SERVICE MANUAL

CURIS®

Radiofrequency Unit

REF 36 xx xx-XX

The service manual covers the units described in section 3.1

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Table of Contents

0. SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS USED 1

1. PREFACE 2
1.1 Validity of the service manual 2
1.2 Important information 2
1.2.1 General 2
1.2.2 Warranty 2
1.2.3 Distribution and service 2
2. TRANSPORT AND PACKAGING 3
2.1 Incoming inspection 3
2.1.1 Transport damage 3
2.1.2 Compensation for damages 3
2.2 Return shipments 3
3. WARNING AND SAFETY SIGNALS 4
3.1 General 4
3.2 Pace makers, implants 4
3.3 Interference with other units 4
4. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CURIS® RADIOFREQUENCY UNIT 5
4.1 General 5
4.2 Technical data, safety norms and standards, certification 6
4.3 Diagrams 7
4.3.1 RF Power 7
4.3.2 RF current 9
4.3.3 Power output characteristics 11
4.4 Features and handling of the unit 12
4.4.1 Function control and display elements 12
4.4.2 Self-test 15
4.4.3 Connecting patient plates 15
4.4.4 Connecting monopolar handpieces 16
4.4.5 Connection of bipolar accessories 16
4.4.6 Bipolar accessories and automatic intstrument recognition 16
4.5 Choosing a mode of operation 17
4.5.1 Working with the unit 18
4.5.2 Power adjustment 18
4.5.3 Special functions 19
4.5.4 Programming memory 21
4.5.5 Performance check 22
4.6 Mechanical Composition 23
4.7 Description of switching mechanism 23
4.7.1 Block Diagram 24
4.7.2 Voltage supply 25
4.7.3 Main board 25
4.7.4 RF output card 28
4.7.5 Front card 29
5. INSTALLING AND REMOVING MODULES AND COMPONENTS 30
5.1 Modules and mechanical parts for CURIS® 30
5.2 Closing and opening the casing of the unit 32
5.3 Removing and installing the rotary encoder 32
5.4 Removing and installing the front part 33
5.5 Removing and installing the front card, connector sockets and attachment parts 35
5.5.1 Removing and installing the front card 35

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5.5.2 Removing and installing connector sockets 36

5.5.3 Removing and installing the mains switch 37
5.6 Removing and installing the RF output card 38
5.7 Removing and installing the main card 40
5.8 Removing and installing mains connector socket 42
5.9 Removing and installing loudspeaker and potentiometer ”Volume control” 43
5.10 Removing and installing the connector sockets “Footswitch“ and “Pump“ 45
5.11 Removing and installing the small voltage supply unit 46
6. ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS AFTER CHANGE OF MODULES 48
6.1 Checks and tests 48
6.1.1 Visual control 48
6.2 Safety check 50
6.3 Performance checks 50
6.3.1 Software-version check 50
6.3.2 Self-testing 50
6.3.3 Performance testing of user elements 51
6.3.4 Performance testing of special function keys 51
6.4 Basic settings 52
6.4.1 Deleting user programs 52
6.5 Adjustments after card change 52
6.5.1 RF output card 52
6.5.2 Testing of monopolar RF output performance and RF leakage currents 55
6.5.3 Testing of bipolar RF output performance and RF leakage currents 57
7. UPDATING THE OPERATING PROGRAM 59
7.1 Requirements for program updates 59
7.1.1 Possible problems 59
7.1.2 Alternative use of an USB adaptor for computers without serial port availability 60
7.2 Software update CURIS® BM1700 with PC/Notebook computer 61
7.2.1 Install a software update as follows: 61
8. RECURRING SAFETY CHECKS 65
8.1 Self test 65
8.1.1 Watching the self-test 65
8.2 Visual and performance checks 66
8.2.1 Performing checks 66
8.2.2 Performance check for automatic instrument encoding 67
9. TROUBLE-SHOOTING 72
9.1 Malfunctions of Unit 72
9.2 Error Messages and their Meanings 73
10. REVISIONS 84
10.1 Procedure 84
10.2 Hardware status 84
10.2.1 Identification of hardware status 84
10.3 Software status 84
10.4 Configurations 85
10.4.1 Configuration 0000 85
10.4.2 Configuration 0100 85
11. MAINTENANCE 86
11.1 Cleaning and disinfection 86
12. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS 87
12.1 Packing 87
12.2 Disposal 87

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0. Symbols and Abbreviations Used

See user instructions; advice; warning

Disposal instructions (European Union)

Ω Ohms
A Ampere
AC Alternating current
CF Cardiac floating
dB Decibel
DC Direct current
Err Error
F Floating
hPA Hectopascal
Hz Hertz
kHz Kilohertz
LF Low frequency
mA Milliampere
MDD 93/42 (EWG) European Medical Device Regulations
MHz Megahertz
MPG Medizinproduktegesetz (German Medical Device Regulations)
NE Patient plate (= neutral electrode)
OR Operating room
P Power
PE Potential equalization
R Resistance
RaVoR™ RRRadiofrequency volume reduction
RF Radiofrequency
V Volts/voltage
V Version
VA Volt ampere
NF

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1. Preface
1.1 Validity of the service manual
This service manual is valid for all CURIS® units with all hard and software versions covered by num-
bers “0000“ or “0100” on the identification label . The identification label is on the back of the unit.

1.2 Important information

1.2.1 General
The unit CURIS® fulfills the basic requirements according to Annex I of Guideline 93/42/EEC.

The unit has been classified as Class IIb and has the CE mark .
1.2.2 Warranty
There is an 18-month warranty for the unit starting on the day of delivery to the end user. For details
about the warranty see Sutter Medizintechnik’s General Terms and Conditions.

Please note
The manufacturer can only be held legally liable for the safety and functions of the unit if main-
tenance, servicing and changes to the unit have been performed by the manufacturer himself or
a person acting according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
If the servicing is performed by a person authorized by the manufacturer or by the manufacturer, the
user needs to obtain a receipt stating the kind and extent of the repairs. The receipt has to indicate the
date of the repairs as well as the company name and signature of the service person. If servicing is not
done by the manufacturer of the unit, repaired units and parts must also bear the service person’s iden-
tification.
1.2.3 Distribution and service
Sutter Medizintechnik GmbH
Tullastr. 87
79108 Freiburg / Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)761 51 551-0
Fax: +49 (0)761 51 551-30
E-Mail: info@sutter-med.de
www.sutter-med.de/com

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2. Transport and Packaging

2.1 Incoming inspection
2.1.1 Transport damage
Check the unit and accessories for transport damages and faults immediately after receiving the unit.
Each CURIS® unit comes with a power cable and user instructions.
2.1.2 Compensation for damages
Damages may only be claimed if the distributor or forwarder is informed immediately upon detecting a
damage. Records of damages have to be made and be sent to the nearest Sutter representative or to
Sutter, who will pass the claims on to the insurance company.

2.2 Return shipments

To return a unit to Sutter or a Sutter service point use the original box to ship the unit if possible and in-
clude the following information:
Name and address of owner
Type and unit number
Description of error

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3. Warning and Safety Signals

3.1 General
Radiofrequency units produce high voltage and currents to perform according to their intended use. To
prevent danger for the patients, users and others, always use the unit properly and strictly adhere to the
user instructions and safety guidelines.
We recommend that the user keep a technical user file (in accordance with the German Medical Device
Operation Regulations (Medizinbetreiberverordnung).
Improper functioning of an RF unit may lead to an undesired increase of power output. As a precaution
the RF generator CURIS® comes with an integrated protective circuit to avoid undesired, excessive
power output.

3.2 Pace makers, implants

Take into consideration before applying an active electrode or patient plate that RF current must
not be channelled via metal implants, e. g. never attach patient plates above endoprotheses or
metal implants.
Patients with active implants, e. g. pacemakers or implanted electrodes are at risk when treated
with an RF unit. The RF unit may impair the function of active implants or cause irreparable
damage to them. Due to this risk factor avoid the use of radiofrequency on such patients.

