PREFACE This Service Guide and the equipment it describes are for qualified technicians who maintain and repair the Bovie® Specialist | PRO Electrosurgical Generator. Additional User information is available in the Bovie® Specialist | PRO Electrosurgical Generator User’s Guide. This document covers technical descriptions of the Bovie® Specialist | PRO including its physical appearance, all operator controls and indications, operational specifications, component functional descriptions (module level), diagrams of the electronic circuits used, and troubleshooting guidelines (with chart comparisons).
There is no substitute for a properly trained and vigilant medical staff. It is important that they read, understand, and follow the operating instructions supplied with this electrosurgical equipment. To promote the safe use of the Bovie® Specialist | PRO Electrosurgical Generator, please refer to the User’s Guide for standard operating precautions.
For Information Call ..............................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THE GENERATOR .................... 3 CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE ..........................3 THE BOVIE® SPECIALIST | PRO ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATOR ................. 10 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION .............................. 11 UNIT DESCRIPTION ................................12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN REPAIRING THE GENERATOR .................... 12 General Warnings, Cautions, and Notices ........................
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Controls and Indicators ............................... 43 Digital PWM Circuit ..............................43 SYSTEM LOGIC .................................. 43 BOVIE® SPECIALIST | PRO CONTROL SIGNAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS ................44 MAINTAINING THE BOVIE® SPECIALIST | PRO ...................... 46 CLEANING ..................................47 PERIODIC INSPECTION ..............................47 FUSE REPLACEMENT .................................
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Step 3 – Ship the Generator ............................59 WARRANTY................................60 BOARD DRAWINGS AND SCHEMATICS ......................... 62 HOW TO ORDER PARTS FROM BOVIE MEDICAL CORPORATION ..................63 BOVIE® SPECIALIST | PRO DESIGN BREAKDOWN & DRAWING REFERENCE ..............63 BOVIE DRAWING & SCHEMATIC PACKAGE ........................65 Bovie Medical Corporation...
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Figure 3 – 12 Fulguration mode waveform ........................38 ......................................38 Figure 3 – 13 Bipolar mode waveform ..........................39 Figure 4 – 1 Functional block diagram of the Bovie® Specialist | PRO system ..............41 Service Guide • Specialist | PRO...
THE BOVIE® SPECIALIST | PRO ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATOR This section includes the following information: Functional Description Unit Description Safety precautions when Repairing the Generator General Warnings, Cautions, and Notices Active Accessories Fire/Explosion Hazards Generator Electric Shock Hazards Servicing Cleaning CAUTIONS: Read all warnings, cautions, and instructions provided with this generator before using including those contained...
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The Bovie® Specialist | PRO is a multipurpose electrosurgical generator for use in physician’s offices and surgi-centers. It provides unsurpassed performance, ®flexibility, reliability, and user convenience in one compact package. The Bovie® Specialist | PRO Electrosurgical Generator includes digital technology. This new technology is evident in the self-checking circuitry and error code readouts.
General Warnings, Cautions, and Notices To promote the safe use of the Bovie® Specialist | PRO Electrosurgical Generator, please refer to the User’s Guide for standard operating precautions. Read all warnings, cautions, and instructions provided with this generator before using including those contained within this service guide document and the associated User Guide provided with each unit which are specific for the intended generator application of Human Use or Veterinary Use.
Fire / Explosion Hazards WARNINGS: Danger: Fire / Explosion Hazard - Do not use the Bovie® Specialist | PRO electrosurgical generator in the presence of flammable anaesthetics. Fire / Explosion Hazard - The following substances will contribute to increased fire and explosion hazards in the operating room: •...
Provide as much distance as possible between the electrosurgical generator and other electronic equipment (such as monitors). An activated electrosurgical generator may cause interference with them. NOTICE: After installing a new low voltage power supply, verify that the voltages are correct. Bovie Medical Corporation...
Cleaning WARNING: Non-flammable agents should be used for cleaning and disinfection wherever possible. Electric Shock Hazard - Always turn off and unplug the generator before cleaning. NOTICE: Do not clean the generator with abrasive cleaning or disinfectant compounds, solvents, or other materials that could scratch the panels or damage the generator.
CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND RECEPTACLES This section describes: The Front and Rear Panels Controls, Indicators, Receptacles, and Ports Bovie Medical Corporation...
