LIMITED WARRANTY ....................39 SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 40 NOTES ......................... 42 CALIBRATION INTERVAL To ensure the accuracy of the ESU-2300, BC Group International, Inc. recommends that it be calibrated at least once every 12 months. Calibration must be done by qualified personnel.
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The ESU-2300 is for use by skilled technical personnel only. WARNING - USE The ESU-2300 is intended for testing only and should never be used in diagnostics, treatment or any other capacity where it could come in contact with a patient.
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CAUTION - LIQUIDS Do not submerge or spill liquids on the ESU-2300. CAUTION - SERVICE The ESU-2300 is intended to be serviced only by authorized service personnel. Troubleshooting and service procedures should only be performed by qualified technical personnel. CAUTION - ENVIRONMENT...
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NOTICE – SYMBOLS Symbol Description Caution (Consult Manual for Further Information) RF Current Transformer Per European Council Directive 2002/95/EC, do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. NOTICE – ABBREVIATIONS Ampere(s) Analog to Digital Celsius Crest Factor ° degree(s) Device Under Test Digital Fast Acquisition...
Transformer output signal using a high-speed analog to digital converter. This technology allows the ESU-2300 to directly measure complex electrosurgical waveforms, and provides highly accurate and stable results not requiring interpretation. The ESU-2300 is intended to be routinely used to measure the various parameters relating to the testing and performance validation of electrosurgical generators.
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STANDARD ACCESSORIES: • BC20 – 00125 ACCESSORY KIT (TEST LEADS) • BC20 – 21105 UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY • BC20 – 41352 COMMUNICATIONS CABLE (USB) • BC20 – 41341 COMMUNICATIONS CABLE (RS232) • BC20 – 205XX STANDARD POWER ADAPTER (International Options, see Page 8 for details) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: •...
LAYOUT This section looks at the layout of the ESU-2300 and gives descriptions of the elements that are present. Large LCD Graphical Display with High Intensity Backlight Ventilation Slots (Both Sides) for efficient load resistor cooling Back Light Key Carrying...
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Dispersive Inputs Aux Test Load Jacks Banana Jacks for Banana Jacks for connection to generator use during RF patient return path leakage tests Oscilloscope Output BNC connector Loop Input Earth/Ground Banana Jack for Reference Jacks Active Input use when an Banana Jacks for Banana Jack external load...
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Accessory Kit, BC20-00125: RECQM Lead CQM Lead Dispersive (Pin) (No Pin) Lead Active Leads Jumper Leads Earth/Gound Banana Ground Lead Jack Alligator Clips...
OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION The ESU-2300 is controlled by 5 light touch keys for navigation, plus 1 light touch key for LCD display backlight control. The navigation keys allow the user to move around within the displayed parameters, select the desired options, choose a specific category and control the setup for the unit.
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DB-9 RS-232 port. Both ports can be used to connect to a PC to get measurements and remotely configure the ESU-2300. The RS-232 port is also used to update the ESU-2300 firmware. For more details on remote operation see the Communication Protocol section on page 37.
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LINE POWER A Kycon 3 position locking connector is provided for the 9 VDC external universal power supply for using the ESU-2300 with line power. When connected to line power, this connection also provides a connection for Earth/Ground. The Universal Power Supply takes a Standard Power Adapter Cable with Small Standard Product Plug and Required International Connector (See Options Below).
SCREENS DISPLAY SCREEN When the ESU-2300 is first powered up, the DISPLAY SCREEN will be shown. This screen contains one, two or five parameter DISPLAY ZONES, the LOAD SETTING and the available FUNCTION KEYS. Each Display Zone can be customized to show the desired RF measurement parameters of RMS Current (mA), RMS Voltage (mV), RMS Power (Watts), Peak Voltage (mV pk), Peak to Peak Voltage (mV Pk-Pk) or Crest Factor (CF).
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Loop Jack to the external load(s). The Dispersive Lead then goes to the other side of the external load(s). It is important to make sure that the external load resistance parameter in the ESU-2300 is set to the real value of the external load(s).
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Dispersive Jack to the external load(s). The Dispersive Lead then goes to the other side of the external load(s). It is important to make sure that the external load resistance parameter in the ESU-2300 is set to the real value of the external load(s).
