SERVICE MANUAL

ERBECRYO® 2
V 1.0.x

CRYOSURGERY 80116-924_V24023 2022-11

SERVICE MANUAL
ERBECRYO® 2
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 Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Classification of the safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Knowledge of the User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Protection from the risk of electric shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Handling compressed gas cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Electrostatically sensitive components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Liability and warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controls at the front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controls at the rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4 Setup and Service settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Overview of Setup settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Overview of Service settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Call up Setup and Service settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Change Setup and Service settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5 Remedying malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

6 Maintenance and servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Who is allowed to perform servicing and maintenance work? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
What is a technical safety check? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
How often does a technical safety check have to be performed?. . . . . . . . . . . 29
Technical safety check – step by step. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Testing and measuring equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
User manual and visual inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Tests to be conducted in accordance with the national specifications
and regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Performance tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Footswitch activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Instrument recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Seal tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Obstruction tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Flow measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Replacing wear parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Wear parts – overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Changing the inlet filter (up to serial number 11492198) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Changing the inlet filter (as from serial number 11492199) . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Cleaning the prefilter for flow sensor assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

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 1 • Safety information

CHAPTER 1
Safety information

Classification of the safety information

WARNING! The WARNING! safety indication refers to a risk of personal injury.

CAUTION! The CAUTION! safety indication refers to a risk of damage to property.

ATTENTION! The ATTENTION! safety indication refers to a risk which can cause
equipment to become unserviceable.

IMPORTANT! The IMPORTANT! designation indicates application information and

other particularly important information.

Knowledge of the User Manual

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The User Manual for this unit constitutes an integral part of this Service
Manual. For performing servicing activities it is assumed that the reader
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has knowledge of the User Manual, especially procedures for installation,

putting into operation, and handling.

Protection from the risk of electric shock

WARNING! The supply voltage must match the voltage specified on the rating
plate. Connect the unit / the equipment cart to a properly installed
grounded outlet. Please use the Erbe power cord only; you can find the
REF Numbers in the User Manual of the unit.

For safety reasons, multiple outlets and extension cords should not be
used. If their use is unavoidable, they also must be provided with proper
grounding.

WARNING! Unplug the power cord from the outlet before exchanging parts of the
unit or cleaning it.

WARNING! Do not plug a wet power cord into the unit or into an outlet.

WARNING! Do not touch any unprotected wires or conductive surfaces while the
unit is opened and under voltage.

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1 • Safety information

WARNING! Blown line fuses may only be replaced by a competent technician. Only
replacement fuses of the rating specified on the unit's name plate may
be used. Before resuming operation on the unit have a performance
test conducted by a competent technician (see Service Manual, chapter
"Maintenance and servicing", section "Performance tests").

Handling compressed gas cylinders

WARNING! For certain types of servicing work, compressed gas cylinders must be
connected to the device. Familiarize yourself in advance with the cor-
rect handling, in particular with the safety information on handling
compressed gas cylinders. You will find this information in the User
Manual of the unit.

Electrostatically sensitive components

CAUTION! This unit contains electrostatically sensitive components. Work at an
anti-static workplace while repairing the unit. Wear a grounding arm-
band while working with electrostatically sensitive components. Hold
the circuit boards by their non-conducting corners. Use an anti-static
container for transporting electrostatically sensitive components and
the circuit boards.

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Liability and warranty
ATTENTION! Adjustments, tests, modifications, maintenance and repair work may
only be performed by Erbe or persons trained by Erbe. If the work is not
performed by trained persons, Erbe accepts no liability and warranty
rights become void.

It is recommended that the technical safety check also be performed by

Erbe or persons trained by Erbe.

ATTENTION! Only use original Erbe spare parts. The manufacturer accepts no liability
and the warranty rights becomes void if original spare parts are not
used.

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 2 • Controls

CHAPTER 2
Controls

IMPORTANT! This chapter contains an overview of the controls of the unit. The rele-
vant User Manual for the unit, knowledge of which is assumed for ser-
vicing work, provides detailed information about how to use the unit.

Controls at the front

ERBECRYO 2 8

2 5

3 6

4 7
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Fig. 2-1

1 Power Switch
2–7 Selection buttons
8 Instrument socket

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2 • Controls

Controls at the rear

3 4 5
2

1 6

Fig. 2-2

1 Waste gas nozzle

2 Gas connection
3 Footswitch socket
4 ECB socket (Erbe Communication Bus)

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5 Grounding terminal pin
6 Power supply module with fuses

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 3 • Technical Data

CHAPTER 3
Technical Data

Power connection

Rated supply voltage 100 V to 240 V (± 10%)

Rated supply frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Line current 0.4 – 0.8 A
Terminal for grounding (potential equalization) yes
Power fuses 2 x T 1.0 A H 250 V

Data specific to the unit

Effect setting Setting for indication-specific parameters

Number of effect levels 1 - 5 (depending on the instrument)
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Number of program memory locations 10

Activation Footswitch
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Cooling gas CO2

Input pressure 45 - 65 bar

Operating mode

Continuous operation ON time 100%

Dimensions and weight

Width x height x depth 410 x 130 x 370 mm

Weight 6.7 kg

Ambient conditions for transport and storage of unit

Temperature -20 °C to +55 °C

Relative humidity 15 % – 80%

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3 • Technical Data

Ambient conditions for operation of unit

Temperature +15 °C to +40 °C

Relative humidity 30% - 75%, non-condensing
Maximum operating altitude 4000 m above sea level

Acclimatization of the unit

If the unit has been stored or transported at temperatures below +15 °C or above +40 °C, the unit will
require approx. 3 hours to acclimatize at room temperature.

