Spare Parts for the Engström Carestation Ventilator and Carestation 600: 3 Items
Engström Carestation ventilator and Carestation 600 station: USB converter 1505-8586-000, SFW VCB/VMB software 1505-8001-000 and APL diaphragm assembly 2079638-001-S.
The electronics and mechanics of the breathing circuit are the part of a ventilator and anaesthesia station fleet where downtime caused by a single part costs more than the part itself. GE Engström machines (Engström Carestation) and Carestation 600 Series anaesthesia stations continue to operate in Russian clinics, so service departments need a predictable source of original assemblies: converters, service software and breathing circuit diaphragms.
This guide covers three items that have arrived in the «MediAccessori» catalog: the USB converter 1505-8586-000, the SFW VCB/VMB PC application kit 1505-8001-000 (version 10.2) and the APL breathing circuit diaphragm assembly 2079638-001-S.
1. Why Engström and Carestation need a dedicated spare parts stock
The fleet of ventilators and anaesthesia stations in clinics is ageing, and planned preventive maintenance has not been cancelled by anyone. Practice shows two downtime scenarios:
- •consumables (lines, flow sensors, soda lime) are purchased regularly and are almost always available in the department;
- •electronic and mechanical assemblies (converters, software, APL diaphragms) are kept «until a breakdown» — and when the breakdown happens, the department waits for a delivery (time confirmed at order).
A sensible policy, therefore, is to keep a critical minimum of spare parts in the service department's stock: interface converters, a licensed service software kit and fast-wearing breathing circuit diaphragms.
2. USB converter 1505-8586-000
PN: 1505-8586-000
Official catalog description (English): Converter USB to RS-422/RS-485 Tool
Equipment: Engström ventilator
Approximate price: 36,300 ₽ · Availability: 2 pcs.
What it is in practice. A modern service laptop has no RS-422/RS-485 serial port, and the diagnostic access of the Engström machine is built on exactly that. Converter 1505-8586-000 is the interface link between the USB port of the service PC and the machine: without it, connection to the system for diagnostics and settings is impossible.
When to buy. This item belongs to service department tooling rather than consumables: one or two units cover the need of an engineering team servicing the entire Engström fleet in a clinic or in a region. The remaining stock of 2 pcs. is designed for exactly this scenario.
Product page: https://medicapartsrus.com/pn/1505-8586-000
3. SFW VCB/VMB PC application kit 1505-8001-000 (Rev 10.2)
PN: 1505-8001-000
Official catalog description (English): SFW VCB/VMB PC Application Kit Rev 10.2
Equipment: Engström ventilator
Approximate price: 22,000 ₽ · Availability: 2 pcs.
Why it is needed. This is PC application software from the service tooling set: the official SFW VCB/VMB kit in revision 10.2 is supplied on media with documentation and is intended for working with Engström machines in service mode. Without a current software revision the engineer's diagnostic and configuration capabilities are limited, and the clinic is forced to turn to third-party contractors.
Revision and compatibility. In the catalog the item is fixed as Rev 10.2. Before purchasing for a specific machine, verify the software revision against the machine's firmware version: this is an area where the final decision is made by the service engineer, not by the sales manager.
Product page: https://medicapartsrus.com/pn/1505-8001-000
4. APL breathing circuit diaphragm assembly 2079638-001-S
PN: 2079638-001-S
Official catalog description (English): ASSY DIAPHRAGM APL BCG
Equipment: Carestation 600 Series anaesthesia stations
Approximate price: 4,400 ₽ · Availability: 5 pcs.
Role in the circuit. The APL valve (adjustable pressure limit) limits the pressure in the breathing circuit during manual ventilation, and its diaphragm assembly is a consumable element: it works constantly with the gas flow and the breathing mixture. Diaphragm wear manifests itself as impaired pressure retention, unstable manometer readings and characteristic leaks.
Why we keep it in stock. The price of the assembly is an order of magnitude lower than the cost of downtime in an anaesthesia room, and the repair interval is determined by the maintenance schedule and the actual condition of the diaphragm. Having 5 pcs. available allows the needs of several machines to be covered without waiting for a delivery.
A detailed breakdown of the design of APL valves and selection rules is in the article ge-apl-valve-anesthesia-selection-guide. The overall plan for the annual purchase of circuit consumables is in the article ge-anesthesia-circuit-annual-restock-guide.
5. Compatibility matrix (summary)
| PN | Description (catalog) | Equipment | Price, ₽ | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1505-8586-000 | Converter USB to RS-422/RS-485 Tool | Engström ventilator | 36,300 | 2 pcs. |
| 1505-8001-000 | SFW VCB/VMB PC Application Kit Rev 10.2 | Engström ventilator | 22,000 | 2 pcs. |
| 2079638-001-S | ASSY DIAPHRAGM APL BCG | Carestation 600 Series | 4,400 | 5 pcs. |
The table rows correspond to the product cards in the catalog: 1505-8586-000 and 1505-8001-000 are assigned to the Engström ventilator, 2079638-001-S to Carestation 600 Series anaesthesia stations. Exact compatibility for a specific serial number is confirmed by the engineer.
6. Prices and procurement budget
Even a minimal starting spare parts set costs less than one day of operating theatre downtime:
- •1 pc. 1505-8586-000 — 36,300 ₽;
- •1 pc. 1505-8001-000 — 22,000 ₽;
- •2 pcs. 2079638-001-S — 8,800 ₽.
A total of about 67,100 ₽ to close the issue for one Engström service group and a reserve of APL diaphragms for a couple of Carestation 600 machines.
7. Where to buy
«MediAccessori» supplies original GE assemblies and service tooling for Engström ventilators and Carestation 600 anaesthesia stations to Russia and the CIS:
- •✅ Original GE Healthcare products
- •✅ Delivery (time confirmed at order), full documentation
- •✅ Selection by machine model and serial number
- •✅ Supply in batches for the annual maintenance plan
Contact: Telegram @GEpartsV_bot or email [email protected].
Sources: «MediAccessori» catalog (PN 1505-8586-000 / 1505-8001-000 / 2079638-001-S); GE Healthcare documentation; the experience of service engineers.
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