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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Chapter Title Page Safety information................7 Classification of the safety information ............7 Knowledge of the User Manual..............7 Protection from the risk of electric shock .............7 Electrostatically sensitive components ............8 Liability and warranty ...................8 Modifications .................. 9 From VIO version 2.2.x ................9 From VIO version 2.3.x ................9 Controls..................
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Automatic stop mode................61 Spark monitor ..................62 HF power output CUT................64 HF power output COAGULATE............67 Performance test upgrades ..............70 Monitor circuits ..................74 Bipolar resection adapter (VIO 300 D from V 2.2.x only) ..... 81 / 84...
The supply voltage must match the voltage specified on the rating plate. Connect the unit / the equipment cart to a properly installed grounded outlet. Only use the ERBE power cord or an equivalent power cord for this purpose. The power cord must bear the national test symbol.
Liability and warranty ATTENTION! Adjustments, tests, modifications, maintenance and repair work may only be performed by ERBE or persons trained by ERBE. If the work is not performed by trained persons, ERBE accepts no liability and warranty rights become void.
2 • Modifications CHAPTER 2 Modifications From VIO version 2.2.x Hardware No changes Software Component affected Description of the modification Bipolar resection adapter The bipolar resection adapter can be connected to the MF receptacle on the VIO. Supplement to the safety check to test the bipolar resection adapter.
This chapter contains an overview of the controls of the unit(s). The relevant User Manual for the unit(s), knowledge of which is assumed for servicing work, provides detailed information about how to use the unit(s). Controls at the front ERBE Fig. 3-1 Power Switch 2 – 9 Selection buttons...
4 • Technical Data CHAPTER 4 Technical Data Power connection Rated supply voltage 100 V – 120 V ± 10% / 220 V – 240 V ± 10% Rated supply frequency 50 / 60 Hz Line current 8 A / 4 A Power input in standby mode 40 watts Power input with max.
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4 • Technical Data Acclimatizing If the unit has been stored or transported at temperatures below +10 °C or above +40 °C, the unit will require approx. 3 hours to acclimatize at room temperature. Standards Classification according to EC Directive 93/42/ II b Protection class as per EN 60 601-1 Type as per EN 60 601-1...
5 • Setup CHAPTER 5 Setup General information This unit has two Setup levels. The first level is accessible to users and service staff. The second level is only for use by the service staff. Overview of settings for Setup level 1 Accessible to users and service personnel.
5 • Setup Setting Available from Description AUTO V 2.1.x Input of start delay for the AUTO START function. START 2 The start delay value for AUTO START 2 depends on the value entered for AUTO START 1 but is always the start delay above value of AUTO START 1.
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5 • Setup Setting Available from Description Expert V 2.1.x If the expert mode is activated, the following settings are also mode available: – Temperature monitoring for neutral electrodes – Advanced setting options for ENDO CUT I and Q – Advanced setting options for BiClamp –...
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5 • Setup Setting Available from Description Next safety V 2.1.x Self-explanatory. check Test pro- V 2.1.x Error list: grams Stores all errors detected and signaled by the control panel. V 2.1.x Event list: Stores all events (=information and activations) in a looped mem- ory.
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5 • Setup Setting Available from Description V 2.1.x Reset Passwords: Deactivates passwords assigned for user programs. It is not possible to delete only one password for a specific user program. The assigned passwords are activated again after restarting the unit.
There are various methods of scrolling forwards within a menu: (a) with the Down button (b) with the selection button next to the menu item “More”. In the service manual, the variant (a) is used. ERBE Fig. 5-1 Setup level 1 1. Call up "Guide" window.
5 • Setup Change settings 1. Select the setting to be changed using the adjacent selection button (1...8). The setting is highlighted. 2. Change the setting with the Up/Down buttons (9/10). 3. Confirm the changed setting with the Enter button (12). / 84...
Safety information ATTENTION! Adjustments, technical tests, modifications, maintenance and repair work may only be performed by ERBE or persons trained by ERBE. If the work is not performed by trained persons, ERBE accepts no liability and warranty rights become void.
Additional infor- Description Action nizing code mation module Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. 2 – 4 Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. Button error receptacle 1. Check the keyboard.
