SERVICE MANUAL

Flowtron ACS900

For internal use only!

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AMENDMENT RECORD
Date
Bulletin Content
incorporated

1 New registration for Taiwan and other countries. Updated spares for 2018-DEC-07
replacing of a new battery.

2 Chapter 7 Technical Specification updates in chapter 2019-NOV-08

“Electromagnetic Compatibility” tables and “Symbols”.
Updated with new pictures in “Software Requirement”.
Uploading photos in the Software on Chapter 9 Files to the Pump.
Spare Parts List: Added new Parts in the Parts List.
Added instructions for the new spare parts in Pump Repair chapter
23 and 24

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CONTENTS

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CHAPTER 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Numbering in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warnings, Cautions and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Regulatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Environmental Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Design Policy and Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About the Flowtron ACS900 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Technical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Warnings and Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Audio Alarm Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Patient Hours Meter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Pneumatic Control Schematic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electrical Schematic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

CHAPTER 2
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Warning Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Alarm Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Hardware Error Messages and Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Communicator Error Codes for Multiple Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

CHAPTER 3
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Maintenance Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

CHAPTER 4
Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Initialising the Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Garment Recognition Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Checking the Basic Pump Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Soak Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Location of the Soft-Function Buttons on the Pump Membrane Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Electrical Safety Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
TAPP Communicator Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Sending commands to the pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Test/Service Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

CHAPTER 5
Pump Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Tools and Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Replacing the Inlet Filter Felt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Fitting Pump Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Removing the Power Cord Retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Installing the Mains Power Cord Retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Removing the Mains Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Installing the Mains Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Removing the USB Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Installing the USB Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Removing the Bed Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Installing the Bed Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Removing the Rear Case Assembly from the Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Installing the Rear Case Assembly onto the Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Removing the Mains Inlet PCB Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Installing the Mains Inlet PCB Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Replacing the Mains Power Fuse on the Mains Inlet PCB Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Removing the PSU Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Installing the PSU Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Removing the Tubeset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Installing the Tubeset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Removing the Valve Module Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Installing the Valve Module Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Removing the Main PCB Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Installing the Main PCB assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Replacing the Display Window Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Removing the Series 10 Compressor and Bracket Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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Installing the Series 10 Compressor and Bracket Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Replacing the Case Front and Lens Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Replacing the Arjo Badge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Replacing the Rubber Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Replacing the Downlight Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Replacing the Rear Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

CHAPTER 6
Service Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
TAPP Communicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
TAPP Uploader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Connecting the Pump to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Installing Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Installing TAPP Communicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Installing TAPP Uploader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Setting up the TAPP Communicator Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Troubleshooting Communications Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Using TAPP Communicator Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Uploading Software Files to the Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Troubleshooting Upload Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Upload Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

CHAPTER 7
Technical Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Pump Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Electromagnetic Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

CHAPTER 8
Packing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Packing Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

CHAPTER 9
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Pump Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

CHAPTER 10
Test Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Tests Required for Service Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

1 About This Manual

Arjo strongly recommends that their equipment is only serviced by trained personnel. In no event
will Arjo be responsible for any service performed by customers or third parties.
This manual contains information on maintenance, servicing, repair, troubleshooting and testing for the
Flowtron® ACS900 pump. Read and understand this manual before attempting to service or repair the
equipment.
In addition to the service details contained within this manual, service engineers should also ensure that
any work is also in compliance with their national legislation relating to maintenance and repair of
electrical medical devices.

Numbering in this Manual

For all chapters in this manual:
• Page numbering is continuous and does not re-start for each chapter.
• Section and paragraph numbering re-start at “1” in each chapter.
• Figure and table numbering continue from the previous chapter.

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

WARNINGS given in this manual identify possible hazards in procedures or conditions which, if not
correctly followed, could result in death, injury or other serious adverse reactions.
CAUTIONS given in this manual identify possible hazards in procedures or conditions which, if not
correctly followed, could result in equipment failure or damage.
Notes given in this manual are used to explain or amplify a procedure or condition.

WARNING: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES,

ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN ADEQUATELY
DECONTAMINATED.

WARNING: BEFORE DISMANTLING THE PUMP, ENSURE UNIT HAS BEEN ISOLATED
FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BY REMOVING THE CORD PLUG FROM THE
WALL OUTLET.

WARNING: VOLTAGES IN EXCESS OF 30 VOLTS RMS OR 50 VOLTS DC CAN, IN

CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, BE LETHAL. WHEN WORKING ON
EQUIPMENT REQUIRING EXPOSURE TO LIVE/HOT, UNPROTECTED
CONDUCTORS WHERE SUCH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT, EXTREME CARE
MUST BE EXERCISED.

CAUTION: Static Sensitive Devices. Electrostatic discharge can seriously damage the
PCB assemblies. This pump should only be opened by personnel trained in
ESD methods and with appropriate equipment and anti-static protection.

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2 General
Regulatory
The Flowtron ACS900 system has been designed to comply with regulatory safety standards including:
• UL60601-1.
• EN60601-1:2006/A1:2013 and IEC 60601-1:2005/A1:2012.
• ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1(2005)+AMD(2012) and CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60601-1(2008)+(2014).
Precautions
For your own safety and the safety of the equipment, always take the following precautions:
• Do not expose the system to open flames, such as cigarettes, etc.
• Do not store the system in direct sunlight.
• Do not use phenol-based solutions to clean the system.
• Make sure the system is clean and dry prior to use or storage.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This product complies with the requirements of applicable EMC Standards. Medical electrical equipment
needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed in accordance with the following
instructions:
• The use of accessories not specified by the manufacturer may result in increased emissions by, or
decreased immunity of, the equipment, affecting its performance.
• Portable and mobile radio frequency (RF) communications equipment (e.g. mobile/cell phones) can
affect medical electrical equipment.
• If this equipment needs to be used adjacent to other electrical equipment, normal operation must be
confirmed before use.
For detailed EMC information contact Arjo service personnel.
Environmental Protection
Incorrect disposal of this equipment and its component parts, particularly batteries or other electrical
components, may produce substances that are hazardous to the environment. To minimise these
hazards, contact Arjo for information on correct disposal.
Design Policy and Copyright
® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the Arjo group of companies. As our policy is one of continuous
improvement, we reserve the right to modify designs without prior notice.
The content of this publication may not be copied either whole or in part without the consent
of Arjo.
©
Arjo 2019

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3 About the Flowtron ACS900 System

The Flowtron ACS900 is intended to help prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
The application of external pneumatic compression has the effect of augmenting the venous blood flow
velocity, thereby reducing stasis.
The system consists of a pump that must be used in conjunction with Arjo single-patient-use
compression garments.
The pump provides intermittent cycles of compressed air to the connected compression garment(s),
which are inflated alternately. The pump can be used with a number of different Arjo single-patient-use
compression garments, including:
• Uniform DVT calf and calf & thigh garments e.g. DVT10, DVT20, DVT30, DVT40 and DVT60L.
• Tri Pulse™ calf and calf & thigh garments e.g. TRP10, TRP20, TRP30, TRP40 and TRP60L.
• Foot garments e.g. FG100 and FG200.
The pump automatically adjusts to the correct therapy profile for the garment type being inflated.
The pump has the following controls and indicators (Refer to Figure 1):
• A membrane label which contains the following soft-function buttons:
• A Power button. This is used to turn the pump on and off (battery operation) or on and
standby (mains operation). The status is indicated by an LED indicator above it.
• Three Control buttons (Left, Middle and Right) which control the pump and patient therapy,
for example, starting and stopping therapy, muting an audible alarm, resetting patient run
hours, etc.
• An illuminated graphic LCD display. This indicates:
• The type of garment(s) connected.
• The pressure delivered to each garment.
• Warning indications.
• Alarm indications.
• The functions of the user buttons in the current mode.
• Setup and configuration menus.
• Yellow and green LED indicators on the front and underside of the pump to show run status and
alarms.
• Automatic detection and display of the connected garment type(s).

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LCD Display and Membrane Label for the

Flowtron ACS900 Pump

Mains Indicator
LCD Screen

Power Button

Left Control Button Middle Control Button Right Control Button

Tubeset Connector 1
Garment (Blue Button) LED Indicators
Connectors
Control Buttons

Power Button

LCD Screen

Tubeset Connector 2
(Orange Button)

Tubeset Retention Clips

Swing-out
Bed-Hooks

Mains Power Cord

Mains Power Cord Retention Clip

LED Indicator (on underside)

Figure 1 - Flowtron ACS900 Pump

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4 Technical Description
The pump consists of an electronically controlled air compressor with associated air routing and alarm
facilities. The operation of all the pump features is driven by microcontroller software.
The key parts of the pump are as follows:
• Compressor. This provides a flow of air to the pneumatic system, thus allowing inflation of the
garments. The output of the compressor is fed to the valve module assembly.
• Valve Module Assembly. This includes a motor and a rotary valve which routes the air pressure to
the garments. The rotary valve also makes sure that as one garment is being inflated, the other
garment is vented to the atmosphere.
• Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB). This PCB controls the illuminated graphic LCD display panel. It
also performs a continuous check of the operation and performance of the pneumatic circuit via the
pressure transducer. In the event of a detected fault, the electronic monitoring system generates
both visual and audible warnings and alarms. The PCB controls the compressor and the valve
module assembly, and provides an interface to the compressor and battery charging.
• Automatic Garment Recognition Facilities. The connector on the end of each pump tubeset
contains a sensor coil which is connected to the Main PCB, and is used to automatically recognise
the type of garment fitted to the connector (uniform therapy calf or calf & thigh garment; sequential
therapy calf or calf & thigh garment; or foot garment).
• Garment Tubesets. The standard pump is fitted with a 7 feet (2.1 m) long tubeset. The “OR” pump
for use in Operating Rooms is fitted with a 13 feet (4.0 m) long tubeset.

Warnings and Alarms

The pump has both audible and visual warnings and alarms. If a problem occurs, the system will detect
the fault and flash an icon on the LCD display. If the same fault continues for 10 minutes, the audible
alarm sounds, the yellow alarm LEDs flash and the fault condition is indicated on the LCD display.

Schematics
Refer to Figure 5 for the Pneumatic/Control Schematic of the pump.
Refer to Figure 6 for the Electrical Schematic of the pump.

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5 System Operation
5.1 Disconnect any garments from the pump.
5.2 Connect the pump to the mains power supply using the power cable provided.
5.3 The pump will power up automatically and start running a diagnostic test and initializing the
pump. A rotating 6-segment circular icon will be displayed while the pump is initializing.

5.4 If the pump is not connected to the mains power supply, press the Power button.
5.5 During the last part of the initialization process, the software version will be displayed,
comprised of:
• Major revision in top left.
• Minor revision in bottom right.
This screen shows software version “V1.047”.

Major Revision

Minor Revision

5.6 The pump will then go into the “No Garments” Standby mode, where it will remain until required
for use (refer to Figure 2).

Mains Power Battery Level Indication

Connected Icon

Patient Run Hours

Figure 2 - LCD Display - Standby Screen

5.7 The Standby screen shows the following information:

• Two “leg” icons with no garments attached, indicating that no garments are currently
connected to the tubeset (Refer to Figure 2).
• The “plug” icon at the top indicates that the pump is connected to the mains power. If the
mains power is disconnected and the pump is operating from its internal battery, the symbol

will be displayed.
• The “battery” icon at the top right indicates the battery charge level. The icon will “scroll”
from left to right while the battery is being charged.
• The Patient Run Hours is shown in the bottom right; this is the total pump run time in hours
since it was last reset.

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5.8 Connect the garments to the pump tubeset assemblies and make sure the connectors click into
place. Foot and calf (or calf & thigh) garments can be connected singly or in any combination.
Figure 3 shows four of the possible garment configurations.
5.9 Check that the connection and garment type are confirmed correctly on the display.

Tubeset Connector 1 No garment connected

Tubeset Connector 2 Foot garment

Tubeset Connector 1 Sequential (Tri Pulse) calf or

calf & thigh garment

Tubeset Connector 2 No garment connected

Tubeset Connector 1 Uniform (DVT) calf or calf &

thigh garment

Tubeset Connector 2 Uniform (DVT) calf or calf &

thigh garment

Tubeset Connector 1 Foot garment

Tubeset Connector 2 Uniform (DVT) calf or calf &

thigh garment

Figure 3 - LCD Display - Garments Connected

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5.10 Typical garment options and default therapy parameters are detailed in Table 1.
Table 1 - Garment Options and Default Therapy Parameters

Garment Type and Inflation Pressure Inflation Hold Cycle

LCD Display Graphic (mmHg) (seconds) (seconds)

Foot 130 ± 10 3±1 30 ± 2

Uniform DVT calf 40 ± 5 12 ± 1 60 ± 2

or calf & thigh

Tri Pulse calf or 45 ± 5 12 ± 1 60 ± 2

calf & thigh

5.11 In the following example, a foot garment and a uniform DVT calf (or calf & thigh) garment have
been attached to the pump: the foot garment to port 1 and the calf (or calf & thigh) to port 2.
5.12 To start the therapy, press the Middle Control button. The green LEDs on the front and
underside of the pump will illuminate and therapy will begin.
5.13 Initially, both garments are deflated, indicated by garment outline icons only and a pressure
display of 0 mmHg.

5.14 After a few seconds, the port 1 foot garment icon changes to filled-in black and the pressure
display to 130 mmHg, indicating that it is being inflated (Figure 4). The foot garment is inflated
and held at this pressure for 3 seconds.

5.15 The foot garment is then deflated.

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5.16 The uniform DVT calf garment is inflated and held at 40 mmHg for 12 seconds.

5.17 The calf garment then deflates and the cycle repeats again until the therapy is stopped.
Note: If one foot and one calf (or calf & thigh) garment are attached as shown, the normal continuous
cycle of inflation will be: foot, calf, then foot, foot, calf repeated until the therapy is stopped.
When pairs of foot or calf (or calf & thigh) garments are connected, the inflation cycle alternates
between the two garments equally.
Note: Garment 1 is always inflated first.
5.18 To stop the therapy, press the Middle Control button and keep it depressed for two seconds. The
green LEDs on the front of the pump will extinguish and therapy will stop.
5.19 To connect only one garment to the pump:
5.19.1 When the pump is in standby, connect a foot garment to either tubeset assembly.
5.19.2 The LCD display will confirm that only the foot garment is connected (refer to Figure 4).

Figure 4 - LCD Display - Single Foot Garment Connected to Port 2

Note: If at any time a second garment is connected while the pump is running, the pump will
automatically change to two garment operation.

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6 Audio Alarm Volume

The audio alarm can be set to either a low, medium or high volume level.
6.1 When the pump is in Standby, press the Left Control button for 2 seconds to enter Audible Alarm
Volume Setting mode.
6.2 The Audible Alarm Volume and Audible Alarm Status icons will be displayed in the bottom left of
the screen.

Audible Alarm Volume Audible Alarm Status

6.3 Each time the Middle Control button is pressed the volume setting increases; if the volume
setting is at maximum, pressing the button again will cycle back to the minimum setting.
6.4 The pump will save the selected volume setting when the Left Control button is pressed.
Note: If the Left Control button is not pressed for more than 2 minutes, the selected setting will be
stored, the Volume and Audible icons will be removed and the pump will exit the Audible Alarm
Volume Setting mode.

Minimum Volume Medium Volume Maximum Volume

7 Patient Hours Meter Settings

The patient hours display appears in the bottom right corner of the Run screen and shows the total
therapy time, in hours (refer to Figure 4).
7.1 When the pump is in Standby:
7.2 Press and hold the Right Control button for 2 seconds. The Patient Run Hours value will flash.
Press and hold the Middle Control button for 3 seconds to reset the Patient Run Hours to zero.
Note: This is the pump run time since the patient run hours was last reset.
7.3 Press the Right Control button again to save the new setting. If there is no action within the 2
minutes of flashing, the selected setting will be saved.

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8 Pneumatic Control Schematic

Figure 5 - Pneumatic/Control Schematic

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9 Electrical Schematic

Figure 6 - Electrical Schematic

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CHAPTER 2
TROUBLESHOOTING

1 Troubleshooting Table
On detection of a fault condition, the pump provides a visual-only warning followed by an audible and
visual alarm if the fault is not cleared.

Warning Conditions
The visual-only warning is a fault icon on the LCD screen. The LED indicators remain unchanged and
there is no audible alarm.
The warning can be cleared by either:
• Rectifying the fault on the system, or
• Pressing the button below the Stop Therapy icon to put the pump into Standby.

Alarm Conditions
If the fault is not cleared then the warning is replaced by an audible and visual alarm, which consists of:
• A fault icon on the LCD screen.
• The LED indicators on the front and underside of the pump change to yellow.
• An audible alarm will sound.
The alarm can be cleared by either:
• Rectifying the fault on the system, or
• Pressing the button below the Stop Therapy icon to put the pump into Standby.
Note: For simplicity, the following screens (except Battery Low, Hardware Fail and High Temperature)
show a fault detected on garment 1; similar fault messages are displayed if the fault is detected
on garment 2 (or both garments).
Note: If the trouble shooting procedures do not return the system to normal performance, stop using
the system immediately and call the service engineer.

Page 26, Table 3 contains fault symptoms, their possible causes and suggests steps to rectify the
problem. Where possible, reference is made to the relevant repair chapter.

