Bowa ARC 400 - Page 101

6 Detecting and correcting faults
BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400 101
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 Fault
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
Fault
No neutral electrode connected.
No neutral electrode connected. Connect a neutral electrode.
Neutral Electrode
Fault
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
Fault
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
Fault
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 Fault
No mode selected.
No mode was selected for this type of activation.
Select the desired mode or change the foot switch
assignment.
Mode Fault
This mode is not allowed for baby neutral electrodes. Use
split neutral electrodes with a large conductive surface for
this mode.
Mode Fault
This mode is not allowed for this socket. The current mode
remains active. Choose another socket for this mode.
Foot Switch Fault
No compatible foot switch connected.
The connected foot switch is not compatible with this device.
Connect a compatible foot switch with an orange button.
Foot Switch Fault
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.