas to 0.5 L/min.
5. Set the following combinations of Pinsp, Rate and PEEP respectively: (10 cmH2O, 15
BPM, OFF), (15 cmH2O, 12 BPM, 5 cmH2O), (20 cmH2O, 10 BPM, 8 cmH2O). Set
others to the defaults. Record the displayed Ppeak and PEEP values, and maximum and
minimum readings on the airway pressure gauge in each setting stabilized status
6. Judge if the above measured data meet the following conditions:
‹ Pressure control and measurement are normal: the displayed Ppeak value should be
within the range of Pinsp setting ±2 cmH2O.
‹ Circuit leak is within the acceptable range: the folding bag can reach the top of the
bellows housing each time.
‹ Pressure measurement is normal: in one breathing cycle, the Ppeak measured value
should be close to the maximum reading on the airway pressure gauge (with error
not exceeding 2 cmH2O) and the displayed PEEP value close to the minimum
reading on the airway pressure gauge (with error not exceeding 1 cmH2O).
‹ No other ventilation failure occurs: the Paw and flow waveforms are displayed
normally and no technical alarms occur.
If the above test requirements are not met, perform subsequent checks and do the test again.

NOTE
z If any errors are detected during PCV test, perform subsequent checks and do the
test again until the errors are corrected.

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4.2.2 Breathing System Leak Test in Mechanical Ventilation

Mode

For details, refer to 3.7.2Breathing System Leak Test in Mechanical Ventilation Mode.

4.2.3 Breathing System Leak Test in Manual Ventilation Mode

For details, refer to 3.7.3Breathing System Leak Test in Manual Ventilation Mode.

4.2.4 Check the Sensor Zero Point

NOTE
z The zero point A/D value of the airway pressure sensor and PEEP pressure sensor
should fall within the normal range of 400 to 800.
z The zero point A/D value of the inspiratory flow sensor, expiratory flow sensor and
built-in ventilator flow sensor should fall within the normal range of 200 to 1000.
z If the zero point of the pressure sensor has an error, in ventilation status, the
baseline of the Paw waveform is not at the zero point and a great deviation occurs
between pressure control and measurement.
z If the zero point of the inspiratory/expiratory flow sensor has an error, in
ventilation status, the baseline of the flow waveform is not at the zero point and a
great deviation occurs between TV control and measurement.
z If the zero point A/D value of any sensor is outside of the normal range, it cannot
be corrected. The monitor board must be replaced.

To check the sensor zero point:

1. Turn off all fresh gases and position the Y piece connector in the patient circuit to the
air.
2. Make sure that the system is Standby. Select the [Maintenance] shortcut key →
[Factory Maintenance >>] → [Diagnostic Test >>] → [Display A/D Channels >>] →
[Ventilator >>] to access the [Display A/D Channels—Ventilator] menu.
3. Make sure that the actual measured value of each sensor is “0” (zero). Record the zero
point A/D value of each sensor and judge if the zero point falls with the normal range. If
not, replace the monitor board.

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4.2.5 Check the Flow Sensor Accuracy

NOTE
z If a great deviation of TV measured value occurs, test the measurement accuracy
of flow sensors so as to determine whether to perform flow calibration again.

To check the measurement accuracy of flow sensors:

1. Make sure that the circuit, calibration device (or other flow measurement device) and
breathing tubes are connected in serial, similar to tubes connection in flow calibration.
For details, refer to4.3.2Flow Calibration (factory).
2. When the system is Standby, select the [Maintenance] shortcut key → [Factory
Maintenance >>] → [Diagnostic Test >>] → [Valves—Test Tool >>] to access the
[Valves—Test Tool] menu.
3. Set PEEP safety valve to [ON].
4. Set the D/A value of the PEEP valve to above 1500 and ensure that the pressure at
which the expiratory valve closes is above 30 cmH2O.
5. Increase the D/A value of the inspiratory valve, causing the measured flow value of the
anesthesia machine calibration device to fall with the following ranges respectively:
(3±0.5) L/min, (10±1) L/min, (20±1) L/min, (30±2) L/min, (60±3) L/min. Record the
measured flow values of the inspiratory flow sensor, expiratory flow sensor and
ventilator flow sensor to which each setting corresponds respectively.
6. Make sure that the deviation between the measured data of the inspiratory flow sensor,
expiratory flow sensor and ventilator flow sensor and that of the anesthesia machine
calibration device must not exceed 1 L/min or 5% of the measured value of the
calibration device, whichever is greater. Otherwise, refer to 4.3.2Flow Calibration
(factory) to perform flow calibration again.
7. If anesthesia machine calibration device is unavailable, you can execute steps 1 through
5 to test the accuracy of flow sensors. The deviation between the measured data of the
inspiratory flow sensor and expiratory flow sensor and that of the ventilator flow sensor
must not exceed 1 L/min or 5% of the measured value of the ventilator flow sensor,
whichever is greater. Otherwise, refer to 4.3.2Flow Calibration (factory) to perform
flow calibration again.

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4.2.6 Check the Pressure Sensor Accuracy

NOTE
z Generally, measurement deviations do not easily occur to pressure sensors.
However, in case of maintaining or replacing the monitor board, three-way valve
assembly, or expiratory valve assembly, you need to perform pressure calibration
and check the flow sensors accuracy so as to confirm the effectiveness of
calibration.

