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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT PSD-30
The output level deviates
from the set level.
Stop the output immediately.
Start the output again. If
abnormal function still
occurs the equipment is in
need of service.
When an endoscope is
used, any metal portion of
the endoscope’s distal
end has come into
contact with tissue.
Lift the distal end of the
endoscope away from the
tissue.
When an endoscope is
used, any metal portion of
the endoscope’s distal
end has come into
contact with tissue via
bridging fluids.
Lift the distal end of the
endoscope away from the
tissue. Suction fluids around
the target area.
When an endoscope is
used, any metal portion of
the endoscope’s distal
end has come into
contact with tissue.
Position the accessory in the
vicinity of the target area,
and move the endoscope
away to the extend that the
accessory tip remains visible
in the field of view.
The patient plate is in
contact with metallic parts
of the operation table or
other units, etc.
Move the patient plate away
from the metallic parts.
Insufficient contact
between the patient plate
and the patient’s skin.
Reattach the patient plate as
described in Section 3.4,
“Connection of the patient
plate”.
When an endoscope is
used, the tip of the
accessory is not in
contact with the lesion.
Set the output level to a
value above 0 W.
Indication
of the cut
output
setting
indicator
Indication
of the
coagulation
output
setting
indicator
Possible cause
Solution