Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 Safety information Classification of the safety information 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.
Connect the unit to a properly installed grounded power outlet. Only connect the unit using an Erbe power cord (see the user manual for REF numbers). Alternatively: power cables with a length of no more than 5 m can be used in accordance with country/region requirements, e.g.
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1 • Safety information WARNING Open unit intentionally carrying voltage for servicing work. Risk of electric shock and resulting consequential injuries. The unit/objects in the vicinity of the unit can be damaged. Under no circumstances should you touch live compo- ...
System adjustments, modifications, and repair work may only be performed by Erbe or persons trained and autho- rized by Erbe. If any unauthorized work as stated above is performed, Erbe accepts no liability and warranty rights become void.
2 • Modifications CHAPTER 2 Modifications From version 1.3.x Hardware Component affected Description of the modification New UGM From software version 1.3.1 a new Universal Generator Module is installed. The design modification has an impact on the spare parts order. Software Component affected Description of the modification...
3 • Controls CHAPTER 3 Controls Note: This chapter contains an overview of the controls of the unit(s). The relevant User Manual for the unit(s), knowledge of which is assumed for servicing work, provides detailed information about how to use the unit(s). Controls at the front Fig.
3 • Controls Controls at the rear Fig. 3-2 Footswitch sockets ECB sockets (Erbe Communication Bus) Grounding terminal pin Power supply module with fuses and cover / 132...
4 • Technical Data CHAPTER 4 Technical Data Power connection Rated supply voltage 100 – 120 VAC (±10%) / 220 – 240 VAC (±10%) Rated supply frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz Line current (averaged) max. 6.3 A / 2.5 A Power input in standby mode <...
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4 • Technical Data Ethernet Ethernet optional (deactivated as standard) Dimensions and weight Width x height x depth 415 x 215 x 375 mm (16.3" x 8.5" x 14.8") Weight 12 kg (26 lbs. 7 oz.) Display size 10.4 inch Ambient conditions for transport and storage of unit Temperature -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F)
5 • Circuit Descriptions Description of the various assemblies UI = User Interface The User Interface provides an interface for the user (in terms of operating the unit). In this respect, the user interface is comprised of several differ- ent components. The specific tasks of the individual components are: GUI component •...
5 • Circuit Descriptions IIM – Instrument Interface Module The Instrument Interface Module is used to connect electrosurgical instru- ments to the electrosurgical system. In this respect, the IIM performs the following specific tasks: • Resistance-based activation detection • Half-wave (diode)-based activation detection •...
5 • Circuit Descriptions MCM – Measure Control Module The Measure Control Module ensures the required types of HF current. In this respect, the MCM performs the following specific tasks: • Measurement of the HF output voltage, and of the HF output current •...
For the connection of external modules, the CAN hub is connected to the SCM. The CAN hub makes the 1 CAN bus connection port available to 5 external connection ports (2 footswitches, 2 ECBs = Erbe Communication Bus, 1 IO card). NS – Nerve Stimulator The Nerve Stimulator module provides a nerve stimulation signal at every socket.
6 • System settings and "Service" menu CHAPTER 6 System settings and "Service" menu General information System settings This unit has two levels for changing system settings. The first level can be accessed by users and service personnel. The second level can only be ac- cessed by service personnel.
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6 • System settings and "Service" menu Setting Available from Description Argon V 1.1.x Automatic irrigation: plasma Once it has been plugged into the APC socket, the instrument is auto- module APC matically irrigated with gas / an instrument that has already been plugged into the APC socket is automatically irrigated with gas when the unit starts up.
6 • System settings and "Service" menu Overview of system settings 2: Protected settings Only accessible for service personnel. Password-protected. Setting Available Description from Maximum activa- V 1.1.x This setting determines the period of time after which activation auto- tion time matically terminates.
V 1.1.x GUI: Graphical User Interface. V 1.1.x IIM1 to 6: Instrument Interface Module, slot 1 to 6 (Slots counted from top to bottom, VIO 3: 1 to 4, APC 3: 5 to 6). V 1.1.x NE: Return electrode. V 1.1.x PSU: Power Supply Unit.
6 • System settings and "Service" menu Calling up system settings Fig. 6-1 Calling up 1. Call up the "Menu" screen. <Further settings> 2. Call up <Further settings>. The unit shows all settings that can be modified without a password. Calling up 1.
6 • System settings and "Service" menu Calling up the "Service" menu Fig. 6-2 1. Call up the "Menu" screen. 2. Call up <Service>. 3. Enter the password VIO3 and confirm with <Entry>. The unit shows all service settings. / 132...
System adjustments, modifications, and repair work may only be performed by Erbe or persons trained and autho- rized by Erbe. If any unauthorized work as stated above is performed, Erbe accepts no liability and warranty rights become void.
