Bowa ARC 350 - Page 65

6 Detecting and correcting faults
900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350 65
The following table describes the cause of the fault and the appropriate corrective
action.
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Fault message
Confirmation of
AUTOSTART Mode
You have selected an AUTOSTART mode.
Setting the AUTOSTART mode can result in unintentional
coagulations, e.g. when bipolar forceps are used for gripping while
the AUTOSTART Mode is on.
AUTOSTART Error
The instrument is in contact with tissue.
AUTOSTART cannot be selected when the instrument is in contact
with tissue. Open up the instrument.
TSI Warning
The annual Technical Safety Inspection (TSI) is due.
Neutral Electrode
Error
No neutral electrode connected.
No neutral electrode connected. Connect a neutral electrode.
Neutral Electrode
Error
Wrong neutral electrode connected..
The selection does not match the neutral electrode connected.
Connect the neutral electrode which matches the selected mode, or
change the mode to match the neutral electrode.
Neutral Electrode
Error
Poor contact with the patient.
The resistance between the neutral electrode and the patient is too
high. Establish better contact of the neutral electrode.
Neutral Electrode
Warning
Poor contact with the patient.
The contact resistance between the neutral electrode and the
patient is increasing.
Establish better contact of the neutral electrode.
Neutral Electrode
Error
No cable for neutral electrode connected.
No cable for neutral electrode connected. Connect a cable for
neutral electrodes.
Neutral Electrode
Notice
No cable for neutral electrode connected.
The cable for neutral electrode has been removed. Monopolar
activation is not possible.
Mode Error
No mode selected.
No mode was selected for this type of activation.
Select the desired mode or change the foot switch assignment.
Mode Error
This mode is not allowed for baby neutral electrodes. Use split
neutral electrodes with a large conductive surface for this mode.
Mode Error
This mode is not allowed for this socket. The current mode remains
active. Choose another socket for this mode.
Foot Switch Error
Foot switch not assigned to a socket.
The foot switch has not been assigned to a socket yet.
Assign a socket to the foot switch using the "Pedal" button.