Covidien Force FX-C, User Manual

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Performance Characteristics
Technical Specifications
Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C User’s Guide 9-3
Transport and Storage
Duty Cycle
Under maximum power settings and rated load conditions (Pure cut, 300 watt setting,
300 ohm load) the generator is suitable for activation times of 10 seconds on, 30 seconds
off for 1 hour.
If the internal temperature of the generator is too high, an alarm tone sounds and a
number (451) flashes in the Cut display alternately with the power settings. You can
activate the generator and change the power settings while this condition exists.
Internal Memory
Ambient temperature
range -40° to 158° F ( -40° to 70° C)
Relative humidity 25% to 85%, noncondensing
Atmospheric pressure 500 to 1060 millibars
Duration of storage If stored longer than one year, the battery must be
replaced and a full checkout, including calibration,
must be completed before use. For instructions, refer
to the
Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C Service
Manual .
Nonvolatile, battery-
backed RAM Battery type: 3 V lithium button cell
Battery life: 5 years
Storage capacity • One configuration, including three power settings
and three mode settings
• The last twenty error codes detected by the
generator
• The number of times and length of activation for
each mode
• The average power setting used for each mode
• The total time the generator is on
• Other service-related information