Anesthesia machines

Datex-Ohmeda Aespire 7900: troubleshooting and error codes

The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 72 documented symptoms for the Datex-Ohmeda Aespire 7900, with 149 ranked causes, 163 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 90 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Symptoms

High pressure leak caution

Pressurized gas leaking from high-pressure system components (cylinders, pipeline, relief valves, gauges)

Ranked causes

1. Pipeline leak (occasional)
2. O2 flush valve defect (occasional)
3. System switch leak (occasional)
4. Cylinder not installed properly (common)
5. Cylinder gauge malfunction (occasional)
6. Cylinder gasket failure (occasional)
7. Relief valve leak (occasional)

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AC LED not on

AC power indicator LED does not illuminate

Ranked causes

1. Power cord issue (common)
2. AC power outlet problem (common)
3. Circuit breaker tripped (common)
4. 50-pin cable front panel to CPU board disconnected (occasional)
5. Power supply board fault (occasional)
6. Membrane switch LED fault (occasional)

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High intrinsic PEEP during ventilation patient safety

Excessive positive end-expiratory pressure measured in breathing circuit

Ranked causes

1. Pressure transducer out of calibration (common)
2. APL (Adjustable Pressure Limit) valve stuck (occasional)
3. Exhalation or pop-off valve stuck (occasional)
4. Scavenging system failure (occasional)
5. Breathing circuit obstruction (occasional)
6. Flow control valve bleed orifice problem (rare)

First check

Run transducer calibration

Expected: Calibration completes successfully

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No display on console

EL display panel shows no information or is dim

Ranked causes

1. Display contrast too low (common)
2. Display cable loose or disconnected (common)
3. EL display panel failure (occasional)
4. Power supply failure (occasional)
5. CPU board failure (rare)
6. System switch failure (occasional)

First check

Check display contrast setting

Expected: Display appears normal after adjustment

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No ventilation from machine patient safety

Ventilator fails to deliver any air flow to patient

Ranked causes

1. Flow sensor calibration error (common)
2. Bellows drive gas low pressure (common)
3. Flow control valve failure (occasional)
4. Bellows assembly failure (occasional)
5. Breathing circuit leak (common)
6. Exhalation valve or drive pressure pop-off valve failure (occasional)

First check

Run flow sensor calibration

Expected: Calibration passes successfully

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Bellows does not expand or tends to collapse during ventilation patient safety

Bellows do not inflate properly; may collapse during breathing cycle

Ranked causes

1. Leak in the breathing circuit (common)
2. Bellows not installed properly (common)
3. Tear or leak in bellows (occasional)
4. Insufficient fresh gas flow (occasional)
5. Improperly functioning pressure relief valve (occasional)

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Breathing system leak detected patient safety

Pressure does not hold or decreases during leak test; bellows falls more than 100 mL/min or leak rate exceeds 200 mL/min in Service Mode

Ranked causes

1. Leak in Bag Mode components only (common)
2. Leak in Vent Mode components only (common)
3. Leak in both Bag and Vent Mode (occasional)
4. Damaged seals or misassembly in circuit module (occasional)
5. Leak in test tools or gauge (occasional)

First check

Verify AGSS operating and perform low-pressure leak test

Test point: Low-pressure circuit
Expected: Bulb remains collapsed after 30 seconds or more
Tools: Low-pressure leak test device

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Inaccurate volume ventilation patient safety

Delivered ventilation volume does not match set parameters

Ranked causes

1. Flow sensor calibration error (common)
2. Flow sensor contamination or blockage (occasional)
3. Breathing circuit valve failure (occasional)
4. Pneumatic line leak or water blockage (common)
5. Flow sensor interface board failure (rare)

First check

Run flow sensor calibration

Expected: Calibration completes successfully

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Low pressure leak without vaporizer or with vaporizer caution

Gas leaking from flowmeter system, relief valve, or bellows area

Ranked causes

1. Leaking vaporizer manifold port valve (occasional)
2. Leak at flowmeter head (occasional)
3. Leaking relief valve on vaporizer manifold (occasional)
4. Leaking flush valve (occasional)
5. Leaking system switch (occasional)

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Alarms display, but not audible patient safety

