24 1061526 Rev. C VULCAN™ Generator Operations/Service Manual
Troubleshooting (continued)
Condition Possible Remedy
Temperature consistently
overshoots SET TEMP.
1. Decrease SET POWER 1–5 watts.
2. Maintain constant tissue contact and steady probe movement.
NEM light is red. 1. The split grounding pad is not properly attached.
2. Make sure that a split grounding pad is properly placed and is connected to
the control unit.
3. Replace the split grounding pad, being careful to check for proper application to
the patient.
Auto Probe Recognition
does not work or no
readings are displayed
on the control unit.
1. Check probe/cable connection.
2. Change the cable if necessary.
3. Turn power off, then on again.
4. Change the probe if necessary.
Cannot set desired
power or temperature
level.
The control unit includes circuitry to detect the type of surgical probe that is
connected, and to limit the maximum power/temperature settings based on the
intended use and ratings of the probe. Check the message display to ensure that
the control unit has properly detected the type of probe that is connected.
Indication of an incorrect probe may be the result of either a defective cable or
probe.
Observed Problems (continued)
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