4 Prearrangement
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4.3.1. Instruments for monopolar use
1. Plug the neutral electrode cable into the socket for the neutral electrode and
choose the corresponding neutral electrode type, see chapter Selecting the
neutral electrode, page 38.
The socket illumination goes dark.
The neutral electrode button changes from grey to the measurement color
(green, yellow or red).
2. Connect the electrode handpiece to one of the two monopolar socket
connectors.
– or –
In the case of an accessory without a finger button, connect a footswitch to the
socket connector. Connect the Bovie connector of the monopolar cable to the
socket connector.
– or –
Connect the monopolar cable for endoscopy to one of the two monopolar
socket connectors for monopolar instruments.
4.3.2. Instruments for bipolar applications
1. Connect the bipolar cable to the instrument (e.g. forceps).
2. Connect the bipolar cable to one of the two bipolar socket connectors.
3. For bipolar use without AUTOSTART, connect a footswitch to the socket
connector.
– or –
Use the AUTOSTART mode for the appropriate socket connector.
Once the instrument is connected, the application starts after the configured
delay time.
4.3.3. Connecting a foot switch
In addition to the manual switch, a foot switch can be used to activate various
operating modes.
Connect the desired foot switch only during operation to one of the two socket
connectors for foot switches.
The HF device automatically detects the connected foot switch and indicates
this on the front panel display, including the selected socket connector.
One double-pedal foot switch and one single pedal foot switch can be
connected. Foot switches without an orange changeover switch cannot
be used.
Only foot switch and fibre optics may be connected to the rear panel
during operation.
The following foot switch systems can be connected to the HF device:
Item no.
Designation
901-011
Single-pedal foot switch with switch
901-031
Double-pedal foot switch with switch
901-032
Double-pedal foot switch with switch and clip