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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT...
  • Page 3 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Rear panel user interface components ............. 22 3.2. Symbols used on the device ..................... 23 3.2.1. Nameplate ......................24 3.3. Scope of delivery ......................24 3.4. Components required for operation .................. 25 3.4.1. OR1 Storz ......................25 Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 5 Selecting the neutral electrode ................47 5.4.6. Dr. Dongle® ....................... 49 5.4.7. Plug’n Cut COMFORT ..................51 5.4.8. Playing videos ....................52 5.4.9. Configuring the startup screen ................53 5.5. Mode overview ........................54 5.5.1. Monopolar modes ....................54 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 6 5.8. Bipolar cutting modes ....................... 71 5.8.1. Standard ......................71 5.8.2. Bipolar resection (optional) ................72 5.8.3. Bipolar scissors ....................72 5.8.4. Vaporisation ....................... 73 5.9. Bipolar coagulation modes....................73 5.9.1. Standard forceps ....................73 Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 7 Preparation of the accessories ..................107 7.2. Disinfection and cleaning ....................107 Maintenance and repair ....................... 108 8.1. Maintenance ........................108 8.1.1. Safety inspection ..................... 108 8.2. Repairs ..........................109 Storage ............................110 9.1. Technical service ......................110 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 8 Contents Technical specifications ......................111 10.1. ARC 400 technical data (REF 900-400) ................. 111 10.2. Output, voltage and current diagrams ................121 Accessories and replacement parts ................... 159 EMC ..............................160 12.1. Guidelines and manufacturer’s declaration in accordance with IEC 60601-1-2:2007 ................160 Disposal ............................

  • Page 9: Using This Operating Manual

    Using this operating manual This operating manual is part of the device. BOWA-electronic GmbH & Co. KG, referred to in the following simply as BOWA, assume no liability nor provide any warranty whatsoever for damage and consequential damages that arise due to non-compliance with the operating manual.

  • Page 10: Risk Levels In Warning Instructions

    Activity with one step  Activity with several steps in a binding sequence    Result of preceding activity  List (first level)  List (second level) Emphasis Emphasis .., see Section xxx, page xxx Cross reference Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 11: Safety

    BOWA requires that the HF device is operated under the supervision of qualified and authorized personnel. The surgeon and medical staff must be...

  • Page 12: General Safety Instructions

    In case of questions, please contact your local dealer or Technical Service, see section Technical service, page 109. To protect personnel, BOWA recommends the use of a smoke evacuator to extract electrosurgical smoke, e.g. BOWA SHE SHA. (IEC 60601-2-2:2009; section 201.7.9.2.15) Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 13: Personal Safety Instructions

    2.3.1. Ambient conditions Do not use the HF device in the immediate vicinity of the patient. ► Observe the minimum distances recommended by BOWA, as shown in the following figure. 2.3.2. Patients with pacemakers Malfunction or destruction of the pacemaker can endanger the life of the patient or result in irreversible injuries to the patient.

  • Page 14: Hazard-Free Patient Positioning

    Ensure that no conductive fluids (e.g. blood or amniotic fluid) have penetrated the foot switch or the manual switch. ► Ensure that the cables for the foot switch and the manual switch are free from short circuits and broken leads. Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 15: Configuring Hf Device Settings And Using Accessories

    Do not remove hot electrodes from the patient’s body directly after cutting or coagulation.  Ensure that there is sufficient distance between the patient cables and the cables of the HF device.  Do not run the patient cable across the patient. BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 16: Product-Related Safety Instructions

    2.4. Product-related safety instructions Devices manufactured by BOWA are developed in accordance with the current state of technology and generally accepted safety rules. Despite this, using these products can lead to risks to the life and health of the user or third parties and/or damage to the device or other objects.

  • Page 17: Operation Area: Avoiding Ignition And Explosions

    To prevent a rise in temperature at the current exit point, the following conditions must be ensured:  sufficiently large contact surface between the neutral electrode and the patient’s body;  high electrical conductivity between the neutral electrode and the patient’s body. BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 18  Clean the application site, but do not use any alcohol, since it dries out the skin and increases the contact resistance.  If the patient has poor circulation, massage or brush the application site. Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 19 When the EASY indicator is illuminated yellow, heating at the current exit point may be present depending on the indication. See Section EASY neutral electrode monitoring (EASY monitoring) , page 35 regarding monitoring of the neutral electrode. BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 20: Description

    Socket connector for monopolar instruments with hand or foot switch* Socket connector for monopolar instruments with hand or foot switch* Socket connector for neutral electrode * * Applied part type CF according to IEC 60601-1 Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 21: Bipolar Connector Module (Right)

