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Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability Rigel Medical, part of the SEAWARD GROUP guarantees this product for a period of 1 year. The period of warranty will be effective at the day of delivery. Calibration Statement The Rigel 377 Electrosurgical Analyser is fully calibrated and found to be within the specified performance and accuracy at the time of production.
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Disposal of old product The Rigel 377 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.
EN 50082-1 (1992) Electromagnetic Compatibility. Generic Immunity Standard: IEC1000-4-2, -4-3, -4-4, -4-5 The tests have been performed in a typical configuration. This Conformity is indicated by the symbol , i.e. “Conformité Européenne” Rigel 377 Instruction Manual – Version 1.0 - 5 -...
Before you power up Ensure the mains switch positioned at the base panel of the Rigel 377 is set to the appropriate voltage range i.e. 230VAC +/- 10% or 120 VAC +/- 10%. Ensure none of the ventilation holes are covered during operation including the ones on the base panel.
The Rigel 377 Electrosurgical Analyser is a versatile bench-mounted yet portable tool, for testing the performance of electrosurgical equipment. Utilising a large, full colour graphical display, the Rigel 377 is the first fully stand-alone electrosurgical analyser that can offer true intuitive, user friendly operation and operator safety.
Stylish and rugged enclosure – with small footprint ideal for in-situ testing Graphic colour user interface - for fast and easy navigation and connection to Future upgrade ready – download future upgrades from the web into your tester Rigel 377 Instruction Manual – Version 1.0 - 8 -...
2. Getting started The Rigel 377 has been designed to ensure that the user is able to test: quickly, easily and safely. The interfaces to the Rigel 377 have been segregated into a high-voltage area (side panel) and a safe low voltage area (front panel). This arrangement also ensures that test leads carrying high frequency power are kept as short as possible, and directly facing the equipment under test.
The variable resistance (0 – 500 ) is connected to the two black connectors on the front panel. Select the REM test from the main menu shown below. Rigel 377 Instruction Manual – Version 1.0 - 11 -...
The HF Leakage test measures the HF leakage current in various test configurations (see appendix A), and compares the result to a user set pass/fail value. Select the HF LEAKAGE test from the main menu, shown below. Rigel 377 Instruction Manual – Version 1.0 - 12 -...
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Four different measurement scenarios have been described in the particular standard IEC 60601-2-2; See appendix A for all available leakage settings. Use the rotary encoder to change between the different leakage configurations. Use either the graph mode, shown below. Rigel 377 Instruction Manual – Version 1.0 - 13 -...
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Press the rotary encoder to activate the SET LOAD and LEAKAGE LIMIT return to the GRAPH mode by using the SHOW DIAGRAM fast key. The Rigel 377 could display the following details after the test. Press the HOLD key to freeze the reading on the screen.
(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 377 will control the EUT by using the internal footswitch controller.
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Rigel 377 will display continuously 377 will display the power distribution updated readings. graph. At the end of the test, toggle between GRAPH MODE and DATA by pressing the GOTO DATA fast key. Rigel 377 Instruction Manual – Version 1.0 - 16 -...
4. About This screen provides details on the Rigel 377’s firmware version Ensure you have this information available when contacting Rigel Medical for Technical Support or Service. See section 5.3 for more information on Service and Calibration. Rigel 377 Instruction Manual – Version 1.0...
Do not allow liquid inside the Rigel 377 or near the sockets. Do not use: abrasives, solvents, or alcohol. If any liquid is spilt into the Rigel 377 case, the analyser should be returned for repair, stating the cause of the defect.
By obtaining a Returns Number, your service request can be booked in advance thus reducing the down time of your equipment. When asking for a Returns Number, please quote: Instruments name and model • Serial number • Firmware version • Rigel 377 Instruction Manual – Version 1.0 - 19 -...
Remote foot switch control (CUT) 2 x 4 mm - yellow, Single relay contact Remote foot switch control (COAG) 2 x 4 mm - blue, Single relay contact USB port PC interface Rigel 377 Instruction Manual – Version 1.0 - 20 -...
Operating Temperature 15 ˚C to 35 ˚C Storage Temperature 0˚C to 50 ˚C Mains power 115/230 ±10% VAC; 48 to 66 Hz, 35 VA Fuses 2 x 1.6 A (T) ceramic Rigel 377 Instruction Manual – Version 1.0 - 21 -...
TEST CODE 1212 IEC 601-2-2 part 1 FIGURE 103 MEASUREMENT OF H.F. LEAKAGE CURRENT WITH NEUTRAL ELECTRODE ISOLATED FROM EARTH AT HIGH FREQUENCY EARTH ISOLATED ESU MONO-POLAR ELECTRODE CUT MODE NEUTRAL ELECTRODE Rigel 377 Instruction Manual – Version 1.0 - 22 -...
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COAG MODE FIRST ELECTRODE TEST CODE 2122 IEC 601-2-2 part 1, FIGURE 104 MEASUREMENT OF H.F. LEAKAGE CURRENT FROM A BIPOLAR ELECTRODE EARTH REFERENCED ESU BIPOLAR ELECTRODE COAG MODE SECOND ELECTRODE Rigel 377 Instruction Manual – Version 1.0 - 23 -...
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IEC 601-2-2 part 1 FIGURE 101 MEASUREMENT OF H.F. LEAKAGE CURRENT WITH NEUTRAL ELECTRODE REFERENCED TO EARTH AND LOAD BETWEEN ELECTRODES EARTH REFERENCED ESU MONO-POLAR ELECTRODE COAG MODE NEUTRAL ELECTRODE Rigel 377 Instruction Manual – Version 1.0 - 24 -...
ACTIVE AND NEUTRAL ELECTRODE TEST CODE 0220 IEC 601-2-2 part 1 FIGURE 105 MEASUREMENT OF OUTPUT POWER MONO-POLAR OUTPUT USER SET LOAD RESISTANCE MONO-POLAR ELECTRODE COAG MODE ACTIVE AND NEUTRAL ELECTRODE Rigel 377 Instruction Manual – Version 1.0 - 25 -...
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