Visual alarm indicators shown but audio alarm does not sound

Ranked causes

1. Audio set too low (common)
2. Speaker cable disconnected (occasional)
3. Speaker fault (occasional)
4. CPU board fault (occasional)

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No battery

Battery power missing or insufficient

Ranked causes

1. Battery cable disconnected (common)
2. Battery power less than 7V while running on battery power (common)
3. Battery fuse blown (occasional)
4. Defective battery (occasional)

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Bellows distended and/or slips off base patient safety

Bellows overly inflated or loses seal with base

Ranked causes

1. Bellows retention problem (common)
2. Bellows assembly exhaust restricted (occasional)
3. Bellows assembly pressure relief valve problem (occasional)

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Bellows leak caution

Gas leaking through bellows assembly, diaphragm, or mounting rim connections

Ranked causes

1. Pop-off valve diaphragm not sealing properly (occasional)
2. Bellows mounting rim loose (occasional)
3. Bellows improperly mounted or damaged (occasional)

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Low pressure leak with vaporizer mounted caution

Gas leaking from vaporizer interface or low-pressure manifold connections when vaporizer is installed

Ranked causes

1. Vaporizer not installed properly (common)
2. Missing or damaged vaporizer manifold o-ring (occasional)
3. Loose fill port (occasional)

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Mains indicator not illuminating high voltage

The mains indicator on the display does not come on when AC power is connected to the machine.

Ranked causes

1. No AC power to the machine (common)
2. Fuses in display assembly's inlet module open (occasional)
3. Fuses in machine's AC inlet assembly open (occasional)

First check

Verify AC mains outlet has power

Test point: Mains outlet
Expected: AC power present

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Mains indicator not lit when power cord connected high voltage

Display mains indicator does not illuminate when AC power is connected to outlet

Ranked causes

1. No AC power to machine (common)
2. Fuse open in display assembly inlet module (common)
3. Fuse open in machine AC inlet assembly (common)

First check

Verify AC mains power presence

Test point: Mains outlet
Expected: AC power present
Tools: Multimeter or test device

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Mechanically delivered volumes decrease immediately following O2 Flush use patient safety

Tidal volume drops after oxygen flush activation

Ranked causes

1. Failure to cease Volume Compensation when Flush is used (common)
2. Flush switch connection issue (occasional)
3. CPU board fault (occasional)

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Test CPU and Memory fails

CPU integer instruction set test, CPU register(s) test, Flash ROM CRC test, or external/display RAM walking bit pattern test fails during diagnostic procedure

Ranked causes

1. CPU did not perform integer instruction set correctly or CPU register(s) failed (unknown)
2. Flash ROM memory corrupted (unknown)
3. External or display RAM memory failed (unknown)

First check

Run CPU integer instruction set and register test

Test point: Test CPU and Memory menu
Expected: Pass

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Test GIV (Gas Inlet Valve) fails

Gas inlet valve diagnostic test fails; valve does not open or close properly or manifold pressure does not drop as expected

Ranked causes

1. GIV solenoid malfunctioning or resistance incorrect (common)
2. GIV valve mechanical failure or blockage (occasional)
3. CPU board malfunctioning or voltage output insufficient (occasional)

First check

GIV close test - A/D channel reading

Test point: GIV A/D channel
Expected: Closed

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Unable to begin mechanical ventilation patient safety

Cannot initiate mechanical ventilation mode; system will not enter ventilation cycle

Ranked causes

1. Anesthesia breathing system (ABS) not fully engaged (common)
2. No O2 supply (common)
3. Defective Bag/Vent switch (occasional)

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Ventilator will not turn on when remote on/off switch is turned on and AC LED is on patient safety

Remote control switch does not activate ventilator despite AC power available

Ranked causes

1. Machine interface harness disconnected or improperly seated (common)
2. Remote on/off switch fault (occasional)
3. Power supply board fault (occasional)

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Bellows does not descend during inspiration patient safety

Bellows remain inflated; do not deflate when patient inhales

Ranked causes

1. Normal - fresh gas flow exceeds tidal volume (common)
2. Leak in breathing system (occasional)

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Breathing system leak caution