    Bipolar connection sockets Upper bipolar socket: Lower bipolar socket: 2-pin US type (28.58 mm) 2-pin US type (28.58 mm) 1 x Erbe VIO/ICC 2 x Erbe VIO/ICC * Applied part type CF according to IEC 60601-1 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 22: Rear Panel User Interface Components

    Use the following connections only for service and training purposes: USB connector Audio In (not occupied) UART communication interface The USB connector can be used to perform software updates. The maximum voltage at the SIP/SOP ports is 15 V Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 23: Symbols Used On The Device

    Ethernet connector USB connector Audio In UART communication interface Catalogue number Serial number CE-marking with number of notified body Product conforms with the essential requirements in the European Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. Protection Class IP 21 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 24: Nameplate

    3.2.1. Nameplate Depending on the destination country (intended sales destination) or the specific purchase order, the ARC 400 (REF 900-400) is configured for the corresponding necessary voltage range and delivered with the associated nameplate. Mains voltage 220 – 240 V~ Figure 3-1: Nameplate ARC 400 for 220 –...

  • Page 25: Components Required For Operation

    “sign of life” (status icon). The following states are signalled: On the ARC 400 the connection to OR1 is enabled. There is no connection to the OR system. On the ARC 400 the connection to OR1 is enabled. There is a correct connection to the OR system.
  • Page 26 Connection of a second BOWA ARC 400 at the same time is not supported. Use the network port of the BOWA ARC 400 and the network cable for the connection. Unlike other devices integrated into the OR1 system, there is no SCB connection.

  • Page 27: Maquet Tegris

    “sign of life”(status icon). The following states are signaled: On the ARC 400 the connection to TEGRIS is enabled. There is no connection to the OR system. On the ARC 400 the connection to TEGRIS is enabled. There is a correct connection to the OR system.

  • Page 28: Operating Conditions

    To activate support for the BOWA ARC 400 by your Maquet TEGRIS system, please contact your Maquet dealer. Use the network port 27 of the BOWA ARC 400 and the network cable for the connection. The system operator is responsible for compliance with the applicable EMC requirements for the overall system.

  • Page 29: The Basis Of Modern Hf Surgery

    With bipolar HF surgery two active electrodes are integrated into the instrument and current flow is restricted to the tissue between the two electrodes rather than the entire body of the patient. No neutral electrode is therefore required. BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 30: Prearrangement

    3. Place the HF device a sufficient distance away from other electronic equipment, see Section EMC, page 159. 4. Position the HF device with the front of the device facing the patient and surgeon. 5. Do not place any other devices on the HF device. Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 31: Switching On The Hf Device

    The individually configurable start screen appears if it has been set up. 2. Check all controls and indicators for proper operation:  Power switch  On/off switch  Touchscreen  Monopolar socket connectors  Bipolar socket connectors  Activation bar for monopolar and bipolar sockets BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 32: Connecting Instruments

     The insulation of the accessories (e.g. HF cables and instruments) must be sufficient for the maximum peak output voltage (see IEC 60601-2-2 and IEC 60601-2-18).  Do not use accessories with defective insulation. Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 33: Instruments For Monopolar Use

    During the operation, the ARC PLUS may only be connected to the foot switch and if necessary to an OP system (see Section 3.4.1/3.4.2) by fibre-optic cables plugged in at the rear of the device. BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 34: Functional Test

    6. Select a mode with AUTOSTART, grasp moist gauze with the forceps, and check the display. 7. Now change to a mode without AUTOSTART and use the footswitch to activate the bipolar output. Check the settings and indicators in the bipolar section. Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 35: Actions In Case Of Problems

    4.5.1. General information BOWA recommends using split neutral electrodes, since only this type of electrode allows the HF device to detect detachment of the neutral electrode if this occurs. Monitoring of the neutral electrode minimizes the risk of burns at the site where the neutral electrode is attached.

  • Page 36: Easy Neutral Electrode Monitoring (Easy Monitoring)

    A BOWA electrode with a surface area of at least 90 cm² must be used for the "Resection" programs and the "Moderate Coagulation" mode. If an error message is generated, the display changes from green via yellow to red, depending on the type of fault.

