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B. Braun Perfusor Space: troubleshooting and error codes

The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 35 documented symptoms for the B. Braun Perfusor Space, with 73 ranked causes, 153 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 77 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Symptoms

Unit fails post-repair checks patient safety

Device does not pass one or more required checks after repair or calibration

Ranked causes

1. Incorrect or incomplete repair execution (common)
2. Visual defects in housing or components (occasional)
3. Mechanical wear or misalignment (occasional)
4. Functional test failures (occasional)
5. Syringe recognition malfunction (occasional)
6. Excessive syringe leakage at stopping (occasional)
7. Syringe alarm malfunction (occasional)
8. Pressure stage measurements out of tolerance (occasional)
9. Motor power limitation test fails (occasional)
10. Housing version mismatch or incompatibility (rare)

First check

Visual inspection of operating unit

Test point: Front cover, LC-display area, keyboard foil, magnets on operating unit, metal pins on upper housing, rear panel
Expected: No deep scratches, readable display, clean interior, tight magnet/pin fit, no damage to rear panel

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Blue LEDs flashing periodically in SpaceStation or connected device

Blue LEDs flash periodically when pump is placed in SpaceStation or connected to device communicating with pump, indicating connectivity loss

Ranked causes

1. Contaminants on connector P2 (common)
2. Damaged contact surface on P2 connector (occasional)
3. Cold or broken soldering joints on P2 connector (occasional)
4. Damaged PCB or broken CAN-Components (rare)

First check

Inspect connector P2 contact surfaces for contamination

Test point: Connector P2
Expected: Clean, no visible contamination

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Battery cover open patient safety

Operating alarm triggered; infusion stops, red LED flashes, staff call triggered

Ranked causes

1. Battery compartment cover not correctly closed (common)
2. Magnet in battery cover missing (occasional)
3. Battery cover not recognized by battery module (rare)

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Battery discharged

Operating alarm; infusion stops, red LED flashes, audible signal released, staff call triggered

Ranked causes

1. Device not connected to mains long enough (common)
2. Connector P2 corroded or defective (occasional)
3. Battery module defective (occasional)

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Battery nearly discharged

Pre-alarm triggered when battery charge is low; beep sounds and message displays

Ranked causes

1. Device not connected to mains long enough (common)
2. Battery connector P2 corroded or defective (occasional)
3. Battery module defective or too old (occasional)

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Blue LED flashing on pump

Continuous or intermittent blue LED flashing on Operating Unit indicates CAN bus communication error

Ranked causes

1. CAN lists for 2 seconds after pushing into a Station (common)
2. Duplicate address assignment (occasional)
3. CAN dead - Duplicate serial number (occasional)

First check

Power cycle SpaceStation

Test point: Mains supply
Expected: Fault remedied after disconnecting and reconnecting

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Device alarm 1010/2010 occurs

Flash memory takes too long to store data when pump is turned off, or alarm occurs after software update

Ranked causes

1. Flash memory takes too long to store data from RAM on older motherboards (common)
2. New algorithm in software N calculates reduced allowed time frame for storing to flash memory (occasional)
3. Memory module defective due to high age or extended operation (rare)

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Drive blocked patient safety

Operating alarm; infusion stops, red LED flashes, audible signal and staff call triggered

Ranked causes

1. Drive manually blocked (common)
2. Driving force too low (occasional)
3. Drive physically damaged (occasional)

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Functional test: Device not operating after startup patient safety

Device fails to complete self-test sequence, LED indicators not flashing, audible tones not present, or display not showing expected messages

Ranked causes

1. Device power insufficient or battery not charged (common)
2. Mechanical damage or incomplete assembly (occasional)
3. Syringe not properly inserted or piston brake malfunction (occasional)

First check

Verify battery charged during power-on self-test

Test point: Device display
Expected: Display shows "Self test active"
Tools: Power Supply SP

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Operating unit does not contact both magnets caution

Gap visible between operating unit and upper housing magnet after assembly; affects magnetic alignment

