
maxium® smart C Electrosurgery Unit with maxium® smart Beam
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Commissioning of the maxium® smart C and the
maxium® smart Beam
9.1
General Information
The maxium® smart C may be used only by persons trained in the proper and safe use of the unit.
The Instructions for Use are to be adhered to in instruction and application.
9.2
Switching on the maxium® smart C
If the unit is correctly set up and connected to the power supply,
it can be switched on by pressing the
ON/OFF
key. Before the
maxium® smart C is ready, it will perform a number of self-tests to
identify any system errors. This takes some time. During this time,
the startup screen is displayed. The progress bar at the bottom of
the screen shows the status of the self-test.
After a successful self-test, the display switches to the base program (optionally also the previously used
program can be selected as the autostart program). This setting can be modified via the Setup/Service
menu.
If the mains supply was interrupted without the unit being switched off before, a message “Restart after
mains power interruption” will appear once the power supply is restored.
If the self-test is not passed, a message will appear in the status line of the screen, in case of serious errors
together with an error number.
Typical messages during the self-test of the maxium® smart C include the following:
•
Self-test: XX switch engaged upon unit startup!
During self-test, the maxium® has received a signal from an activation element. Either an attempt to
activate an HF current was made already during self-test, or the switch of some activation element is
blocked. Possibly the cable of the foot switch, when it is not intended to be used, is wrapped around
the foot switch so that a pedal is actuated. In case of doubt disconnect all accessories from the
maxium® smart C and switch the unit off and on again. If the message appears again, then there is a
malfunction, and the unit must be taken out of operation.
•
Unplug bipolar instrument from B during self-test!
During self-test, the maxium® smart C registers that between the active electrodes of a bipolar
instrument connected to output B there exists a contact which should not be there yet at that time.
Unplug cable from the indicated output port B. Either the maxium® smart C continues the self-test,
or it must be switched off and on again. If the message appears again, although no instrument is
connected to the bipolar output, then there is a malfunction, and the unit must be taken out of
operation.
For additional messages see section 13 “Messages”, page 107.
During the self-test, the lights for indication of activation and NE status will be lit in groups. They must all
be visible, and the activation sounds must be audible.