GE CONFIDENTIAL

Carestation 600 Series

Product Overview
CLASS ADVANCED SERVICE MATERIAL.

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Class Expectations
Students are expected to:
• Be prompt so class can proceed as scheduled.
• Use tools and equipment properly.
• Behave professionally.
• Take notes as necessary to supplement handouts.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Wear name tags at all times while on site.
• Silence all pagers and cell phones.
• Close all laptops during class time.

Be Interactive!

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Learning Objectives
Using applicable documentation, the service professional should be able to::
• Identify the operation of the Carestation 600 Series anesthesia system
including the gas delivery, breathing system , scavenging system and
ventilator.
• Demonstrate ability to locate, identify and explain the functions of the
Anesthesia Machine Sub-systems through hands-on labs.
• Perform calibrations and adjustments according to the technical
reference manual.
• Perform all planned maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems.
• Pass a written exam with a minimum score of 80% using reference
materials.

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Course Outline (1 of 3)
• Introductions
• Reference/Training Materials for class
• Safety
• Carestation 600 Series Anesthesia Machine
– Overview
– Pneumatic System
– Calibrations and Adjustments
– Electrical/Electronics System
– Component identification /disassembly and reassembly
• Breathing System
– Overview
– System components & Flow Path
– Disassembly/ Reassembly/ Leak testing

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Course Outline (2 of 3)
• Scavenging System Components
• Carestation 600 Series Ventilator
– Overview
– Pneumatic System
– Electronic System
– Calibrations and Adjustments
• Carestation 600 Series Display
– Overview
– Electronic System
– Disassembly and Reassembly
– Calibration
• Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance requirements

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Course Outline (3 of 3)
Additional practice labs:
• PC Service Application familiarization & Troubleshooting the system
• Performing the complete Carestation 600 Series System PM
• Installation and Post-service Checkout
• Written exam and class evaluation:
– Post Test – 80% required to receive manuals
– Students complete an Instructor/Course Evaluation

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Reference Materials
• User Reference Material
• Technical Reference Manual (Carestation 650/650c/620 (A1/A2))
• Participant Guide including Labs
• Planned Maintenance and Installation Checklists from TRM

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Important Notice: The materials contained in this document are intended for educational
purposes only. This document does not establish specifications, operating procedures or
maintenance methods for any of the devices referenced. Always refer to the original
Operator/User Manual and Service Manuals provided with the device for specifications,
operating procedures and maintenance requirements.

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Carestation 600 Series Product Overview

Carestation 620 • Standard Carestation 650 • Deluxe Carestation 650c • Compact

Pendant Wall Mt

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Carestation 600 Configurations
620 2 650 2 650C 650C
FGF Digits X X X
Display Arm Basic1 Superior Superior Superior
B850 Mounting X X X
Vertical Mon. Mount B40/450/650/850 B40/450/650/850 B40/450/650/850
Airway Gas Module P/S P/S P/S P/S
Wheels Large Large Small None
Central Brake X
Front Handle X X
Caster Guards X
Drawers 3 3 2 2
Checkout Semi-Auto Semi-Auto Semi-Auto Semi-Auto
SW Vent Modes X X X X
SW ecoFLOW X X X
SW Pause Gas X X X
SW Cycling & Vital Cap X X X
SW Auto Alarms Limits X X X
Aux O2/Air X X X
Screen Size 15” 15” 15” 15”
Color Feature overview White Work surface, Metallic Work surface, Metallic Work surface, Metallic Work surface,
White Top Shelf Black Top Shelf Black Top Shelf Black Top Shelf
Lighting Task Only Task + Guidance Task + Guidance Task + Guidance
1Less range of motion. Fixed tilt, only rotates left/right
2Will also have Trolley Pendant mount option
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Carestation 600 Series Front View (1 of 3)

1. Touchscreen UI for Ventilator, 2
Alarm settings and Digital Gas
Display 1
2. 2 or 3 Gas versions with (LED
Display 650 & 650c only) 3