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Action nizing code mation module 21 – 23 Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. Type detection of Check and save the recep- receptacle 1 fails to agree tacle configuration in the with the stored value.
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Low pressure at Check the gas supply (tank, cylinder 1. pressure regulator). If the error persists, notify ERBE Service. Low pressure at Check the gas supply (tank, cylinder 2. pressure regulator). If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
Action nizing code mation module 1 + 2 Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. 5 + 6 Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
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(e.g. by AutoStop) and the activation signal remains (longer than 5 s) (e.g. footswitch). Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. CAN ID of activation Activation signal during Check the accessories. If signal (e.g. 100 with...
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PowerFail does not actu- ally happen within 2 s. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. CRC check not yet com- Wait until the CRC check is pleted: Occurs if the user complete.
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Occurs if an error is sig- naled by the Nessy sym- metry monitoring during activation. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. Occurs if activation was Check the accessories. If terminated automatically the error persists, notify (e.g.
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(the application time is set in the mode PRECISE APC, Effect submenu). 81 + 82 Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. Dual-pedal footswitch rec- Information, no fault condi- ognized: tion. Occurs if a dual-pedal footswitch is connected.
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Information, no fault condi- nized: tion. Occurs if an APC receptacle 2 is detected. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. APC module recognized: Information, no fault condi- Occurs if an APC module tion. is detected.
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Occurs if an instrument ment number. with instrument recogni- tion is connected. 97 + 98 Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. Activation type: This activation type is not Assign the correct activa- available: tion type to the instrument.
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Occurs if the user wants to assign a different mode to an instrument with a fixed mode. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. Error number of Footswitch not assigned: Assign the footswitch acti- footswitch (see Occurs if a footswitch vation.
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Information, no fault condi- Occurs if the unit is pro- tion. grammed using a con- nected PC. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. Activation not possible Information, no fault condi- until settings are con- tion.
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IES footswitch detected: Information, no fault condi- Occurs if an IES foot- tion. switch is connected. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. Rinsing of an APC instru- Information, no fault condi- ment: tion. Occurs if rinsing of an APC instrument is initi- ated.
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6 • Remedying malfunctions Recognizing module: B = Control panel Recog- Error Additional infor- Description Action nizing code mation module Warning from interface Check interface module. module: Occurs if an interface module (e.g. VIO POR- TAL) signals an error. Reminder that a safety Information, no fault condi- check is due: tion.
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6 • Remedying malfunctions Recognizing module: B = Control panel Recog- Error Additional infor- Description Action nizing code mation module EIP 2 was recognized by Information, no fault condi- the system: tion. Occurs if the EIP 2 is con- nected to the system. EIP 2 was disconnected Information, no fault condi- from the system:...
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6 • Remedying malfunctions Recognizing module: B = Control panel Recog- Error Additional infor- Description Action nizing code mation module ID of CAN message CAN MESSAGE: Information, no fault condi- with associated Occurs as soon as a CAN tion. data bytes. message, which is to be logged in a protocol, is transmitted by the control...
Description Action nizing code mation module Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. 4 – 6 Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
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Action nizing code mation module 7D – 7F Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. 81 – 84 Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. 91 + 92 Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Error Additional infor- Description Action nizing code mation module Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. Excess temperature Overtemperature IES2: Let (> 60 °C). the unit cool down. Insufficient temperature Undertemperature IES2: (< 0 °C). Leave unit on for several minutes without operating.
6 • Remedying malfunctions F-Errors Recognizing module: F = Footswitch Recog- Error Additional infor- Description Action nizing code mation module CRC error: Occurs if an Replace the ECBS foot- error is detected during switch. CRC monitoring of the footswitch at start-up (e.g. bit failure in the Flash memory or error when downloading software).
Description Action nizing code mation module 2,3,5,6 1 – 7 Restart the unit. If the error (recepta- occurs again, notify ERBE cle) Service. 2,3,5,6 Overcurrent activation rec- Check the accessories. If (recepta- ognition: the error persists, notify cle) The measurement current ERBE Service.
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ERBE Service. 2,3,5,6 87 – 89 Restart the unit. If the error (recepta- occurs again, notify ERBE cle) Service. 2,3,5,6 8A – 8F Restart the unit. If the error (recepta- occurs again, notify ERBE cle) Service.