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Table 2 - Warning Conditions Troubleshooting Table

Warning Condition Description and Corrective Action

Low Pressure/Leak The warning is activated after 4 minutes and shows a

leak in garment 1 or its tubing.

The warning changes to an alarm after an additional

6 minutes (10 minutes total).

Examine the garment and tubing for leaks. The

warning or alarm will be cleared if the leak is repaired.
If the alarm continues, replace the affected garment.

The warning is activated after 4 minutes and shows

Kinked/Blocked Tube garment 1 has a kinked or blocked tube.

The warning changes to an alarm after an additional

6 minutes (10 minutes total).

Examine the garment and tubing for kinks or

blockages. The warning or alarm will be cleared if the
kink or blockage is repaired. If the alarm continues,
replace the affected garment.
This warning is activated after 1 minute if the pump
Garment Disconnected detects that a garment has been disconnected while
the pump is in the Run state; it shows that garment 1
has been disconnected. The “garment type” icon
flashes.

The warning changes to an alarm after an additional

9 minutes (10 minutes total) if the pump continues to
detect that a garment has been disconnected while the
pump is in the Run state; it shows that garment 1 has
been disconnected.

Reconnect or replace the garment. The warning or

alarm will be cleared if the garment is reconnected.
The service “spanner” icon appears at the right side of
Service Required the screen to indicate that the pump requires service
attention. This will normally occur after the preset
service interval has expired.

The LED indicators on the front and underside of the

pump remain green.

Therapy can continue until service is available.

Refer to Chapter 3, Page 30, Section 1

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Warning Condition Description and Corrective Action

The Battery Low warning and alarm will only be
Battery Low activated when the pump is operating from the battery
(the mains power is disconnected).

When any of these Battery Low warning or alarm

screens are activated, connect the pump to the
mains power supply to recharge the battery and
continue therapy.

If the pump is in Standby:

• The warning will be activated when the remaining
charge in the battery is less than 15%. The battery
icon flashes. Therapy can be started.
Connect to the mains power supply to clear the
warning.
• When the charge in the battery is less than 10%,
therapy cannot be started.
Connect to the mains power supply to clear the
warning and start therapy.

If the pump is in the Run state:

• The alarm will be activated when the remaining
charge in the battery is less than 10%. There is an
audible tone and the battery icon flashes. The LED
indicators on the front and underside of the pump
change to yellow.
Therapy can continue. Pressing the Left Control
button will silence the audible tone and the LED
indicators will change to green.
Connect to the mains power supply to clear the
warning and continue therapy.
• If the audible alarm is muted when the remaining
charge in the battery is less than or equal to 7%,
then an audible tone will sound and the LED
indicator will change to yellow. The audible tone
can no longer be silenced. The pump should be
connected to the mains power supply immediately.
• When the remaining charge in the battery is
less than 5%, the pump will shut down with no
additional visible or audible indications.

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Warning Condition Description and Corrective Action

The Faulty Tubeset warning and alarm are activated if
Faulty Tubeset the pump detects a fault in the tubeset.

For both conditions, switch off the pump.

If the pump is in Standby when the faulty tubeset is

detected:
• A warning is activated.
The leg icon and garment icon (if present) will flash,
and show a faulty tubeset and affected connector.
Therapy cannot be started.

If the pump is in the Run state when the faulty tubeset

is detected:
• An alarm is activated.
The leg icon and garment icon (if present) flash and
show a faulty tubeset and affected connector.
The LED indicators on the front and underside of
the pump change to yellow.
Therapy can continue as if the same garment(s) is
attached.
• When the operator next stops the pump and puts it
into Standby, the alarm reverts back to the Standby
warning screen above with the flashing leg icon and
garment icon (if present).
Therapy cannot be restarted.

High Temperature
This warning occurs if the temperature inside the pump
exceeds 55°C. The High Temperature icon is
displayed and an audible alarm sounds. Therapy can
continue.
Make sure the pump is not close to a heat source, or
covered by blankets.

If the temperature inside the pump exceeds 60°C, this

screen is shown. Therapy is stopped.
Switch off the pump and allow pump to cool. Then
switch back on and continue therapy.

If either alarm continues, switch off the pump.

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Warning Condition Description and Corrective Action

This alarm is activated if the pump detects an internal
Hardware Fail fault:
• The “spanner” symbol is permanently displayed.
• “ERR” is displayed in the top left of the screen.
• A 2 or 3 digit fault code is displayed in the bottom
right of the screen.

Therapy is suspended.

Refer to Chapter 2, Page 27, Section 2

The Tubeset Disconnected alarm is activated if the
Tubeset Disconnected/ pump detects that the tubeset has been disconnected
Calibration Required from the pump:
• An alarm is activated.
• Both leg icons flash.
• “CAL” is displayed in the top left.
• Therapy is suspended.

The tubeset must be recalibrated by Arjo authorised

service personnel before therapy can continue:
• Reconnect the tubeset to the pump and check the
security of the connections.
• Disconnect any garments from the tubeset.
Calibration must be done with no garments
attached.
• The Calibration screen is shown with both leg icons
and the Start Therapy icon flashing, and “CAL”
displayed in the top left.
• Press the Middle Control button to start the
automatic calibration process.
• On successful completion of the calibration, the
pump displays the Standby screen.
• After calibration, connect any Arjo garment to
confirm that the display shows the correct garment
type.

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Warning Condition Description and Corrective Action

The Battery Fault alarm is activated if the pump
Battery Fault detects a fault in the internal battery.

If the pump is in Standby, on battery power:

• An alarm is activated which can be muted.
• The battery icon flashes and shows the last known
charge remaining in the battery.
• The “spanner” symbol flashes.
• Therapy cannot be started.

If the pump is in the Run state, on battery power:

• An alarm is activated which can be muted.
• The battery icon flashes and shows the last known
charge remaining in the battery.
• The “spanner” symbol flashes.
• Therapy can continue until the battery has expired.

If the pump is in Standby, on mains power:

• An alarm is activated which can be muted.
• The battery icon flashes and shows the last known
charge remaining in the battery.
• The “spanner” symbol flashes.
• Therapy can be started.

If the pump is in the Run state, on mains power:

• An alarm is activated which can be muted.
• The battery icon flashes and shows the last known
charge remaining in the battery.
• The “spanner” symbol flashes.
• Therapy can continue.

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Table 3 - Troubleshooting Hints

Fault Possible Cause Remedy

Low Garment Tube disconnected at garment. Check the tube connections at

Pressure/Leak the garment end.
Alarm
Loose fitting garment. Refit the garment.

Garment leak. Check garment and replace if

necessary.

Pump Kinked tube to the transducer Check tube for kinks or

on the control PCB. obstructions.

Damaged/disconnected internal Check internal tubes and replace

tube. if necessary.

Damaged tubeset assembly. Check tubeset assemblies, and

replace if necessary.
(Chapter 5, Page 66, Section 22)

Blocked air filters. Replace inlet filter on rear case.

(Chapter 5, Page 46, Section 2)

Valve Module failed. Replace the Valve Module.

(Chapter 5, Page 68, Section 23)
(Chapter 5, Page 69, Section 24)

Compressor assembly failure or Replace the Compressor

low output. assembly.
(Chapter 5, Page 77, Section 28)
(Chapter 5, Page 77, Section 29)

Kinked/ Garment Garment tube kinked. Check garment tube for kinks or
Blocked Tube obstructions.
Alarm
Pump Tubeset assembly kinked. Check tubeset assemblies for
kinks or obstructions.

Hardware Pump Hardware failure Refer to

Failure Chapter 2, Page 28, Table 4

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2 Hardware Error Messages and Error Codes

The ACS900 pump has a miniature USB connector that enables an engineer to connect it to a PC or
laptop and use software which can manage the pump and assist fault diagnosis and repair. This
application is the TAPP Communicator which is described in Chapter 4 Section 7, Page 40 “TAPP
Communicator Commands” and Section 2, Page 85 “Connecting the Pump to a PC”
When the pump detects an internal fault, it displays it as an error message on the LCD screen or as an
error code on the TAPP Communicator
2.1 Hardware Error Message on the LCD Screen:
• When the ERR alarm is displayed on the LCD screen, a hardware error message is also
displayed on the LCD screen.
• Refer to Page 28, Table 4 for the hardware error messages and their remedy.

Figure 7 - Displaying Hardware Fault Messages

2.2 TAPP Communicator Error Code:

2.2.1 Make sure the pump is powered up and in Standby:
2.2.2 Set up the TAPP Communicator (refer to Chapter 6, Page 85, Section 2).
2.2.3 Go down the list of commands on the TAPP Communicator to the group headed
ENGINEERING and send the command: 78C: Read All Errors.
2.2.4 Inspect the Response box on the TAPP Communicator:
2.2.4.1 If there are no faults, it displays SUCCESS (0x0000).
2.2.4.2 If there are faults, it displays an error code (e.g. 0x0020) which indicates
that the pump is faulty. To diagnose the fault(s), do the following:
• If the error code on the LCD screen agrees exactly with any one of the
error codes in Page 28, Table 4, then the pump has a single fault:
E.g. 0x0020 indicates Stepper Motor fault.
• If the error code on the LCD screen does NOT agree with any of the
error codes in Page 28, Table 4, then the pump has multiple faults.
Refer to Page 29, Section 3 for diagnosing multiple faults

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Hardware Error Message on Communicator Error

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Explanation of Fault Remedy

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LCD Screen Code for Single Fault(a)
EEPROM READ 0x0001 Read failure on EEPROM on Main PCB assembly Replace the Main PCB assembly:
Chapter 5 “Pump Repair”, Page 71, Section 25
EEPROM WRITE 0x0002 Write failure on EEPROM on Main PCB assembly Replace the Main PCB assembly:
Chapter 5 “Pump Repair”, Page 71, Section 25
Battery charger failure 0x0004 Possible failure of battery Replace the battery assembly:
Chapter 5 “Pump Repair”, Page 64, Section 19
Garment 1 Phase Detect failure 0x0008 Possible failure of garment detection circuitry on the Main Check garments
PCB assembly Check or replace the Main PCB:
Flowtron ACS900 Service Manual

Chapter 5 “Pump Repair”, Page 71, Section 25

Garment 2 Phase Detect failure 0x0010 Possible failure of garment detection circuitry on the Main Check Garments
PCB assembly Check or replace the Main PCB:
Chapter 5 “Pump Repair”, Page 71, Section 25
Stepper Motor failure 0x0020 Failure of stepper motor assembly Replace the valve module assembly:
Chapter 5 “Pump Repair”, Page 68, Section 23
EEPROM Settings (and 0x0040 Failure of EEPROM settings on Main PCB assembly Replace the Main PCB assembly:
backup) validation failure Chapter 5 “Pump Repair”, Page 71, Section 25
Calibration required 0x0080 Pressure calibration required on Main PCB assembly Replace the Main PCB assembly:

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Pressure transducer failure 0x0100 Failure of pressure transducer on Main PCB assembly Check the tubing from the valve module
assembly to the Main PCB assembly:
Chapter 5 “Pump Repair”, Page 68, Section 23
Chapter 5 “Pump Repair”, Page 71, Section 25
Compressor failure 0x0200 Failure of the compressor assembly Replace the compressor:
Chapter 5 “Pump Repair”, Page 77, Section 28
Pump too hot (>60 degrees) 0x0400 Faulty or failing compressor and/or Main PCB assembly Replace the compressor & Main PCB:
Chapter 5 “Pump Repair”, Page 71, Section 25
Chapter 5 “Pump Repair”, Page 77, Section 28
Temperature sensor failure 0x0800 Failure of components on the main PCB Replace the Main PCB assembly
Chapter 5 “Pump Repair”, Page 71, Section 25

a. e.g. 0x0020 indicates Stepper Motor fault.

The “0x” indicates that the next four digits are hexadecimal (i.e. 0 - 9, A - F). For error codes for multiple faults, refer to Section 3, Page 29 “Communicator Error Codes
for Multiple Faults”.
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3 Communicator Error Codes for Multiple Faults

3.1 Using the TAPP Communicator, send the command 78C: Read Errors.
3.2 The Response box on the TAPP Communicator displays errors in the format: 0x0000:
3.2.1 “0x” indicates that the next four digits are hexadecimal i.e. each digit can be any
number/letter in the range 0-9, A-F, refer to Table 5.
3.2.2 “0000” are the four hexadecimal error code digits.
3.3 A single error bit is set for each separate fault that is detected:
3.3.1 If a single fault is detected, then the single error bit is converted to a hexadecimal digit,
as detailed in Page 28, Table 4.
3.3.2 If multiple faults are detected, then EACH GROUP of four binary digits is combined into
a single hexadecimal digit (refer to Figure 8 and Table 5). For example:
• “Compressor Failure” and “Garment 1 Phase Detect Failure” faults would be
displayed as: 0x0208.
• “EEPROM Write” and “EEPROM Read” faults would be displayed as: 0x0003.
• “Calibration Required” and “EEprom Settings” faults would be displayed as:
0x00C0.
3.4 To determine the actual faults from the error code on the Communicator, do the following.
For example, if the error code is 0x0030:
• Using Table 5, convert each hexadecimal digit of the error code to binary:
So 0030 becomes 0000 0000 0011 0000.
• From Figure 8 this equates to Stepper Motor Failure and Garment 2 Phase Detect
Failure faults.
• Similarly, 000A becomes 0000 0000 0000 1010
which equates to Garment 1 Phase Detect Error and EEPROM Write.

4th hexadecimal 4 digits combined into

character is 2nd hexadecimal
always “0” (0000) character (00X0)
4 digits combined into 4 digits combined into
3rd hexadecimal 1st hexadecimal
character (0X00) character (000X)

0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 One bit is set

for EACH fault
Garment 2 Phase

Garment 1 Phase

EEPROM Read
Temperature Sensor

Battery Charge Failure

Not Used

Not Used

Not Used

Not Used

EEprom Settings
Pressure Transducer

Calibration Required

EEPROM Write
Pump Too Hot

Compressor Failure

Stepper Motor Failure

Group 4 Group 3 Group 2 Group 1

Figure 8 - Communicator Error Code Format for Multiple Faults

Table 5 - Hexadecimal to Binary Conversion

Hex Binary Hex Binary Hex Binary Hex Binary

0 0000 4 0100 8 1000 C 1100
1 0001 5 0101 9 1001 D 1101
2 0010 6 0110 A 1010 E 1110
3 0011 7 0111 B 1011 F 1111

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CHAPTER 3
MAINTENANCE

WARNING: BEFORE DISMANTLING THE PUMP UNIT, MAKE SURE THE UNIT HAS
BEEN ISOLATED FROM THE MAINS/POWER SUPPLY BY REMOVING THE
MAINS/POWER PLUG FROM THE WALL SOCKET.

WARNING: A POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD EXISTS ON THE POWER

SUPPLY PCB ASSEMBLY WHEN THE CASE IS OPENED, EVEN WITH THE
PUMP SWITCHED OFF.

CAUTION: Static Sensitive Devices. Electrostatic discharge can seriously damage the
PCB assemblies. This pump should only be opened by personnel trained in
ESD methods and with appropriate equipment and anti-static protection.

1 Service
The pump should be serviced every 12 months or after a major repair.
To service the pump, do the following:
1.1 Carry out the maintenance checks, detailed below (Refer to Chapter 3, Page 32, Section 3).
1.2 Inspect and replace the inlet filter felt on the Rear Case if dirty (Refer to
Chapter 5, Page 46, Section 2).
1.3 Carry out the following function tests on the pump:
1.3.1 Garment recognition test, in accordance with Chapter 4, Page 34, Section 2.
1.3.2 Check the following items using TAPP Communicator in accordance with
Chapter 4, Page 40, Section 7. Figures in brackets refer to the TAPP Communicator
command code. Replace any defective parts as described in Chapter 5.
1.3.2.1 Battery age and charge/recharge cycles. If these exceed 5 years or 600
cycles, remove and replace the internal battery (730: and 731:).
1.3.2.2 LCD operation tests (507:).
1.3.2.3 Keyboard tests (503:).
1.3.2.4 LED tests (501:).
1.3.2.5 Alarm sounder test (505:).
1.3.3 Soak test (Refer to Chapter 4, Page 37, Section 4).
1.4 Carry out electrical safety tests on the pump in accordance with Chapter 4, Page 39, Section 6.

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2 Cleaning Instructions
If the pump is to be cleaned by spraying cleaning solutions directly onto it, the following (Refer to
Figure 9) instructions must be observed:
Note: Make sure that all the covers are fitted correctly before cleaning the pump.
2.1 Stand the pump upright, so that the cleaning solution will not collect on the display panel or the
tubeset assemblies.
2.2 Use a soft cloth to remove the cleaning solution from the pump.

CAUTION: Do not spray cleaning solutions directly into the case vent holes
(Rear Case filter, etc), tubeset connectors or around the tubeset entry into
the pump case.