To check the measurement accuracy of pressure sensors:

1. Make sure that the pressure sampling line and calibration device (or other pressure
measurement device) are connected in parallel, similar to tubes connection in pressure
calibration. For details, refer to 4.3.3Pressure Calibration (factory).
2. When the system is Standby, select the [Maintenance] shortcut key → [Factory
Maintenance >>] → [Diagnostic Test >>] → [Valves—Test Tool >>] to access the
[Valves—Test Tool] menu.
3. Set PEEP safety valve to [ON].
4. Increase the D/A value of the PEEP valve, causing the measured pressure value of the
anesthesia machine calibration device to fall with the following ranges respectively:
(5±1) cmH2O, (20±1) cmH2O, (50±1) cmH2O, (70±2) cmH2O, (90±2) cmH2O. Record
the measured pressure values of the airway pressure sensor and PEEP pressure sensor to
which each setting corresponds respectively.
5. Make sure that the deviation between the measured data of the airway pressure sensor,
PEEP pressure sensor and that of the anesthesia machine calibration device must not
exceed 1 cmH2O or 2% of the measured value of the calibration device, whichever is
greater. Otherwise, refer to 4.3.3Pressure Calibration (factory) to perform pressure
calibration again.

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4.2.7 Check the Electronic Flowmeter Accuracy

NOTE
z When a great measurement deviation occurs to the electronic flowmeters, checkthe
electronic flowmeter accuracy so as to determine whether to calibrate the
electronic flowmeters again.

4.2.7.1 Check the O2/Air Electronic Flowmeter Accuracy

To check the measurement accuracy of O2 or Air electronic flowmeters:

1. When the flowmeter tubes are correctly configured, if alarms related to flowmeter
calibration data error occur, re-calibration is necessary. For details, refer to
4.3.4Electronic Flowmeter Calibration (factory).
2. Adjust the needle valve of the flowmeter of the supply gas under test (O2 or Air).
Compare the measured value by the electronic flowmeter and that by the float flowmeter.
If a great deviation occurs between the value displayed by electronic flowmter LED and
the reading on the float flowmeter, such as more than 1 L/min, you may need to
calibrate again. For details, refer to 4.3.4Electronic Flowmeter Calibration (factory)
(this method is suitable for comparison of more than 3 L/min flow due to low accuracy).
3. Use the anesthesia machine calibration device to check the accuracy of electronic
flowmeter further. Connect the low flow (0 to 15 L/min) inlet of the calibration device
to the fresh gas port of the breathing system and position the low flow (0 to 15 L/min)
outlet of the calibration device to the air.
4. Select the same gas for the anesthesia machine calibration device to that under test, O2 or
Air.
5. Adjust the electronic flowmeter, causing the measured flow value by the calibration
device to fall within the setting range, such as (3.0±1) L/min, (5.0±1) L/min, (8.0±2.0)
L/min. Record the displayed value by the electronic LED to which each setting
corresponds respectively.
6. Make sure that the deviation between the reading on the calibration device and that on
the electronic flowmeter must not exceed 10% of the reading on the calibration device.
Otherwise, you need to calibrate the electronic flowmeter again. For details, refer
to .4.3.4Electronic Flowmeter Calibration (factory).

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4.2.7.2 Check the N2O Electronic Flowmeter Accuracy

NOTE
z When checking the accuracy of N2O electronic flowmeter, first adjust O2 flow to
sufficiently large (above 5 L/min), so as to make sure that O2 flow does not increase
when the needle valve of N2O supply flowmeter is being adjusted. Otherwise, you
need to increase O2 flow further and do the test again.

Due to the existence of O2-N2O chain linkage and O2-N2O cut-off valve, the method for
checking the accuracy of O2 or Air electronic flowmeter cannot be used for N2O electronic
flowmeter accuracy checking. When checking the accuracy of N2O electronic flowmeter,
eliminate the effect of O2 first.

To check the measurement accuracy of N2O electronic flowmeter:

1. Make sure that checking the O2 electronic flowmeter accuracy is passed.
2. Turn off all the electronic flowmeters.
3. Make sure that the anesthesia machine calibration device is connected to the anesthesia
machine in the same way to that for checking the O2 electronic flowmeter accuracy. For
details, refer to 4.2.7.1Check the O2/Air Electronic Flowmeter Accuracy.
4. Select N2O for the gas under test of the anesthesia machine calibration device.
5. Turn on O2 electronic flowmeter and set O2 flow to approximately 5 L/min. Record the
reading measured by the calibration device, which is used as the “initial flow” for N2O
measurement.
6. Keep O2 flow control unmoved. Adjust the needle valve of the N2O electronic
flowmeter, causing the reading on the calibration device to increase by (3±1) L/min and
(6±1) L/min respectively based on the “initial flow”. Observe the value displayed by the
N2O electronic flowmeter, which should fall within (1+/-10%) of the increased reading
(current reading minus initial flow) on the calibration device. Otherwise, refer to
4.3.4Electronic Flowmeter Calibration (factory) to calibrate the N2O electronic
flowmeter.

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4.3 System Calibration

NOTE
z Perform the corresponding calibration if any test item of the system test about
measurement accuracy is failed.

The anesthesia machine provides the function of monitoring volume, pressure, FiO2, CO2
concentration, AG concentration etc. When these measured values have great deviations, it is
very likely that measurement offset occurs to the relevant measurement parts. In this case,
you need to perform calibration again. After equipment service, such as replacing the monitor
board, expiratory valve assembly or three-way valve assembly, you need to calibrate the flow
sensors or pressure sensors.

The following table lists the possible calibration items and calibration time.

