Responding to System Alarms
Troubleshooting
Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C Service Manual 6-21
260 Internal diagnostics. A/D
conversion did not complete
in allowed time
1. Replace the Control board. Refer to Control
Board Replacement on page 7-4.
2. Calibrate the generator. Refer to Calibrating
the Generator on page 5-26.
If the alarm number reappears, record the
number and call the Covidien Service Center.
261
262
270
271
Software malfunction. Delay
time out of bounds on main
microcontrollers
Software malfunction. Delay
time out of bounds on
feedback microcontroller
Software malfunction. Data
type in me_rtc_get_() outside
of the state range
Software malfunction. Data
type in me_rtc_put_() outside
of the state range
Turn off, then turn on the generator. If the alarm
number reappears, record the number and call
the Covidien Service Center.
451 The internal temperature limit
was exceeded due to length of
activation time.
Verify that the location of the generator allows
for adequate cooling.
Use the lowest power setting that achieves the
desired effect. Limit activation times, if possible.
Number Description Recommended Action
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