Mandatory: Refer to instruction manual/guide. Defibrillator Proof Type BF Equipment RF Isolated – patient connections are isolated from earth at high frequency. Warning: Dangerous voltage. Power Switch and Handpiece Connectors Patient Return Electrode Monopolar Output Bipolar Output Bovie Medical Corporation...
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS OVERVIEW Users may control most Bovie® Specialist | PRO functions from the front panel. Each Control is plainly marked and colored on the front panel for quick reference. Volume control and a footswitch connector are located on the rear panel.
Please note that infected medical devices must be disposed of as medical/biohazard waste and cannot be included in used electronic equipment disposal/recycling programs. In addition, certain electronic products must be returned directly to Bovie Medical Corporation. Contact your Bovie® sales representative for return instructions.
All specifications are nominal and subject to change without notice. A specification referred to as “typical” is within ± 20% of a stated value at room temperature (25° C / 77° F) and a nominal input power voltage. Bovie Medical Corporation...
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS Input Power 100 – 240 VAC Mains line frequency range (nominal): 50 – 60 Hz Power consumption: 270 VA Fuses (two): 3.15A (Slow Blow) Duty Cycle Under maximum power settings and rated load conditions (Cut, 120 watt @ 500 ohm load), the generator is suitable for activation times of 10 seconds on, 30 seconds off for one hour.
Normal polarity, intact ground: < 10 μA Normal polarity, ground open: < 50 μA Source current, patient leads, all outputs Reverse polarity, ground open: < 50 μA < 50 μA Sink current at high line, all inputs Bovie Medical Corporation...
IEC 60601-2-2 specifications regarding electromagnetic compatibility. Voltage Transients (Emergency Generator Mains Transfer) The Bovie® Specialist | PRO Electrosurgical Generator operates in a safe manner when the transfer is made between line AC and an emergency generator voltage source. Service Guide • Specialist | PRO...
Bovie Medical. Otherwise, degradation of the performance of Specialist | Pro could result. Understand that only the Accessories supplied with or ordered from Bovie Medical should be used with your device. The Specialist | Pro and its accessories are not suitable for interconnection with other equipment.
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The Specialist | Pro is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment listed below. The customer or the user of the Specialist | Pro should assure that it is used in such an environment. - electromagnetic immunity Immunity test Compliance Test Level ±8kV Contact IEC 61000-4-2, Electro-Static Discharge ±15kV Air...
OUTPUT POWER CURVES Figure 3–1 and 3–2 illustrates output voltage (Vpeak) versus power setting. Figure 3–3 illustrates output power versus power setting for all modes. Figures 3–4 through 3–8 illustrate specific output power delivered to a range of load resistances for each mode. Figure 3 –...
Figure 3 – 5 Output power versus impedance for Blend mode Figure 3 – 6 Output power versus impedance for Coagulation mode Service Guide • Specialist | PRO...
Figure 3 – 7 Output power versus impedance for Fulguration mode Figure 3 – 8 Output power versus impedance for Bipolar mode Bovie Medical Corporation...
Reference Output Waveforms The following figures are the output waveforms as viewed on an oscilloscope. Figure 3 – 9 Cut mode waveform Figure 3 – 10 Blend mode waveform Service Guide • Specialist | PRO...
THEORY OF OPERATION This section includes the following information: Block diagram Functional overview of key circuits System logic Bovie® Specialist | PRO control signal inputs and outputs. Bovie Medical Corporation...
Figure 4 – 1 Functional block diagram of the Bovie® Specialist | PRO system FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF KEY CIRCUITS The following descriptions highlight the main circuits in the Bovie® Specialist | PRO Electrosurgical Generator. Power Factor Correction Circuit (PFC) The Power Factor Correction Circuit ensures lower power consumption. The circuit is used to correct the power load that is distributed to the unit’s capacitors, providing the lowest voltage required for proper operation of the unit.
When you connect a single plate patient return electrode to the unit, the Pad Sensing Module will detect if the resistance is below 25 Ω. If it is, the Bovie® Specialist | PRO will display the green single plate LED on the front of the unit.
