Alaris® PC point-of-care unit
Topic 3: Alarms, Errors, and Messages

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Alaris® System Errors

An Error is an audio and/or visual signal that a system hardware or software failure has been detected and immediate action is required. In the top example to the right, a defective battery must be replaced before the system can be operated.

It is important to understand the difference between a system error and a channel error. When a system error occurs, the attached modules continue to run. The Alaris® PC point-of-care unit can then be replaced when the time is appropriate. A channel error stops the affected module, which must then be replaced, as illustrated in the lower example.