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(by photocopying, microfilming or other methods) or processed, duplicated or dissem- inated by the use of electronic systems without the written consent of Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH. The information contained in this manual may be amended or supplemented without prior notice and represents no obli- gation on the part of Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 VIO 300 D Fig. 3-1 Power Switch 2–9 Selection buttons...
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 Power input in standby mode 40 watts...
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4 • Technical Data Acclimatizing If the unit has been stored or transported at temperatures below +10 °C or above +40 °C, the unit will require approx. 3 hours to acclimatize at room temperature. Standards Classification according to EC Directive 93/42/EEC II b Protection class as per EN 60 601-1 Type as per EN 60 601-1...
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.
5 • Setup 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.
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5 • Setup 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 –...
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5 • Setup 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: grams Stores all errors detected and signaled by the control panel. V 2.1.x Event list:...
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5 • Setup 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.
(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 Fig. 5-1 Call up Setup level 1 1. Call up "Guide" window.
5 • Setup 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). / 84...
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.
Description Action nizing code mation module Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. 2 – 4 Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. Button error socket 1. Check the keyboard.
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21 – 23 Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. Type detection of socket 1 Check and save the socket fails to agree with the stored configuration in the "Version...
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Description Action nizing code mation module 7D + 7E Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. Operating system error. Information, no fault condi- tion. Internal state incorrect. Information, no fault condi- tion. 81 – 83 Restart the unit.
1 + 2 Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. 5 + 6 Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice.
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(e.g. by AutoStop) and the activation signal remains (longer than 5 s) (e.g. footswitch). Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. CAN ID of activation Activation signal during Check the accessories. If the signal (e.g. 100 with switch-on: ...
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Occurs if a PowerFail signal age. is received but the PowerFail does not actually happen within 2 s. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. CRC check not yet com- Wait until the CRC check is pleted: complete.
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Occurs if an error is signaled by the Nessy symmetry monitoring during activa- tion. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. Occurs if activation was ter- Check the accessories. If the minated automatically (e.g. error persists, notify Erbe by AutoStop) and tissue is Service.
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Check whether the waste gas tube is obstructed. The ERBECRYO 2 is signaling Check the accessories. If the an unknown instrument. error persists, notify Erbe Service. 81 + 82 Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. / 84...
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APC socket 1 recognized: Information, no fault condi- Occurs if an APC socket 1 is tion. recognized. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. Single-pedal footswitch rec- Information, no fault condi- ognized: tion.
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Action nizing code mation module 8E + 8F Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. No status message from Check connectors. Check IES module: ...
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6 • Remedying malfunctions Recognizing module: B = Control panel Recog- Error Additional infor- Description Action nizing code mation module 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...
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Occurs if the user wants to assign a different mode to an instrument with a fixed mode. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. Error number of Footswitch not assigned: Assign the footswitch activa- footswitch (see Occurs if a footswitch which tion.
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Occurs if the AutoStart func- tion is assigned while con- tact has already been recognized. AD – AF Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. NESSY symmetry NESSY symmetry warning: Check the NE accessories. value in %.
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tion. Occurs if rinsing of an APC instrument is initiated. B5 + B6 Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. Permissible limit value of Information, no fault condi- AUTO START activation has tion.
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6 • Remedying malfunctions Recognizing module: B = Control panel Recog- Error Additional infor- Description Action nizing code mation module VEM 2 module discon- Information, no fault condi- nected: tion. Occurs if socket extension module VEM 2 is discon- nected from the system.
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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. More than one HYBRIDtherm Information, no fault condi- instrument has been con- tion.
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6 • Remedying malfunctions Recognizing module: B = Control panel Recog- Error Additional infor- Description Action nizing code mation module D3 + D4 Fully open the bottle valve. Allow the gas bottle to warm up to room temperature. Con- nect a full gas bottle. The input pressure sensor Allow the gas bottle to cool on the ERBECRYO 2 is sig-...
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6 • Remedying malfunctions Recognizing module: B = Control panel Recog- Error Additional infor- Description Action nizing code mation module The minimum power for the Information, no fault condi- HYBRIDtherm application tion. has not been reached. Power Down: Information, no fault condi- Occurs if the unit is switched tion.
Description Action nizing code mation module Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. 4 – 6 Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice.
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Action nizing code mation module 7D – 7F Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. 81 – 84 Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. BiCision short circuit detec- Information, no fault condi- tion:...
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.
6 • Remedying malfunctions F-Errors Recognizing module: F = Footswitch Recog- Error Additional infor- Description Action nizing code mation module CRC error: Replace the ECB footswitch. Occurs if an error is detected during CRC monitoring of the footswitch at start-up (e.g.
2,3,5,6 1 – 7 Restart the unit. If the error (socket) occurs again, notify Erbe Ser- vice. 2,3,5,6 Overcurrent activation rec- Check the accessories. If the (socket) ognition: error persists, notify Erbe The measurement current Service.
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Erbe with instrument type. Service. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Erbe Art. No. Description 20192-127 Patient cable AE Patient cable AE, international 20192-110 20190-045 Electrode handle ICC/ACC –...
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7 • Maintenance and servicing 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 • Maintenance and servicing Performance tests Testing and measuring equipment Erbe Art. No. Description 20189-303 Dual-pedal footswitch with ReMode 20194-070 Patient cable NE Patient cable NE, international 20194-075 20100-033 Adapter cable NE Test setup • The test specimen is connected to the power supply via the power cord.
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...
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7 • Maintenance and servicing 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.
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)
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 Bipolar cable, international 2Pin 22...
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 Patient cable AE, international...
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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. / 84...
7 • Maintenance and servicing HF power output CUT Testing and measuring equipment Erbe Art. No. Description 20192-127 Patient cable AE Patient cable AE, international 20192-110 20190-045 Electrode handle ICC/ACC – Laboratory measuring cable 20194-070 Patient cable NE Patient cable NE, international...
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• 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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7 • Maintenance and servicing 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.
7 • Maintenance and servicing HF power output COAGULATE Testing and measuring equipment Erbe Art. No. Description 20192-127 Patient cable AE Patient cable AE, international 20192-110 20190-045 Electrode handle ICC/ACC – Laboratory measuring cable 20194-070 Patient cable NE Patient cable NE, international...
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7 • Maintenance and servicing 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.
7 • Maintenance and servicing 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.
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7 • Maintenance and servicing DRY CUT Test setup (only to be tested as an upgrade with VIO 200 D) 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.
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7 • Maintenance and servicing 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 HF power meter Fig. 7-11 • The test setup is designed as shown in the illustration above. •...
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7 • Maintenance and servicing 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.
7 • Maintenance and servicing Monitor circuits NE monitoring of critical resis- Testing and measuring equipment tance Erbe Art. No. Description single surfaced 20194-070 Patient cable NE return electrodes Patient cable NE, international 20194-075 20100-033 Adapter cable NE 20100-101 VIO Testbox Symmetry/Resistance (NE...
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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 critical resistance Erbe Art. No. Description dual surfaced 20194-070 Patient cable NE...
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7 • Maintenance and servicing Test set-up and test procedure 1st test step Testbox 20100-101 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.
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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 Erbe Art. No. Description 20192-127 Patient cable AE Patient cable AE, international...
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7 • Maintenance and servicing Test set-up and test procedure 1st test step 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.
2 seconds an acoustic warning must be emitted. The test specimen must interrupt activation. Bipolar resection adapter (VIO 300 D from V 2.2.x only) Testing and measuring equipment Erbe Art. No.
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RESECTOSCOPE 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.
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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.
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– 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.
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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.
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