Operator's Manual

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General Description
General Description
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not touch the Power Jack, Remote Dose Cord Jack, USB Port, Battery
Terminals, or any other connectors and the patient simultaneously.
Power Switch
Turns the pump on or off. Press and hold the switch to turn the pump on. Press the switch to turn the pump
off and confirm that you want to power down by selecting Yes.
Power Jack
You may plug the AC adapter into the power jack. When the AC adapter is plugged in, the blue power light
turns on. This light is on regardless of the pump’s on or off status.
USB Port
A mini-B USB cord can be attached to the USB port for communications with the PharmGuard® Medication
Safety Software. This jack is also used for communications with SureLink® Remote Support Software and the
CADD® Solis Network Setup Utility software. For more information, see the documentation that accompanies
these software products.
CAUTION: The USB port is intended for communication to the PharmGuard® Medication Safety Software,
SureLink® Remote Support Software, and the CADD® Solis Network Setup Utility software only. Do not
connect unsupported accessories to the USB port (e.g., charging other devices, attaching a wireless
dongle) as this could damage the pump.
Remote Dose Cord Jack
The remote dose cord jack is used for attaching the remote dose cord. (See Remote Dose Cord on page 18 for
more information.)
Battery Compartment
Four AA batteries, rechargeable battery pack, or the CADD® Solis Communication Module (with integrated
rechargeable battery) fit into this compartment. The batteries serve as the primary source of power, or as
a backup when the AC adapter is in use. (See Installing the Batteries on page 20 for information on how to
install the batteries.)
Cassette Latch
This is used to attach the cassette to the pump. When the pump is turned on, it detects whether the cassette
is latched properly. Delivery stops and an alarm occurs if the cassette becomes unlatched. (See Attaching a
Cassette on page 25 and Removing a Cassette on page 27.)
Cassette/Keypad Lock
Secures the cassette to the pump using the pump key provided. The cassette latch must be latched before
it can be locked. The cassette/keypad lock can be configured to unlock only the cassette latch or to unlock
the cassette latch as well as the keypad. This is configured by your PharmGuard® system administrator. (See
Security Settings on page 28.)
Air Detector
The air detector may be turned on or off, depending on facility or therapy requirements (for more information,
see the Administrator Settings Guide). If enough air is detected in the part of the tubing that passes the air
detector sensor, an alarm sounds and delivery stops. If an air detector is not required, it may be turned off.
WARNING:
• If the air detector is turned off, the pump does not detect air in the fluid path. It is recommended that
you periodically inspect the fluid path and remove any air to prevent air embolism, which could result in
serious patient injury or death.
• The air detector, when turned on, may be set to detect and alarm for air bubbles as small as 150 uL. The
High Sensitivity setting and/or filtered sets should be considered for patients and therapies with a risk of
harm due to an air embolism.
Downstream Occlusion Sensor
The pump contains a downstream occlusion sensor. When a downstream occlusion (between the pump and
the patient) is detected, an alarm sounds, delivery stops, and the display shows “Downstream occlusion. Clear
occlusion between pump and patient.”