Brainlab CURVE - Further Inspections

6.1.2 Further Inspections
Authorized Persons
Only qualified clinical personnel are authorized to perform the below inspections.
Weekly
Component Inspection
Cabling Visual control (look for damage, cracks)
Cleaning Refer to the System User Guide
Charge battery of the
UPS (Monitor Cart)
The UPS battery charges whenever it is connected to utility power.
More information is provided in the UPS section from page 28.
EM Tracking Unit
• Visual inspection of all the EM Tracking Unit’s cabling for twists,
cracks, etc.
• Visual inspection of all connectors for damages
• Visual inspection of all housing parts for damages like cracks, etc.
• Inspect for general physical damage
Monthly
Component Inspection
General components
• Inspect for physical damage.
• Marking and type plates readable.
• Function of connection to 3rd-party equipment (e.g., microscope).
Wheels and brakes
(Monitor Cart and
Camera Cart)
Functionality
Camera
• Functionality
• Visual inspection (wear and tear)
• Both lenses are clean and not scratched or otherwise damaged
Monitor Cart
• Functionality
• Stability of the monitor fixation and scratches on the touchscreen
• On/off button and mains power switch
• Power LED
• DVD/CD ROM
• USB connection
• Network connection
Monitor Cart and
Camera Cart
Check that there are no loose or missing screws.
UPS
Check UPS code status.
Perform a simulated blackout test to confirm that the UPS can switch
from utility power to battery power as follows:
• Connect the cables of the system.
• Start the Curve system.
• When the software is ready to be used, unplug the power supply of
the system.
• The system should continue to work. The UPS emits regular beeps,
and the LED indicates that the battery is activated.
NOTE: UPS details are provided from page 28.
MAINTENANCE
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