Bowa ARC 100 - Detecting and Correcting Faults; Error Management and Troubleshooting

7 Detecting and correcting faults
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7. Detecting and correcting faults
Two types of faults can occur:
 System errors
 EASY monitoring faults
7.1. System errors
If a system error should occur, the fault status indicator 24 will light up
red. The combination with the lit display 23 indicates the corresponding
error.
7.1.1. Error list
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Errors not listed
 Please contact the service centre in the event of errors that do not
appear in the error list; see Section Technical service, page 38.
 If the expected change in the tissue does not occur and no error
message appears, check the parameters and the accessory
connections.
Visual and acoustic fault indications
The error messages are accompanied by visual and acoustic signals.
Furthermore, the generator cancels activation if certain errors occur and
the system is reset.
 Please contact the service centre if the suggested corrective
measure does not eliminate the error; see Section Technical
service, page 38.
Errors are signalled with a lit Error LED 24 and Power LED 23:
LED code
Cause
Corrective measures
1
EASY neutral electrode fault
Check the neutral electrode and the neutral
electrode cable.
2
The YELLOW button on the
finger switch is in an actuated
state when switching on the
unit.
Switch on the device using the on/off switch
25 and do not actuate any other operating
elements at the same time.
If the problem persists, replace the
connected instrument and/or the foot switch.
3
The GREEN button on the
finger switch or the pedal on
the foot switch is in an
actuated state when switching
on the unit.
Switch on the device using the on/off switch
25 and do not actuate any other operating
elements at the same time.
If the problem persists, replace the
connected instrument and/or the foot switch.
4
Key on the front panel
pressed when switching on
the unit
Switch on the device using the on/off switch
25 and do not actuate any other operating
elements at the same time.
5-10
Internal fault
Restart the device.
If the error should recur, please contact our
technical service.