ConMed ExcaliburPLUS PC - Storing User Programs; Using Stored Programs; Remote Power Control Mode; Remote Monopolar Power Adjustment

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2.5.3.1 Storing Programs
1. Select the desired storage location BEFORE
setting the desired modes and power settings. As
each location is shown, the displays will indicate
the contents of that location.
2. Set the modes, power and pad settings as
desired. Note that non-displayed mode settings
are also stored at this time.
3. Press the STORE key. If a correction is need-
ed, simply set the machine as desired and press
STORE again.
2.5.3.2 Using Programs
Select the stored setting location by using the
PROGRAM SELECTION keys. Confirm the
program settings are correct before using.
2.5.4 Remote Power Control Mode
CAUTION: The Remote Power Control feature
should be enabled only if the surgeon is familiar
with its operation and requires its capabilities.
The power displays should be monitored for
expected effect while Remote Power Control
adjustments are being performed until normal
operation is restored.
The Remote Power Control may only be activat-
ed when the Remote Power Select Indicator is
on. This mode may be selected or deselected with
the Remote Power Select Switch, and the status
of the Remote Power Control Mode may be
stored as per Section 2.5.3 Program mode. The
Remote Power Control Mode will always be off
after
power up (i.e., “P” will be displayed in the
Program Location Indicator).
2.5.4.1 Changing Monopolar Power Remotely
1. Select Remote Power Control.
2. Double click CUT button on the pencil to
adjust the cut power or double click COAG but-
ton to adjust the coag power.
3. A loud acceptance tone will sound, allowing
power adjustments only from the pencil that the
double click was detected.
4. The Power Indicator for the associated power
adjustment selected will flash.
5. Only the Remote Power Select Key on the
front panel will be functional.
6. Depress CUT to increase power or depress
COAG to decrease power. An audible tone will
sound for each power increment change.
7. The first activation for a power increase will
sound an intermediate tone to a higher tone.
8. The first activation for a power decrease will
sound an intermediate tone to a lower tone.
9. Between 0 and 20 watts, a short up or down
tone will sound with cach one watt step.
10. At greater than 20 watts, a short up or down
tone will sound with each five watt step. Should
the switch be held for more than 4 successive five
watt steps, the power adjustment will be acceler-
ated and a continuous up or down tone will
sound. Releasing the switch and pressing will
once again start the five watt step. Note that the
5 watt increment will be calculated on the power
display when the switch is not depressed.
11. The associated Power Indicator will not flash
during the period of adjustment.
12. To end power adjust:
a. Double click either CUT or COAG.
-OR-
b. Turn off Remote Power Control Mode.
-OR-
c. Do not press CUT or COAG buttons for 6
seconds for time out.
13. A loud acceptance tone will sound, returning
control for normal operation. See Section 2.5.2
Operation.
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