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this receptacle when the monopolar footswitch is attached to the appropriate
receptacle on the back of the generator and is depressed by the operator.
Note: Only one monopolar accessory can be activated at a time.
9. Bipolar Receptacle: The bipolar receptacle can accept either a foot switching
accessory or a hand switching accessory. A foot switching instrument requires
the two large connectors to be inserted into the two mating receptacles. A hand
switching instrument uses an additional male pin on the molded connector which
is inserted into the smaller mating receptacle. Note: Bipolar and monopolar
accessories may not be activated simultaneously.
10. Patient Return Electrode Receptacle: This receptacle accepts both single
plate and split plate return electrodes.
Megadyne recommends use of the Mega Soft Reusable Patient Return Electrode
family of products with the Mega Power electrosurgical generator.
11. Patient Return Electrode Alarm:
When the generator is turned “ON” with nothing inserted into the Patient Return
Electrode Receptacle, the pad alarm will be illuminated “red” and the alarm will
sound. When a single plate pad is plugged into the receptacle with a sufficient
connection the alarm light will turn “green”.
When a monitoring, or split pad is plugged into the patient return electrode
receptacle the generator performs a test to insure that the pad is properly
attached to the patient. When the pad is properly installed the alarm icon will be
illuminated “green”. If excessive impedance is detected in the split pad or the
impedance increases by more than 30% from the initial measured value, the
alarm will sound and the alarm symbol will be illuminated “red”.
Megadyne recommends use of the Mega Soft Reusable Patient Return Electrode
family of products with the Mega Power electrosurgical generator.
Additional information on the Patient Return Electrode Alarm can be found in the
Troubleshooting Section of this Manual.
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