Tubeset Connector 1
Garment (Blue Button) LED Indicators
Connectors
Control Buttons

Power Button

LCD Screen

Tubeset Connector 2
(Orange Button)

Tubeset Retention Clips

Swing-out
Bed-Hooks

Mains Power Cord

Mains Power Cord Retention Clip

Figure 9 - Pump and Tubeset Assemblies

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3 Maintenance Checks
If any parts are found to be damaged they must be replaced in accordance with Chapter 5,
Pump Repair.
3.1 Visually inspect the following for damage, wear and potential faults:

• Outer casing: Check for damage and security

• Power button: Check function

• Bed hook assembly: Check for damage and security

• Output tubeset assemblies: Check for damage and security of pump connection

• LCD display and membrane label: Check for damage and security to case

• Mains/power cord: Check for damage and security of plug

• Power Cord Retainer: Check for damage and security

• Mains Plug fuse (UK only): Check the correct rating fuse is fitted

• USB cover: Check for damage and security

• Rubber feet (8 total): Check for security

• Labels: Check all labels are present and legible

3.2 Remove the Rear Case (Refer to Chapter 5, Page 56, Section 12) and visually inspect the
following for damage, wear, fitting security and potential faults:

• Battery and mountings

• Compressor assembly

• Compressor anti-vibration mountings

• Valve Module assembly

• Main PCB and LCD panel

• Power supply module

• Mains Inlet PCB

• Check Fuses

• Wiring

• Internal Tubing

3.3 Check that all screws are tightened to the torque values listed throughout the manual.

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CHAPTER 4
TESTING

1 Initialising the Pump

1.1 Make sure that NO garments are connected to either pump tubeset assembly.
1.2 Plug the pump into an electrical outlet and apply mains power.
1.3 The pump will first go through a self-test routine (Refer to Chapter 1, Page 13, Section 5).
1.4 At the end of a successful self-test routine, the pump will go into Standby mode, where it will
remain until required for use (Refer to Figure 10).

Figure 10 - Figure 10LCD Display - Standby

2 Garment Recognition Test

2.1 Initialize the pump (Refer to Page 34, Section 1).
2.2 Connect a garment to each pump tubeset assembly. Make sure the connectors click into place.
2.3 Confirm that the connection and garment types are correctly displayed, as follows:
Note: There is a separate graphic for each tubeset assembly, and each of these can be one of
a number of graphics to indicate the garment type (Refer to Table 6).

Table 6 - Table 6 Garment Options and Default Therapy Parameters

Garment LCD Display Inflation Pressure Inflation & Hold Cycle

Type Graphic (mmHg) (seconds) (seconds)

Foot 130±10 3±1 30±2

Uniform DVT calf 40±5 12±1 60±2

or calf & thigh

Tri Pulse calf or 45±5 12±1 60±2

calf & thigh

No garment - - -
connected

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2.3.1 Figure 11 shows two uniform DVT calf or calf & thigh garments connected to the pump.

Figure 11 - LCD Display - Two Uniform DVT Calf or Calf & Thigh Garments Connected

2.3.2 Figure 12 shows a foot garment and a uniform DVT calf or calf & thigh garment
connected to the pump.

Figure 12 - LCD Display - Foot and Uniform DVT Calf or Calf & Thigh Garments Connected

2.3.3 Figure 13 shows a foot garment connected to one tubeset assembly, and no garment
connected to the other.

Figure 13 - LCD Display - Only One Foot Garment Connected

2.3.4 Figure 14 shows a Tri Pulse calf or calf & thigh garment connected to one tubeset
assembly, and no garment connected to the other.

Figure 14 - LCD Display - Only One Tri Pulse Calf or Calf & Thigh Garment Connected

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3 Checking the Basic Pump Operation

3.1 Initialize the pump (Refer to Page 34, Section 1).
3.2 Connect a rolled-up foot garment to each pump tubeset assembly. Make sure the connection
and garment types are confirmed correctly on the display (Refer to Table 6).
Note: Although it is preferable to connect two different garment types to test the pump, the
pump can be tested with two identical foot garments or a single foot garment.
3.3 Press the Middle Control button on the top of the pump to start the pump. The green LEDs on
the front of the pump will illuminate and the compressor will start. Figure 15 shows the pump
running with the Port 1 garment inflated to 130 mmHg.

Figure 15 - LCD Display - Therapy Started

3.4 The pump provides intermittent cycles of compressed air to the two connected garments, which
are inflated alternately. During the test, check the LCD display to make sure that:
3.4.1 It shows the correct type of garments connected to the pump.
3.4.2 The correct pressure is being applied to each garment (Refer to Table 6).
Note: It is only necessary to check that the pressures are approximately correct.
3.4.3 No fault messages appear.
3.5 Check that the inflation hold time and cycle time are correct (Refer to Table 6). It is
recommended that a calf & thigh garment is used for this test as the longer inflation time is
easier to measure.
Note: It is only necessary to check that the times are approximately correct.
3.6 Check the Garment Disconnected alarm on the pump as follows:
3.6.1 Disconnect a garment from its tubeset assembly while the pump is running, and check
that after 1 minute, the pump will detect the fault and flash a warning on the LCD
display (Refer to Figure 16). In this example, garment 1 has been disconnected.

Figure 16 - LCD Display - Garment Disconnected - Fault Message

3.6.2 Reconnect the garment to the tubeset assembly, and check that the pump
automatically senses the garment and resumes normal operation.
3.6.3 Disconnect the garment again, as detailed in section 3.6.1., and leave disconnected.
3.6.4 Check that after 10 minutes, the pump will alarm as follows:
3.6.4.1 The audible alarm sounds.

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3.6.4.2 The alarm LEDs on the front of the pump illuminate.

3.6.4.3 The warning message is shown on the LCD display (Refer to Figure 16).

Figure 17 - LCD Display - Garment Disconnected Alarm Message

3.6.5 Reconnect the garment to the tubeset assembly, and check that the pump
automatically senses the garment and resumes normal operation.
3.7 To stop the therapy, press and hold the Middle Control button for approximately 2 seconds, until
the Standby screen is displayed.
3.8 To check the output of a pump, connect an external pressure measurement rig to the tube
outlets. Confirm the displayed pressure on the pump corresponds to that indicated on the rig.
Note: The ACS900 pressure transducer is factory calibrated and therefore requires no service
calibration unlike on some previous pumps.

4 Soak Test
4.1 Connect the pump to the mains power supply and confirm that it initializes correctly
(Refer to Page 34, Section 1).
4.2 Connect one foot garment and one calf & thigh garment to the pump. Confirm that the garments
are correctly recognised by the pump (Refer to Page 34, Section 2).
4.3 Press the Middle Control button to start therapy.
4.4 After 20 minutes, check that the pump is operating correctly, with no alarms.
4.5 Continue therapy for at least 120 minutes and confirm that the pump is operating correctly, with
no alarms.
4.6 If there have been no alarms, the Soak Test is complete.
If an alarm has been recorded, corrective action must be taken. In such cases, first replace the
garments and repeat the Soak Test.
If the alarm re-occurs, repair or service action to the pump is required.

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5 Location of the Soft-Function Buttons on the Pump Membrane Label

LCD Display and Membrane Label for Flowtron ACS900 Pump

Mains
Indicator

Power
Button

Left Control Middle Control Right Control

Button Button Button

Figure 18 - Soft Function Buttons on the Membrane Label

5.1 A Power button, switching the pump between:

• On and Standby, when operating on mains power.
• On and Off, when disconnected from the mains power and operating on battery power.
5.2 A three-button keypad below the LCD display. This is used as follows:
5.2.1 When the pump is in Standby and one or two garments are connected, press the
Middle Control button to put the pump into the Run mode and start therapy; the LED
indicators on the front and underside of the case will be illuminated green.
To stop the therapy and put the pump into Standby, press and hold the Middle Control
button for approximately 2 seconds until the Standby screen is displayed and then
release the button. The LED indicators on the Front Case will be extinguished.
5.2.2 If an audible alarm sounds during therapy, press the Left Control button to mute the
audible alarm.
When the pump is in Standby, press the Left Control button to change the alarm
volume.
Note: Some alarms cannot be muted depending on the cause.
5.2.3 Press this Right Control button to reset the Patient Run Hours. This can be done either
at power up after the pump has initialized or if the therapy is stopped and the pump is in
Standby.

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6 Electrical Safety Testing

To test the pump unit correctly, the test equipment in Table 7 is required.

Table 7 - Electrical Test Equipment

Item Test Equipment

1 Portable Appliance Tester / Electrical Safety Analyser

The ACS900 is a Class II device, double insulated, Type BF appliance. It does not need or include a
ground / earth connection and is certified to IEC 60601-1:2005 + A1:2012.
The 60601 specified safety testing for enclosure / case leakage should be performed after any servicing
activity that involves the opening of the case. This should be performed under both normal and reverse
polarity conditions. It is recommended that this testing is also performed on a periodic basis in line with
local regulation and policies.

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7 TAPP Communicator Commands

A range of service commands can be sent to the pump using TAPP Communicator. These include Read
commands, where a value is read from the pump and Write commands, where a value is written to the
pump.
To use these commands, (Refer to Page 85, Section 2) and run TAPP Communicator (Refer to
Page 93, Section 8).

Message field

Figure 19 - TAPP Communicator: Selecting a Command

Sending commands to the pump

7.1 Highlight the required command in the command list. In this example (Figure 19) command 703
is selected.
7.2 Click the SEND button or double-click on the highlighted command.
7.3 Confirm that the command has been received successfully by the pump.
(SUCCESS will appear in the Message field after every successful command sent to the pump).

Test/Service Commands
Before performing any of the self-test functions, use TAPP Communicator to send command 703 to put
the pump into Test Mode.
TAPP Communicator commands can be used for service purposes in three ways.
• Commands can be sent to instruct the pump to perform self-tests in Test Mode.
e.g. 501: Start LED Test.
• Commands can read data from the pump
e.g. 780: Read internal case temperature
• Data can be saved to the pump for service auditing
e.g. 203: Set service reference number.
Table 8 lists the TAPP Communicator commands available for service use.
After completion of the tests, command 704 can be used to return the pump to normal operation, or it
can simply be powered off and on again using the On/Standby button.Pump response is displayed on
the pump’s LCD screen or in the TAPP Communicator Rx Data field. Notes in italics are additional
information which is not displayed.

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Table 8 - TAPP Communicator Test Commands

Reqd
for Type of
Command Pump Response / Note
Test command
Mode

The following commands instruct the pump to perform self-tests.

703: N/A Enter Service LCD displays: tSt

Enable Test Mode Mode

704: N/A Exit Service Mode External Power - screen OFF, pump into standby.
Disable Test Mode
Internal power - pump switches OFF
Power LED > OFF

501: Yes Service Action LCD displays: tSt 2

Start LED Test All LEDs will switch on and off in turn.

502: Yes Service Action LCD displays: tSt 2

Stop LED Test All LEDs off.

503: Yes Service Action LCD displays: tSt 4

Start Keypad Test Operation of each button will be identified on the LCD.
These are: Power 1, Right 2, Left 3, Middle 4.

504: Yes Service Action LCD displays: tSt 4

Stop Keypad Test

505: Yes Service Action LCD displays: tSt 3

Start Sounder Test Power LED > N/A
The sounder will produce a sequence of tones.

506: Yes Service Action LCD displays: tSt 3

Stop Sounder Test The tone sequence will be cancelled.

507: Yes Service Action LCD displays: tSt 1

Start LCD Test Power LED > N/A
The LCD will cycle through 3 different screens, approx. 4 secs
each: tst 1, All Icons, Blank.
Fail if any pixels remain On or Off.

508: Yes Service Action LCD displays: tSt 1

Stop LCD Test

730: Yes Service Action LCD displays: tSt 1:

Battery Status Manufacture name: LARGE
Dump Device name: b&2D=6D
Chemistry:
Date: 17/09/2014

The battery must be replaced when the time elapsed since

manufacture exceeds 5 years.

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Table 8 - TAPP Communicator Test Commands

Reqd
for Type of
Command Pump Response / Note
Test command
Mode

731: Yes Service Action LCD displays: tSt

Read Battery Status Ch: 089
summary Cyc: 0004
Tmp: 29.6
mV: 16369
mA: 511

Ch is the percentage charge available for use = 89%

Cyc is the number of charge/discharge cycles the battery has
undergone = 4 cycles
Tmp is the internal temperature of the battery pack in °C = 29.6°C
mV is the voltage of the battery pack in mVolts = 16369 = 16.369V
mA is the current associated with the battery. (If the value is
preceded by “-” the battery is discharging, otherwise it is
charging). The value is in mA = 511mA (charging).
The battery must be replaced when the number of charge/
discharge cycles exceeds 600 cycles.

The following commands are used to identify pump information, serial numbers, usage, ownership etc.

801: No Service Action Retrieves Software version, e.g.

Read Software 001.0110 B0.0035 where B0.0035 references the boot loader
version version.

78C: No Service Action Retrieves information regarding software, used by technical

Read All Errors support to aid fault diagnosis.

72A: No Service Action Used to clear information associated with 78C.

Clear Errors

780: No Service Action Internal case temperature.

Read Temperature

300: No Service Action Pump Serial No

Read Model No
manufacturers data 7 parameters Comp Serial No
returned PSU Serial No
Manufacture Date
Main PCB Serial No
Total Run hours

400: No Service Action Retrieves Customer Name if previously set.

Read customer data

402: No Service Action Retrieves the number of hours therapy provided by the pump
Read Patient hours since the last “clear hours” event.

403: No Service Action Sets the Patient Hours meter to zero.

Clear Patient hours

The following commands are available through Communicator to update audit information held within the pump.

201: No Service Action nnnn

Read remaining where nnnn = Hours until next service
hours to service

202: No Service Action Re-starts “Remaining Hours counter” to max and allows Interval to
Set service interval be modified at the same time.
(hours) Use to reset the service indicator after servicing is complete.

203: No Service Audit Allows the service engineer to store a service reference in the
Set service Ref. No. Action pump for Audit purposes.

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Table 8 - TAPP Communicator Test Commands

Reqd
for Type of
Command Pump Response / Note
Test command
Mode

204: No Service Audit Allows the service engineer to store a service date in the pump for
Set service date Action Audit purposes.

205: No Service Action The last service date stored is retrieved and displayed.
Read service date

206: No Service Action The last service interval stored is retrieved and displayed.
Read service
interval (hours)

207: No Service Action The last service reference stored is retrieved and displayed.
Read service
Ref. No.

306: No Service Audit Used when the Main PCB is replaced.

Set pump Action Note: Serial numbers must always be re-entered if the Main
serial No. PCB is replaced.

307: No Service Audit Used when a replacement main PCB is fitted.

Set pump Action
model No.

308: No Service Audit Used when a replacement Compressor is fitted.

Set Compressor Action
serial No.

309: No Service Audit Used when a replacement Power Supply PCB is fitted.
Set Power Supply Action
PCB serial No.

407: No Service Action Optional, may assist asset tracking.

Load customer
name

408: No Service Action

Set language

882: No Service Action Retrieves information regarding software - used by technical

Read software support to aid fault diagnosis.
CRC32

883: No Service Action Retrieves information regarding software - used by technical

Read firmware info support to aid fault diagnosis.

30A: No Reserved Service Clears the Total Hours counter and hence the displayed value at
Clear hours run action. Use when a start-up. This is the number of hours since a major build event.
total pump re-build
has occurred.

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CHAPTER 5
PUMP REPAIR

WARNING: BEFORE DISMANTLING THE PUMP, ENSURE UNIT HAS BEEN ISOLATED
FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BY REMOVING THE CORD PLUG FROM THE
WALL OUTLET.

1 General
This chapter details repair procedures for the Flowtron ACS900 pump. All repairs should be carried out
by Arjo approved service personnel.
Use only approved Arjo replacement parts. Use of unapproved parts can compromise EMC performance
and result in increased emissions or reduced immunity.
Note: If the Rear Case of the pump is removed for any reason, the mains power cord must be
removed first (Refer to Page 52, Section 6).
1.1 Page 44, Table 9 defines the testing which must be carried out following each repair:
1.1.1 To check the Basic Pump Operation, refer to Chapter 4, Page 36, Section 3.
1.1.2 To carry out the Garment Recognition Test, refer to Chapter 4, Page 34, Section 2.
1.1.3 To carry out the Electrical Safety Tests, refer to Chapter 4, Page 39, Section 6.

Tools and Equipment Required

To service the Flowtron ACS900 pump, the following items are required:
• Torque drive, with the following bits:
• T10, 70mm Torx.
• T8, 70mm Torx.
• Flat-blade screwdriver.
• ESD kit.
• Tube and connector from garment.

CAUTION: When reassembling the pump or replacing any of its internal components,
use a driver with a torque gauge to tighten all screws to the torque values
listed in this section. Do not overtighten.

