ConMed 7550 - Activation Testing; RF Output Power Checks

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7.7.3 Activation Testing
Caution: Handcontrol accessory electrodes can
cause RF burns if touched during activation,
even if the handcontrol accessory is not the
one that is activated. Place unused accessories
into a suitable insulated cup or holster
.
Set the power for all modes to 10W or less. (RF
Load is not required for the following testing.)
1. Handcontrol 1 (Monopolar handcontrol)
• Activate Cut (yellow button on
handcontrol). Verify an audible tone
occurs and the yellow indicator in the cut
section illuminates.
• Activate Coag (blue button on
handcontrol). Verify an audible tone
occurs and the blue indicator in the coag
section illuminates.
2. Handcontrol 2 (Beam/Monopolar
Handcontrol)
• Activate Cut (yellow button on
handcontrol). Verify an audible tone
occurs and the yellow indicator in the cut
section illuminates.
• Activate Coag (blue button on
handcontrol). Verify an audible tone
occurs and the blue indicator in the coag
section illuminates.
• Activate ABC (light blue button on
handcontrol). Verify an audible tone
occurs and the blue indicator in the ABC
section illuminates.
3. Bipolar Handcontrol
• Bipolar handcontrol activation can be veri
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fied using forceps with handswitching
capabilities or using a test lead between
the right (when facing the system)
Bipolar RF jack and the hand sensing jack
located above and between the two bipo
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lar RF jacks. Verify a tone occurs and
the blue indicator in the bipolar section
illuminates.
4. Footcontrol Testing
• Activate Cut footswitch and verify an
audible tone occurs and the yellow indica
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tor in the cut section illuminates.
• Activate Coag footswitch and verify an
audible tone occurs and the blue indicator
in the coag section illuminates.
• Activate ABC footswitch and verify an
audible tone occurs and the blue indicator
in the ABC section illuminates.
• Activate bipolar footswitch and verify an
audible tone occurs and the blue indicator
in the bipolar section illuminates.
7.7.4 RF Output Power Checks
Refer to Figure 7.2 for this section. Power test
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ing for Cut, Blend, Pinpoint & Spray can be per
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formed using a handcontrol accessory. However,
if a footcontrol adaptor is available, connect a test
lead from the Monopolar Footcontrol jack to the
ESU analyzer. If a footcontrol adaptor or the
footcontrol switches are not available, then mea
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sure output power from one of the handcontrol
accessory electrodes.
To measure Bipolar power, connect the ESU ana-
lyzer between the two bipolar RF jacks using test
leads.
To measure ABC™ power, an ABC test adaptor
is required. Connect the ESU analyzer between
the Argon Beam Coagulator connector and the
Return Electrode Receptacle.
If measured power is out of the listed range, refer
to the calibration section for power calibration.
The power range is to allow for power differences
in analyzers. The specified power settings are only
suggested, but it is recommended that at least two
different power settings be tested in all modes.
(Blend can be an exception.)
1. Select Pure Cut (Blend Display reads “0”)
• Set power to 50W - Activate Cut and
verify 50W (45W-55W).
• Set power to 300W - Activate Cut and
verify 300W (270W-325W).
2. Select Blend (Blend Display reads 1-9)
• Set power to 50W.
• Activate Cut and verify 50W (45W-55W).
3. Select Pinpoint Coagulation
• Set power to 50W - Activate Coag and
verify 50W (45W-55W).
• Set power to 120W - Activate Coag and
verify 120W (110W - 130W).
4. Select Spray Coagulation
• Set power to 25W - Activate Coag and
verify 25W (20W - 30W).
• Set power to 80W - Activate Coag and
verify 80W (72W - 88W).