General Description
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Force EZ-C Series Service Manual
General Description
The Valleylab Force EZ-C Series Electrosurgical Generator is an isolated output
electrosurgical generator that provides the power for cutting, desiccating, and
fulgurating tissue during electrosurgery. The generator is specifically designed for
use in bipolar or monopolar electrosurgery.
It includes the following features:
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Instant Response Technology
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Standard bipolar mode
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Two monopolar cut modes: pure and blend
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Two monopolar coag modes: low (desiccate) and high (fulgurate)
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The Valleylab REM Contact Quality Monitoring System, which protects
patients against burns at the patient return electrode site
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User selectable coag settings
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User selectable default settings
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Adjustable activation tone volume
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Force GSU and Force Argon system compatibility
List of Components
The Valleylab Force EZ-C Series Electrosurgical Generator is a self-contained
unit. It consists of a main enclosure (cover and base) and power cord. It includes
the following components:
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Front panel – the power switch; controls for setting the modes and output
power; a footswitch receptacle and button for selecting bipolar or accessory
output; receptacles for connecting electrosurgical accessories, and indicators
that alert you to the selected modes and the patient return electrode status.
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Rear panel – the power entry module, volume control, two footswitch
receptacles, equipotential grounding lug, and option panel.
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Internal components – include the Control (microcontroller) board, Display
board, Footswitch board, Power Supply/Radio Frequency (RF) board, low
voltage power supply, and heat sinks.
A handle is located on the underside of the chassis.
For details about the interaction of the main components and circuit board
descriptions, refer to Section 5,
Principles of Operation
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