
Alaris® DS Docking Station 5/31 1000SM00019 Issue 2
Technical Feature Description
The Docking Station provides the link of modularity between the Alaris® Syringe Pumps and Alaris® Volumetric Pumps. A
common docking interface provides the mains supply and easy mechanical mounting in one action, without the need for
cables. Only a single mains inlet is required. The power tile at the base of the Docking Station provides the AC Mains supply
and the Potential Equalisation connector.
The Docking Station has a unique, flexible mounting system - the Medical Device Interface (MDI) - mountable to a trolley
or any suitable horizontal rectangular bar.
The Docking Station is simple to set up with an adaptable modular design. The Docking Station has its own power
distribution circuit. The AC power is supplied via a standard IEC connector into the power tile. An illuminated isolator
mains switch shows when the power is on. There is a double fuse holder protecting the AC inlet. If the AC power switch
does not illuminate when the Docking Station is switched on, suspect that either the power supply fuse in the AC plug, or
the internal fuses have blown. First check the power supply fuse in the AC mains plug. If the AC power switch still does not
illuminate remove the equipment from service.
Electrical Safety Checks
The following procedure is designed to test the electrical function and safety of the Docking Station. It should be
performed on all units after any maintenance, and at least once per year.
WARNING: The following procedures use MAINS VOLTAGE and HIGH TEST CURRENTS. Appropriate precautions
against electric shock should be taken at all times.
1. Connect the Docking Station to a mains supply. Move the power switch at the base of the Docking Station to the 'ON'
position and check that it lights up.
2. Connect a medical grade electrical safety tester, (e.g. Metron QA-90) to a mains supply. Calibrate the Enclosure Lead,
(see safety tester's operating instructions) and then connect it to the PE point of the Docking Station. Plug the mains
test lead from the safety tester into the mains inlet of the Docking Station.
3. Set up and perform a standard automatic electrical safety test to EN60601-1 Class I, using an Earth Continuity test
current of 25A. The tester may require an applied part 'Type' to be entered. If this is the case, 'Type B' should be
selected, but no applied parts should be specified. A hard copy of the test results should be printed. The required test
result limits are as follows:
Protective Earth Resistance (All test Points) < 200mΩ
Current Consumption < 300mA
Insulation Resistance > 200MΩ
Earth Leakage current:
Open Supply - (OS) < 1000µA
Normal Condition - (NC) < 500µA
Open Supply Reverse Mains - (OSRM) < 1000µA
Normal Condition Reverse Mains - (NCRM) < 500µA
Enclosure Leakage current:
Open Supply - (OS) < 500µA
Normal Condition - (NC) < 100µA
Open Earth - (OE) < 500µA
Open Supply Reverse Mains - (OSRM) < 500µA
Normal Condition Reverse Mains - (NCRM) < 100µA
Open Earth Reverse Mains - (OERM) < 500µA
Test Procedures