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KP
BICP
Bicarb Mixing Ratio Alarms
TSBIC Check
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Relationship of Temperature and Conductivity
Conductivity is a measurement of the movement of free electrons in a conductor.
When measuring Dialysate, electrons move easier when the temperature
increases resulting in a higher conductivity reading without changing the content
of the mixture.
A temperature deviation at TSBIC of 1°C
can equate to ≈0.3 mS/cm difference at BICLF
A faulty or mis-calibrated TSBIC can cause
deviations in the BICLF reading thereby causing
Bicarb Mixing Ratio alarms.
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Bicarb Mixing Ratio Alarms caused by TSBIC
Actions:
► Check the accuracy of TSBIC with a calibrated
external meter in TSM Test 1.11
If TSBIC checks within specifications proceed to additional troubleshooting modules
► If necessary, calibrate using the instructions in the
Service Manual. (tolerance +/- .5°C )
Values for pumps and heater are for reference only. Actual values may vary.
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Additional troubleshooting modules are available
for Bicarb Mixing Ratio Alarms on the
B. Braun Training Center
For additional information please see the
Dialog+ Service Manual or contact technical support
Avitum_TechSupport.us@bbraun.com
1-800-621-0445
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