  • Page 37: Turning The Device Off

    NOTE Brief power interruption shorter than 15 seconds  After a supply voltage interruption shorter than 15 seconds, the parameter settings for the currently selected program that were last saved in volatile memory are reloaded. BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 38: Operation

    Five buttons are located on the status bar: "Favourite", "EASY", „Keylock“, "Help" and "Menu". The “Argon” button is also displayed in conjunction with ARC PLUS and selection of an Argon mode. Figure 5-3: Status bar with Argon Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 39: Activating And Deactivating Connectors

     To hide the selection, press the "off" button next to the connector settings overview. Figure 5-6: Activated socket The socket cannot be hidden when an instrument is plugged in. BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 40: Unlocking The Screen

    An open padlock icon will appear on the status bar. Bild 5-7: Unlocking the screen You can disable key locking or change the time delay for automatic screen locking; see Section Menu "System Settings" dialog", page 80. Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 41: Configuring Output Currents

    6. Confirm your selection by pressing the "OK" button.  The main screen will be displayed. - or - Press the "Back" button to return to the main screen without changing the selection. BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 42: Specifying Power Limits

    3. Press the "?" button for more information on this selection. 4. Confirm your selection by pressing the "OK" button. - or - Press the "Back" button to return to the main screen without changing the selection. Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 43: Selecting The Effect

    3. Press the "?" button for more information on this selection. 4. Confirm your selection by pressing the "OK" button. - or - Press the "back" button to return to the main screen without changing the selection. BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 44: Assigning The Foot Pedal

    The socket is assigned to the active pedal level. 4. Pedal levels can be changed using the foot switches. Press the orange button to change the socket.  The orange background indicates that the lower left-hand socket is activated. Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 45 5 Operation Figure 5-12: Foot switch changeover If two footswitches are connected, either a single-pedal footswitch or a double-pedal footswitch can be selected for coagulation. Figure 5-13: Foot switch selection coagulation BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 46 Single pedal Double pedal Double pedal ZAP Mode ZAP Mode ZAP Mode COAG active COAG active COAG inactive Double pedal Single pedal Double pedal ZAP Mode CUT ZAP Mode ZAP Mode CUT inactive COAG inactive active Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 47: Selecting The Neutral Electrode

    When using the „EASY“ and „BABY“ mode, no unsplit electrodes are accepted. Using the „MONO“ mode, no split electrodes are accepted. The “Monopolar Resection” and “Metraloop” programs are not allowed when the Baby electrode is selected. BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 48 Display contact quality connected / recognised Split baby neutral electrode contact quality OK Split baby neutral electrode contact quality not optimum Split baby neutral electrode contact quality insufficient Split baby neutral electrode not connected / recognised Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 49: Dr. Dongle

    Dr. Dongle is an individual memory stick on which up to six programs can be saved for subsequent use.  Insert your Dr. Dongle with your personal settings into every ARC 400 at any bipolar socket.  The data is read as soon as you insert Dr. Dongle or after changing a program with Dr.
  • Page 50 5 Operation Save current program on Dr. Dongle: The program currently loaded in ARC 400 can be saved on Dr. Dongle: 1. In the overview, select a program storage space to be overwritten. 2. Press “save” to save the currently loaded program at the selected space.

  • Page 51: Plug'n Cut Comfort

    Plug’n Cut COMFORT The automatic instrument identification Plug’n Cut COMFORT recognises the connected BOWA COMFORT instrument and selects the default parameters automatically. 1. Insert the COMFORT instrument into a socket of ARC 400.  The instrument data is read Figure 5-17: Plug’n Cut COMFORT...

  • Page 52: Playing Videos

    5 Operation 5.4.8. Playing videos 1. Plug the delivered BOWA USB stick into the connection on the rear side of the ARC 400. 2. To play the video, press the “Play” button in the operating manual dialog. Figure 5-18: Operating manual dialog 3.

  • Page 53: Configuring The Startup Screen

    ARC 400 and turn the unit on using the main switch. Make sure that there are no other data on the USB flash drive. Wait until the ARC 400 is fully booted and the user interface appears. To configure the start screen, select Service Level 1 under Menu / Service (see section 5.10.4).

  • Page 54: Mode Overview

    Spray Laparoscopy Laparoscopy Argon* Argon* GastroLOOP 1 Argon flexible* GastroLOOP 2 Argon flex. pulse* GastroLOOP 3 Gastro Coag * These modes can only be used in connection with the argon coagulation unit ARC PLUS (900-001). Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 55 5 Operation Cutting Designation Coagulation Designation mode icon mode icon GastroKNIFE 1 Resection GastroKNIFE 2 Cardiac Mammary GastroKNIFE 3 Cardiac Thorax SimCoag BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 56: Bipolar Modes

    Cutting Designation Coagulation Designation mode icon mode icon Standard Standard forceps Standard forceps Bipolar resection AUTO Bipolar scissors Micro forceps Vaporisation Forceps forced LIGATION TissueSeal PLUS Bipolar scissors Laparoscopy Micro laparoscopy Bipolar resection SimCoag Vaporisation Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 57 Depending on individual conditions, it may be necessary to deviate from the provided data. Medical practice is continuously evolving as a result of R&D and clinical experience. This may also make deviations from the provided data necessary. BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 58: Monopolar Cutting Modes

