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*Terms and Conditions of 24 Month Warranty The Rigel product must be registered with Rigel Medical within 30 days of purchase to be eligible for the extended 24-month warranty. Instruments must be returned to an authorised service centre complete with proof of purchase within 13 months of purchase for calibration at the current rate.
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Disposal of old product The Rigel Uni-Therm has been designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When this symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
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Statement of Conformity As the manufacturer of the apparatus listed, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Rigel Uni-Therm Electrosurgical Analyser To which the declaration relates are in conformity with the relevant clauses of the following standard: BS EN 61010-1:2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements.
Utilising a large, full colour graphical display, the Rigel Uni-Therm is a fully stand-alone electrosurgical analyser that can offer true intuitive, user friendly operation and operator safety.
Future upgrade ready – download future upgrades from the web into your tester Unpacking the Uni-Therm Carefully unpack all items from the box and ensure the following items are included: Rigel Uni-Therm Electrosurgical Analyser Mains Power Lead ...
Warnings and Cautions Before you power up - Ensure the mains switch positioned at the base panel of the Rigel Uni-Therm is set to the appropriate voltage range i.e. 230VAC or 120 VAC. Before you power up - Ensure none of the ventilation holes are covered during operation including the ones on the base panel.
Getting started The Rigel Uni-Therm has been designed to ensure that the user is able to test: quickly, easily and safely. The interfaces to the Rigel Uni-Therm have been segregated into a high-voltage area (side panel) and a safe low voltage area (front panel). This...
NB: each connection diagram has a unique reference code. eg ‘1112’ for identification. Home screen Upon power-up of the Rigel Uni-Therm, the display will be showing the HOMESCREEN; ON / P a g e R i g e l M e d i c a l U n i - T h e r m u s e r M a n u a l V 1 . 0...
The variable resistance (0 – 475 Ω) is connected to the two black connectors on the front panel. Select the REM test from the home screen shown below. During the initial REM test selection, the Rigel Uni-Therm will auto-calibrate the REM potentiometer; P a g e...
Once the calibration has completed, the REM test screen will appear; Select automatic (up or down) or manual (up or down) control by using the dedicated AUTO MAN key. This key is also used to set the limits. Once the SET LIMITS field is highlighted in green, use and press the rotary encoder to manipulate the UP and DOWN limits.
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EUT from overheating. If the selected ON / OFF time is above the 50% duty cycle (the Uni-Therm will calculate this automatically), the duty cycle factor appears in red. It’s not possible to continue without reducing the duty cycle. A valid duty cycle will appear in black.
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Press the HOLD key to freeze the reading on the screen. The test can be aborted by pressing the red STOP button on the front of the Uni-Therm. After a test is completed (either PASS or FAIL) press the green START button on the front of the Uni-Therm.
(Continuous Single Test) or at a range of loads (Power Distribution Graph). The load will vary from a start value to an end value with a number of intervals (resolution). The Rigel Uni-Therm will control the EUT by using the internal footswitch controller.
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This is done to protect the EUT from overheating. Press SHOW DIAGRAM to obtain help on the connection between the Uni-Therm and the EUT.
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The graph mode allows the user to monitor the power characteristics under a range of loads. Ensure that the power settings on the EUT do not exceed those specified in the Load Power rating Rigel Uni-Therm. Use the rotary encoder to navigate the screen. The selected field is marked with a red border, presses the rotary encoder to activate the field to allow changes.
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During the test, the EUT is connected to the external loads and then to the measuring device of the Uni-Therm (MD). The Uni-Therm will calculate the power characteristics at the set external load by measuring the HF current through the MD.
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ON time, the OFF time must be increased first in order to remain within the duty cycle limits. Press SHOW DIAGRAM to obtain help on the connection between the Uni-Therm and the EUT. Press START to confirm the settings and start the test.
AUTOMODE; In the following screen, an asset ID number can be entered using the rotary encoder, barcode scanner or a PS2 keyboard. When using the barcode scanner, ensure the barcode scanner is paired with the Rigel Uni-Therm, see chapter 5. (The Rigel Uni-Therm will only support the Seaward barcode scanner, p/n 339A923).
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Next, select the test Sequence box (push to select) and select the required test sequence. (To add new test sequences, see chapter 6.1). From the auto mode screen, press NEXT to start the sequence. In the example below, SEQUENCE2 will be used which was created in chapter 6.1.
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Either press PASS or the GREEN button to continue, The next step in SEQUENCE2 is the HF leakage test; Follow the connection instructions on the main screen and press RUN to confirm and start the HF leakage test. The next step is a custom test to instruct the user to set the output power to maximum (300W) in this example.