Gas leaking from CO2 absorber canister interface or canister seal

Ranked causes

1. Absorber canister not installed properly (common)
2. Soda lime dust on canister seals (occasional)

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Continuous flow of supply gas before machine is turned ON patient safety

Gas flows from outlet without activation; machine off

Ranked causes

1. External hose leak (common)
2. GIV leak (common)

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Erratic pressure waveform with slow exhalation pressure release patient safety

Pressure output irregular and exhale phase extends beyond normal

Ranked causes

1. Slight to moderate valve leakage or O-Ring seal issue (common)
2. Exhalation valve assembly misalignment or loose mounting (occasional)

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Ground resistance exceeds acceptable limits high voltage

Resistance measured between an exposed metal surface and the ground pin on the power cord exceeds 0.2 Ohms.

Ranked causes

1. Loose or corroded ground connection (common)
2. Damaged or broken ground wire in power cord (occasional)

First check

Measure resistance from exposed metal surface to power cord ground pin

Test point: Exposed metal chassis and ground pin on power cord connector
Expected: Less than 0.2 Ohms Ω, < 0.2 Ω
Tools: Ohmmeter or multimeter

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Leakage current exceeds limit high voltage

Leakage current measured with approved test device exceeds maximum specification

Ranked causes

1. Insulation breakdown or contamination (occasional)
2. Component failure in power supply (rare)

First check

Measure leakage current at 120/100 Vac

Test point: Exposed metal surfaces to ground pin
Expected: Less than 300 µAmps
Tools: Approved test device (UL, CSA, or AAMI)

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Pressure reading at minimum flow below expected

Airway pressure gauge does not reach expected pressure or shows lower than normal values during testing

Ranked causes

1. Leak in flowmeter circuit or tubing (common)
2. Gauge malfunction or incorrect reading (occasional)

First check

Verify Service Mode pressure reading at minimum fresh gas flow

Test point: Inspiratory pressure gauge
Expected: Pressure reading reaches 30 cm H2O at minimum flows greater than 200 mL/min
Tools: Pressure gauge, flowmeter

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Resistance to ground exceeds limit high voltage

Resistance between exposed metal surface and ground pin exceeds 0.2 ohm specification

Ranked causes

1. Poor ground connection or oxidation (common)
2. Broken or loose ground conductor in power cord (occasional)

First check

Measure resistance from exposed metal to ground pin

Test point: Exposed metal surface to ground pin on power cord
Expected: Less than 0.2Ω
Tools: Ohmmeter or multimeter

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Vaporizer back pressure test patient safety

O2 flow decreases more than 1 L/min when vaporizer concentration is adjusted from 0 to 1%, indicating excessive back pressure in vaporizer system

Ranked causes

1. Defective vaporizer (common)
2. Malfunction in Aespire system vaporizer manifold port valve (occasional)

First check

Set up gas scavenging system and patient circuit

Test point: AGSS, patient port, bag port
Expected: All connections complete, APL valve at minimum, Bag/Vent switch to Bag

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Aespire system vaporizer manifold port valve malfunction patient safety

O2 flow decreases more than 1 L/min with multiple vaporizers, indicating the malfunction is in the Aespire machine system rather than in individual vaporizers

Ranked causes

1. Defective vaporizer manifold port valve in Aespire system (rare)

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Auxiliary O2 flowmeter ball does not rest at bottom when flow shut off

Ball remains in flow tube instead of settling at bottom when control rotated clockwise to close

Ranked causes

1. Flowmeter obstruction or mechanical sticking (unknown)

First check

Rotate flow control clockwise to fully close

Test point: auxiliary O2 flow control
Expected: Ball rests at bottom of flow tube and does not move

Auxiliary O2 flowmeter ball does not rise smoothly on opening

Ball does not rise immediately or smoothly when flow control rotated counterclockwise

Ranked causes

1. Flowmeter obstruction or mechanical sticking (unknown)

First check

Rotate flow control counterclockwise to increase flow

Test point: auxiliary O2 flow control
Expected: Ball rises immediately and smoothly with continued rotation

Auxiliary O2 flowmeter leaks when outlet occluded

Ball does not rest at bottom of flow tube when auxiliary O2 outlet is blocked

Ranked causes

1. Internal leak in flowmeter (unknown)

First check

Occlude the auxiliary O2 outlet

Test point: auxiliary O2 outlet
Expected: Ball rests at bottom of flow tube and does not move

Battery status message not displayed on power failure patient safety

When AC power is lost, the ventilator display does not show the message 'On Battery - Power OK?' indicating battery operation.

