MGC Diagnostics Platinum Elite
MGC Diagnostics · Model Platinum Elite
Eliminates warm-up or recalibration between patients. Contains no moving parts or electronics for cost-effective testing. Ease of use allows operator to focus on patient's effort. Comprehensive diagnostics, including airways resistance and thoracic gas volumes. Automated quality-assurance program notifies operator to ensure results comply with ATS/ERS acceptability criteria. Can be sterilized, used with a filter or discarded, making it extremely versatile. Electronic medical record interface using latest HL7 standards with either unidirectional or bidirectional capability. Flexible access allows physicians to view and interpret patient results from any location on the facility’s network.
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.
preVent flow sensor will not zero / calibration out of range
HighSymptoms: Zeroing fails, cal factor outside 1.6-2.2, flow/volume values inaccurate.
Root cause: Air passing through the flow sensor, an obstruction in the sensor or umbilical, the sensor not dried after sterilisation, or cal factors drifted.
Solenoid / pump actuation fault
MediumSymptoms: A test phase does not run, valve does not switch, WFA Tester shows no response on a channel.
Root cause: Failed solenoid valve or pump, or a driver on the WFA / control board.
DLCO gas analysis / chromatograph column fault
MediumSymptoms: DLCO analyse trace abnormal, gas analysis fails, drift over time.
Root cause: Gas chromatograph column degraded or contaminated, or an analyzer calibration issue.
Body-box / door seal degradation
MediumSymptoms: Box leaks, pressure test fails, seal sticky or dry-rotted.
Root cause: Door seal drying out - needs silicone lubricant or cornstarch treatment, or replacement if damaged.
Flow PCB / power indicator fault
LowSymptoms: System power indicator not amber/green, LED1 on the Flow PCB not flashing ~1 Hz.
Root cause: Power supply or Flow 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.
preVent flow sensor
Wear/consumable item; keep spares and dry fully after sterilisation.
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Solenoid valve / pump
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Gas chromatograph column
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Body-box door seal
Do not clean with solvents; use only non-toxic silicone lubricant (MGC P/N 104185-001).
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Flow PCB
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| preVent flow sensor Wear/consumable item; keep spares and dry fully after sterilisation. | Frequent wear item | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Solenoid valve / pump | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Gas chromatograph column | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Moderate |
| Body-box door seal Do not clean with solvents; use only non-toxic silicone lubricant (MGC P/N 104185-001). | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
| Flow PCB | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
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
Error Codes
Extracted directly from this unit's own service manual.
preVent flow sensor calibration factors preVent flow sensor calibration factors may be out of range (1.6 to 2.2). Reset cal factors to software default. Select “Reset” in the preVent flow sensor calibration program and select continue.
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: preVent flow sensor will not zero
- Disconnect the preVent flow sensor from the umbilical and retry the zero.
- If zero succeeds detached, disconnect the umbilical from the compression fittings and back-flush the tubing with air to clear a partial occlusion.
- Confirm the sensor was dried fully after sterilisation.
- Check cal factors are within 1.6-2.2; if not, reset to software default via the calibration program and continue.
- Verify system power (amber/green) and that LED1 on the Flow PCB flashes ~1 Hz.
Symptom: A test phase or valve does not actuate
- Exit BreezeSuite and start the MEDGRAPHICS WFA Tester diagnostic.
- Use the WFA to manually activate the suspect solenoid or pump.
- Use the WFA voltmeter function to check the analog input channels.
- No response on a channel points to that solenoid/pump or its driver.
- Replace the failed valve or pump and re-run a full calibration in BreezeSuite.
Technical Specs
- Height
- 69.5 in
- Weight
- 350 lbs
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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