SERVICE MANUAL

VIO® 300 D VIO® 200 D

V 2.1.x V 2.1.x
V 2.2.x V 2.2.x
V 2.3.x V 2.3.x
V 2.7.x
V 2.8.x

ELECTROSURGERY 80116-287 2018-09

SERVICE MANUAL
VIO® 300 D
VIO® 200 D
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Service Manual Art. No. 80116-287

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 Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Classification of the safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Knowledge of the User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Protection from the risk of electric shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Electrostatically sensitive components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Liability and warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2 Modifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
From VIO version 2.2.x .............................................. 9
From VIO version 2.3.x .............................................. 9
From VIO version 2.7.x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
From VIO version 2.8.x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Controls at the front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Controls at the rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Overview of settings for Setup level 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Overview of settings for Setup level 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Call up Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Change settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

6 Remedying malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ERROR list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Abbreviations of Error displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
A/E-Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
B-Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
C-Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
D-Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
F-Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
2,3,5,6-Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4 (NE)-Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
9-Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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7 Maintenance and servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Who is allowed to perform servicing and maintenance work? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
What is a technical safety check?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
How often does a technical safety check have to be performed? . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Technical safety check – step by step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Testing and measuring equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
User manual and visual inspections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Tests to be conducted in accordance with the national specifications
and regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
DC resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Performance tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Footswitch activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Fingerswitch activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Instrument recognition multifunction sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Automatic start mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Automatic stop mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Spark monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
HF power output CUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
HF power output COAGULATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Performance test upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Monitor circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Bipolar resection adapter (VIO 300 D from V 2.2.x only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

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 1 • Safety information

CHAPTER 1
Safety information

Classification of the safety information

WARNING! The WARNING! safety indication refers to a risk of personal injury.

CAUTION! The CAUTION! safety indication refers to a risk of damage to property.

ATTENTION! The ATTENTION! safety indication refers to a risk which can cause
equipment to become unserviceable.

IMPORTANT! The IMPORTANT! designation indicates application information and

other particularly important information.

Knowledge of the User Manual

The user manuals relating to the units form part of this service manual. Fa-
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miliarity with the user manuals, in particular the procedures for setting up,
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commissioning and handling described in the manuals, is a prerequisite for

the performance of servicing work.

Protection from the risk of electric shock

WARNING! The supply voltage must match the voltage specified on the rating
plate. Connect the unit / the equipment cart to a properly installed
grounded outlet. Only use the Erbe power cord or an equivalent power
cord for this purpose. The power cord must bear the national test sym-
bol.

For safety reasons, multiple outlets and extension cords should not be
used. If their use is unavoidable, they also must be provided with proper
grounding.

WARNING! Unplug the power cord from the outlet before exchanging parts of the
unit or cleaning it.

WARNING! Do not plug a wet power cord into the unit or into an outlet.

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1 • Safety information

WARNING! Do not touch any unprotected wires or conductive surfaces while the
unit is opened and under voltage.

WARNING! Blown line fuses may only be replaced by a competent technician. Only
replacement fuses of the rating specified on the unit's name plate may
be used. Before resuming operation the unit must be subjected to a
performance test by a competent technician.

Electrostatically sensitive components

CAUTION! This unit contains electrostatically sensitive components. Work at an
anti-static workplace while repairing the unit. Wear a grounding arm-
band while working with electrostatically sensitive components. Hold
the circuit boards by their non-conducting corners. Use an anti-static
container for transporting electrostatically sensitive components and
the circuit boards.

Liability and warranty

ATTENTION! Adjustments, tests, modifications, maintenance and repair work may
only be performed by Erbe or persons trained by Erbe. If the work is not
performed by trained persons, Erbe accepts no liability and warranty
rights become void.

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It is recommended that the technical safety check also be performed by
Erbe or persons trained by Erbe.

ATTENTION! Only use original Erbe spare parts. The manufacturer accepts no liability
and the warranty rights becomes void if original spare parts are not
used.

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 2 • Modifications

CHAPTER 2
Modifications

From VIO version 2.2.x

Hardware
No changes

Software
Component affected Description of the modification

Bipolar resection adapter The bipolar resection adapter can be connected to the multifuc-
tion socket on the VIO. Supplement to the safety check to test the
bipolar resection adapter.
Setup 2 settings New setup setting ° modes
Generator adjustment Generator adjustment is possible without APC 2.
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From VIO version 2.3.x

Hardware
No changes

Software
Component affected Description of the modification

Setup 2 settings New setup setting AUTO START Limit

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2 • Modifications

From VIO version 2.7.x

Hardware
No changes

Software
Component affected Description of the modification

Setup 2 settings New setup setting BiCision SC Info.

From VIO version 2.8.x

Hardware
No changes

Software

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VIO module New mode/new upgrade (only relevant for VIO 300 D):
BiTherm -> enables the use of the HYBRIDtherm application (=
combination of VIO 300 D + ERBECRYO 2 + HYBRIDtherm instru-
ment).
ERROR list B error now includes HYBRIDtherm messages.

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 3 • Controls

CHAPTER 3
Controls

IMPORTANT! This chapter contains an overview of the controls of the unit(s). The rel-
evant 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

12
ERBE 16
VIO 300 D

17
2 6 13

3 7
14
4 8 11
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5 9 15
1
F

10
18

Fig. 3-1

1 Power Switch
2–9 Selection buttons
10 Up/Down buttons
11 Enter button
12–15 Focus buttons
16 Pilot lamps for footswitches
17 Pilot lamp for AUTO START
18 Pilot lamps for neutral electrodes

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Controls at the rear

ECB

1 2 3 4

Fig. 3-2

1 Footswitch sockets
2 ECB socket (Erbe Communication Bus)
3 Potential equalization terminal

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4 Power supply module with fuses

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 4 • Technical Data

CHAPTER 4
Technical Data

Power connection

Rated supply voltage 100 V – 120 V ± 10 % 220 V – 240 V ± 10 %

Rated supply frequency 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz
Line current 8A 4A
Power input in standby mode 40 watts 40 watts
Power input with max. HF output 500 watts / 920 VA 500 watts / 920 VA
Terminal for grounding (potential equal- yes yes
ization)
Power fuses T 8 A H / 250 V T 4 A H / 250 V

Operating mode

Intermittent operation ON time 25% (e.g. activated for 10 sec. / deacti-

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Dimensions and weight

Width x height x depth 410 x 165 x 380 mm

Weight 9.5 kg

Ambient conditions for transport and storage of unit

Temperature -40 °C to +70 °C

Relative humidity 10 % – 95 %

Ambient conditions for operation of the unit

Temperature +10°C to +40°C

Relative humidity 15% - 80%, non-condensing

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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

Protection class as per EN 60 601-1 I
Type as per EN 60 601-1 CF

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 5 • Setup

CHAPTER 5
Setup

General information
This unit has two Setup levels. The first level is accessible to users and ser-
vice staff. The second level is only for use by the service staff.

Overview of settings for Setup level 1

Accessible to users and service personnel.

Setting Available from Description

Brightness V 2.1.x Setting the display brightness in 16 levels.

System vol- V 2.1.x Setting the volume of activation tones in 16 levels. The activation
ume tones must be clearly audible!
Key volume V 2.1.x Setting the button volume in 16 levels.
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Viewing V 2.1.x Rough graduation of display brightness in 3 levels.

angle
Power  V 2.1.x A bar diagram is shown on the display on activation of the output indi-
display cator. 
The bar diagram provides a dynamic display of the delivered output
during activation. At the end of activation, Pmax shows the maximum
delivered output, and Pavg the mean value of the delivered output over
the activation period.
The green line in the bar diagram represents the power limitation
selected.
Display V 2.1.x Display of maximum HF voltage [Vp] on activation of the unit. In the
UpMax user manual for the instrument or on the instrument itself the maxi-
mum electrical capacity is given in [Vp]. If the HF voltage exceeds the
capacity of the instrument, the instrument may be damaged. Select a
reduced effect to avoid this.
AUTO V 2.1.x Input of start delay for the AUTO START function. 
START 1 The start delay value for AUTO START 1 depends on the value entered
for AUTO START 2 but is always below the start delay value of AUTO
START 2. 
A start delay between 0.0 and 9.5 s is possible.

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Setting Available from Description

AUTO V 2.1.x Input of start delay for the AUTO START function.
START 2 The start delay value for AUTO START 2 depends on the value entered
for AUTO START 1 but is always above the start delay value of AUTO
START 1. 
A start delay between 0.1 and 10 s is possible.
Service pro- V 2.1.x This menu item leads to the second Setup level.
gram

Overview of settings for Setup level 2

Only accessible for service personnel. Password-protected.

IMPORTANT! This setup menu is only available in English depending on the language
setting selected on the unit.

Setting Available from Description

Date V 2.1.x Self-explanatory.

Time V 2.1.x Self-explanatory.
Identifier V 2.1.x Enter an label/identifier for the unit. The specified identifier is dis-
played on the input screen.

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Neutral elec- V 2.1.x single surface, dual surface, either way, dynamic.
trode On delivery, the unit is set to neutral electrode “dual surface”.
AUTO START V 2.1.x Setting for whether AUTO START is permitted as an activation type.
AUTO START V 2.3.x On: AUTO START function with power limitation of 50 Watt 
Limit (factory setting)
Off: AUTO START function with no power limitation
Time limit V 2.1.x Setting the time period after which activation is automatically ended:
1 to 99 s or OFF
Display time V 2.1.x Setting the length of time for which indicator window and error mes-
sages appear on the display:
1 to 15 s or OFF.
Automatic V 2.1.x Setting the length of time for which an input window appears on the
time display:
3 to 29 s or Not automatic.
Start screen V 2.1.x Selection of start screen: 
Guide or List of Programs.