Ranked causes

1. Incorrect hinge plate positioning (common)
2. Operating unit not aligned with magnets on right side (common)
3. Operating unit not aligned with magnets on left side (occasional)

First check

Close operating unit and verify magnet contact

Test point: Operating unit to upper housing magnets
Expected: Operating unit held by both magnets with no visible gap

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Push-button has no contact patient safety

Operating alarm; device cannot detect syringe push-button engagement

Ranked causes

1. Negative pressure in syringe system (occasional)
2. Syringe removed without opening syringe holder (occasional)
3. Push-button sensor defective (rare)

3 corrective actions and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Battery age determination and check

Read batch number from battery label to determine age; replace if older than 4 years or perform battery check.

Ranked causes

1. Battery older than 4 years (occasional)
2. Battery fails capacity check (occasional)

First check

Open battery compartment and read batch number from label

Test point: Battery type plate
Expected: Batch code visible and readable

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Calibration: After software update

Device requires reconfiguration and calibration following a firmware update to ensure proper operation and apply customer settings

Ranked causes

1. Software update installed on device (common)
2. Incompatible HiBaSeD service program version (occasional)

First check

Verify HiBaSeD service program version matches unit software

Test point: Service Program Help > Info
Expected: HiBaSeD version compatible with installed unit software per Table 1-2
Tools: HiBaSeD service program

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Calibration: Housing lower part replacement and shielding plate rework caution

Procedure for replacing lower housing (Valox to Romiloy material transfer) and reworking shielding plate cutout for compatibility with new housing web

Ranked causes

1. Lower housing material change from Valox to Romiloy adds web requiring shielding plate rework (common)
2. Old shielding plate must be reworked if reused with new lower housing Romiloy version (common)

First check

Heat rating plate on old lower housing evenly with hot air

Test point: Rating plate surface on old lower housing
Expected: Plate heated uniformly without scorching; approx. 8 s heating duration

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Device alarm 1013/2013 occurs

Update of motherboard to higher software version fails during process, with red LED blinking or all three LEDs lit

Ranked causes

1. Flash memory incorrectly programmed during failed update (common)
2. Damaged motherboard with incorrectly programmed flash memory (occasional)

First check

Observe LED status on device front

Test point: Red LED on front
Expected: Red LED blinking followed by device alarm 1013/2013 (State 1), or alarm without LED blinking (State 2), or alarm with all three LEDs (State 3)

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Device update failure or incomplete update caution

Software update does not complete when using Space Station or standalone update procedure, or pumps do not power down after update

Ranked causes

1. Excessive number of devices updated simultaneously (common)
2. CAN cable disconnected before pumps power down (occasional)

First check

Count number of devices and verify within serial number limits

Test point: Device serial number plate
Expected: Total devices to update does not exceed Table 1-1 limits for device serial numbers
Tools: Table 1-1 reference

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Malfunction of claws patient safety

Operating alarm; syringe piston not recognized or claws/drive damaged; infusion stops

Ranked causes

1. Syringe piston not recognized (common)
2. Claws or claw drive damaged (occasional)

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Motor power limitation failure patient safety

Drive does not stop with 'Drive blocked' alarm when testing motor power at designated pressure stages

Ranked causes

1. Motor power test adapter not properly installed (occasional)
2. Motor drive circuit or power limiting circuit malfunction (rare)

First check

Prepare motor power test adapter

Test point: Syringe gauge and test adapter
Expected: Push-button plate removed; threaded end inserted into adapter; #LehreOPS50 syringe type selected

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Syringe recognition not working patient safety

Device fails to recognize syringe gauge after insertion; FuP value out of tolerance range (29.6-30.4)

Ranked causes

1. Syringe holder miscalibration (common)
2. Syringe holder connection to processor PCB defective (rare)

First check

Insert syringe gauge and access Service Info

Test point: Service Info display
Expected: FuP value displayed in right corner

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Battery status check failure caution

Battery does not charge properly or does not reach 1/3 charge threshold before full discharge detection