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DISPLAY PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION SCREEN The parameters on the DISPLAY SCREEN can be changed by using the to enter the DISPLAY PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION SCREEN. This screen adds a highlight line to the DISPLAY SCREEN and changes the FUNCTION KEYS. Sample Display Parameters Configuration Screen with the load value highlighted Use the...
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CQM/RECQM (REM/ARM) TEST SCREEN The RECQM TEST SCREEN can be entered using the key from the DISPLAY SCREEN. Sample RECQM Test Screen Use the keys to change the value of the resistance setting. This setting ranges from 1 to 500 in 1 increments. The last FUNCTION KEY will be .
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SYSTEM SETUP SCREEN The SETUP Mode allows the user to adjust the configuration of the unit. The SETUP SCREEN can be entered using the key. Sample System Setup Screen Use the keys to highlight the parameter to change. The last FUNCTION KEY will be .
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Displays whether the unit is on battery power or Power Source line powered (Read Only) Determines the power up mode of the ESU-2300. The default mode shows a single mA parameter Defaults display. Set this parameter to custom to display...
POWER UP SETTINGS The ESU-2300 allows the user to customize the settings that the unit will have on Power Up. The “Power up with” parameter in the System Setup Menu allows for the selection of either Default or Custom selections.
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If this option is selected, the unit will power up to the dual display zone screen, which will: • Show the mA and Watts readings • Put the ESU-2300 into Internal Load mode • Use 300 ohms as the default internal load...
Device Under Test (DUT) at a given RF power setting, based on the selected internal precision test load (50 to 750 Ω in 50 Ω increments) from the ESU-2300 resistor network. The ESU-2300 should always be set to match the electrosurgical generator manufacturer’s specified test load for the mode and output waveform selected.
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Bipolar outputs: 1. Yellow Active Lead from Active Jack on ESU-2300 to DUT Bipolar Output Electrode #1. 2. Second Yellow Active Lead from Dispersive Jack on ESU-2300 to DUT Bipolar Output Electrode #2. ESU (DUT) ESU (DUT) Bipolar Bipolar Electrode #1...
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Device Under Test (DUT) at a given RF power setting, based upon an attached external load resistor. The external load resistor attached to the ESU-2300 should always be set to match the electrosurgical generator manufacturer’s specified test load for the mode and output waveform selected.
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Bipolar outputs: 1. Yellow Active Lead from Active Jack on ESU-2300 to DUT Bipolar Output Electrode #1. 2. Second Active Lead from Loop Jack on ESU-2300 to External Load. 3. External Load to DUT Bipolar Output Electrode #2. ESU (DUT)
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Device Under Test (DUT) at a given RF power setting, based on the selected internal precision test load (50 to 750 Ω in 50 Ω increments) from the ESU-2300 resistor network, in addition to series-connected external load resistor (0 to 5200 Ω in 1 Ω...
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Bipolar outputs: 1. Yellow Active Lead from Active Jack on ESU-2300 to DUT Bipolar Output Electrode #1. 2. Second Yellow Active Lead from Dispersive Jack on ESU-2300 to External Load. 3. External Load to DUT Bipolar Output Electrode #2. ESU (DUT)
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However, the ESU-2300 includes a digitally adjustable resistor, separate from the internal test load resistor network, giving the user the ability to do all testing...
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Do not enable the Electrosurgical Output at any time. Connections For CQM (continuity type): 1. CQM Lead (without pin) from CQM Jacks on side of ESU-2300 to DUT Dispersive. For RECQM (resistance type): 1. RECQM Lead (with pin) from CQM Jacks on side of ESU-2300 to DUT...
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ESU-2300 Screen RECQM SCREEN with OHMS SETTING set to the desired value. Results The DUT should be checked for appropriate alarms in both safety modes (CQM and RECQM). NOTICE – MANUFACTURER’S SPECS The user must consult the manufacturer’s manual for each DUT to determine the correct test procedures and alarm specifications to follow.