    Micro This mode is used for electrosurgical cutting using micro-electrodes. It enables extremely fine control of the power level and precise work. Application areas Pediatric surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery Suitable instruments  Micro needle electrodes Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 59: Dry

    This mode is used to perform open surgical interventions in combination with the ARC PLUS companion device for argon-assisted cutting. With suitable instruments connected, argon-assisted cutting can be performed using rigid electrodes. Application areas Visceral surgery Suitable instruments  Rigid argon electrodes  Argon handle BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 60: Resection

    This mode is used in gynecology for laparoscopic hysterectomy. Removal of the uterus can be achieved by applying monopolar cutting current and pulling on the sling at the same time. Application areas Gynecology; laparoscopic hysterectomy Suitable instruments  Gynecological slings Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 61: Laparoscopy

    With a relatively slow pulse rate of 1 cutting pulse per second, this mode is suitable for especially cautious work. Application areas Polyp removal using polypectomy snares and flexible endoscopy Suitable instruments  Polypectomy snares BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 62: Gastroloop 3

    2.2 cutting pulses per second, this mode is suitable for advanced users. Application areas Polyp removal using polypectomy snares and flexible endoscopy, with accelerated fast pulse rate for advanced users. Suitable instruments  Polypectomy snares Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 63: Gastroknife 1

    With an accelerated pulse rate of 1.8 cutting pulses per second, this mode is suitable for experienced users. Application areas Papilla incision using a papillotome and flexible endoscopy, resection with needle knives; accelerated pulse rate for experienced users. Suitable instruments  Papillotome  Needle knives BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 64: Monopolar Coagulation Modes

    "Effect" setting in the range of 1 to 3. Application areas Coagulation with relatively high penetration depth; low electrode adhesion to tissue Suitable instruments  Electrodes with large contact areas, such as ball electrodes Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 65: Forced Non Cutting

    It achieves a high degree of coagulation with moderate cutting tendency. Application areas Fast coagulation with small penetration depth and moderate cutting tendency Suitable instruments  Knife electrodes  Spatula electrodes  Insulated monopolar forceps BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 66: Forced Cutting

    Application areas Promoting coagulation of diffuse bleeding Suitable instruments  Ball electrodes  Knife electrodes  Spatula electrodes  Needle electrodes Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 67: Argon

    This mode is used for argon-assisted electrosurgery in conjunction with the ARC PLUS accessory device. This is the current type Spray. For argon-assisted coagulation, flexible probes are used in combination with endoscopes. Application areas Gastroenterology, homogeneous surface coagulation Suitable instruments  Flexible argon probes BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 68: Argon Flex. Pulse

    This mode is used for monopolar hemostasis in gynecology and urology. Use non-conductive irrigation fluids. Application areas Hysteroscopy, transurethral prostate resection (TUR-P), surgical treatment of bladder tumors (TUR-B), vaporization of prostate tissue (TUR-VAP). Suitable instruments  Resectoscope (monopolar)  Resection sling  Rollerblade electrode Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 69: Cardiac Mammary

    Application areas Mammary surgery and cardiac surgery Suitable instruments  Knife electrodes 5.7.11. Cardiac Thorax This mode is used in thoracic surgery. It produces forced coagulation. Application areas Thoracic surgery Suitable instruments  Knife electrodes BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 70: Simcoag

    Spatula electrodes 5.7.13. Gastro Coag This mode is used in gastroenterology with contact coagulation for the coagulation of small areas. Application areas After bleeding associated with polypectomies or papillotomies. Suitable instruments  Polypectomy snares  Papillotome Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 71: Laparoscopy

    Laparoscopy, arthroscopy Suitable instruments  Arthroscopy electrodes  Laparoscopy electrodes 5.8. Bipolar cutting modes 5.8.1. Standard This mode is used for cutting with bipolar laparoscopic instruments. Application areas Laparoscopic cutting Suitable instruments  Laparoscopic instruments BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 72: Bipolar Resection (Optional)

     Resection sling This function is available if the device has the option Bipolar Resection (900-395). Optimum results are provided exclusively when using BOWA COMFORT resection cables. 5.8.3. Bipolar scissors This mode is used with bipolar scissors. It can be used for coagulation before or during cutting, point coagulation, coagulation of cuts and surface coagulation.

