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USER MANUAL
VIO
50/100 C
®
V 1.0.x
ELECTROSURGERY
80113-101_V25087
2023-11

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL 50/100 C ® V 1.0.x ELECTROSURGERY 80113-101_V25087 2023-11...
  • Page 3 USER MANUAL 50/100 C ®...
  • Page 4 Manual may be reproduced in any form (by photocopying, microfilming or other methods) or processed, duplicated or dissemi- nated by the use of electronic systems without the written consent of Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH. The information contained in this User Manual can be changed or expanded without prior notice and without obligation on the part of Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    VIO 50 C/VIO 100 C – example accessories ....... 34...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Description of the Controls ....... . 41 Controls on the front panel.
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Error messages ......... 93 Operating error messages .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents / 106...

  • Page 9: General Instructions For Use

    This User Manual describes the normal use of the unit. Note: Report serious incidents with the product to your local dealer or Erbe. If you are a user in the European Union, also report incidents to the responsible authority in your Member State.

  • Page 10: Qualification Of User

    1 • General Instructions for Use Qualification of user For the intended use, the unit may only be operated by medical professionals who have been trained in the use of the unit or combination of units on the basis of the User Manual.

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    2 • Safety Instructions Chapter 2 Safety Instructions Safety notations DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

  • Page 12: Compliance With Safety Information

     In the event of uncertainties or if you have any questions, please contact Erbe Elektromedizin. You will find the addresses in the ad- dress list at the end of this User Manual.

  • Page 13: Risks Due To The Environment

    2 • Safety Instructions Risks due to the environment WARNING Unsuitable temperature or level of humidity during operation If you operate the unit at an unsuitable temperature or level of hu- midity, it may sustain damage, fail, or not perform properly. Risk of injury to patient and medical personnel! ...

  • Page 14: Caused By Other Equipment

    Risk of injury to patient and medical personnel. Units may fail or not function properly.  Place the unit where possible only near Erbe units or stack the unit where possible only on Erbe units.  If it is necessary to operate the unit near or stacked together with units from other manufacturers, keep as much distance as possi- ble between the units.

  • Page 15: Electric Shock

     Only connect the unit to a power supply network with proper grounding.  Use the compatible Erbe power cord (see the Accessories, Com- patible power cords chapter).  Check the power cord for damage. You must not use a damaged power cord.

  • Page 16: Fire / Explosion

     For your safety and that of the patient: Never attempt to perform repairs or make modifications yourself. Any modification will in- validate liability on the part of Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH. WARNING Connection of unit and power supply during cleaning and disinfec-...
  • Page 17 2 • Safety Instructions WARNING Flammable endogenous gases in the gastrointestinal tract Risk of explosion to the patient! Risk of burns to the user.  Extract the gases before performing electrosurgery or irrigate with CO WARNING Combustion-supporting gases, e.g. oxygen, nitrous oxide The gases can accumulate in materials like cotton wool or gauze.

  • Page 18: Burns

     For your safety and that of the patient: Never attempt to perform repairs or make modifications yourself. Any modification will in- validate liability on the part of Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH. WARNING Using unsuitable accessories Risk of injury to patient and medical personnel.
  • Page 19 2 • Safety Instructions CAUTION HF leakage current flows through metal parts The patient must not have contact with electrically conductive ob- jects. That includes metal parts of the operating table, for example. HF current can be discharged through points of contact accidentally (HF leakage current).
  • Page 20 2 • Safety Instructions WARNING Unintentional activation of the instrument Risk of burns to the patient and medical personnel!  Put instruments down in a safe place: sterile, dry, non-conductive, and easy to see. Instruments that have been put down must not come into contact with the patient, medical personnel, or com- bustible materials.
  • Page 21 2 • Safety Instructions  Put instruments down in a safe place: sterile, dry, non-conductive, and easy to see.  Instruments that have been put down must not come into contact with the patient, medical personnel, or combustible materials.  Instruments that have been put down must not come into contact with the patient, not even indirectly.
  • Page 22 2 • Safety Instructions WARNING Activation of the unit with no knowledge of active settings If the user does not understand the active settings of the unit, he can cause the patient accidental tissue damage.  Check the active settings on the display of the unit, after: switch- ing on the unit, connecting up an instrument, and changing the program.