3.3 Interference with other units

The intended use of RF surgery may lead to interference of the CURIS® with other
electromedical equipment (e. g. ECG monitors) and electronic devices (e. g. telephone,
computer).

To reduce interference, take the following measures:

• Connect the RF generator CURIS® to another power outlet.
• Increase the physical distance between the CURIS® and the malfunctioning device.
• Make sure that the instrument cable is not near other devices or their cables.
• Make sure that the potential equalizer (41) is properly earthed.
• Make sure that connector cables are not near other devices.

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4. Technical Description of the CURIS® radiofrequency unit

4.1 General
The radiofrequency unit CURIS® is an electrosurgical unit designed for general clinical use. It has the
following features:
• A maximum of 100 watts RF output for cutting, a maximum of 80 watts for contact coagulation,
60 watts for soft spray coagulation, and 100 watts for bipolar coagulation to ensure substantial
power reserves.
• Separate adjustment of RF output for cutting and coagulation.
• Separate display of RF output for cutting and coagulation.
• Easy to understand design and user-friendliness.
• Control with two micro-controllers. These run parallel to fulfil the safety functions and control
each other. In case of deviation of data, the energy output is cut.
• Adaptive NE control, for one-piece and split patient plates.
• Only one footswitch for monopolar and bipolar operation required. The footswitch adjusts to the
operation mode.
• Interface for irrigation-pump activation signals on back.
• Automatic bipolar forceps control may be activated if desired.
• Timer to limit the maximum activation for coagulation modes may be activated if desired.
• A casing that prevents dust and liquids from penetrating the unit.
• Multi-voltage power supply adjusts automatically to a mains voltage from 100 to 240 V, 50/60
Hz.

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4.2 Technical data, safety norms and standards, certification

Electric supply 100-240 V; 50/60 Hz

Power consumption No RF current approx. 25 VA

Max. Power input approx 250 VA

Protection category I

Classification acc. to MPG II b

Leakage current LF and RF According to IEC 60601-2-2

Type CF; defibrillator-proof

Initial RF values:

Current mode MONOPOLAR Output Nominal frequency Modulation frequency

CUT 1 (cutting) max. 100 W ± 20 % at 400 Ω 4,00 MHz -
CUT 2 (cutting) max. 100 W ± 20 % at 400 Ω 4,00 MHz 33 kHz
CONTACT (coag.) max. 80 W ± 20 % at 200 Ω 4,00 MHz 33 kHz
SOFTSPRAY (coag.) max. 60 W ± 20 % at 500 Ω 4,00 MHz 33 kHz

Current mode BIPOLAR

BICUT 1 (cutting) max. 80 W ± 20 % at 200 Ω 4,00 MHz -
BICUT 2 (cutting) max. 80 W ± 20 % at 200 Ω 4,00 MHz 33 kHz
EXCISE (cutting) max. 80 W ± 20 % at 200 Ω 4,00 MHz 33 kHz
MACRO (coag.) max. 100 W ± 20 % at 50 Ω 4,00 MHz
PRECISE (coag.) max. 50 W ± 20 % at 50 Ω 4,00 MHz
RaVoR™ (coag.) max. 40 W ± 20 % at 50 Ω 4,00 MHz

Operating mode Intermittent INT 10 s / 30 s equals 25 % ED

Fuse 2 – x T 3,15 A
Signal levels RF display: 40-65 dB(A) adjustable
Alarm: 65 dB(A)
Weight Approx. 5.0 kg

Interference suppression Limits according to EN 55011 and IEC 60601-2-2

Radio interference immunity according to IEC 801

Measurements WxHxD 320 mm x 170 mm x 385 mm

Safety norms and regulati- DIN EN 60601-1 / March 1996
ons DIN EN 60601-1-2 / October 2002
IEC 60601-2-2: 1998
Conform with MDD 93 / 42 / EEC

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Environment conditions for Ambient temperature -25 °C to +70 °C

transportation and storage Relative humidity 10 % to 100 %
Air pressure 500 hPa to 1060 hPa

Environment conditions for Ambient temperature +10 °C to +40 °C

safe use Relative humidity 30 % to 75 %
Air pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa

4.3 Diagrams
4.3.1 RF Power
MONOPOLAR

MONOPOLAR CUT 1 MONOPOLAR CUT 2

100 100
RF-Power (Watt)

RF-Power (Watt)

90 90
80 80
70
1 70
1
60 60
50 50
40 40
30
2 30
2
20 20
10 10
0 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000

R (Ω) R (Ω)

MONOPOLAR CONTACT MONOPOLAR SOFTSPRAY

80 80
RF-Power (Watt)
RF-Power (Watt)

70 70

60 60

50 50

40 1 40
1
30 30

20
2 20
2
10 10

0 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000

R (Ω) R (Ω)

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BIPOLAR

BIPOLAR BICUT 1 BIPOLAR BICUT 2

100 100
90 90
80 80
RF-Power (Watt)

RF-Power (Watt)
70 70
60 60
50 1 50 1
40 40
30 30
20 20
10 10
2
0 0 2
0 100 200 300 400 600 700 800 900 1000 0 100 200 300 400 600 700 800 900 1000

R (Ω) R (Ω)

BIPOLAR EXCISE BIPOLAR MACRO

100 100
RF-Power (Watt)
RF-Power (Watt)

90 90
80 80
70 70
60 60
50 1 50
40 40
30 30
20 20 1
10 10
2
0 0 2
0 100 200 300 400 600 700 800 900 1000 0 100 200 300 400 600 700 800 900 1000

R (Ω) R (Ω)

BIPOLAR PRECISE BIPOLAR RaVoR™

50 50
RF-Power (Watt)
RF-Power (Watt)

45 45
40 40
35 35
30 30
25 25
20 20
15 15
10 1 10 1
5 5
0 2 0 2
0 100 200 300 400 600 700 800 900 1000 0 100 200 300 400 600 700 800 900 1000

R (Ω) R (Ω)

Graph 1: Power adjustment: maximum power

Graph 2: Power adjustment: power reduced by half

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4.3.2 RF current
MONOPOLAR
MONOPOLAR CUT 2
MONOPOLAR CUT 1
1000
1000

800
800

600
600

400
400

peak
peak

Volt
200
Volt

200

0
0 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 85 100
1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 85 100

Display (Watt)
Display (Watt)

MONOPOLAR CONTACT MONOPOLAR SOFTSPRAY

1000 1000

800 800

600 600
peak

400 400
Volt
peak
Volt

200 200

0 0
1 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 1 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60

Display (Watt) Display (Watt)

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BIPOLAR

BIPOLAR BICUT 1 BIPOLAR BICUT 2

600 600

500 500

400 400

300 300

200 200
peak

peak
100 100
Volt

Volt
0 0
1 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 1 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

Display (Watt) Display (Watt)

BIPOLAR EXCISE BIPOLAR MACRO

600 300

500 250

400 200

300 150

200 100
peak
peak

Volt

100 50
Volt

0 0
1 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 85 100

Display (Watt) Display (Watt)

BIPOLAR PRECISE BIPOLAR RaVoR™

300 300

250 250

200 200

150 150
peak
Volt

100 100
peak

50 50
Volt

0 0
1 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 50 1 4 8 12 16 20 25 30 35 40

Display (Watt) Display (Watt)

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4.3.3 Power output characteristics

MONOPOLAR CUT MONOPOLAR COAG

RF-Power (Watt)
100 100
RF-Power (Watt)

90 90
80 80
70
1 70
60 60
50 50
1
40 40
30 30 2
20 20
10 10
0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Display (Watt) Display (Watt)

1 = CUT 1, CUT 2 1 = CONTACT 2 = SOFTSPRAY

BIPOLAR CUT BIPOLAR COAG

100 100
RF-Power (Watt)
RF-Power (Watt)

