Covidien Force FX, Service Manual

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Responding to System Alarms
Troubleshooting
Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C Service Manual
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Number Description Recommended Action
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Internal diagnostics. Bipolar
buttons (up arrow, down
arrow, Precise, Standard, and/
or Macro) may be stuck
Internal diagnostics. Cut
buttons (up arrow, down
arrow, Low, Pure, and/or
Blend) may be stuck (button
shown on terminal using serial
port)
Internal diagnostics. Coag
buttons (up arrow, down
arrow, Desiccate, Fulgurate,
and/or Spray) may be stuck
(button shown on terminal
using serial port)
Internal diagnostics. Recall
button may be stuck (button
shown on terminal using serial
port)
Internal diagnostics.
Handswitch or Monopolar 1
Footswitch cut pedal may be
stuck
Internal diagnostics.
Handswitch or Monopolar 1
Footswitch coag pedal may be
stuck
Internal diagnostics.
Handswitch or Monopolar 2
Footswitch cut pedal may be
stuck
Internal diagnostics.
Handswitch or Monopolar 2
Footswitch coag pedal may be
stuck
Internal diagnostics.
Handswitch or Bipolar
Footswitch pedal may be stuck
1.
Turn off, then turn on the generator. Do not
press buttons or accessory activation devices
during the self-test.
2.
If the alarm number reappears, disconnect all
accessories. Turn off, then turn on the
generator again.
If the alarm number reappears, record the
number and call the Covidien Service Center.
199 Internal diagnostics. Main and
feedback microcontrollers are
not compatible Turn the power switch off (O) then on (I) again.
If error reappears, replace the Control board.
Refer to
Control Board Replacement
on page 7-4.