ASP STERRAD 100, Service Manual

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Display
PRESS= XXX, FWD= XXX
RFL= XXX, OFF W/ START
Action
F
Allow pressure to stabilize, observe pressure and RF forward voltage
reading on control panel LCD display. ·
F
Verify that pressure is stable every 5 minutes for 15 minutes. Note
RF power reading
F
RF delivered (from LCD read-out) - 3000 mVDC minimum.
F
RF reflective is less than 300 mVDC.
F
RF power forward from power meter - .360 kW, .440 kW.
F
After running plasma for 15 minutes, press START and verify the RF
generator is off by verifying that the Watt meter reads 0.·
F
Turn off the Watt meter and disconnect it from the RF generator.
F
Remove the RF interconnect cable from the power meter and
reconnect it to RF generator.
F
Press START to verify voltages are correctly displayed and to verify
that plasma is ON.
F
Press a
LONG CANCEL
from this menu to perform a leak test.
Corrective Action
F
Check the connections at the RF match, cable and electrode.
F
Check the electrode screws and match screws are correctly seated.
F
Replace the electrode if necessary.
F
Replace the RF delivery system if plasma is not induced or RF power
failure.
Leak Back Test
Display
LEAKTEST W/ START
NEXT W/ LONG CANCEL
Action
Press START once.
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ASP Service Guide rev D STERRAD® 100 Sterilizer B-37