  • Page 23: Risk Of Infection

    2 • Safety Instructions WARNING A hand-held metal instrument is touched with the active instru- ment (electrode) Risk of hand burns!  Do not touch a hand-held metal instrument with the active instru- ment. WARNING The instrument is inserted into an activated socket. The instru- ment is inserted into an adapter or a cable that is connected to an activated socket.

  • Page 24: Inadvertent Tissue Damage

    2 • Safety Instructions Inadvertent tissue damage WARNING Safety margin between the active instrument and sensitive tissue structures too narrow Adjacent structures can be damaged by the thermal effect of electro- surgery.  Ensure that there is a sufficient safety margin between the active instrument and sensitive tissue structures (e.g.
  • Page 25 2 • Safety Instructions Risk of burns for the patient under the neutral electrode!  Check in the accompanying papers of the manufacturer whether the neutral electrode is suitable for the VIO unit used.  Use only suitable neutral electrodes. ...

  • Page 26: Defective Unit

    2 • Safety Instructions WARNING Short circuit in the connecting cable or in the clip of a dual surface neutral electrode If a short circuit occurs in the connecting cable or in the clamp of a dual surface neutral electrode, the unit can no longer monitor the contact with the patient's skin.

  • Page 27: Notes

    Note: All HF sockets and the neutral electrode socket (applied parts) meet Type CF re- quirements and are protected against the effects of defibrillator discharge. Measures against smoke during Note: Erbe recommends using a smoke evacuation system, protective goggles, and a respirator. electrosurgical interventions...
  • Page 28 2 • Safety Instructions / 106...

  • Page 29: Safety Features

    Safety Features Neutral electrode monitoring The VIO 50 C/VIO 100 C is equipped with a neutral electrode monitoring system. The neutral electrode monitoring system monitors the electrical connection between the neutral electrode and the unit for single and dual surface neutral electrodes. The skin contact is also monitored for dual surface neutral electrodes.

  • Page 30: Automatic Monitoring Of The On Time

    3 • Safety Features Automatic monitoring of the ON time With proper use, a high-frequency generator is only briefly activated to carry out a cut or coagulation using a fingerswitch, pedal or AUTO START. This generally only takes a few seconds.
  • Page 31 3 • Safety Features • If a button on the electrode handle has short-circuited due to an error or has been bypassed at low resistance (e.g. due to moisture in the electrode handle) or was pressed while the power switch was switched on, this error is indicated acousti- cally and by an error number after switching on the power switch.
  • Page 32 3 • Safety Features / 106...

  • Page 33: Accessories

    Instructions are available in this chapter. The following offers an overview of example accessories for each accessory category. A complete overview is available in the Erbe accessories catalog and on the Erbe web- site. We recommend the use of Erbe accessories.

  • Page 34: Vio 50 C/Vio 100 C - Example Accessories

    4 • Accessories VIO 50 C/VIO 100 C – example accessories VIO 100 C Monopolar electrosurgical pencils, monopolar electrodes Neutral electrodes Bipolar instruments, bipolar forceps Connecting cables Adapters / 106...

  • Page 35: Compatible Instruments

    If you have an instrument without a cable, connect a suitable cable. Please see the Erbe accessories catalog for adapters and cables. Check compatibility of instrument and CUT / COAG mode WARNING Electric load on instrument too high The instrument can be damaged.
  • Page 36 500 Ω Max. HF peak voltage 900 Vp HF power limitation VIO 50 C: 1 watt to 50 watts in 1 watt steps VIO 100 C: 1 watt to 100 watts in 1 watt steps Max. power output at rated load resis- VIO 50 C: 50 watts ±...
  • Page 37 At the intersection of the vertical lines and the horizontal axis, you can read which maximum power limitation you can set on the VIO 50 C or on the VIO 100 C. In our ex- ample, you can set a maximum power limitation of 36 watts on the VIO 50 C, a maxi- mum power limitation of 72 watts on the VIO 100 C.

  • Page 38: Compatible Neutral Electrodes

    VIO used. Compatible footswitches You can connect only Erbe footswitches to the VIO. There are special footswitches for the VIO D / VIO S series and special footswitches for the VIO C series.

  • Page 39: Compatible Power Cords

    4 • Accessories Compatible power cords Use the following compatible Erbe power cords. REF no. REF no. Length, Power plug Power plug (supplied (spare amperage Erbe international with the part) designation designation unit) 51704-037 52704-037 2.5 m, 10 A 303A...
  • Page 40 4 • Accessories / 106...

