Valleylab Force FX-C - Service Manual

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SERVICE

MANUAL

Force

FXTM-C

Electrosurgical

Generator

with

Instant

Response™

Technology

Main Page

Conventions Used in this Guide5
Table of Contents6
List of Figures12
Section 1. Introduction15
General Description 1·216
List of Components 1·317
Service Personnel Safety 1·317
- General 1·317
- Fire/Explosion Hazards 1·418
- Electric Shock Hazards19
- Servicing19
- Calibration 1·620
- Cleaning 1·620
Section 2. Controls, Indicators, and Receptacles21
Front Panel 2·222
Bipolar Controls 2·323
Bipolar Instrument Receptacle 2·424
Monopolar Cut Controls 2·525
Monopolar Coag Controls 2·626
Monopolar Instrument Receptacles 2·727
REM Alarm Indicator 2·828
Rear Panel 2·929
Footswitch Receptacles 2·1030
- Monopolar Footswitch Receptacles 2·1030
- Bipolar Footswitch Receptacle 2·1030
Power Entry Module 2·1131
Activation Tone Volume Control 2·1131
Option Panel 2·1232
Section 3. Technical Specifications33
Performance Characteristics 3·133
- General33
- Dimensions and Weight 3·234
- Operating Parameters 3·234
- Transport and Storage 3·234
- Duty Cycle35
- Internal Memory 3·335
- Audio Volume35
- REM Contact Quality Monitor36
- Serial Port37
- RF Activation Port37
- Expansion Port37
- Low Frequency (50-60 Hz) Leakage Current37
- High Frequency (RF) Leakage Current38
- Input Power38
Standards and IEC Classifications39
- Class I Equipment(IEC 601-1)39
- Type CF Equipment (IEC 601-1)/Defibriliator Proof39
- Drip Proof (IEC 601-2-2)39
- Electromagnetic Interference40
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (IEC 601-1-2 and IEC 601-2-2)40
- Voltage Transients (Emergency Generator Mains Transfer)40
Output Characteristics41
- Maximum Output for Bipolar and Monopolar Modes41
- Maximum Output for Ultrasonic Electrosurgery41
- Available Power Settings in Watts42
- Output Waveforms43
Output Power Vs. Resistance Graphs45
- Bipolar Graphs45
- Monopolar Cut Graphs 3·1547
- Monopolar Coag Graphs48
Functional Overview53
- Instant Response Technology 4·353
- Ultrasonic Electrosurgery53
- Simultaneous Coag 4·353
- REM Contact Quality Monitoring System54
Control Board55
- Microcontrollers55
- Main Microcontroller55
- Feedback Microcontroller56
- Shared RAM57
- Keyboard Interface and Activation Inputs57
- Power Supply Supervisor Circuit58
- AID and D/A Conversion58
- Waveform Generation (T_ON ASIC)58
- T_ON Average Check59
- Audio Alarm59
- Serial Interface59
- Dosage Error Algorithm60
- Instant Response Algorithm61
Front Panel62
- Membrane Keyboard62
- Power Switch62
- REM Connector/Switch62
- CEM Mechanism Switch62
Display Board63
- RF Indicator Lamps63
- REM Indicators63
- LED and Seven-Segment Display Drivers63
- CEM Switch Circuit64
- Mode Selection and Power Control Switches64
Footswitch Board65
- Footswitch Decode Circuit65
- Audio Circuit66
Power Supply/Rf Board67
- Power Supply/Rf Board Interfaces68
- High Voltage Power Supply68
- Low Voltage Power Supply71
- RF Output Stage71
- Spark Control Circuit74
- RF Leakage Reduction Circuit75
- REM Circuit75
- Isobloc Circuit75
- Temperature Sense Circuits76
Section 5. Setup, Tests, and Adjustments79
Setting up the Generator80
- Connections for Bipolar or Macrobipolar Surgery82
- Setting the Bipolar Output83
- Connections for Monopolar Surgery84
- Selecting Cut and Coag Modes86
- Simultaneous Coag86
- Using Two Generators Simultaneously87
- Connecting the CUSA Handpiece with CEM Nosecone88
- Setting the Output Power89
- Simultaneous Coag with a CUSA System89
- Changing the Mode89
- Changing the Power Setting89
- Activating the Surgical Instrument90
Periodic Safety Check91
- Recommended Test Equipment91
- Inspecting the Generator and Accessories92
- Inspecting the Internal Components93
- Testing the Generator94
- Verifying REM Function95
- Confirming Outputs95
- Check the Output for the Cut Modes97
- Check the Output for the Coag Modes98
- Checking Low Frequency Leakage Current99
- Checking High Frequency Leakage Current101
Calibrating the Force FX-C Generator102
- Preparing for Calibration103
- Entering Calibration Mode103
- Exiting Calibration Mode104
- Verify the Force FX-C Generator Data104
- Adjust the Calendar105
- Adjust the Clock106
- Check and Adjust the REM Oscillator Frequency and Impedance107
- Check and Adjust the Voltage Sense Gain110
- Check and Adjust the Reactance Gain112
- Check and Adjust the ECON Factor114
Using the RS-232 Serial Port118
- Enter the Commands119
- Disconnect the Computer from the Generator122
Section 6. Troubleshooting123
Inspecting the Generator123
- Inspecting the Receptacles124
- Inspecting the Internal Components125
Correcting Malfunctions126
Responding to System Alarms132
Correcting IC U3 Malfunctions142
Correcting IC U6 Malfunctions144
Correcting T146
Correcting Battery-Backed RAM Malfunctions148
Section 7. Replacement Procedures151
Interconnect Diagram152
Battery Replacement153
Control Board Replacement154
Display Board Replacement 7·5155
- Install the Display Board156
Display Board Seven-Segment LED Replacement157
Fan Replacement158
Footswitch Board Replacement158
Front Panel Replacement159
- Remove the Front Panel Assembly159
Front Panel REM Module Replacement161
Front Panel Power Switch Replacement162
Fuse Replacement163
- Replacing Fuses in the Fuse Drawer 7·13163
- Replacing the Fuse on the Power Supply/Rf Board164
Left Front Heat Sink and Component Replacement 7·15165
- Remove the Left Front Heat Sink165
- Replace Left Front Heat Sink Components166
- Install the Left Front Heat Sink 7·16166
Left Rear Heat Sink and Component Replacement167
- Replace Left Rear Heat Sink Components168
- Install the Left Rear Heat Sink169
Right Heat Sink and Component Replacement 7·20170
- Remove the Right Heat Sink170
- Replace Right Heat Sink Components171
- Install the Right Heat Sink 7·22171
Low Voltage Power Supply Replacement 7·23173
- Install the Low Voltage Power Supply174
Power Entry Module Replacement175
- Install the Power Entry Module176
Power Supply/Rf Board Replacement177
- Remove the Power Supply/Rf Board Assembly177
- Remove Components from the Old Board178
- Install Components on the New Board179
- Install the Power Supply/Rf Board Assembly180
Section 8. Repair Policy and Procedures181
Responsibility of the Manufacturer181
Returning the Generator for Service182
- Obtain a Return Authorization Number182
- Clean the Generator182
- Ship the Generator183
Returning Circuit Boards183
Service Centers184
Section 9. Service Parts185
Ordering Replacement Parts185
Generator Assembly186
- Parts List188
Front Panel Assembly190
- Parts List192
Control Board Components193
Display Board Components194
Footswitch Board Components195
Power Supply/Rf Board Assembly198
- Parts List200
Power Supply/Rf Board Components203
Appendix A. Warranty213

Brand	Valleylab
Model	Force FX-C
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English

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