  • Page 73: Vaporisation

    (TUR-B), vaporization of prostate tissue (TUR-VAP). Suitable instruments  Resectoscope (bipolar)  Vaporisation electrode 5.9. Bipolar coagulation modes 5.9.1. Standard forceps This mode is used for arcless contact coagulation with forceps. Application areas Bipolar coagulation Suitable instruments  Bipolar forceps BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 74: Standard Forceps Auto

    0.1 W and precise work for tightly restricted bipolar contact coagulation. Application areas Bipolar coagulation in pediatric surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, etc. Suitable instruments  Bipolar forceps  Micro forceps Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 75: Forceps Forced

    Vessel sealing open and laparoscopic Suitable instruments ®  TissueSeal ®  TissueSeal PLUS ®  NightKNIFE ®  LIGATOR  ERGO 310D  ERGO 315R This function is available if the device has the option LIGATION (900-396). BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 76: Tissueseal Plus (Optional)

    Application areas Preparation, coagulation and cutting of tissue Suitable instruments  Bipolar scissors Bipolar scissors should only be operated with the current type bipolar scissors cutting or bipolar scissors coagulation. Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 77: Laparoscopy

    Laparoscopic coagulation Suitable instruments  Bipolar laparoscopic instruments 5.9.9. Laparoscopy Micro This mode is used for coagulation in combination with fine bipolar laparoscopic instruments. Application areas Laparoscopic coagulation Suitable instruments  Fine bipolar laparoscopic instruments BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 78: Bipolar Resection (Optional)

    This function is available if the device has the option Bipolar Resection (900-395). Make sure that the instrument has contact with the tissue while activating bipolar coagulation to avoid an unintended heating of the irrigation fluid. Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 79: Vaporisation (Optional)

    Simultaneous coagulation and preparation with two bipolar instruments in general surgery, vascular surgery, plastic surgery, traumatology, Neuro surgery and Orthopedics. Suitable instruments  Bipolar forceps  Bipolar scissors This function is available if the device has the option Bipolar SimCoag (900-399). BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 80: Menu Dialogs

    The following menu dialogs are available: Figure 5-19: Menu dialogs Selecting a dialog Press the button of the desired dialog to launch the program. Exiting a dialog Press the "back" button to return to the main screen. Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 81: System Settings" Dialog

    Under “Key lock” you can disable automatic screen lock or set its duration. The duration can be set from 30 seconds to 5 minutes. A link to an optional OP system can be made under “OR system selection”. BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 82: Volume" Dialog

    Sim Coag LIGATION end Activation tones Alternating sound Foot switch changeover Alarm tones Signal tone ZAP Mode Alarm tones Signal tone Alarm tones Signal tone Error Alarm tones Signal tone Warning Alarm tones Signal tone Note Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 83: Service" Dialog

    Use the arrow buttons to select the desired chapter. Press to open the selected chapter. " " Use the arrow buttons to open the individual pages of the chapter. Press back to return to the chapter overview. " " BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 84 The "Reset to default" function allows you to reset all settings and programs to factory settings. Save logfiles This function can be used to save data on a BOWA-approved USB stick. This data can be used for a system analysis and can be sent by email to service@bowa.de, for example.

  • Page 85: System Information" Dialog

    5 Operation 5.10.5. "System information" dialog The "System information" dialog displays various System parameters such as version, serial number, TSI date for ARC 400 and if applicable ARC PLUS, as well as options. Figure 5-24: "System information" dialog Moreover, the software version and the next TSI date is displayed, see chapter Safety inspection, page 107.
  • Page 86 You can also navigate horizontally with the arrows. 2. Touch the “Wastebin” symbol to permanently delete the selected program.  The selected program is deleted after you confirm this in a confirmation prompt.  The default program cannot be deleted. Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 87: Favourites" Dialog

    With a keypad program names can be created. Several symbols, capital or small letters or numbers are selection options. You can use the “Enter” button to assign two-line program names. Confirm with "OK" to accept the selection. To return to the main screen click on "back". BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 88: Socket Extension

    Select socket extension for the bottom bipolar socket by touching the right-hand selection area next to the two individual plugs. Press “OK” to confirm your selection. Press “Back” to return to the main screen. Bild 5-29: Menu "Socket extension" Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 89: Zap Mode

    The check mark is filled in when Zap Mode is enabled. Press “OK” to confirm your selection. Press “Back” to return to the main screen. On the main screen, active Zap Mode is indicated by an additional button. BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 90 Touching the Zap Mode symbol again takes you back to the previous socket setting. In addition to the described option for switching the setting on the main screen, the setting can be switched with the handle or the foot switch. Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 91 ZAP Mode foot switch You can switch between the two socket settings by pressing the orange button on the foot switch. The orange button on the foot switch is now dedicated to Zap Mode switching. BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 92: System Messages" Dialog

    " " Use the arrow buttons to open the individual pages of the chapter. 4. Press back to return to the chapter overview. " " Figure 5-36: "System messages" dialog Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 93: 5.10.12. "Argon" Dialog

    Default settings for argon flow rates according to the different modes are selected automatically: Argon open: CUT flow rate: 4.0 l/min COAG flow rate: 3.0 l/min Argon flexible: COAG flow rate: 0.4 l/min BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 94: Basic Programs