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Setting Available from Description

Expert mode V 2.1.x If the expert mode is activated, the following settings are also avail-
able:
– Temperature monitoring for neutral electrodes
– Advanced setting options for ENDO CUT I and Q
– Advanced setting options for BiClamp
– Advanced setting options for PRECISE APC
Language V 2.1.x Self-explanatory.
APC  V 2.1.x Self-explanatory.
supply
APC Auto- V 2.1.x The instrument is purged with gas automatically when it is plugged
Purge into the APC socket and an instrument that is already plugged into the
APC socket is purged with gas automatically when the unit is started
up.
APC Purge V 2.1.x Selection of time for which the instrument is purged with gas auto-
Duration matically:
0 to 10 s.
APC  V 2.1.x Selection of purge flow (in %) at which the instrument is purged with
PurgeFlow gas automatically. Purge flow relates to the default COAG-Flow setting
stored in the instrument.
max. APC V 2.1.x Setting of maximum cylinder pressure in the argon cylinder used.
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cyl.pressure Correct reporting on the cylinder level display on the HF surgical unit
depends upon the maximum cylinder pressure setting of the actual
argon gas bottle used:
100 to 240 bar.
Sound sam- V 2.1.x Selection of type of warning signals.
ple
Decoupling C V 2.1.x Setting on the decoupling capacitor.
(C = capaci-
tor) MAX:
Decoupling capacitor with maximum capacity.
MIN:
Decoupling capacitor with minimized capacity.
At this setting, neuromuscular stimuli are reduced in the PULSED APC
mode.
BiCision SC V 2.7.x Extended short circuit detection for BiCision:
Info In case an electrical connection is established between the instrument
branches (e.g. through the advanced instrument blade) during activa-
tion.
On: extended short circuit detection is activated, advisory message is
shown.
Off: extended short circuit detection is deactivated, no advisory mes-
sage is shown.

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Setting Available from Description

°-Modes V 2.2.x Activation/deactivation of the ° modes

Next safety V 2.1.x Self-explanatory.
check
Test pro- V 2.1.x Error list:
grams1 Stores all errors detected and signaled by the control panel.
V 2.1.x Event list:
Stores all events (=information and activations) in a looped memory.
V 2.1.x Version list:
Shows the software versions of all connected components. Option
“safe config.” is available.2
V 2.1.x EEPROM:
Shows memory usage by the application program on EEPROM.
V 2.1.x HF-CPU error list:
Stores all errors detected and signaled by the “CPU + Sensors”; up to
16 entries.
V 2.1.x No. HF errors:
Records the frequency of errors detected and signaled by the “CPU +
Sensors”.
V 2.1.x APC error list:
Stores all errors detected and signaled by the APC.

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Records the frequency of errors detected and signaled by the APC.
V 2.1.x Operating time: 
Runtime meter or ON counter for add-on modules, if these modules
have a corresponding counter.
V 2.1.x Loudsp. test:
Unit checks the loudspeaker function. Three different tones must be
heard.
V 2.1.x CAN looped mem.: 
Displays the CAN messages before the last error occurred. The test
program was integrated for product development for debugging.
V 2.1.x ScreenTest:
Tests the function of the screen. A total of 12 rectangular color seg-
ments have to be displayed, each of the four in the color ranges red,
green and blue.
V 2.1.x Error list IIF/NE:
Stores all errors detected and signaled by the IIF (instrument interface)
and the NE (Nessy2).
V 2.1.x Hardware TP:
Branching to the hardware test programs.

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Setting Available from Description

V 2.1.x Upgrade list:

Indicates which upgrades have been installed.
V 2.1.x Reset Passwords:
Deactivates all passwords assigned for user programs. It is not possi-
ble to delete only one password for a specific user program. The
assigned passwords are activated again after restarting the unit.
V 2.1.x Enable Kali (only relevant for VIO 200 D):
Makes it possible to increase the HF power limitation for SWIFT COAG
to 150 W. When switching off, the unit resets the increase back to the
standard power limitation of 120 W automatically.
1. Test programs not explained here are not relevant for the service technicians.
2. "safe config." saves the socket configuration of the unit detected by the system. The socket configuration must be saved by the service technician after
each software update and each time the unit is upgraded or converted. For this purpose compare the socket configuration indicated on the "Version
list" with the physical configuration on the unit. If they agree, save the socket configuration with "safe config."
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5 • Setup

Call up Setup
IMPORTANT! Within a menu there are different ways to scroll forwards: 
(a) with the Down button
or
(b) with the selection button next to the "next" menu item. 
Only variant (a) is used in this manual.

VIO 300 D

1 5

2 6

3 7
9
8 12
4
10 F

Fig. 5-1

Call up Setup level 1 1. Call up "Guide" window.

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3. Select menu item "Setup". The unit switches to Setup level 1. See
above table for settings that can be changed here.

Call up Setup level 2 1. Call up Setup level 1 as described above.

2. Use the Down button (10) to scroll to the setting "Service program".
3. Select setting "Service program".
4. Enter VIOD as the password: 
Use the Up/Down buttons (9/10) to select the letters, confirming
each of the four letters with the adjacent selection button and then
jumping forward to enter the next letter. Repeat this procedure until
all four letters have been entered.
5. Confirm the complete password using the Enter button (12). The unit
switches to Setup level 2. See above table for settings that can be
changed here.

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Change settings
1. Select the setting to be changed using the adjacent selection
button (1...8). The setting is highlighted.
2. Change the setting with the Up/Down buttons (9/10).
3. Confirm the changed setting with the Enter button (12).
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 6 • Remedying malfunctions

CHAPTER 6
Remedying malfunctions

Safety information
ATTENTION! Adjustments, technical tests, modifications, maintenance and repair
work may only be performed by Erbe or persons trained by Erbe. If the
work is not performed by trained persons, Erbe accepts no liability and
warranty rights become void.

ERROR list

Abbreviations of Error displays

A: APC 2-Errors
B: Control panel-Errors
C: CPU + Sensors-Errors
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D: IES 2-Errors (=Smoke evacuation system)

E: VEM 2-Errors
F: Footswitch-Errors
2,3,5,6: IIF-Errors (=Instrument Interface) of corresponding socket
slot
4 (NE): Nessy2-Errors
9: EIP 2-Errors (=Erbe Irrigation Pump)

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ERROR list as at: 08/17

A/E-Errors
Recognizing module: A = APC 2, E = Extension module VEM 2

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module

A 1 Restart the unit. If the error

occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
A/E 2–4 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
A/E 5 Button error socket 1. Check the keyboard.
A/E 6 Button error socket 2. Check the keyboard.
A 7–9 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
A A Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.

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A/E B Error in test mode. Information in test mode
(adjustment).
A/E C+D Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
A 10 Underpressure at selected Check the gas supply (tank,
gas input. pressure regulator). If the
error persists, notify Erbe
Service.
A 11 Overpressure at selected gas Check the gas supply (tank,
input. pressure regulator). If the
error persists, notify Erbe
Service.
A 12 Caloric and differential pres- Check the gas supply (type of
sure sensor do not agree gas). If the error persists,
(wrong gas). notify Erbe Service.
A 13 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.

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A/E 21 – 23 Restart the unit. If the error

occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
A 30 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
A/E 38 Type detection of socket 1 Check and save the socket
fails to agree with the stored configuration in the "Version
value. List" test program. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
The APC 2/VEM 2 first Information, no fault condi-
receives a one-second sig- tion.
nal from the IES 2 and then
Change the activation
from the VIO. The APC 2/
sequence of the units. First
VEM 2 interprets this condi-
switch on the VIO followed by
tion as the availability of two
the IES 2.
master units. The conflict is
resolved without interven-
tion once the IES 2 has
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A/E 39 Type detection of socket 2 Check and save the socket

fails to agree with the stored configuration in the "Version
value. List" test program. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
The APC 2/VEM 2 first Information, no fault condi-
receives a one-second sig- tion.
nal from the IES 2 and then
Change the activation
from the VIO. The APC 2/
sequence of the units. First
VEM 2 interprets this condi-
switch on the VIO followed by
tion as the availability of two
the IES 2.
master units. The conflict is
resolved without interven-
tion once the IES 2 has
entered slave operation.
A 40 Flow specification not Check the accessories. If the
attained. error persists, notify Erbe
Service.
A 41 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.

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module

A/E 7D + 7E Restart the unit. If the error

occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
A/E 7F Operating system error. Information, no fault condi-
tion.
A/E 80 Internal state incorrect. Information, no fault condi-
tion.
A/E 81 – 83 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
A/E 85 Invalid resistance instru- Check the accessories. If the
ment number. error persists, notify Erbe
Service.
A 86 Gas underdose, e.g. hose Check the accessories. If the
blocked. error persists, notify Erbe
Service.
A 90 Low pressure at cylinder 1. Check the gas supply (tank,
pressure regulator). If the

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Service.
A 91 Low pressure at cylinder 2. Check the gas supply (tank,
pressure regulator). If the
error persists, notify Erbe
Service.
A A0 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.

