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RF303

 

Electrosurgical Analyzer 

Operators Manual 

PN 2202027 
April 2007 

© 2007 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in USA 
All product names are trademarks of  their respective companies. 

Summary of Contents for RF303 Operators

Page 1: ...RF303 Electrosurgical Analyzer Operators Manual PN 2202027 April 2007 2007 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved Printed in USA All product names are trademarks of their respective companies...

Page 2: ...and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state province to province or country to country This warranty is limited to repairing the instrument to Fluke Biomedical s specifica tions...

Page 3: ...ice on a se rialized product the product must not have been damaged by the customer or by the carrier chosen by the customer to return the goods and the product must be returned complete meaning with...

Page 4: ...bration measurements are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST Devices for which there are no NIST calibration standards are measured against in house performance standa...

Page 5: ...s 1 11 Accessories 1 13 2 Installation Setup and Maintenance 2 1 Installation and Setup 2 3 Power Up Sequence 2 3 Operating the Analyzer Using Battery Power 2 5 LED Backlight Display Operation 2 7 Ven...

Page 6: ...ng an Oscilloscope to the Analyzer 3 19 Remote Operation via the RS 232 Function 3 19 Setting Up and Operating the Analyzer in Simplex Mode 3 20 Setting Up and Operating the Analyzer in Duplex Mode 3...

Page 7: ...ntrols and Connections 1 7 1 3 Accessories 1 13 1 4 Optional Accessories for the RF303 1 13 2 1 Power Up Error Condition Codes 2 4 2 2 Battery Operating Status 2 6 2 3 Battery Status Light 2 6 3 1 Err...

Page 8: ...RF303 Operators Manual iv...

Page 9: ...and Interface Panels 1 7 2 1 Fuse Cover 2 11 3 2 Generator Output Test 3 7 3 2 Basic CQM Check 3 9 3 3 HF Leakage Test Number One 3 12 3 4 HF Leakage Test Number Two 3 15 3 5 HF Leakage Test Number Th...

Page 10: ...RF303 Operators Manual vi...

Page 11: ...4 Electromagnetic Interference and Susceptibility 1 5 EC Directive 89 336 EEC EN 50081 1 Emissions 1 6 EC Directive 89 336 EEC EN 50082 1 Immunity 1 6 USA Federal Communications Commission 1 6 Canadi...

Page 12: ...RF303 Operators Manual 1 2...

Page 13: ...lyzer internal test load simulates the range of resistance encountered during surgical procedures Additionally a second 200 ohm e auxiliary test load resistance is built in to analyze earth ground ref...

Page 14: ...n is not apparent F DC Direct Current J Earth ground Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste Contact Fluke or a qualified recycler for disposal Warnings and Cautions When testing el...

Page 15: ...eads for wear and tear Repair or replace the test leads to maintain operator safety and Analyzer performance Note To ensure accuracy of measurement follow these guidelines Whenever practical during te...

Page 16: ...l Fast Transient Burst Susceptibility Verification of compliance was conducted to the limits and methods of EN 50082 1 1992 IEC 1000 4 2 EN 61000 4 3 IEC 1000 4 4 EN 61000 4 5 EN 61000 4 6 EN 61000 4...

Page 17: ...303 E L E C T R O S U R G I C A L A N A L Y Z E R 9 19 20 10 11 12 13 2 1 3 4 6 7 8 18 15 14 17 16 5 exz14 eps Figure 1 1 Analyzer Control and Interface Panels Table 1 2 Controls and Connections Item...

Page 18: ...button 8 Carrying Handle 9 Battery Status Lamp 10 Scope Output BNC connector 11 Measuring Resistance HF Meter All measurements made through these inputs 12 Earth Connections Provides earth reference f...

Page 19: ...urement Technique Precision high voltage capacitive attenuator samples applied ESU signal This directly measured HF voltage and the selected test load resistance value utilized to derive the true rms...

Page 20: ...ominal Active to dispersive 30 pF Active or Dispersive to Earth ground 40 pF Battery Type Sealed lead acid Voltage 12 volts nominal Capacity 2 2 A H Field serviceable No Typical time between recharges...

Page 21: ...it 10 000 V peak Input current limit 3 amperes rms Installation category II Side Input connection Designation Signal reference Oscilloscope Output Transformer coupled output Scale Factor uncalibrated...

Page 22: ...z 60 Hz Maximum range 47 to 63 Hz Maximum input requirement 60 VA Fusing External user replaceable Quantity 2 250 V 3 15 A Type F L1 and L2 Case construction High impact plastic UL94 V0 Weight 5 6 kg...