    5 Operation 5.11. Basic programs The following basic programs are provided with the full version of ARC 400 (incl. the resection bipolar option and the LIGATION option):  3 Bipolar  Argon flexible  Argon  Cardiac  GastroCut ...
  • Page 95 5 Operation Figure 5-39: Basic program "Argon flexible" Figure 5-40: Basic program "Argon open" Figure 5-41: Basic program "Cardiac" BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 96 5 Operation Figure 5-42: Basic program "GastroCut" Figure 5-43: Basic program "Laparoscopy" Figure 5-44: Basic program "Ligation" The LIGATION program is only available when the LIGATION option is present. Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 97 5 Operation Figure 5-45: Basic program "Macro" Figure 5-46: Basic program "Micro" Figure 5-47: Basic program "Open Surgery" BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 98 5 Operation Figure 5-48: Basic program "Resection bipolar" This program is only available with the resection bipolar option. Figure 5-49: Basic program "Resection monopolar" Figure 5-50: Basic program "SimCoag" Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 99 5 Operation Figure 5-51: Basic program "SimCoag bipolar" This program is only available with the SimCoag bipolar option. Figure 5-52: Basic program "Standard" Figure 5-53: Basic program "Open surgery ZAP Mode" BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 100: Detecting And Correcting Faults

    Notices are shown for five seconds on the display. Warnings and errors are shown for ten seconds. While an error is present, activations are prohibited. The message is available using the orange marked „i“ in the system bar. Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 101 Connect a compatible foot switch with an orange button. Foot Switch Fault Foot switch not assigned to a socket. The foot switch has not been assigned to a socket yet. Assign a socket to the foot switch using the "Pedal" button. BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 102 The mode for safety inspections is active. Activation is not possible. Quit this mode before activating again. Bipolar Resection Use a BOWA COMFORT resection cable. Warning Be sure to use NaCl as the rinsing liquid. Perform continuous rinsing during the application.
  • Page 103 Connect two identical pressure reducers. ARC PLUS Check if the instrument is free of adhesions, and purge it with Warning argon. If repeated purging does not solve the problem, the instrument and cable must be replaced. BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 104 COMFORT Notice Please order a replacement in good time. Any use of the instrument beyond its lifetime is not covered by warranty. Please contact your BOWA dealer in good time to purchase a new instrument. Plug'n Cut The maximum lifetime of the instrument has been reached.
  • Page 105 If this message appears again, please contact the Technical Support. Contact: MENU - SERVICE. (z.B. mit XXXX = 4183) Internal Errors have a number next to the description. Please advise the Technical Service of this number. BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...

  • Page 106: Fault Indications For Easy Monitoring

    ►Reattach the neutral Loosened electrode An acoustic electrode. If the fault signal sounds. persists, replace the A warning neutral electrode. message appears on the display  Notice (grey screen)  Warning (orange screen)  Error (red screen) Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 107: Preparation

    7.2. Disinfection and cleaning NOTE Incorrect handling of the HF device can cause damage to the unit! Never sterilize the ARC 400 device. Instead, clean or disinfect it. WARNING Risk of electric shock and fire!  Unplug the power connection before cleaning the device.

  • Page 108: Maintenance And Repair

    8.1.1.Safety inspection Safety inspections must be performed once a year.  The next safety inspection date of ARC 400 can be displayed in the dialog, see section 5.10.5 "System information" dialog, page 84.  A warning message appears during system start-up if a safety inspection is due.

  • Page 109: Repairs

    If a repair is necessary, have it done only by the service center specified below.  Never carry out any repairs yourself. BOWA is liable for safety, reliability and performance of the HF device under the following conditions:  Full compliance with all instructions regarding the installation and proper use for the intended purpose contained in this operating manual was maintained.

  • Page 110: Storage

     Atmospheric pressure: 500 to 1060 hPa 9.1. Technical service Contact the following service center for maintenance and repair work: BOWA-electronic GmbH & Co. KG Heinrich-Hertz-Strasse 4–10 72810 Gomaringen, Germany Phone +49 (0) 7072-6002-0 Fax +49 (0) 7072-6002-33 Email service@bowa.de or visit our website: www.bowa.de...