SN Calibration item Functional description Calibration time

1 Flow calibration Calibrate the flow 1. The TV measurement deviation is great
(user) sensors of the breathing (more than 10% compared with the
system. setting value) after the flow sensors in the
patient circuit have been used for a long
time.
2. The flow sensor in the patient circuit is
replaced.
2 Flow calibration Calibrate the flow 1. The expiratory valve assembly is
(factory) sensors and inspiratory replaced.
valve of the anesthesia 2. The monitor board is replaced.
machine. 3. The deviation between the measured
value of the ventilator flow sensor and
that of the flow measurement device
exceeds more than 5% of the reading or 1
L/min, whichever is greater.
3 Pressure Calibrate the pressure 1. The monitor board is replaced.
calibration sensors and PEEP valve 2. The expiratory valve assembly is
(factory) of the anesthesia replaced.
machine. 3. The deviation between the measured
value of the machine’s pressure sensor
and that of the standard pressure gauge
exceeds more than 2% of the reading or 1
cmH2O, whichever is greater.

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4 Electronic Calibrate the electronic 1. The electronic flowmeter board is
flowmeter flowmeter board. replaced.
calibration 2. The throttling device of the electronic
(factory) flowmeter is replaced.
3. The deviation between the measured
value of the electronic flowmeter and that
of the standard flow measurement device
exceeds more than 10% of the reading or
0.5 L/min, whichever is greater.
5 Pressure and flow Calibrate the deviation Flow or Paw waveforms deviates from the
zeroing (factory) from zero point of the baseline.
monitor board and
auxiliary monitor board.
6 Electronic Calibrate the deviation The electronic flowmeter has a zero point
flowmeter zeroing from zero point of the error. The electronic flowmeter still
(factory) electronic flowmeter displays flow when fresh gases are all
board. turned off.
7 O2 sensor Calibrate the accuracy of 1. The measured value of the O2 sensor
calibration (user) O2 sensor at 21% and has a great deviation. The deviation
100% O2. exceeds 3% both in Air and pure O2.
2. The O2 sensor is replaced.
3. The monitor board is replaced.
8 CO2 calibration Calibrate to cause the The measurement deviation of the module
(factory) module to work more exceeds the specified accuracy range.
accurately.
9 AG calibration Calibrate to cause the The measurement deviation of the module
(factory) module to work more exceeds the specified accuracy range.
accurately.
10 O2 module Calibrate to cause the 1. The measurement deviation of the
calibration module to work more module exceeds the specified accuracy
(factory) accurately. range.
2. The O2 module is replaced.

Select the [Maintenance] shortcut key → [Factory Maintenance >>]. Enter the required
password to access the [Factory Maintenance] menu, where you can perform the following
calibrations and settings.

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4.3.1 Flow Calibration (user)

NOTE
z The measurements performed by the flow sensors may be affected by the
environment where the sensors are used. After the sensors have been used for a
long time, great deviations may occur to the measurement results and tidal volume
control as well. This problem can be fixed through flow sensor calibration.
z When replacing sensors or after re-calibrating sensors, you need to calibrate flow
sensors again.
z Before calibration, perform leak test of the breathing system in mechanical
ventilation mode first and make sure that the test is passed.
z During calibration, make sure that the drive gas pressure is kept above 0.3 MPa.
Failure to do so may lead to calibration failure.

This calibration is only intended for the flow sensors in the breathing circuit. The inspiratory
flow sensor and expiratory flow sensor in the breathing system are calibrated through the
built-in flow measurement reference.

After the inspiratory flow sensor and expiratory flow sensor have been used for several
months, for example, three months after calibration, great deviations (more than 10%
compared with the setting value) may occur to tidal volume measurement due to sensor
ageing or environmental factors. Or, the user replaces flow sensors. In this case, you need to
re-calibrate flow sensors. For details about user flow calibration, refer to the corresponding
section in the Operator’s Manual.

NOTE
z If measurement deviations are not corrected after multiple flow sensor
calibrations, the user is recommended to replace the flow sensor and then perform
calibration. If the problem persists, factory maintenance is necessary. After the
problem is fixed, perform calibration and system test.

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4.3.2 Flow Calibration (factory)

NOTE
z Factory flow calibration is necessary in case of replacing the monitor board,
expiratory valve assembly or three-way valve assembly.
z When a great deviation is detected between the measured value of the built-in
flow sensor and that of the standard flow measurement device, you need to
perform factory flow calibration.

This calibration is intended for the flows sensors in the breathing circuit, ventilator flow
sensor, and also inspiratory valve. The standard flow measurement device is used to calibrate
the flow sensors and inspiratory valve.

4.3.2.1 Calibration Procedures

NOTE
z Make sure that the tubes are not leaky when connected.
z Do not move or press the tubes during calibration.
z When connecting calibration tubes, make sure that gas flows in the correct
direction, which is from the inspiration connector of the breathing system, through
high flow inlet of the anesthesia machine calibration device, anesthesia machine
calibration device, high flow outlet of the anesthesia machine calibration device,
and to the expiration connector of the breathing system.
z Before calibration, make sure that no sensor or valve related technical alarms
occurred.
z During calibration, make sure that the drive gas pressure is kept above 0.3 MPa.
Failure to do so may lead to calibration failure.

1. Before calibration, perform leak test of the breathing system in mechanical ventilation
mode. Perform calibration after the leak test is passed. For procedures about leak test,
refer to 3.7.2Breathing System Leak Test in Mechanical Ventilation Mode.
2. Remove the folding bag from the bellows and reinstall the bellows housing.
3. Remove the water collection cup beside the sodalime canister assembly in the breathing
system.

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4. Connect the anesthesia machine calibration device to the power source. The following
pictures show the connectors on the calibration device.

