Amico Low Voltage Controller
Amico · Model Low Voltage Controller
Capable of sequential or individual control of two circuit boards Low voltage control for patient safety Ultra-compact design allows for installation within almost any fixture Compatible with all manufactured nurse-call products Relay switching for two light outputs (up and down)
Key tips
- ·When no category-specific guidance fits, default to the manufacturer's own service manual and the general troubleshooting method in the Engineer's Guide.
- ·Run an incoming and annual electrical safety test regardless of how niche the device is.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Light output not switching
MediumSymptoms: One or both light circuits (up/down) will not turn on or off from the control or nurse-call input.
Root cause: Failed switching relay, a control-input wiring fault, or a controller PCB failure.
Nurse-call integration fault
MediumSymptoms: Lights do not respond to the nurse-call system, or trigger at the wrong time.
Root cause: Mis-wired or open nurse-call interface connection.
Sequential/individual mode not working
LowSymptoms: Cannot select sequential vs individual control of the two boards.
Root cause: Configuration jumper/setting fault or PCB fault.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Switching relay
Class Major service partRel. cost $R&R Moderate
Controller PCB
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Low-voltage interface wiring / connector kit
Class Major service partRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switching relay | Major service part | $ | Moderate |
| Controller PCB | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Low-voltage interface wiring / connector kit | Major service part | $ | Fairly easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Follow the manufacturer's PM schedule
- ·Perform incoming and annual electrical safety testing per facility biomedical program
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: A light circuit will not switch
- Confirm mains input to the controller and that the light fixture itself works when powered directly.
- Actuate the control input and listen for the relay clicking.
- Check the control and nurse-call input wiring for opens or shorts.
- Replace the relay if it does not switch on command.
- If the relay is good but there is no response, replace the controller PCB.
Symptom: Lights do not follow the nurse-call system
- Verify the nurse-call interface wiring against the installation diagram.
- Confirm the nurse-call system output the controller expects.
- Test with a manual override at the controller.
- Correct the interface wiring.
- Confirm correct response to the nurse-call sequence.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Varies by device - check the unit's own manual for facility placement guidance
Documents & Manuals
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