Valleylab Force FX-8C - Page 143

Responding to System Alarms
Troubleshooting
Force FX-8C Service Manual 6-15
Number Description Recommended Action
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198
Internal diagnostics. Bipolar buttons (up
arrow, down arrow, Precise, Standard,
and/or Macro) may be stuck
Internal diagnostics. Cut buttons (up
arrow, down arrow, Low, Pure, and/or
Blend) may be stuck (button shown on
terminal using serial port)
Internal diagnostics. Coag buttons (up
arrow, down arrow, Desiccate, Fulgurate,
and/or Spray) may be stuck (button shown
on terminal using serial port)
Internal diagnostics. Recall button may be
stuck (button shown on terminal using
serial port)
Internal diagnostics. Handswitch or
Monopolar 1 Footswitch cut pedal may be
stuck
Internal diagnostics. Handswitch or
Monopolar 1 Footswitch coag pedal may
be stuck
Internal diagnostics. Handswitch or
Monopolar 2 Footswitch cut pedal may be
stuck
Internal diagnostics. Handswitch or
Monopolar 2 Footswitch coag pedal may
be stuck
Internal diagnostics. Handswitch or
Bipolar Footswitch pedal may be stuck
1. Turn off, then turn on the generator. Do not press buttons or
accessory activation devices during the self-test.
2. If the alarm number reappears, disconnect all accessories.
Turn off, then turn on the generator again.
If the alarm number reappears, record the number and call the
Valleylab Service Center.
199 Internal diagnostics. Main and feedback
microcontrollers are not compatible
Refer to Correcting IC U6 Malfunctions (steps 1–7) and Correcting
IC U3 Malfunctions (steps 4–11) in this section.
200
201
Internal diagnostics. Main microcontroller
SEML line may be stuck
Internal diagnostics. Feedback
microcontroller SEMR line may be stuck
1. Replace the Control board. Refer to Control Board
Replacement in Section 7 for instructions.
2. Calibrate the generator. Refer to Section 5 for instructions.
If the alarm number reappears, record the number and call the
Valleylab Service Center.
202 Internal diagnostics. Main microcontroller
watchdog test failed
Refer to Correcting IC U3 Malfunctions in this section.
203 Internal diagnostics. Feedback
microcontroller watchdog test failed
Refer to Correcting IC U6 Malfunctions in this section.