Bowa ARC 100, Operating Manual

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ARC 100 Operating Manual 900-100_IFU-V1.0_11587-S0-20141209-EN
3.7.2. Cyclical test during operation ............................................................................ 22
3.8. Neutral electrode monitoring ............................................................................................. 22
3.8.1. General information ........................................................................................... 22
3.8.2. EASY neutral electrode monitoring (EASY monitoring) .................................... 23
3.9. Foot switches .................................................................................................................... 23
4. Description ...................................................................................................................................... 24
4.1. Symbols on the device ...................................................................................................... 24
4.1.1. Rating label ........................................................................................................ 24
4.2. Scope of delivery .............................................................................................................. 25
4.3. Components required for operation .................................................................................. 25
4.4. Operating conditions ......................................................................................................... 25
5. Preparation...................................................................................................................................... 26
5.1. Setting up the HF device................................................................................................... 26
5.2. Switching on the HF device .............................................................................................. 27
5.3. Connecting instruments .................................................................................................... 27
5.3.1. Instruments for monopolar applications ............................................................ 27
5.3.2. Instruments for bipolar applications ................................................................... 27
5.3.3. Connecting the foot switch ................................................................................ 28
5.3.4. Assigning a foot switch output ........................................................................... 28
5.4. Functional test ................................................................................................................... 28
5.4.1. Autotest function ................................................................................................ 28
5.4.2. Functional test execution ................................................................................... 28
5.4.3. Actions in case of problems............................................................................... 29
5.4.4. EASY neutral electrode monitoring (EASY monitoring) ................................... 29
6. Operation......................................................................................................................................... 30
6.1. Mode overview .................................................................................................................. 30
6.2. Basic settings .................................................................................................................... 31
6.2.1. Selecting the mode ............................................................................................ 31
6.2.2. Setting power levels .......................................................................................... 31
6.2.3. Changing the volume ......................................................................................... 31
6.3. Mode descriptions ............................................................................................................. 31
6.3.1. Monopolar cutting, "Pure" .................................................................................. 31
6.3.2. Monopolar cutting, "Dry" .................................................................................... 31
6.3.3. Monopolar coagulation, "Moderate" .................................................................. 32
6.3.4. Monopolar coagulation, "Forced" ...................................................................... 32