  • Page 41: Description Of The Controls

    5 • Description of the Controls Chapter 5 Description of the Controls Controls on the front panel VIO 100 C Fig. 5-1 (1) Power switch Switches the unit on or off. The unit is completely disconnected from the power supply when the power plug is pulled.
  • Page 42 5 • Description of the Controls VIO 100 C Fig. 5-2 (8) Socket area (8a) Neutral electrode indicator light Display green: The monopolar socket can be activated. Display red: The monopolar socket cannot be activated. (8b) Footswitch indicator light If the connected footswitch is assigned to a socket, the corresponding footswitch in- dicator light illuminates.

  • Page 43: Controls On The Back

    5 • Description of the Controls Controls on the back Fig. 5-3 (1) Grounding terminal The grounding terminal can be used to connect the unit to the grounding of the oper- ating room as needed. (2) Footswitch socket The one pedal or two pedal footswitch VIO C can be connected to the footswitch sock- (3) Power connection The power connection is used to connect the unit to the power supply.
  • Page 44 5 • Description of the Controls / 106...

  • Page 45: Working With The Electrosurgical Unit

    6 • Working with the electrosurgical unit Chapter 6 Working with the electrosurgical unit Re this chapter Description based on a sample The unit sockets are available in various country-specific versions. In this regard, the sockets depicted are only examples of a configuration. configuration Contents of this chapter This chapter starts with an overview of the options for setting the unit.

  • Page 46: Setting Options For The Unit

    6 • Working with the electrosurgical unit Setting options for the unit Programs and program- You can choose between 2 different programs on the VIO 50 C and between 4 different programs on the VIO 100 C. parameters The programs were programmed at the factory. They can be used for certain instru- ments or instrument combinations without having to make any changes to the pro- gram parameters (see page 47).

  • Page 47: Factory Unit Settings

    6 • Working with the electrosurgical unit Factory unit settings Programs and program- The programs were programmed at the factory. They can be used for certain instru- ments or instrument combinations without having to make any changes to the pro- parameters gram parameters.
  • Page 48 30 watts 30 watts monopolar socket Resetting to factory settings An Erbe service technician can reset the program parameters to the factory settings listed in the table above as required. Important service settings • Maximum ON time: 99 seconds / 106...

  • Page 49: Checking The Unit And Accessories

     For your safety and that of the patient: Never attempt to perform repairs or make modifications yourself. Any modification will in- validate liability on the part of Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH. Connect footswitch Note: When connecting the footswitch, make sure that you insert the 4 pins on the plug of the connecting cable with the correct alignment into the corresponding con- tacts of the footswitch socket.

  • Page 50: Connect Unit And Switch On

    6 • Working with the electrosurgical unit Connect unit and switch on Make power connection Note: Use the compatible Erbe power cord (see the Accessories, Compatible power cords chapter). 1. Check that the line voltage matches the voltage specified on the unit's rating plate.

  • Page 51: Connect Neutral Electrode

     Use only suitable neutral electrode cables. To optimally utilize the unit's monitoring functions, Erbe recommends connecting a dual surface electrode, and in particular the Erbe NESSY Omega electrode. Apart from many other advantages, this electrode virtually eliminates any possibility of excessive heating of the tissue and skin at the edges of the electrode.
  • Page 52 6 • Working with the electrosurgical unit For a dual surface electrode: WARNING Connect connecting cable to the unit and test Short circuit in the connecting cable or in the clip of a dual sur- face neutral electrode If a short circuit occurs in the connecting cable or in the clamp of a dual surface neutral electrode, the unit can no longer monitor the contact with the patient's skin.
  • Page 53 6 • Working with the electrosurgical unit WARNING Incorrect application of the neutral electrode Risk of burns to the patient!  Apply the entire contact surface of the neutral electrode to a muscular part of the body with good blood circulation. ...

  • Page 54: Check Program Settings

    6 • Working with the electrosurgical unit Rectify error 1. If the indicator light is red when a single surface neutral electrode is connected, check the first two of the sources of error above and remedy the error if neces- sary.
  • Page 55 6 • Working with the electrosurgical unit Check instrument socket settings Focus View VIO 100 C Fig. 6-6 The VIO display always shows the settings of one socket only. The socket in focus (se- lected) can be identified by the illuminated focus button (4). The following settings of the socket in focus are displayed: •...

