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Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C Service Manual
2-1
Contr
ols, Indicators, and Receptacles
This chapter describes the front and rear panels, including all controls, indicators,
receptacles, the fuse drawer
, and ports.
Chapter 2
18
20
Table of Contents
Main Page
Default Chapter
2
Conventions Used in this Guide
2
Limited Warranty
3
Software License
4
Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1. Introduction
13
General Description
14
List of Components
14
Service Personnel Safety
15
General
15
Active Accessories
15
Patient Return Electrodes
16
Fire/Explosion Hazards
16
Electric Shock Hazards
16
Servicing
17
Calibration
17
Cleaning
18
Chapter 2. Controls, Indicators, and Receptacles
19
Front Panel
20
Bipolar Controls
21
Bipolar Instrument Receptacle
22
Monopolar Cut Controls
23
Monopolar Coag Controls
24
Monopolar Instrument Receptacles
25
REM Alarm Indicator
26
Rear Panel
26
Footswitch Receptacles
27
Monopolar Footswitch Receptacles
27
Bipolar Footswitch Receptacle
27
Power Entry Module
28
Activation Tone Volume Control
28
Option Panel
29
Chapter 3. Technical Specifications
31
Performance Characteristics
32
General
32
Dimensions and Weight
32
Operating Parameters
32
Transport and Storage
33
Duty Cycle
33
Internal Memory Audio Volume
34
Storage Capacity
34
Audio Volume
35
REM Contact Quality Monitor
35
Serial Port
36
RF Activation Port
36
Expansion Port
37
Low Frequency (50-60 Hz) Leakage Current
37
High Frequency (RF) Leakage Current
37
Input Power
38
Power Cord Specification
38
Standards and IEC Classifications
39
Class I Equipment (IEC 60601-1)
46
Type CF Equipment (IEC 60601-1)/Defibrillator Proof
46
Liquid Spillage
46
Electromagnetic Interference
47
Electromagnetic Compatibility
47
Cables Used for the Force FX EMC Test
48
Voltage Transients
49
Output Characteristics
53
Maximum Output for Bipolar and Monopolar Modes
53
Maximum Output for Ultrasonic Electrosurgery
54
Available Power Settings in Watts
54
Output Waveforms
56
Output Power Vs. Resistance Graphs
57
Bipolar Graphs
57
Monopolar Cut Graphs
64
Monopolar Coag Graphs
72
Chapter 4. Principles of Operation
81
Block Diagram
82
Functional Overview
83
Instant Response Technology
83
Ultrasonic Electrosurgery
83
Simultaneous Coag
83
REM Contact Quality Monitoring System
84
Control Board
86
Microcontrollers
86
Main Microcontroller
86
Feedback Microcontroller
87
Shared RAM
88
I/0 Expansion
88
Keyboard Interface and Activation Inputs
88
Power Supply Supervisor Circuit
89
A/D and D/A Conversion
89
Waveform Generation (T_ON ASIC)
89
T_ON Average Check
90
Audio Alarm
90
Serial Interface
90
Dosage Error Algorithm
91
Instant Response Algorithm
92
Front Panel
93
Membrane Keyboard
93
Power Switch
93
REM Connector/Switch
93
CEM Mechanism Switch
93
Display Board
94
RF Indicator Lamps
94
REM Indicators
94
LED and Seven-Segment Display Drivers
94
CEM Switch Circuit
95
Mode Selection and Power Control Switches
95
Footswitch Board
96
Footswitch Decode Circuit
96
Audio Circuit
97
Power Supply/Rf Board
98
Power Supply/Rf Board Interfaces
99
High Voltage Power Supply
99
Low Voltage Power Supply
102
Spark Control Circuit
105
RF Leakage Reduction Circuit
106
REM Circuit
106
Isobloc Circuit
107
Temperature Sense Circuits
108
Chapter 5. Setup, Tests, and Adjustment
109
Setting up the Generator
110
Connections for Bipolar or Macrobipolar Surgery
112
Setting the Bipolar Output
113
Connections for Monopolar Surgery
114
Selecting Cut and Coag Modes
116
Simultaneous Coag
116
Using Two Generators Simultaneously
118
Connecting the CUSA Handpiece with CEM Nosecone
119
Setting the Output Power
120
