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  • Page 1 Operations/Service Manual VULCAN™ Generator...

  • Page 3: Glossary Of Symbols

    Neutral (Return) Electrode Connector (Split Grounding Pad) Defibrillator Proof Type Up and Down Buttons BF Equipment Equipotentiality Temperature Range Alternating Current Humidity Non-ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation European Representative Protective Earth (ground) Service lifetime in years VULCAN™ Generator Operations/Service Manual 1061526 Rev. C...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Preface / Table of Contents Preface This manual provides the information required to operate and maintain the Smith & Nephew VULCAN™ Generator. It is essential that all the information in this manual and on the generator label is read and understood before using or maintaining the equipment.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The generator control unit is a line-voltage powered, use of electrosurgery. radiofrequency generator capable of delivering up The use of the Smith & Nephew VULCAN Generator to 200 watts of power. The generator control unit and accessories is contraindicated, when, in the...
  • Page 6 Smith & Nephew for use with • The probe cables and extension cable should the VULCAN™ Generator . Pads with a surface be positioned in such a way that contact with area of less than 20 square inches may have a the patient or other leads is avoided .

  • Page 7: Precautions

    • The Smith & Nephew VULCAN™ Generator is electrodes should be placed as far from the designed specifically for use only with Smith & surgical electrodes as possible. Needle monitoring Nephew arthroscopic radiofrequency probes.

  • Page 8: Front Panel Layout

    NEM circuit is incorrectly connected. NEM as 1, 2, , etc. Active in Temperature Control and will only illuminate when a monopolar probe is being Power Control Modes when the probe supports used. adjustment of PRESET. VULCAN™ Generator Operations/Service Manual 1061526 Rev. C...
  • Page 9 Accepts 8-pin Smith & Nephew temperature- identify the appropriate generator mode. controlled, cutting, ablation, and hemostasis probes. The Smith & Nephew VULCAN™ Extension Cable COAG Indicator (Blue Light) (REF 720969) may be used with the generator COAG illuminates when the generator control unit is control unit.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Layout

    Footswitch Connector Power Cord Connector Accommodates the generator footswitch cable The power cord connector is part of the power input supplied with the Smith & Nephew VULCAN™ module, and accommodates the hospital-grade Generator. power cord supplied with the Smith & Nephew VULCAN Generator.

  • Page 11: Preoperative Setup

    Smith & Nephew for use with equipment is properly grounded (i .e ., plugs the VULCAN™ Generator . Pads with a surface contain a ground prong) . The generator control area of less than 20 square inches may have a unit must be plugged into a hospital-grade AC lower dispersive effect .

  • Page 12: Operational Modes

    When a probe is on the front panel is illuminated and a continuous connected, the Smith & Nephew VULCAN Generator tone sounds. Contact Smith & Nephew if any system software will read the sensor and automatically adjust self-test fails.

  • Page 13: Controls And Functions

    1–200 watts or up to the preprogrammed limit Auto Probe Recognition for the probe type used. Pressing the appropriate The Smith & Nephew VULCAN™ Generator software button repeatedly will adjust the power in increments recognizes which type of Smith & Nephew probe is of 5 watts;...

  • Page 14: Instructions For Use

    CUT (left) pedal is used with cutting/ablation two-prong Valleylab plug end can be plugged probes in Power Control Mode. into the ELECTROBLADE Adaptor for use with the VULCAN™ Generator. Temperature Control Mode . Verify that the selected probe’s name is Yellow CUT pedal – inactive presented on the message display.

  • Page 15: Cleaning And Sterilization

    Extension Cable 8. During energy delivery, the generator sounds a fluctuating tone. The tone pulsates slowly while The Smith & Nephew VULCAN Extension Cable probe temperature is ramping up to the SET (REF 720969) is reusable and may be cleaned and TEMP.

  • Page 16: Service And Maintenance

    Figure . AC receptacle with fuses and/or sterilized with a sterilization method other than one approved by Smith & Nephew will incur additional costs, regardless of warranty status. VULCAN™ Generator Operations/Service Manual 1061526 Rev. C...

