MedWrench is an online resource for medical equipment professionals (biomeds, HTMs, imaging professionals, etc…) to engage with their peers about medical equipment repairs, source parts and locate a service company. The following are examples of how the MedWrench community members help each other in the website’s forums.
Belmont – Belray 096
Q: One of my wall mounted belray Belmont 096 x rays is displaying an error code (e.13). Despite the service, install and user manuals being online, I am unable to find e.13 described in those manuals.
A: Manuals floating around online don’t actually list E.13, which makes it confusing. On the Belray 096, error codes in the “E.1x” range are almost always tied to vertical or arm motion faults rather than exposure. For E.13 specifically, it’s typically a limit detection / movement obstruction error. So it could be:
• A limit switch isn’t being seen by the control board,
• There’s physical resistance (arm binding, cable tension, wall mount alignment), or
• The encoder/position sensor isn’t reporting back within expected values.
What you can try onsite:
• Power cycle the unit
• Check if any movement (up/down, in/out) is stiffer than normal
• Inspect the limit switches and wiring harness at the joints
• If the error clears temporarily, it’s likely a failing position sensor or sticky limit switch.
Sigma baxter infusion pump
Q: How do you remove the power cord connection from the back of the Sigma Baxter infusion pump I unscrewed one screw but there are two tiny screws like stubs. Also, how do you remove that so I can change out the power cord?
A: Yes, you need to remove those tiny screws. They take a T6 driver. Take both those off and you should be able to slide the metal clamp off. I bought a cheap set of torx drivers off amazon specifically for these pumps.
Good Luck!
Hillrom – Advanta
Q: There’s a piercing noise coming out from my hospital bed but it’s working properly when I plug it back on. What might be causing this noise?
A: Is the piercing noise all the time? When you move a section, if so which section. Is ti only up or down or both?
A: That noise could be an alarm from the bed’s control system, often caused by a loose connection, stuck button, or motor strain. If unplugging and plugging back in stops it, it might be resetting the fault. Check cables, connections, and if a specific movement triggers it. If it continues, refer to the manual’s alarm codes or have maintenance inspect it.
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