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B-Errors
Recognizing module: B = Control panel

Recog- Error Additional infor- Description Action

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module

B 1+2 Restart the unit. If the error

occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
B 5+6 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
B 9 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
B A Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
B B Value of measured NESSY message. NE is not Check the NE accessories and
resistance in ohms. correctly applied:  NE setting in setup.
Occurs if measurement of
the NE contact resistance is
outside the valid range on
activation.
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B C CAN ID of status Function is not available: Remove the module con-

message of corre- Occurs if a module is unable cerned from the unit and
sponding module. to implement the required notify Erbe Service.
function.
B D Incorrect EEPROM I²C bus error:  Restart the unit. If the error
address. Occurs if a write or read occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
function cannot be per- vice.
formed properly on the
serial EEPROM of the control
panel CPU.
B E ECB bus error:  Remove the footswitch or
Occurs if the control panel add-on modules from the
CPU detects an error at the unit. Notify Erbe Service.
CAN bus (e.g. CAN connec-
tion interrupted).
B F Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.

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module

B 10 Please terminate activation:  Check the accessories. If the

Occurs if activation has been error persists, notify Erbe
automatically terminated Service.
(e.g. by AutoStop) and the
activation signal remains
(longer than 5 s) (e.g.
footswitch).
B 11 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
B 12 CAN ID of activation Activation signal during Check the accessories. If the
signal (e.g. 100 with switch-on:  error persists, notify Erbe
dual-pedal Occurs if an activation signal Service.
footswitch). is present during initializa-
tion of the unit (e.g.
footswitch pedal pressed).
B 13 1 => Error file 1 Errors in list management: Delete the error lists. If the
2 => Error file 2 Occurs if an error is identi- error persists, notify Erbe
10 => Event file 1 fied in the corresponding Service.
20 => Event file 2 flash file when managing

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B 14 + 15 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
B 16 Insufficient EEPROM mem- Delete unnecessary pro-
ory:  grams.
Occurs if the memory for
user programs is full.
B 17 CAN ID of second Double activation:  Check the accessories. If the
activation signal. Occurs if two activation sig- error persists, notify Erbe
nals (e.g. both pedals of a Service.
footswitch) are present
simultaneously (within
100 ms).

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Recognizing module: B = Control panel

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module

B 18 Bit comination of HF No deactivation signal: Check the accessories. If the

module and APC Occurs if a module involved error persists, notify Erbe
module: in activation (HF module or Service.
 APC module) fails to react to
1000 or 100 HF a deactivation request for
module (Coag) longer than 110 ms.
2000 or 200 HF
module (Cut)
4000 or 400 APC
module
B 19 PowerFail:  Check the supply input volt-
Occurs if a PowerFail signal age.
is received but the PowerFail
does not actually happen
within 2 s.
B 1A Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
B 1B CRC check not yet com- Wait until the CRC check is
pleted:  complete.
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operate the unit after down-

loading software before
there has been at least one
successful CRC check.
B 1C The maximum ON time has Check the accessories. If the
been exceeded:  error persists, notify Erbe
Occurs if activation lasts Service.
longer than the ON time
selected in Setup.
B 1D Number of the Incorrect instrument param- Check the accessories. If the
incorrect parameter eters:  error persists, notify Erbe
(Hex): Occurs if an instrument is Service.
 detected via instrument rec-
101 Cut mode ognition and the parameter
102 Coag mode is outside the permissible
201 Cut effect tolerances.
202 Coag effect
301 Cut power
302 Coag power
501 Cut APC flow
502 Coag APC flow

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Recognizing module: B = Control panel

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module

B 1E Button code: Keyboard error:  Check the keyboard.

 Occurs if a button pressed is
0x001 => button Up recognized during initializa-
0x002 => button tion.
Down
0x004 => button
Enter
0x008 => button-
socket1
0x010 => button-
socket2
0x020 => button-
socket3
0x040 => buttonNE
0x080 => but-
tonAPC1
0x100 => but-
tonAPC2
B 1F NESSY symmetry NESSY symmetry monitor- Check the NE accessories.
value in %. ing: 
Occurs if an error is signaled

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monitoring during activa-
tion.
B 21 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
B 22 Occurs if activation was ter- Check the accessories. If the
minated automatically (e.g. error persists, notify Erbe
by AutoStop) and tissue is Service.
still touched.
B 23 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
B 24 Occurs if an incorrect status Remove IES 2 from the unit
message is received from and notify Erbe Service.
the IES 2.
B 25 Occurs if a modified socket Check and save the socket
configuration was found configuration in the "Version
(e.g. by replacement or ret- List" test program. If the error
rofitting of a socket). occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.

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module

B 26 The maximum application Information, no fault condi-

time for PRECISE APC was tion.
exceeded:
Occurs if activation is on
longer than permitted (the
application time is set in the
mode PRECISE APC, Effect
submenu).
B 27 An ERBECRYO 2 error was Check ERBECRYO 2.
received on the VIO.
B 28 A time out occurred when ECB communication inter-
receiving the ERBECRYO 2 rupted. Check ECB connect-
status message. ing cables and connectors.
If the error still occurs, notify
Erbe Service.
B 29 A time out occurred when Check the accessories. If the
receiving the footswitch sta- error persists, notify Erbe
tus message during activa- Service.
tion.
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ent instrument to the error persists, notify Erbe

HYBRIDtherm probe is con- Service.
nected to the MF socket.
The MF connector has
become disconnected from
the VIO’s MF socket.
B 2B The input pressure sensor Allow the gas bottle to cool
on the ERBECRYO 2 is sig- down to room temperature.
naling a pressure value that Protect the gas bottle against
the VIO rates as too high for solar radiation/other heat
the HYBRIDtherm applica- sources.
tion.
B 2D + 2E Check whether the waste gas
tube is obstructed.
B 2F The ERBECRYO 2 is signaling Check the accessories. If the
an unknown instrument. error persists, notify Erbe
Service.
B 81 + 82 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.

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module

B 84 Dual-pedal footswitch rec- Information, no fault condi-

ognized:  tion.
Occurs if a dual-pedal
footswitch is connected.
B 85 Dual-pedal footswitch has Information, no fault condi-
been disconnected from the tion.
system: 
Occurs if a dual-pedal
footswitch is disconnected
from the system.
B 86 APC socket 1 recognized:  Information, no fault condi-
Occurs if an APC socket 1 is tion.
recognized.
B 87 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
B 88 Single-pedal footswitch rec- Information, no fault condi-
ognized:  tion.
Occurs if a single-pedal
footswitch is connected.

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B 89 Single-pedal footswitch has Information, no fault condi-
been disconnected from the tion.
system: 
Occurs if a single-pedal
footswitch is disconnected
from the system.
B 8A APC socket 2 recognized:  Information, no fault condi-
Occurs if an APC socket 2 is tion.
detected.
B 8B Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
B 8C APC module recognized: Information, no fault condi-
Occurs if an APC module is tion.
detected.
B 8D No status message from Check connectors. Check APC.
APC module: 
Occurs if an APC module is
disconnected from the sys-
tem.

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module

B 8E + 8F Restart the unit. If the error

occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
B 90 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
B 91 No status message from Check connectors. Check
IES module:  IES 2.
Occurs if the IES module is
disconnected from the sys-
tem.
B 92 IES module recognized: Information, no fault condi-
Occurs if an IES module is tion.
detected.
B 93 Multifunction footswitch Information, no fault condi-
recognized:  tion.
Occurs if a multifunction
footswitch is connected.
B 94 Multifunction footswitch has Information, no fault condi-
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system: 
Occurs if a multifunction
footswitch is disconnected
from the system.
B 95 Number of output New instrument recognized Information, no fault condi-
socket *0X10000 + by system:  tion.
instrument number. Occurs if an instrument with
instrument recognition is
connected.
B 97 + 98 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.

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module

B 99 Activation type:  This activation type is not Assign the correct activation
 available:  type to the instrument.
1 => Dual-pedal Occurs if the user assigns an
footswitch both activation signal that is not
pedals currently available. (e.g.
2 => Dual-pedal unconnected footswitch).
footswitch only
Coag
3 => Dual-pedal
footswitch only Cut
4 => Single-pedal
footswitch
5 => AutoStart 1
6 => AutoStart 2
B 9A Please check the clock: Set time.
Occurs if the VIO was
switched off for such a long
time that the supply current
to the built-in realtime clock
was no longer sufficient.
B 9B Master remote control rec- Information, no fault condi-

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tion.
Occurs if a master remote
control is recognized by the
VIO.
B 9C Master remote control has Information, no fault condi-
been disconnected from the tion.
system: 
Occurs if the master remote
control is disconnected from
the system.
B 9D Remote control recognized: Information, no fault condi-
Occurs if a remote control is tion.
recognized by the VIO.
B 9E Remote control has been Information, no fault condi-
disconnected from the sys- tion.
tem: 
Occurs if the remote control
is disconnected from the
system.

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module

B 9F Number of output Instrument has been discon- Information, no fault condi-

socket. nected from the system:  tion.
Occurs if an instrument with
instrument recognition is
disconnected from the sys-
tem.
B A0 Number of output No other mode can be set Information, no fault condi-
socket. for this instrument:  tion.
Occurs if the user wants to
assign a different mode to
an instrument with a fixed
mode.
B A1 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
B A3 Error number of Footswitch not assigned: Assign the footswitch activa-
footswitch (see Occurs if a footswitch which tion.
error description for has not been assigned to an
footswitch):  output socket is pressed.