Ranked causes

1. Battery system or display software malfunction (unknown)

First check

Disconnect AC power with system on

Test point: Power cord and battery system
Expected: Battery backup activated

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Battery voltage failure during continuous operation caution

Alarm displays in alarm display area when battery voltage check fails during normal operation

Ranked causes

1. Battery voltage below minimum threshold or battery depleted (unknown)

First check

Monitor battery voltage during operation

Test point: Battery
Expected: Voltage above minimum threshold

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Breathing system leak intermittent caution

Intermittent gas leaks from breathing circuit during operation

Ranked causes

1. ACGO O2 sense check valve failure (occasional)

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Calibration: Air needle valve minimum flow caution

Minimum flow for Air needle valve not within specification; verify no flow at tube outlet

Ranked causes

1. Air needle valve requires calibration or adjustment (common)

First check

Set system switch to Standby

Test point: System switch
Expected: Standby position

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Calibration: Altitude setting

Set altitude configuration to ensure accurate ventilator measurements; accuracy is altitude sensitive

Ranked causes

1. Altitude setting required for measurement accuracy (common)

First check

Set altitude in System Configuration menu

Test point: Altitude menu item in System Configuration
Expected: Altitude set to specific machine location in range -400 to 3600 meters meters to
Tools: Service mode menu

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Calibration: Auxiliary O2 flowmeter

Verify O2 flowmeter ball operation, flow control response, and outlet integrity

Ranked causes

1. Leak in auxiliary O2 outlet (unknown)

First check

Open O2 cylinder valve or connect O2 pipeline

Test point: O2 supply
Expected: O2 supply active

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Calibration: Bleed resistor

Automated calibration of bleed resistor at 12 pressure points after removing breathing system and Exhalation valve

Ranked causes

1. Bleed resistor requires calibration after breathing system removal (common)

First check

Remove ABS breathing system from machine

Test point: Breathing system connection
Expected: System physically removed

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Calibration: Drive gas selection caution

Configure drive gas setting (O2 or Air) to match actual pneumatic engine drive gas for correct volume calculations

Ranked causes

1. Drive gas selection must match actual drive gas used (common)

First check

Verify drive gas selection matches actual drive gas

Test point: Drive Gas menu item in System Configuration
Expected: Selection matches O2 or Air actually connected to pneumatic engine

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Calibration: Flow sensors

Calibrate inspiratory flow, expiratory flow, airway pressure and manifold pressure transducers for zero offset

Ranked causes

1. Flow sensor module requires zero offset calibration (common)

First check

Ensure flow sensor module disconnected from bulkhead

Test point: Bulkhead panel
Expected: Flow sensor module physically disconnected

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Calibration: Flow valve

Automated calibration of flow valve by monitoring manifold pressure as valve opens

Ranked causes

1. Flow valve requires calibration of opening pressure point (common)

First check

Verify Bag/Vent selection switch position

Test point: Bag/Vent selection switch
Expected: In vent position

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Calibration: N2O needle valve minimum flow patient safety

Minimum flow for N2O needle valve not within specification; N2O pilot pressure must be supplied

Ranked causes

1. N2O needle valve requires calibration or adjustment (common)

First check

Disconnect all pipeline supplies and close all cylinder valves

Test point: Pipeline connections and cylinder valves
Expected: All disconnected and closed

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Calibration: O2 needle valve minimum flow caution

Minimum flow not within specification 50±25 mL/min (dual) or 200±25 mL/min (single tube)

Ranked causes

1. O2 needle valve requires calibration or adjustment (common)

First check

Set system switch to Standby

Test point: System switch
Expected: Standby position

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Calibration: O₂ sensor

21% and 100% O₂ sensor calibration procedure using room air and 100% O₂ gas

Ranked causes

1. O₂ sensor requires calibration at altitude setting (common)

First check

Verify O₂ sensor reading in room air

Test point: O₂ sensor exposed to room air
Expected: 21% ±2%, ±2%

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Calibration: Optimal Screen Contrast

