Elmed PNEUMOMAT DIGITAL 52-5100
Elmed · Model PNEUMOMAT DIGITAL 52-5100
Extremely reliable - based on over 20 years of experience in the design and manufacture of insufflators, utilizing the highest quality components and production methods. Greater safety - maximum output pressure, under any conditions, is 48 mm Hg, in contrast to other insufflators, which under many circumstances can deliver up to 140 mm Hg pressure to the patient. Extra back-up safety features - all ELMED insufflators incorporate numerous pressure red uction and release valves, in addition to any electronic controls, which will prevent any high pressure from entering the low pressure system connected to the patient. Reliable performance - the advanced design and construction of these insufflators provide the most reliable measurements and readings to the operator, insuring accurate and reproducible results. High flow rate - permits optimum maintenance of the pneumoperitoneum, even during smoke evacuation or while suction is being employed. Aesthetic and ergonomic design - contemporary styling and portable. Easy to read digital displays for gas flow, volume used and intra-abdominal pressure on all electronic models. Audible "Over Pressure" alarm on all electronic models. Quiet operation. All units meet the latest electrical safety standards of OSHA, NFPA, CSA and UL 544.
Key tips
- ·Run QC controls before trusting any repair - an analyzer that passes self-test can still report clinically wrong results.
- ·Rule out a reagent lot change before opening the instrument - it can look exactly like a hardware fault.
- ·Centrifuge rotors have a hard retirement age/cycle limit regardless of visible condition - don't eyeball it.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Temperature control fault
MediumSymptoms: Chamber out of set-point range, alarm.
Root cause: Heater element or sensor drift.
CO2 / gas control fault
MediumSymptoms: Gas concentration alarm, contamination risk.
Root cause: Gas sensor or solenoid valve wear.
Door seal / humidity leak
LowSymptoms: Humidity drift, condensation.
Root cause: Aged door gasket.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
CO2 sensor
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Door gasket / seal
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
Temperature sensor
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 sensor | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Moderate |
| Door gasket / seal | Periodic replacement | $ | Fairly easy |
| Temperature sensor | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
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.
- ·Daily QC controls run and reviewed
- ·Calibration verification per assay
- ·Routine cleaning and decontamination
- ·Scheduled reagent-path and pump-tubing maintenance
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Temperature control fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically chamber out of set-point range, alarm - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: heater element or sensor drift.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the temperature sensor per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: CO2 / gas control fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically gas concentration alarm, contamination risk - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: gas sensor or solenoid valve wear.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the cO2 sensor per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Central / core laboratory
- Point-of-care testing stations
- Blood bank
- Microbiology lab
Documents & Manuals
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