Calibration communication
connector

Power connector

High flow inlet High flow outlet

(0 to 120 L/min) (0 to 120 L/min)
5. Start the calibration device to enter the startup screen followed by sensor heating screen
(waiting for approximately 5 minutes as required by the prompt message) and then
zeroing screen. Press the “ZERO” key on the panel. After the new screen pops up, press
the “OK” key on the panel to complete zeroing.

NOTE
z When zeroing the anesthesia machine calibration device, make sure that no gas
flows through the device, or unplug the tube connected to the gas inlet of the
device.

6. Connect the calibration communication connector of the calibration device to that of the
anesthesia machine by using the special communication cable. The calibration device
can communicate with the anesthesia machine through two types of connection:

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In the following pictures, A and B are two special communication cables for the calibration
device.

„ Connection 1: Remove the top cover of the anesthesia machine to expose the monitor
board. Use communication cable A to connect the calibration communication connector
of the calibration device with that of the monitor board, as shown below.

Communication cable A Calibration communication connector

of the monitor board

„ Connection 2: Use communication cable B to connect the calibration communication

connector of the calibration device with that of the anesthesia machine (also the CIS
power connector), as shown below.

Calibration communication Communication cable B

connector of the anesthesia machine

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7. sConnect the inspiration connector of the anesthesia machine to the high flow (0 to 120
L/min) inlet of the calibration device and the expiration connector to the high flow (0 to
120 L/min) outlet of the device by using breathing tubes, as shown below (the arrows in
the pictures indicate gas flow directions in case of calibration).

Gas flow direction

Connector of water collection cup

8. Press the “MODE” key on the panel of the calibration device. Select “Calibration
Mode” from the pop-up menu and then press the “OK” key on the panel to enter
calibration screen, as shown below.

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9. Before calibration, make sure that the supply gas pressure is sufficient. If cylinder
supply is used, turn up the cylinder yoke (not cylinder regulator) enough before
calibration so as to ensure that the pressure reading on the O2 pressure gauge is kept
above 0.3 MPa. If pressure falls, turn up the cylinder yoke further.

Cylinder yoke

Cylinder regulator

10. Make sure that the anesthesia machine is in standby mode.

11. Turn off all fresh gases.
12. Select the [Maintenance] shortcut key → [Factory Maintenance >>] → enter the
required password → [Factory Cal. >>] → [Flow Cal. >>] → [Start].
13. After flow calibration success is prompted, refer to 4.2.5Check the Flow Sensor
Accuracy to test the effectiveness of flow calibration. In case of calibration failure, first
fix the problem and then perform flow calibration again.

NOTE
z After flow calibration, check the accuracy of flow sensors by referring to
4.2.5Check the Flow Sensor Accuracy
z In case of calibration failure, first fix the problem and then perform flow
calibration again.

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4.3.2.2 Commonly-encountered Problems and Recommended Actions

Failure description Possible cause Recommended action

After [Start] is [Manual Vent.] is prompted. The Set the bag/mechanical ventilation
selected, no bag/mechanical ventilation switch switch to the mechanical
ventilation sound is is set to the bag position. ventilation position.
heard. Very soon, [Drive Gas Pressure Low] is Replace or connect the gas supplies
the prompt message alarmed. The pressure indicated by to make sure that drive gas
of [Calibration the drive gas (O2) pressure gauge pressure is between 350 and 450
Failure! Please try is lower than 200 kPa. kPa.
again.] is displayed.
Zero point error occurs to the Replace the monitor board.
inspiratory/expiratory flow sensor.
Refer to 4.2.4Check the Sensor
Zero Point.
After [Start] is The sampling line of at least one Re-connect the sensor sampling
selected, ventilation out of the inspiratory flow sensor, line.
sound is heard. Very expiratory flow sensor and
soon, the prompt ventilator flow sensor is not
message of connected or is connected in the
[Calibration Failure! reverse order. Refer to
Please try again.] is 5.4Troubleshoot Sensor and Valve
displayed. Related Failures by Using the
Valves-test Tool.
The maximum flow to open the Replace the expiratory valve
inspiratory valve is less than 90 assembly.
L/min. Refer to 5.4Troubleshoot
Sensor and Valve Related Failures
by Using the Valves-test Tool.
1. The pneumatic circuit 1. Check the pneumatic circuit
connection between the anesthesia connection between the anesthesia
machine calibration device and the machine calibration device and the
monitor board has an error. monitor board. Re-connect the
2. The communication connection pneumatic circuit if necessary.
between the anesthesia machine 2. Check the communication
calibration device and the connection between the anesthesia
anesthesia machine has an error. machine calibration device and the
3. The settings of the anesthesia anesthesia machine. Or re-connect
machine calibration device have an them to ensure normal
error. communication. If the problem
persists, replace the
communication cable.

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 3. Check the settings of the
anesthesia machine calibration
device. Make settings again if
necessary.
About 15 minutes Calibration data are not correct. Replace the inspiratory and
after calibration is Refer to 4.2.5Check the Flow expiratory flow sensors and
started, the prompt Sensor Accuracy. perform calibration again. If
message of calibration still fails, replace the
[Calibration Failure! monitor board.
Please try again.] is When flow reaches 90 L/min, the 1. Replace the flow sensor in the
displayed. counts value of the inspiratory or circuit.
expiratory flow sensor is above 2. Replace the monitor board.
4000, which is outside of the
normal range. Refer to
5.4Troubleshoot Sensor and Valve
Related Failures by Using the
Valves-test Tool.