  • Page 56: Using The Unit (Cutting/Coagulation)

    6 • Working with the electrosurgical unit Using the unit (cutting/coagulation) WARNING Very long activation cycles without cooling phases The electrosurgical unit is designed and tested for a relative activa- tion time of 25% (in accordance with IEC 60601-2-2). If you per- form long activation phases without the appropriate cooling phases, there may be gradual heating under the neutral electrode or the unit may be damaged.
  • Page 57 6 • Working with the electrosurgical unit Activating with AUTO START The AUTO START function is only available for the COAG current of the bipolar socket. (available for the VIO 100 C only) The AUTO START function causes the COAG current to activate automatically after you have used a bipolar instrument to grasp the tissue to be coagulated.
  • Page 58 6 • Working with the electrosurgical unit 1. To change the CUT power limitation, press the Plus/Minus buttons next to the watt display in the CUT setting area. 2. To change the COAG power limitation, press the Plus/Minus buttons next to the watt display in the COAG setting area.

  • Page 59: Change Program Settings

    6 • Working with the electrosurgical unit Change program settings Program settings should only be made by knowledgeable personnel who are familiar with the functions of the unit in all details and are able to assess the effects of the settings selected.
  • Page 60 6 • Working with the electrosurgical unit 1. Make sure that the socket required is in focus and the mode required is set. 2. To change the CUT power limitation, press the Plus/Minus buttons next to the watt display in the CUT setting area. 3.

  • Page 61: Save Program Settings

    6 • Working with the electrosurgical unit Determine the socket in focus at Which socket is in focus at program start is determined in each program. program start If you resave a program, the socket that was in focus when saving the program is in focus each time the program is started thereafter.

  • Page 62: Change Setup Settings (Signal Volume, Display Brightness)

    6 • Working with the electrosurgical unit Change setup settings (signal volume, display brightness) 1. If your unit is on, use the power switch to turn the unit off. 2. Press and hold the top left selection button and turn the unit ON (again). VIO 100 C Once you release the selection button, setup number "1"...

  • Page 63: Change Service Settings

    8. If you want to continue using the unit after making the settings, turn the unit off and then on again. Change service settings Note: The service settings are inaccessible to the user. An Erbe service engineer can adjust/change the service settings based on your requirements. / 106...

  • Page 64: Behavior When An Error Message Appears

    6 • Working with the electrosurgical unit Behavior when an error message appears The VIO 50 C/VIO 100 C can identify various operating and system errors during op- eration. An error number is assigned to each error that appears on the display when the error occurs.

  • Page 65: Description Of Socket Hardware

    REF No. 20140-610 The socket module is suitable for the following connectors: Bipolar connector based on Erbe standard. Rear contact ring dia. 8 mm, front contact ring dia. 4 mm. Socket module BI 2 pin 22 – 28 – 8 / 4 Fig.

  • Page 66: Monopolar Socket

    REF No. 20140-623 You can connect ONE of the following connectors as required: a monopolar 3-pin con- nector; a monopolar socket based on Erbe standard; a monopolar connector dia. 4 mm to the input marked blue. Socket for neutral electrode Function The socket is used to connect a neutral electrode with monopolar modes.
  • Page 67 Fig. 7-6 REF No. 20140-642 You may connect ONE of the following plugs: Erbe neutral electrode plug with Ø 6.35 mm; neutral electrode plug with 2 pins. The socket is equipped with a slide switch that allows you to connect the plug with Ø 6.35 mm or the plug with 2 pins based on the position of the socket (see illustration above).
  • Page 68 7 • Description of socket hardware / 106...

  • Page 69: Monopolar Modes

    Rated load resistor Max. HF peak voltage 570 Vp HF power limitation VIO 50 C: 1 watt to 50 watts in 1 watt steps VIO 100 C: 1 watt to 100 watts in 1 watt steps Max. power output at rated load resis- VIO 50 C: 50 watts ±...
  • Page 70 8 • Monopolar Modes Diagrams AUTO CUT = 500 Ohm VIO 100 C VIO 50 C / VIO 100 C Power HF max. (W) Fig. 8-1 AUTO CUT VIO 50 C 50 W 25 W 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 Resistance (Ohm) Fig.
  • Page 71 8 • Monopolar Modes AUTO CUT VIO 100 C 100 W 50 W 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 Resistance (Ohm) Fig. 8-3 AUTO CUT ∞ VIO 100 C VIO 50 C Power HF max. (W) Fig. 8-4 / 106...