Table 9 - Inlet Filter Felt Parts List

Basic Garment Recalibrate Reset Electrical

Components / Assemblies Pump Recognition Tube Service Safety
Operation Test Sets Log Tests

Mains Power Cord Yes No No No Yes

Case Inlet Filter Felt Yes No No No No

Tubeset Assembly Yes Yes Yes No No

Rear Case Yes No No No No

Front Case Yes No No No Yes

Membrane Label Yes Yes Yes No Yes

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Basic Garment Recalibrate Reset Electrical

Components / Assemblies Pump Recognition Tube Service Safety
Operation Test Sets Log Tests

Hook Assembly Yes No No No No

Valve Module Assembly Yes No No No Yes

Compressor Assembly Yes No No No Yes

Power Supply Module Yes No No No Yes

Power Supply PCB Yes No No No Yes

LCD Display Assembly Yes Yes Yes No Yes

Fuse Yes No No No Yes

Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes No Yes Yes

Mains Inlet PCB assembly Yes No No No Yes

Note: If the tubesets are removed or disconnected, then the pump will automatically require
recalibration.

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2 Replacing the Inlet Filter Felt

2.1 Remove the retaining screws (Fig 20, Item 30) and lift off the power cord retainer
(Fig 20, Item 10).
2.2 Remove the Filter Foam (Fig 20, Item 20) from the recess and dispose of it.
2.3 Press the new Filter Foam into the recess.
2.4 Install the Power Cord Retainer. Fit the retaining screw and torque to 0.9 - 1.0 Nm.

30

20

10
cable omitted for clarity

Figure 20 - Replacing the Inlet Filter Felt

Table 10 - Inlet Filter Felt Parts List

Item Part Number Description Qty

10 526306 Power cord retainer (Filter Cover) 1

20 526331 Filter Foam 1

30 FAS320 Screw, Filh Slot, M4 X 10 STL ZP 2

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Note: Check the orientation

of the text on both
labels (Items 10 & 20)
before fitting

Note: Fit the Serial Number

Label (Item 10) first

20

30 10

Figure 21 - Fitting Pump Labels

Table 11 - Pump Label Parts List

Item Part Number Description Qty

10 LAB695 Pump Serial Number Label 1

LAB690-01 ACS900 Rear Label (all regions except KSA and Brazil)

LAB690-02 ACS900 Rear Label KSA

LAB690-03 ACS900 Rear Label Brazil

20(a) 1
LAB690-04 ACS900 Rear Label for made in Poland

LAB690-05 ACS900 Rear Label for China STD

LAB690-06 ACS900 Rear Label for China OR

LAB692-01 ACS900 Bottom Label (except Brazil)

30 LAB692-02 ACS900 Bottom Label Brazil 1

LAB692-03 ACS900 Bottom Label for China

a. Make sure the correct labels (Items 20 and 30) is fitted to the pump, depending on the type of
pump and where it was manufactured.

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3 Fitting Pump Labels

New labels are required when the Rear Case or Front Case are replaced. Replacement Serial Number
labels are not available, so the old label must be carefully removed and reused.
Note: Items 10 and 20 must be stuck on in the correct order and with the correct orientation.
3.1 Stick the Serial Number Label (Fig 21, Item 10) into the recess on the Rear Case. (Refer to
Figure 21).
3.2 Peel the new Product Label (Fig 21, Item 20) from its protective backing paper and stick it in the
larger recess so that the clear window fits over the Serial Number label (Refer to Figure 21).
Note: Make sure the correct label (item 20) is fitted to the pump, depending on the type of
pump and where it was manufactured.
3.3 Peel the new Bottom Label (Fig 21, Item 30) from its protective backing paper and stick it in the
large recess on the bottom of the case.

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Table 12 - Mains Power Cord Version Part Numbers

Cable Part No./Description

South Africa /India mains power cord IEC

Australia mains power cord IEC

Europe mains power cord IEC

China mains power cord IEC

Japan mains power cord IEC
Swiss mains power cord IEC
USA mains power cord IEC
UK mains power cord IEC
Product
Country

CAB320

CAB321

CAB326

CAB322

CAB323

CAB324

CAB325

CAB327
Model No.

526000-03
UK
526000-04
526000-01
USA
526000-02
526000-05
Australia
526000-06
526000-07
Europe
526000-08
526000-09
Swiss
526000-10
526000-11
Japan
526000-12
526000-13
China
526000-14
South Africa/ 526000-15
India 526000-16
526000-17
KSA
526000-18
526000-21
INT
526000-22
526000-23
Middle East
526000-24
526000-25
Asia
526000-26
526000-33
Thailand
526000-34
526000-35
Panama
526000-36
526000-37
Iran
526000-38
Finland/Bosnia 526000-41
and Herzegovina/
Bulgaria/Croatia/
526000-42
Serbia

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Cable Part No./Description

East Euro mains power cord IEC

Taiwan mains power cord IEC
Brazil mains power cord IEC

Israel mains power cord IEC

Product

CAB334SZ

CAB329SZ

CAB365SZ
Country

CAB328
Model No.

PTBR 526000-19
526000-20

Taiwan 526000-27
526000-28

East Euro 526000-29

526000-30

Russia 526000-31
526000-32

Israel 526000-39
526000-40

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30

40 50

20

Figure 22 - Removing the Mains Power Cord and USB Cover

Table 13 - Mains Power Cord and USB Cover Parts List

Item Part Number Description Qty

10 Refer to Table 12 Mains Power Cord IEC 1

20 526306 Mains Power Cord Retainer 1

30 526305 USB Cover 1

40 FAS320 Screw, Cheese HD Slotted, M4 X 10 SLT ZN 2

50 FAS320 USB Cover Screw, Cheese HD Slotted, M4 X 10 1

SLT ZN

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4 Removing the Power Cord Retainer

WARNING: BEFORE REMOVING THE MAINS POWER CORD RETAINER, MAKE SURE
THE PUMP UNIT HAS BEEN ISOLATED FROM THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY
BY REMOVING THE MAINS POWER PLUG FROM THE WALL SOCKET.

4.1 Lay the pump face down on a flat surface.

4.2 Remove the two screws (Fig 22, Item 40) and the Mains Power Cord Retainer (Fig 22, Item 20)
out of the Rear Case.

5 Installing the Mains Power Cord Retainer

5.1 Make sure the Mains Power Cord IEC connector (Fig 22, Item 10) is pushed fully into the IEC
connector inside the pump. Place the mains power cord into the groove in the Rear Case.
5.2 Push the Mains Power Cord Retainer (Fig 22, Item 20) into the slot in the Rear Case.
5.3 Install the two screws (Fig 22, Item 40) to secure the Mains Power Cord Retainer. Make sure
that the screws are not over-tightened. Torque to 0.4 - 0.5 Nm.

6 Removing the Mains Power Cord

6.1 Remove the Mains Power Cord Retainer (Refer to Page 52, Section 4).
6.2 Pull the Mains Power Cord IEC connector (Fig 22, Item 10) out of the IEC connector inside the
pump.

7 Installing the Mains Power Cord

CAUTION: Make sure the replacement mains power cord (Fig 22, Item 10) is the correct
part, or the electrical safety of the pump may be impaired.

7.1 Carefully push the Mains Power Cord IEC connector (Fig 22, Item 10) fully into the IEC
connector inside the pump. Place the mains power cord into the groove in the Rear Case.
7.2 Install the Mains Power Cord Retainer (Refer to Page 52, Section 5).

8 Removing the USB Cover

8.1 Release the retaining screw (Fig 22, Item 50) and remove the screw and USB Cover
(Fig 22, Item 30).

9 Installing the USB Cover

9.1 Replace the USB Cover (Fig 22, Item 30) and fixing screw (Fig 22, Item 50).
Torque to 0.4 - 0.5 Nm.

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2

10

30
60

60

40
4
30
40 4
4 50

Figure 23 - Replacing the Bed Hooks

Table 14 - Bed Hooks Parts List

Item Part Number Description Qty

10 526361-01(a) Rear Case Assembly Spare ACS900 1

20 526325 Bed Hook 2

526323SZ Bed Hook for Australia Spares (only provide spare part) 2

30 526308 Bed Hook Clamp Left Hand 1

526310 Bed Hook Clamp Right Hand 1

40 FAS322 Screw, FLH Torx pt, M3 X 12 STL ZP 8

50 526326 Bed Hook Bumper - Left Hand 1

526327 Bed Hook Bumper - Right Hand 1

60 526307 Bed Hook Mount Left Hand 1

526309 Bed Hook Mount Right Hand 1

a. Includes: 1 x Rear Case, 1 x Mount hook left, 1 x Hook Mount right, 2 x bed hook, 1 x hook
bumper left, 1 x hook bumper right, 2 x rear foot, 2 x base foot, 8 x Screw, Pan HD Torx PT,
M3 X 16 STL-ZN, 8 x Screw Flat HD Torx, M3 X 12 STL ZN, 1, 1 x Label, refer to manual

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10 Removing the Bed Hooks

10.1 Remove the Rear Case from the Front Case (Refer to Page 56, Section 13).
10.2 Lay the Rear Case (Fig 23, Item 10) down with the inside surface pointing upwards.
10.3 Peel the adhesive bed hook bumper (Fig 23, Item 50) from the bed hook clamp
(Fig 23, Item 30).
10.4 Remove the four screws (Fig 23, Item 40) from the bed hook clamp (Fig 23, Item 30).
10.5 Lift out the bed hook clamp (Fig 23, Item 30) and carefully remove the bed hook
(Fig 23, Item 20) from the channel in the hook mount (Fig 23, Item 60).
10.6 Repeat the procedure for the other bed hook, if required.

11 Installing the Bed Hooks

11.1 From the back, insert the bed hook (Fig 23, Item 20) into the channel in the case hook mount
(Fig 23, Item 60). Check that the hook is correctly located and is free to rotate.
11.2 Lay the Rear Case (Fig 23, Item 10) down with the inside surface pointing upwards.
11.3 Fit the bed hook clamp (Fig 23, Item 30) over the rear of the hook.
11.4 Fit the four screws (Fig 23, Item 40) into the bed hook clamp (Fig 23, Item 30). Torque to
0.4 - 0.5 Nm. When complete, check that the hook is secure and able to rotate freely.
11.5 Fit the adhesive bed hook bumper (Fig 23, Item 50) to the bed hook clamp (Fig 23, Item 30).
11.6 Repeat the procedure for the other bed hook, if required.
11.7 Install the Rear Case onto the Front Case (Refer to Page 56, Section 13).

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30
6

50

10 40

Figure 24 - Replacing the Rear Case

Table 15 - Case Parts List

Item Part Number Description Qty

10 526361-01 Rear Case Assembly Spare ACS900 1

Refer toTable 14

526301 Rear Case 1

20 526360(a) Front Case Spare Assembly ACS900 1

526304(b) Front Case Assembly ACS900 1

30 FAS324 Screw, Pan HD Torx PT, M3 X 12 STL ZN 6

40 FAS321 Screw, Button HD Torx, M3 X 6 STL ZP 1

50 526314 Main Seal 1

a. Includes 1 x Front Case Assembly, 1 x Downlight Window, 1 x Base Foot, 1 x Downlight Win-
dow Gasket, 1 x Display Window Gasket, 2 x LCD Gasket, 1 x Keypad ACS900, 1 x LCD
Window, 1 x Arjo Badge Small
b. Includes 1 x Front Case Assembly, 1 x Lens, LED - RH, 1 x Lens, LED - LH, Insert M3, Loctite
460

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12 Removing the Rear Case Assembly from the Pump

WARNING: BEFORE DISMANTLING THE PUMP, ENSURE UNIT HAS BEEN ISOLATED
FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BY REMOVING THE CORD PLUG FROM THE
WALL OUTLET.

12.1 Remove the mains power cord from the pump (Refer to Page 52, Section 6).
12.2 Lay the pump face down on a flat surface.
12.3 Remove the bottom centre screw (Fig 24, Item 40).
Note: The bottom centre screw has a different Torx screw thread to the other six screws.
12.4 Remove the six screws (Fig 24, Item 30).
12.5 Three interconnecting cables link the Rear Case assembly to the Front Case assembly. With
care, lift the Rear Case (Fig 24, Item 10) to reveal the interconnections.
12.6 Disconnect the Power connection from the Power Supply PCB Assembly (Fig 25, Item 30).
12.7 Disconnect the LED connection from the Power Supply PCB Assembly (Fig 25, Item 70).
12.8 Disconnect the speaker cable (Fig 25, Item 80) from the main PCB assembly (Fig 34, Item 2).
12.9 Lift the disconnected Rear Case (Fig 24, Item 10) away from the Front Case (Fig 24, Item 20).

13 Installing the Rear Case Assembly onto the Pump

13.1 Lay the Front Case (Fig 24, Item 20) down with the inside surface pointing upwards.
13.2 Connect the Power connection to the Mains Inlet PCB (Fig 25, Item 30).
13.3 Connect the LED connection to the Mains Inlet PCB (Fig 25, Item 70).
13.4 Connect the speaker cable (Fig 25, Item 80) to the main PCB assembly (Fig 34, Item 2).
13.5 Fit the main seal (Fig 24, Item 50) to the Rear Case assembly (Fig 24, Item 10).
13.6 Fit the Rear Case assembly (Fig 24, Item 10) onto the Front Case assembly.
13.7 Install the bottom centre screw (Fig 24, Item 40) Torque to 0.4 - 0.5 Nm.
Note: The bottom centre screw has a different Torx screw head to the other six screws.
13.8 Install the six screws (Fig 24, Item 30) to secure the Rear Case to the Front Case.
Torque to 0.4 - 0.5 Nm.
13.9 Install the mains power cord to the pump (Refer to Page 52, Section 7).

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70

30

60
10 4
20
4
Mounting Bosses
(Part of Front Case Ass'y)
50
40

Figure 25 - Replacing the Mains Inlet PCB assembly

Table 16 - Mains Inlet PCB Assembly Parts List

Item Part Number Description Qty

10 526055-01 PCB Power Inlet ACS900 1

20 FAS321 Screw, Button HD Torx, M3 X 6 STL ZN 4

30 526341 Cable Assembly, AC Power Inlet - PSU 1

40 FAS323 Push-Clip, Type B Nylon 66 2

50 526350 Insulator, Power Inlet PCBA 1

60 FAS319 STDF, HEX, M/F M3X30 BRS NP 4

70 526342 Assembly, Cable Main - Power Inlet 1

80 526344 Assembly, Speaker 1

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14 Removing the Mains Inlet PCB Assembly

14.1 Put the pump down on its front and remove the Rear Case from the Front Case
(Refer to Page 56, Section 12).
Note: With care, lift the Rear Case to reveal the interconnections.
14.2 Remove the connecting cables from the Mains Inlet PCB assembly (Fig 25, Item 30 and item
70) from the Power Supply Module (Fig 29, Item 1 and 2).
14.3 Remove the two push-clips (Fig 25, Item 40) to release the insulating cover (Fig 25, Item 50).
14.4 Remove the four retaining screws (Fig 25, Item 20) from the metal standoffs (Fig 25, Item 60).
14.5 Lift the Mains Inlet PCB assembly (Fig 25, Item 10) from the pump.

15 Installing the Mains Inlet PCB Assembly

15.1 Check the torque of the metal standoffs (Fig 25, Item 60), torque to 0.4 - 0.5 Nm.
15.2 Place the Mains Inlet PCB assembly onto the metal standoffs (Fig 25, Item 60).
15.3 Refit the four retaining screws (Fig 25, Item 20). Torque to 0.5 - 0.6 Nm.
15.4 Refit the PSU IN connector (refer to Fig 25, Item 30 and Fig 26, Item 1). Make sure the
connector is refitted to the Power Supply Module (Fig 29, Item 1).
15.5 Refit the LED connector (refer to Fig 25, Item 70 and Fig 26, Item 2). Make sure the other end of
the LED connector is fitted to the Main PCB (Fig 34, Item 10).
15.6 Install the Rear Case assembly onto the Front Case (Refer to Page 56, Section 13).

Holes for
1 support pillars

Blue
To power transformer
Brown

LED connector
2

Fuse holder

Ferrite to be closest to the

connection on the PCB

Figure 26 - Power Supply PCB Assembly Connectors

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Blue

Brown

10

20

Figure 27 - Replacing the Mains Power Fuse

Table 17 - Mains Power Fuses Parts List

Item Part Number Description Qty

10 513398 Fuse 1A Anti Surge 20 mm 2

20 513399 Fuseholder Cover 20 mm 2

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16 Replacing the Mains Power Fuse on the Mains Inlet PCB Assembly

WARNING: MAKE SURE THE REPLACEMENT FUSE IS THE CORRECT TYPE AND
RATING, OR THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY OF THE PUMP MAY BE IMPAIRED.

16.1 Remove the Rear Case from the pump (Refer to Page 56, Section 12).
16.2 Un-clip the plastic cover (Fig 27, Item 20), and remove the fuse (Fig 27, Item 10).
16.3 Install the new fuse into the fuseholder, and clip the plastic cover onto the fuseholder.
16.4 Install the Rear Case onto the pump (Refer to Page 56, Section 13).