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gle-pedal
footswitch)
+ 0x200 (with dual-
pedal footswitch)
+ 0x400 (with mul-
tifunction
footswitch)
B A4 CAN ID of second Two footswitches are con- Remove the duplicate
footswitch or 2 if it nected: Occurs if two footswitch from the unit.
cannot be assigned footswitches of the same
to any CAN ID. type are connected.
B A6 EEPROM is updated: Occurs Information, no fault condi-
if the unit is programmed tion.
using a connected PC.
B A8 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.

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module

B A9 Activation not possible until Information, no fault condi-

settings are confirmed: tion.
Occurs if the user wants to
perform activation after
switching on the unit with-
out confirming the settings
beforehand.
B AA CAN ID of activation No valid mode is assigned: Information, no fault condi-
request. Occurs if an output channel tion.
is activated without a mode
being assigned to it.
B AB CAN ID of activation Activation is only possible Check the accessories. If the
request. with a valid instrument: error persists, notify Erbe
Occurs if a MF socket is acti- Service.
vated at which no instru-
ment is recognized.
B AC 0x140 (CAN ID of AutoStart is not possible if Check the accessories. If the
AutoStart monitor). contact is made during error persists, notify Erbe
assignment:  Service.
Occurs if the AutoStart func-

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tact has already been
recognized.
B AD – AF Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
B B0 NESSY symmetry NESSY symmetry warning:  Check the NE accessories.
value in %. Occurs if the Nessy symme-
try monitoring signals a
value between 20 % and
50 %.
B B1 NESSY current NESSY current density warn- Check the NE accessories.
value. ing: 
Occurs if the Nessy current
density monitoring signals a
value above the limit curve.
B B2 IES footswitch detected: Information, no fault condi-
Occurs if an IES footswitch tion.
is connected.
B B3 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.

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module

B B4 Rinsing of an APC instru- Information, no fault condi-

ment:  tion.
Occurs if rinsing of an APC
instrument is initiated.
B B5 + B6 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
B B7 Permissible limit value of Information, no fault condi-
AUTO START activation has tion.
been exceeded: 
Occurs if an attempt is made
to assign AUTO START acti-
vation a non-permissible
power limitation value.
B B8 New interface module rec- Information, no fault condi-
ognized:  tion.
Occurs if an interface mod-
ule (e.g. VIO PORTAL) logs
on to the system.
B B9 Interface module has been Information, no fault condi-
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disconnected from the sys- tion.

tem: 
Occurs if an interface mod-
ule (e.g. VIO PORTAL) is dis-
connected from the system.
B BA Warning from interface Check interface module.
module: 
Occurs if an interface mod-
ule (e.g. VIO PORTAL) signals
an error.
B BB Reminder that a safety Information, no fault condi-
check is due:  tion.
Occurs when a safety check
is due.
B BC VEM 2 module recognized: Information, no fault condi-
Occurs if socket extension tion.
module VEM 2 logs into the
system.

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module

B BD VEM 2 module discon- Information, no fault condi-

nected:  tion.
Occurs if socket extension
module VEM 2 is discon-
nected from the system.
B BE VEM 2 module socket 1 no Information, no fault condi-
longer ready for operation:  tion.
Occur if the 1st socket of
socket extension module
VEM 2 no longer responds.
B BF VEM 2 module socket 2 no Information, no fault condi-
longer ready for operation:  tion.
Occur as if the 2nd socket of
socket extension module
VEM 2 no longer responds.
B C0 Neither footswitch nor AUTO Information, no fault condi-
START assigned:  tion.
Occurs if an instrument
without a fingerswitch is
recognized and neither a

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is assigned.
B C1 EIP 2 was recognized by the Information, no fault condi-
system: tion.
Occurs if the EIP 2 is con-
nected to the system.
B C2 EIP 2 was disconnected from Information, no fault condi-
the system:  tion.
Occurs if EIP 2 is discon-
nected from the system.
B C3 IES 2 footswitch was discon- Information, no fault condi-
nected from the system:  tion.
Occurs if the IES 2
footswitch is disconnected
from the system.
B C4 Purge function not assigned:  Information, no fault condi-
Occurs if the purge button tion.
on the APC is pressed and
no APC socket was selected.

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B C5 Can only occur in Configuration download Create a new configuration

conjunction with from STORZ OR-1 system on the Storz OR-1 system.
the STORZ OR1 sys- has failed.
tem (from VIO ver-
sion 1.7.4).
B C6 Temperature monitoring for Information, no fault condi-
neutral electrodes: NESSY tion.
current > 300 mA
B C7 VIO has received a valid sta- Information, no fault condi-
tus and version message tion.
from the ERBECRYO 2.
B C8 A time out occurred when Information, no fault condi-
receiving the ERBECRYO 2 tion.
status message.
B CA HYBRIDtherm probe is con- Information, no fault condi-
nected to the VIO and no tion.
ERBECRYO 2 status mes-
sages have been received.
B CB User has operated the VIO Information, no fault condi-
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B CC Impedance limit has been Information, no fault condi-

exceeded. tion.
B CD The set ablation duration Information, no fault condi-
has been reached. tion.
B CE User has operated the VIO’s Information, no fault condi-
STOP button during activa- tion.
tion.
B CF The HYBRIDtherm instru- Information, no fault condi-
ment is connected to the VIO tion.
but not to the ERBECRYO 2.
B D0 The ERBECRYO 2 footswitch Information, no fault condi-
has been activated. tion.
B D1 The HYBRIDtherm instru- Use VIO with the required
ment has been connected to software version (V 2.8.x and
a VIO that has not been above). => Notify ERBE Ser-
enabled for the vice.
HYBRIDtherm application.
B D2 More than one HYBRIDtherm Information, no fault condi-
instrument has been con- tion.
nected to the VIO.

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B D3 + D4 Fully open the bottle valve.

Allow the gas bottle to warm
up to room temperature. Con-
nect a full gas bottle.
B D5 The input pressure sensor Allow the gas bottle to cool
on the ERBECRYO 2 is sig- down to room temperature.
naling a pressure value that Protect the gas bottle against
the VIO rates as very high solar radiation/other heat
for the HYBRIDtherm appli- sources.
cation.
B D6 Waste gas nozzle pressure Check whether the waste gas
sensor on the ERBECRYO 2 tube is obstructed.
is signaling (outside of acti-
vation) a pressure value that
the VIO rates as high for the
HYBRID
therm application.
B D8 The input pressure sensor Allow the gas bottle to cool
on the ERBRCRYO 2 is sig- down to room temperature.
naling (outside of activation) Protect the gas bottle against

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high. sources.
B D9 The input pressure sensor Fully open the bottle valve.
on the ERBRCRYO 2 is sig- Allow the gas bottle to warm
naling (during activation) a up to room temperature. Con-
low input pressure. nect a full gas bottle.
B DA The input pressure sensor Fully open the bottle valve.
on the ERBRCRYO 2 is sig- Allow the gas bottle to warm
naling (during activation) an up to room temperature. Con-
input pressure that is too nect a full gas bottle.
low.
B DB The input pressure sensor Fully open the bottle valve.
on the ERBRCRYO 2 is sig- Allow the gas bottle to warm
naling (outside of activation) up to room temperature. Con-
an input pressure that is too nect a full gas bottle.
low.
B DC The input pressure sensor Fully open the bottle valve.
on the ERBRCRYO 2 is sig- Allow the gas bottle to warm
naling (during activation) an up to room temperature. Con-
input pressure that is too nect a full gas bottle.
low.

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Recognizing module: B = Control panel

Recog- Error Additional infor- Description Action

nizing code mation
module

B DD The minimum power for the Information, no fault condi-

HYBRIDtherm application tion.
has not been reached.
B FC Power Down:  Information, no fault condi-
Occurs if the unit is switched tion.
off.
B FD System Reset:  Information, no fault condi-
Occurs if a system reset is tion.
performed (e.g. when
switching on unit).
B FE PowerFail:  Information, no fault condi-
Occurs if a PowerFail is sig- tion.
naled (e.g. when switching
off unit).
B FF ID of CAN message CAN MESSAGE:  Information, no fault condi-
with associated Occurs as soon as a CAN tion.
data bytes. message, which is to be
logged in a protocol, is
transmitted by the control
panel.
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C-Errors
Recognizing module: C = CPU + Sensors

Recog- Error Additional infor- Description Action

nizing code mation
module

C 1 Restart the unit. If the error

occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
C 4–6 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
C D Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
C 21 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
C 26 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
C 30 – 38 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-

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C 41 – 48 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
C 51 – 58 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
C 5A + 5B Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
C 61 – 66 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
C 70 – 72 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
C 75 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.

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Recognizing module: C = CPU + Sensors

Recog- Error Additional infor- Description Action

nizing code mation
module

C 7D – 7F Restart the unit. If the error

occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
C 81 – 84 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
C 85 BiCision short circuit detec- Information, no fault condi-
tion: tion.
Occurs if, in Setup level 2,
In Setup level 2, deactivate
<BiCision SC Info> is acti-
<BiCision SC Info>, as appli-
vated and during activation
cable.
an electrical connection is
established between the
instrument branches (e.g.
through the advanced
instrument blade).
C 91 + 92 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
C A0 + A1 Restart the unit. If the error
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vice.
C C0 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
C D0 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
C F0 Trial activation with Information, no fault condi-
Pmax==0 -> no HF. tion.