Gas supply

Gas bottles Recommended: Gas bottle with 10 kg capacity

Room temperature when operating the gas bottle Recommended: between +15 °C and +25 °C
Storing the gas bottle Up to max. +50 °C
Acclimatizing the gas bottle If gas bottles are stored at below +15 °C and above
+25 °C, the acclimatization time at room tempera-
ture is approx. 8 hours.

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Bottle type Gas bottles without dip tube

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Standards

Classification according to EC Directive 93/42/EEC II b

Classification according to Regulation (EU) 2017/ II b
745
Protection class as per EN 60 601-1 I
Type as per EN 60 601-1 Defibrillation-proof type CF applied part

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 4 • Setup and Service settings

CHAPTER 4
Setup and Service settings

General information
This unit features two levels for changing settings:
• Setup level
• Service level

Overview of Setup settings

Accessible to users and service personnel.

Setting Available from Description

Contrast V 1.0.x Setting display contrast.

Brightness V 1.0.x Setting display brightness.
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Button Volume V 1.0.x Setting key volume.

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System Volume V 1.0.x Volume setting of the timer and error messages.
Activation Volume V 1.0.x Volume setting of the activation tones.

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4 • Setup and Service settings

Overview of Service settings

Only accessible for service personnel. Password-protected.

IMPORTANT! The service menu is only available in English depending on the lan-
guage setting selected on the unit.

Setting Available Description

from

Set Date V 1.0.x Self-explanatory.

Set Time V 1.0.x Self-explanatory.
Set Language V 1.0.x Self-explanatory.
Set Start Screen V 1.0.x Start screen type selection.
Set Unit of Pres- V 1.0.x Required pressure unit setting: bar, psi or kPa.
sure
Set Time Limit V 1.0.x Time limit setting after which an activation (=freeze procedure) is
automatically ended.
Set Automatic Time V 1.0.x Setting of the duration for which an input window is shown on the dis-
play before the unit returns to the main screen.
Version List V 1.0.x Shows the software version and serial number of the unit as well as

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the software version of additional components.

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Error Lists V 1.0.x Shows all errors that have been saved.
The zoom function shows detailed information on the selected error.
The following details can be called up:
State Operating mode: 0 = OFF, 2 = Freeze, 4 = Thaw, 
8 = Bleed-off
Effect Effect level set
Probe Connected cryoprobe (the two final digits of the
order number are shown)
FW Firmware version and sub-version of the cryoprobe
Depending on Up to two additional measured values (e.g. flow,
error temperature)
Testprograms V 1.0.x Selection of hardware test programs.

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 4 • Setup and Service settings

Call up Setup and Service settings

Call up Setup level

1. In the main screen, select the menu item.

2. Select the "SETUP" menu item. The unit switches to the Setup level.
For the settings that can be modified here, see Table page 14.

Call up Service level

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1. In the main screen, select the menu item.

2. Select the "SERVICE" menu item. The unit switches to the "Enter Key-
word" window.

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4 • Setup and Service settings

3. Enter the password CRYO2. To do so:

– Select the first letters using the bottom left or bottom right selec-
tion button.
– Confirm the selected letters using the center right selection but-
ton. The unit automatically jumps to where you enter the next let-
ter.
– Repeat the process until the entire keyword has been entered.

4. Confirm the password with "OK". The unit switches to the Service

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level. For the settings that can be modified here, see Table page 14.

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Change Setup and Service settings
IMPORTANT! A setting change does not have to be confirmed. The unit executes it
immediately. After restarting the unit the changed setting remains
intact.

Example "Change pressure 1. Call up the service setting "Set Unit of Pressure".
unit" 2. Select the required pressure unit with the selection button next to it.
3. Exit Service setting.

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 5 • Remedying malfunctions

CHAPTER 5
Remedying malfunctions

Safety information
ATTENTION! Adjustments, technical tests, modifications, maintenance and repair
work may only be performed by Erbe or persons trained by Erbe. If the
work is not performed by trained persons, Erbe accepts no liability and
warranty rights become void.

Error messages

Error message display Errors messages are displayed on the unit as follows:
on the unit
• as a combination of error code and text
• only as text

Error message display in the In the "Error Lists" setting (see Service level), all relevant error messages
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service setting "Error Lists" are only saved with an error code.
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5 • Remedying malfunctions

ERROR list as at: 08/17

Recognizing module: K = ERBECRYO 2

Recog- Error Description Action

nizing code
module

K 1 Error in the program memory – Restart the unit. If the error occurs
Sequence control. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 2 Error in the program memory – Saved Restart the unit. If the error occurs
user settings. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 3 Hardware incompatible with software. Restart the unit. If the error occurs
again, notify Erbe Service.
K 4 Operating voltage +24 V too high. Restart the unit. If the error occurs
again, notify Erbe Service.
K 5 Operating voltage +24 V too low. Restart the unit. If the error occurs
again, notify Erbe Service.
K 6 Operating voltage +5 V too high. Restart the unit. If the error occurs
again, notify Erbe Service.
K 7 Operating voltage +5 V too low. Restart the unit. If the error occurs
again, notify Erbe Service.

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K 8 No "Power Good" form the power supply Restart the unit. If the error occurs
unit. again, notify Erbe Service.

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K 9 Reference voltage is faulty. Restart the unit. If the error occurs
again, notify Erbe Service.
K 11 Gas control module does not have the Inform Erbe Service.
necessary software version.
K 12 Flow sensor module does not have the Inform Erbe Service.
necessary software version.
K 14 VIO does not have the necessary soft- Inform Erbe Service.
ware version.
K 15 No connection to gas control module or Restart the unit. If the error occurs
connection interrupted. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 16 No connection to flow sensor module or Restart the unit. If the error occurs
connection interrupted. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 17 Connection to VIO interrupted. Check whether VIO is switched on.
Check ECB connection between VIO and
ERBECRYO 2.
K 19 Cryoprobe: invalid or corrupt data (CRC). Connect a different cryoprobe. If the
error occurs again => notify Erbe Ser-
vice.

