Chapter 2 Instrument Nomenclature and Specifications
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EVIS LUCERA GIF/CF/PCF TYPE 260 Series OPERATION MANUAL
10. Instrument channel
The instrument channel functions as:
Channel for the insertion of EndoTherapy accessories
Suction channel
Fluid feed channel (from a syringe via the biopsy valve)
11. Insertion section limit mark
This mark shows the maximum point to that the endoscope may be inserted
into the patient’s body.
12. Bending section
This section moves the distal end of the endoscope when the UP/DOWN
and RIGHT/LEFT angulation control knobs are operated (the GIF-N260 has
only the UP/DOWN angulation control knob).
13. Remote switches 1 to 4
The functions of remote switches 1 to 4 can be selected on the video system
center. Refer to the instruction manual for the video system center when
setting these functions.
14. Color code
This code is used to quickly determine the compatibility of EndoTherapy
accessories. The endoscope can be used with EndoTherapy accessories
that have the same color code. For more information on combining the
endoscope with particular EndoTherapy accessories, refer to the “System
chart” in the Appendix and the instruction manuals for the compatible
accessories.
15. RIGHT/LEFT angulation lock (except GIF-N260)
Turning this lock in the “F ” direction frees angulation. Turning the lock in
the opposite direction locks the bending section at any desired position.
16. RIGHT/LEFT angulation control knob (except GIF-N260)
When this knob is turned in the “R ” direction, the bending section moves
RIGHT; when the knob is turned in the “ L” direction, the bending section
moves LEFT.
• Blue: GIF-N260, GIF-XP260, GIF-PQ260
• Yellow: GIF-XQ260, GIF-Q260, GIF-H260, GIF-H260Z,
CF-Q260AL/I, CF-Q260DL/I, CF-H260AZL/I,
PCF-PQ260L/I, PCF-Q260AL/I, PCF-Q260AZI,
PCF-Q260JL/I
• Orange: CF-H260AL/I, CF-H260DL/I