90 90
80 80
70 70 1
60 60
50
1 50
40 40
30 30
20 20 2
10 10 3
0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Display (Watt) Display (Watt)

1 = BICUT 1, BICUT 2, EXCISE 1 = MACRO 2 = PRECISE 3 = RaVoR™

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4.4 Features and handling of the unit

4.4.1 Function control and display elements
Front of unit
3 5 7 10 12 14 16
4 6 9 11 13
8 15

2 17

18

19
20

21
Fe

0 30 0 26 24 22 0
29 28 27 25 23 0

1 Power switch
2 Display ”Auto-RF control activated“
3 Program memory P1 … P4 (to save settings)
4 Push button CONTACT for monopolar contact coagulation
5 Push button CUT 1 for monopolar cutting
6 Push button SOFTSPRAY for contact-free monopolar coagulation (spray coagulation)
7 Push button CUT 2 for monopolar cutting with coagulation
8 Signal light comes on when RF power output is in MONOPOLAR mode
9 Push button MACRO for bipolar coagulation
10 Push button BICUT 1 for bipolar cutting
11 Push button PRECISE for bipolar coagulating with fine-tipped instruments
12 Push button BICUT 2 for bipolar cutting with coagulation
13 Push button RaVoR™ for bipolar RF volume reduction, e. g. for snoring treatment
14 Push button EXCISE for bipolar cutting with ring forceps
15 Signal light comes on when RF power output is in BIPOLAR mode
16 Display for RF cutting output (in modes CUT1, CUT2, BICUT1, BICUT2, EXCISE)
17 Turning knob for adjustment of RF cutting output (in modes CUT1, CUT2, BICUT1, BICUT2, EXCISE)
18 Display for RF coagulation output (in modes CONTACT, SOFTSPRAY, MACRO, PRECISE, RaVoR™)

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19 Turning knob for adjusting the RF coagulation output

20 Display for the time on the TIMER
21 Turning knob for the adjustment of the time of the TIMER
22 Special-function button AUDIO FEEDBACK (only possible in bipolar coagulation modes)
23 Connector socket for bipolar instruments
24 Special-function button AUTO STOP (only possible in bipolar coagulation modes)
25 Special-function button AUTO START (only possible in bipolar MACRO and PRECISE modes)
26 Special-function button STANDARD for working without the automatic START, STOP or TIMER func-
tions
27 Connector socket for monoplar instruments
28 Special-function button TIMER for adjusting the duration of instrument activation
(only possible in some coagulation modes, CONTACT, MACRO, PRECISE)
29 Connector socket for patient plate

30
Display „Patient plate not connected“ (red light flashing). Anzeige „N

31
Symbol „Patient plate insulated from ground“ (F = Floating) Hinweis-Sy
32
Symbol for classification of unit (CF). Hinweis-Sy
The unit is defibrillator-proof. Das Gerät
33
Symbol “Important! See user instructions!“ Hinweis-Sy

34
Symbol “Caution! High-frequency currents – high voltage!“ Hinweis-Sy
SPANNUNG

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Back of unit

35 Connector socket for irrigation pump

36 Connector socket for footswitch
37 Loudspeaker
38 Identification label
39 Fuses (2x T 3,15 A)
40 Connector socket for mains cable
41 PE conncection for electric potential equalization
42 Hardware and software version number, four digits
43 Sound volume control

Advice
In the following chapers numbers in parenthesis, e. g. (9), indicate the position of features on
the front or back of the unit.

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4.4.2 Self-test
After switching the unit on it will perform a self-test.
All display elements on the front panel of the unit light up. Whether these elements work properly can-
not be tested by the unit itself. Verify the correct function of these a follows:
After switching the unit on, the red signal above the patient plate socket will briefly light up.
Then all the push buttons will briefly light up. No dashes or dots may show on the displays for power
output and TIMER. At last all three of the displays will show “888”. The activation lights for monopolar
“cut” and “coag” light up successively and are accompanied by their respective activation signal tone.
If the self-test does not run as described, the unit is probably defective. Do not use it. Contact your ser-
vice partner.
After successful self-testing, the unit is ready for use in the program last used. If an error was found, the
unit will show an Error-number (see chapter 10).

4.4.3 Connecting patient plates

Connect the patient plate to its socket (29) at the front of the unit. Use one-piece
patient plates or split patient plates to facilitate patient monitoring applications.
The signal „Patient plate not connected“ (30) above the socket will come on if the
patient plate is not connected in monopolar working mode. The signal does not
come on in bipolar mode. When trying to activate the RF unit in monopolar mode
while the patient plate is not connected, a loud acoustic alarm signal will be audible
and it will not be possible to activate RF.
The bipolar mode is not affected.
When using a split plate, the signal light ”Patient plate not connected“ will only disappear after plate
has been properly secured. Take into account additional time requirements as running-in periods may
vary.

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4.4.4 Connecting monopolar handpieces

For cutting and coagulation in monopolar mode plug in a handpiece with
fingerswitch or a handpiece without fingerswitch and a footswitch. Connect the
monopolar handpiece to the connector socket (27) at the front of the RF unit.
Connect the cable for the footswitch to the socket (36) at the back of the RF
unit.

Insert the active electrode into the handpiece until it is firmly locked.
For the safe use of accessories see also the user instructions of the instruments
employed.

Warning
Do not activate RF power while inserting an electrode or while changing electrodes. This may
cause burns!

4.4.5 Connection of bipolar accessories

For working in bipolar mode plug the instrument connector cable into its socket
(23). Connect the cable to the appropriate bipolar instrument. Use the foot-
switch, connected to socket (36) at the back of the RF unit, to activate the in-
strument. Alternatively, for bipolar coagulation electrodes activation is also
possible via the AUTO START (25) button. Bipolar forceps with handswitch may
be connected with a special cable.
The use of a patient plate is not required for bipolar applications.
Attaching a patient plate for bipolar applications will not enhance the safety and effectiveness of bipolar
applications.
For the safe use of accessories see also the user instructions of the instruments employed.
4.4.6 Bipolar accessories and automatic intstrument recognition
Some accessories connected to the RF generator CURIS are identified automatically via a special cod-
ing feature. Automatic instrument recognition is based on certain generator pre-settings that are
adapted to the accessories and cannot or can only be partially altered by the user. For automatically
identified instruments, access to and saving of programmed applications (P1 to P4) are only possible
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4.5 Choosing a mode of operation

Choose the desired mode of operation prior to using the unit.
CURIS® offers the following modes of operation:
MONOPOLAR Cutting CUT 1 (5) Smooth cut without eschar formation.
For monopolar e- Yellow-lined buttons
lectrodes CUT 2 (7) Cutting current with coagulation (hemosta-
sis) around the edges.
Coagulating CONTACT (4) Contact coagulation. Coagulation affecting
Blue-lined buttons the deeper layers of the tissue. Direct con-
tact of electrode and tissue.
SOFTSPRAY (6) Spray coagulation. Coagulation current not
affecting the deeper tissue layers for sur-
face coagulation by means of arcing (fulgu-
ration).

BIPOLAR Cutting BICUT 1 (10) Smooth cut without eschar formation.

For bipolar e- Yellow-lined buttons
lectrodes BICUT 2 (12) Cutting current with coagulation (hemosta-
sis) around the edges.
EXCISE (14) For use with e. g. ring forceps.
Coagulating MACRO (9) Bipolar coagulation. Spot coagulation in
Blue-lined buttons
the area around the electrode tips.
PRECISE (11) Bipolar coagulation using electrodes with
fine tips. Delicate spot coagulation in the
area around the electrode tips.
RaVoR™ (13) Bipolar radiofrequency volume reduction,
e. g. for the treatment of snoring. The RF
unit will automatically use the special-
function button AUTO STOP in this mode.
The special functions AUTO START, TIMER
and STANDARD are not available in the
RaVoR™ mode whereas AUTO STOP cannot
be turned off.