  • Page 111: Technical Specifications

    10 Technical specifications Technical specifications 10.1. ARC 400 technical data (REF 900-400) Insulation type / Classification IEC 60601-1-2 Level of protection provided by the housing IP 21 Protection class according to EN 60601-1 Application component type according to EN 60601-1...
  • Page 112 Communication Display Capacitive touchscreen 9‘‘ External interface for communication of HF generator and Light wire cables ARC PLUS USB interface for software updates External PC interface for service support using BOWA CAN / UART software Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 113 Number of channels Max. RF output power 33dBm (<< 42 dBμA/m at 10m) ETSI EN 300330-1 V1.7.1 (2010-02) Applied RF standards ETSI EN 300330-2 V1.5.1 (2010-02) Compatibility Permitted combinations ARC PLUS (900-001), footswitch (901-031, 901-032, 901-011) BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 114 +10°C to +40°C -20°C to +50°C Relative humidity 30 to 75%, non- 0 to 90%, non- condensing condensing Atmospheric pressure 700 to 1060 hPa 500 to 1060 hPa Operating altitude (max.) 3000 m above sea level Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 115 350 W 650 Vp 100 Ω constant 400 W 400 Vp 450 Vp 560 Vp 650 Vp sinusoidal 1 W - 200W 650 Vp 500 Ω constant 700 Vp 700 Vp 700 Vp 750 Vp BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 116 300 W 650 Vp 500 Ω Cut and Coag 700 Vp phases 750 Vp 650 Vp sinusoidal 650 Vp alternating 300 W 650 Vp 500 Ω Cut and Coag 700 Vp phases 750 Vp Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 117 1 W – 80 W 4.4 kVp 500 Ω 1 pulse modulated 1 kHz - 20 1 pulse sinusoidal sinusoidal 1 1 W -120 W 2.2 kVp 500 Ω 30 kHz modulated pulse BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 118 75 Ω constant Initial incision phase 860 W sinusoidal 1 W – 200 Vp 75 Ω constant 120 W 300 W 350 Vp sinusoidal 300 W 400 Vp 75 Ω constant 400 W 450 Vp Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 119 200 W 190 Vp 25 Ω 1 - 2 Hz sinusoidal modulated sinusoidal 200 W 190 Vp 25 Ω 1 - 2 Hz sinusoidal modulated sinusoidal 1 W – 200 Vp 75 Ω constant 120 W BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 120 400 Vp 25 Ω 20 kHz modulated 500 Vp 20 kHz sinusoidal modulated The max. values are not necessarily created at rated load resistance. The HF power is subject to a tolerance limit of ± 20%. Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 121: Output, Voltage And Current Diagrams

