Philips V200 User Manual
Chapter 9
Alarms
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Alarm Indicators
Figure 9-4: Alarm and Status Indicators
Normal
The Normal indicator remains lit with a steady green light as long as there are
no active or auto reset alarm conditions present.
no active or auto reset alarm conditions present.
Alarm High
The Alarm High indicator visually indicates a high priority alarm. When a high
priority alarm condition exists, this indicator flashes red and an audible five
tone sequence sounds until the condition is corrected or reset.
priority alarm condition exists, this indicator flashes red and an audible five
tone sequence sounds until the condition is corrected or reset.
Alarm Med/Low
The Alarm Med/Low indicator visually indicates a medium or low priority alarm.
When a medium priority alarm condition exists, this indicator will flash yellow
and an audible three tone sequence will be heard until the condition is
corrected. When a low priority alarm condition exists, this indicator remains lit
with a steady yellow light, until the alarm is reset.
When a medium priority alarm condition exists, this indicator will flash yellow
and an audible three tone sequence will be heard until the condition is
corrected. When a low priority alarm condition exists, this indicator remains lit
with a steady yellow light, until the alarm is reset.
Vent Inop
The Vent Inop indicator signals the operator that the ventilator is not capable
of supporting ventilation and requires service. During a ventilator inoperative
condition, the ventilator enters a safe state, where the safety valve is opened
and new alarm condition detection is discontinued. If the ventilator is attached
to a patient when this condition is detected, the ventilator must be replaced
immediately.
of supporting ventilation and requires service. During a ventilator inoperative
condition, the ventilator enters a safe state, where the safety valve is opened
and new alarm condition detection is discontinued. If the ventilator is attached
to a patient when this condition is detected, the ventilator must be replaced
immediately.
WARNING:
WARNING:
Normal
Alarm Med/Low
Alarm High
Vent
Inop
Inop
Safety
Valve
Valve