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4.5.1 Working with the unit

Warning
Do not activate RF power while inserting an electrode into the handpiece or while changing
electrodes. This may cause burns!
To activate the unit, choose the RF power output according to the desired mode of operation, and use
the handswitch or the footswitch. RF current is administered according to pre-adjusted power settings.
The activation of the RF unit is accompanied by a continuous acoustic signal and a visual signal for
MONOPOLAR (8) and BIPOLAR (15) respectively.

4.5.2 Power adjustment

Adjust the power output for cutting and coagulation at the turning knobs on the front panel of the unit.

16 Turning knob (17) and power display (16) for CUT modes (cutting):
CUT 1, CUT 2, BICUT 1, BICUT 2, EXCISE
17
Turning knob (19) and power display (18) for COAG modes (coagulation):
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19 CONTACT, SOFTSPRAY, MACRO, PRECISE, RaVoR™

Power adjustment is possible up to a pre-defined maximum. See the technical data in chapter 8 for the
maximum output for the different modes of operation.

Advice
Always use the lowest possible power setting to achieve a desired surgical effect.

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4.5.3 Special functions

The RF generator CURIS® has the following special functions:
28 26 25 24 22 20 21

TIMER (28)
This special function limits the RF output to a pre-selected maximum activation period. After this time
the RF unit will switch the probe off automatically. Adjust the duration with the turning knob (21). The
display (20) will show the remaining time. Time is only counted when RF current is activated and stops
when it is not activated. The activation period can be adjusted from 0.2 to 60 seconds. The TIMER func-
tion works in the coagulation modes only, both in the monopolar and bipolar modes, but not in the Ra-
VoR™ and soft spray mode.
Proceed as follows:
1. Push the TIMER button (28).
2. Use the turning knob (21) to adjust the maximum RF activation time.
3. Activate the electrode.
After the adjusted time has expired, the electrode will be deactivated automatically, even when the
footswitch or the button on the handpiece is pressed.

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STANDARD (26)
This button serves to turn off all special functions. Activate or deactivate the electrode manually (via
handpiece or footswitch).

AUTO START (25)

This special function is only available in the bipolar MACRO and PRECISE coagulation modes. The RF
output will be automatically turned on at tissue contact. The function is turned on with a delay of 0.0 to
5 seconds, which can be adjusted with the turning knob (21).

Warning
The function AUTO START of the RF generator CURIS® may lead to undesired RF activa-
tion. Always make sure that the bipolar instrument used cannot come into unintended
contact with the tissue, and avoid contact with low-resistance, electrically conductive
parts.
Activation can also be caused by contact with metal pieces (e. g. trocars, retractors) or similar low-
resistance materials (e. g. liquids). Unintended RF activation may also result from tissue contact when
bipolar accessories are positioned on the patient, or during perioperative instrument cleaning.
The bipolar cutting modes are not available when AUTO START has been selected.

AUTO STOP (24)

This special function is only available in the MACRO, PRECISE und RaVoR™ coagulation modes and is
automatically activated in the RaVoR™ mode. Bipolar coagulation will desiccate the tissue during the
main coagulation phase. Increased desiccation leads to increased tissue impedance. The RF generator
CURIS® has automatic tissue impedance control and will turn off automatically before tissue is ne-
crotized.
Activate the electrode with a handpiece or footswitch.

AUDIO FEEDBACK (22)

This special function is only available in the BIPOLAR coagulation modes. During cutting and coagula-
tion the pitch of a simultaneous acoustic signal indicates how high tissue impedance is. The higher the
resistance the higher the degree of tissue desiccation and the pitch of the acoustic signal.

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4.5.4 Programming memory

The RF generator CURIS® has four program storage buttons P1 to P4 (3), which may be used to save
current settings.
Proceed as follows:
1. Choose the desired settings of the RF unit (mode, output, special function).
2. Press one of the buttons P1 to P4 (3) until you hear the confirmation signal.
The current settings have now been saved and the green lamp next to the programming button comes
on. The unit is ready to work with these settings. All four of the programming spaces may be used in this
fashion.
To retrieve the settings that have been stored, press the respective programming button. The green
light next to the button shows that the stored settings are active. If the special function AUTO START is
part of a setting, the AUTO START button (25) will flash and cannot be activated separately. This func-
tion can only be used after pressing the AUTO START button (25) again for confirmation. This is a pre-
caution to avoid unintended burns.

Advice
For reasons of safety, settings in the bipolar cutting mode cannot be saved. If attempted, the
programming button will save “0. When choosing the bipolar cutting mode, readjust the settings
with turning knob (17).

The green light will disappear as soon as the settings are changed. By pressing a programming button
until the confirmation signal sounds, the new settings will be saved and overwrite the previous settings.
When using bipolar accessories with automatic instrument recognition, the programming functions of
the unit are limited (see 3.5.4). The settings cannot be overwritten if the codings for the predefined
identification of bipolar accessories are changed (if possible at all).
When switching the RF unit on for use, the most recently used program settings will be retrieved.

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4.5.5 Performance check

Before using the RF unit, perform the following function test to make sure that all functions of the unit
work properly:
1. Pull the plug for the patient plate cable out of its socket (29). The red signal light (30) flashes. When
trying to activate monopolar current, an intermittent acoustic warning signal can be heard instead of
the continuous activation sound, and the RF output is blocked. Bipolar current may still be activated
if selected, and the red light will not flash.
2. Push the plug for the patient plate cable back into its socket (29). In monopolar mode the red light
will stop flashing. Split-patient plates have to be attached properly to the patient before the alarm
will stop. The light will not flash in bipolar mode.
3. Connect the cable for the monopolar handpiece to its socket (27). Activate RF power by pressing the
fingerswitch on the handpiece or the footswitch. The lights for MONOPOLAR (8) and BIPOLAR (15)
have to flash when selected, and the RF activation signal must be audible.

Warning
If the activation signal can be heard while the footswitch or handpiece is not connected, the
RF unit is not working properly. Do not use the unit in this case. Technical service is required.
If the RF activation signal can be heard while the footswitch or the handpiece are attached
without being used, one of the accessories is not working properly. Do not reuse defective ac-
cessories. Replace defective accessories.

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4.6 Mechanical Composition

The lower part of the casing contains the RF generator module, a low-heat network socket, a connecting
socket for the footswitch and the irrigation pump, a power supply unit for low-voltage supply, the loud-
speaker and front part.
The front part is mounted on the lower part of the casing with two pivots and secured with four screws.
The lid of the casing is pout on the lower part from the back and locked at the bottom with four screws.
For service and demonstration purposes the unit maybe dismantled into the following components.
• Lower part of the casing with studded bolts to secure the board, feet and identification label:
• Mains connection socket and mains fuses
• Connector socket for irrigation pump
• Connector socket for footswitch
• Connector pins for potential equalizer
• Loudspeaker module and basic volume adjuster
• Low-voltage power supply unit
• Set of cables for grounding conductor and potential equalizer
• Connector cable to front board
• Main card (RF generator board)
• RF output cardto be mounted on main board
• Upper part of casing
• Front part consisting of the following sub-modules:
• Plastic injection-moulded part with supports and front foil
• Front board with keys, lamps and digital performance displays
• Three reference value encoders with turning knobs
• Mains switch with cable wiring
• NE connector socket
• Monopolar connector socket
• Bipolar connector socket

4.7 Description of switching mechanism

The following pages show the functions and interconnected wirings of the CURIS®.
The functional components of the unit have been placed on three electronic cards. A separate low-
voltage power supply unit produces the required working voltages.