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20

40
60

70 30 4
2
4
Figure 28 - Replacing the Power Supply Module

Table 18 - Power Supply Module Parts List

Item Part Number Description Qty

10 526064 PSU Assembly (see Table 19) 1

20 526321 PSU 18V 40W 1

30 FAS310 Screw, Button HD Torx, M3 X 10 STL ZN 4

40 526334 PSU Mounting Bracket 1

50 Refer toTable 15 ACS900 Front Case Assembly, Spare 1

60 526340 Assembly, Cable DC, PSU - Main PCB (See Figure 34 - 8) 1

70 FAS318 STDF, HEX, M/F M3X50 BRS NP 2

2
1

PSU OUT PSU IN

To Main Display To Mains Inlet
PCB PCB assembly
Figure 29 - Power Supply Module connectors

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17 Removing the PSU Assembly

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE MAINS POWER CORD TO THE PUMP AND SWITCH
ON THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY, WHEN THE REAR CASE IS REMOVED
FROM THE PUMP. VOLTAGES IN EXCESS OF 30 VOLTS RMS OR 50 VOLTS
DC ARE PRESENT ON THE POWER SUPPLY MODULE AND CAN, IN
CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, BE LETHAL.

CAUTION: Static Sensitive Devices. Electrostatic discharge can seriously damage the
PCB assemblies. This pump should only be opened by personnel trained in
ESD methods and with appropriate equipment and anti-static protection.

The PSU Assembly comprises the PSU, PSU Mounting Bracket and Battery.
17.1 Put the pump down on its front and remove the Rear Case from the Front Case (Refer to
Page 56, Section 12).
17.2 Remove the Mains Inlet PCB assembly (Refer to Page 58, Section 14).
17.3 Remove the connecting cables from the Power Supply Module (Fig 29, Items 1 and 2).
17.4 Remove the four retaining screws (Fig 28, Item 30) holding the PSU mounting bracket
(Fig 28, Item 40) to the case (Fig 28, Item 50).
17.5 Lift the Power Supply Module (Fig 28, Item 10) from the pump.
17.6 To detach the PSU from the PSU mounting bracket (Fig 28, Item 40) Refer to
Page 64, Section 19.

18 Installing the PSU Assembly

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE MAINS POWER CORDSET TO THE PUMP AND
SWITCH ON THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY, WHEN THE REAR CASE IS
REMOVED FROM THE PUMP. VOLTAGES IN EXCESS OF 30 VOLTS RMS OR
50 VOLTS DC ARE PRESENT ON THE POWER SUPPLY MODULE AND CAN,
IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, BE LETHAL.

CAUTION: Static Sensitive Devices. Electrostatic discharge can seriously damage the
PCB assemblies. This pump should only be opened by personnel trained in
ESD methods and with appropriate equipment and anti-static protection.

18.1 Make sure the PSU is attached to the PSU mounting bracket (Fig 28, Item 40) Refer to
Page 64, Section 19.
18.2 Place the PSU assembly (Fig 28, Item 10) onto the four pillars in the case (Fig 28, Item A).
18.3 Refit the four retaining screws (Fig 28, Item 30). Torque to 0.4 - 0.5 Nm.
18.4 Refit the PSU IN connector (Fig 29, Item 2). Make sure the other end of the cable is connected
to the Mains Inlet PCB (Fig 26, Item 1).
18.5 Refit the PSU Out connector (Fig 29, Item 1). Make sure the other end of the cable is connected
to the Main PCB (Fig 34, Item 8).
18.6 Install the Rear Case assembly onto the Front Case (Refer to Page 56, Section 13).

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70 4
4
A
80
4

10

20
Position cable tie
centrally on the battery

50
30
60

Figure 30 - Replacing the Battery

Table 19 - PSU Assembly

Item Part Number Description Qty

10 526320 Battery, Li-Ion, 14.4V, 2200mAh 1

20 526321 PSU 18V 40W 1

30 526334 PSU Mounting Bracket 1

40 FAS310 Screw, Button HD TORX, M3 X 10 STL ZN 4

50 526345 PSU Insulator 1

60 FAS313 Cable Tie 290MM 1

70 FAS312 Spacer, M3 X 4 Nylon 4

80 FAS098 Hex NUT M3 4

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19 Removing the Battery

19.1 Remove the Rear Case from the pump (Refer to Page 56, Section 12).
19.2 Lay the Front Case down with the inside surface pointing upwards (Fig 28, Item 50).
19.3 Refer to Page 62, Section 17 to remove the PSU mounting bracket (Fig 28, Item 40). The
mounting bracket holds the Power Supply Module and Battery.
19.4 Lift the PSU mounting bracket (Fig 30, Item 30) and Battery assembly (Fig 30, Item 10) out of
the case.
19.5 Remove the four retaining screws (Fig 30, Item 40) from the hex nuts (Fig 30, Item 80). To
separate the Power Supply Module and Battery from the PSU mounting bracket.
19.6 Cut the cable tie (Fig 30, Item 60) to release the battery (Fig 30, Item 10) from the PSU
mounting bracket (Fig 30, Item 30).

20 Installing the Battery

20.1 Lay the Front Case down with the inside surface pointing upwards (Fig 28, Item 50).
20.2 Orientate the Battery assembly to the PSU mounting bracket (Fig 30, Item 30) so that the lead
will come out on the side nearest the centre of the case (Fig 30, Item A).
20.3 Put the new battery onto the PSU mounting bracket (Fig 30, Item 30).
20.4 Fasten a new cable tie (Fig 30, Item 60) to the Battery and PSU mounting bracket
(Fig 30, Item 30). Make sure the cable tie is positioned centrally on the Battery.
20.5 Trim the cable tie of excess plastic.
20.6 Make sure the plastic insulator (Fig 30, Item 50) is positioned between the PSU circuit board
(Fig 30, Item 20) and PSU mounting bracket (Fig 30, Item 30).
20.7 Make sure the four spacers (Fig 30, Item 70) are positioned between the PSU circuit board
(Fig 30, Item 20), PSU mounting bracket (Fig 30, Item 30) and PSU Insulator.
20.8 Fit the four retaining screws (Fig 30, Item 40) through the PSU to the four hex nuts
(Fig 30, Item 80). Torque to 0.4 - 0.5 Nm.
20.9 Slide the PSU mounting bracket (now holding the PSU and Battery) into the case. Position the
assembly over the hole bosses in the Front Case.
20.10 Connect the end of the battery power cable (Fig 30, Item A) to the Main PCB (Fig 34, Item 9).
20.11 Install the Rear Case onto the pump (Refer to Page 56, Section 13).

CAUTION: When a new battery is installed, always connect the pump to the AC power
source before using the battery as a power source.

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50 10

70

60
20 30

Figure 31 - Replacing the Tubeset Assembly

Table 20 - Tubeset Assemblies Parts

Item Part Number Description Qty

10 Refer toTable 15 ACS900 Front Case Assembly, Spare 1

20 526348 Cover Bulkhead Tube Set 1

30 526316 Manifold Bulkhead 1

526062-01 Tubeset Assembly, Standard, for ACS900 Pump

40(a) 1
526062-02 Tubeset Assembly, 13’ OR version, for ACS900 Pump

50 526058-01 PWA, Manifold ACS900 1

60 FAS325 Screw, Button HD. Torx, M4 X 25 STL ZP 2

70 526322 Seal, Manifold Port 2

a. The Tubeset Assemblies (item 40) are NOT interchangeable. Make sure the correct Tubeset Assembly
is fitted to the pump, depending on the type of pump and the tubeset length required.

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21 Removing the Tubeset

The Tubeset is only replaceable as a complete unit which is comprised of the Garment Connectors,
tubing, Tubeset plate, Garment Sensors and connecting cable.
21.1 Remove the two retaining screws (Fig 31, Item 60) from the manifold bulkhead cover
(Fig 31, Item 20).
21.2 Remove the bulkhead cover (Fig 31, Item 20) from the manifold bulkhead (Fig 31, Item 30).
21.3 Pull the manifold bulkhead away from the Front Case (Fig 31, Item 10) and manifold PCB
(Fig 31, Item 50).
21.4 Ensure manifold port seals (Fig 31, Item 70) remain in place, or replace as needed.

22 Installing the Tubeset

The Tubeset Assembly has no service replaceable components and must be replaced as a complete
unit.
Note: The Tubeset Assemblies are NOT interchangeable. Make sure the correct Tubeset Assembly is
fitted to the pump, depending on the type of pump and the tubeset length required.
22.1 Ensure manifold port seals (Fig 31, Item 70) remain in place, or replace as needed.
22.2 Connect the manifold bulkhead (Fig 31, Item 30) to the manifold PCB (Fig 31, Item 50) and case
(Fig 31, Item 10).
22.3 Install the bulkhead cover (Fig 31, Item 20) to the manifold bulkhead (Fig 31, Item 30).
22.4 Fit the retaining screws (Fig 31, Item 20) and torque to 0.9 - 1.0 Nm.
22.5 The tubeset must be recalibrated by Arjo authorised service personnel before therapy can
continue:
• Reconnect the tubeset to the pump and check the security of the connections.
• Disconnect any garments from the tubeset.
Calibration must be done with no garments attached.
• The Calibration screen is shown with both leg icons and the Start Therapy icon flashing, and
“CAL” displayed in the top left.
• Press the Middle Control button to start the automatic calibration process.
• On successful completion of the calibration, the pump displays the Standby screen.
After calibration, connect any Arjo garment to confirm that the display shows the correct garment
type.

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Note: Compressor removed for clarity Connect 6 pin stepper motor connector
on manifold assembly to main PCB

40
70
10

50
30
Connect silicone tube
to compressor
20

Connect garment cable

to connector on manifold
B
assembly

60
A
90 120

80
100
110

Figure 32 - Replacing the Valve Module Assembly

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Table 21 - Valve Module and Tubeset Assemblies Parts

Item Part Number Description Qty

10 526098 Valve Module Assembly, Spares Item 1

20 526058-01 PWA, Manifold ACS900 1

30 526352 Tubing, Manifold Compressor 1

526062-01 Tubeset Assembly, Standard, for ACS900 Pump

40(a) 1
526062-02 Tubeset Assembly, 13’ OR version, for ACS900 Pump

50 526319 Manifold Outer Seal 1

60 FAS257 Screw, SCR TORX PT, M3X10 STL ZP 8

70 FAS213 Retaining Pin 1

80 513382 Motor Wire Assembly 1

90 526349 Motor 1

100 526333 Trim, Edge 1

110 FAS238 Spirol Pin 1

120 513322 Module Gasket 1

a. The Tubeset Assemblies (item 40) are NOT interchangeable. Make sure the correct Tubeset
Assembly is fitted to the pump depending on the pump type and the tubeset length required.

23 Removing the Valve Module Assembly

The Valve Module assembly comprises the stepper motor and air distribution manifold. It is supplied
complete with a connector for the stepper motor (Fig 32, Item A). There are no service replaceable parts
and the assembly must be replaced as a complete item.
23.1 Remove the Garment Tubeset (Refer to Page 66, Section 21).
23.2 Ensure manifold port seals (Fig 31, Item 70) remain in place, or replace as needed.
23.3 Separate the Rear Case assembly from the Front Case (Refer to Page 56, Section 12).
23.4 Disconnect the small diameter transducer tube from the transducer outlet on the Valve Module
assembly (Fig 32, Item C).

CAUTION: Do not disconnect the transducer tube from the transducer on the Main PCB
assembly. Always disconnect the transducer tube at the Valve Module
assembly.

23.5 Disconnect the Compressor Tube (Fig 32, Item 30) from the Valve Module assembly.
23.6 Disconnect all power from the Main PCB by removing the Mains Power (Fig 34, Item 8) and
Battery Power (Fig 34, Item 9) connections from the Main PCB.

CAUTION: If the Garment Sensor is removed before power is disconnected from the
Main PCB this will result in unexpected movement of the Valve Module
stepper motor.

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23.7 Disconnect the Garment Sensor cable (Fig 32, Item B) leading from the Main PCB
(Fig 34, Item 1).
23.8 Carefully begin lift the Valve Module assembly (Fig 32, Item 10) and the Tubeset assembly
(Fig 32, Item 70) from the pump.
23.9 While lifting the Valve Module assembly disconnect the Stepper Motor cable (Fig 32, Item A)
leading to the Main PCB (Fig 34, Item 3).
23.10 Remove the four screws (Fig 32, Item 60) and the Retaining Pin (Fig 32, Item 70).
23.11 Remove the Motor Wire Assembly (Fig 32, Item 80) from the Motor (Fig 32, Item 90) and
remove the Motor (Fig 32, Item 90).
23.12 Remove the Trim, Edge (Fig 32, Item 100), Spirol Pin (Fig 32, Item 110) and the Module Gasket
(Fig 32, Item 120), if necessary.

24 Installing the Valve Module Assembly

The Valve Module Assembly has no service replaceable components and must be replaced as a
complete unit.
The new Valve Module assembly (Fig 32, Item 10) is supplied with the manifold hoses attached.
24.1 Place the Trim, Edge (Fig 32, Item 100), Spirol Pin (Fig 32, Item 110) and the Module Gasket
(Fig 32, Item 120), if changed.
24.2 Connect the Motor Wire Assembly (Fig 32, Item 80) to the Motor (Fig 32, Item 90) and place the
Motor (Fig 32, Item 90).
24.3 Fit the Retaining Pin (Fig 32, Item 70) and the four screws (Fig 32, Item 60).
24.4 Place the combined Valve Module and Tubeset assemblies into the pump so that the Valve
Module assembly (Fig 32, Item 10) sits in the Front Case moulding (Fig 32, Item D).
24.5 Connect the compressor tube (Fig 32, Item 30).
24.6 Connect the small diameter transducer tube to the transducer outlet on the Valve Module
assembly (Fig 32, Item C).
24.7 Connect the stepper motor cable (Fig 32, Item A) to the Main PCB (Fig 34, Item 3).
24.8 Connect the Garment Sensor cable (Fig 32, Item B) to the Main PCB (Fig 34, Item 1).
24.9 Make sure the Mains Power and Battery Power connectors are attached to the Main PCB
(Fig 34, Item 8 and 9).
24.10 Refit the Rear Case assembly to the Front Case (Refer to Page 56, Section 13).
24.11 Refer to Page 66, Section 22 if the Garment Tubeset has not been attached.

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10

20
2

Figure 33 - Replacing the Display Panel PCB Assembly

Table 22 - Main PCB Assembly Parts List

Item Part Number Description Qty

10(a) 526052 Main PCB Assembly for ACS900 Pump 1

20 FAS315 Screw, Pan HD Torx PT, M2.2 X 8 STL ZP 2

a. The Main PCB Assemblies (item 10) are NOT interchangeable; the replacement PCB
assembly must be the same part number as the original PCB assembly fitted to the pump.

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25 Removing the Main PCB Assembly

CAUTION: Static Sensitive Devices. Electrostatic discharge can seriously damage the
PCB assemblies. This pump should only be opened by personnel trained in
ESD methods and with appropriate equipment and anti-static protection.

CAUTION: Do not disconnect the Pressure Transducer tube (Fig 34, Item 5) from the
pressure sensor. The tube is part of the Main PCB assembly and will be
replaced as part of that assembly.

CAUTION: Do not disconnect the LCD module (Fig 34, Item 6) from the Main PCB
assembly. This cannot be replaced as a separate item.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to pull the keypad cable out of the connector (Fig 34, Item 4)
on the Main PCB assembly, or damage to the cable and the connector could
occur. This is a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) connector, which must be
“unlocked” before the cable can be removed.

CAUTION: The Main PCB Assemblies are NOT interchangeable; the replacement PCB
assembly must be the same part number as the original PCB assembly fitted
to the pump.

The Main PCB assembly is comprised of the Main PCB, LCD module and transducer tube. This
assembly is not repairable and must be replaced as a complete unit.
Note: Access to the Main PCB assembly is made easier if the Compressor and Valve Module
assembly are first removed.

7 To Pressure Module
6 5 10
2

10 8 9

Figure 34 - Main PCB Assembly Connections

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25.1 Put the pump down on its front and remove the Rear Case from the Front Case
(Refer to Page 56, Section 12).
25.2 Remove the Valve Module Tubeset assembly (Refer to Page 68, Section 23).
25.3 Remove the Compressor assembly (Refer to Page 77, Section 28).

Keypad Cable
Total Travel =
less than 2mm

Locking
Plate

Locking Plate Closed and Connector Locking Plate Open and

Cable Secured Body Cable Released

Figure 35 - ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Connector

25.4 Remove the Keypad connector from the Main PCB (Fig 34, Item 4),
(refer to Figures 34 and 35).
25.4.1 Using your thumbnails, or a small tool which will not damage the ZIF socket, gently lift
the outer edges of the locking plate away from the connector body on the ZIF socket,
until the locking plate is in the fully open position (fully extended). The keypad cable is
now released.
Note: The total travel of the locking plate is less than 2mm.
25.5 Remove the two retaining screws (Fig 33, Item 20). Pull the Main PCB assembly away from the
case so that it clears the locating pins on the support bosses and lift it up and out of the pump.