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Recognizing module: K = ERBECRYO 2

Recog- Error Description Action

nizing code
module

K 20 Cryoprobe: invalid or corrupt data (CRC- Connect a different cryoprobe. If the

ID). error occurs again => notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
K 21 Cryoprobe: invalid or corrupt data (rigid Connect a different cryoprobe. If the
part). error occurs again => notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
K 22 Cryoprobe: invalid or corrupt data (flexi- Connect a different cryoprobe. If the
ble part). error occurs again => notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
K 23 Cryoprobe: rigid model connected Connect a flexible cryoprobe. If the error
(V1.0.x only for flexible cryoprobes). occurs again => notify Erbe Service.
K 24 Gas control module timeout. Restart the unit. If the error occurs
again, notify Erbe Service.
K 25 Flow sensor timeout. Restart the unit. If the error occurs
again, notify Erbe Service.
K 26 VIO timeout. Connection to VIO was Check whether VIO is switched on.
interrupted.
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Check ECB connection between VIO and

ERBECRYO 2.
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K 27 Gas control module: implausible mea- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
sured value (P1). again, notify Erbe Service.
K 28 Gas control module: implausible mea- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
sured value (P2). again, notify Erbe Service.
K 29 Gas control module: implausible mea- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
sured value (P4). again, notify Erbe Service.
K 30 Flow sensor module: implausible mea- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
sured value (P3). again, notify Erbe Service.
K 31 Flow sensor module: implausible flow Restart the unit. If the error occurs
measured value. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 32 Gas control module: implausible mea- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
sured value (temperature). again, notify Erbe Service.
K 35 The gas control module is not in the Restart the unit. If the error occurs
required status. again, notify Erbe Service.

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Recognizing module: K = ERBECRYO 2

Recog- Error Description Action

nizing code
module

K 40 Gas outlet pressure too high: waste gas Check whether the waste gas tube is
tube obstructed. obstructed.
Gas outlet pressure too high: measure- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
ment error at pressure sensor P3. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 45 Bleed-off operating mode: valve V1 does Restart the unit. If the error occurs
not close. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 46 Bleed-off operating mode: valve V1 does Restart the unit. If the error occurs
not close. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 47 Standby operating mode, cryoprobe con- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
nected: valve V1 is not closed. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 48 Standby operating mode, cryoprobe con- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
nected: valve V1 is not closed. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 49 Standby operating mode, no cryoprobe Restart the unit. If the error occurs
connected: valve V1 is not closed. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 50 V 1.0.0 to 1.0.2: Operating mode Restart the unit. If the error occurs
‘Freeze’: Valve V1 is too far opened. again, notify Erbe Service.

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K 51 V 1.0.0 to 1.0.2: Operating mode Restart the unit. If the error occurs
‘Freeze’: Valve V1 is opened too wide. again, notify Erbe Service.

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K 52 Thaw operating mode: valve V1 is too far Restart the unit. If the error occurs
open. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 56 Freeze operating mode: valve V1 is not Restart the unit. If the error occurs
open. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 58 Freeze operating mode: valve V1 is not Restart the unit. If the error occurs
sufficiently open. again, notify Erbe Service.
Freeze operating mode, no cryoprobe Restart the unit. If the error occurs
connected: the unit incorrectly assumes again, notify Erbe Service.
that a cryoprobe is connected.
K 59 Freeze operating mode: valve V4 is not Restart the unit. If the error occurs
closed. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 60 Standby operating mode, no cryoprobe Restart the unit. If the error occurs
connected: flow measurement error. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 61 Bleed-off operating mode: pressure Restart the unit. If the error occurs
measurement error at P4. again, notify Erbe Service.

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Recognizing module: K = ERBECRYO 2

Recog- Error Description Action

nizing code
module

K 62 Bleed-off operating mode: flow mea- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
surement error. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 63 Standby operating mode: pressure mea- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
surement error at P2. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 64 Standby operating mode: pressure mea- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
surement error at P4. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 65 Standby operating mode: flow measure- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
ment error. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 66 Standby operating mode, no cryoprobe Restart the unit. If the error occurs
connected: pressure measurement error again, notify Erbe Service.
at P2.
K 67 Standby operating mode, no cryoprobe Restart the unit. If the error occurs
connected: pressure measurement error again, notify Erbe Service.
at P4.
K 68 Freeze operating mode: valve V1 is not Restart the unit. If the error occurs
open. again, notify Erbe Service.
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K 70 Freeze operating mode, no cryoprobe Restart the unit. If the error occurs
connected: the unit incorrectly assumes again, notify Erbe Service.
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that a cryoprobe is connected.

K 71 Thaw operating mode: valve V4 is not Restart the unit. If the error occurs
closed. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 72 Thaw operating mode: valve V3 is not Restart the unit. If the error occurs
closed. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 75 Bleed-off operating mode: valve V4 does Restart the unit. If the error occurs
not open or valve V1 does not close. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 76 Bleed-off operating mode: valve V4 or Restart the unit. If the error occurs
valve V3 does not open. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 77 Bleed-off operating mode: valve V3 does Restart the unit. If the error occurs
not open. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 79 Bleed-off operating mode: flow mea- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
surement error. again, notify Erbe Service.
Bleed-off operating mode, cryoprobe Connect a different cryoprobe. If the
faulty: faulty capillary tube in the supply error occurs again => notify Erbe Ser-
line of the tubing set. vice.
K 80 Thaw operating mode: pressure mea- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
surement error at P2. again, notify Erbe Service.