Ranked causes

1. Battery charging circuit defect or degraded battery (common)

First check

Check battery initial charge state

Test point: Battery indicator display
Expected: Battery at least 1/3 charged for test to proceed

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Calibration: Battery fixation retrofit

Improved battery fixation for devices up to serial number 91061 to prevent wear of battery contacting from vibrations

Ranked causes

1. Wear of battery contacting from vibration in older pumps (occasional)

First check

Remove battery compartment cover and battery module

Test point: Battery compartment
Expected: Battery module removed

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Calibration: Piston brake motor assembly installation caution

Assembly procedure for piston brake motor into housing bottom part with syringe holder spring and guide rail, with torque-dependent tightening steps

Ranked causes

1. Piston brake motor requires proper assembly torque based on housing material version (common)

First check

Identify housing material version (Valox old or Romiloy new)

Test point: Lower housing labeling side
Expected: Romiloy material has imprint '2' starting Q4 2021 for identification

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Calibration: Pressure Stages Test high voltage

Measure and verify pressure thresholds at pressure stages 1, 3, 6, and 8 using strain gauge and motor power adapter.

Ranked causes

1. Pressure stage calibration out of tolerance (unknown)

First check

Insert syringe gauge with push-button plate and select pressure stage 1

Test point: Syringe gauge and device menu
Expected: Syringe type "#LehreOPS50" selected, rate 200 mL/h, pressure stage 1 active

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Calibration: Processor PCB and syringe wing sensor installation caution

Installation of processor PCB, shielding plate, and syringe wing sensor into housing bottom with torque-dependent fastening steps

Ranked causes

1. Processor PCB and EMC shielding require correct torque based on housing material (common)

First check

Verify shielding plate rework if reusing old plate with new housing

Test point: Old shielding plate dimensions
Expected: Cutout extended at marked position to clear new housing web and sit flush

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Calibration: Stopping Distance Test

Verify device stops infusion within permissible distance; maximum two drops allowed when drive head engages plunger.

Ranked causes

1. Drive head not stopping within tolerance (unknown)

First check

Fill and prepare 3 mL syringe with water

Test point: Syringe outlet
Expected: Air completely expelled, water surface flush with outlet

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Calibration: Syringe Alarm Test patient safety

Verify pre-alarm and end-alarm functions trigger correctly; pre-alarm at ≥5 mL remaining, end-alarm when syringe empty.

Ranked causes

1. Pre-alarm threshold incorrectly configured (occasional)

First check

Fill 20 mL syringe with 5.5 mL air

Test point: Syringe volume
Expected: 5.5 mL air, select syringe type in menu

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Calibration: Syringe holder and piston brake assembly caution

Installation of syringe holder housing, circlip, carrier, bearing cover, piston brake PCB, blade, and cover with torque-dependent fastening

Ranked causes

1. Piston brake assembly requires precise torque settings and attention to sharp blade (common)

First check

Insert syringe holder housing into housing bottom

Test point: Housing bottom cavity for syringe holder
Expected: Holder housing fully seated and aligned

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Calibration: Syringe Recognition Test

Verify device correctly recognizes syringe diameter using test gauges; FuP value must be within tolerance.

Ranked causes

1. Syringe holder out of calibration (common)

First check

Check 9 mm diameter gauge FuP value

Test point: Service Info display, right corner
Expected: 8.6 to 9.4 (9±0.4) mm, ±0.4

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CAN communication failure in SpaceStation

All pumps in SpaceStation flash blue LED, indicating no CAN communication with SpaceCover

Ranked causes

1. Station or pump defect after isolation testing (unknown)

First check

Perform single pump in affected slot test

Test point: Affected SpaceStation slot
Expected: Communication restored with single pump

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CAN-Dead state elimination

Pump flashing when removed from SpaceStation due to CAN-Dead state or duplicate serial number

Ranked causes

1. Duplicate serial number (INR) in system (occasional)

First check

Connect HiBaSeD device

Test point: HiBaSeD interface
Expected: HiBaSeD connected and ready for calibration

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Device alarm - internal fault detected patient safety

Operating alarm; serious internal fault detected in system; red LED flashes, staff call triggered