Adjust display brightness and contrast setting for optimal viewing

Ranked causes

1. Screen contrast adjustment for optimal visibility (common)

First check

Set screen contrast value

Test point: Optimal Screen Contrast menu in System Configuration
Expected: Value between 1 (low) and 10 (high) selected for optimal visibility to 10

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Calibration: Pressure sensitivity

Calibrate pressure transducer at four different pressure points for inspiratory and expiratory flow zero offsets

Ranked causes

1. Pressure sensitivity calibration required after SIB assembly or CPU board replacement (common)

First check

Flow sensor leak test step 1: Set Fresh gas flow and open APL valve

Test point: Airway pressure, inspiratory flow and expiratory flow display
Expected: Read near zero (between +0.5 and -0.5 LPM flows), ±0.5 LPM

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Calibration: Service mode entry

Enter service calibration mode to test and calibrate hardware for shipment or field service of Aespire 7900 ventilator

Ranked causes

1. Need to access service mode for hardware testing and calibration (common)

First check

Power state and entry method selection

Test point: System switch and adjustment knob
Expected: Machine powered off or in normal operation

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Calibration: VE Alarm Limits configuration

Set how ventilator minute volume (VE) alarm limits are determined (automatic or user adjustable)

Ranked causes

1. VE Alarm Limits mode configuration required (common)

First check

Select VE Alarm Limits mode

Test point: VE Alarm Limits menu item in System Configuration
Expected: User Adjustable or Automatic selected

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Check valves not functioning correctly patient safety

Inspiratory or expiratory check valve does not rise during appropriate phase or falls at wrong time

Ranked causes

1. Check valve sticking or damaged (occasional)

First check

Observe check valve operation during breathing cycle

Test point: Inspiratory and expiratory check valves
Expected: Inspiratory rises during inspiration, falls at expiration start; expiratory rises during expiration, falls at inspiration start
Tools: Visual inspection

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Display cable requires replacement caution

Display cable (long arm) needs replacement due to damage, wear, or disconnection from display assembly.

Ranked causes

1. Display cable damaged or worn (unknown)

First check

Note cable routing before removal

Test point: Display cable path through clamps and extrusion
Expected: Routing documented for reinstallation

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First vaporizer causes excessive back pressure patient safety

When testing vaporizer back pressure, O2 flow decreases more than 1 L/min and problem persists only with the first vaporizer unit when a replacement vaporizer is tested

Ranked causes

1. Defective first vaporizer (common)

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Flapper valve damaged

Free breathing valve flapper exhibits nicks, damage or debris

Ranked causes

1. Flapper valve nicked or damaged (unknown)

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Flow valve feedback signal failure during operation patient safety

Alarm displays in alarm display area when flow valve electrical feedback test fails during normal operation

Ranked causes

1. Flow valve electrical feedback signal degraded or missing in non-mechanical or mechanical ventilation state (unknown)

First check

Monitor flow valve feedback signal during non-mechanical ventilation

Test point: Flow valve feedback signal
Expected: Valid feedback signal present with valve closed

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Gas Inlet Valve fails at powerup patient safety

Alarm sounds and display shows 'Gas Inlet Valve Failure' message during powerup self test

Ranked causes

1. Gas Inlet Valve (GIV) On/Off states not responding correctly or manifold pressure out of range (unknown)

First check

Verify Gas Inlet Valve On and Off states during powerup

Test point: Gas Inlet Valve (GIV)
Expected: On and Off states transition correctly, manifold pressure within pass range

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Integrated Suction Regulator gauge out of calibration

Gauge needle does not come to rest within the zero range bracket when no suction is being supplied

Ranked causes

1. Gauge out of calibration (unknown)

First check

Adjust regulator to minimum and verify gauge reading at rest

Test point: Gauge
Expected: less than 200 mmHg (26 kPa, 0.26 Bar), less than 200 mmHg

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Leakage current exceeds acceptable limits high voltage

Electrical leakage current measured during safety testing exceeds maximum permissible values specified for the voltage class.