7 • Remedying malfunctions ERROR list as at: 11/2023 APC/APC-A error Display on the unit: APC or APC-A, detecting module: GCM Error code Description Additional information Action CRC check triggers an Restart the unit. If the alarm. error occurs again, repro- gram the unit.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: APC or APC-A, detecting module: GCM Error code Description Additional information Action Operating voltage Check PSU, interconnec- 12 V is faulty. tion, and GCM. Operating voltage Restart the unit. If the 5 Vcan is faulty. error occurs again, check the GCM.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: APC or APC-A, detecting module: GCM Error code Description Additional information Action PowerOnSelfcheck: Check GFS and GCM, Error during offset correc- replace defective assem- tion of amplified differen- bly. tial pressure sensor. SelfCheck: Check GFS and GCM, Mass flow sensor error.
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If the advisory message index for detailed errors. error memory, only PoDED persists and can be repro- is sent. duced, notify Erbe Service. EEPROM handler – no Not saved by GCM in the If the advisory message handler. error memory, only PoDED persists and can be repro- is sent.
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If the advisory message callback. error memory, only PoDED persists and can be repro- is sent. duced, notify Erbe Service. EEPROM handler – no Not saved by GCM in the If the advisory message callback for EEPROM read. error memory, only PoDED persists and can be repro- is sent.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: APC or APC-A, detecting module: GCM Error code Description Additional information Action CAN error in physical layer Not saved by GCM in the If the advisory message – CRC error. error memory, only PoDED persists and can be repro- is sent.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: APC or APC-A, detecting module: GCM Error code Description Additional information Action APC-A Output pressure > 2 bar Check the accessories. (rel) during activation. If the error occurs again, [Instrument blockage?] check APC socket, hose connections, pneumatic block and GFS.
7 • Remedying malfunctions G/G-A error Display on the unit: G or G-A, detecting module: UGM Error code Description Additional information Action CRC check triggers an Restart the unit. If the alarm. error occurs again, repro- gram the unit. Oscillator clock fault. From V 1.1.x.
Note: I errors are output with the identification number of the originating socket slots = I X (slots are counted from top to bottom -> VIO 3: 1, 2, 3, 4, APC 3: 5, 6). The NE slot is not included during counting as this assembly generates its own error messages (see N errors).
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IIM and socket. 1-wire, type incorrectly Check the accessories. If detected. the error persists, check IIM and socket. 1-wire, no Erbe instru- Check the accessories. If ment. the error persists, check IIM and socket. Short circuit, IK (instru- Check the accessories. If ment recognition) line.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: I or I-A, detecting module: IIM Error code Description Additional information Action Protocol version not com- From V 1.1.x. Check the accessories. If patible with 1-wire. the error persists, check IIM and socket. One or more buttons Check the accessories.
7 • Remedying malfunctions M/M-A error Display on the unit: M or M-A, detecting module: MCM Error code Description Additional information Action CRC check of the program Restart the unit. If the code in the boot loader error occurs again, repro- signals an error.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: M or M-A, detecting module: MCM Error code Description Additional information Action Software execution error Software execution error. Restart the unit. If the when calling the Count- error occurs again, repro- DownTimer. gram the unit.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: M or M-A, detecting module: MCM Error code Description Additional information Action Offset error of the PSU The offset of the voltage Check PSU. voltage value. sensor or of the PSUADC voltage input is outside the default value.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: M or M-A, detecting module: MCM Error code Description Additional information Action UGM discharge circuit Activation defect of the Check UGM and PSU. permanently off. discharge transistor. Short circuit at HF output Check UGM.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: M or M-A, detecting module: MCM Error code Description Additional information Action Short circuit during HF Short circuit at HF current Check UGM. current measurement. sensor or at HFADC cur- rent input. HF voltage value on the Defect of the HF voltage Check UGM.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: M or M-A, detecting module: MCM Error code Description Additional information Action Nominal voltage of the Similar error pattern as in Check PSU and UGM. power supply unit reaches the case of continuous the maximum for the acti- modes and error 39.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: M or M-A, detecting module: MCM Error code Description Additional information Action highCUT, bipolar (no load): Ensure that NaCl solution Instrument not dipped is used as the irrigation into NaCl solution or solution.
7 • Remedying malfunctions N/N-A error Display on the unit: N or N-A, detecting module: NM Error code Description Additional information Action CRC check triggers an Restart the unit. If the alarm. error occurs again, repro- gram the unit. ErrorHandler Buffer Over- Restart the unit.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: N or N-A, detecting module: NM Error code Description Additional information Action EEPROM CRC is faulty. CRC of the offset parame- Restart the unit. If the ters does not match. error occurs again, check the NM.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: N or N-A, detecting module: NM Error code Description Additional information Action HF 2 current sensor is Measured value detection Check NM. faulty. signals invalid values at sensor NE2. Faulty circuit. Solid state relay not con- Check NM.