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Recognizing module: K = ERBECRYO 2

Recog- Error Description Action

nizing code
module

K 81 Thaw operating mode: pressure mea- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
surement error at P2. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 82 Thaw operating mode: pressure mea- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
surement error at P4. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 83 Thaw operating mode: pressure mea- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
surement error at P4. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 84 Thaw operating mode: flow measure- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
ment error. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 85 The software version of the connected Check the software version of the
footswitch is not compatible with the footswitch and ERBECRYO 2 => version
software version of ERBECRYO 2. list. Connect a footswitch with a compat-
ible software version.
K 86 Incompatible footswitch connected. Remove the footswitch. Connect an
ERBECRYO 2 footswitch.
K 88 Unit ventilation insufficient, unit tem- Allow the unit to cool down.
perature too high.
Ensure appropriate ambient conditions

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for operation (see Technical Data).
Verify that the circulation of air where

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the unit is located is not obstructed, and
improve where required. If the error per-
sists, notify Erbe Service.
K 89 Button has been kept pressed down Restart the unit without pressing a but-
when starting the unit. ton again.
Button jammed. Inform Erbe Service.
K 90 No error: the maximum activation time If required, modify the activation time
was reached. limit => Service level (Set Time Limit).
K 96 Gas control module error: timeout Restart the unit. If the error occurs
(mainboard) detected (gas control mod- again, notify Erbe Service.
ule).
K 97 Gas control module error: valve V1 is Restart the unit. If the error occurs
faulty (electrical interruption). again, notify Erbe Service.
K 98 Gas control module error: valve V1 is Restart the unit. If the error occurs
faulty (electrical short circuit). again, notify Erbe Service.

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Recognizing module: K = ERBECRYO 2

Recog- Error Description Action

nizing code
module

K 99 Gas control module error: valve V2 is Restart the unit. If the error occurs
faulty (electrical interruption). again, notify Erbe Service.
K 100 Gas control module error: valve V2 is Restart the unit. If the error occurs
faulty (electrical short circuit). again, notify Erbe Service.
K 101 Gas control module error: valve V3 is Restart the unit. If the error occurs
faulty (electrical interruption). again, notify Erbe Service.
K 102 Gas control module error: valve V3 is Restart the unit. If the error occurs
faulty (electrical short circuit). again, notify Erbe Service.
K 103 Gas control module error: valve V4 is Restart the unit. If the error occurs
faulty (electrical interruption). again, notify Erbe Service.
K 104 Gas control module error: valve V4 is Restart the unit. If the error occurs
faulty (electrical short circuit). again, notify Erbe Service.
K 105 Gas control module error: input pressure Restart the unit. If the error occurs
sensor P1 is faulty. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 106 Gas control module error: pressure sen- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
sor P2 is faulty. again, notify Erbe Service.
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K 107 Gas control module error: pressure sen- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
sor P4 is faulty. again, notify Erbe Service.
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K 113 Cyclic redundancy check (CRC) has Restart the unit. If the error occurs
detected a change in the memory. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 114 Flow sensor was not found or incorrect Restart the unit. If the error occurs
type installed. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 115 Pressure sensor PCB faulty or flow sen- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
sor module connecting cable to pressure again, notify Erbe Service.
sensor PCB interrupted.
K 116 Pressure sensor PCB faulty. Inform Erbe Service.
K 118 Ambient temperature too low. Allow the unit to acclimatize where
required.
Ensure appropriate ambient conditions
for operation (see Technical Data).
NTC temperature sensor on PCB faulty. Inform Erbe Service.

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Recognizing module: K = ERBECRYO 2

Recog- Error Description Action

nizing code
module

K 119 Ambient temperature too high. Allow the unit to cool down.
Ensure appropriate ambient conditions
for operation (see Technical Data).
Verify that the circulation of air where
the unit is located is not obstructed, and
improve where required.
NTC temperature sensor on PCB faulty. Inform Erbe Service.
K 120 Internal +5 V of the flow sensor PCB too Restart the unit. If the error occurs
low. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 121 Internal +5 V of the flow sensor PCB too Restart the unit. If the error occurs
high. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 122 +24 V supply voltage of the flow sensor Restart the unit. If the error occurs
PCB too low. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 123 +24 V supply voltage of the flow sensor Restart the unit. If the error occurs
PCB too high. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 124 Hardware incompatible with software. Restart the unit. If the error occurs

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again, notify Erbe Service.

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K 125 CRC in the data transmission has Restart the unit. If the error occurs
detected an error. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 126 Timeout due to missing status request. Restart the unit. If the error occurs
again, notify Erbe Service.
K 128 Gas outlet pressure too high: waste gas Check whether the waste gas tube is
tube obstructed. obstructed.
Gas outlet pressure too high: measure- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
ment error at pressure sensor P3. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 131 Freeze operating mode: pressure mea- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
surement error at P4, valve V2 is not again, notify Erbe Service.
leak-tight or is not closed.
K 132 Thaw operating mode: valve V1 not suf- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
ficiently open. again, notify Erbe Service.
Thaw operating mode, cryoprobe faulty: Connect a different cryoprobe. If the
supply line not leak-tight. error occurs again => notify Erbe Ser-
vice.

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Recognizing module: K = ERBECRYO 2

