Erbe 10128-002, Instruction Manual

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6.12 Versions of Forced Coagulation
For Forced coagulation, the ICC generates brief voltage pulses with a high peak voltage. In this
way, an effective hemostasis is achieved even with very small-surface electrodes, such as with
TUR resection loops or laparoscopic retractors. However, these voltage pulses can cause more
or less intensive disturbances in other electronic equipment, such as in video monitors. The
Forced coagulation of the ICC can therefore be adapted via Test program 12 in regard to the
maximum adjustable peak value of the voltage pulses according to the respective application
purpose.Three different versions of Forced coagulation are available for selection:
Version 1 (Standard version)
In this version, the peak value of the voltage pulses increases as a function of the power limitation
in the range from 1 watt to 30 watts continuously to 1,300 V
p
. Above 30 watts power limitation,
the peak value of the voltage pulses is limited to a maximum of approx. 1,300 V
p
. This standard
version is set and stored on all units in the ICC 350 model series.
Version 2
In this version, the peak value of the voltage pulses continuously increases to 2,300 V
p
as a
function of the power limitation in the range of 1 watt to 80 watts.
Version 3
In this version, the peak value of the voltage pulses increases continuously to 2,300 V
p
as a
function of the power limitation in the range of 1 watt to 30 watts. Above 30 watts power limitation,
the peak value of the voltage pulses is limited to a maximum of approx. 2,300 V
p
.
WARNING!
If Version 2 or 3 is stored in memory, the unit briefly displays the current version every time after
the power switch is switched on. Standard version 1 is not displayed.
In addition, any change of the version of Forced Coagulation must be properly documented.