4.3.3 Pressure Calibration (factory)

NOTE
z Factory pressure calibration is necessary in case of replacing the monitor board,
expiratory valve assembly or three-way valve assembly.
z When a great deviation is detected between the measured value of the built-in
pressure sensor and that of the standard pressure measurement device, you need to
perform factory pressure calibration.

This calibration is intended for the airway pressure sensor in the breathing circuit, PEEP
pressure sensorand PEEP proportional valve of the expiratory valve assembly. The standard
pressure measurement device is used to calibrate the pressure sensors and PEEP proportional
valve.

4.3.3.1 Calibration Procedures

NOTE
z Before pressure calibration, make sure that the tubes are not leaky when
connected.
z Do not move or press the tubes during calibration.

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1. Let the anesthesia machine calibration device be powered. Refer to the method
described in 4.3.2Flow Calibration (factory) to manually zero the calibration device
first. Use the special communication cable to connect the calibration device to the
anesthesia machine.
2. A four-way device is required to connect the sampling lines for pressure calibration. The
following pictures show the four-way device, connectors on the calibration device and
monitor board involved for pressure calibration.

PEEP pressure Airway pressure Four-way device connecting the

sampling line sampling line sampling lines for pressure calibration

Airway pressure sampling

connector (high pressure) PEEP pressure sampling connector (high pressure)

FPM-65 pressure sampling connector (high pressure)

3. Unplug the PEEP pressure sampling line from the PEEP pressure sampling connector on
the monitor board. Then connect it to one connector (Connector A) of the four-way
device.
4. Connect the second connector (Connector B) of the four-way device to the PEEP
pressure sampling connector (high pressure) on the monitor board.

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 5. Unplug the airway pressure sampling line from the airway pressure sampling connector
(high pressure) on the monitor board.
6. Connect the third connector (Connector C) of the four-way device to the airway pressure
sampling connector (high pressure).
7. Connect the fourth connector (Connector D) of the four-way device to pressure
sampling connector (high pressure) of the calibration device.

NOTE
z The sampling lines going through the four-way device must be connected to the
high pressure ends of the pressure sampling connectors of the pressure sensors.
z It is recommended to connect the sampling lines for pressure calibration to the
four-way device following the procedurs to avoid errors.

8. Make sure that the anesthesia machine is in standby mode.

9. Select the [Maintenance] shortcut key → [Factory Maintenance >>] → enter the
required password → [Factory Cal. >>] → [Pressure Cal. >>] → [Start].
10. After pressure calibration success is prompted, refer to 4.2.6Check the Pressure Sensor
Accuracy to test the effectiveness of pressure calibration. In case of calibration failure,
first fix the problem and then perform pressure calibration again.

NOTE
z After pressure calibration, test the accuracy of pressure sensors by referring to
4.2.6Check the Pressure Sensor Accuracy.
z In case of calibration failure, first fix the problem and then perform pressure
calibration again.

4.3.3.2 Commonly-encountered Problems and Recommended Actions

Failure description Possible cause Recommended action

After [Start] is selected, no [Drive Gas Pressure Low] is Replace or connect the gas
ventilation sound is heard. alarmed. The pressure supplies to make sure that drive
Very soon, the prompt indicated by the drive gas gas pressure is between 350 and
message of [Calibration (O2) pressure gauge is lower 450 kPa.
Failure! Please try again.] is than 200 kPa.
displayed. Zero point error occurs to the Replace the monitor board.
airway pressure gauge or
PEEP pressure sensor. Refer
to 4.2.4Check the Sensor
Zero Point.

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After [Start] is selected, The sampling line of at least Re-connect the sensor sampling
ventilation sound is heard. one out of the airway line.
Very soon, the prompt pressure sensor and PEEP
message of [Calibration pressure sensor is not
Failure! Please try again.] is connected or is connected
displayed. improperly. Refer to
5.4Troubleshoot Sensor and
Valve Related Failures by
Using the Valves-test Tool.
The maximum pressure Replace the expiratory valve
which the PEEP valve assembly.
produces is less than 95
cmH2O. Refer to
5.4Troubleshoot Sensor and
Valve Related Failures by
Using the Valves-test Tool.
1. The pneumatic circuit 1. Check the pneumatic circuit
connection between the connection between the
anesthesia machine anesthesia machine calibration
calibration device and the device and the monitor board.
monitor board has an error. Re-connect the pneumatic
2. The communication circuit if necessary.
connection between the 2. Check the communication
anesthesia machine connection between the
calibration device and the anesthesia machine calibration
anesthesia machine has an device and the anesthesia
error. machine. Or re-connect them to
3. The settings of the ensure normal communication.
anesthesia machine If the problem persists, replace
calibration device have an the communication cable.
error. 3. Check the settings of the
anesthesia machine calibration
device. Make settings again if
necessary.
About 15 minutes after Calibration data are not Replace the monitor board.
calibration is started, the correct. Refer to 4.2.6Check
prompt message of the Pressure Sensor
[Calibration Failure! Please Accuracy.
try again.] is displayed.

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4.3.4 Electronic Flowmeter Calibration (factory)

NOTE
z Before calibrating the electronic flowmeter, verify if the electronic flowmeter
configuration displayed is same to the actual flowmeter configuration of the
anesthesia machine at the start-up. Make sure that no technical alarm occurs. If
there is, eliminate the technical alarm as per 5Troubleshooting and then perform
calibration.
z When replacing the electronic flowmeter board or the flow restricting device of the
electronic flowmeter, or detecting that the deviation between the measured value of
the electronic flowmeter and that of the standard flow measurement device exceeds
10% or 0.1 L/min (whichever is greater), you need to calibrate the electronic
flowmeter again.