Ranked causes

1. Serious internal fault in system (unknown)

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Mount connector gasket P2 (self-adhesive)

Install protective gasket onto P2 connector enclosure to protect from contaminants

Ranked causes

1. Need for P2 connector protection during service or assembly (common)

First check

Clean P2 adapter with isopropanol

Test point: P2 connector adapter surface
Expected: Clean, no residue, air dried

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Pressure regulation failure - pressure stages test patient safety

Device pressure response does not match expected values for pressure stages 1, 3, or 8 during strain gauge measurement

Ranked causes

1. Incorrect pressure calibration for stage (common)

First check

Prepare strain gauge pressure measurement

Test point: Syringe gauge with push-button plate
Expected: Syringe gauge inserted; syringe type #LehreOPS50 selected

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Rework: Battery contact strip replacement

Replace battery contact strip and circuit board assembly due to wear or damage

Ranked causes

1. Worn or damaged battery contact strip (occasional)

First check

Remove battery module

Test point: Battery compartment
Expected: Battery module removed

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Unit handed over to field after completion patient safety

When all checks pass, unit is ready for redeployment

Ranked causes

1. Successful completion of all required checks (common)

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Error codes

Code	Meaning	Trigger	Severity
`1001-1009`	Internal Error	Device operation	critical
`1010`	Device alarm on Perfusor® Space due to flash memory data storage timeout	Flash memory takes too long to store data from RAM when pump is turned off, or after software update to version N or higher	error
`1010`	Internal Error	Device operation during boot or runtime	critical
`1011-1012`	Internal Error	Device operation	critical
`1013`	Internal Error	Device operation, software update, or impact damage	critical
`1013`	Device alarm on Perfusor® Space due to failed motherboard software update	Update of motherboard to higher software version fails during update process	error
`1014-1016`	Loudspeaker error	Device attempting to produce audible alarms or signals	warning
`1017`	KuP switchoff path defect (K_SM_CLK)	Device attempting to power off	critical
`1018`	ADC pressure out of range	Device operation during pressure measurement	error
`1019`	Internal Error	Device operation	critical
`1020`	FUP Flash Memory Error	Device operation during software management	critical
`1021`	FUP different version KuP to FuP	Device operation with mismatched firmware versions	warning
`1022`	FUP pressure zero test fail	Device calibration or operation	error
`1023`	FUP pressure offset test fail	Device calibration or operation	error
`1024`	FUP EA key closed too long (20 seconds)	User holds emergency/alarm key depressed for extended duration	warning
`1025-1041`	Internal Error	Device operation	critical
`1042-1051`	FUP Syncdata KuP	Device operation during synchronization	error
`1052-1053`	Internal Error	Device operation	critical
`1060-1087`	TCI Error	Device operation with TCI therapy and special settings enabled	error
`1088-1090`	Internal Error	Device operation	critical
`1100`	Timebase too fast	Device operation during timing verification	critical
`1101`	Timebase too slow	Device operation during timing verification	critical
`1102`	Timebase fail	Device operation during timing verification	critical
`1103`	Keyboard High	Device operation during keyboard scanning	error
`1104`	EA_KEY defect (≥25 seconds)	Emergency/alarm key held depressed for 25 seconds or longer	warning
`1105`	No keydecode	Device attempting to process keyboard input	error
`1106`	ROM Romtest defect Software	Device operation during ROM verification	critical
`1107`	ROM Program defect	Device operation during ROM verification	critical
`1108`	Internal Error	Device operation	critical
`1109`	MPU_Test failed	Device operation during microprocessor verification	critical
`1110`	RAM_Test failed	Device operation during RAM verification	critical
`1111`	KUP active reset	Voltage supply interruption during device operation	warning
`1112-1114`	Internal Error	Device operation	critical
`1115`	Drive too fast	Device operation during motor control	critical
`1116`	Drive too slow	Device operation during motor control	critical