Ranked causes

1. Insulation breakdown or component degradation (rare)

First check

Measure leakage current at 120/100 Vac

Test point: System under test with approved test device
Expected: 300 µAmps or less, ≤ 300 µAmps
Tools: Approved test device (UL, CSA, or AAMI)

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Manifold Pressure Sensor fails at powerup patient safety

Alarm sounds and display shows 'Manifold Pressure Sensor Failure' message during powerup calibration

Ranked causes

1. Manifold sensor calibration failed or sensor malfunction (unknown)

First check

Verify manifold sensor calibration during powerup

Test point: Manifold pressure sensor
Expected: Calibration completes successfully without failure

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More symptoms

Mechanical ventilation interrupted by electrical interference
N2O flow does not decrease with O2 flow
N2O regulator out of range
Power failure alarm does not activate on loss of AC
Power failure alarm does not activate when power disconnected
Power failure alarm does not cancel on AC restoration
Power failure alarm does not cancel when power restored
Replace APL valve
Suction regulator gauge needle not at zero when no suction supplied
Supply voltage failure during continuous operation
Test EEPROM fails
Unit displays low O2 pressure with pipeline but not with cylinders

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Error codes

Code	Meaning	Trigger	Severity
`12 Hour Test`	System in use more than 12 hours without power-up self test	System in use for more than 12 hours without a power-up self test	warning
`+15V Analog Out-of-Range`	Voltage out-of-range on +15V supply	Voltage out-of-range detected	critical
`-15V Analog Out-of-Range`	Voltage out-of-range on -15V supply	Voltage out-of-range detected	critical
`Absorber panel open`	Absorbent canister not completely engaged	ABS not completely engaged	warning
`A/D Converter Failure`	A/D converter malfunction preventing reliable monitoring	Ventilator malfunction	critical
`Adjust Low Ve Limit`	Low Ve alarm limit not within 50% of measured Ve	Circuit leak alarm is Off but low VE alarm limit not within 50% of measured VE	warning
`Apnea Alarm Off`	Apnea alarm disabled when cardiac bypass option selected	Cardiac bypass option is selected in alarm limit menu	info
`Apnea Alarm Standby`	Apnea monitoring on standby after normal operation	Normal condition after End Case, power-up, or ACGO change from On to Off	info
`Aux Gas Outlet On`	Auxiliary common gas outlet is active	Outlet selection switch set to auxiliary common gas outlet	warning
`Backup Mode Active`	SIMV-PC + PSV mode activated due to absent spontaneous breath	SIMV-PC + PSV mode entered; no spontaneous breath within set delay	warning
`Battery Charger Fail`	Battery charging circuit current too high	Current in battery charging circuit is too high	warning
`Battery Charging`	Battery not fully charged	Battery is not fully charged	warning
`Battery Current High`	Battery current exceeds 6 amps for 10 seconds	Battery current > 6 amps for 10 seconds	warning
`Battery Failure High`	Battery voltage exceeds 16V for 10 seconds	Battery voltage > 16 V for 10 seconds	warning
`Battery Failure Low`	Battery voltage too low to supply system if power fails	Battery voltage < 7 V; insufficient charge if power fails	warning
`Cal Flow Sensors`	Flow sensor differential pressure transducer calibration failed	Last flow sensor calibration failed	warning
`Calibrate O2 Sensor`	O2 sensor offset, slope, cell voltage out of range or O2 reading exceeds 110%	Sensor offset, slope, or cell voltage not in range or O2 > 110%	warning
`Canister open`	CO2 absorbent canister connection open	This alarm should not occur in Aespire 7900	warning
`Cannot Drive Bellows`	Internal manifold pressure higher than Paw plus tolerance	Internal manifold pressure exceeds Paw + tolerance	warning
`Cardiac Bypass`	Cardiac bypass monitoring option enabled	Cardiac bypass option is selected in alarm limit menu	info