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Cut 5VB
+5V Front
Rotary Encoder
Coag
ϕ SL-
Rotary Encoder Px.x +12V
PSA1 Px.x
Time
ϕ PSB1 Px.x TON
Px.x Sound
PSA2 LOUD-
Px.x Px.x Generator

Pump
ϕ PSB2 Px.x
PSA3 +12V
Px.x +5V Auxiliary
PSB3 Px.x AN5B
Px.x -12V Supply
AN12
Px.x
USO +12V

Mains
Px.x
SMPS
Px.x Power
2
I C Bus Parallel Expander SOFT-
Px.x Supply
UMON-K1
Px.x
4.7.1 Block Diagram
FCUT- K1
Px.x
FCOG- Foot Switch
Px.x
Interface
K1
Px.x K1
Foot Switch

NE
NEI
Px.x Monitor
MCUT-
+12V Px.x
P1 P2 P3 P4 MCOG- Fingerswitch
Px.x Interface
PIN- AE
Px.x
HFMO
Px.x
K2-
Px.x
K3-
Px.x NE
Monopolar

FRQ1-
Px.x

Microcontroller 1 (HC)
I2C Bus Parallel Expander I2C Bus LED Driver FRQ2-
Px.x
MUX1 D0-D7 MUX2 MUX3 D8-D15 MOD K6
Px.x Pulse
Pattern RF
SAFE Generator
Px.x Generator

HFEN
Px.x
MMON
Auto Akt. Akt. Mono Mono BiPo BiPo BiPo Power Px.x
IMON
RF Cut Cut Cut 1 Cut 2 Cut 1 Cut 2 Cut 3 Cut
K4-
Mono BiPo Px.x
K5-
Px.x
Bipolar

HFBI
Px.x
IMP Impedance
SCL Px.x
Px.x ENIM-
MonoExpander
I2C Bus Parallel I2C Bus LED Driver SDA Px.x Monitor
Px.x BCUT- Fingerswitch
Cut 1 MUX1 D0-D7 MUX2 MUX3 D8-D15 INT Px.x
Px.x BCOG- Interface
Px.x
Px.x IC
Instrument
SPI-Bus Px.x CAL- Encoding
5VB
SPI-Bus K6
Px.x K6
Akt. Akt. Mono Mono BiPo BiPo BiPo Power AN5 +5V
Px.x
Coag Coag Coag 1 Coag 2 Coag 1 Coag 2 Coag 3 Coag UMON-K6
Px.x
Mono BiPo MMON
Px.x
IMON
Px.x
IMP
Px.x
FCUT-
Px.x
FCOG-
I2C Bus Parallel Expander I2C Bus LED Driver Px.x
MCUT-
MUX1 D0-D7 MUX2 MUX3 D8-D15
Px.x
MCOG-
Px.x
BCUT-
Px.x

Microcontroller 2 (WDC)
BCOG-
Px.x File: blocksbbm1700-8-en.ds7
HFMO
Px.x
HFBI
Px.x
IC
Px.x

NE Timer Standard Auto Auto Audio Time

Start Stop Feedback
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4.7.2 Voltage supply

A separate power supply unit provides the working voltages needed (+ 5 V/+ 12 V/- 12 V) for the elec-
tronic cards. The voltages are fed to the main board via cables.
More voltages (+ 5 V/8V/10 V/- 5 V/-8V/-10 V) are produced on the main board, including the redun-
dant voltage supply (+ 5 V B) for the watchdog controller, which is located on the right sight at the rear
of the main board.
Voltage supply RF generator
The RF generator is fed by a variable voltage ranging from 0 V to 60 V that is dependent on the initial
power output. The voltage is produced by a primary synchronized switching supply unit in voltage-fed
half-bridge circuits located on the right sight at the rear of the main board.
The switching power supply is addressed by a switching power supply controller on the secondary side.
The switch transistors on the primary side are addressed by impulsed transformers with a working fre-
quency of about 100 kHz.
In case of an incident the mains adaptor is protected from damage by current reduction, e. g. through a
short circuit in the RF generator.
The unit’s safety devices also serve as a primary-side protection for the switching power supply. The
value of these safety features is T3,15 A/250 V for the entire system voltage from 100 V to 240 V.

Warning
Danger of electric shock and electocution!
The main card contains live components. These are marked with the high voltage symbol.
Warning – live components, which are directly connected to the mains supply:
• All components of the power supply unit belonging to the primary side to supply power to the RF gen-
erator.
• The part of the main board on which the components are mounted.
This part is located on the left side at the rear of the board and is specially marked by a separator line
and high voltage arrows.
It is still possible to touch live parts on the surface of the board, even though constructive measures
have been taken to avoid contact with live components.
After switching off the power supply, the storage condensators discharge after the rectifier and only
gradually so that dangerous voltages flow after disconnection from the network for some time.

4.7.3 Main board

RF generator
The actual RF generator is located on the main board on the left at the front. It has been onfigured as a
push-pull amplifier and works at a fixed frequency of 4 MHz. The output stage is activated by a pulsed
sample generator, which produces the different signals for the chosen kind of current in dependence on
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measurement points. They may be used to verify different auxiliary supplies as well as the control
pulses for the output stage.
There is an adapter network between the output stage and the output transformer, the branches of
which are operated via relays in accordance with the current mode chosen. RF power is uncoupled
through separate output transmitters for the monopolar and bipolar RF modes and guided to the re-
spective connector socket via the RF output board.
The output transmitters are mounted at the front of the main board and have plugs at the the winding
ends coming out of the transmitter. The plugs are connected with the RF output board.
Controller system
The controller system is on the right side at the front of the main board. Relays K1 and K6 are on the
outer left side of the main board.
The controller system is first-error proof and consists of two independent controllers that communicated
with each other via an SPI bus. Monitoring relevant to the safety of the unit is performed by both con-
trollers independently at the same time. If there are no errors or disruptions, the RF output will be
switched off in the usual fashion.
Deviation during comparison of the recorded measurement data will shut down the RF output. Each of
the two controllers can open safety relays K1 and K6 respectively. In case of error relays K1 or K6 will
additionally cut off the generator’s voltage supply.
During regular use both relays will be closed, and the relays’ red LED displays will be illuminated.
The controller system communicates with the front card via the IIC bus.
For in-house company purposes the JTAG and ISP interfaces have been realized.
An update of the operation systems may be realized through the RS 232 interfaces (see chapter 7 on
software updates). The programs will also contain the performance charts for the respective RF cur-
rents.

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Description of LED displays

The LED displays on the main card show the status of the most important control signals during opera-
tion.

Safety switching
LED Description Comments
B10 red Shows that safety relay K1 is addressed by the main con- Both LED have to be illumi-
troller. Is illuminated when in use. nated for the RF generator
to be supplied with power.
B14 red Shows that safety relay K1 is addressed by the watchdog
controller. Is illuminated when in use.
B17 red Is illuminated when the switching component “restriction
of leakage current” reduces RF output
B18 yellow Is illuminated when current modes are activated that work
in P3 mode (RF power off)
LED watchdog controller
LED Description Comments
B7 yellow Regular: off, flashes during boot-loading
B6 red Regular: off, flashes when communication with the main
controller is disrupted
B16 green Flashes with a frequency of 1Hz when the program in the
„Heartbeat“ microcontroller runs without any troubles
LED main controller
LED Description Comments
B4 yellow Regular: off, flashes during boot-loading
B5 red Regular: off, flashes when communication with the watch-
dog controller is disrupted
B15 green Flashes with a frequency of 1Hz when the program in the
„Heartbeat“ microcontroller runs without any troubles

