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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT PSD-30
• For designated patient plates, refer to Section 3.4,
“Connection of the patient plate”.
• For designated A-cords, refer to Section 3.6, “Connection of
The high
frequency output
make alarm.
The patient plate or electrode is
in contact with metal.
Remove the patient plate from
the metal.
The temperature in the
electrosurgical unit rise high.
Reattach the patient plate as
described in Section 3.4,
“Connection of the patient plate”.
The
patient/S-cord
alarm continues.
The patient plate is not
connected.
Turn off the power switch and
cool down the unit.
The patient plate is not in proper
contact with the patient’s skin.
Reattach the patient plate as
described in Section 3.4,
“Connection of the patient plate”.
The wires of the P cord are
broken.
Replace the P cord with a new
one.
The patient plate is not
designated type.
Replace it with a designated
patient plate.
The S-cord is connected
incorrectly.
Connect the S-cord correctly as
described in Section 3.5,
“Connection of the S-cord (when
using an endoscope with a
S-cord connector mount)”.
The wires of the S-cord are
broken.
Replace the S-cord with a new
one.
The patient feels
neuromuscular
stimulus.
Low-frequency components are
generated by rectification during
discharging.
Minimize the discharge by
lowering the output setting or by
activating the output when the
electrode is in contact with the
tissue to be cauterized.
Irregularity
description
Possible cause
Solution