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RF LEAKAGE TEST #1 This leakage test is for testing the unloaded RF leakage to earth ground of an Isolated Output type CF electrosurgical generator from a single active, dispersive, or single bipolar lead. The test complies with IEC 601-22:2017, section 201.8.7.3.101 a) 2), figure 201.106 for monopolar tests and section 201.8.7.3.101 a) 3), figure 201.107 for bipolar tests.
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Active Electrode NOTE: When the ESU-2300 is operating on battery power it is necessary to supply an Earth/Ground reference to the unit prior to performing any RF Leakage Tests. Simply connect the Ground Lead from the Earth/Ground Jack on the right side panel of the ESU-2300 to the DUT equipotential chassis ground using the green Safety Alligator Clip.
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ESU-2300 Screen DISPLAY SCREEN with LOAD SETTING set to Internal and Load Value set to 200 ohm. Results Activate the Electrosurgical Generator Output and read the RF leakage measurement as the mA leakage readings on the DISPLAY SCREEN. These readings should be verified against the appropriate electrosurgical generator standards.
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1. Active Lead from Aux Jack on ESU-2300 to DUT Active Output. 2. Jumper Lead from Earth/Ground on ESU-2300 to Active Jack on ESU-2300. 3. Jumper Lead from Aux Jack on ESU-2300 to Dispersive Jack on ESU-2300. 4. Dispersive Lead from Dispersive Jack on ESU-2300 to DUT Dispersive.
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NOTE: Remember to disable the Electrosurgical Generator Output when testing is completed. NOTE: When the ESU-2300 is operating on battery power it is necessary to supply an Earth/Ground reference to the unit prior to performing any RF Leakage Tests. Refer to...
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Test (DUT) meets or exceeds the IEC specification. Connections 1. Active Lead from Aux Jack on ESU-2300 to DUT Active Output. 2. Jumper Lead from Earth/Ground on ESU-2300 to Aux Jack on ESU-2300. 3. Jumper Lead from Earth/Ground on ESU-2300 to Dispersive Jack on ESU-2300.
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NOTE: Remember to disable the Electrosurgical Generator Output when testing is completed. NOTE: When the ESU-2300 is operating on battery power it is necessary to supply an Earth/Ground reference to the unit prior to performing any RF Leakage Tests. Refer to...
When the measured load bank temperature goes over the Warning Temperature the “WARNING HIGH LOAD TEMPERATURE” message will be shown. The user should disable the electrosurgical generator output immediately and let the ESU-2300 cool down for a period of time.
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Disable Electrosurgery Generator Output Before Changing Load Sample Disable Output Screen If the user tries to change load resistances while the ESU-2300 detects RF power applied, the “CAUTION DISABLE ESU OUTPUT BEFORE CHANGING LOAD” message will be displayed.
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Low Battery Lockout This message will be shown when the battery voltage is too low for proper operation. When this message is displayed, the keys are locked out. Line power should be applied as soon as possible to recharge the system battery.
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL The communication protocol provides a means to completely configure and use the ESU-2300 from a PC. All the functions available through the front panel can be performed through the communication ports. All the measurements made by the ESU-2300 are accessible as well. This provides for hands free or automated operation of the ESU-2300.
ESU-2300 Communication Command Summary Subnodes Keywords Nodes Values CONFigure DISPlay x is the Screen # (1-3) and y is the Zone # (1-5). nn=0 to 5: 0= mA RMS 1= Watts RMS SxZy nn 2= mV RMS 3= mV Peak...
SPECIFICATIONS RF MEASUREMENT INPUT FREQUENCY 10 kHz to 10 MHz RANGE 20 to 2500 mA RMS RESOLUTION 1 mA RMS CURRENT ± 2.5% of Reading or± 15 mA, ACCURACY whichever is greater RANGE 400.0 W RESOLUTION 0.1 W POWER ± 4% of Reading or ± 3 W, ACCURACY whichever is greater RANGE...
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RETURN ELECTRODE MONITOR TEST LOAD 0 to 500 RANGE 1 RESOLUTION ± 2% Reading or ± 2 , whichever is greater ACCURACY CONNECTIONS 4 mm SAFETY BANANA PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL 240x64 Pixel Graphical LCD, DISPLAY White LED Backlight SETUP EEPROM, All Parameters MEMORY...
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