Typical Components of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)

  1. Speaker. The speaker projects the voice prompts when the AED is on. The speaker also emits a “beep” when the unit is in standby mode and has detected a condition that requires user attention.
  2. SHOCK button. This button will flash when a shock is recommended - push this button to deliver the shock to the patient. This button is disabled at all other times.
  3. “analysing” LED (Light Emitting Diode). This green LED flashes when the AED is analysing the patient’s ECG rhythm.
  4. “do not touch patient” LED. This red LED flashes when the AED detects motion or other interference that prevents analysis of the signal, or when the user should not be touching or moving the patient.
  5. “check pads” LED. This red LED flashes when the AED detects that the pad connection to the patient is poor or pads are not applied.
  6. ON/OFF button. Push button to turn the AED on. Push again to disarm and turn the AED off.
  7. Pads connector port. Insert Patient Pads Connector (item O) into this port to connect pads to the AED.
  8. Battery pack. The battery pack provides a replaceable main power source for the AED.
  9. Battery pack opening. Insert the battery pack firmly into this opening until the latch clicks into place.
  10. Battery pack eject button. This button releases the battery pack from the AED. To remove the battery pack, push the button until the battery pack is partially ejected from the unit.
  11. Active Status Indicator (ASI). When the unit is off, this indicator blinks green to indicate the unit is fully operational and blinks red to indicate unit needs attention from the user.
  12. Patient pads. The defibrillation/monitoring pads that are placed on the patient. The pads may be stored in the pad storage area on the back of the unit.
  13. Defibtech Data Card (DDC). This optional plug-in card provides enhanced storage capabilities to the AED.
  14. Active Status Indicator (ASI) battery. This is a 9V lithium battery that provides power to the Active Status Indicator. It is inserted into a compartment in the battery pack.
  15. Patient pads connector. Insert into Pads Connector Port (item G) to connect pads to the AED.

The above components are based on the Lifeforce Marine Type Approved AED. For more information on this product please either give us a call on +44 1709 599 222 / +65 6408 3334, or alternatively you can email us at .