8
en
Connecting the instrument
Only instruments of the CAIMAN Seal & Cut product family can be used in
conjunction with the Lektrafuse HF generator GN200.
The instrument connector has an arrow marking and the connection
socket
8
has a dot marking. To connect the plug to the connection socket
correctly, these markings must be aligned.
Fig. 8
►
Connect the instrument with the connection socket
8
.
The green signal ring
7
around the instrument connector lights up. The
message "Ready to Seal" appears in the display
5
.
Fig. 9
Selecting the operating mode
The Lektrafuse HF generator has two operating modes for the sealing pro-
cess. The selected operating mode will be retained until the HF generator
is switched off. The operating mode can be changed during the procedure.
►
Changing the operating mode: Press operating mode selection button
(MODE)
2
.
■
Standard mode: Pre-set operating mode
■
Plus mode: Operating mode with increased energy output
The set operating mode is independent from the connected instrument.
Changing or reconnecting the instrument does not change the set operat-
ing mode.
The active operating mode is indicated in the display as follows:
■
Border
■
Bold font
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Note
In case of a regrasp error, the active operating mode is not displayed. The
active operating mode can be displayed by pressing the operating mode
selection button (MODE)
2
.
Note
The Plus mode can be distinguished from Standard mode by the higher fre-
quency of the beep during HF discharge.
Decommissioning
►
Switch off the device with the power OFF/ON switch
12
.
All the poles of the device are disconnected from the power supply.
►
Withdraw mains cable.
The device is completely disconnected from the power supply.
4.2
Function checks
Prior to each use, carry out a functional test of the device:
►
Check that the accessories have no visible damage.
►
Prepare and set up the unit, see Preparation and setup.
►
Check the functionality of the following elements, one after the other,
in the following sequence:
– Switch on the power OFF/ON switch
12
; the power on signal lamp
9
lights up
– Automatic self-test after each time the device is switched on: brief
acoustic signal, all display elements light up briefly
– Operating mode selection, see Selecting the operating mode
– Foot control, see Connecting the foot control
– Instrument, see Connecting the instrument
– Activation with instrument button and foot switch
– Switch off the power OFF/ON switch
12
4.3
Safe operation
WARNING
Risk of injury and/or malfunction!
►
Always carry out a function check prior to using
the product.
WARNING
Risk of injury when using the product beyond the
field of view!
►
Apply the product only under visual control.