Page 23: ...e Part Analyzer Operaters Manual 2202027 Analyzer Accessory Kit Includes quantity 2202009 Fuse type F 3 15 A 250 V 2 2183792 Suregrip large alligator clip set 2 set 1610159 Test lead set with retracta...

Page 24: ...RF303 Operators Manual 1 14...

Page 25: ...er Using Battery Power 2 5 LED Backlight Display Operation 2 7 Ventilation 2 7 Connecting Test Leads between the ESU and the Analyzer 2 7 Test Lead Set with Retractable Shrouds 2 8 ESU Dispersive Safe...

Page 26: ...RF303 Operators Manual 2 2...

Page 27: ...ted on the right panel of the Analyzer case If necessary please refer to Instrument Familiarity to help you identify the power cord inlet Power Up Sequence After plugging the Analyzer into a correctly...

Page 28: ...splay is blanked out and the backlight is dim The battery and mode LEDs remain ON The Analyzer advances to its default test load condition of 300 ohms ready to measure ESU power in watts Power Up Erro...

Page 29: ...y is fully charged it is held in a maintenance float mode If you remove the ac power cord while the Analyzer is powered on the Analyzer automatically resets in a battery powered mode The Analyzer can...

Page 30: ...ight displays and their corresponding conditions Table 2 3 Battery Status Light Light Battery Condition Flashing green Battery is being qualified checked with medium charge or receiving full charge Vo...

Page 31: ...the temperature of the load resistors and the fan accelerates as the load temperature increases Fan rotation is monitored also If the load temperature is excessive or if the fan is not functioning an...

Page 32: ...4mm banana plug to connect with the Analyzer The other end has a retractable shroud 4mm banana plug compatible with the active electrode bipolar jacks on most ESU panels A red safety alligator clip is...

Page 33: ...F Tests 1 and 2 which utilize the auxiliary HF load resistance 200e Both jumpers are required to conduct these tests ESU CQM Safety Lead Part 2772180 Color Clear with blue and yellow connectors Quanti...

Page 34: ...r use only dilute mild detergent for cleaning Calibration Calibrate the Analyzer every 12 months Replacing Fuses The Analyzer contains two operator replaceable fuses rated as Type F 3 15 A and 250 V T...

Page 35: ...alyzer is now safely powered down 2 Pry the left side of the fuse cover up from the power inlet assembly using a small flat blade screwdriver The fuse cover latches on the right side and remains attac...

Page 36: ...s on the ends of the fuse carriers point up 6 Close the fuse cover until it snaps into place 7 Reconnect the power cord and power up the Analyzer if desired If you have replaced these fuses and the An...

Page 37: ...asic Contact Quality Monitor CQM Test 3 7 HF Leakage Current Test 1 3 10 HF Leakage Current Test 2 3 13 HF Leakage Current Test 3 3 16 Connecting an Oscilloscope to the Analyzer 3 19 Remote Operation...

Page 38: ...RF303 Operators Manual 3 2...

Page 39: ...brings the unit back to the default instantaneous mode F 0 appears on the display and so on Testing the ESU The sections that follow describe the specific ESU tests you can perform using the Analyzer...

Page 40: ...The diagrams in this section resemble the Analyzer panel The key is as follows Analyzer panel light is off Analyzer panel light is on Generator Output Test The Analyzer provides an effective method o...

Page 41: ...onnect the ESU Bipolar 2 electrode to the left blue jack dispersive using the other test lead from the set Part 1903307 3 Continue to load selection To select the desired test load resistance 1 Press...

Page 42: ...SELECT OHMS SELECT exz04 eps To measure the ESU s current output 1 While the ESU is still activated press the MODE SELECT ENT button until the milliamperes mA indicator lamp lights 2 View the ESU s c...

Page 43: ...neutral dispersive electrode pad Note Perform this test on electrosurgical units without energizing the generator output Do not connect the ESU active electrode to the Analyzer during this test The C...

Page 44: ...ad Part 2772180 to the Analyzer s yellow jack active 2 Connect the other banana plug to the Analyzer s left blue jack dispersive 3 Connect the 2PIN CQM REM connector on the other end of the test lead...

Page 45: ...load settings over the pass zone activate the CQM alarm Note Refer to the technical support service manual of the ESU you are testing for the recommended check out procedure for the ESU CQM feature 2...

Page 46: ...le conducting this test inappropriately will not damage the Analyzer the resulting high frequency leakage current measurement will not be valid for an earth ground referenced ESU Test Procedures The p...

Page 47: ...he display returns to a blank screen Below is an example of a test load value as it appears in the display WATTS mA OHMS ENT MODE SELECT OHMS SELECT exz07 eps To measure the ESU s signal HF leakage 1...

