Anesthesia machines · Apollo family

Dräger Apollo: troubleshooting and error codes

The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 5 documented symptoms for the Dräger Apollo, with 6 ranked causes, 14 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 0 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Symptoms

Gas measurement module assembly and installation caution

Replacing tube stump at T piece, connecting flow restrictor to module housing connector 3, aligning flow restrictor adhesive join toward T piece, ensuring tube is not kinked, closing housing without trapping tubes, reinserting module, affixing FLOW sticker, and performing test

Ranked causes

1. Initial module assembly or tube replacement required (unknown)
2. Post-installation testing required (common)

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Device startup in normal measurement mode and handover

Final startup and validation that device has reached ISO accuracy level for gas measurement

Ranked causes

1. Final validation and handover (common)

First check

Restart device and initiate self-test

Test point: Device display
Expected: Device powered on; self-test initiated

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Leak tightness test of pneumatics failing

Pressure rise exceeds tolerance during leak tightness test; indicates leak in gas measurement module pneumatic system

Ranked causes

1. Pneumatic leak in gas measurement module (common)

First check

Connect service laptop via RS 232 extension cable and switch on equipment

Test point: Service laptop and device
Expected: Service laptop and device powered; service mode activated if applicable; VISIA software started and connected

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Sample gas flow rate out of specification

Sample gas flow rate does not fall within specified tolerance; indicates flow restrictor malfunction or tubing obstruction

Ranked causes

1. Sample gas flow rate outside tolerance (common)

First check

Set up sample gas flow rate test equipment as per Fig. 5

Test point: Test setup
Expected: Flowmeter 300 mL, tube, and WaterLock water trap connector assembled

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Suction rate too high patient safety

Flow restrictor in anaesthetic gas measurement module allows excessive suction rate; occurs in machines manufactured June 2007 to November 2008

Ranked causes

1. Flow restrictor requires replacement or bypass modification (common)

First check

Verify correct modification kit selected

Test point: Pump regulator size
Expected: 150ml pump uses kit 6872185; 200ml pump uses kit 6872195

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