4.3.4.1 Calibration Procedures

NOTE
z Before calibrating the electronic flowmeter, make sure that the breathing system
leak test in mechanical ventilation mode is already passed, so as to ensure that all
the gases flowing through the electronic flowmeter module pass through the low
flow inlet of the anesthesia machine calibration device.
z When calibrating the electronic flowmeter of one gas, turn off other gases or
disconnect other gas supplies.

1. Perform leak test of the breathing system in mechanical ventilation mode and make sure
that the test is passed.
2. Zero the anesthesia machine calibration device as per the method for factory flow
calibration.
3. Use communication cable B to connect the calibration communication connector of the
calibration device with that of the anesthesia machine (also the CIS power connector), as
shown below.

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 Calibration communication Communication cable B
connector of the anesthesia machine
4. Connect the low flow inlet of the calibration device to the fresh gas port of the
anesthesia machine breathing system through breathing tube.

Low flow inlet (0 to 15 L/min) Low flow outlet (0 to 15 L/min)

5. In case of calibrating N2O electronic flowmeter, first disconnect O2 from the electronic
flowmeter so as to eliminate the effect of O2-N2O cut-off valve and O2-N2O chain
linkage onto N2O electronic flowmeter calibration. To do this, remove the rear panel of
the anesthesia machine, you can see that O2 is divided into two pathways through the Y
piece, one to the O2-N2O cut-off valve and the other to the flowmeter. Unplug the tube
leading to the flowmeter and plug the outlet of the Y piece.
6. Press the “MODE” key on the control panel of the calibration device and select
“Calibration Flowmeter” to access the electronic flowmeter calibration display, as
shown below.
Currently measured flow Measured gas selected

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 7. Select gas type through the “GAS” key on the panel to make sure that the gas selected is
same to that actually used for calibration.

NOTE
z The gas type selected on the anesthesia machine calibration device must be same to
that actually used for calibration. Failing to comply with this will lead to invalid
calibration.

8 Make that the anesthesia machine is in standby mode. Select the [Maintenance]
shortcut key → [Factory Maintenance >>] → enter the required password → [Factory
Cal. >>] → [Flowmeter Zero Cal. >>] to access the [Flowmeter Zero Cal.] menu.
9. Turn the flow control to cause the reading on the calibration device to be same to the preset
value of calibration point required in the [Flowmeter Zero Cal.] menu.
10 After calibration, refer to 4.2.7Check the Electronic Flowmeter Accuracy to test the
effectiveness of electronic flowmeter calibration.

4.3.4.2 Commonly-encountered Problems and Recommended Actions

Failure description Possible cause Recommended action

The calibration error During calibration, the A/D value of the 1. Calibrate again.
alarm occurs during sensor crosses the range. 2. If the alarm is not cancelled
calibration. after repeated calibrations,
replace the flow restricting
device of the electronic
flowmeter or replace the
electronic flowmeter board
and then calibrate again.
The electronic 1. During calibration, the gas flow is 1. Restart the anesthesia
flowmeter provides failed to be adjusted to the preset value. machine and electronic
inaccurate 2. The electronic flowmeter is not flowmeter and then perform
measurement after restarted after calibration. measurement again. If the
calibration. 3. Not calibrations of all gases are measured value is still
completed. inaccurate, calibrate again.
4. During calibration, the needle valve of 2. Before calibration, turn off
some gas supply is not fully turned off. the needle valve of the gas
supply .

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After calibration, the 1. The calibration data of some gas is 1. Calibrate again.
alarm of “Flowmeter blank. It is possible that complete 2. Set tube configuration
Cal. Data Error 01” calibration procedures are not followed again. If the alarm still exists
occurs. for the gas. after setting, calibrate again.
2. The tube configuration of electronic
flowmeter is changed improperly.
After calibration, the 1. The A/D value of gas calibration data Calibrate again.
alarm of “Flowmeter crosses the range.
Cal. Data Error 02” 2. The A/D value of gas calibration data
occurs. does not increase with the increase of
flow.

4.3.5 Pressure and Flow Zeroing (factory)

During the operation of the anesthesia machine, pressure and flow are zeroed automatically at
a specific interval. You can also zero pressure and flow manually in the factory maintenance
menu. Manual zeroing can eliminate the measurement deviations caused by zero offset
immediately. This system provides the function of pressure and flow automatic zeroing at a
specific interval.

4.3.5.1 Zeroing Procedures

1. Select the [Maintenance] shortcut key → [Factory Maintenance >>] → enter the
required password → [Factory Cal. >>] → [Paw and Flow Zero Cal. >>]. The
message [Zeroing] is prompted.
2. If pressure and flow zeroing is passed, the message [Zeroing Completed!] is displayed.
If pressure and flow zeroing is failed, the message [Zeroing Failure! Please try again.]
is displayed.

NOTE
z In case of zeroing failure, other faults may exist. You must isolate and eliminate the
problem.

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4.3.5.2 Troubleshoot Pressure and Flow Zeroing Failure

In case of zeroing failure, troubleshoot as follows:

1. Set the anesthesia machine to manual ventilation or standby mode. Turn off fresh gas.
Unplug the breathing tubes in the breathing system, causing the inspiration and
expiration connectors to open to the air. Bleed the residual gas inside the bellows. Make
sure that there is no flow or pressure entering the flow or pressure sensors inside the
machine.
2. Check if the zero points of the sensors are normal by referring to 4.2.4Check the Sensor
Zero Point.
3. If a zero point error is detected, unplug the sensor sampling line to eliminate the effects
caused by sampling line occlusion or three-way valve. If zero point is still out of the
range, the monitor board is faulty. Replace the monitor board.
4. If zero points of the sensors are correct but zeroing is still failed, the three-way valve
assembly is faulty. Replace the three-way valve assembly.