Recog- Error Description Action

nizing code
module

K 133 Thaw operating mode: valve V2 not Restart the unit. If the error occurs
open. again, notify Erbe Service.
Thaw operating mode, cryoprobe faulty: Connect a different cryoprobe. If the
return line not leak-tight. error occurs again => notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
K 137 Bleed-off operating mode: pressure Restart the unit. If the error occurs
measurement error at P2. again, notify Erbe Service.
Bleed-off operating mode: gas outlet Check whether the waste gas tube is
closed in part or in full (t_ventilate_- obstructed.
check not sufficient for full bleed-off).
K 144 Standby operating mode: pressure mea- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
surement error at P4. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 145 Freeze operating mode: valve V4 or valve Restart the unit. If the error occurs
V2 not closed, flow measurement error. again, notify Erbe Service.
Freeze operating mode, faulty cryo- Connect a different cryoprobe. If the
probe: the opening of the nozzle is too error occurs again => notify Erbe Ser-
large. vice.
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K 146 Freeze operating mode: flow measure- Restart the unit. If the error occurs
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ment error, the outlet of the gas control again, notify Erbe Service.
module that leads to the supply line of
the cryoprobe is not leak-tight.
Freeze operating mode, faulty cryo- Connect a different cryoprobe. If the
probe: nozzle blocked, supply line error occurs again => notify Erbe Ser-
blocked, return line not leak-tight, sup- vice.
ply line not leak-tight, probe cap miss-
ing.
K 147 Freeze operating mode, faulty cryo- Connect a different cryoprobe. If the
probe: the opening of the nozzle is too error occurs again => notify Erbe Ser-
large. vice.
K 148 Freeze operating mode, faulty cryo- Connect a different cryoprobe. If the
probe: the probe is blocked. error occurs again => notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
K 155 The electrical contact to the cryoprobe Connect a different cryoprobe. If the
was interrupted during activation. error occurs again => notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
Restart the unit. If the error occurs
again, notify Erbe Service.

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Recognizing module: K = ERBECRYO 2

Recog- Error Description Action

nizing code
module

K 160 Unit ventilation insufficient, unit tem- Allow the unit to cool down.
perature too high.
Ensure appropriate ambient conditions
for operation (see Technical Data).
Verify that the circulation of air where
the unit is located is not obstructed, and
improve where required.
K 192 Gas control module error: module supply Restart the unit. If the error occurs
voltage is too low. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 193 Gas control module error: module supply Restart the unit. If the error occurs
voltage is too high. again, notify Erbe Service.
K 194 Gas control module error: the module is Ensure appropriate ambient conditions
extremely hot. for operation (see Technical Data).
Verify that the circulation of air where
the unit is located is not obstructed, and
improve where required. If the error per-
sists, notify Erbe Service.

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K 208 Date/time may be incorrectly set Check setting for date/time, reset if nec-
because the battery for the Realtime essary => Service level.
Clock (RTC) was discharged. The unit was

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stored for a long period or was not in
operation for a long time.
K 209 Faulty communication with Realtime Check setting for date/time, reset if nec-
Clock (RTC). essary => Service level.
K 210 Implausible values for date/time. Check setting for date/time, reset if nec-
essary => Service level.
K 211 Bleed-off operating mode: pressure Restart the unit. If the error occurs
measurement error at P4, valve V2 is not again, notify Erbe Service.
closed.
K 215 Footswitch has been detected. Information, no fault condition.
K 216 Footswitch has been disconnected. Information, no fault condition.
K 217 Operating error: No footswitch has been Connect footswitch.
communicated to the unit because no
footswitch is connected.
No footswitch has been communicated Inform Erbe Service.
to the unit because the connected
footswitch is defective.

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Recognizing module: K = ERBECRYO 2

Recog- Error Description Action

nizing code
module

K 220 Maximum setting value reached. Information, no fault condition.

K 221 Minimum setting value reached. Information, no fault condition.
K 222 Setting cannot be changed. Information, no fault condition.
K 225 Connection to the VIO system has been Information, no fault condition.
detected.
K 230 Measured value for input pressure is too low:
No gas bottle connected, connected gas Connect or change gas bottle.
bottle is empty.
Bottle valve is closed or not sufficiently Open bottle valve fully.
open.
Input pressure sensor is faulty. Restart the unit. If the error occurs
again, notify Erbe Service.
K 231 Measured value for input pressure is too high:
Gas bottle is too hot. Allow the gas bottle to cool down to
room temperature.
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Protect the gas bottle from direct sun-

light/heat sources.
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Input pressure sensor is faulty. Restart the unit. If the error occurs
again, notify Erbe Service.
K 232 Measured value for input pressure is too low:
Bottle valve is closed or not sufficiently Open bottle valve fully.
open.
Gas bottle is too cold. Allow the gas bottle to warm up to room
temperature.
Gas bottle is almost empty. Connect a full gas bottle.
Input pressure sensor is faulty. Restart the unit. If the error occurs
again, notify Erbe Service.

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Recognizing module: K = ERBECRYO 2

Recog- Error Description Action

nizing code
module

K 233 Measured value for input pressure is insufficient:

Bottle valve is closed or not sufficiently Open bottle valve fully.
open.
Bottle pressure insufficient. Open bottle valve fully.
Allow the gas bottle to warm up to room
temperature.
Connect a full gas bottle.
Inlet filter blocked in part or in full. Check whether the inlet filter is
obstructed, insert a new filter where
required.
Input pressure sensor is faulty. Restart the unit. If the error occurs
again, notify Erbe Service.
K 234 Measured value for input pressure is too high:
Gas bottle too full or too warm. Allow the gas bottle to cool down to
room temperature.

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Protect the gas bottle from direct sun-
light/heat sources.

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Input pressure sensor is faulty. Restart the unit. If the error occurs
again, notify Erbe Service.
K 240 The unit has cooled down following pre- Information, no fault condition.
vious overheating.

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CHAPTER 6
Maintenance and servicing

Who is allowed to perform servicing and maintenance

work?
ATTENTION! Adjustments, tests, modifications, maintenance and repair work may
only be performed by Erbe or persons trained by Erbe. If the work is not
performed by trained persons, Erbe accepts no liability and warranty
rights become void.

It is recommended that the technical safety check also be performed by

Erbe or persons trained by Erbe.

What is a technical safety check?

IMPORTANT! The technical safety check is a preventive measure to examine whether
the device is safe and ready for operation. In order to perform the vari-
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ous tests the current specifications and regulations of the particular

country and the instructions in this service manual must be observed.
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How often does a technical safety check have to be

performed?
IMPORTANT! A technical safety check must be performed every time after mainte-
nance, but at least once per year.

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Technical safety check – step by step

For simplification the device to be tested is referred to below as the "test
specimen".