Page 48: ...inute period WHILE IN BATTERY OPERATION MODE Use Lead from side battery ground banana jack to earth reference point CQM DISPERSIVE ACTIVE ESU RF303 CONNECT ONE HF LEAD ONLY OPEN CIRCUIT TEST HF Leakag...

Page 49: ...1 Connect the ESU Active electrode to the right gray jack aux HF leakage using one of the test leads from the set Part 1903307 2 Connect the ESU Neutral Dispersive electrode to the left blue jack disp...

Page 50: ...ect mA and go to Step 2 2 Activate the ESU and view the signal HF leakage measurement in milliamperes on the display Here is an example WATTS mA OHMS ENT MODE SELECT OHMS SELECT exz18 eps To end HF le...

Page 51: ...METER ESU Earth Reference Leakage Type BF Test 2 Load between electrodes RF303 Active Lead Jumper Jumper TYPE BF GRA GRA BLU BLU GRN YEL M WHILE IN BATTERY OPERATION MODE Use Lead from side battery g...

Page 52: ...the ESU to the Analyzer 1 Connect the ESU Active electrode to the right gray jack aux HF leakage using one of the test leads from the set Part 1903307 2 Connect the ESU Neutral Dispersive electrode t...

Page 53: ...go to Step 2 2 Activate the ESU and view the signal HF leakage measurement on the display The measurement will be in milliamperes Here is an example WATTS mA OHMS ENT MODE SELECT OHMS SELECT exz18 eps...

Page 54: ...NCE HF METER ESU Earth Reference Leakage Type BF Test 3 Load from active electrode to earth RF303 ESU Active Jumper Jumper TYPE BF GRA GRA GRN YEL GRN BLU M WHILE IN BATTERY OPERATION MODE Use Lead fr...

Page 55: ...typical burst waveform exz17 bmp Figure 3 6 Burst Waveform on Oscilloscope Display Remote Operation via the RS 232 Function You can operate the Analyzer locally or remotely Local mode is the default y...

Page 56: ...both the and OHMS SELECT keys located on the panel 4 Power up the Analyzer and then release both keys when the double beep is heard 5 Set up the Analyzer to conduct the desired ESU measurement 6 Pres...

Page 57: ...ands must be terminated by a carriage return line feed CR LF Setup commands always end with the colon character and a parameter plus the parameter For example the setup command SETLOAD requires the co...

Page 58: ...re were none or they were not recognized ERR 02 ILLEGAL NUMBER OF PARAMETERS The command did not include the correct number of parameters ERR 03 PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE OR SYNTAX ERROR One or more of t...

Page 59: ...re version number None Model Analyzer name and the version of the firmware Example MODEL Analyzer VERSION X XX Where X XX is the version number VER Identifies the firmware version number None Firmware...

Page 60: ...ou must exit the current mode before entering another None SETLOAD parm Sets the measurement test load resistance from 50 750 ohms in 50 ohm increments Not available in RFLKG mode Values of 50 750 in...

Page 61: ...ot available in RARF mode None AAAA mA Where AAAA is current in milliamperes RDMETER Prompts the Analyzer to measure the applied signal of the ESU None Prompts the Analyzer to return all measurements...

Page 62: ...A CF XX X KVPP XXX PWR PPP P w Where AAAA is the Current reading in milliamps XX X is the Crest Factor XXX is the peak to peak voltage in kVolts and PPP P is the power in watts Prompts the Analyzer to...

Page 63: ...Appendices Appendix Title Page A Load Issues A 1 B Interpretation of Fluctuating Readings B 1 C Abbreviations C 1...

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Page 65: ...d set to 50 ohms the set value on the Conmed correlates with the displayed value on the Analyzer When in the bipolar mode the Analyzer displays higher than expected values up to 35 higher The same tes...

Page 66: ...RF303 Operators Manual A 2...

Page 67: ...rmine if this is normal behavior for the ESU under test or if this behavior is a sign of a problem Older ESUs may have unstable output due to old technology or design This is typical and is acceptable...

Page 68: ...RF303 Operators Manual B 2...

Page 69: ...iation for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation BLU blue color BPM beats per minute dB decibel C degrees Celsius centigrade CQM Contact Quality Monitor DMM digital multimeter EEPROM electrically...

Page 70: ...ohm lb pound LED light emitting diode LCD liquid crystal display M meg a 10 6 MHz megahertz Me megohm m meter m milli 10 3 mA milliampere mm millimeter mV millivolt p p peak to peak REM Return Electro...

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