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The following descriptions correspond to controls, indicators, and receptacles on the
front panel of the generator shown below (figure 7).
Figure 7.
1. POWER: The power on/off switch is located in the top left-hand corner of the unit. The
unit is turned “ON” when the ‘|’ is depressed and the light above the switch illuminates.
The generator is turned “OFF” when the ‘o’ is depressed and the light above the switch
is extinguished.
2. CUT: The cut controls are color coded yellow. The large numerical display indicates the
power setting. The arrow ‘up’ key will increase power settings in one watt increments up
to 40W and in increments of 5W thereafter to a maximum of 300W. The arrow ‘down’
key will decrease power settings in increments of five watts from 300W to 40W and in
one watt increments thereafter.
Selecting the “ACE” key places the generator in the ACE (Advanced Cutting Effect) cut
mode. The ACE mode automatically controls the output power of the generator to
provide the surgeon with a consistent cutting effect. Little hemostasis is achieved in this
mode. In the ACE mode the light on the key will illuminate indicating that this mode is
selected, and the power display will show “ACE”. Power can not be manually adjusted
by using the up and down arrow keys.
Selecting the “PURE” key places the generator function into a standard cutting mode.
The light on the key will illuminate indicating that this mode is selected. The standard
cut, or PURE mode allows the user to manually set desired power which is delivered
during activation. Little hemostasis is achieved when in this mode.
Selecting the “BLEND” key places the generator cut function into a blended cutting
mode. The light on the key will illuminate indicating that it is selected. This is a mix of
the cutting and coagulation waveforms. The maximum power allowed in this mode is 200
W. It provides a cutting effect and a higher level of hemostasis than either the “ACE” or
“PURE” cut modes.
During the case, the last BLEND setting used will remain in memory until the mode or
power setting is changed. Once the generator is turned Off, and On again, depressing
the RECALL button will recall the last mode and power setting used.
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