    "Monopolar Cutting Standard" Rated load resistance = 200   Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Standard" (idle mode) Pos : 53 /679-BOWA/HF- Ger äte/ARC 300/ BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 122 Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Micro" Rated load resistance = 500   Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Micro" (idle mode) Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 123 Diagram of power output P [W] as a 1600 function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Dry" 1600 Rated load resistance = 500   Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Dry" (idle mode) BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 124 Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Argon" Rated load resistance= 500   Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Argon" (idle mode) Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 125 Table of power output P [W] as a Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as function of the setting "Monopolar a function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Resection" Cutting Resection" (idle mode) Rated load resistance= 500  BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 126 Table of power output P [W] as a function Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a of the setting "Monopolar Cutting function of the setting "Monopolar MetraLOOP". Cutting MetraLOOP" (idle mode) Rated load resistance= 100  Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 127 Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Laparoscopy" Rated load resistance= 500   Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Laparoscopy" (idle mode) BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 128 Table of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting GastroLOOP 1, 2, 3" Cutting GastroLOOP 1, 2, 3" (idle mode) Rated load resistance= 500  Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 129 Table of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting GastroKNIFE 1, 2, 3" Cutting GastroKNIFE 1, 2, 3" (idle mode) Rated load resistance= 500  BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 130 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Moderate" (idle mode)  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Moderate" Rated load resistance= 75  Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 131 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Moderate" (idle mode) = 3500 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Forced non cutting" Rated load resistance = 1000  BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 132 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Forced mixed" (idle mode)  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Forced mixed" Rated load resistance = 500  Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 133 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Forced cutting" (idle mode)  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Forced cutting" Rated load resistance = 500  BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 134 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Spray" (idle mode)  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Spray" Rated load resistance = 500  Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 135 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Argon open" (idle mode) = 4600 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Argon open" Rated load resistance = 500  BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 136 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Argon flexible" (idle mode) = 4400 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Argon flexible" Rated load resistance = 500  Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 137 The puls frequency changes with the effect setting. The higher the effect level, the faster the pulse sequence. Effect 1: 1 Hz, effect 2: 5 Hz, effect 3: 10 Hz The mode "Argon flexible" is paused due to the pulse sequence. BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 138 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Resection" (idle mode) = 2200 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Resection" Rated load resistance = 500  Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 139 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Cardiac Mammary" (idle mode) = 1800 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Cardiac Mammary" Rated load resistance = 500  BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 140 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Cardiac Thorax" (idle mode) = 1800 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Cardiac Thorax" Rated load resistance = 500  Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 141 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation SimCoag" (idle mode)  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation SimCoag" Rated load resistance = 500  BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 142 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation GastroCut Coag" (idle mode)  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation GastroCut Coag" Rated load resistance = 500  Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 143 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Laparoscopy" (idle mode) = 1800 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Laparoscopy" Rated load resistance = 500  BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 144 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting "Bipolar Cutting Standard" (idle mode) = 400 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Bipolar Cutting Standard" Rated load resistance = 75  Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 145 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting " Bipolar Cutting function of the setting " Bipolar Cutting Resection " Resection " (idle mode) Rated load resistance = 75  BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 146 " Bipolar Cutting Bipolar scissors " (idle mode) = 200 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting " Bipolar Cutting bipolar scissors " Rated load resistance = 75  Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 147 Table of power output P [W] as a function of Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a the setting " Bipolar Cutting Vaporisation " function of the setting " Bipolar Cutting Rated load resistance = 75  Vaporisation " (idle mode) BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 148 " Bipolar Coagulation Standard forceps " (idle mode) = 150 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting " Bipolar Coagulation Standard forceps " Rated load resistance = 50  Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 149 " Bipolar Coagulation Standard forceps AUTOSTART" (idle mode) = 150 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting " Bipolar Coagulation Standard forceps AUTOSTART" Rated load resistance = 50  BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 150 " Bipolar Coagulation Micro forceps " (idle mode) = 90 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting " Bipolar Coagulation Micro forceps " Rated load resistance = 50  Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 151 " Bipolar Coagulation forceps forced " (idle mode) = 550 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting " Bipolar Coagulation forceps forced " Rated load resistance = 50  BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 152 Power output P [W] as a function of the HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting setting " LIGATION " Rated load " LIGATION " (idle mode) resistance (25 ) = 190 Vp = 200 W Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 153 " Bipolar Coagulation Bipolar scissors " (idle mode) = 200 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting " Bipolar Coagulation bipolar scissors" Rated load resistance = 75  BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 154 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting " Bipolar Coagulation Laparoscopy " (idle mode) = 150 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting " Bipolar Coagulation Laparoscopy " Rated load resistance = 50  Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 155 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting "Bipolar Coagulation - Laparoscopy Micro" (idle mode) = 110 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting “Bipolar Coagulation - Laparoscopy Micro" Rated load resistance = 25  BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 156 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting “ Bipolar function of the setting "Bipolar Coagulation Bipolar Resection “ Coagulation Bipolar Resection" (idle Rated load resistance = 25  mode) Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...
  • Page 157 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting "Bipolar Coagulation SimCoag" (idle mode) = 550 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting " Bipolar Coagulation SimCoag " Rated load resistance = 50  BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400...
  • Page 158 Table of power output P [W] as a Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting " Bipolar function of the setting "Bipolar Coagulation Vaporisation " Coagulation Vaporisation" (idle mode) Rated load resistance = 25 Ω Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN...

  • Page 159: Accessories And Replacement Parts

    11 Accessories and replacement parts Accessories and replacement parts Original BOWA accessories are suitable for use with the ARC Series ARC PLUS devices. When using accessories made by other manufacturers, the user must ensure that they are designed for and compatible with the maximum HF peak voltage of the HF device.

  • Page 160: Emc

    Emission of electromagnetic interference (IEC 60601-1-2, Table 1) The ARC 400 is intended for operation in an electromagnetic environment as described below. The customer or user of the ARC 400 should ensure that it is operated in such an environment.
  • Page 161 Immunity to electromagnetic interference (IEC 60601-1-2, Table 2) The ARC 400 is intended for operation in an electromagnetic environment as described below. The customer or user of the ARC 400 should ensure that it is operated in such an environment.
  • Page 162 Immunity to electromagnetic interference (IEC 60601-1-2, Table 4) The ARC 400 is intended for operation in an electromagnetic environment as described below. The customer or user of the ARC 400 should ensure that it is operated in such an environment.
  • Page 163 The ARC 400 is designed for operation in an electromagnetic environment in which HF interference is monitored. The customer or user of the ARC 400 can help to prevent electromagnetic interference by complying with the minimum distance between portable and mobile HF telecommunication devices (transmitters) and the ARC 400.

  • Page 164: Disposal

    Disposal is carried out free of charge by the manufacturer within the European Union. If you have any questions regarding product disposal, contact the service center, see section Technical service, page 109. Operating Manual ARC 400 900-400_IFU_V2.1.0_20233-S1-20160511-EN...
  • Page 166 0123 BOWA-electronic GmbH & Co. KG CE marked according to Heinrich-Hertz Strasse 4–10 Medical Device D-72810 Gomaringen │ Germany 93/42/EWG Phone: +49 (0) 7072-6002-0 Fax: +49 (0) 7072-6002-33 info@bowa-medical.com │ www.bowa-medical.com...

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