Simultaneous Coag with a CUSA System
120
Changing the Mode
120
Changing the Power Setting
121
Activating the Surgical Instrument
121
Periodic Safety Check
122
Recommended Test Equipment
123
Inspecting the Generator and Accessories
124
Inspecting the Internal Components
125
Testing the Generator
126
Verifying REM Function
127
Confirming Outputs
127
Checking the Bipolar Output
127
Checking Output for the Monopolar Cut Modes
128
Checking Output for the Monopolar Coag Modes
130
Checking Low Frequency Leakage Current and Ground Resis
131
Checking High Frequency Leakage Current
132
Calibrating the Generator
134
Preparing for Calibration
135
Entering Calibration Mode
135
Exiting Calibration Mode
136
Verifying the Generator Data
136
Adjusting the Calendar
137
Adjusting the Clock
138
Checking and Adjusting the REM Oscillator Frequency and IM
138
Checking and Adjusting the Current Sense Gain
139
Checking and Adjusting the Voltage Sense Gain
141
Checking and Adjusting the Reactance Gain
144
Checking and Adjusting the ECON Factor
146
Using the RS-232 Serial Port
150
Establish the Communications Link
150
Enter the Commands
151
Disconnect the Computer from the Generator
154
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting
155
Inspecting the Generator
156
Inspecting the Receptacles
156
Inspecting the Internal Components
157
Correcting Malfunctions
158
Responding to System Alarms
165
Correcting T_ON ASIC Malfunctions
176
Correcting Battery-Backed RAM Malfunctions
178
Chapter 7. Replacement Procedures
181
Interconnect Diagram
182
Battery Replacement
183
Control Board Replacement
184
Display Board Replacement
185
Remove the Display Board
185
Install the Display Board
186
Display Board Seven-Segment LED Replacement
187
Fan Replacement
187
Footswitch Board Replacement
188
Front Panel Replacement
189
Remove the Front Panel Assembly
189
Remove and Reinstall the Front Panel Components
189
Install the Front Panel Assembly
190
Front Panel REM Module Replacement
191
Front Panel Power Switch Replacement
192
Fuse Replacement
193
Replacing Fuses in the Fuse Drawer
193
Replacing the Fuse on the Power Supply/Rf Board
194
Left Front Heat Sink and Component Replacement
195
Remove the Left Front Heat Sink
195
Replace Left Front Heat Sink Components
196
Install the Left Front Heat Sink
196
Left Rear Heat Sink and Component Replacement
197
Remove the Left Rear Heat Sink
197
Replace Left Rear Heat Sink Components
198
Install the Left Rear Heat Sink
198
Right Heat Sink and Component Replacement
199
Remove the Right Heat Sink
199
Replace Right Heat Sink Components
200
Install the Right Heat Sink
201
Low Voltage Power Supply Replacement
202
Remove the Low Voltage Power Supply
202
Install the Low Voltage Power Supply
202
Power Entry Module Replacement
204
Remove the Power Entry Module
204
Install the Power Entry Module
205
Power Supply/Rf Board Replacement
206
Remove the Power Supply/Rf Board Assembly
206
Remove Components from the Old Board
207
Install Components on the New Board
208
Install the Power Supply/Rf Board Assembly
209
Chapter 8. Repair Policy and Procedures
211
Responsibility of the Manufacturer
212
Returning the Generator for Service
212
Obtain a Return Authorization Number
212
Clean the Generator
213
Ship the Generator
213
Returning Circuit Boards
213
Service Centers
213
Training/Education
214
Chapter 9. Service Parts
215
Ordering Replacement Parts
216
Generator Assembly
217
Parts List
219
Front Panel Assembly
221
Parts List
223
Control Board Components
224
Display Board Components
224
Footswitch Board Components
227
Power Supply/Rf Board Assembly
230
Parts List
232
Supply/Rf Board Components
235
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