Safety information
WARNING! For safety reasons (personnel protection) the test specimen should
generally be operated by a suitable isolating transformer. 
An exceptional case is the tests for grounded conductor resistance,
ground leakage current, and patient leakage current, in which the test
specimen is supplied with current via the safety tester.

ATTENTION! In the event of a fault occurring in the test specimen or individual com-
ponents during the technical safety check the test steps taken so far no
longer apply. 
Remedy the defect and repeat the technical safety check from the
beginning.

ATTENTION! The specifications made in this chapter for test programs / test pro-
gram settings allow the service technician to perform the technical
safety check. In addition, the test program mode provides a number of
diagnostic and inspection options for the service technician. They are
described in the repair manual. Erbe Elektromedizin expressly states

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that the full functional range of the test program mode may not be
used without precise knowledge of the individual test programs.

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IMPORTANT! It is assumed that the user knows how to operate the test specimen,
the test equipment, the measuring equipment, and auxiliary test equip-
ment. The test instructions only apply in conjunction with the relevant
test steps.

IMPORTANT! Test equipment, measuring equipment, and auxiliary test equipment

(cables, test boxes, etc.) are listed separately at the beginning of each
test unit. Where Erbe article numbers are specified, only original Erbe
test equipment, measuring equipment, and auxiliary test equipment
may be used.

IMPORTANT! The test report for the technical safety check can be requested from
Erbe Technical Service Tübingen. For the address see address sheet on
last page.

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Testing and measuring equipment

IMPORTANT! The following list contains the testing and measuring equipment rec-
ommended by Erbe for servicing. Where Erbe article numbers are spec-
ified, only original Erbe testing and measuring equipment should be
used.

Erbe Art. No. Description

– Flow measurement unit, at least 10 standard liters (0 °C, 1013 mbar), Luer-Lock
connection
20100-165 APC test tubing (for flow measurement unit)
– CO2 gas bottle
20410-004 Gas hose (for CO2 gas bottle)
20402-200 ERBECRYO 2 single-pedal footswitch
20402-310 Test adapter instrument socket
20402-311 Pressure manometer for test adapter
20402-312 Test adapter waste gas nozzle
20402-313 Patient leakage current measurement adapter
– Laboratory measuring cable
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User manual and visual inspections

• Test specimen and accessories (where enclosed) undamaged exter-

nally.
• User manual present.
• All labels on the test specimen (conformity declaration mark, rating
plate, and all wording) present and readily legible.

Tests to be conducted in accordance with the national

specifications and regulations

Grounded conductor test • Ground terminal to chassis.

• Ground terminal to potential equalization pin.

Leakage current • Ground leakage current, normal condition (N.C.).

measurement • Ground leakage current, single-fault condition (S.F.C.).

Patient leakage current mea-

surement Erbe Art. No. Description

20402-313 Patient leakage current measurement

adapter
– Laboratory measuring cable

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• Patient leakage current, normal condition (N.C.).

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• Patient leakage current, single-fault condition (S.F.C.).

Performance tests

Test setup
• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.

Test procedure

Power switch 1. Check power switch for smooth operation. The power switch must be
easy to operate and must neither stick nor scrape.
2. Press power switch. The power switch must snap into the "ON" posi-
tion and the test specimen must perform a system start.

Start routine / 1. The test specimen must perform the system start without error mes-
acknowledgement tone sage(s).
2. The test specimen must emit an acoustic signal (acknowledgement
tone) during the self-test.

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Control buttons / 1. Set the "Button tone volume" to >1 in the Setup level.
acknowledgement tone when 2. Check all selection buttons on the control panel for functionality.
pressed Press each button at least twice. An acoustic signal (=acknowledge-
ment tone) must be emitted each time the buttons are pressed.

Display 1. Check the function of the display backlighting. If the backlighting is

faulty, the image is very dark, almost black (poor contrast).
2. Check the backlighting of the display to make sure it is operating
properly. If backlighting is faulty, no image will be visible.

Footswitch activation

Testing and measuring equipment

Erbe Art. No. Description

20402-200 ERBECRYO 2 single-pedal footswitch

Test setup
• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the connecting
cable and switched on.
• The single-pedal footswitch is connected.
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Single-pedal footswitch 1. Select the "TP Activation Signals" test program. On the test specimen:
Activation – Call up Service level (see page page 15)
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– Highlight the "Testprograms" setting and select with OK. The test
specimen switches to the test program selection list.
– Highlight the "TP Activation Signals" test program and select with
OK.
A correctly connected single-pedal footswitch is shown in the test
program as a on the single-pedal footswitch.

2. Press the footswitch pedal. The test program must confirm the activa-
tion by lighting up the pedal on the single-pedal footswitch.
3. Press to exit the test program.
4. For the next test, remain in the test program selection list.

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Instrument recognition

Testing and measuring equipment

Erbe Art. No. Description

20402-310 Test adapter instrument socket

Test setup
• As for the previous test.

Test procedure
1. In the test program selection list, highlight the "TP Probe-Interface"
test program and call up using OK.
2. Insert the 20402-310 test adapter into the instrument socket of the
test specimen. 
Instrument detection is working when, in the test program, and
the code 20402-310 are shown:

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3. Press to exit the test program.
4. For the next test, remain in the test program selection list.
5. Leave the test adapter inserted.

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Seal tests
WARNING! In the "TP Pneumatic" test program, the unit's standard monitoring
measures are switched off. There is no pressure limit or monitoring.
Unsuitable test program settings can therefore lead to injuries or dam-
age the unit or equipment.

CAUTION! Possible damage to the test specimen or test equipment. Do not use
force or tools to attach or remove the test adapter/pressure manome-
ter. Instead, on the test specimen, always release the pressure every
time before changing the test equipment.