Action nizing code mation module 4 (NE) 1 – 8 Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. 4 (NE) C – E Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service. 4 (NE) 10 + 11 Restart the unit.
ATTENTION! Adjustments, tests, modifications, maintenance and repair work may only be performed by ERBE or persons trained by ERBE. If the work is not performed by trained persons, ERBE accepts no liability and warranty rights become void. It is recommended that the safety check also be performed by ERBE or persons trained by ERBE.
ERBE test equipment, measuring equipment, and auxiliary test equipment may be used. IMPORTANT! The test report for the safety check can be requested from ERBE Technical Service Tübingen. For the address see address sheet on last page. / 84...
7 • Maintenance and servicing Testing and measuring equipment IMPORTANT! The following list contains the testing and measuring equipment recommended by ERBE for servicing. Where ERBE article num- bers are specified, only original ERBE testing and measuring equipment should be used. ERBE Description Art.
7 • Maintenance and servicing User manual and visual inspections • Test specimen and accessories (where enclosed) undamaged externally. • User manual present. • All labels on the test specimen (conformity declaration mark, rat- ing plate, and all wording) present and readily legible. Tests to be conducted in accordance with the national specifications and regulations Grounded conductor test...
>200 MOhm. 4. Determine insulation resistance using the safety tester. The measured value must be >2 MOhm. 5. Document the measured value. Performance tests Testing and measuring equipment ERBE Description Art. No. 20189-101 Dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode 20194-070...
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7 • Maintenance and servicing Test procedure Power switch 1. Check power switch for smooth operation. The power switch must be easy to operate and must neither stick nor scrape. 2. Press power switch. The power switch must snap into the "ON" position and the test specimen must perform a system start.
7 • Maintenance and servicing Footswitch activation Testing and measuring equipment ERBE Description Art. No. 20188-100 Single-pedal footswitch 20189-101 Dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode Test setup • The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power cord. • The single-pedal footswitch is connected.
ReMode color in the "MF" icon. 2. Remain in the Test program. Fingerswitch activation Testing and measuring equipment ERBE Description Art. No. 20192-127 Patient cable AE Patient cable AE, international...
1. Press the Up button until "Restart" appears. 2. Press Enter to confirm the setting. The test specimen exits the test program mode. Instrument recognition MF receptacle Testing and measuring equipment ERBE Description Art. No. 20100-152 BiClamp measuring cable Instrument recognition via Currently not available.
2. On the VIO Testbox press button T1. The test specimen must start activation after the set start delay. 3. Press button T2. The test specimen must terminate activation. Automatic stop mode Testing and measuring equipment ERBE Description Art. No. 20196-045 Bipolar cable...
4. Hold down button T3 for approx. 5 s, then let go. Within another 9 s at the latest the test specimen must terminate activation and emit two brief signal tones. Spark monitor Testing and measuring equipment ERBE Description Art. No. 20192-127 Patient cable AE...
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"Output receptacle" (select here: 2 = receptacle slot, MONOPOLAR = arrangement with monopolar receptacle). 6. On the Testbox press button S1. 7. In the test program read off the measured value for "Spark". The tolerance range is 245 to 285 ERBE. / 84...
7 • Maintenance and servicing HF power output CUT Testing and measuring equipment ERBE Description Art. No. 20192-127 Patient cable AE Patient cable AE, international 20192-110 20190-045 Electrode handle ICC/ACC – Laboratory measuring cable 20194-070 Patient cable NE Patient cable NE, international...
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• The dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode is connected. 1. The DRY CUT is only standard scope of supply with VIO 300 D electrosurgical units. With VIO 200 D electrosurgical units it can be purchased and installed as an upgrade. For details of how to test DRY CUT with VIO 200 D electrosurgical units see chapter "Performance test...
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80 to 120 watts. BIPOLAR CUT+ Test set-up of the multifunctional receptacle (only if there is an MF receptacle) ERBE Bipolar HF power meter Fig. 7-7 • The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power cord.
7 • Maintenance and servicing HF power output COAGULATE Testing and measuring equipment ERBE Description Art. No. 20192-127 Patient cable AE Patient cable AE, international 20192-110 20190-045 Electrode handle ICC/ACC – Laboratory measuring cable 20194-070 Patient cable NE Patient cable NE, international...
