System Setup
Valleylab FT10 Energy Platform User’s Guide
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Setup
Turning On the VLFT10GEN
1. Turn on the system by depressing the On/Off button on the front panel. Observe the
following during the power-on self-test (POST):
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The Covidien logo appears on screen.
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A status bar indicates authentication activity.
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The system revision code appears.
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A tone sounds upon completion of the power-on self-test (POST).
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The REM (Return Electrode Monitoring) indicator appears on the touchscreen: red
if a REM-alarm condition exists; green if no REM-alarm condition.
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If the system does not pass the power-on self-test and an error code is displayed,
refer to
Correcting a REM-Alarm Condition
2. If the self-test is not successful, an alarm tone sounds. An error screen appears on the
touchscreen. Note the information on the display and refer to Chapter 8,
3.
Required for initial start up—
The generator must be set up using the Valleylab
Exchange Remote Software System. For instructions, refer to the
First-Time Setup
Guide
and the
Valleylab Exchange Remote Software System User’s Guide
.
These documents are available online at www.covidien.com/valleylabexchange.
Turning Off the VLFT10GEN (Normal Power-off)
1. Turn off the system by depressing the On/Off button (illuminated green) on the front
panel for at least 1 second. Observe the following during the power-off:
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The system exits the screen.
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The screen displays the power-down sequence.
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Once the power-down is complete, the screen turns off and the On/Off button
illuminates yellow.
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Power-down is complete.
2. If the system was powered up but non-responsive, press and hold the On/Off button
for at least 10 seconds and observe the following:
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The screen turns off and the On/Off button illuminates yellow.
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Power-down is complete.
Warning
Patient Safety
Use the energy platform only if the power-on self-test has been completed as
described in this manual, otherwise inaccurate power outputs may result.