`1117-1118`	Internal Error	Device operation	critical
`1119`	LCD backlight on defective	Device attempting to illuminate LCD backlight	warning
`1120`	LCD backlight off defective	Device attempting to dim LCD backlight	warning
`1121`	Red LED on defective	Device attempting to illuminate red alarm LED	warning
`1122`	Red LED off defective	Device attempting to turn off red alarm LED	warning
`1123`	Key pressed too long (without EA-Key) (≥60 seconds)	User holds a key depressed for 60 seconds or longer without using emergency/alarm key	warning
`1124-1127`	Internal Error	Unknown internal processor error condition	error
`1128`	Drive motion rightless forward	Motor drive recognition failure in forward direction	error
`1129`	Drive motion rightless backward	Motor drive recognition failure in backward direction	error
`1130-1159`	Internal Error	Unknown internal processor error condition	error
`1160-1162`	PCA Error	Error in relation to PCA therapy together with special settings	error
`1170-1173`	DLOCK Error	Error in relation to Datalock together with special settings	error
`1180-1185`	DRUG Error / DIFF Error	Error in relation to dose calculation together with special settings	error
`1199-1200`	Internal Error	Unknown internal processor error condition	error
`1201`	different version FuP to KuP	Software version mismatch between FuP and KuP components	error
`1202-1209`	E_ERROR_STEPMOTOR	Motor drive or direction of rotation recognition failure	error
`1210-1218`	E_ERROR_DCMOTOR	Piston brake drive fault	error
`1220`	Syringe holder defect	Syringe holder or potentiometer defect detected	error
`1221`	Syringe change timeout	Syringe change operation exceeded timeout period	warning
`1222`	Plunger plate sensor defective	Missing protection cap at drive head or light barrier of plunger plate sensor defective	error
`1236-1238`	Internal Error	Unknown internal processor error condition	error
`1239`	plunger plate sensor defective	Light barrier of plunger plate sensor defective	error
`1240-1255`	Internal Error	Unknown internal processor error condition	error
`1260-1289`	TCI Error	Error in relation to TCI therapy together with special settings	error
`1290-1301`	Internal Error	Unknown internal processor error condition	error
`1320-1328`	RTM Error	Error in relation to Ramp and Tapper therapy together with special settings	error
`1340-1344`	INTBOL Error	Error in relation to Interval Bolus therapy together with special settings	error
`1360-1363`	PGM Error	Error in relation to Program Mode therapy together with special settings	error
`1380-1421`	Internal Error	Unknown internal processor error condition	error
`2010`	Device alarm on Infusomat® Space due to flash memory data storage timeout	Flash memory takes too long to store data from RAM when pump is turned off, or after software update to version N or higher	error
`2013`	Device alarm on Infusomat® Space due to failed motherboard software update	Update of motherboard to higher software version fails during update process	error
`8000-8049`	Invalid Message / Invalid TCI Input	Error in relation to TCI therapy together with special settings	warning
`8100-8102`	TOM Error	Error in relation to Take over Mode together with special settings	error
`9000-9999`	Internal Error	Unknown internal processor error condition	error
`Alarm / drive blocked`	Motor power limitation or drive mechanism obstruction detected	Motor reaches maximum power limit or drive head cannot move under load	error
`Alarm / pressure high`	Downstream occlusion detected or pressure limit exceeded	Pressure measurement exceeds programmed stage limit during infusion	warning
`Calibration error`	Calibration did not terminate successfully	Error occurs during claw or syringe holder calibration steps	error
`Calibration interrupted`	Calibration process did not complete successfully	User interrupts calibration or system error occurs during procedure	warning
`CAN Error Code 1`	Duplicate serial number in system	CAN bus reports duplicate serial number (INR)	warning
`CAN Error Code 2`	Duplicate address assigned in system	CAN bus address assignment conflict	warning
`Drive blocked`	Motor drive stalled or blocked by excessive load	Motor unable to advance syringe due to resistance exceeding motor power limit at given pressure stage	warning
`Pressure high`	Pressure detected exceeds stage-specific threshold	Strain gauge pressure exceeds programmed limit during infusion at selected pressure stage	warning

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