SYSTEM LOGIC The control logic uses a Field Programmable Gate Array as the “brain” of the Bovie® Specialist | PRO Electrosurgical Generator. This system interprets all of the inputs and delivers the correct corresponding outputs. Every operation of the unit is controlled from this system.
BOVIE® SPECIALIST | PRO CONTROL SIGNAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS The following table lists the important input and output signals. From a troubleshooting standpoint, the absence (and presence) of these signals will help you isolate problems. Signal Name Description This is an input signal from the Temperature Sense Circuit...
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Signal Name Description This is an output signal from the system logic that controls relays on the main board. These relays direct which output jack receives the output RF power. HAND/FOOT_SEL The output power for monopolar modes is switchable from foot-controlled hand piece activation, to a handcontrolled (switching pencil) activation.
MAINTAINING THE BOVIE® SPECIALIST | PRO This section includes the following information: Cleaning the unit Performing periodic inspection Replacing fuses. Bovie Medical Corporation...
Do not allow fluids to enter the chassis. Do not sterilize the generator. PERIODIC INSPECTION Every six months, visually inspect the Bovie® Specialist | PRO for signs of wear or damage. In particular, look for any of the following problems: •...
If an error code was displayed, take the appropriate action(s) to correct the error condition. Inspecting the Generator If the Bovie® Specialist | PRO malfunctions, check for obvious conditions that may have caused the problem. Check the generator for visible signs of physical damage.
Lift the cover off the chassis. Save the cover and screws for later reinstallation. Visually inspect and verify that all connectors are firmly seated. Inspect each board for damaged components, wires, cracks and corrosion. Reinstall the cover by positioning the cover over the chassis, and securing the four screws. Bovie Medical Corporation...
UNDERSTANDING ERROR CODES AND AUDIO TONES The Bovie® Specialist | PRO Electrosurgical Generator includes automatic, perpetual, self-diagnostics. If the diagnostics detect an error, the system displays an error code, sounds an audible tone, and deactivates the output power. Any errors detected will shut down the RF output power.
Loose or disconnected cable between Check / connect ribbon cable from the main main board and display board board to the display board. Main board malfunction Replace the main board. Display board malfunction Replace the display board. Bovie Medical Corporation...
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Situation Possible cause Recommended action Blank or confusing LED Faulty ribbon cable between Main Check / connect ribbon cable that connects display board and Display board the display board to the main board. Display board malfunction Replace the display board. Mode buttons do not operate correctly when Loose or disconnected cable between...
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Some manufacturers offer RF choke filters for use in monitor leads. The filters reduce interference when the generator is activated and minimize the potential for an electrosurgical burn at the site of the monitor electrode. Bovie Medical Corporation...
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Situation Possible cause Recommended action Pacemaker Intermittent connections or metal-tometal 1. Check all connections to the generator. interference Sparking 2. It may be necessary to re-program the pacemaker. Current traveling from active to return 1. Use bipolar instruments, if possible. If you must use a electrode during monopolar monopolar instrument, place the patient return electrode as Electrosurgery is passing too close to...
REPAIR POLICY AND PROCEDURES Refer to this section for information on Responsibility of the manufacturer Returning the generator for service Bovie Medical Corporation...
If necessary, contact Customer Service for the proper packaging to ship the unit. Please be sure to include a reference of the Bovie Return Materials Authorization Number on the outside of the box/container. C. Ship the generator, prepaid, to the address given to you by the Bovie Medical Corporation Service Center. Service Guide • Specialist | PRO...
This warranty does not apply to any product, or part thereof, which has been repaired or altered outside Bovie Medical’s factory in a way so as, in Bovie Medical’s judgment, to affect its stability or reliability, or which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, or accident.
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This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and of all other obligations or liabilities on the part of Bovie Medical Corporation. Bovie Medical Corporation neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any other liability in connection with the sale or use of any of Bovie Medical Corporation’s products.
BOARD DRAWINGS AND SCHEMATICS This supplement contains the assembly drawings and schematics for the following printed circuit boards: Main board Display board Relay board Connector board Bovie Medical Corporation...
Our trained staff will verify the part numbers and arrange immediate delivery. The Technical Service Department can relay cost information, determine parts availability, and suggest any assembly updates available. BOVIE® SPECIALIST | PRO DESIGN BREAKDOWN & DRAWING REFERENCE PCB ASSEMBLIES...
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