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D-Errors
Recognizing module: D = Smoke evacuation system IES 2

Recog- Error Additional infor- Description Action

nizing code mation
module

D 80 ECB fault. Restart the unit. If the error

occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
The VIO first receives a one- Information, no fault condi-
second signal from the IES 2 tion.
and then from the VIO mas-
Change the activation
ter unit. The VIO interprets
sequence of the units. First
this condition as the avail-
switch on the VIO followed by
ability of two master units.
the IES 2.
The conflict is resolved with-
out intervention once the
IES 2 has entered slave
operation.
D 81 Excess temperature Overtemperature IES2: Let
(> 60 °C). the unit cool down.
D 82 Insufficient temperature Undertemperature IES2:
(< 0 °C). Leave unit on for several
minutes without operating.

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vice.
D 86 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
D 87 Obstruction. Remove the suction tube
from the tissue.
D 88 The filter is missing or Insert or replace the filter.
obstructed.

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F-Errors
Recognizing module: F = Footswitch

Recog- Error Additional infor- Description Action

nizing code mation
module

F 1 CRC error:  Replace the ECB footswitch.

Occurs if an error is detected
during CRC monitoring of
the footswitch at start-up
(e.g. bit failure in the Flash
memory or error when
downloading software).
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2,3,5,6-Errors
Recognizing module: 2,3,5,6 = IIF (Instrument Interface) of corresponding socket slot

Recog- Error Additional infor- Description Action

nizing code mation
module

2,3,5,6 1–7 Restart the unit. If the error

(socket) occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
2,3,5,6 8 Overcurrent activation rec- Check the accessories. If the
(socket) ognition:  error persists, notify Erbe
The measurement current Service.
for analysis of the activation
recognition is too high.
2,3,5,6 9 Restart the unit. If the error
(socket) occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
2,3,5,6 A Overcurrent instrument rec- Check the accessories. If the
(socket) ognition:  error persists, notify Erbe
The measurement current Service.
for analysis of the instru-
ment recognition is too high.
2,3,5,6 C–E Restart the unit. If the error
(socket) occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-

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2,3,5,6 F U Coag error:  Check the accessories. If the
(socket) +12 V voltage during Coag error persists, notify Erbe
activation too low. Service.
2,3,5,6 70 – 72 Restart the unit. If the error
(socket) occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
2,3,5,6 81 Short circuit instrument rec- Check the accessories. If the
(socket) ognition R:  error persists, notify Erbe
The resistor value deter- Service.
mined for the instrument
recognition corresponds to a
short circuit.
2,3,5,6 82 Short circuit activation rec- Check the accessories. If the
(socket) ognition R_NEU:  error persists, notify Erbe
The resistor value deter- Service.
mined for the activation rec-
ognition corresponds to a
short circuit.

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Recognizing module: 2,3,5,6 = IIF (Instrument Interface) of corresponding socket slot

Recog- Error Additional infor- Description Action

nizing code mation
module

2,3,5,6 83 No-load activation recogni- Check the accessories. If the

(socket) tion R_NEU:  error persists, notify Erbe
The resistor value deter- Service.
mined for the activation rec-
ognition corresponds to no-
load.
2,3,5,6 84 Instrument recognition R- Check the accessories. If the
(socket) window violated:  error persists, notify Erbe
The resistor value deter- Service.
mined for the instrument
recognition cannot be reli-
ably assigned to a setpoint.
2,3,5,6 85 Short circuit activation rec- Check the accessories. If the
(socket) ognition R_ALT:  error persists, notify Erbe
The resistor value deter- Service.
mined for the activation rec-
ognition corresponds to a
short circuit.
2,3,5,6 86 Activation error:  Check the accessories. If the
(socket) Activation not consistent error persists, notify Erbe
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2,3,5,6 87 – 89 Restart the unit. If the error

(socket) occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
2,3,5,6 8A – 8F Restart the unit. If the error
(socket) occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
2,3,5,6 90 Restart the unit. If the error
(socket) occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.

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4 (NE)-Errors
Recognizing module: 4 (NE) = Nessy2

Recog- Error Additional informa- Description Action

nizing code tion
module

4 (NE) 1–8 Restart the unit. If the error

occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
4 (NE) C–E Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
4 (NE) 10 + 11 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
4 (NE) 13 – 16 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.

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9-Errors
Recognizing module: 9 = Erbe Irrigation Pump EIP 2

Recog- Error Additional infor- Description Action

nizing code mation
module

9 80 Restart the unit. If the error

occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
9 82 Pump lid open at User error: Close the pump lid before
ON. The pump lid of the EIP 2 is activation or do not open it
not closed at the start of during activation.
activation or is opened
during activation.
Unit error. Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
9 84 Time Out Error. User error: End the activation. It is then
Activation of the EIP 2 was possible to active the EIP 2
maintained for more than new. If the error occurs again,
20 seconds. Maximum acti- check the accessories.
vation time for the EIP 2 is
20 seconds.
9 88 Restart the unit. If the error
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vice.
9 90 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
9 A0 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.
9 C0 Restart the unit. If the error
occurs again, notify Erbe Ser-
vice.

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 7 • Maintenance and servicing

CHAPTER 7
Maintenance and servicing

Who is allowed to perform servicing and maintenance

work?
ATTENTION! Adjustments, tests, modifications, maintenance and repair work may
only be performed by Erbe or persons trained by Erbe. If the work is not
performed by trained persons, Erbe accepts no liability and warranty
rights become void.

It is recommended that the technical safety check also be performed by

Erbe or persons trained by Erbe.

What is a technical safety check?

IMPORTANT! The technical safety check is a preventive measure to examine whether
the device is safe and ready for operation. In order to perform the vari-
ous tests the current specifications and regulations of the particular
country and the instructions in this service manual must be observed.
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How often does a technical safety check have to be

performed?
IMPORTANT! A technical safety check must be performed every time after mainte-
nance, but at least once per year.

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Technical safety check – step by step

For simplification the device to be tested is referred to below as the "test
specimen".

Safety information
WARNING! For safety reasons (personnel protection) the test specimen should
generally be operated by a suitable isolating transformer. 
An exceptional case is the tests for grounded conductor resistance,
ground leakage current, and patient leakage current, in which the test
specimen is supplied with current via the safety tester.

ATTENTION! In the event of a fault occurring in the test specimen or individual com-
ponents during the technical safety check the test steps taken so far no
longer apply. 
Remedy the defect and repeat the technical safety check from the
beginning.

ATTENTION! The specifications made in this chapter for test programs / test pro-
gram settings allow the service technician to perform the technical
safety check. In addition, the test program mode provides a number of
diagnostic and inspection options for the service technician. They are
described in the repair manual. Erbe Elektromedizin expressly states
that the full functional range of the test program mode may not be
used without precise knowledge of the individual test programs.

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IMPORTANT! It is assumed that the user knows how to operate the test specimen,
the test equipment, the measuring equipment, and auxiliary test equip-
ment. The test instructions only apply in conjunction with the relevant
test steps.

IMPORTANT! Test equipment, measuring equipment, and auxiliary test equipment

(cables, test boxes, etc.) are listed separately at the beginning of each
test unit. Where Erbe article numbers are specified, only original Erbe
test equipment, measuring equipment, and auxiliary test equipment
may be used.

IMPORTANT! The test report for the technical safety check can be requested from
Erbe Technical Service Tübingen. For the address see address sheet on
last page.

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Testing and measuring equipment

IMPORTANT! The following list contains the testing and measuring equipment rec-
ommended by Erbe for servicing. Where Erbe article numbers are spec-
ified, only original Erbe testing and measuring equipment should be
used.

Erbe Art. No. Description

– Safety tester (with insulation testing > 500 V DC)

– HF power meter (RL: 50 Ohm – 5200 Ohm, measurement tolerance +7 % / -
5 %)
– Oscilloscope (100 MHz and higher)
– Differential high-voltage probe (pulse-width modulation 1000:1, measurement
tolerance ±5 %)
20188-300 Single-pedal footswitch
20189-303 Dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode
20190-115 VIO ReMode electrode handle (only if an MF socket or an MF-2 socket is avail-
able)
20183-101 Bipolar adapter (only if an MF-2 socket is available)
20190-045 Electrode handle ICC/ACC
20192-127 Patient cable AE
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20192-110 Patient cable AE, international

– Laboratory measuring cable
20196-045 Bipolar cable
20196-053 Bipolar cable, international 2Pin 22
20100-034 Adapter cable bipolar
20194-070 Patient cable NE
20194-075 Patient cable NE, international
20100-033 Adapter cable NE
20100-035 Cable LF – leakage current
20100-038 Cable LF – leakage current, international
20100-152 BiClamp measuring cable (only if a MF socket is available)
20100-182 Measuring cable BiResect (only if there is a MF socket or a Bipolar resection
adapter)
20100-189 BiClamp MF-2 measuring cable (only if a MF-2 socket is available)
20100-190 BIPOLAR CUT+ / BIPOLAR CUT++ MF-2 measuring cable (only if an MF-2 socket
is available)

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Erbe Art. No. Description

20100-101 VIO Testbox Symmetry/Resistance (NE asymmetry/critical resistance)

20100-102 VIO Testbox Auto Start/Auto Stop (bipolar start/stop)
20100-019 Testbox spark monitor, 230 V
or

20100-028 Testbox spark monitor, 120 V

User manual and visual inspections

• Test specimen and accessories (where enclosed) undamaged exter-
nally.
• User manual present.
• All labels on the test specimen (conformity declaration mark, rating
plate, and all wording) present and readily legible.

