Bowa ARC 400 - Page 103

6 Detecting and correcting faults
BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400 103
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Fault message
LIGATION Warning
There is a short-circuit in the area of the sealing instrument.
Possible remedies:
Clean the inner surface of the jaw.
The jaw and sealing area must be free of foreign objects
such as clamps and tissue residues. Check the instrument
and cable for damage.
Check the connection to the generator.
Follow the instructions for use for the instrument.
LIGATION Warning
The sealing instrument is not in contact with tissue.
Possible remedies:
Clean the inner surface of the jaw.
The jaw and sealing area must be free of foreign objects
such as clamps and tissue residues. Check the instrument
and cable for damage.
Check the connection to the generator.
Follow the instructions for use for the instrument.
ARC PLUS Fault
Connect the argon device to the generator and switch it on.
The argon device is connected to the generator by fibre optic
cables. The active argon device is automatically connected
via the generator when an argon mode is activated.
ARC PLUS 5100
Internal Fault
ARC PLUS not operational.
Connect an operational argon device to the generator.
If the warning message persists, please contact the
Technical Support.
Contact: MENU - SERVICE.
ARC PLUS Fault
Please check if the argon bottles are connected and open.
Empty bottles should be replaced. Subsequently restart ARC
PLUS by activating the flashing "Purge" button.
You can connect two argon bottles. A change to the
replacement bottle occurs automatically.
ARC PLUS Fault
The argon inlet pressure is too high.
Max. inlet pressure: <4.5bar
Connect a source of argon gas in the appropriate pressure
range.
Subsequently restart ARC PLUS by activating the flashing
"Purge" button.
ARC PLUS Fault
The argon inlet pressure has exceeded the permissible limits.
Inlet pressure range: 2 - 4.5bar
Connect a source of argon gas in the appropriate pressure
range.
Subsequently restart ARC PLUS by activating the flashing
"Purge" button.
ARC PLUS
Warning
Mixed operation of argon bottles with and without an electric
bottle pressure gauge is not recommended
Connect two identical pressure reducers.
ARC PLUS
Warning
Check if the instrument is free of adhesions, and purge it with
argon.
If repeated purging does not solve the problem, the
instrument and cable must be replaced.