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1 • How to use the APC 300 Operating Instructions. Intended Purpose of the APC 300

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Table of Contents5
Front Panel7
Rear Panel7
Program Structure8
Intended Purpose of the Unit9
How to Use These Operating Instructions? Intended Purpose9
Notes on Safety11
- Safety Precautions against the Threat of Electric Shocks12
- Environment13
- Caution When Handling Argon Cylinders13
- Operating Errors, Confusion, Disregarding Error Messages14
- Dangers Associated with Argon Plasma Coagulation15
- Preoperative Test of APC Probe Function17
- Argon Plasma Coagulation in Flexible Endoscopy17
Notes on Safety in the Medical Specialties17
- Insert APC Probe into the Endoscope18
- Select Power Limitation18
- Application of the APC Probe18
- Prevention of Excessive Argon Insufflation Within the GIT or TBS19
- Intraoperative Cleaning of the APC Probe's Distal Tip19
- Postoperative Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization19
- The 10 Commandments of APC in Flexible Endoscopy20
- APC in Bronchoscopy23
- Intraluminal Gaspressure23
- Danger of Burns23
- Cardiac Pacemakers23
- Electrical Installation on the Equipment Trolley25
- Installation on the Equipment Trolley25
- First-Time Operation25
Installation25
- Environmental Conditions26
- Potential Equalization26
- Temperature, Humidity26
- Protection from Moisture26
- Dangers Associated with Handling Argon Gas Cylinders27
- Uncontrolled Flows of Argon27
Changing Cylinders27
- Central Gas Supply28
- Connecting Argon Cylinders28
- Connecting Pressure Reducer to Cylinder28
- Mounting Cylinder29
- Unmounting Cylinder29
- Connecting Pressure Hoses29
- Changing Cylinder Data30
- Operating Elements on the Front Panel31
- Up/Down Buttons31
- Program Button31
Description of the Front and Back Panels31
- Instrument Sockets32
- High-Frequency Inputs32
- Mains Switch32
- Functional Test32
- Operating Elements on the Rear Panel33
- Argon Cylinder Connections33
- Output for Actuation Signals33
- Mains Connection33
- Foot Switch Socket34
- Loudspeaker34
- Potential Equalization Connections34
- Programs35
- Operating in an Intuitive Manner35
Description of the Graphical Interface of the APC 30035
- Standard Display36
- System Test36
- Self Check36
- Quick Start37
- Connect Instruments and Begin Working37
- Accept or Alter CUT Flow / COAG Flow37
- Central Argon Supply37
- Actuation Display38
- Information Line38
- Warning of Argon Deficiency38
- Additional Functions39
- Automatic Setting of COAG Flow / CUT Flow and Purging Parameters39
- Joker Function of Instrument Number 039
- COAG Flow / CUT Flow and Application Programs39
- Finding Your Way Around in the Program Structure40
- How to Get from Standard Display to the Flow Setup Menu and Back Again40
- Configure (Program) User Programs41
- Select a Program41
- Change the Preferred Cylinder Number41
- Alter the Volume of Audible Signals42
- Alter COAG Flow / CUT Flow Settings42
- Display Brightness42
- Change Cylinder Data43
- Instrument Purging Parameters43
- Displaying Operating Data43
- Argon-Gas Info43
- Actuation Configuration 1 for ICC 20045
Connection and Actuation Configurations for ERBE Electrosurgical Equipment in Conjunction with the APC 30045
- Connect HF Cable46
- Set ICC for APC47
- Connect APC Probe47
- Actuation Configuration 2 for ICC 20049
- Connect Foot Switch, Connection Cable with Two 4-Pin Plugs49
- Open Cylinder Valves50
- Connect the APC Handle51
- Actuation Configuration 1 for ICC 30053
- Actuation Configuration 2 for ICC 30057
- Actuation Configuration 1 for ICC 35061
- Actuation Configuration 2 for ICC 35065
- Actuation Configuration 3 for ICC 35069
- Actuation Configuration 4 for ICC 35073
- Actuation Configuration 1 for ACC 45077
- Actuation Configuration 2 for ACC 45081
Troubleshooting85
Cleaning, Disinfecting and Sterilizing87
Safety Checks89
Maintenance89
Alterations and Repairs90
Service and Warranty91
Technical Data, Standard Parameters Programmed by ERBE93
Standard Parameters Programmed by ERBE APC 300 Standard Version94
Information on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)95
- Notes on Using Electrosurgical Devices of Other Manufacturers in Combination with the APC101
- Glossary103

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