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4.7.4 RF output card

The output card is divided into an area for monopolar functions on the left side and an area for bipolar
functions on the right side.
Each of these areas is subdivided into a galvancially separated patient circle (at the front of the board)
and an intermediary circle (at the back of the board).
Separation of each of these areas is effected by four transmitters and five fiber-optic light guides. The
rear part of the RF output card has the same mass reference value as the main card.
Patient plate control
Both one-piece and split NE may be connected to the CURIS® and will be recognized automatically by
the unit. On the side of the NE, the current path is split via the two capacitators C31 and C32 with both
lines leading up to the NE. Impedance between the two lines is controlled by a monitor. The monitor
consists of a free running oscillator, the amplitude of which is attenuated by the NE’s parallel resistance
unit.
For split NE impedance monitoring can only be effected when it is applied to the patient’s skin as the
patient is the link that closes the monitoring circle. When falling below a predefined threshold of about
270 ohms the alarm will stop. Usually, however, impedance is much lower and the minimum value is
reached only after a few minutes. The monitor stores the minimum value and uses it as an alarm-
release reference. As soon as impedance climbs by a predefined value above the minimum value, a dy-
namic NE alarm will occur and the generation of monopolar RF current is not possible or will be dis-
rupted.
Measurement voltage may generate an oscillogram through transmitter T4. In case of oscillator failure
the LED display for the NE will flash at half frequency (1 Hz) and monopolar RF will be blocked.
Monopolar handpiece control
RF current may be activated either by the footswitch or a handpiece with activation buttons or by
equally by both.
For activation of high frequency via a fingerswitch on the handpiece an interface switch will channel the
control signals via two light ducts to the controller system. Auxiliary energy is transferred to transmitter
T2 where it may generate an oscilogram.
Bipolar handpiece control
Switching is identical with that for monopolar handpiece control. However, auxiliary energy is channelled
through transmitter T3 and combined with the bipolar instrument encoding function.
Bipolar instrument encoding
The bipolar instrument socket also offers automatic instrument recognition through resistance encod-
ing. When connecting an instrument with encoded resistance the unit will automatically select a pro-
gram that is best suited for the use of the instrument. By this function certain current modes and power
ranges may be blocked.
Auxiliary energy is channelled through transmittor T3. A change in frequency will automatically release
calibration. There are no trimmers for this switch component. Via light duct IC the signal measured is
transmitted as a frequency modulated value to the main board.

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Bipolar impendance monitoring

In parallel function to the bipolar outlet, impedance control will deliver an analog output signal IMP. The
signal designates the tissue-resistance value measured between two lines and serves to control auto-
matic activation and deactivation of bipolar coagulation current. When activating an automatic function
or audio-feeback, the monitor will hydrodyne a small voltage of medium frequency via transmitter T1
and thus produce a current, which is a criterion for tissue resistance.
Automatic activation is caused by fixed resistance values related to the individual current modes. Auto-
matic deactivation can be caused by fixed resistance parameters and by dynamic activation, i. e. when
the lowest value is stored and activation is terminated by a certain increase.
When using the unit in AUTO START mode, it is not possible to use bipolar cutting current. The CURIS®
cannot distinguish whether the lowering of resistance is due to tissue contact with a coagulation or cut-
ting instrument. For this reason the bipolar cutting modes and the bipolar AUTO START mode are mutu-
ally exclusive and secured against each other.
4.7.5 Front card
The front card stores the keys for selecting a current mode and the function, activation LED displays
and NE alarm LED as well as the seven-segment displays.
They are selected and red via IIC bus expander components.
When the unit is switched on, the keys are illuminated dimly and may be easily recognized, even when
the OR environment is dark.

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5. Installing and Removing Modules and Components

5.1 Modules and mechanical parts for CURIS®
Pos. Description Order REF

1 Enclosure Top 1313079

2 Enclosure Frame 1313077
2.1 Protective Foil Chassis-Front 2000746
3 Front part 1326412
3.1 Front Foil 1326413
4 Rotary Knob 2000820
5 Case Stand H = 8 mm 455297

20 Equipotential Connector Typ POAG-S 456172

21 Appliance Inlet 473413
21.1 Drawer für Fuses 473414
23 Socket 3 Lines for Pump cpl. 2000742
24 Loudspeaker 1264784
24.1 Potentiometer for Sound Level 10k 2000750
24.2 Fixation for Potentiometer for Sound Level 1313394
25 Socket Foot Switch cpl. 2000062

30 Rotary Encoder with cable 1339436

31 NE Socket with cable 454792
31.1 Isolation Cup for NE Socket 457094
32 Monopolar Electrode Socket with cable 1229253
34 Bipolar Electrode Socket with cable 2000745
35 Mains Switch 976087
36 AutoRF™ Indicator 2000020
36.1 Flange for AutoRF™ Indicator 1313291
36.2 Connecting Cable for AutoRF™ Indicator 2000551

40 Cable Harness for Mains Connection 2000552

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41 PE-Cords 454808
42 Cable Connector 16 Lines Front board/Main board 454843
43 Cable Connector 5 Lines SMPS/Main board 454715
44 PCB Connector cable 10 Lines 978322
45 Cable Connector 4 Lines for Loudspeaker 454802
46 Optical Plastic Fibre 1264816

50 PCB Front board C40-2142 1310953

51 PCB Main board C40-2170 1323677
52 PCB RF-Output Board C40-2171 1323678
53 Switch Mode Power Supply +5 V/+12 V/-12 V 2000540
60 Set of Assembling Parts CURIS 2000821

Fuse 3.15 A Slow Blow 473418

CURIS-Instrument Connecting cable 2m 37C154L
Adapter cable USB to Serial (RS232) 2000470

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5.2 Closing and opening the casing of the unit

The upper and lower parts of the casing are locked with four screws.
Open the casing as follows:
• Disconnect/Pull the power plug.
• Turn unit upside down. Unscrew and remove the four metal screws at the bottom of the unit.
• Pull back the upper part of the casing and remove. Store safely.
Close the casing as follows:
• Push the upper part from the back onto the lower part of the casing.
• Turn the unit upside down.
• Slide the lower part of the casing entirely into the upper part and align the fixing holes.
• Bolt together the upper and lower part with four contact discs and screws.
• Return the unit to its original position.

5.3 Removing and installing the rotary encoder

Open the unit as described in 5.2.
Remove the rotary encoder as follows:
• Pull (5) turning knob.
– Manually in axial direction.

• Remove the corresponding cable connector piece from the main card.
• Unscrew the nut of the rotary know with an 11 mm socket key and remove.
– Pull the rotary know from the front part to the inside.
• Insert the new rotary encoder from the inside into the front part and tighten the nut.
– When tightening the nut lock the rotary knob with other hand.
• Mount turning know and turn. It has to turn easily.

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– If it does not move easily, the rotary encoder is probably not centered well. Unscrew and tighten
nut again to center the rotary encoder more precisely.
• Attach cable connector piece to the main card at the corresponding cable connector X2, X3 or X4.
Close the casing as described in section 5.2.
Perform a performance test as described in section 6.3.

5.4 Removing and installing the front part

Open unit as described in section 5.2.
The front part has been secured to the lower part of the casing with four screws.
Remove as follows:

• Unlock and remove the four fixing screws.

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• Incline the front part to the front..

• Remove connector cable and plug
– Between front card and main card and RF ouput card
– From the mains switch
• Remove the front part and store safely.
• Insert as follows:
• Incline the front part to the front and slide onto the lower part of the casing.
• Connect connector cables and plugs:
– Between front card and main card
– Flatband cable of front card plug X1 to main card plug X13 “Front”
– Potentiometer “RF coagulation power“ to plug X6 “COAG“
– Potentiometer “TIMER interval“ to plug X5 “TIME“
– Between front card and RF output card
– NE socket to plug X11 “NE“
– Monopolar socket to plug X13 ”Monopolar socket”
– Bipolar socket to plug X8 “Bipolar Socket“
– To the mains switch
– Brown cord to lower contact
– Black cord to contact above
• Put the front part on the front card of the lower part of the casing and turn backward. Make sure that
the insulation foil is below the insulation cup of the NE socket.
• Secure the front part with the four corresponding screws to the lower part of the casing.

Removing and inserting the front part is necessary in preparation for the tasks described in section 5.5.

Close unit as described in section 5.2.

Perform safety checks as described in section 8.

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5.5 Removing and installing the front card, connector sockets and attachment parts
5.5.1 Removing and installing the front card
When handling the front card observe the guidelines for using ESD-sensitive components.
Remove front part as described in section 5.4.
The front card is firmly attached to the front part with 13 screws and can be removed as follows:
• Unplug connector cable for AutoRF™ adjustment control (1).
1

• Loosen and remove the 13 screws.

