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Fluke Biomedical warrants this instrument against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase OR two years if at the end of your first year you send the instrument to a Fluke Biomedical service center for calibration.
Copyright Release Fluke Biomedical agrees to a limited copyright release that allows you to reproduce manuals and other printed materials for use in service training programs and other technical publications. If you would like other reproductions or distributions, submit a written request to Fluke Biomedical.
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Fluke Biomedical, we recommend using United Parcel Service, Federal Express, or Air Parcel Post. We also recommend that you insure your shipment for its actual replacement cost. Fluke Biomedical will not be responsible for lost shipments or instruments that are received in damaged condition due to improper packaging or handling.
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Restrictions and Liabilities Information in this document is subject to change and does not represent a commitment by Fluke Biomedical. Changes made to the information in this document will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. No responsibility is assumed by Fluke Biomedical for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by Fluke Biomedical, or by its affiliated dealers.
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Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ........................1 Intended Use ........................1 Safety Information ......................2 Terminology ........................5 Unpack the Product ......................5 Product Familiarization ....................5 Turn On the Product ....................... 8 Top Menus ........................8 Measurement Connections .................... 10 Footswitch Connections ....................
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QA-ES III Getting Started Manual Wireless Port......................13 Product Maintenance ..................... 14 Cleaning ........................15 Troubleshooting ......................15 Replaceable Parts ..................... 15 Accessories ......................16 General Specifications ....................16 Technical Specifications ....................17...
Introduction • Contact Quality Monitor (CQM) test The QA-ES III (or the Product) measures the • Power Distribution test automatically makes a series performance of high frequency Electrosurgery Units of Generator Output measurements at various loads (ESU) and saves test records that you can transmit to a Intended Use computer (PC).
QA-ES III Getting Started Manual Safety Information Table 1 is a list of symbols used on the Product or in this manual. A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the equipment under test.
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Electrosurgery Analyzer Safety Information • Examine the case before you use the XW Warning Product. Look for cracks or missing To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or plastic. Carefully look at the insulation personal injury, follow these guidelines: around the terminals. •...
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QA-ES III Getting Started Manual • • Use only current probes, test leads, and Remove circuit power before you adapters supplied with the Product. connect the Product in the circuit when you measure current. Connect the • Connect the common test lead before Product in series with the circuit.
Carefully unpack all items from the box and check that USB cable you have the following items: • Ansur Software CD ROM • QA-ES III Electrosurgery Analyzer Product Familiarization • Users Manual on CD Figure 1 and Table 2 describe the controls and connections on the product.
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QA-ES III Getting Started Manual QA-ES III ELECTROSURGERY ANALYZER COAG SWITCHES COMMON VARIABLE HI VARIABLE LO LOADS 5kV PEAK FIXED FIXED 400W MAX BACK hwg001.eps Figure 1. Product Controls and Connections...
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Electrosurgery Analyzer Product Familiarization Table 2. Controls and Connections Item Description Footswitch connections: CUT, COAG, COMMON CQM connection for the Contact Quality Monitor test Load connections: VARIABLE HI, VARIABLE LO, FIXED Rotary selector knob USB Device port ...
QA-ES III Getting Started Manual Top Menus Turn On the Product The Top Menus 1 and 2 have sub-menus to make Before you turn on the Product, check for damage or measurements, set up the instrument, and maintain wear. Check for adequate ventilation. The Product memory.
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Electrosurgery Analyzer Top Menus Table 3. Top Menu Controls hwg002.eps hwg003.eps Softkey Goes to Softkey Goes to Generator Output measurement menu Power Distribution measurement menu Vessel Sealing measurement menu HF Leakage measurement menu Memory menu CQM (Contact Quality Monitor) test menu Clock menu Top Menu 2 for more functions Note...
QA-ES III Getting Started Manual The footswitch feature is available during all Measurement Connections measurements and CQM tests. In continuous Connect the ESU to the Product to make measurements. measurement mode, the Product activates the footswitch See the Users Manual for more information.
Electrosurgery Analyzer Setup Communications Setup Communications USB Device Port The USB port on the Product (a Micro Type B connector) The Product has a USB Device Port for communication to connects to a USB controller port on the PC (Type A a computer (PC).
QA-ES III Getting Started Manual Device Manager Table 4. COM Port Controls (cont.) The Device Manager is a PC program that changes COM port settings. Access the Device Manager according to Function Steps your operating system, usually one of these methods: Right-click the COM port.
Electrosurgery Analyzer Setup Communications Wireless Port Select the Product and click Next. For Products with wireless functionality, the wireless port The system prompts you to compare the codes. communicates with a PC that has an 802.15 (Bluetooth) Ignore the message and continue with the next step. wireless interface.
QA-ES III Getting Started Manual Wireless Settings—For Products with wireless Product Maintenance functionality, Table 5 shows the settings. You do not need to change the default settings. Choose a method to open XW Warning Bluetooth settings: To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or •...
Ensure the Product is show the Top Menu. connected to power. 40 Inch Blue Safety Lead 4635180 (Stackable/Retractable) The Product fails during Contact Fluke Biomedical the initial self-test. Technical support. 40 Inch Yellow Safety Lead 4635198 (Stackable/Retractable) Time stamp on saved Set the clock and then turn records is not accurate.
QA-ES III Getting Started Manual Table 7. Replaceable Parts (cont.) General Specifications Fluke Biomedical Physical Item Part Number Housing ....... Metal case Size (HxWxL) ...... 14.5 cm x 35 cm x 47 cm 20 Inch Black Safety Lead 4635211 (5.75 in x 13.75 in x 18.5 in) (Stackable/Retractable) Weight .........
Variable Load ..... 10 seconds on, 30 seconds off, at (15.19) 100 W, all loads Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fluke Fixed 200 Ω Load ....10 seconds on, 30 seconds off, at could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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QA-ES III Getting Started Manual Power Load Accuracy ....±2.5 % Ranges ......0.0 W to 99.9 W Power rating ......400 W 100 W to 500 W Additional Fixed Load ..200 Ω Accuracy ...... < 10 W: ±5 % + 1 W Current, RMS ......
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