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26 Installing the Main PCB assembly

Note: The Main PCB assembly is comprised of the Main PCB, LCD module and transducer tube. This
assembly is not repairable and must be replaced as a complete unit.
26.1 Fit the Main PCB assembly into the pump, ensuring that the two spigots on the support bosses
pass through the two small holes in the PCB.
26.2 Refit the two retaining screws (Fig 33, Item 20). Torque to 0.15 - 0.25 Nm.
26.3 Refit the keypad ZIF connector (Fig 34, Item 4). Ensure that the locking plate of the ZIF
connector is open (Figure 35). Insert the tail of the keypad assembly into the ZIF connector. Hold
the cable in position and, using your fingers or a small tool that will not damage the connector,
push the locking plate into the closed position.
26.4 Replace the Valve Module Tubeset assembly (Refer to Page 69, Section 24). Refit the
connectors (Fig 34, Items 1 and 3).
26.5 Refit the Pressure Transducer tube to the Valve Module (Fig 34, Item 6). Refit the connector
(Fig 34, Item 5).
26.6 Replace the Compressor assembly (Refer to Page 77, Section 28). Refit the connector
(Fig 34, Item 10).
26.7 Refit the connectors (Fig 34, Items 2,6,8 and 9).
26.8 Install the Rear Case assembly onto the Front Case (Refer to Page 56, Section 13).

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10 20

Membrane Cable

60

Slot for Membrane Cable

30

40

50

Figure 36 - Replacing the Display Window Assembly

Table 23 - Membrane Panel Parts List

Item Part Number Description Qty

10(a) 526330 Keypad ACS900 1

20 526313 LCD window 1

30 526338 Display window gasket 1

40 526339 LCD gasket 1

526360 Kit Front case spare assembly ACS900 1

50
Refer toTable 15

60 526364 Assy, LCD/Window/Keypad, Spare

a. The Display Window Assemblies (item 10) are NOT interchangeable; the replacement Window
Assembly must be the same part number as the original Window Assembly fitted to the pump.

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27 Replacing the Display Window Assembly

Note: The Display Window Assembly is comprised of the Membrane Switch Panel, Power LED
indicator, LCD window and protective foam. This assembly is not repairable and must be
replaced as a complete unit.
Note: The Display Window Assemblies are NOT interchangeable; the replacement Window Assembly
must be the same part number as the original Window Assembly fitted to the pump.
27.1 To replace the Display Window Assembly (Fig 36, Item 10), first remove the Main PCB
assembly (Refer to Page 71, Section 25).
27.2 Turn the Front Case assembly over, so that the display window is on top.
27.3 Carefully work around the edge of the panel with a blunt tool to break the adhesive bond. Apply
pressure to the rear of the panel to push it clear of the Front Case.
Note: If you use a sharp tool to remove the display window assembly, be careful not to scratch
or damage the surface of the Front Case.
27.4 Inspect the surface of the case from where the display window assembly was removed.
Carefully remove any adhesive residue.
27.5 Remove the backing paper from the new Display Window assembly (Fig 36, Item 10).
27.6 Make sure the orientation of the Display Window assembly is correct and pass the end of the
membrane cable through the slot in the Front Case and Lens assembly (refer to Figure 36).
Note: Do not bend or crease the membrane cable.
27.7 Align the membrane panel with the recess in the case and lower the membrane panel onto the
case. Press down firmly on the membrane panel to secure it to the case.
Note: Make sure the alignment is correct before you stick the Display Window assembly to the
case. It is not possible to re-align or reuse the panel because of the loss of adhesive and
possible damage on removal.
27.8 Turn the Front Case and Lens assembly over, so that it is resting on its front.
27.9 Reinstall the Main PCB assembly (Refer to Page 73, Section 26).
27.10 Connect the Membrane Cable to the ZIF connector on the Main PCB (Refer to
Page 73, Section 26).
Alternatively, the entire LCD window keypad assembly is available (526364) which can replace Items
10, 20, 30, and 40 in Table 23.

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20
100
60
70

90

50
40

10

30
3

Figure 37 - Replacing the Compressor Assembly

Table 24 - Compressor Assembly and Compressor Filter Parts List

Item Part Number Description Qty

10 513067 Compressor, Series 10 (W/Wire Assembly) 1

20 526332 Bracket, Compressor MTG. 1

30 FAS316 Screw, Pan HD Torx PT, M3 X 16 Stl-Zn 3

40 526352 Blue Manifold Compressor Tube 85MM mm 1

50 526098 Valve Module Assembly 1

60 - Compressor Cable Connector (part of item 10) -

70 151378 Flowtron Full Cable Tie With Adhesive Base 1

80 513335 Vibration Grommet Bush 3

90 526063 Compressor Assembly and Bracket assembly ACS900 1

100 513334 Vibration Grommet 3

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28 Removing the Series 10 Compressor and Bracket Assembly

The Series 10 Compressor and Bracket assembly (Fig 37, Item 10) has no service replaceable parts
and must be replaced as a complete unit. This assembly includes the compressor, bracket, anti-vibration
mounts and connecting cable. The Bracket (Fig 37, Item 20) is a separate item.
28.1 Put the pump down on its front and remove the Rear Case and Handle assembly from the Front
Case and Lens assembly (Refer to Page 56, Section 12).
28.2 Disconnect the blue/grey silicon tube (Fig 37, Item 40) from the Compressor (Fig 37, Item 10).
28.3 Disconnect the compressor cable connector (Fig 37, Item 60) from the main Main PCB
assembly (Fig 34, Item 10).
28.4 Remove the three screws (Fig 37, Item 30) that fix the Compressor and Bracket assembly
(Fig 37, Item 20) to the Front Case. Lift the Compressor and Bracket assembly out of the Front
Case.

29 Installing the Series 10 Compressor and Bracket Assembly

Note: The Compressor and Bracket assembly has no service replaceable components and must be
replaced as a complete unit.
29.1 Fit the three screws (Fig 37, Item 80) anti vibration grommets in the mounts on the case.
29.2 Place the Compressor and Bracket assembly in position on the Front Case.
29.3 Fit the three screws (Fig 37, Item 30) and torque to 0.5 - 0.6 Nm.
29.4 Connect the blue silicon tube (Fig 37, Item 40) from the Valve Module assembly
(Fig 37, Item 50) to the Compressor Assembly (Fig 37, Item 10).
29.5 Connect the compressor cable connector (Fig 37, Item 60) to the main Main PCB assembly
(Fig 34, Item 10).
29.6 Install the Rear Case onto the pump (Refer to Page 56, Section 13).
Note: Figure 38 shows the compressor cable wiring, should it become accidentally disconnected.

Figure 38 - Compressor Cable Connections

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10

Figure 39 - Replacing the Front Case

Table 25 - Front Case Parts List

Item Part Number Description Qty

562360
10 ACS900 Front Case Assembly, Spare 1
Refer toTable 15

20 526364 Assy, LCD Window/Keypad, Spare 1

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30 Replacing the Front Case and Lens Assembly

This operation requires all components to be removed from the Front Case and Lens assembly.
Note: The Display Window Assemblies are NOT interchangeable; the replacement Window Assembly
must be the same part number as the original Window Assembly fitted to the pump.
30.1 Separate the Rear Case from the Front Case and Lens assembly.
(Refer to Page 56, Section 12).
30.2 Remove the following:
30.2.1 Power Supply module, (Refer to Page 62, Section 17).
30.2.2 Valve Module Assembly, (Refer to Page 69, Section 24).
30.2.3 Main PCB assembly, (Refer to Page 71, Section 25).
30.2.4 Mains Inlet PCB, (Refer to Page 58, Section 14).
30.2.5 Tubeset assembly, (Refer to Page 66, Section 21).
30.2.6 Compressor and Bracket Assembly from the pump (Refer to Page 77, Section 28).
30.3 Obtain a new Front Case and Lens Assembly (Fig 39, Item 10) and fit a new Membrane Panel
(Refer to Page 75, Section 27).
30.4 Lay the new assembly down with the inside surface pointing upwards.
30.5 Fit the following parts:
30.5.1 Rubber Feet (Fig 41, Item 30).
30.5.2 Compressor and Bracket Assembly from the pump (Refer to Page 77, Section 29).
30.5.3 Tubeset assembly, (Refer to Page 66, Section 22).
30.5.4 Mains Inlet PCB assembly, (Refer to Page 58, Section 15).
30.5.5 Main PCB assembly, (Refer to Page 73, Section 26).
30.5.6 Valve Module Assembly, (Refer to Page 69, Section 24).
30.5.7 Power Supply module, (Refer to Page 62, Section 18).
30.6 Install the Rear Case assembly onto the Front Case assembly (Refer to Page 56, Section 13).
30.7 Remove any protective films from the new case parts.

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20

Figure 40 - Replacing the Badge

Table 26 - Arjo Badge Parts List

Item Part Number Description Qty

526360 Front case spare assembly ACS900

10 1
Refer toTable 15

20 8418699 Arjo Badge Small 1

31 Replacing the Arjo Badge

Note: The Arjo badge small may be ordered as separate items to the Front Case and Lens assembly.
31.1 Remove the old badge and any residual adhesive, if applicable.
31.2 Peel off the backing film from the Arjo Badge Small (Fig 40, Item 20) and stick it in the Front
Case recess

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20

40
30 2
4

Figure 41 - Replacing the Rubber Feet

Table 27 - Rubber Feet Parts List

Item Part Number Description Qty

10 526360 (Refer toTable 15) Front case spare assembly ACS900 1

20 526361-01 (Refer toTable 14) Rear Case Assembly Spare ACS900 1

30 526329 Base Foot 4

40 526328 Rear Foot 2

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32 Replacing the Rubber Feet

32.1 Remove the old Rubber Feet and any residual adhesive, where applicable. Clean thoroughly.
32.2 Peel the new Base Foot (Fig 41, Item 30) from the backing film and apply it to the recess on the
base of the case.
32.3 Peel the new Rear Foot (Fig 41, Item 40) from the backing film and apply it to the recess on the
rear of the case.
32.4 Repeat for other feet as required.

33 Replacing the Downlight Window

10
20

Figure 42 - Replacing the Downlight Window

33.1 Remove the old downlight window and any residual adhesive, if applicable. Clean areas
thoroughly.
33.2 Peel the downlight window gasket (Fig 42, Item 10) from the backing film. Align and apply it to
the recess on the base of the case.
33.3 Align and press the downlight window into the recess on the base of the case.

Table 28 - Downlight Window Parts List

Item Part Number Description Qty

10 526337 Downlight Window Gasket 1

20 526311 Downlight Window 1

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34 Replacing the Rear Case

If the Rear Case is to be changed for a replacement part, remove the Rear Case assembly (Refer to
Page 56, Section 12) then remove the following attached components and retain them:
34.1 Remove the Bed Hook Covers and Bed Hooks (Refer to Page 54, Section 10).
34.2 Remove the Filter Cover and Filter (Refer to Page 46, Section 2).
34.3 Remove the USB Cover (Refer to Page 52, Section 8).
34.4 Remove the Pump Product Label (Fig 21, Item 20) and dispose of it. Carefully remove the Serial
Number Label (Fig 21, Item 10) and retain it for application to the new Rear Case.
34.5 Remove the old Rear Case.
34.6 Obtain a new Rear Case and rebuild the Rear Case assembly as follows:
34.7 Fit the Serial Number Label (Fig 21, Item 10) recovered from the old Rear Case and a new
Pump Product Label (Fig 21, Item 20) (Refer to Page 48, Section 3).
34.8 Fit new Rubber Feet (Fig 41, Item 30) to the new Rear Case (Refer to Page 82, Section 32).
34.9 Install the Bed Hooks and Bed Hook Covers previously removed from the old Rear Case (Refer
to Page 54, Section 11).
34.10 Fit the adhesive bed hook covers (Refer to Fig 23, Item 20).
34.11 Fit the USB Cover previously removed from the old Rear Case (Refer to Page 52, Section 9).
34.12 Fit a new Filter and the Filter Cover previously removed from the old Rear Case (Refer to
Page 46, Section 2).
34.13 If required, install the Rear Case assembly to the pump (Refer to Page 56, Section 13).

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CHAPTER 6
SERVICE SOFTWARE

1 Introduction
This section describes the software used to service the Flowtron ACS900 pump. Two different
programmes are available:

TAPP Communicator
The Therapy and Prevention Products (TAPP) programme sets up two way communications between
the PC and the pump. It can request stored information from the pump, such as battery status
information etc. It can also send commands to the pump instructing it to perform pre-defined tasks. For
a list of the available commands, refer to Table 8, Page 41.

TAPP Uploader
This programme is used to upgrade the pump’s software. Upgrades should be carried out as specified
within the relevant Service Bulletin.

Requirements
• Both software packages must be installed on a Personal Computer (laptop or desktop) equipped
with a USB 2.0 port. Refer to the software’s readme file for the system requirements.
• Administrator privileges are required to install and setup the software. If you do not have these, you
will require the assistance of your IT department.
• A standard type-A to mini-B USB cable is required to connect the PC to the pump. This is available
as a service component.
To install TAPP Communicator, Refer to Page 87, Section 4.
To install TAPP Uploader, Refer to Page 87, Section 5.

Item Part Number Description Qty

REF MIS500 USB Communications Cable: Type A to Mini B 1

REF SERS008 TAPP Communicator Installation Disc 1

REF SERS009 TAPP Uploader Installation Disc 1

Table 29 - Service Components

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2 Connecting the Pump to a PC

The connection between the pump and the PC (laptop or desktop) is made via the USB port on the rear
of the pump. A standard USB Type A-Mini B cable is used for connection, which is available as a service
part.

Mini USB Socket

30

To PC

10
20

Figure 43 - Connecting to the Pump’s USB

Table 30 - USB Port Parts List

Item Part Number Description Qty

10 526305 USB Cover 1
20 FAS320 Screw Cheese Hd Slotted, M4 x 10 Stl Zn 1
30 MIS500 USB Communications Cable: Type A to Mini B 1

2.1 To access the pump’s USB port, open the USB cover (Fig 43, Item 10) by removing the retaining
screw (Fig 43, Item 20) then removing the cover.
2.2 Connect the small Mini-B plug of the USB cable to the pump (Refer to Figure 43). Connect the
larger Type-A plug to a standard USB port on the PC that will be used to update the software.

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3 Installing Device Drivers

Note: Although the TAPP applications can be installed at any time, the pump’s device drivers can only
be installed when the pump is connected to the PC. Driver installation requires that you have
administrator privileges. Once the correct drivers for the USB device have been installed on the
PC, administrator privileges will no longer be required.
3.1 Insert either the TAPP Communicator or TAPP Uploader disc in the PC’s DVD/CD-ROM drive.
Both contain the device drivers. Cancel any autorun programmes that attempt to start.
3.2 Connect the pump to the PC (refer to “Connecting the Pump to a PC” on page 85). Press the
pump’s Run/Standby button to power up the pump.
3.3 The PC will detect the new attached device and request permission to download drivers using
Windows® Update automatically from the Internet. Select No and click Next.

Figure 44 - Hardware Update Wizard

3.4 At the next window, select Install the software automatically and click Next.

ST Microelectronics Virtual COM Port

Figure 45 - Install Software Driver

The driver will now be installed from the CD. Ignore any warnings about “digital signatures” if they
appear. When complete, the message New hardware has been installed and is ready for use is
displayed.
Note: If the procedure does not start or complete as above, refer to “Troubleshooting Communications
Failure” on page 90.

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4 Installing TAPP Communicator

4.1 Insert the TAPP Communicator disc into the CD/DVD ROM drive of the PC.
4.2 Click on My Computer and navigate to the CD/DVD disc.

Figure 46 - Files on the TAPP Communicator Disc

4.3 Locate the INSTALL TAPP Communicator file and double click it. This launches the installer
which completes in a DOS window, with no other user intervention required.
4.4 When complete, the message Finished installing TAPP Communicator appears.
Click OK to exit.
4.5 TAPP Communicator can now be accessed from the Windows program list or via a desktop
shortcut.

5 Installing TAPP Uploader

5.1 Insert the TAPP Uploader disc into the CD/DVD drive of the PC.
5.2 Click on My Computer and navigate to the CD/DVD disc drive.

Figure 47 - Files on the TAPP Uploader Disc

5.3 Locate the INSTALL TAPP Uploader file and double click it. This launches the installer which
completes in a DOS window, with no other user intervention required.
5.4 When complete, the message Finished installing TAPP Uploader appears.
Click OK to exit.
5.5 TAPP Uploader can now be accessed from the Windows program list or via a desktop shortcut.

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6 Setting up the TAPP Communicator Software

The set-up routine installs the software in a folder called TAPP Communicator. This can be accessed
from the PC’s Start menu.
6.1 Locate the TAPP Communicator programme by clicking on Start, All Programs, TAPP
Communicator.

Figure 48 - Starting TAPP Communicator

6.2 Alternatively, click on the TAPP Communicator icon on the desktop.

TAPP Communicator’s start-up screen appears:

Figure 49 - TAPP Communicator Startup Screen

6.3 To confirm or change the COM port settings, click on Comms then Comms Settings. The current
status of the USB Virtual COM port is displayed.

Figure 50 - TAPP Communicator COM Port Settings

6.4 In this example, the communication port is automatically set to use COM3 with a Baud rate of
57600. Always use this Baud rate. Regarding the COM port, COM1 and COM2 are often
physical ports reserved by the PC, so the new added port is likely to be COM3, or higher. In
most cases, the correct port will be automatically assigned, however some PCs reserve different
ports for additional devices, so it may be necessary to manually edit the settings.
6.5 Click CHANGE to confirm the new settings.
To confirm operation of the Communication Settings:

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6.6 From the TAPP Communicator start-up screen, click on Service then Service Control.