Check connections and confirm by pressing START. Press the GREEN button to start the test. The Rigel Uni-Therm will now activate the EUT through the foot paddle control on the front panel. During the test, the screen will update the graph after each measurement is taken.
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Restart Test will continue the test sequence from where it was interrupted. Restart Test Sequence will start the sequence from the beginning. Next Test will skip the current test and move to the next test (note that a failure will be reported for the skipped test).
4 Data Stored data can be viewed and transferred to and from the PC such as test results and power distribution reference curves. To enter the Data menu, select the MENU key (F1) from the home screen and then DATA; This leads to 3 options;...
4.2 Transfer Data The Rigel Uni-Therm is able to transfer data to and from the PC. In addition, power distribution reference curves can be uploaded to the instrument, to allow quick check of power performance against manufacturer curves.
4.3 Download data Stored data can be downloaded to the PC in several formats. To capture data as a text file (CSV), select either CSV full or CSV summary. To download the test results into Med-eBase, select the SSS format. Change the data format between Export SSS, Export CSV full, Export CSV summary, Export Test Sequences, Import results, Import Ref Graph and Import Test Sequences by pressing the OPERATION button.
Start upload by pressing F4 (Start) (refer to Med-eBase user manual for procedures on Med-eBase) When the Uni-Therm is put in the upload menu / data transfer, the Uni-Therm will appear as a removable drive. Copy the test results information into the testresults folder. The data has now been uploaded to the Uni-Therm.
4.6 Transfer test sequences Test sequences can be created on both the Rigel Uni-Therm and in Med-eBase software. Test sequences can then be shared across a number of Rigel uni-Therm’s in order to have identical configuration of test sequences. Export test sequences from the data transfer screen, select the Export Test Sequences...
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The files can then be shared between other PC’s and uploaded back into other Uni- Therms. To import the test sequence(s), put the sequence in the corresponding folder as shown above. The new test sequences will now appear in the Uni-Therm test sequence library. 28 | P a g e...
5 Bluetooth Favourites In order for the Rigel Uni-Therm to automatically connect to the correct Bluetooth accessory, details of that accessory must be stored into the Bluetooth Favourites list (pairing). The Bluetooth Favourites list comprises of two device types, each of which can store up to 3 devices of the same type.
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Favourites. Turn off or disable unused Bluetooth devices when configuring Favourites. Note Seaward and Rigel accessories do not require a PIN. When the PC requires an authorisation (some Windows version might ask), enter 0000 (four zero’s) 30 | P a g e R i g e l M e d i c a l U n i - T h e r m u s e r M a n u a l V 1 .
6.5 6.1 Test sequence The Rigel Uni-Therm can be set-up to perform automatic test sequences. These can be created by the user and can be specific to for example; manufacturers recommendations. The total number of possible test sequences is 100.
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6.1.1 Creating a new test sequence Select test sequences from the SETUP menu; Select NEW to open a new test sequence and enter a name, use the rotary encoder or USB keyboard to enter data; Select KEYBOARD to change the format from QWERTY to ABCD style;...
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note; when no individual tests are inserted, the EDIT and OPTIONS buttons are not active Start adding individual tests to the test sequence by pressing the ADD button; Highlighted the required test using the rotary encoder and press to select; Repeat the above steps until the required test sequence is completed.
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The individual tests can now be edited / configured to the specific requirements. Once an individual test has been configured, they can be copied and pasted repeatedly by selecting the OPTIONS button. Edit individual tests by selecting the required test and press EDIT; Once the selected criteria have been set, confirm by pressing the UPDATE button.
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In case the user test requires data entry such as a result, the user test can also include an engineer unit such as Ohms, Watts, Celsius etc. Confirm the entry by pressing the UPDATE button. Once the test sequence is completed, press the back arrow key and confirm the changes: The new test sequence has now been added to the test library;...
6.2 Time Date To modify the time or date including time format (12 / 24h clock), select the Time / Date option in the setup menu (see below; Press 24H to change between 12H (AM/PM) and 24H clock format. Press MM/DD to change between MM/DD and DD/MM format. Use the rotary encoder to navigate, push to activate field and change values using the rotary encoder.
6.4 Factory restore Restore instrument to factory default settings can delete all user created test sequences, reference graphs and can also be used to clear the memory. The user is given an option to select which part of the memory is being restored to the factory default. To restore factory default, select the factory restore option in the setup menu, see below;...
6.5 About The about screen shows the firmware versions and serial number of your device. Ensure you have this information available when contacting Rigel Medical for Technical Support or Service. See chapter 7.4 for more information on Service and Calibration.