Testing and measuring equipment

Erbe Art. No. Description

– CO2 gas bottle

20410-004 Gas hose
20402-200 ERBECRYO 2 single-pedal footswitch
20402-310 Test adapter instrument socket
20402-311 Pressure manometer for test adapter
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Test setup
• As for the previous test.
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• In addition: the CO2 gas bottle is connected to the test specimen and
open, required pressure 45 – 65 bar.
• The 20402-310 test adapter is inserted into the instrument socket.

Test procedure
Call up 1. In the test program selection list, highlight the "TP Pneumatic" test
test program program and call up using OK.

IMPORTANT! The required valve setting is preselected with this test pro-
gram. The valves are only actually switched when the footswitch is pressed
and held down. When the footswitch is released, all valves return to their
currentless standby state.

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In the standby state (currentless), the valves are set as follows:

– V1, V2 and V3: 
closed (no gas opening)
– V4 (type NO, normally open): 
open (gas opening available)

Seal valve V3, V4 1. Switch on the manometer and attach to measuring nipple P2 on the
+ sensor P1, P2 test adapter.
2. Preset the valves as follows in the test program. To do so, press the
selection button next to the relevant valve:
– V1: activate current
– V2: activate current
– V3: currentless
– V4: activate current
3. Press the footswitch and hold down for the entire duration of the test
(continuous activation).
4. After approx. 5 s continuous activation, close the gas bottle.
5. Compare the P1 / P2 values in the test program with the manometer
display. Permitted deviation of P1 / P2 from the manometer display
±2 bar.
6. Following a further minute of continuous activation, compare the P1
/ P2 values again with the manometer display:
– Permitted deviation of P1 / P2 from the manometer display ±2 bar.

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– Permitted deviation of the values of test step 5 from the values of
test step 6 is also ± 2 bar

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7. Release the footswitch.

Release the pressure 1. Press the Passive button. This sets all valves to the currentless state.
2. V3: activate current.
3. Hold down the footswitch until you can hear that the pressure has
been released.
4. Press the Passive button again.

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Seal valve V2, V3 1. Attach the manometer to measuring nipple P4 on the test adapter.
+ sensor P4 2. Open the gas bottle again.
3. Preset the valves as follows in the test program. To do so, press the
selection button next to the relevant valve:
– V1: activate current
– V2: activate current
– V3: currentless
– V4: activate current
4. Hold down the footswitch until the test specimen has built up suffi-
cient pressure (approx. 5 s).
5. Release the footswitch.
6. Compare the P4 value with the manometer display. Permitted devia-
tion ± 2 bar.
7. After approx. 1 minute, compare the P4 value again with the manom-
eter display. Permitted deviation ± 2 bar.

Release the pressure 1. Press the Passive button.

2. V3: activate current.
3. Hold down the footswitch until you can hear that the pressure has
been released.
4. Press the Passive button again.
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Seal valve V1 1. Leave the manometer attached on measuring nipple P4.

2. Preset the valves as follows in the test program. To do so, press the
selection button next to the relevant valve:
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– V1: currentless
– V2: currentless
– V3: currentless
– V4: activate current
3. Press the footswitch and hold down for the entire duration of the test
(continuous activation).
4. After approx. 5 s continuous activation, check the P4 value. The test
program or manometer must show 0 bar +2 bar.
5. Following a further 30 s of continuous activation, check the P4 value
again. The test program or manometer must show 0 bar + 2 bar.
6. Release the footswitch.

Release the pressure 1. Press the Passive button.

2. V3: activate current.
3. Hold down the footswitch until you can hear that the pressure has
been released.
4. Press the Passive button again.
5. Remain in the Test program.

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Obstruction tests
CAUTION! Possible damage to the test specimen or test equipment. Do not use
force or tools to attach or remove the test adapter/pressure manome-
ter. Instead, on the test specimen, always release the pressure every
time before changing the test equipment.

Testing and measuring equipment

Erbe Art. No. Description

– CO2 gas bottle

20410-004 Gas hose
20402-200 ERBECRYO 2 single-pedal footswitch
20402-310 Test adapter instrument socket
20402-311 Pressure manometer for test adapter
20402-312 Test adapter waste gas nozzle

Test setup
• As for the previous test.
• In addition: the 20402-312 test adapter is attached to the waste gas

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nozzle on the rear of the unit.

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Test procedure
Obstruction valve V2 1. Leave the manometer attached on measuring nipple P4.
2. Preset the valves as follows in the test program. To do so, press the
selection button next to the relevant valve:
– V1: activate current
– V2: activate current
– V3: currentless
– V4: activate current
3. Hold down the footswitch until the test specimen has built up suffi-
cient pressure (approx. 5 s).
4. Release the footswitch.
5. Press the Passive button. This sets all valves to the currentless state.
6. V2 activate current.
7. Hold down the footswitch. The pressure on the manometer must fall
to 0 bar +2 bar.

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Release the pressure 1. Press the Passive button.

2. V3: activate current.
3. Hold down the footswitch until you can hear that the pressure has
been released.
4. Press the Passive button again.

Obstruction valve V4 1. When the test specimen is not subject to pressure, attach the
+ sensor P3 manometer to the measuring nipple on the test adapter waste gas
nozzle (art. no. 20402-312).
2. Tighten the stopcock on the test adapter waste gas nozzle to close it
(OFF).
3. V1: activate current.
4. Hold down the footswitch until you can hear the pressure relief valve
take effect.
5. Compare the P3 value in the test program with the manometer dis-
play. Permitted deviation 1 bar ± 1 bar.
6. Open the stopcock on the test adapter waste gas nozzle (ON). The
pressure is fully released.

Release the pressure 1. Press the Passive button.