– (O2 Standard; N2O or Air

optional)
3. A two position vaporizer manifold
4. Standard three drawer set
(Compact/Wall Mount Two
Drawer)
4
5. Central Brake 650 only
(Front Casters)

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Carestation 600 Series Front View (2 of 3)

1. Total Flowmeter 2

2. O2 Auxiliary Flowmeter (optional)

3. Suction Control (optional) 1
4. System on/off push button 3
5. Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet 5 4
(ACGO) Optional – Not Shown)
6. Caster Guards
7. Breathing System 7

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Carestation 600 Series Front View (3 of 3)

9
1. LED Fresh Gas Flow 1

2. Total Flowmeter
3. Integrated Suction
4. System On/Standby
5. AC Mains LED 2
8
6. ACGO
7. Two Vaporizer Manifold 7
8. Auxiliary O2 Flowmeter 3

9. Top Shelf Cover

– Gas Control Module – Link 25
6
System located underneath 4

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Carestation 600 Series Left View

1. Respiratory Gas Monitoring
accommodates modules:
N - XXXX
E – sXXXX
1

2. Breathing System

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Carestation 600 Series Right View

1. Pneumatics
Pipeline Connections
Country specific fittings for:
– Oxygen, Nitrous Oxide and air 1

– Oxygen only standard

2. Electrical
Mains inlet with power fuses above
outlets 2
3. Electrical Outlets (Optional)
– National Standard
3
– Isolated (Optional)

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ACGO-Optional
Indication on screen alerts the user to
ACGO Activation.

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Bag Arm - Optional

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Carestation 600 Series Back View

Reserve Cylinders

Pneumatics
1. Maximum of two inboard
reserve cylinders.
2. Third cylinder outboard
– Nitrous Oxide only
– Can be field installed 1

Cover is optional. 2

Note: Refer to TRM Section

10.21 for cylinder types
and sizes.

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Checkout Menu
Checkout Screen displayed after boot-up
• Full Test:
– Prompts the user to perform all
checkout tests
• Individual Tests:
– Ventilator Leak: Checks the
ventilator, bellows, gas supplies,
and breathing circuit for gas leaks
– Vaporizer Leak: Checks for leaks in
the vaporizer and measures
patient circuit compliance during
this test
– Gas Controls: Checks the
flow control valves and gas flow
– Circuit Leak: Checks the
Bag/Vent switch, airway pressure
transducer, and manual
circuit leaks
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Start/End Case Menu

1. Menu 1
2. Menu items
3. Instructions or help information

• Available case defaults 2

(adult etc.) Configured by
Super User
• Volume Apnea and CO2 alarms
Can be disabled for Manual mode.
• Weight, Age, CO2 Alarms, and 3
Volume Apnea Alarm can be
preset on the Start Case menu
before starting a case.

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Operation: Vent Setup

• Change ventilation mode. Confirmation required
• Change infrequently used settings
• During quick key or menu setting changes, resulting tidal volumes, I:E
ratios etc., are calculated and displayed.

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Touchscreen Areas
1 2 3
1. Wave fields
2. Measured Values
3. Function Keys
4. Digit Fields
5. Vent Quick Keys
6. Flowmeters & PAW Gauge
(Splitscreen Configurable)

6 4 5

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Apply Your Knowledge

Practical Exercise: Start-up Lab
Follow the given instructions to
understand and gain familiarization
of the menu functions.

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Summary
• Standard configurations include;
– Touch Screen display
– Default Case settings for gas
and vent settings

• Optional configurations include;

– Third gas supply cylinder
(N2O only)
– ecoFLOW
– ACGO
– Isolated accessory outlets

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Check Your Understanding

1. ACGO is an abbreviation for __________ Common Gas Outlet.

2. The system powers up in the ______ _____ menu.

3. The Vaporizer Leak test is a test of the ______ gas pathway.

4. How many times is it recommended to perform the Vaporizer Leak test

before starting a case?

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