7 Maintaining the Rigel Uni-Therm 7.1 Cleaning the Analyser The Rigel Uni-Therm case can be cleaned with a damp cloth with, if necessary, a small amount of mild detergent. Prevent excessive moisture around the socket panel. Do not allow liquid inside the Rigel Uni-Therm or near the sockets.
7.4 Return Instructions. For repair or calibration return the instrument to:- Rigel Medical Service Dept., p.a. CalibrationHouse Bracken Hill South West Industrial Estate Peterlee, Co. Durham SR8 2SW, England Tel : +44 (0)191 587 8739 Fax: +44 (0)191 586 0227 sales@rigelmedical.com...
Connections Variable load 0 – 5115Ω 2 x 4mm Red = Active, Black = Plate Fixed Load x 200Ω 1 x 4 mm black (common), 2 x 4 mm red Measuring device (MD) 2 x 4mm White Oscilloscope output SMB coaxial connector REM test 0-475 ohm 2 x 4 mm –...
8.3 Load Power rating Rigel Uni-Therm External Load mode Current Limit = 8 A rms No power rating (user supplied Load) Max Watts at 15sec On / 15sec Off 50% duty cycle 5 - 5115 ohms 1600 1400 1200 1000...
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Max Amps at 15sec On / 15sec Off 50% duty cycle 5 - 5115 ohms 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 1000 10000 Ohms Max Amps at 60sec On / 15sec Off duty cycle 5 - 100 ohms 5.00 4.50 4.00...
Support Contact Us Rigel Medical Contact details Rigel Medical Address details Sales and Delivery enquiries Rigel Medical Tel: +44 (0) 191 587 8730 15 - 18 Bracken Hill Fax: +44 (0) 191 586 0227 South West Industrial Estate Email: sales@rigelmedical.com...
Appendix A IEC 60601-2-2 Leakage Tests TEST CODE 1111 IEC 601-2-2 part 1, FIGURE 104 MEASUREMENT H.F. LEAKAGE CURRENT FROM A BIPOLAR ELECTRODE EARTH ISOLATED BIPOLAR ELECTRODE CUT MODE FIRST ELECTRODE TEST CODE 1112 IEC 601-2-2 part 1, FIGURE 104 MEASUREMENT H.F.
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TEST CODE 1212 IEC 601-2-2 part 1 FIGURE 103 MEASUREMENT H.F. LEAKAGE CURRENT WITH NEUTRAL ELECTRODE ISOLATED FROM EARTH AT HIGH FREQUENCY EARTH ISOLATED ESU MONO-POLAR ELECTRODE MODE NEUTRAL ELECTRODE TEST CODE 1221 IEC 601-2-2 part 1 FIGURE 103 MEASUREMENT H.F.
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TEST CODE 2121 IEC 601-2-2 part 1, FIGURE 104 MEASUREMENT H.F. LEAKAGE CURRENT FROM A BIPOLAR ELECTRODE EARTH REFERENCED ESU BIPOLAR ELECTRODE COAG MODE FIRST ELECTRODE TEST CODE 2122 IEC 601-2-2 part 1, FIGURE 104 MEASUREMENT H.F. LEAKAGE CURRENT FROM A BIPOLAR ELECTRODE EARTH REFERENCED ESU BIPOLAR ELECTRODE...
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TEST CODE 2222 IEC 601-2-2 part 1 FIGURE 101 MEASUREMENT H.F. LEAKAGE CURRENT WITH NEUTRAL ELECTRODE REFERENCED TO EARTH AND LOAD BETWEEN ELECTRODES EARTH REFERENCED MONO-POLAR ELECTRODE COAG MODE NEUTRAL ELECTRODE 49 | P a g e R i g e l M e d i c a l U n i - T h e r m u s e r M a n u a l V 1 . 0...
Appendix B IEC 60601-2-2 Power Tests TEST CODE 0110 IEC 601-2-2 part 1 FIGURE 106 MEASUREMENT OF OUTPUT POWER BI-POLAR OUTPUT USER SET LOAD RESISTANCE BI-POLAR ELECTRODE MODE BOTH ELECTRODES TEST CODE 0120 IEC 601-2-2 part 1 FIGURE 106 MEASUREMENT OF OUTPUT POWER BI-POLAR OUTPUT...
Appendix C Creating a power reference curve The Rigel Uni-Therm is able to automatically compare the measured power distribution graph against a preset template or reference curve. You will require two reference curves, one for the upper and one for the lower limits.
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Appendix D Firmware Route Map Menu Auto Mode Data View Data View test results Transfer Date Download and upload results Import reference curves Transfer test sequences BT Favourites Pair PC and barcode scanners Setup Test Sequences View, create edit test sequences Time Date Change time and date settings...
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