Figure 51 - TAPP Communicator Service File selection

6.7 Select the ACS900_Command.cfg file in the TAPP Communicator folder. Click Open. This
opens the Service Screen which is used to send and receive service data from the pump.

Message
field

Received
data field

Transmitted
data field

Comms
status
indicator

Figure 52 - TAPP Communicator Service Screen

6.8 The Communications status indicator should be green to indicate successful communications
between the PC and the pump. If the indicator is red, click on the adjacent Connect Comms
button. This should toggle the communication on and off. If the indicator remains red, refer to
“Troubleshooting Communications Failure” on page 90.

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7 Troubleshooting Communications Failure

The most likely causes of communications failure are that either the USB connection between the PC
and the pump is not physically connected, or that the COM port settings are not configured correctly.
7.1 Check the connection between the pump and the PC (refer to Page 85, Section 2).
Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it, in case a time-out has left the PC’s port unavailable.
Restart the pump in case communications failure has caused it to time-out and retest
communications (refer to Page 87, Section 4.1).
7.2 Check that the virtual COM port has been installed correctly in Windows Device Manager. To do
this, click on Start, Control Panel then System.

Figure 53 - Windows System Properties

7.3 When the System Properties window appears, click on the Hardware tab and then Device
Manager. Click on the Ports (COM & LPT) item to expand it and show the contents.

Figure 54 - Windows Device Manager

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7.4 The ST Microelectronics Virtual COM port should appear in the list of devices. If it does not, or it
has a yellow warning triangle or red cross next to it, it has not been installed correctly.
7.5 To delete an incorrectly installed device, right click on the device name, select Uninstall. When
the Confirm Device Removal window appears, click OK.

Figure 55 - Confirm Device Removal

7.6 Disconnect the pump from the USB cable and restart it. Reconnect the USB cable. Windows will
detect the new device. If the device driver is already on the PC, it will install automatically.
If the driver is missing, follow the procedure to install new drivers (refer to Page 86, Section 3).
If Windows does not detect the new device, contact your IT support department.
7.7 Occasionally, the COM port may be assigned to an already reserved port, perhaps a modem,
mouse or some other serial device in the PC. Such devices are normally assigned to the first
four COM ports. If a Windows resource conflict occurs, usually denoted by a yellow triangle next
to the device name, change the setting of the virtual COM port to use a higher port number.

Open the Device Manager and double click on the ST Microelectronics Virtual COM port.

Figure 56 - Windows Virtual COM Port Settings

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7.8 In the Properties window, click on the Port Settings tab and then click on Advanced.

Figure 57 - Windows COM Port Advanced Settings

7.9 Use the COM Port Number drop down list to select a new COM port, for example COM5. Click
OK to save the changes.
7.10 Close the Device Manager and reopen it. The virtual COM port will now be displayed with the
new settings.
7.11 Before communications can take place, the COM port in TAPP Communicator must be changed
to match the new settings. To do this, start TAPP Communicator and click on Comms then
Comms Settings.

Figure 58 - TAPP Communicator Communication Settings

7.12 Select the new COM port number, in this case COM 5 to match the PC and click CHANGE to
apply the changes.
7.13 Open the TAPP Communicator Service Screen (refer to Page 87, Section 4.1) and attempt to
send a simple read command to the pump. Confirm that clicking the CONNECT COMS button
alternately connects and disconnects the link (the indicator adjacent to the button changes from
red to green). Sending a command to the pump will automatically reopen the connection.

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8 Using TAPP Communicator Software

8.1 Connect the pump to the PC using the USB cable (refer to Figure 43) and apply power.
8.2 On the PC, run the TAPP Communicator software.
8.3 Open the Service Screen and select an item. Click SEND

Message
field

Received
data field

Transmitted
data field

Comms
status
indicator

Figure 59 - TAPP Communicator Example: Read Software Version

Note: The transmitted query string is displayed in the Tx Data field and the received string (containing
the required data) in the Rx Data field. Messages regarding the success (or failure) of a
command appear in the Message field.
8.4 If a write command is sent, it is often necessary to attach values to that command. When
required, extra data field(s) appear containing the default value and the range of supported
values displayed above the field.

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9 Uploading Software Files to the Pump

The pump software is supplied as a binary file (.bin) which can be uploaded from the PC to the pump
using the TAPP Uploader program.
9.1 The file will normally be supplied on either of the following media:
• CD ROM
• File attachment to an email
9.2 If the file is supplied on a CD ROM, load the CD ROM onto the PC.
9.3 If the file is supplied as an attachment to an email, do the following:
• Open the email.
• Click on File, followed by Save Attachments.
• Make sure the file is selected, and click OK.
• Browse in the Save Attachment dialog box for a suitable location to save the file and click
Save.
9.4 Make sure that the pump is connected from the mains supply and switched off.
9.5 Connect the pump to the PC using the USB cable.
9.6 Press the Power button to power up the pump and wait for it to complete self test. If the PC is
equipped with sound, you should hear the USB connection beep.
9.7 Close any unnecessary programs running on the PC then double click on the TAPP Uploader
icon to start the application.

Load File
information

Progress window

Progress bar

Figure 60 - TAPP Uploader: Binary Uploader

9.8 Click on Load File to locate and load the binary update file into memory.

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9.9 Click on Start Bootloader. The Bootloader confirmation message will be displayed (refer to
Figure 61). If the PC is equipped with sound, you should also hear a USB disconnection beep.

Figure 61 - Bootloader Confirmation Message

9.10 At the same time, the pump will be forced into Bootloader mode and will display the Bootloader
Screen (refer to Figure 62).
Note: If the pump is operating from its internal battery, the red front panel LEDs and red power LED will
begin to flash alternately. If the pump is operating from mains power, the green power LED will
begin to flash.

Figure 62 - Bootloader Screen

9.11 Wait a few seconds until you hear the reconnect ion beep from the PC, then click on OK (refer to
Figure 61).
Note: If you click on OK before hearing the second beep, the upload will fail and you will need to
restart the upload process. If your PC does not have sound, wait at least 5 seconds between
clicking Start Bootloader and clicking OK on the Bootloader confirmation message (refer to
Figure 61).

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9.12 The upload process normally takes around 15 seconds during which time a progress bar will be
displayed. The pump’s LCD also displays the progress as a percentage.

Figure 63 - TAPP Uploader: Uploading Binary File

Note: Do not disconnect the power from the pump or PC during the upload process.
Note: Do not unplug the USB cable during the upload process.
9.13 When upload has been successfully completed, the screen displays File Upload Completed
OK and the pump will automatically reboot.
9.14 Confirm that the pump’s software version has been updated and that it operates correctly before
disconnecting the USB cable.

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10 Troubleshooting Upload Problems

Upload Failure
The most likely causes of upload failure are that either the USB connection between the PC and the
pump is not physically connected, or that the COM port settings are not configured correctly.
10.1 Check the connection between the pump and the PC (refer to Page 85, Section 2).
Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it, in case a time-out has left the port unavailable.
Restart the pump in case communications failure has caused a time-out and retest
communications (refer to Page 87, Section 4.1).
10.2 Check the COM port setting in TAPP Uploader is the same as that set in Windows (and TAPP
Communicator). If it is not, use the up/down arrows adjacent to the port number to change the
currently assigned Com port. When the desired number is displayed, click SET to save the
displayed port number.

Currently active
COM port

Figure 64 - TAPP Uploader: Changing COM Port Setting

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CHAPTER 7
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

1 Pump Specification

PUMP
Model Flowtron ACS900

Supply Supply
Part
Number Configuration(a) Country Voltage Frequency
(V) (Hz)
526000-01 STD US, Canada, Venezuela, Mexico,
526000-02 OR Ecuador, Colombia, Peru

526000-03 STD United Kingdom, Singapore,

526000-04 OR Hong Kong

526000-05 STD
Australia, New Zealand, Argentina
526000-06 OR
526000-07 STD Italy, France, GermanyPart,
526000-08 OR Austria, Poland, Czech Republic
100 - 230 50 - 60
526000-09 STD
Switzerland
526000-10 OR
526000-11 STD
Japan
526000-12 OR
526000-13 STD
China
Part 526000-14 OR
Numbers 526000-15 STD
South Africa, India
526000-16 OR
526000-17 STD
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 230 60
526000-18 OR
526000-19 STD
526000-20 Brazil
OR

526000-21 STD Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Sweden,

Denmark, Chile, The Netherlands,
526000-22 OR South Korea 100 - 230 50 - 60
526000-23 STD UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon,
526000-24 OR Malaysia

526000-25 STD
Egypt, Turkey
526000-26 OR
526000-27 STD
Taiwan 110 60
526000-28 OR
526000-29 STD
East EURO 100 - 230 50 - 60
526000-30 OR

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PUMP (Continued)
526000-31 STD
Russia 230 50
526000-32 OR
526000-33 STD
Thailand 220 50
526000-34 OR
526000-35 STD
Panama 110 60
Part 526000-36 OR
Numbers 526000-37 STD
Iran 220 50
526000-38 OR
526000-39 STD
Israel 230 50
526000-40 OR
526000-41 STD Finland/Bosnia and Herzegovina/
Bulgaria/Croatia/Serbia 230 50
526000-42 OR
Power 10 - 40 VA
Input
Size 230 x 228 x 190 mm (9.1 x 9.0 x 7.5 in.)
Weight 4.1 kg (9.0 lb)
Case Flame Retardant ABS Plastic
Material
Mains
Power
5A to BS1362 (UK ONLY)
Plug Fuse
Rating
Degree of
protection
Class II, Double Insulated
against
Type BF
electric
shock
Degree of
protection
against IPX3 - Protected against spraying water
liquid
ingress
Mode of Continuous
operation
Pressure Foot Garment: 130 ± 10 mmHg
Range
Uniform (DVT) Calf and Calf & Thigh Garments: Range: 35 - 65 ± 5 mmHg
Factory Default: 40 ± 5 mmHg

Sequential (Tri Pulse) Calf and Calf & Thigh Garments: 45 ± 5 mmHg

a. Configuration:
STD is the Standard pump which has a standard length tubeset (2.1 m / 7 ft).
OR is the Operating Room pump which has a longer tubeset (4 m / 13 ft long).

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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Condition Temperature Range Relative Humidity Atmospheric Pressure

Operating +10 °C to +40 °C 30% to 75% 700 hPa to 1060 hPa

(+50 °F to +104 °F) (non-condensing)

Storage and Transport +10 °C to +40 °C 20% to 95% 700 hPa to 1060 hPa
(Long Term) (+50 °F to +104 °F) (non-condensing)

Storage and Transport -20 °C to +50 °C 20% to 95% 500 hPa to 1060 hPa
(Short Term) (-4 °F to +122 °F)

+ If the pump is stored in conditions outside of the “Operating” ranges, it should be allowed time to stabilise
at normal operating conditions before use.

2 Electromagnetic Compatibility
Product has been tested for compliance with current regulatory standards regarding its capacity to block
EMI (electromagnetic interference) from external sources.
Some procedures can help reduce electromagnetic interferences:
• Use only Arjo cables and spare parts to avoid increased emissions or decreased immunity which
can compromise the correct functioning of the equipment.
• Ensure that other devices in patient-monitoring and/or life-support areas comply to accepted
emissions standards.

WARNING: WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT SUCH AS WIRELESS

COMPUTER NETWORK DEVICES, MOBILE PHONES, CORDLESS
TELEPHONES AND THEIR BASE STATIONS, WALKIE-TALKIES, ETC. CAN
AFFECT THIS EQUIPMENT AND SHOULD BE KEPT AT LEAST 1.5M AWAY
FROM THE EQUIPMENT.

Intended Environment: Home Healthcare Environment and Professional Healthcare facility environment.
Exceptions: HF Surgical Equipment and the RF Shielded room of an ME SYSTEM for magnetic
resonance imaging.

WARNING: USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT ADJACENT TO OR STACKED WITH OTHER

EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE AVOIDED BECAUSE IT COULD RESULT IN
IMPROPER OPERATION. IF SUCH USE IS NECESSARY, THIS EQUIPMENT
AND THE OTHER EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE OBSERVED TO VERIFY THAT
THEY ARE OPERATING NORMALLY.

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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emissions

Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance

RF emissions Group 1 The pump uses RF energy only for its internal
function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very
CISPR 11 low and are not likely to cause any interference
in nearby electronic equipment.

RF emissions Class A

CISPR 11 The pump is suitable for use in all

establishments other than domestic and those
Harmonic emissions Class A directly connected to the public low-voltage
power supply network that supplies buildings
IEC 61000-3-2 used for domestic purposes.
Voltage fluctuations/ Complies
flicker emissions

IEC 61000-3-3

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity

Immunity Test IEC 60601-1-2 Compliance Electromagnetic environment -
Test Level Level guidance

Electrostatic ±2kV, ±4kV, ±8kV, ±2kV, ±4kV, Floors should be wood, concrete or
discharge < ±8kV, ±15kV ceramic tile. If floors are covered with
(ESD) air synthetic material, the relative humidity
should be at least 30%.
EN 61000-4-2 ±8kV contact ±8 kV
contact

Conducted 3V in 0,15 MHZ to 3V in 0,15 Portable and mobile RF communications

disturbances 80 MHz MHZ to 80 equipment should be used no closer to any
inducted by RF MHz part of the product, including cables, than
fields 1.0m, if the transmitter’s output power
EN 61000-4-6 6V in ISM and 6V in ISM rating exceeds 1Wa Field strengths from
amateur radio and amateur fixed RF transmitters, as determined by an
bands between radio bands electromagnetic site survey, should be less
0,15 MHZ and 80 between than the compliance level in each
MHZ 0,15 MHZ
frequency rangeb
and 80 MHZ
Interference may occur in the vicinity of
equipment marked with this symbol:
80% AM at 1 kHz 80% AM at 1
kHz

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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity

Radiated RF Home Healthcare Home Portable and mobile RF communications
electro- environment Healthcare equipment should be used no closer to any
magnetic field environment part of the product, including cables, than
1.0m, if the transmitter’s output power
EN 61000-4-3 10V/m 10V/m rating exceeds 1Wa Field strengths from
fixed RF transmitters, as determined by an
80 MHz to 2,7 GHz 80 MHz to electromagnetic site survey, should be less
2,7 GHz than the compliance level in each
frequency rangeb
80% AM at 1 kHz 80% AM at 1
Interference may occur in the vicinity of
kHz
equipment marked with this symbol:

Electrical fast ±1kV SIP/SOP ±1kV SIP/ Mains power supply should be that of a
transient/burst ports SOP ports typical commercial or hospital
environment.
EN 61000-4-4 ±2kV AC port ±2kV AC
port

100 KHz repetition 100 KHz

frequency repetition
frequency

Power 30 A/m 30 A/m Power frequency magnetic fields should be

frequency at levels characteristic of a typical location
Magnetic field in a typical commercial or hospital
environment.
EN61000-4-8

Surge ±0,5kV, ±1kV; ±2kV, ±0,5kV, Mains power quality should be that of a
AC Mains, Line to ±1kV; ±2kV, typical commercial or hospital
Ground AC Mains, environment.
Line to
Ground

IEC 61000-4-5 ±0,5kV, ±1kV, ±0,5kV,

AC Mains, ±1kV,
Line to Line AC Mains,
Line to Line

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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity

Voltage dips, 0 % UT; 0,5 cycle 0 % UT; 0,5 Mains power quality should be that of a
short At 0°, 45°, 90°, cycle typical commercial or hospital
interruptions 135°, 180°, 225°, At 0°, 45°, environment.
and voltage 270° and 315° 90°,
variations on 135°, 180°, If the user of the pump requires continued
power supply 225°, operation during power mains
input lines 270° and interruptions, it is recommended that the
315° pump be powered from an uninterruptible
IEC 61000-4- power supply or a battery.
11 0 % UT; 1 cycle 0 % UT; 1
and 70 % UT; cycle
25/30 cycles and 70 % UT;
Single phase: at 0° 25/30 cycles
Single
phase: at 0°

0 % UT; 250/
0 % UT; 250/300 300
cycle cycle

Note: UT is the AC mains voltage prior to application of the test level.

a. Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless)
telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV
broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic
environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered.
If the measured field strength in the location in which the product is used exceeds the applicable
RF compliance level above, the product should be observed to verify normal operation. If
abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary.
b. Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m.

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3 Symbols
With respect to electric
shock, fire and mechanical
CE marking indicating
hazards only in
conformity with European
accordance with CAN/
Community harmonised Serial
E348583 CSA-C22.2 No. 60601.1
legislation. Number
(2008) + (2014).
Figures indicate Notified
(2008) + (2014) ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1
Body supervision. ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1
(2005) +AMD (2012)
(2005) + AMD (2012)
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
The operator must read
this document Refer to this document
(Instructions for Use)
before use.
Note: This symbol is blue
i (Instructions for Use) for a
description of the product
classification (3rd Edition).
Model
Number

on the product label.

