Overview
- Front panel controls and indicators
- Rear panel connections
- Dual crest factor settings
Establishing communication links
- Purpose
- Terminal emulation software setup (HyperTerm/TeraTerm/PuTTY)
- Commands
- Selecting modes & power settings
- Displaying internal data on computer
- Changing default Coag modes
- Special use options
- Using more than one generator simultaneously
- Simultaneous instrument usage
CUSA and CEM
- Definition of CUSA & CEM
- Timeline of CUSA functionality
- Activating the CEM power settings
- CUSA handpieces and changeable nosecones
- Maximum power settings
- Internal component familiarization
Overview of block diagram and signal flows
- Review of schematics (advanced)
- Purpose of K2 & stepping relays
Complete generator teardown
- āNoseconeā R&R
- AC & DC power distribution
- Automatic line voltage selection
- Isolation transformer
- Heat sink component verification
- Temperature sensing thermistors
- Removing the RF/Power Supply PCBA from chassis
- R&R precautions
- Component testing tips
Periodic safety checks
Required test equipment for calibration and PM
- Test equipment recommendations
- Construction of footswitching pencils and special cables
Calibration procedure
- Entering the calibration mode
- Saving calibration steps
- Checking and adjusting all generator modes
Output characteristics
- Theveninās maximum power transfer
- Power curves & waveforms
Confirming outputs
- Monopolar cut & coagulation
- Bipolar
- Checking low frequency leakage current and ground resistance
Output receptacles and REM source current
- Chassis/earth leakage
- High frequency leakage tests
Preventive maintenance
- PM frequency ā 6 months
- Output check worksheet
Typical error messages and possible resolution
Troubleshooting tips techniques
- Typical nurse calls
- Right & left side faults
- Front and rear panel error codes
Technical documentation
Support from Biomed Support Services
Review of supplemental reference materials
Fault isolation lab (inserted faults)
Review Quiz