Erbe ERBOTOM ICC 350 M, Instruction Manual

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10.12 Versions of Forced coagulation
For Forced coagulation, the ICC produces brief voltage pulses with a high peak voltage. In this
way, an efficient 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. Four 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 model series.
Version 2
In this version, the peak value of the voltage pulses continuously increase 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 increase 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
.
Version 4 (not ICC 350 T, Z)
In this version, the peak value of the voltage pulses increase continuously to 2,600 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. 2,600 V
p
.
WARNING
The currently selected version of Forced coagulation applies to the AUTO COAG 1 function
field, AUTO COAG 2 function field and to the programs. The selected version of Forced
coagulation can be stored. If Version 2, 3 or 4 is stored, 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.
10.13 Versions of neutral electrode switching
The ICC neutral electrode can be operated either as capacitively grounded or insulated to ground
potential. The currently selected operating mode is displayed on the front panel. The operating
mode can be switched over by the Technical Service.