  • Page 72: Dry Cut

    500 Ω Max. HF peak voltage 900 Vp HF power limitation VIO 50 C: 1 watt to 50 watts in 1 watt steps VIO 100 C: 1 watt to 100 watts in 1 watt steps Max. power output at rated load resis- VIO 50 C: 50 watts ±...
  • Page 73 8 • Monopolar Modes Diagrams DRY CUT = 500 Ohm VIO 100 C VIO 50 C / VIO 100 C Power HF max. (W) Fig. 8-5 DRY CUT VIO 50 C 50 W 25 W 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 Resistance (Ohm) Fig.
  • Page 74 8 • Monopolar Modes DRY CUT VIO 100 C 100 W 50 W 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 Resistance (Ohm) Fig. 8-7 DRY CUT ∞ 1000 VIO 100 C VIO 50 C Power HF max. (W) Fig. 8-8 / 106...

  • Page 75: Soft Coag

    100 Ω Max. HF peak voltage 190 Vp HF power limitation VIO 50 C: 1 watt to 50 watts in 1 watt steps VIO 100 C: 1 watt to 80 watts in 1 watt steps Max. power output at rated load resis- VIO 50 C: 50 watts ±...
  • Page 76 8 • Monopolar Modes Diagrams SOFT COAG = 100 Ohm VIO 100 C VIO 50 C / VIO 100 C Power HF max. (W) Fig. 8-9 SOFT COAG VIO 50 C 50 W 25 W 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 Resistance (Ohm) Fig.
  • Page 77 8 • Monopolar Modes SOFT COAG VIO 100 C 80 W 40 W 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 Resistance (Ohm) Fig. 8-11 SOFT COAG ∞ VIO 100 C VIO 50 C Power HF max. (W) Fig. 8-12 / 106...

  • Page 78: Forced Coag

    Max. power output at rated load resis- 50 watts ± 20 % Max. RMS current (maximum HF output 160 mA current in normal use) Diagrams FORCED COAG = 500 Ohm VIO 50 C / VIO 100 C Power HF max. (W) Fig. 8-13 / 106...
  • Page 79 8 • Monopolar Modes FORCED COAG VIO 50 C / VIO 100 C 50 W 25 W 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 Resistance (Ohm) Fig. 8-14 FORCED COAG ∞ 1400 1200 1000 VIO 50 C / VIO 100 C Power HF max.
  • Page 80 8 • Monopolar Modes / 106...

  • Page 81: Bipolar Modes

    100 Ω Max. HF peak voltage 190 Vp HF power limitation VIO 50 C: 1 watt to 50 watts in 1 watt steps VIO 100 C: 1 watt to 80 watts in 1 watt steps Max. power output at rated load resis- VIO 50 C: 50 watts ±...
  • Page 82 9 • Bipolar Modes Diagrams BIPOLAR SOFT = 100 Ohm VIO 100 C VIO 50 C / VIO 100 C Power HF max. (W) Fig. 9-1 BIPOLAR SOFT VIO 50 C 50 W 25 W 1000 Resistance (Ohm) Fig. 9-2...
  • Page 83 9 • Bipolar Modes BIPOLAR SOFT VIO 100 C 80 W 40 W 900 1000 Resistance (Ohm) Fig. 9-3 BIPOLAR SOFT ∞ VIO 100 C VIO 50 C Power HF max. (W) Fig. 9-4 / 106...
  • Page 84 9 • Bipolar Modes / 106...

  • Page 85: Installation

    10 • Installation Chapter 10 Installation Safety Instructions Ambient conditions WARNING Ignition of anesthetics, skin cleansers, and disinfectants in poten- tially explosive atmospheres If you place the unit in a potentially explosive atmosphere, anesthet- ics, skin cleansers, and disinfectants can ignite. Risk of fire and explosion to the patient and medical personnel! Risk of damage to property.
  • Page 86  Only connect the unit to a power supply network with proper grounding.  Use the compatible Erbe power cord (see the Accessories, Com- patible power cords chapter).  Check the power cord for damage. You must not use a damaged power cord.

  • Page 87: Installing The Unit On A Systemcarrier Compact

     For your safety and that of the patient: Never attempt to perform repairs or make modifications yourself. Any modification will in- validate liability on the part of Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH. Access to the power cord Note: Install the unit such that the power cord could be easily disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 88 10 • Installation Note: When connecting the footswitch, make sure that you insert the 4 pins on the plug of the connecting cable with the correct alignment into the corresponding con- tacts of the footswitch socket. 3. Connect the one pedal or two pedal footswitch VIO C to the footswitch socket (2). Fig.