Tests to be conducted in accordance with the national

specifications and regulations

Grounded conductor test • Ground terminal to chassis.

• Ground terminal to potential equalization pin.

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surement • Ground leakage current, single-fault condition (S.F.C.).

Patient leakage current mea- • Patient leakage current, normal condition (N.C.).
surement • Patient leakage current, single-fault condition (S.F.C.).
IMPORTANT! Close the output relay of the unit for testing the patient leak-
age current. Procedure:
1. Call up Setup level 2 (see page 20).
2. Select the "Test programs" setting.
3. Use the Up button to select "Hardware TP" and press Enter to con-
firm. The test specimen switches to the test program mode.
4. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the "TP relay" test program and
press Enter to call it up.

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5. Close all relays in the test program via „All switch on“:

– ------ Relays closed

– --/-- Relays open
6. Perform the measurement.
7. Switch the test specimen off.

DC resistance

Testing and measuring equipment

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20192-127 Patient cable AE

or

20192-110 Patient cable AE, international

20190-045 Electrode handle ICC/ACC

– Laboratory measuring cable
20194-070 Patient cable NE
or

20194-075 Patient cable NE, international

20100-033 Adapter cable NE

– Safety tester (with insulation testing > 500 V
DC)

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Test setup

WARNING! Across the measuring lines there is the DC voltage of 500 V! In order to
avoid injuries, only switch on the test specimen and safety tester when
all the electrical connections have been made.

Fig. 7-1

• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The NE socket of the test specimen is connected to the safety tester
via the patient cable NE with the adapter cord.
• The AE socket of the test specimen is connected to the safety tester
via the patient cable AE and the electrode handle with the laboratory
measuring cable.

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Test procedure
1. Start safety tester in the "Insulation resistance" function The mea-
sured value displayed should be >200 MOhm.
2. Start test specimen and select the test progam "TP relay".
3. In the "TP relay" test program, connect all output relays on the test
specimen with "All switch on". The measurement value displayed on
the safety tester has to drop considerably from >200 MOhm.
4. Determine insulation resistance using the safety tester. The measured
value must be >2 MOhm.
5. Document the measured value.
6. Switch the test specimen off.

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Performance tests

Testing and measuring equipment

Erbe Art. No. Description

20189-303 Dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode

20194-070 Patient cable NE
or

20194-075 Patient cable NE, international

20100-033 Adapter cable NE

Test setup
• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode is connected.
• The NE patient cable with the shorted adapter cable is connected to
the NE socket on the test specimen.

Test procedure

Power switch 1. Check power switch for smooth operation. The power switch must be
easy to operate and must neither stick nor scrape.
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2. Press power switch. The power switch must snap into the "ON" posi-
tion and the test specimen must perform a system start.

Start routine / 1. The test specimen must perform the system start without error mes-
acknowledgement tone sage(s).
2. The test specimen must emit an acoustic signal (acknowledgement
tone) during the self-test.

Control buttons / 1. Check all selection buttons on the control panel for functionality.
acknowledgement tone when Press each button at least twice. An acoustic signal (=acknowledge-
pressed ment tone) must be emitted each time the buttons are pressed.

Pushbuttons / 1. Check all the pushbuttons (focus buttons, up and down buttons, enter
acknowledgement tone when button) on the test specimen to make sure they are operating prop-
pressed erly. Press each button at least twice. There must be an acoustic sig-
nal (acknowledgement tone) every time a button is pressed.

Software download 1. Document whether a software update was performed.

Neutral electrode setting 1. In Setup level 2 obtain and document the current setting of the neu-
tral electrode.

Date and time 1. In Setup level 2 check date and time and correct if necessary.

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Display / LEDs Display:

1. Check the backlighting of the display to make sure it is operating
properly. If backlighting is faulty, no image will be visible.

LEDs:
1. When starting the system, all LEDs must briefly light up at the same
intensity.

Activation tones 1. Press CUT pedal on the dual-pedal footswitch at least twice. When
pressing the pedal there must be an acoustic signal every time 
(=acknowledgement tone).
2. Press COAG pedal on the dual-pedal footswitch at least twice. When
pressing the pedal there must be an acoustic signal every time 
(=acknowledgement tone).

Footswitch activation

Testing and measuring equipment

Erbe Art. No. Description

20188-300 Single-pedal footswitch

20189-303 Dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode

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Test setup
• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The single-pedal footswitch is connected.
• The dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode is connected.

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Test procedure
1. Call up Setup level 2 (see page 20).
2. Select the "Test programs" setting.
3. Use the Up button to select "Hardware TP" and press Enter to con-
firm. The test specimen switches to the test program mode.
4. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the "TP activation signal" test
program and press Enter to call it up.

Single-pedal footswitch 1. Press COAG pedal on the single-pedal footswitch. The test program
activation COAG must confirm activation by lighting up the "Single-pedal" icon in
color.
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Dual-pedal footswitch 1. Press CUT pedal on the dual-pedal footswitch. The test program must
activation CUT / COAG confirm activation lighting up the relevant field in color (yellow) in the
"MF" icon.
2. Press COAG pedal on the dual-pedal footswitch. The test program
must confirm activation lighting up the relevant field in color (blue) in
the "MF" icon.

Dual-pedal footswitch 1. Press ReMode button on the dual-pedal footswitch. The test program
ReMode must confirm switchover by lighting up the relevant field in color in
the "MF" icon.
2. Remain in the Test program.

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Fingerswitch activation

Testing and measuring equipment

Erbe Art. No. Description

20192-127 Patient cable AE

or

20192-110 Patient cable AE, international

20190-045 Electrode handle ICC/ACC

20190-115 VIO ReMode electrode handle (only if an MF
socket or an MF-2 socket is available)
20183-101 Bipolar adapter (only if an MF-2 socket is
available)

Test setup
• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.

Test procedure

20190-045 1. Connect the electrode handle with patient cable AE to the Monopolar

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2. Press CUT button on the electrode handle. The test program must
confirm activation by lighting up the relevant field in color in the
"Handpiece" icon.
3. Press COAG button on the electrode handle. The test program must
confirm activation by lighting up the relevant field in color in the
"Handpiece" icon.
4. Remove the electrode handle.

20190-115 1. For an MF socket: Connect the VIO ReMode electrode handle to the
Activation CUT / COAG MF socket of the test specimen.
(only if there is an 2. For an MF-2 socket: Plug the bipolar adapter (art. no. 20183-101)
multifuction socket) into the MF-2 socket. Connect the VIO ReMode electrode handle to
the bipolar adapter.
3. Press CUT button on the VIO ReMode electrode handle. The test pro-
gram must confirm activation by lighting up the relevant field in color
in the "Handpiece" icon.
4. Press COAG button on the VIO ReMode electrode handle. The test pro-
gram must confirm activation by lighting up the relevant field in color
in the "Handpiece" icon.

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20190-115 1. Press ReMode button on the electrode handle. The test program must
ReMode confirm switchover by lighting up the relevant field in color in the
(only if there is a "Handpiece" icon.
multifuction socket) 2. Remove the VIO ReMode electrode handle.
3. Remove the bipolar adapter if present.

Exit Test program mode 1. Press the Up button until "Restart" appears.
2. Press Enter to confirm the setting. The test specimen exits the test
program mode.

Instrument recognition multifunction sockets

Testing and measuring equipment

Erbe Art. No. Description

20100-152 BiClamp measuring cable (only if a MF

socket is available)
20100-189 BiClamp MF-2 measuring cable (only if a
MF-2 socket is available)

Instrument recognition via Currently not available.

resistance

Instrument recognition Test setup

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• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.

Test procedure
1. For an MF socket: Connect the measuring cable (art. no. 20100-152)
to the MF socket of the test specimen. The test specimen must dis-
play instrument detection with an advisory message. The setting for
COAG mode must switch to BiClamp.
2. For an MF-2 socket: Connect the measuring cable (art. no. 20100-
189) to the MF-2 socket of the test specimen. The test specimen
must display instrument detection with an advisory message. The
setting for COAG mode must switch to BiClamp.

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Automatic start mode

Testing and measuring equipment

Erbe Art. No. Description

20196-045 Bipolar cable

or

20196-053 Bipolar cable, international 2Pin 22

20100-034 Adapter cable bipolar

20100-102 VIO Testbox Auto Start/Auto Stop (bipolar
start/stop)

Test setup

T1 T2
BP1 1 2 BP2

X X

X X

Testbox 20100-102

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Fig. 7-2

• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The Bipolar socket of the test specimen is connected to the VIO Test-
box via the bipolar cable with the adapter cable.

Test procedure

1st test step 1. In the Setup of the test specimen establish the set start delay for the
setting AUTO START 1. Record the value.
2. Set test specimen to:
BIPOLAR SOFT, Effect 1, 50 watts
AUTO START 1
3. On the VIO Testbox press button T1. The test specimen must start
activation after the set start delay.
4. Press button T2. The test specimen must terminate activation.

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2nd test step 1. Set test specimen to:

BIPOLAR SOFT, Effect 8, 50 watts
AUTO START 1
2. On the VIO Testbox press button T1. The test specimen must start
activation after the set start delay.
3. Press button T2. The test specimen must terminate activation.

