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Standby Mode
Enable Mode
Amplitude setting is GREY and HOLLOW
Amplitude setting is GREEN and SOLID
Footswitch activates
•
Irrigation only. Irrigation can be used for lavage or
priming.
Footswitch activates
•
Ultrasound output and irrigation. A bell chime is emit-
ted briefly.
Table 6.3.2 Enable/standby function
Enable/Standby
The Enable/Standby button on the
console’s
front panel can be used to block accidental ultrasound activation during
longer periods of inactivity following set-up or during surgery.
6.4.
Alerts And Indicators
Mechanical Limit Alert
The console monitors the ultrasonic output at all times and alerts in cases of overload or malfunction of the vibrating
elements (handpiece, extension and ultrasonic tip). A“Limit” alert is displayed together with a pulsed
audible indicator
as long as the footswitch is depressed. Ultrasound and Irrigation are deactivated temporarily.
Mechanical Limit Alert
Alert Type
Alert Screen
Alert Action
Mechanical Limit
Displays
“LIMIT”
alert located above amplitude setting
display.
Triggers a pulsed, audible indicator upon footswitch
activation.
Temporarily deactivates ultrasound and irrigation
functions.
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Tip overload
Release footswitch.
Reduce tip pressure and/or use higher amplitude setting as required.
Continue procedure.
Loose or
damaged component
Release footswitch and Set ultrasound to STANDBY.
Remove silicone sleeve (if applicable) and probe cover.
Inspect extension probe and ultrasonic tip for damage. Replace if necessary.
Otherwise re-tighten extension probe and tip using the correct wrenches.
Set ultrasound to ENABLE and Continue procedure.
Defective Handpiece
If corrective action steps above are followed and alert continues, the handpiece may need to be
replaced.
Table 6.4.1 Mechanical limit alert and recommended corrective actions