  • Page 89: Cleaning And Disinfection

    11 • Cleaning and disinfection Chapter 11 Cleaning and disinfection Safety Instructions WARNING The unit is contaminated Risk of infection to the patient and medical personnel.  Follow the instructions for cleaning and disinfecting the unit. WARNING Alternate use of disinfectant solutions based on different active ingredients The agents may affect one another.

  • Page 90: Selecting A Suitable Cleaning And Disinfection Agent

    11 • Cleaning and disinfection WARNING Penetration of fluid into the unit during operation or when clean- ing the unit Risk of electric shock to the medical personnel. The unit may become damaged and fail.  Make sure no liquid can penetrate the unit. ...

  • Page 91: Cleaning

    Germany. Leave the disinfection solution to work for one minute, making sure it is vis- ibly wetted. Erbe recommends this processing procedure. Other equivalent procedures are possi- ble. The user must ensure that the procedures used are suitable by means of suitable measures (e.g., validation, routine monitoring, check of material compatibility).
  • Page 92 11 • Cleaning and disinfection / 106...

  • Page 93: Error Messages

    12 • Error messages Chapter 12 Error messages The VIO 50 C/VIO 100 C can identify various operating and system errors during op- eration. An error number is assigned to each error that appears on the display when the error occurs.

  • Page 94: System Error Messages

    A button was pressed during start-up. Do not press any button during start-up. The messages can also appear if the keyboard is Switch unit off and back on. If the error persists, defective. inform the Erbe service department. System error messages Description Action System error.

  • Page 95: General Technical Data

    13 • General Technical Data Chapter 13 General Technical Data Power connection Rated supply voltage 100 V to 240 V (± 10 %) Rated supply frequency 50 / 60 Hz Line current Max. 2.0 A Power input in standby mode <...
  • Page 96 13 • General Technical Data Acclimatizing If the unit has been stored or transported at temperatures below +10 °C or above +40 °C, the unit will require approx. 3 hours to acclimatize at room temperature. Standards Classification according to EC Directive 93/42/EEC II b Classification according to Regulation (EU) 2017/745 II b...

  • Page 97: Notes On Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    Risk of injury to patient and medical personnel. Units may fail or not function properly.  Place the unit where possible only near Erbe units or stack the unit where possible only on Erbe units. / 106...
  • Page 98 14 • Notes on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)  If it is necessary to operate the unit near or stacked together with units from other manufacturers, keep as much distance as possi- ble between the units. Check whether the units are affecting each other: Are the units behaving unusually? Are faults occurring? If yes, increase the distance between the units.
  • Page 99 14 • Notes on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic immunity The unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the unit should ensure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IEC 60601-1-2 test level Compliance level...
  • Page 100 14 • Notes on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic immunity The unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The user of the unit should ensure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IEC 60601-1-2 test Compliance level...
  • Page 101 EMC-relevant accessories refers to the cable specified. The cable can affect the unit’s electromagnetic interference or the electromagnetic immunity of the unit. b) When connecting Erbe instruments and neutral electrodes, the overall cord length increases by max. 0.5 m. Operating environment For the intended use, the unit may only be operated in premises used for medical pur- poses.
  • Page 102 14 • Notes on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) / 106...

  • Page 103: Maintenance, Customer Service, Warranty, Disposal

    Modifications and repairs may only be undertaken by Erbe or by persons expressly au- thorized by Erbe. Erbe accepts no liability if modifications and repairs to the unit or accessories are made by unauthorized persons. This will also invalidate the warranty.

  • Page 104: Warranty

    EU Directive 2012/19/EU of 07/04/2012, WEEE. In non-EU countries the local regulations must be observed. If you have any questions about disposal of the product, please contact Erbe Elektro- medizin or your local distributor. / 106...

  • Page 105: Symbols

    16 • Symbols Chapter 16 Symbols Individual details of the symbols in this chapter may deviate from your product. Not all symbols may necessarily appear on your unit or its packaging. Symbol Explanation Caution: Before switching the unit on or performing another action related to the unit, read the safety instructions in the User Manual.
  • Page 106 16 • Symbols Symbol Explanation Foot switch Erbe Communication Bus Used to exchange data between Erbe units. Equipotentiality Refers to the grounding terminal. Off, On Defibrillation-proof type CF applied part The applied parts of the unit (e.g. instrument sockets) are pro- tected against the effects of defibrillator discharge.

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