CS-3000 RF Generator Unit Operator Manual
Environmental Specifications
Operating Conditions
Temperature
Humidity
Atmospheric pressure
Storage & Shipping Conditions
Temperature
Humidity
Atmospheric pressure
NOTE: Gradually return the RF Generator to operational conditions after storage or
shipping and stabilize for one hour before use.
Periodic Inspections
Periodic safety inspections of the generator and attached accessories should be performed
by persons who, based on their training, knowledge, and practical experience, are capable
of adequately testing and assessing the safety and functionality of the generator.
Visual Inspection
1. Instruction manual present.
2. Labels, cautions, or warnings placed correctly and in all required locations.
3. No apparent external mechanical damage to the generator, connectors, accessories,
or wiring.
Operating Test
1. Self-test diagnostic upon start-up, includes self-calibration of measurement circuitry.
2. Footswitch operation.
3. Front control panel; keys and displays.
WARNING: If testing reveals a defect that could harm the patient, employees, or
third parties, the generator should not be used until it has been properly repaired or
serviced. The operator must immediately notify the appropriate authorities of the defect.
Chapter 5 Product Specifications
Operational Conditions & Front Panel Displays
Figure 8. RF Generator Front Panel Display at "Power On"
Turning POWER ON to the generator transitions the generator to "Standby" mode.
Figure 9. RF Generator Front Panel Display at "Standby Mode"
Entering STANDBY MODE activates the "Standby" LED ("Error" LED and "RF ON/OFF"
LEDs remain off). The nContact logo & "software version" are displayed.
AtriCure, Inc.
10C to 40C, 50F to 104F
30 % RH to 75 % RH, non-condensing
700 to 1060 millibar
-30C to 60C, -22F to 140F
10 % RH to 95 % RH, non-condensing
500 to 1060 millibar
Figure 10. RF Generator Front Panel Display Entering "Power Control
Mode"
From Standby, when the user presses the "MODE" button, the generator passes a self-
test. If the self-diagnostic tests don't detect an Error code, the generator then enters
POWER CONTROL MODE (in this mode, the RF ON/OFF LED is blinking).
As displayed in the drawing above, the impedance measurement is Open Circuit (OC)
because the device and the indifferent electrode is not connected. The generator
Power is set to 4 W and Time is set to 0.
Figure 11. RF Generator Front Panel Display in "Power Control \ Ready
State"
From POWER CONTROL MODE the generator enters a Ready State.
Note: An indifferent electrode and coagulation device are connected to the
generator and placed on the patient.
"RF ON/OFF" LED is not activated, but will be blinking.
When the user attaches a device, the generator detects device type and presets
information.
Refer to the Instructions for Use of the coagulation devices for the pre-set power and
time.
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