Caution: US Federal law
restricts this device to sale Degree of protection
by or on the order of a against liquid ingress:
Rx Only physician.
IPX3 Protected against spraying
Type BF
Note: Applicable to the water.
USA market only.
Refer to this document
(Instructions for Use) for a Power Double
description of the product Note: Pump is not isolated
classification (2nd from mains power supply. Insulated(a)
Edition).
Manufacturer: This
Do not
symbol is accompanied
Date of Manufacture in dispose of in
by the name and the
Year-Month-Day format. the domestic
address of the
refuse.
manufacturer.

Do not use if package is Non-ionising Alternating

damaged. electromagnetic radiation. Current.

Humidity Limits Temperature Limits

(Typically 20% minimum (Typically +10°C minimum Batch code.
to 95% maximum). to +40°C maximum).

Shows position on calf for

Sterilised using ethylene Do not stand
garment size
oxide. or walk.
measurement.
When the garment is
Shows position on foot for
placed on the leg, the
garment size Latex free
arrow must point to the
measurement.
heel.
Indicates that the cutout in
Shows position on thigh
the garment must be Do not re-
for garment size
positioned behind the use.
measurement.
knee.

Indicates the product is a

Use by date. Medical Device according
to EU Medical Device
Regulation 2017/745
a. Based on the UL mark, this pump is considered to be electrically safe. Double insulated products rely on two independent electrical
insulation systems that are isolated from metal parts. Grounding is not required, and the pump shall not be modified to ground the
pump.

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CHAPTER 8
PACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1 Packing Specification

Ensure pump faces this

direction

Poly Bag
MIS013 Plastic Bag

Inner Fitting (526)

BOX368 IFU is fitted on top of
inner box

Locate electric
cord and hose
set in this area

Carton (Cardboard)
Box (526)
Box 367 Transport and
Storage Label
PKG865

Warning Label
513438

The ACS900 is intended to be shipped in a cardboard box in the above orientation such that it is
protected from shipping damage.

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CHAPTER 9
PARTS LIST

1 Pump Parts List

Part Number Description Fig - Item Qty

Pump General Assembly - Flowtron ACS900

526000-01 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (US Standard Tubeset)

526000-02 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (US OR Tubeset)

526000-03 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (UK Standard Tubeset)

526000-04 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (UK OR Tubeset)

526000-05 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (Australia Standard Tubeset)

526000-06 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (Australia OR Tubeset)

526000-07 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (Euro Standard Tubeset)

526000-08 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (Euro OR Tubeset)

526000-09 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (Swiss Standard Tubeset)

526000-10 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (Swiss OR Tubeset)

526000-11 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (Japan Standard Tubeset)

526000-12 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (Japan OR Tubeset)

526000-13 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (China Standard Tubeset)

526000-14 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (China OR Tubeset)

526000-15 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (SA/India Standard Tubeset)

526000-16 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (SA/India OR Tubeset)

526000-17 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (Saudi Arabia Standard Tubeset)

526000-18 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (Saudi Arabia OR Tubeset)

526000-19 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (Brazil Standard Tubeset)

526000-20 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (Brazil OR Tubeset)

526000-21 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (International Standard Tubeset)

526000-22 Flowtron ACS900 Pump, (International OR Tubeset)

526000-23 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (Middle East Standard Tubeset)

526000-24 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (Middle East OR Tubeset)

526000-25 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (Asia Standard Tubeset)

526000-26 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (Asia OR Tubeset)

526000-27 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (Taiwan Standard Tubeset)

526000-28 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (Taiwan OR Tubeset)

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Part Number Description Fig - Item Qty

526000-29 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (East Euro Standard Tubeset)

526000-30 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (East Euro OR Tubeset)

526000-31 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (Russia Standard Tubeset)

526000-32 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (Russia OR Tubeset)

526000-33 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (Thailand Standard Tubeset)

526000-34 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (Thailand OR Tubeset)

526000-35 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (Panama Standard Tubeset)

526000-36 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (Panama OR Tubeset)

526000-37 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (Iran Standard Tubeset)

526000-38 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (Iran OR Tubeset)

526000-39 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (Israel Standard Tubeset)

526000-40 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (Israel OR Tubeset)

526000-41 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (Finland/Bosnia and Herzegovina/

Bulgaria/Croatia/Serbia standard Tubeset)

526000-42 Flowtron ACS900 Pump (Finland/Bosnia and Herzegovina/

Bulgaria/Croatia/Serbia OR Tubeset)

Instructions for Use

526933EN ACS900 IFU - English - 1

526933INT1 ACS900 IFU - English, French, Spanish - 1

526933INT2 ACS900 IFU - German/French/Italian/Polish/Czech - 1

526933INT3 ACS900 IFU - French/Spanish/Dutch/Swedish/Danish/ - 1

ACS900 IFU - Portuguese/Korean

416237-JA ACS900 IFU - Japanese - 1

526933CN ACS900 IFU - Simplified Chinese/Mandarin/English - 1

526933INT4 ACS900 IFU - Russian/Thai/Arabic/English/Turkish/Malay - 1

526933PTBR ACS900 - IFU Brazilian Portuguese - 1

526933INT5 ACS900 - IFU Multi language For East EURO - 1

526933INT6 ACS900 - IFU Multi language - 1

526933ZH-t ACS900 - IFU Traditional Chinese - 1

526933INT7 ACS900 - IFU Finland/Bosnia and Herzegovina/Bulgaria/ - 1

Croatia/Serbia

416330-JA ACS900 - QRG Japanese - 1

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Part Number Description Fig - Item Qty

Front Case Assembly

526360 Kit Front Case Spare Assembly ACS900 24 - 20 1

36 - 50
40 - 10
41 - 10

526304 Kit Front Case Assembly ACS900 24 - 20 1

526313 Display Window Assembly for ACS900 Pump 36 - 20 1

39 - 20

526330 Keypad ACS900 36 - 10 4

526337 Downlight Window Gasket 42 - 10 1

526338 Display Window Gasket 36 - 30 1

526339 Gasket, LCD 36 - 40 1

Front Case Assembly (continued)

526311 Downlight Window 42 - 20 1

526364 Assy, LCD/Window/Keypad, Spare 36 - 60 1

39 - 20

Front Case Assembly (continued)

8418699 Arjo Badge Small 40 - 20 1

526329 Base Foot 41 - 30 4

Rear Case Assembly

526361-01 Kit Rear Case Assembly Spare ACS900 24 - 10 1

23 - 10
41 - 20

526301 Rear Case 24 - 10 1

526306 Power Cord Retainer (Filter Cover) 20 - 10 1

22 - 20

526314 Main, Seal 24 - 50 1

526326 Bed Hook Bumper - Left Hand 23 - 50 1

526327 Bed Hook Bumper - Right Hand 23 - 50 1

526331 Filter Foam 20 - 20 1

526305 USB Cover 22 - 30 1

43 - 10

526323SZ Bed Hook for Australia Spares (only provide spare part) 23 - 20 2

526325 Bed Hook 23 - 20 2

526307 Bed Hook Mount Left Hand 23 - 60 1

526308 Bed Hook Clamp Left Hand 23 - 30 1

526309 Bed Hook Mount Right Hand 23 - 60 1

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526310 Bed Hook Clamp Right 23 - 30 1

526320 Battery, Li-Ion, 14.4V, 2200mAh 30 - 10 1

526334 PSU Mounting Bracket 30 - 30 1

28 - 40

LAB695 Pump Serial Number Label 21 - 10 1

LAB690-01 ACS900 Rear Label (all regions except KSA/Brazil) 21 - 20 1

LAB690-02 ACS900 Rear Label KSA 21 - 20 1

LAB690-03 ACS900 Rear Label Brazil 21 - 20 1

LAB692-01 ACS900 Bottom Label (Except Brazil) 21 - 30 1

LAB692-02 ACS900 Bottom Label - Brazil 21 - 30 1

526328 Foot, Rear 41 - 40 2

526344 Assembly, Speaker 25 - 80 1

FAS310 Screw, Button HD TORX, M3 x 10 STL ZN 28 - 30 4

30 - 40

526345 PSU Insulator 30 - 50 1

526350 Insulator, Power Inlet PCBA 25 - 50 1

FAS313 Cable Tie 290mm 30 - 60 1

FAS312 Spacer, M3 X 4 Nylon 30 - 70 4

FAS098 Hex NUT M3 30 - 80 4

FAS318 STDF, HEX, M/F M3X50 BRS NP 28 - 70 2

FAS319 STDF, HEX, M/F M3X30 BRS NP 25 - 60 4

FAS322 Screw, FLH Torx pt, M3 X 12 STL ZP 23 - 40 8

FAS323 Push-Clip, Type B Nylon 66 25 - 40 2

Compressor Assembly

526063 Compressor Assembly and Bracket assembly ACS900 37 - 90 1

513067 Series 10 Compressor Assembly 37 - 10 1

FAS316 Screw, Pan Hd Torx Pt, M3 X 16 Stl-Zn 37 - 30 3

Valve Module Assembly

526098 Valve Module assembly 32 - 10 1

37 - 50

526352 Tubing, Manifold Compressor (85mm) 32 - 30 1

37 - 40

513334 Vibration Grommet 37 - 100 3

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513335 Grommet Bush 37 - 80 3

513322 Module Gasket 32 - 120 1

513382 Motor Wire Assembly 32 - 80 1

526058-01 PWA, Manifold ACS900 31 - 50 1

32 - 20

526062-02 Tubeset Assembly, 13’ OR version, for ACS900 Pump 31 - 40 1

32 - 40

526062-01 Tubeset Assembly, Standard, for ACS800 Pump 31 - 40 1

32 - 40

526316 Manifold Bulkhead 31 - 30 1

526319 Manifold Outer Seal 32 - 50 1

526322 Seal, Manifold Port 31 - 70 2

526333 Trim, Edge 32 - 100 1

526348 Cover Bulkhead Tube Set 31 - 20 1

FAS315 Screw, Pan HD Torx PT, M2.2 X 8 STL ZP 33 - 20 2

FAS325 Screw, Button HD. Torx, M4 X 25 STL ZP 31 - 60 2

FAS213 Retaining Pin 32 - 70 1

FAS238 Spirol Pin 32 - 110 1

Printed Circuit Board Assemblies

526321 PSU 18V 40W 28 - 20 1

30 - 20

526055-01 PCB Power Inlet, ACS900 25 - 10 1

526340 Assembly, Cable DC, PSU - Main PCB 28 - 60 1

Mains Leads

CAB320 UK Mains Power Cord IEC 22 - 10 1

CAB321 USA Mains Power Cord IEC 22 - 10 1

CAB322 Europe Mains Power Cord IEC 22 - 10 1

CAB323 Swiss Mains Power Cord IEC 22 - 10 1

CAB324 Japanese Mains Power Cord IEC 22 - 10 1

CAB325 China Mains Power Cord IEC 22 - 10 1

CAB326 Australia Mains Power Cord IEC 22 - 10 1

CAB327 South Africa/India Mains Power Cord IEC 22 - 10 1

CAB328 Brazil Mains Power Cord IEC 22 - 10 1

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Part Number Description Fig - Item Qty

CAB329SZ East Europe Mains Power Cord IEC 22 - 10 1

CAB334SZ Taiwan Mains Power Cord IEC 22 - 10 1

CAB365SZ Israel Mains Power Cord IEC 22 - 10 1

Miscellaneous Items

513398 Fuse 1A Anti Surge 20 mm 27 - 10 2

513399 Fuse Holder Cover 20 mm 27 - 20 2

526341 Cable Assembly, AC (Mains Inlet PCB - PSU) 25 - 30 1

FAS320 Screw, Cheese HD Slotted, M4 X 10 Stl Zn 20 - 30 2

22 - 40 2
22 - 50 1
43 - 20 1

FAS324 Screw, Pan HD Torx PT, M3 X 12 Stl ZP 24 - 30 6

151378 Cable Tie - Self Adhesive 37 - 70 1

MIS500 USB Communications Cable: Type A to Mini B 43 - 30 1

SERS008 TAPP Communicator Installation Disc - 1

SERS009 TAPP Uploader Installation Disc - 1

Miscellaneous Items (continued)

FAS321 Screw, Button HD Torx, M3 x 6 24 - 40 1

25 - 20 4

526342 LED Cable Assy (To Main PCB) 25 - 70 1

526358 ASC900 Accessory Mount - 1

526359 ASC900 Accessory Mount IV Pole - 1

526052 Main PCB Assembly for ACS800 Pump 33 - 10 1

526347 Mains Power Cord Retention Clip Fig. 1 1

526347SZ Mains Power Cord Retention Clip (For Taiwan and US) Fig. 1 1

513438 SP513400 Warning Label Chapter 8 1

MIS013 Plastic Bag Chapter 8 1

PKG865 Transport and Storage Label Chapter 8 1

BOX367 Carton Box (526) Chapter 8 1

BOX368 Inner Fitting (526) Chapter 8 1

BP037 Flap Valve - 1

BP038 Valve Flap Securing Pad - 1

165316 O-ring Valve Chest - 1

501313 O-ring D/Sided Self Adhesive - 1

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CHAPTER 10
TEST SHEETS

1 Tests Required for Service Procedures

Test Rental Annual

Test description Manual Reference
section Return service

A External Maintenance check Chapter 3, Page 32, Section 3.1 ? ?

B Internal Maintenance check Chapter 3, Page 32, Section 3.2 ?

C Replace inlet felt filter Chapter 5, Page 46, Section 2 ?

D Replace internal battery Chapter 5, Page 64, Section 19 *if applicable

E Functional tests Chapter 4, Page 34, Section 2 ? ?

Chapter 4, Page 40, Section 7

F Electrical Safety test Chapter 4, Page 39, Section 6 ? ?

G Basic Pump operation (Soak test) Chapter 4, Page 36, Section 3 ? ?

*The internal battery must be replaced if it is over 5 years old or has completed more that 600
charge/discharge cycles. This can be confirmed by running the TAPP Communicator commands 730
and 731 described in Chapter 4, Page 40, Section 7.

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Customer and Equipment Details - to be completed for all tests-

Pump Serial No. Job No.

Customer/ Hospital: Contact No.

Address:

Tested by: Date:

A Item Action Comments Check

Ref: Chapter 3, Page 32, Section 3.1 Check for:

A1 Outer Casing Damage and security

A2 Bed hook assemblies Damage and security

A3 LCD and membrane label Damage and security to case

A4 Mains/power cord Damage and security of cable and plug

A5 Mains/power cord retainer Damage and security

A6 USB cover Damage and security

A7 Rubber feet Security

A8 Labels All present and legible

A9 Tubesets Damage and blockage to ends

A10 Power button Functional check

B Item Action Comments Check

Refer to Chapter 3, Page 32, Section 3.2 Check for:

B1 Battery and mounts Damage and security

B2 Compressor assembly Damage and security

B3 Compressor anti-vibration mounts Damage and security

B4 Valve module assembly Damage and security

B5 Main PCB/LCD panel Damage and security

B6 Power supply PCB assembly Damage and security

B7 Power supply module Damage and security

B8 Mains inlet PCB Damage and security

B9 Fuses Damage and security

B10 Wiring Damage and security

B11 Tubing Damage and security

Refer to Chapter 3, Page 32, Section 3.3

B12 Screw fixing torque Check all torque to 0.5 Nm

± 10%

C Item Action Comment Check

C1 Inlet foam filter Replace. Refer to

Chapter 5, Page 46, Section 2

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D Item Action Comment Check

D1 Internal Battery Replace. Refer to

Chapter 5, Page 64, Section 19

E Item Action Comments Check

E1 Initialise Pump Refer to

Chapter 4, Page 34, Section 1

E2 Garment Recognition Refer to

Chapter 4, Page 34, Section 2

The following tests require the use of TAPP Communicator, Refer to Chapter 4, Page 40, Section 7

E3 Battery Operation 731: Read Battery status summary

E4 Sounder Operation 505: Start Sounder test

506: Stop Sounder test

E5 Switch Operation 503: Start Keyboard test

504: Stop Keyboard test

E6 LED Operation 501: Start LED test

502: Stop LED test

E7 LCD Operation 507: Start LCD test

508: Stop LCD test

F Item Action Comments Check

F1 Case Leakage Test Safety Tester

• Power On/Norm Polarity/Neutral Closed Limit < 100μA

• Power On/Rev Polarity/Neutral Closed Limit < 100μA

• Power On/Norm Polarity/Neutral Open Limit < 100μA

• Power On/Rev Polarity/Neutral Open Limit < 100μA

G Item Action Comments Check

G1 Initialise Pump Refer to

Chapter 4, Page 34, Section 1

G2 Garments Recognition Refer to

Chapter 4, Page 34, Section 2

G3 Start Therapy Refer to

Chapter 4, Page 36, Section 3

G4 Soak period > 120 mins Refer to

Chapter 4, Page 37, Section 4

G5 Stop therapy

G6 Ensure Battery Level • 50%

The following operation requires the use of TAPP Communicator, Refer to Chapter 4, Page 40, Section 7

G7 Reset pump hour counter 202: Set Service Interval

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