4.3.6 Electronic Flowmeter Zeroing (factory)

After the gas supply is disconnected, if the pointer of the pressure gauge returns to zero but
the electronic flowmeter still displays flow, it is possible that zero offset occurs to the
electronic flowmeter’s sensor. Generally, you can zero the flowmeter manually to eliminate
the measurement deviation caused by zero offset immediately.

4.3.6.1 Zeroing Procedures

1. Select the [Maintenance] shortcut key → [Factory Maintenance >>] → enter the
required password → [Factory Cal. >>] → [Flowmeter Zero Cal. >>]. The message
[Zeroing] is prompted.
2. If flowmeter zeroing is passed, the message [Zeroing Completed!] is displayed. If
flowmeter zeroing is failed, the message [Zeroing Failure! Please try again.] is
displayed.

NOTE
z In case of zeroing failure, other faults may exist. You must isolate and eliminate the
problem.

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4.3.6.2 Troubleshoot Electronic Flowmeter Zeroing Failure

In case of zeroing failure, troubleshoot as follows:

1. Disconnect the gas supplies. After bleeding the residual gas inside the machine (or after
adjusting the flowmeter to cause the pointer of the pressure gauge to go to zero),
perform zeroing again.
2. If zeroing is completed, we can conclude that zeroing failure is caused by the three-way
valve mechanical fault. Replace the three-way valve assembly.
3. If zeroing is still failed, we can conclude that zeroing is caused by the three-way valve
hardware circuit fault or electronic flowmeter board fault. Replace the three-way valve
assembly or electronic flowmeter board.

4.3.7 O2 Sensor Calibration (optional)

NOTE
z Calibrate the O2 sensor again when a great dviation of O2 concentration
monitored value occurs or when the O2 senosr or monitor board is replaced.
z Before calibration, observe if the O2 sensor displays numerics on the measure
screen. If not, confirm that the O2 measure switch is turned on, check the O2
sensor connection line, or replace the O2 sensor unitl measure numerics are
displayed.

4.3.7.1 Calibration Procedures

For details, refer to the section about O2 sensor calibration in the Operator’s Manual.

4.3.7.2 Commonly-encountered Problems and Recommended Actions

Failure description Possible cause Recommended action

After [Start] is If the alarm [O2 Sensor Connect the O2 sensor.
selected, calibration Unconnected] is displayed, it
failure is prompted indicates that O2 sensor is not
very soon. connected.
Select the [Maintenance] shortcut key Set the O2 sensor to ON.
→ [User Maintenance >>] → [Set
O2 Sensor Monitoring >>]. The O2
sensor is set to OFF.

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 O2 supply pressure is insufficient Change or connect the gas supply
(lower than 200 kPa). and make sure that O2 supply
pressure is sufficient.
21% O2 calibration is not completed Perform 21% O2 calibration
before 100% O2 calibration. followed by 100% O2 calibration.
Calibration failure is O2% count value is not within the Replace the O2 sensor.
prompted about 3 normal range (450 to 2700). Select the
minutes after [Maintenance] shortcut key →
calibration is [Factory Maintenance >>] →
started. [Diagnostic Test >>] → [Display A/D
Channels] → [Ventilator >>] to
access the [Display A/D Channels—
Ventilator] menu.

4.3.8 CO2 Calibration (factory)

4.3.8.1 Preparations
Prepare the following before doing the calibration:
„ Gas cylinder: one or more cylinders filled with 3% , 4%, 5%, 6% , or 7% CO2
„ T-shape connector
„ Samping line

4.3.8.2 Calibration Procedures

NOTE
z During the calibration, selecting [Calibrate] again does not take effect or exit the
calibration menu. Other operations than menu options are disabled until the end of
calibration.

Calibrate as follows:
1. Make sure that the CO2 module is already warmed up.
2. Select the [Maintenance] shortcut key → [Factory Maintenance >>] → enter the
required password → [Module Cal. >>] → [Gas Module Cal. >>] → [CO2 Module
Cal.].
3. Check the airway and make sure that there are no occlusions or leaks.
‹ Vent the sampling line to the air and check that the current rate is approximately
150 mL/min.If the deviation is great, it means that the airway is occluded. Check
the airway for occlusions.

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 ‹ Block the gas inlet of the sampling line. The current rate should drop rapidly and
the message of airway occlusion should be prompted. Otherwise, it means that the
airway leaks. Check the airway for leakage.
4. Wait for the sensor temperature to reach and stay at 35ºC.
5. Select [Zero] to start zeroing.
6. Connect the gas cylinder to the sampling line using a T-shape connector, as shown
below.

Open to the air

Pressure relief
valve
Anesthesia
Sampling line machine

Gas cylinder

7. Vent the sampling line to CO2 opening the cylinder pressure relief valve.
8. In the [CO2 Module Cal.] menu, enter the vented CO2 concentration in the [CO2]
field.
9. In the [CO2 Module Cal.] menu, the measured CO2 concentration, barometric pressure,
sensor temperature and current pump rate are displayed. After the measured CO2
concentration becomes stable, select [CO2 % Cal.] to calibrate the CO2 module.
10. After a successful calibration, the screen shows [Calibration Completed!]. Otherwise,
the message [Calibration Failure! Please try again.] is displayed. In this case, you
need to do the calibration again.