`Check Flow Sensors`	Abnormal flow detected during mechanical ventilation	No or negative flow on inspiratory sensor during inspiration or negative flow on expiratory sensor during expiration	warning
`Circuit Leak Audio Off`	Audio alarm for circuit leaks is disabled	Control setting on Alarm limit menu	info
`Connect O2 Sensor`	O2 sensor digital I/O signal indicates disconnect	Digital I/O signal indicates a disconnect	warning
`CPU Failure`	CPU board malfunction preventing reliable ventilation and monitoring	Ventilator malfunction detected	critical
`CPU Internal Error`	CPU internal processing error	Ventilator malfunction; internal CPU error detected	critical
`Display Voltage Out-of-Range`	Display supply voltage out of range	Display voltage out-of-range	critical
`Exp Flow Sensor Fail`	Cannot read calibration data stored in expiratory flow sensor	System cannot read calibration data stored in sensor	warning
`Exp Reverse Flow`	Negative flow on expiratory sensor during inspiration	Negative flow on expiratory sensor during inspiration in circle system	warning
`Flow Valve Failure (DAC or Current)`	Flow valve feedback incorrect	Incorrect feedback from flow valve control circuit	error
`Gas Inlet Valve Failure (Bootup)`	Gas inlet valve bootup test failure	Bootup test failure	critical
`Gas Inlet Valve Failure (Runtime)`	Gas inlet valve runtime feedback incorrect	Incorrect feedback from gas inlet valve during operation	error
`Hardware Watchdog Failure`	Hardware watchdog timer failure preventing reliable operation	Ventilator malfunction; hardware watchdog failure	critical
`Heliox Mode is On`	Heliox option not available but mode is enabled	Heliox option not available in Aespire 7900	warning
`High O2`	Oxygen concentration exceeds high alarm limit	O2 reading exceeds high alarm limit and monitoring is active	warning
`High Paw`	Airway pressure exceeds pressure limit	Paw exceeds Plimit with in-range data available	unknown
`High VE`	Minute volume exceeds high alarm limit	VE exceeds high alarm limit with in-range data available	warning
`High VTE`	Tidal volume exceeds high alarm limit	VTE exceeds high alarm limit with in-range data available	warning
`Insp Flow Sensor Fail`	Cannot read calibration data stored in inspiratory flow sensor	System cannot read calibration data stored in sensor	warning
`Inspiration Stopped`	High Drive gas safety switch engaged	Drive gas safety switch engaged	unknown
`Insp Reverse Flow`	Negative flow on inspiratory sensor during expiration	Negative flow on inspiratory sensor during expiration in circle system	warning
`Internal Ventilator Clock Too Fast`	Ventilator malfunction	CPU clock running too fast	critical
`Internal Ventilator Clock Too Slow`	Ventilator malfunction	CPU clock running too slow	critical
`Invalid Circuit Module`	In Aespire 7900, input to ESIB is hard-wired to indicate Circle patient circuit	Invalid circuit module detected	warning
`Limit Task Light Use`	System running on battery power	Battery power mode active	info
`Loss of Backup Audio`	Audio alarm will not sound for CPU failure	Backup audio system failure	warning
`Low Battery Voltage`	Voltage is <11.65V while using battery power	Battery voltage drops below 11.65V	warning
`Low Drive Gas Pres`	Ventilator did not detect rise in internal pressure when flow valve opened	Drive gas supply failure	critical
`Low O2`	O2 concentration below low limit	O2 < low limit threshold	critical
`Low Paw`	Peak airway pressure below minimum for 20 seconds	Paw < \|Pmin\| + 4 for 20 consecutive seconds	unknown
`Low VE`	Minute ventilation below alarm limit	VE < low limit	unknown
`Low VTE`	Tidal volume exhaled below alarm limit	VTE < low limit	unknown
`Manifold Pressure Sensor Failure`	Calibration failure at bootup or pressure out of range	Cal failure or Pmanifold < 80 cm H2O	warning
`Memory (EEPROM) Fail`	System cannot access some stored values	EEPROM access failure	warning
`Memory (flash) Failure`	Flash memory CRC error	CRC failure	critical