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7 • Maintenance and servicing BIPOLAR FORCED COAG Test setup ERBE Bipolar HF power meter Fig. 7-8 • The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power cord. • The levels of power are determined with the HF power meter. The measuring cables are plugged into the HF power meter direct.
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3. Activate test specimen via COAG button on the electrode handle. 4. Determine and document measured value. The tolerance range is 96 to 144 watts. Only relevant with VIO 300 D 1. Set test specimen to: SPRAY COAG, Effect 2, 120 watts 2.
7 • Maintenance and servicing Performance test upgrades Testing and measuring equipment ERBE Description Art. No. 20192-127 Patient cable AE Patient cable AE, international 20192-110 20190-045 Electrode handle ICC/ACC – Laboratory measuring cable 20100-152 BiClamp measuring cable (only if there is...
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7 • Maintenance and servicing • The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power cord. • The levels of power are determined with the HF power meter. The measuring cables are plugged into the HF power meter direct. Test procedure 1.
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For these tests in SET-UP level 2 set the Expert mode to "ON". Oscilloscope High Voltage Differential probe ERBE HF power meter Fig. 7-11 • The test setup is designed as shown in the illustration above. • The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power cord.
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6. Determine the duration of the cutting pulse. The tolerance range is 320 to 380 ms. BI PRECISE COAG Test setup ERBE Bipolar HF power meter Fig. 7-12 • The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power cord.
7 • Maintenance and servicing Monitor circuits NE monitoring of critical Testing and measuring equipment resistance ERBE single surfaced Description Art. No. neutral electrodes 20194-070 Patient cable NE Patient cable NE, international 20194-075 20100-033 Adapter cable NE 20100-101 VIO Testbox Symmetry/Resistance (NE...
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7 • Maintenance and servicing 2nd test step ERBE Testbox 20100-101 Fig. 7-14 • The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power cord. • The test is performed without a load. • The NE receptacle of the test specimen is connected to the VIO Testbox via the patient cable NE with the adapter cable.
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7 • Maintenance and servicing Test set-up and test procedure 1st test step Testbox 20100-101 ERBE Fig. 7-15 • The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power cord. • The test is performed without a load.
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2. Activate AUTO CUT via the footswitch. It must be possible to activate the test specimen without error or warning signals. 3rd test step Testbox 20100-101 ERBE Fig. 7-17 • The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power cord.
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7 • Maintenance and servicing NE monitoring of asymmetry Testing and measuring equipment ERBE Description Art. No. 20192-127 Patient cable AE Patient cable AE, international 20192-110 20190-045 Electrode handle ICC/ACC – Laboratory measuring cable 20194-070 Patient cable NE Patient cable NE, international...
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1. Activate test specimen via COAG button on the electrode handle for approx. 10 seconds. During the entire activation time there must be no warning signal. 2nd test step ERBE Testbox 20100-101 Fig. 7-19 • The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power cord.
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7 • Maintenance and servicing 3rd test step ERBE Testbox 20100-101 Fig. 7-20 • The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power cord. • The NE receptacle of the test specimen is connected to the VIO Testbox via the patient cable NE with the adapter cable.
RESECTOSCOPE VIO MF Fig. 7-21 • The power cord connects the VIO 300 D to the power supply. • The VIO 300 D is switched off. • The bipolar resection adapter is connected to the MF receptacle of the VIO 300 D.
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Fig. 7-22 • The test setup is designed as shown in the illustration above. • The power cord connects the VIO 300 D to the power supply. • The bipolar resection adapter is connected to the MF receptacle of the VIO 300 D.
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– Output receptacle: 3 BIPOLAR (3 = receptacles slot, BIPO- LAR = arrangement with MF receptacle, to which the bipolar resection adapter is connected) 6. Use the footswitch to activate the VIO 300 D. 7. Use the oscilloscope to determine the peak value of the HF out- put voltage.
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VIO MF HF power meter Fig. 7-23 • The power cord connects the VIO 300 D to the power supply. • The bipolar resection adapter is connected to the MF receptacle of the VIO 300 D. • The bipolar resection adapter is connected to the HF power meter via the measuring cable.
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