Automatic stop mode

Testing and measuring equipment

Erbe Art. No. Description

20196-045 Bipolar cable

or

20196-053 Bipolar cable, international 2Pin 22

20100-034 Adapter cable bipolar

20100-102 VIO Testbox Auto Start/Auto Stop (bipolar
start/stop)
20188-300 Single-pedal footswitch

Test setup
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1 X

T3
BP3 3 4 BP4

X X

Testbox 20100-102

Fig. 7-3

• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The Bipolar socket of the test specimen is connected to the VIO Test-
box via the bipolar cable with the adapter cable.
• The single-pedal footswitch is connected.

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Test procedure
1. Set test specimen to:
BIPOLAR SOFT with AutoStop, Effect 4, 50 watts
2. On the VIO Testbox hold down button T3.
3. Activate BIPOLAR SOFT with the footswitch, keeping the pedal
pressed.
4. Hold down button T3 for approx. 5 s, then let go. Within another 9 s
at the latest the test specimen must terminate activation and emit
two brief signal tones.

Spark monitor

Testing and measuring equipment

Erbe Art. No. Description

20192-127 Patient cable AE

or

20192-110 Patient cable AE, international

20190-045 Electrode handle ICC/ACC

– Laboratory measuring cable
20194-070 Patient cable NE

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20100-033 Adapter cable NE

20100-019 Testbox spark monitor, 230 V
or

20100-028 Testbox spark monitor, 120 V

Test setup
The test setup depends on the respective socket equipment of the test
specimen and can therefore vary. This test setup arises from a socket
equipment bipolar socket, monopolar socket, monopolar socket, NE socket.
Measurements are taken on the monopolar socket in the second socket
slot.

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Testbox spark monitor

Power S1 DC 70 V
+ -
AE

NE

Fig. 7-4

• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The test specimen is connected to the testbox.

Test procedure
1. Call up Setup level 2 (see page 20).
2. Select the "Test programs" setting.
3. Use the Up button to select "Hardware TP" and press Enter to con-
firm. The test specimen switches to the test program mode.
4. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the "TP generator" test program
and press Enter to call it up.
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"Output socket" (select here: 2 = socket slot, MONOPOLAR = arrange-

ment with monopolar socket).

6. On the Testbox press button S1.

7. In the test program read off the measured value for "Spark". The tol-
erance range is 245 to 285 ERBE.

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HF power output CUT

Testing and measuring equipment

Erbe Art. No. Description

20192-127 Patient cable AE

or

20192-110 Patient cable AE, international

20190-045 Electrode handle ICC/ACC

– Laboratory measuring cable
20194-070 Patient cable NE
or

20194-075 Patient cable NE, international

20100-033 Adapter cable NE

20196-045 Bipolar cable
or

20196-053 Bipolar cable, international 2Pin 22

20100-034 Adapter cable bipolar

20100-182 Measuring cable BiResect (only if a MF

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20100-190 BIPOLAR CUT+ / BIPOLAR CUT++ MF-2
measuring cable (only if an MF-2 socket is
available)
– HF power meter
20189-303 Dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode

AUTO CUT Test setup

DRY CUT

AE

NE

HF power meter

Fig. 7-5

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• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The levels of power are determined with the HF power meter. The
measuring cables are plugged into the HF power meter direct.

Test procedure
1. Set test specimen to:
AUTO CUT, Effect 8, 300 watts
2. Set HF power meter to:
RL = 500 ohms
3. Activate test specimen via CUT button on the electrode handle.
4. Determine and document measured value. The tolerance range is 240
to 360 watts.

Only relevant with VIO 300 D

1. Set test specimen to:
DRY CUT1, Effect 8, 200 watts
2. Set HF power meter to:
RL = 500 ohms
3. Activate test specimen via CUT button on the electrode handle.
4. Determine and document measured value. The tolerance range is 160
to 240 watts.

BIPOLAR CUT Test set-up of the bipolar socket

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Bipolar

HF power meter

Fig. 7-6

• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The levels of power are determined with the HF power meter. The
measuring cables are plugged into the HF power meter direct.
• The dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode is connected.

1. The DRY CUT is only standard scope of supply with VIO 300 D electrosurgical units. With VIO 200 D
electrosurgical units it can be purchased and installed as an upgrade. For details of how to test DRY
CUT with VIO 200 D electrosurgical units see chapter "Performance test upgrades".

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Test procedure
1. Set test specimen to:
BIPOLAR CUT, Effect 8, 100 watts
2. Set HF power meter to:
RL = 500 ohms
3. Activate test specimen via CUT pedal on the footswitch.
4. Determine and document measured value. The tolerance range is 80
to 120 watts.

BIPOLAR CUT+ Test set-up of the multifuction socket

(only if an MF or an MF-2 socket
is available)

MF

HF power meter

Fig. 7-7

• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.

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• The levels of power are determined with the HF power meter. The
measuring cables are plugged into the HF power meter direct.
• The dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode is connected.

Test procedure
1. Set test specimen to:
BIPOLAR CUT+, Effect 8
2. Set HF power meter to:
RL = 500 ohms
3. Activate test specimen via CUT pedal on the footswitch.
4. Determine and document measured value. The tolerance range is 296
to 400 watts.

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HF power output COAGULATE

Testing and measuring equipment

Erbe Art. No. Description

20192-127 Patient cable AE

or

20192-110 Patient cable AE, international

20190-045 Electrode handle ICC/ACC

– Laboratory measuring cable
20194-070 Patient cable NE
or

20194-075 Patient cable NE, international

20100-033 Adapter cable NE

20196-045 Bipolar cable
or

20196-053 Bipolar cable, international 2Pin 22

20100-034 Adapter cable bipolar

– HF power meter
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20189-303 Dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode

BIPOLAR FORCED COAG Test setup

Bipolar

HF power meter

Fig. 7-8

• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The levels of power are determined with the HF power meter. The
measuring cables are plugged into the HF power meter direct.
• The dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode is connected.

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Test procedure
1. Set test specimen to:
BIPOLAR FORCED COAG, Effect 2, 90 watts
2. Set HF power meter to:
RL = 200 ohms
3. Activate test specimen via COAG pedal on the footswitch.
4. Determine and document measured value. The tolerance range is 72
to 108 watts.

SOFT COAG Test setup

FORCED COAG
SPRAY COAG

AE

NE

HF power meter

Fig. 7-9

• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power

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• The levels of power are determined with the HF power meter. The
measuring cables are plugged into the HF power meter direct.

Test procedure
1. Set test specimen to:
SOFT COAG, Effect 8, 200 watts
2. Set HF power meter to:
RL = 50 ohms
3. Activate test specimen via COAG button on the electrode handle.
4. Determine and document measured value. The tolerance range is 160
to 240 watts.
1. Set test specimen to:
FORCED COAG, Effect 4, 120 watts
2. Set HF power meter to:
RL = 500 ohms
3. Activate test specimen via COAG button on the electrode handle.
4. Determine and document measured value. The tolerance range is 96
to 144 watts.

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Only relevant with VIO 300 D

1. Set test specimen to:
SPRAY COAG, Effect 2, 120 watts
2. Set HF power meter to:
RL = 500 ohms
3. Activate test specimen via COAG button on the electrode handle.
4. Determine and document measured value. The tolerance range is 96
to 144 watts.

Performance test upgrades

Testing and measuring equipment

Erbe Art. No. Description

20192-127 Patient cable AE

or

20192-110 Patient cable AE, international

20190-045 Electrode handle ICC/ACC

– Laboratory measuring cable
20100-152 BiClamp measuring cable (only if a MF
socket is available)
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MF-2 socket is available)

20194-070 Patient cable NE
or

20194-075 Patient cable NE, international

20100-033 Adapter cable NE

– HF power meter
– Oscilloscope
– Probe 100:1
20189-303 Dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode

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DRY CUT Test setup

(only to be tested as an upgrade
with VIO 200 D)

AE

NE

HF power meter

Fig. 7-10

• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The levels of power are determined with the HF power meter. The
measuring cables are plugged into the HF power meter direct.

Test procedure
1. Set test specimen to:
DRY CUT, Effect 8, 200 watts
2. Set HF power meter to:
RL = 500 ohms

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3. Activate test specimen via CUT button on the electrode handle.
4. Determine and document measured value. The tolerance range is 160
to 240 watts.

BiClamp Test setup

Short-circuit detection
• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
(only if a multifunction socket is cord.
available)
• For an MF socket: The measuring cable (art. no. 20100-152) is con-
nected to the MF socket of the test specimen. The end of the cable is
short-circuited.
• For an MF-2 socket: The measuring cable (art. no. 20100-189) is con-
nected to the MF-2 socket of the test specimen. The end of the cable is
short-circuited.
• The dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode is connected.

Test procedure
1. Activate the BiClamp function with the footswitch. After approx.
8 seconds the test specimen must interrupt activation and emit a
warning message "C-84".

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ENDO CUT I and Q Test setup

IMPORTANT! For these tests in Setup level 2 set the Expert mode to "ON".

Oscilloscope

High Voltage
Differential probe

AE

NE

HF power meter

Fig. 7-11
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• The test setup is designed as shown in the illustration above.

• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The levels of power are determined with the HF power meter. The
measuring cables are plugged into the HF power meter direct.

Test procedure
1. Set test specimen to:
EndoCut I, Effect 1, Cutting duration 1, Cutting interval 1
2. Set HF power meter to:
RL = 1000 ohms
3. Connect the probe of an oscilloscope to AE and NE.
4. Set oscilloscope to:
200 V / Div, 20 ms
5. Activate test specimen via the CUT button on the electrode handle.
6. Determine the duration of the cutting pulse. The tolerance range is 90
to 110 ms.

