Covidien Force FX-C, User Manual

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Performance Characteristics
9-4 Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C User’s Guide
Audio Volume
The audio levels stated below are for activation tones (bipolar, cut, and coag) and alarm
tones (REM and system alarms) at a distance of one meter. Alarm tones meet the
requirements for IEC 601-2-2.
Activation Tone
Alarm Tone
REM Contact Quality Monitor
REM current is measured according to IEC 601-1, Ed. 1988, Figure 15.
Volume (adjustable) 45 to
≥
65 dB
Frequency Bipolar: 940 Hz
Cut: 660 Hz
Coag: 940 Hz
Duration Continuous while the generator is activated
Volume (not
adjustable)
≥
65 dB
Frequency 660 Hz
Duration 250 to 500 ms
Measurement
frequency 80 kHz ± 10 kHz
Measurement current < 10 μA