Valleylab FT10 Energy Platform User’s Guide
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Foot Pedal
Bipolar
Foot Pedal
The VLFT10GEN in Bipolar mode can accommodate a three-pin, single-pedal bipolar foot
pedal.
If pedal activation is to be used with a bipolar instrument, attach the bipolar foot-pedal
connector to the Bipolar foot-pedal receptacle on the rear panel.
Virtual Ammeter
The virtual ammeter on the bipolar quadrant displays the current delivered during bipolar-
instrument activation. The ammeter registers current between 1 and 1,000 milliamps. An
audio tone sounds to indicate increases and decreases in current delivery.
Setting the Ammeter
To setup the ammeter to display during Bipolar procedures:
1. Access Bipolar settings by touching the settings button in the Bipolar quadrant. The
Bipolar Settings window appears with the ammeter default setting OFF.
Warning
Use only Covidien foot pedals. Use of other manufacturer’s foot pedals is not recommended;
unexpected output may occur.