2. V3: activate current.
3. Hold down the footswitch until you can hear that the pressure has
been released.
4. Press the Passive button again.
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Obstruction valve V4, 1. When the test specimen is not subject to pressure, attach the
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flexible return flow manometer to the measuring nipple RF on the test adapter instru-
ment socket (art. no. 20402-310).
2. Tighten the stopcock on the test adapter waste gas nozzle to close it
(OFF).
3. V1: activate current.
4. Hold down the footswitch until you can hear the pressure relief valve
take effect.
5. Compare the P3 value in the test program with the manometer dis-
play. Permitted deviation 1 bar ± 1 bar.
6. Open the stopcock on the test adapter waste gas nozzle (ON). The
pressure is fully released.
7. Remain in the Test program.

Release the pressure 1. Press the Passive button.

2. V3: activate current.
3. Hold down the footswitch until you can hear that the pressure has
been released.
4. Press the Passive button again.

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Flow measurement
CAUTION! Possible damage to the test specimen or test equipment. Do not use
force or tools to attach or remove the test adapter/pressure manome-
ter. Instead, on the test specimen, always release the pressure every
time before changing the test equipment.

Testing and measuring equipment

Erbe Art. No. Description

– CO2 gas bottle

20410-004 Gas hose
– Flow measurement unit
20100-165 APC test tubing (for flow measurement unit)
20402-200 ERBECRYO 2 single-pedal footswitch
20402-311 Pressure manometer for test adapter
20402-312 Test adapter waste gas nozzle

Test setup
• As for the previous test.
• In addition: the APC test tubing is connected to the test adapter waste

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gas nozzle and the flow measurement unit.
• The flow measurement unit is set to the calibration gas CO2.

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Test procedure
1. Open the stopcock on the test adapter waste gas nozzle (ON).
2. Press the Passive button.
3. Preset the valves as follows in the test program. To do so, press the
selection button next to the relevant valve:
– V1: activate current
– V2: currentless
– V3: activate current
– V4: activate current
4. Press the footswitch and hold down for the entire duration of the test
(continuous activation).
5. Compare the flow display of the test program (NLM, standard liters
per minute) with the display on the flow measurement unit. Permitted
deviation ± 0.5 l/min.

Release the pressure 1. Press the Passive button.

2. V3: activate current.
3. Hold down the footswitch until you can hear that the pressure has
been released.
4. Press the Passive button again.

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Replacing wear parts

Wear parts – overview

Wear part Action

Inlet filter 30711-022 Replace every 4 years

Prefilter for flow sensor assembly 30402- Clean dry every 4 
954 years

Safety information
WARNING! Unplug the power cord from the outlet before exchanging parts of the
unit or cleaning it.

ATTENTION! Adjustments, technical tests, modifications, maintenance and repair

work may only be performed by Erbe or persons trained by Erbe. If the
work is not performed by trained persons, Erbe accepts no liability and
warranty rights become void.

ATTENTION! Only use original Erbe spare parts. The manufacturer accepts no liability
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and the warranty rights becomes void if original spare parts are not
used.
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Changing the inlet filter (up to serial number 11492198)

Tools • Phillips screwdriver PH 1

• Phillips screwdriver PH 2
• SW 12 wrench
• SW 1.5 hex socket wrench
• SW 22 open-ended wrench

Changing the inlet filter

1 Rear of the device

4

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Front of the device

1. Open the unit.

2. Open the nut on the elbow connector (1) and remove the elbow con-
nector. IMPORTANT! Do not unscrew the threaded gas inlet coupling
(2) on the rear of the unit; leave on the housing (if necessary, hold it
with the SW 22 open-ended wrench).
3. Insert the hex socket wrench from the outside (4) into the gas inlet
and press out the inlet filter (3) into the inside of the unit.
4. Mount the new inlet filter in reverse order.

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Changing the inlet filter (as from serial number 11492199)

Tools • Phillips screwdriver PH 1

• Phillips screwdriver PH 2
• SW 1.5 hex socket wrench
• SW 14 open-ended torque wrench
• SW 8 open-ended torque wrench
• SW 22 open-ended wrench

Changing the inlet filter 1. Open the unit.

Rear of the device

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Front of the device

2. Loosen both union nuts (1) from the gas inlet pipe and remove the
gas inlet pipe.

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3
Rear of the device
4
2 5
6
1

Front of the device

3. Unscrew the fitting (2) from the gas inlet. IMPORTANT! Do not
unscrew the gas inlet screw connection (3) on the rear of the device,

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leave it on the housing (if necessary, hold it with the SW 22 open-
ended wrench).

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4. Insert the hex socket wrench from the outside (5) into the gas inlet
and press out the inlet filter (4) into the inside of the unit.
5. Insert the new inlet filter in the reverse order.
6. IMPORTANT! Replace the copper sealing ring (6) on the fitting (2)
with a new one.
7. Screw the fitting into the gas inlet with a tightening torque of 17 Nm.
Secure the gas inlet screw connection from twisting with an open-
ended wrench (SW 22).
8. Insert the gas inlet pipe and screw on the union nut (1) by hand.
9. Tighten the union nut with an open-ended wrench with a tightening
torque of 3 Nm..

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Cleaning the prefilter for flow sensor assembly

WARNING! Unplug the power cord from the outlet before exchanging parts of the
unit or cleaning it.

ATTENTION! Adjustments, technical tests, modifications, maintenance and repair

work may only be performed by Erbe or persons trained by Erbe. If the
work is not performed by trained persons, Erbe accepts no liability and
warranty rights become void.

ATTENTION! Only use original Erbe spare parts. The manufacturer accepts no liability
and the warranty rights becomes void if original spare parts are not
used.

Tools • Phillips screwdriver PH 1

• T10 Torx screwdriver
• Brush (for cleaning the prefilter)

Cleaning the prefilter

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3 Flow Dir.
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Front of the device

Socket connector

Front of the device

1. Open the unit.

2. Remove the flow sensor assembly (1).
3. Expose the prefilter/metal screen (3): to do so, loosen 4 screws on
the hose socket and remove the nozzle (2).
4. Clean the prefilter/metal screen (3) dry with brush.
5. Reassemble the flow sensor assembly (1) in reverse order.

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