Correcting Malfunctions
Troubleshooting
Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C Service Manual 6-5
Generator is on,
but did not
complete the self-
test
An alarm condition exists Check the display for an alarm number.
Note the number and refer to
Responding to System Alarms on
page 6-11.
Software malfunction Turn off, then turn on the generator.
Loose or disconnected internal
cables
Check and correct all internal
connections.
Faulty low voltage power
supply
Check the low voltage power supply.
Damaged Control board
connectors
and/or malfunctioning Control
board
Remove the Control board and inspect
the connectors to the Power Supply/RF
board and to the Display board for
damage, poor seating, etc. If the
problem persists, replace the Control
board. For instructions, refer to Control
Board Replacement on page 7-4.
Shorts or disconnects on
Power Supply/RF board
Check the Power Supply/RF board for
shorts or disconnects.
Faulty power switch Replace the power switch. Refer to Front
Panel Power Switch Replacement on
page 7-12.
Malfunctioning front panel
components
Replace the front panel assembly. Refer
to Front Panel Replacement on page 7-9.
Alarm number
212 appears in
the Cut display
during the self-
test
The battery was removed and/
or replaced, but the generator
was not calibrated
Turn off, then turn on the generator to
clear the number. Calibrate the
generator. For instructions, refer to
Calibrating the Generator on page 5-26.
Faulty battery on Control
board causing loss of battery-
backed memory
Replace the battery and check the
battery-backed RAM device. Refer to
Correcting Battery-Backed RAM
Malfunctions on page 6-24.
Loss of battery-backed RAM
due to faulty component on
the Control board (other than
the battery)
Replace the Control board. Refer to
Control Board Replacement on page 7-4.
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