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1. Set test specimen to:

EndoCut Q, Effect 1, Cutting duration 4, Cutting interval 2
2. Set HF power meter to:
RL = 1000 ohms
3. Connect the probe of an oscilloscope to AE and NE.
4. Set oscilloscope to:
200 V / Div, 100 ms
5. Activate test specimen via the CUT button on the electrode handle.
6. Determine the duration of the cutting pulse. The tolerance range is
320 to 380 ms.

BI PRECISE COAG Test setup

Bipolar

HF power meter

Fig. 7-12

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• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The levels of power are determined with the HF power meter. The
measuring cables are plugged into the HF power meter direct.
• The dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode is connected.

Test procedure
1. Set test specimen to:
BI PRECISE COAG, Effect 8, 50 watts
2. Set HF power meter to:
RL = 75 ohms
3. Activate test specimen via COAG pedal on the footswitch.
4. Determine and document measured value. The tolerance range is 40
to 60 watts.

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Monitor circuits

NE monitoring of critical resis- Testing and measuring equipment

tance
for Erbe Art. No. Description
single surfaced
20194-070 Patient cable NE
return electrodes
or

20194-075 Patient cable NE, international

20100-033 Adapter cable NE

20100-101 VIO Testbox Symmetry/Resistance (NE
asymmetry/critical resistance)
20189-303 Dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode

Presets on the test specimen

• AUTO CUT, Effect 1, 10 watts.
• Neutral electrode "single surface".

Test set-up and test procedure

1st test step

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Testbox 20100-101

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

9 10 11 12

Fig. 7-13

• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The test is performed without a load.
• The NE socket of the test specimen is connected to the VIO Testbox via
the patient cable NE with the adapter cable.
• The dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode is connected.
1. On the test specimen the (single surfaced) neutral electrode lamp
must light up red.
2. Activate AUTO CUT via the footswitch. The test specimen must inhibit
activation and emit or display an optical and acoustic warning.

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2nd test step

Testbox 20100-101

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

9 10 11 12

Fig. 7-14

• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The test is performed without a load.
• The NE socket of the test specimen is connected to the VIO Testbox via
the patient cable NE with the adapter cable.
• The dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode is connected.
1. On the test specimen the (single surfaced) neutral electrode lamp
must light up green.
2. Activate AUTO CUT via the footswitch. It must be possible to activate
the test specimen without error or warning signals.

NE monitoring of Testing and measuring equipment

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for Erbe Art. No. Description
dual surfaced
20194-070 Patient cable NE
return electrodes
or

20194-075 Patient cable NE, international

20100-033 Adapter cable NE

20100-101 VIO Testbox Symmetry/Resistance (NE
asymmetry/critical resistance)
20189-303 Dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode

Presets on the test specimen

• AUTO CUT, Effect 1, 10 watts.
• Neutral electrode "dual surface".

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Test set-up and test procedure

1st test step

Testbox 20100-101

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

9 10 11 12

Fig. 7-15

• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The test is performed without a load.
• The NE socket of the test specimen is connected to the VIO Testbox via
the patient cable NE with the adapter cable.
• The dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode is connected.
1. On the test specimen the (dual surfaced) neutral electrode lamp must
light up red.
2. Activate AUTO CUT via the footswitch. The test specimen must inhibit
activation and emit or display an optical and acoustic warning.
2nd test step
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Testbox 20100-101

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

9 10 11 12

Fig. 7-16

• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The test is performed without a load.
• The NE socket of the test specimen is connected to the VIO Testbox via
the patient cable NE with the adapter cable.
• The dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode is connected.
1. On the test specimen the (dual surfaced) neutral electrode lamp must
light up green.
2. Activate AUTO CUT via the footswitch. It must be possible to activate
the test specimen without error or warning signals.

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3rd test step

Testbox 20100-101

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

9 10 11 12

Fig. 7-17

• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The test is performed without a load.
• The NE socket of the test specimen is connected to the VIO Testbox via
the patient cable NE with the adapter cable.
• The dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode is connected.
1. On the test specimen the (dual surfaced) neutral electrode lamp must
light up red.
2. Activate AUTO CUT via the footswitch. The test specimen must inhibit
activation and emit or display an optical and acoustic warning.

NE monitoring of asymmetry Testing and measuring equipment

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Erbe Art. No. Description

20192-127 Patient cable AE

or

20192-110 Patient cable AE, international

20190-045 Electrode handle ICC/ACC

– Laboratory measuring cable
20194-070 Patient cable NE
or

20194-075 Patient cable NE, international

20100-033 Adapter cable NE

20100-101 VIO Testbox Symmetry/Resistance (NE
asymmetry/critical resistance)

Presets on the test specimen

• SOFT COAG, Effect 1, 10 watts.
• Neutral electrode "dual surface".

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Test set-up and test procedure

1st test step

AE
NE

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

9 10 11 12

Testbox 20100-101

Fig. 7-18

• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The NE socket of the test specimen is connected to the VIO Testbox via
the patient cable NE with the adapter cable.
• The AE socket of the test specimen is connected to the VIO test box via
the patient cable AE and the electrode handle with the laboratory
measuring cable.
1. Activate test specimen via COAG button on the electrode handle for
approx. 10 seconds. During the entire activation time there must be
no warning signal.
2nd test step
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AE
NE

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

9 10 11 12

Testbox 20100-101

Fig. 7-19

• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The NE socket of the test specimen is connected to the VIO Testbox via
the patient cable NE with the adapter cable.
• The AE socket of the test specimen is connected to the VIO test box via
the patient cable AE and the electrode handle with the laboratory
measuring cable.
1. Use the COAG button of the electrode handle to activate the test
specimen for approx. 10 seconds . A visual warning must appear
approx. 2 seconds after activation. The test specimen must not inter-
rupt activation in this case.

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3rd test step

AE

NE

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

9 10 11 12

Testbox 20100-101

Fig. 7-20

• The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power
cord.
• The NE socket of the test specimen is connected to the VIO Testbox via
the patient cable NE with the adapter cable.
• The AE socket of the test specimen is connected to the VIO test box via
the patient cable AE and the electrode handle with the laboratory
measuring cable.
1. Activate the test specimen with the COAG button on the electrode
handle for approx. 10 seconds. Within 2 seconds after activation at
the latest an optical warning must be emitted and within another
2 seconds an acoustic warning must be emitted. The test specimen
must interrupt activation.

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Bipolar resection adapter (VIO 300 D from V 2.2.x only)

Testing and measuring equipment

Erbe Art. No. Description

– Safety tester (with insulation testing > 500 V

DC)
– HF power meter
– Oscilloscope
– Probe 100:1
20100-182 Measuring cable BiResect
20189-303 Dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode

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Insulation testing DC of the Test setup

decoupling capacitor
WARNING! Across the measuring lines there is the DC voltage of 500 V! In order to
avoid injuries, only switch on the test specimen and safety tester when
all the electrical connections have been made.

RESECTOSCOPE

MF
VIO MF

Fig. 7-21

• The power cord connects the VIO 300 D to the power supply.
• The VIO 300 D is switched off.
• The bipolar resection adapter is connected to the MF socket of the
VIO 300 D.
• The bipolar resection adapter is connected to the safety tester (mea-
suring input for insulation testing) via the measuring cable.
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Test procedure
1. Switch the VIO 300 D on.
2. Start insulation testing. A charging current briefly flows via the
decoupling capacitor. A resistance > 200 MOhm must then be dis-
played.

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Transfer ratio Test setup

Oszilloscope

High Voltage
Differential probe

RESECTOSCOPE

MF
VIO MF

Fig. 7-22

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• The test setup is configured as illustrated above. IMPORTANT! The test
is carried out without a connected load.
• The power cord connects the VIO 300 D to the power supply.
• The bipolar resection adapter is connected to the MF socket of the
VIO 300 D.
• The dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode is connected.

Test procedure
1. Call up Setup level 2 (see page 20).
2. Select the "Test programs" setting.
3. Use the Up button to select "Hardware TP" and press Enter to con-
firm. The test specimen switches to the test program mode.
4. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the "TP generator" test program
and press Enter to call it up.
5. Perform the following settings in the test program:

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– Test mode: AUTO

– Output socket: 3 BIPOLAR (3 = sockets slot, BIPOLAR = arrange-
ment with multifuction socket, to which the bipolar resection
adapter is connected)
6. Use the footswitch to activate the VIO 300 D.
7. Use the oscilloscope to determine the peak value of the HF output
voltage.
8. Determine the measured voltage V UpHF in the test program.
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9. Calculate the transfer ratio. 

tr = UOscilloscope / UV UpHF
The value determined must lie between 0.36 and 0.44.
10. Remain in the Test program.

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Power measurement Test setup

RESECTOSCOPE

MF
VIO MF

HF power meter

Fig. 7-23

• The power cord connects the VIO 300 D to the power supply.
• The bipolar resection adapter is connected to the MF socket of the
VIO 300 D.
• The bipolar resection adapter is connected to the HF power meter via
the measuring cable.
• The dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode is connected.

Test procedure

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RL = 50 ohms
2. Keep the previous settings in the "TP generator" test program:
– Test mode: AUTO
– Output socket: 3 BIPOLAR (3 = sockets slot, BIPOLAR = arrange-
ment with multifuction socket, to which the bipolar resection
adapter is connected)
3. Use the footswitch to activate the VIO 300 D.
4. Determine the power delivered on the HF power meter. The value
must be > 100 watts.

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