• Remove front card and store safely.
The front card can be installed as follows:
• Insert front card into front part.
– Secure with 13 screws on the front part.
• Insert connector cable for AutoRF™ adjustment control (1) into plug.

Close unit as described in section 5.2.

Perform safety checks as described in chapter 8.

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5.5.2 Removing and installing connector sockets

The connector sockets are mounted and screwed to the front part from the inside. The individual sock-
ets are fitted with a different number of screws.
Remove a connector socket as follows:

• Unfasten the screws that hold the socket that is to be removed.

• Remove socket.
Install as connector socket as follows:

Advice
Ensure that the connector socket is in proper position when installing it.

• Put the connector socket in its notch in the front part.

– Align the fixing holes for the screws.
• Secure the connector socket with the screws.

Close unit as described in section 5.2.

Perform safety checks as described in chapter 8.

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5.5.3 Removing and installing the mains switch

The mains switch has been slid into its designated notch from the front and is held in place by two resil-
ient elements on the top and bottom.
Remove the mains switch as follows:

• Press together the resilient elements of the switch casing on the top and bottom.
– Slide the switch to the front and remove.
Install the mains switch as follows:
• Slide on the mains switch from the front.
– The „I“ on the front of the rocker switch has to be on top.

Close unit as described in section 5.2.

Perform safety checks as described in chapter 8.

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5.6 Removing and installing the RF output card

When handling the output card observe the guidelines for using ESD-sensitive components.
Open unit as described in section 5.2.
Advice: It easier to remove the front part when following the instructions described in section 5.4.
The RF output card has been mounted on spacer bolts above the main card and may be removed as fol-
lows:

• Unplug connector cables from the RF output card (black arrows)

• Unplug light conducting cables.
– Loosen coupling rings from the opto-elements.
– Pull light conducting cable from its sockets.
• Manually loosen plastic hexagon head bolts.
• Remove the module by gently pulling upwards.
Install the RF output card as follows.
• Insert the module from the top onto the plastic hexagon head bolts.
• Manually secure plastic hexagon head bolts.
• Reattach all connector lines:
– NE socket to plug X11 ”NE“

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– Monopolar socket to plug X13 ”Monopolar Socket”

– Bipolar socket to plug X8 „Bipolar Socket“
– Transmitter T4 to plug X12 “Main PCB“ (As of version 02 of the output board the connector is on
the soldering side)
– Transmitter T5 to plug X7 “Main PCB “(As of version 02 of the output board the connector is on
the soldering side)
– Connector cable of main card X23 to RF output card X9
• Insert conducting cables.

Advice
Insert the light conducting cables as far as they will go (about 2 cm deep) into their sockets.

– Insert light conducting cable into sockets:

– Light conducting cable from main card B8 to RF output card B1
– Light conducting cable from main card B9 to RF output card B2
– Light conducting cable from main card B11 to RF output card B3
– Light conducting cable from main card B12 to RF output card B4
– Light conducting cable from main card B13 to RF output card B51

Please note that as of version 02 of the output card there oval openings for the insertion of light
conducting ducts on the edge of the board.

– Tighten coupling rings of the opto-elements (finger-proof).

Make adjustments and perform checks as described in chapter 6.

Close unit as described in section 5.2.

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5.7 Removing and installing the main card

Prior to exchanging this module, record, if possible, all the user’s personal adjustments, which are
stored in the processing units.
When handling the main board observe the guidelines for using ESD-sensitive components.
Open unit as described in section 5.2.

Warning
Danger of electric shock and electocution!
The main card contains live components. The capacitators of the switching power supply are
electrically charged and will be under high voltage for about 20 seconds after the mains sup-
ply has been switched off.
The main card has been mounted on spacer bolts below the RF output card.
The main board is secured with five hexagon spacer bolts and three hexagon nuts M4.
It may be removed as follows:
• Remove RF output card as described in section 5.6.
• Unplug all cable connectors from the main card.
• Unplug light conducting cables.
– Loosen coupling rings from the opto-elements.
– Pull light conducting cable from its sockets.

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• Unscrew main card.

– Manually loosen the 5 hexagon spacer bolts (arrow) and remove.
– Loosen the 3 hexagon nuts M4 (arrow) with socket wrench SW 7 and remove.
• Pull module up and remove.
• Insert main card from the top into the unit and put on retaining pins.
• Secure main card:
– Manually tighten the 5 hexagon spacer bolts (arrow).
– Secure the 3 hexagon nuts M4 (arrow) with socket wrench SW7.
Reattach all connector lines:
– Mains connector to plug X1“100-240 V“
– Connector cable from plug X23 to RF output card plug X9
– Connector cable X3 to RF switching power supply unit J1
– Connector cable X17 to switching power supply unit J2
– Connector calbe footswitch to plug X8 ”FOOT”
– Connector cable pump to plug x22 ”PUMP
– Connector cable loudspeaker to plug X25 ”SPEAKER”
• Insert light conducting cables.

Advice
Insert the light conducting cables as far as they will go (about 2 cm deep) into their sockets.

– Insert light conducting cable into sockets:

– Light conducting cable from main card B8 to RF output card B1
– Light conducting cable from main card B9 to RF output card B2
– Light conducting cable from main card B11 to RF output card B3
– Light conducting cable from main card B12 to RF output card B4
– Light conducting cable from main card B13 to RF output card B51

– Tighten coupling rings of the opto-elements (finger-proof).

• Install RF output card as described in section 5.6.

Make adjustments and perform checks as described in chapter 6.

Close unit as described in section 5.2.

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5.8 Removing and installing mains connector socket

Open unit as described in section 5.2.
The mains connector socket is mounted into the back of the lower part of the casing of the unit. It is se-
cured with 2 hexagon nuts M3. Remove as follows:

• Unplug all cable connections to the mains connector socket.

• Remove nuts with socket wrench SW5.5.
• Push mains connector socket to the inside and remove.
Install the mains connector socket as follows:
• Slide the mains connector socket onto studs from the inside and secure with nuts.
• Plug in all cable connectors for the mains connector socket.
• Remove fuse holders:
– Mount 2 fuses T 3,15 A/250 V.
• Install fuse holder.

Close unit as described in section 5.2.

Perform safety checks as described in chapter 6.

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5.9 Removing and installing loudspeaker and potentiometer ”Volume control”

Open the unit as described in section 5.2.
The loudspeaker is secured with 4 plastic hexagon spacer bolts on the back of the lower part of the cas-
ing of the unit. Remove as follows:

• Unplug connector cable from plug X25 “SPEAKER“ on the main card.
• Remove loudspeaker
– Loosen the 4 hexagon spacer bolts and remove.
– Pull loudspeaker from its stay bolts to the inside.
– Remove the connector cables by soldering.
– Remove the loudspeakers.
Install the loudspeaker as follows:
– Attach the connector cables by soldering.
– Slide the loudspeaker onto its stay studs. Make sure that the 4 plastic insulation sleeves are on
the studs.
– Secure the loudspeaker with 4 hexagon spacer bolts.
• Plug in connector cable to plug X25 “SPEAKER“ on the main board.

Close unit as described in section 5.2.

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The potentiometer “volume control” is mounted with two nuts M3 on the back of the lower part of the
casing of the unit.
Remove as follows:

• Unplug connector cable from plug X5 “SPEAKER“ on the main board.

• Remove potentiometer:
– Loosen the 2 nuts fM3 (arrow) and remove.
– Pull the potentiometer from the stay studs to the inside.
– Remove the connector cable by soldering.
– Unscrew the potentiometer with a 10mm socket wrench and remove from its support.
–

Install the potentiometer as follows:

– Put the potentiometer on its support and secure with a 10 mm socket wrench.
– Attach the connector cables by soldering.
– Slide the potentiometer onto its stay studs.
– Secure with two nuts M3.
• Plug in connector cable to plug X25 “SPEAKER“ on the main board.

