Technical Specifications
EM3 AEM User’s Guide
7-3
Connectors and Cables
AEM Cord/Cable
Connects the AEM Instrument active conductor to the electrosurgical generator and shield
conductors to the AEM Monitor, both via the Monopolar Adapter.
Length: 9.5’ (2.9 m) standard disposable cable
Foot Control Instrument Receptacle
A single active pin receptacle on the AEM Monitor front panel. Connects an AEM Cord to the
AEM Monitor. There is no preferred polarity.
Hand Control Instrument Receptacle
A receptacle on the AEM Monitor front panel. Connects an AEM Handpiece to the AEM
Monitor. The design of the receptacle ensures that the AEM Handpiece is connected in the
proper orientation.
Return Electrode Receptacle
A vertically oriented dual pin receptacle on the AEM Monitor front panel. Connects a dual foil
return electrode to the AEM Monitor.
Monopolar Adapter Receptacle
A six pin receptacle on the top cover of the AEM monitor. Connects the Monopolar Adapter
to the AEM Monitor. The design of the receptacle ensures the adapter is attached properly.
Bipolar Adapter
Dual banana plugs on one end of a cord for making connection to the electrosurgical
generator. A small shrouded plug with snap retention feature on the other end of the cord
connects to the AEM Monitor. Connects the AEM Monitor to the electrosurgical generator for
bipolar operation.
Bipolar Instrument Receptacle
Two sockets arranged horizontally on the front panel provided for connecting to the bipolar
instrument. There is no preferred polarity.
Remote Display Receptacle
, rear panel
Four pin, male, XLR series, panel receptacle. Not used.
Power Entry Module,
rear panel
UL/IEC type receptacle containing two, 1.0 A, 250V, slow blow, 5 × 20 mm fuses (one for
each side of the line).
Power Cords,
attached to power entry module
A 15 ft (4.6 m) long, UL and CSA approved 120 V power cord.