Valleylab Force FX-8C, Service Manual

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Performance Characteristics
Technical Specifications
Force FX-8C Service Manual 3-3
Duty Cycle
Under maximum power settings and rated load conditions (Pure cut,
300 watt setting, 300 ohm load) the generator is suitable for activation
times of 10 seconds on, 30 seconds off for one hour.
If the internal temperature of the generator is too high, an alarm tone
sounds and a number (451) flashes in the Cut display alternately with the
power settings. You can activate the generator and change the power
settings while this condition exists.
Internal Memory
Audio Volume
The audio levels stated below are for activation tones (bipolar, cut, and
coag) and alarm tones (REM and system alarms) at a distance of one
meter. Alarm tones meet the requirements for IEC 601-2-2.
Activation Tone
Nonvolatile, battery-
backed RAM Battery type: 3 V lithium button cell
Battery life: 5 years
Storage capacity • One configuration, including three power settings and
three mode settings
• The last 20 error codes detected by the generator
• The number of times and length of activation for each
mode
• The average power setting used for each mode
• The total time the generator is on
• Other service-related information.
Volume (adjustable) 45 to
≥
65 dB
Frequency Bipolar: 940 Hz
Cut: 660 Hz
Coag: 940 Hz
Duration Continuous while the generator is activated