`Memory (RAM) Failure`	RAM test failure	Walking pattern test failure	critical
`Memory (Redundant Storage) Fail`	System parameter storage failure	Memory failure of system parameter(s)	warning
`Memory (video) Failure`	Video memory test failure	Walking pattern test failure	critical
`Monitoring Only`	Severe malfunction prevents mechanical ventilation	Severe ventilator malfunction	critical
`No Circuit Module`	No patient circuit module installed	No circuit module detected	warning
`No CO2 absorption`	CO2 canisters are open/out of circuit	Bypass mechanism prevents leak	warning
`No Exp Flow Sensor`	No expiratory sensor connected	Expiratory flow sensor disconnected	unknown
`No Insp Flow Sensor`	No inspiratory sensor connected	Inspiratory flow sensor disconnected	unknown
`No O2 pressure`	O2 supply has failed	O2 supply failure	warning
`O2 Flush Failure`	Very long flush detected (≥30 sec)	Flush button held for >30 seconds	warning
`O2 sensor out of circ`	No breathing circuit module installed	No circuit module with O2 sensor	warning
`On Battery - Power OK?`	Mains supply not connected or has failed, system on battery	Mains power failure	warning
`Patient Circuit Leak?`	Exhaled volume <50% of inspired volume for 30 seconds	Circuit leak detected	warning
`Paw < -10 cm H2O`	Negative airway pressure below safety limit	Paw < -10 cm H2O	unknown
`PEEP Not Achieved`	PEEP baseline pressure not reached	Pmin does not reach within 2 cm H2O of PEEP	unknown
`Positive SIB Vref Out-of-Range`	ESIB +12V supply voltage out of range	+12V ESIB Supply A/D count not in range	critical
`Pres Control (Mode) NOT Avail.`	Pressure control mode not available due to ventilator malfunction	Ventilator not fully functional	unknown
`Pressure Limit Switch Failure`	Pressure safety switch issue at low airway pressure	Paw <90 cmH2O and Pmanifold <80 cmH2O	warning
`Pres/Vol Mon Inactive`	Outlet selection switch set to auxiliary gas outlet	ACGO switch set to auxiliary outlet	info
`Replace O2 Sensor`	O2 sensor needs replacement	O2 < 5% and sensor connected	unknown
`Schedule Service Cal`	Service calibrations needed	CPU board replaced or calibration data corrupted	warning
`Select gas outlet`	Patient breathing detected in ACGO	3 breaths detected in 30 sec window in ACGO	unknown
`Service Calibration`	Internal calibrations needed for accuracy	Calibration drift or board replacement	info
`Software Error`	Ventilator malfunction due to software issue	Software execution error	critical
`Software Operating System Error`	Critical OS malfunction	Operating system failure	critical
`Software Watchdog Failure`	CPU watchdog timeout or incorrect code execution	Time-out or incorrect code executed	critical
`Sustained Airway Pressure`	Paw > 100 cm H2O for 10 seconds	Sustained high pressure condition	critical
`Sustained Paw`	Airway pressure sustained above limit for 15 seconds	Paw >= sustained limit for 15 seconds	unknown
`System Leak?`	Delivered volume exceeds calculated values	Vdelivered > larger of VTI + Pmax(CF)+0.3(VT) or VTI + Pmax(CF)+200	unknown
`Vaux_ref Out-of-Range`	+5.8V supply voltage out of range	+5.8V out-of-range	critical
`Ventilate Manually: XXXXXX`	Refer to specific alarm message represented by XXXXXX	Various minimum shutdown conditions	unknown
`Vext_ref Out-of-Range`	+1.225V supply voltage out of range	+1.225V out-of-range	critical
`Volume Apnea`	No measured breaths in last 30 seconds	No breaths measured in 30 seconds	unknown
`Volume Apnea > 2 min`	No measured breaths in last 120 seconds	No breaths measured in 120 seconds	unknown
`VTE > Insp VT`	Expired tidal volume exceeds inspired tidal volume	VTE > larger of (VTI + 0.3·VT or VTI + 100) for 6 consecutive mechanical breaths in circle system	warning
`VT Not Achieved`	Tidal volume not achieved; actual exhaled volume less than set volume over multiple breaths	VTI < VT - (bigger of (0.1·VT or 5 mL)) for 6 consecutive mechanical breaths in-range flow data available	warning

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