4.3.8.3 Commonly-encountered Problems and Recommended Actions

Failure description Possible cause Recommended action

Calibration is not 1. The module is damaged. 1. Return the module to factory for
completed. 2. The difference between the set repair.
AG calibration concentration and 2. The difference between the standard
the selected standard AG gas concentration and the set
concentration is too great. calibration concentration can not
exceed 40% of the standard gas
concentration.

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4.3.9 AG Calibration (factory)

4.3.9.1 Preparations
Prepare the following before doing the calibration:
„ Gas cylinder: filled with a certain standard gas or mixed gas. Gas concentration should
meet the following requirements: AA>1.5%, CO2>1.5%, N2O>40%, O2>40%, of which
AA represents an anesthetic agent.
„ T-shape connector
„ Sampling line
„ Gas bag

4.3.9.2 Calibration Procedures

Calibrate as follows:
1. Make sure that the system is not Standby and the AG module is in [Measure] state.
2. Wait for the AG module to be fully warmed up.
3. Select the [Maintenance] shortcut key → [Factory Maintenance >>] → enter the
required password → [Module Cal. >>] → [Gas Module Cal. >>] → [AG Module
Cal.].
4. Check the airway and make sure that there are no occlusions or leaks.
Vent the sampling line to the air and check whether the current rate and set rate are
approximately the same. If the deviation is great, it means that the airway is occluded.
Check the airway for occlusions.
Block the gas inlet of the sampling line. The current rate should drop rapidly and the
message of airway occlusion is prompted. Otherwise, it means that the airway leaks.
Check the airway for leakage.
5. Connect the gas cylinder, gas bag and sampling line using a T-shape connector as shown
below.

Pressure relief
valve AG module
Sampling line

Gas bag
Gas
cylinder

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 6. Vent the sampling line to a certain standard gas opening the cylinder pressure relief
valve.
7. In the [AG Module Cal.] menu, the measured gas concentration and flow are displayed.
If the difference between the measured gas concentration and the actual one is very
small, a calibration is not needed.
If the difference is great, you should perform a calibration.
8. Enter the vented gas concentrations.
9. Select [Calibrate] to start a calibration.
10. After a successful calibration, the screen shows [Calibration Completed!]. Otherwise,
the message [Calibration Failure! Please try again.] is displayed. In this case, you
need to do the calibration again.

NOTE
z If the calibration fails, you can select [Defaults] to restore the factory default
calibration values. If the deviation is great, select [Calibrate] again to do a
calibration.
z If the calibration still fails, replace the AG module.

4.3.9.3 Commonly-encountered Problems and Recommended Actions

Failure description Possible cause Recommended action

Calibration menu is The AG module is not fully warmed up Wait for the AG module to be
inaccessible. or not in measure mode. fully warmed up and then access
the calibration menu.
Calibration is not 1. The module is damaged. 1. Return the module to factory
completed. 2. The difference between the set AG for repair.
calibration concentration and the 2. The difference between the
selected standard AG concentration is standard gas concentration and
too great. the set calibration concentration
can not exceed 25% of the
standard gas concentration.

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4.3.10 O2 Module Calibration (factory)

4.3.10.1 Preparations

Calibrate the O2 module once a year or when the measured value has a great deviation.
Prepare the following before doing the calibration:
„ Gas cylinder: filled with a certain standard gas or mixed gas. O2 concentration should be
greater than 30%.
„ T-shape connector
„ Sampling line
„ Gas bag

4.3.10.2 Calibration Procedures

NOTE
z Do not press the gas bag during the calibration.
z Do not calibrate the O2 module when there are significant leaks in the airway.
z Make sure that the gas bag is not empty during the calibration.
z In case of calibration failure, select [Calibrate] again to do a calibration.
z If the calibration still fails, replace the O2 module.

Calibrate as follows:
1. Make sure that the system is not Standby and the AG module is in [Measure] state.
2. Wait for the AG module to be fully warmed up.
3. Select the [Maintenance] shortcut key → [Factory Maintenance >>] → enter the
required password → [Factory Cal. >>] → [Gas Module Cal. >>] → [O2 Module
Cal.].
4. Check the airway and make sure that there are no occlusions or leaks.
Vent the sampling line to the air and check whether the current rate and set rate are
approximately the same. If the deviation is great, it means that the airway is occluded.
Check the airway for occlusions.
Block the gas inlet of the sampling line. The current rate should drop rapidly and the
message of airway occlusion is prompted. Otherwise, it means that the airway leaks.
Check the airway for leakage.

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 5. Connect the gas cylinder, gas bag and sampling line using a T-shape connector as shown
below.
6. Vent the sampling line to a certain standard gas opening the cylinder pressure relief
valve. Set the calibration value to the O2 concentration of the standard gas.

Pressure relief
valve
AG module
Sampling line

Gas bag

Gas cylinder

7. Select [Calibrate] to start a calibration.

8. After a successful calibration, the screen shows [Calibration Completed!]. Otherwise,
the message [Calibration Failure! Please try again.] is displayed. In this case, you
need to do the calibration again.

4.3.10.3 Commonly-encountered Problems and Recommended Actions

Failure description Possible cause Recommended action

Calibration menu is The AG module is not fully warmed up Wait for the AG module to be
inaccessible. or not in measure mode. fully warmed up and then
access the calibration menu.
Calibration is not 1. The module is damaged. 1. Return the module to factory
completed. 2. The difference between the set O2 for repair.
calibration concentration and the 2. The difference between the
selected standard O2 concentration is standard gas concentration and
too great. the set calibration concentration
can not exceed 25% of the
standard gas concentration.

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