Erbe APC 300 - Instrument Sockets; High-Frequency Inputs; Mains Switch; Functional Test

6 • Description of the Front and Back Panels
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Using the purge key, the purge program is called. Before an instrument is
actuated for the first time it must be purged with argon.
Argon socket
Argon output. Insert the instrument's argon gas connection into this socket.
Multiple socket
Input of finger switch signals, instrument recognition, output of high-
frequency current. Insert the instrument's multiple plug into this socket.
The unit has been built in compliance with Type CF (cardiac floating) and it
has a patient leakage current of less than 10 µA. The APC 300 is protected
against defibrillator voltages.
The high-frequency current of the electrosurgical unit is conducted to the APC
300 via this socket. Insert the high-frequency lead into the socket. Connect it to
the CUT / COAG socket of an ERBE electrosurgical unit. The ICC 300 and
350 possess two CUT /COAG sockets. Please refer to the CHAPTER 8 entitled
Actuation concepts à to discover which socket is used for which concept.
Before the unit is switched on, the APC 300 should be installed and configured
as described in CHAPTERS 4 and 8
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Switch on the APC 300 about 5 minutes before starting an application. The
unit requires this amount of time to reach its thermal equilibrium and to conduct
self checks and functional tests.
Self checks
After being switched on, the unit conducts a self check in which the pressure
sensors are tested. If an error is identified, the message Selfcheck Error appears
on the standard display. The unit of flow [L/min] is not shown. Despite this
error, the COAG flow and CUT flow can still be set and the unit utilized.
If a self check error occurs, the APC 300 should only be used in an emergency
when no reserve unit is available as an argon overdose could occur. This is,
however, less of a threat than the non-availability of the APC 300 in an
emergency.
Functional test
The unit conducts a functional test in which the keys on the front panel, the
foot and the finger switches are checked. In addition, the APC 300 identifies
whether a supply of argon gas is available. The supply level in the gas cylinders
may also be identified. Errors are displayed in plain language and signalled
by an audible signal.
Only use the APC 300 if you are familiar with its operation and properties.
P URGE button
High-frequency inputs
Instrument sockets
Meaning of the symbol
Mains switch
Meaning of the symbol
WARNING!