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ERROR handler – no valid Is not output as a warning If the advisory message index for detailed errors. by the NM, only sent as an persists and can be repro- entry to Chrono. duced, notify Erbe Service. / 132...
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If the advisory message handler. by the NM, only sent as an persists and can be repro- entry to Chrono. duced, notify Erbe Service. EEPROM handler – no Is not output as a warning If the advisory message valid handler.
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CAN protocol violation as If the advisory message – bit stuff error. no stuff bit was received. persists and can be repro- duced, notify Erbe Service. CAN error in physical layer CRC of the CAN message If the advisory message – CRC error.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: N or N-A, detecting module: NM Error code Description Additional information Action NESSY: Symmetry error. Check the alignment of the return electrode. Fol- low the information pro- vided in the User Manual. If the error persists, check the return electrode accessories and NM.
7 • Remedying malfunctions P/P-A error Display on the unit: P or P-A, detecting module: PSU Error code Description Additional information Action CRC check triggers an Restart the unit. If the alarm. error occurs again, repro- gram the unit. ErrorHandler Buffer Over- Restart the unit.
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If the advisory message index for detailed errors. by the PSU, only sent as persists and can be repro- an entry to Chrono. duced, notify Erbe Service. EEPROM handler – no Is not output as a warning If the advisory message handler.
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If the advisory message valid address. by the PSU, only sent as persists and can be repro- an entry to Chrono. duced, notify Erbe Service. EEPROM handler – no Is not output as a warning If the advisory message callback.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: P or P-A, detecting module: PSU Error code Description Additional information Action CAN error in physical layer Is not output as a warning If the advisory message – stuck at dominant by the PSU, only saved in persists and can be repro- (dominant bus level too the EEPROM.
7 • Remedying malfunctions S/S-A error Display on the unit: S or S-A, detecting module: SCM Error code Description Additional information Action Checksum calculation Faulty software. Restart the unit. If the application check triggers error occurs again, repro- an alarm. gram the unit.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: S or S-A, detecting module: SCM Error code Description Additional information Action Power failure. Faulty unit power supply. Check supply input volt- age, power cord and sup- ply input module. If the error persists, replace the PSU.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: S or S-A, detecting module: SCM Error code Description Additional information Action Module X in invalid state Restart the unit. If the at boot. error occurs again, check the affected module. Module X Selfcheck error Restart the unit.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: S or S-A, detecting module: SCM Error code Description Additional information Action Second signal detected Unsupported unit con- An incompatible module with higher priority. nected to the ECB. was connected to the sys- tem.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: S or S-A, detecting module: SCM Error code Description Additional information Action Occurs when a modified Check whether all config- socket configuration has ured sockets in the sys- been detected. (e.g. due tem have been correctly to replacement or retrofit- detected.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: S or S-A, detecting module: SCM Error code Description Additional information Action No footswitch assigned on Assign footswitch. activation. No mode for activation Set mode. source assigned on acti- vation. Where the end of activa- Terminate activation and tion is regular, a new grip the tissue again.
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7 • Remedying malfunctions Display on the unit: S or S-A, detecting module: SCM Error code Description Additional information Action One pedal ReMode Information, no fault con- footswitch disconnected. dition. Two pedal ReMode Information, no fault con- footswitch ready for oper- dition.
7 • Remedying malfunctions U/U-A error Display on the unit: U or U-A, detecting module: UI Error code Description Additional information Action DCB communication time- It has taken too long for Check control unit, cables, out. the Data/Device Control and mainboard. Block to receive a mes- sage from the SCM during activation.
The technical safety check is an extensive preventative test that verifies various aspects of the device. Functional testing is required to ensure that the device is safe and ready for operation. Erbe documentation can be pro- vided with current specifications. Testing must be performed per manufac- turers’...
8 • Maintenance and servicing Technical safety check For this unit the following technical safety checks have been stipulated: • Visual inspection of Unit, Accessories, User Manual, and Labels • Testing the grounded conductor as per IEC 62353 • Leakage current testing as per IEC 62353 •...
10 • Circuit and Component diagrams CHAPTER 10 Circuit and Component diagrams German English CAN-Buchsenplatine (Signale und CAN socket board (signals and Spannungen werden auf MB erze- voltages are generated on the ugt) Fußschalter-Buchsenplatine (Sig- Footswitch socket board (signals nale und Spannungen werden auf and voltages are generated on the MB erzeugt) Fußschalter Buchsen...
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