  • Page 17: Software Upgrades

    1. Fill the beaker with cool water (10–0° C). parts. 2. Use the thermometer to measure and record the Other than fuses, the Smith & Nephew VULCAN™ temperature of the cool water. Generator has no customer-serviceable parts. For . Turn on the control unit and connect the cable of service, please contact your representative or Smith the test TAC-S Probe.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the “Troubleshooting” section for those faults that can be corrected by the user. If a fault other than those listed occurs, contact Smith & Nephew for assistance. VULCAN™ Generator Operations/Service Manual 1061526 Rev. C...
  • Page 19 If the alarm persists, contact Smith & Nephew.* *Call Smith & Nephew Technical Support at 1-800-343-5717 in the U.S., or your local Smith & Nephew representative. VULCAN™ Generator Operations/Service Manual 1061526 Rev. C...
  • Page 20 • Check each footswitch to make sure a cord or other was activated during start- object is not interfering with the footswitch connection. • Reset the control unit by turning it off and then back on again. VULCAN™ Generator Operations/Service Manual 1061526 Rev. C...
  • Page 21 *Call Smith & Nephew Technical Support at 1-800-343-5717 in the U.S., or your local Smith & Nephew representative. VULCAN™ Generator Operations/Service Manual 1061526 Rev. C...

  • Page 22: Observed Problems

    • If patient has a history of prior surgery, scar tissue may not respond to treatment. • Patient size may be a factor. Thicker or larger treatment areas may take longer to react. VULCAN™ Generator Operations/Service Manual 1061526 Rev. C...
  • Page 23 . lf steps 1–2 do not solve the problem, replace the extension cable. . If step  does not solve the problem, replace the probe. *Call Smith & Nephew Technical Support at 1-800-343-5717 in the U.S., or your local Smith & Nephew representative. VULCAN™ Generator Operations/Service Manual 1061526 Rev. C...
  • Page 24 Check the message display to ensure that the control unit has properly detected the type of probe that is connected. Indication of an incorrect probe may be the result of either a defective cable or probe. VULCAN™ Generator Operations/Service Manual 1061526 Rev. C...

  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    (no condensation Temperature Control Mode: allowed) 20 seconds on/10 seconds off Atmospheric 500–1060 hPa 500–1060 hPa Power Control Mode: Pressure 5 seconds on/5 seconds off Set Temperature Range 15–99° C (in Temperature Control Mode) VULCAN™ Generator Operations/Service Manual 1061526 Rev. C...

  • Page 26: Ordering Information

    (country specific) includes a VULCAN Replace if evidence of deterioration is noted. Generator, country-specific power cord, footswitch, CAUTION: The Smith & Nephew VULCAN™ Generator and country-specific Operations/Service Manual. is designed specifically for use only with Smith & The International System (REF 7210869) includes a Nephew arthroscopic radiofrequency probes.

  • Page 27: Output Charts

    2 Kohms Coag Power Set (W) Power Output vs. Output Control Cut Mode 2k Ω 1k Ω 500 Ω Power 200 Ω Out (W) 100 Ω 50 Ω 25 Ω 13 Ω Power Set (W) VULCAN™ Generator Operations/Service Manual 1061526 Rev. C...

  • Page 28: Power Output Vs. Output Control Coag Mode

    Out (W) 50 Ω 25 Ω 13 Ω Power Set (W) Power Output vs. Load Resistance Full Cut Power Half Cut Full Coag Half Coag 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 Resistance (ohms) VULCAN™ Generator Operations/Service Manual 1061526 Rev. C...

  • Page 29: Guidance And Manufacturer's Declaration

    IEC 61000-- *Applies only to Smith & Nephew VULCAN Generator REF 7210812. Does not apply to Smith & Nephew VULCAN Generator REF 7209673. Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Guidance for Separation Distances* Recommended Separation Distances Between Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment and the Smith &...
  • Page 30 Note: U is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level. *Applies only to Smith & Nephew VULCAN Generator REF 7210812. Does not apply to Smith & Nephew VULCAN Generator REF 7209673. VULCAN™ Generator Operations/Service Manual...
  • Page 31 Over the frequency range 150 KHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than  V/m. *Applies only to Smith & Nephew VULCAN Generator REF 7210812. Does not apply to Smith & Nephew VULCAN Generator REF 7209673. VULCAN™ Generator Operations/Service Manual 1061526 Rev.

  • Page 32: Warranty

    Warranty Smith & Nephew products are guaranteed to be free from defects Smith & Nephew in material and workmanship for the warranty period for a particular York Science Park product, beginning from date of invoice. Refer to the current Smith & Heslington, York YO10 5DF Nephew Product Catalog or contact Smith &...

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