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Close unit as described in section 5.2.

Conduct a performance check as described in section 6.3.

5.10 Removing and installing the connector sockets “Footswitch“ and “Pump“
Open the unit as desribed in section 5.2.
The connector sockes “Footswitch“ and “Pump“ are mounted in the back of the lower part of the unit’s
casing from the outside and secured with screws on the inside. Remove as follows:

• Unplug connector cable from the main card:

– Plug X8 “FOOT“ for the footswitch.
– Plug X22 ”PUMP“ for the pump.
• Remove connector socket:
– Loosen nut with 20 mm spanner wrench and remove.
– Pull the connector socket off to the outside.
– Pull the connector cable through the opening in the casing.
Install the connector socket as follows:
– Guide the connector cable inside through the opening in the casing.
– Insert the connector socket from the outside into the opening of the casing.
– Align the connector socket with the slot downwards to prevent wiring the wrong way around.
– Secure with nut.
• Attach connector cable on the main card:
– Plug X8 “FOOT“ for the footswitch.
– Plug X22 ”PUMP“ for the pump.

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Close unit as described in section 5.2.

Conduct a performance check as described in section 6.3.

5.11 Removing and installing the small voltage supply unit

Open the unit as described in section 5.2.
The small voltage supply unit is mounted on the back of the unit’s casing with 3 plastic hexagon spacer
bolts and 1 metal hexagon nut M3. This means that the screws are grounded (?).
Remove the small voltage supply unit as follows:

• Unplug connector cables from small voltage unit:

– Mains connector J1
– Small voltage connector J2
• Remove small volltage supply unit:
– Loosen 3 plastic hexagon spacer bolts and remove.
– Loosen 1 nut and remove.
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Install small voltage supply unit as follows:

• Install small voltage supply unit:
– Put small voltage supply unit on spacer bolts and tighten screws
– Using 3 plastic hexagon spacer bolts
– 1 nut M3
• Attach connector cable to small voltage unit:.
– Mains supply J1 to plug X3 of main card
– Small voltage supply J2 to plug X17 of main card.
Leave lower contact pin of the small voltage unit unattached.

Close unit as described in section 5.2.

Perform safety checks as described in chapter 6.

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6. Adjustments and Checks After Change of Modules

The test steps have been mentioned in the test protocol. They have to be ticked off after they have been
performed, and the protocol needs to be signed by the tester.

6.1 Checks and tests

6.1.1 Visual control
Front:
• Verify correct installment of sockets (see photo)
• Verify correct fit of front foil and pressure points of keys.
• Ensure that rotary knob moves easily and does not get stuck.
• Verify that paintwork of the front part is not damaged.
• Make sure that ratched of NE engages properly.
• When using a Bovie connector, make sure it locks properly.

Inside the unit:

• Verify that plastic bolts are secured firmly.
• Verify that all cable connections are attached firmly.
• Verify that nuts for securing main board are secured firmly.

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At the back:
• Verify the proper construction of the sockets:
– 4-pin footswitch socket (36)
– 3-pin pump interface (35)
• Verify fuses T3,15 A in drawer (40).

Label: On the back and inside the unit

Verify that identification label, serial numbers and stickers are attached and that they are not damaged
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6.2 Safety check

Gerät an IEC601-Tester anschließen, Gerät einschalten und Test für Klassifikation CF durchführen.
Messergebnisse auf Plausibilität und Grenzwert-Einhaltung prüfen.
Nach Abschluss der Prüfungen Geräte-Seriennummer eingeben.
Messergebnisse in das Messprotokoll eintragen, eindrucken oder Ausdruck einkleben.
Gerät vom Testplatz trennen.

6.3 Performance checks

6.3.1 Software-version check
Check the software version installed as follows:
• Push the keys monopolar Cut 1 and Bipolar Cut 3 (Excise) simultaneously
• And switch unit on
– Mains supply on “ON“
• The software version used is shown:
– Upper display shows the kind of software
– Display in the middle refers to the main controller
– Lower display refers to the watchdog controller
Both displays have to match.
• Write down software version in test protocoll
• Switch off unit

6.3.2 Self-testing
Provided that the unit is switched off, the self-test works as follows:
Switch the unit on and watch the process as the displays will be illuminated.
• Switch unit on
– Mains switch on “ON“
The displays are illuminated and obey the following procedure:
1. The red display above the NE display will be briefly illuminated.
2. The keys are briefly illuminated:
– Watch and check if all LED are illuminated.
– No segment (line, dot) may be illuminated on the power and timer displays.
3. All segments of the seven-segment displays are illuminated and show “888“ simultaneously.
4. While the seven-segment displays are illuminated, the following happens at the same time:
• The activation signals are illuminated successively for:
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– Bipolar cut and coag

• The corresponding activation signal (four-tone sequence) and confirmation signal can be heard
for:
– Monopolar cut and coag as well as
– Bipolar cut and coag
5. After successful performance of the self-test the unit has the following status:
– The program previously used is active.
– If no NE connector cable is attached, the red LED light will flash, but only in monopolar mode.
6.3.3 Performance testing of user elements
1. Turn all knobs in both directions.
• The numbers indicated have to:
– Increase when turning clockwise.
– Decrease when turning counter-clockwise.
2. Connect monopolar handpiece and verify the proper functioning of the fingerswitch.
– Make sure Cut and Coag are assigned correctly.
3. Test bipolar fingerswitch signals with the fingerswitch for a bipolar instrument or with the CURIS®
testing adaptor.
4. Connect two-pedalled footswitch with mushroom button in the middle or corresponding testing
adaptor to the footswitch socket at the back of the unit. Verify the proper functioning of the activa-
tion paths by testing the buttons.
– Make sure that the alignment is correct: Yellow pedal = cutting; blue pedal = coagulation.
6.3.4 Performance testing of special function keys
Push the “Timer“ key and adjust 3.0 seconds. Activate “Bipolar Macro-Coag”. After 3 seconds the timer
will stop activation.
Push the “Audio Feedback” key and activated “Bipolar Macro-Coag”. The activation signal will be on a
higher frequency.
Push the “Auto Start” button. To check the performance use a test lamp or a measuring kit (adjust at 50
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6.4 Basic settings

6.4.1 Deleting user programs

Advice
Only delete user programs after the user of the RF unit agrees.
Delete user programs as follows:
• Push the keys for program 1 and program 3.
• Switch unit on
– Mains switch is on “ON“
• The user programs are deleted.
– The erasing procedure is indicated by “Pro DEL“.

6.5 Adjustments after card change

The following adjustments have to be made after the main card or the RF output card has been ex-
changed:
6.5.1 RF output card
The measuring points and balance points for the adjustments described below can be found on RF out-
put card C 40-2171.
Basic setting for NE monitoring
Adjust NE monitoring as follows:
• Connect the voltometer on the RF output card to:
– Measuring point X14 (NEI) and
– Measuring point X10 (GND).
• Insert 270 test resistor in NE socket.
• Use the trimmer R75 to adjust a value of 1.70 V on the RF output card
– The red NE warning LED has to flash (threshhold: 1.67 V).
• Insert 220 test resistor in NE socket.
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Basic settings for bipolar impedance control

Provided that: no cable is connected to the bipolar outlet socket, bipolar impedance control may be ad-
justed as follows

Advice
Bipolar coagulation current RaVoR™ may not be used when impedance monitoring automati-
cally switches on and cannot be switched off.
This is an important part of the adjustment procedure.
• Select:
– Bipolar coagulation mode MACRO or
– Bipolar coagulation mode PRECISE
• Activate impededance control via the key AUTO STOP.
– The key AUTO STOP is illuminated when impedance control is activated.

a. Adjusting the frequency when the unit is idle

• Connect voltometer.
– Measuring point X10 [GND] and
– Measuring point X2 [VGL]
• Connect to jumper on pin strip X1
– Pin1 and
– Pin2 [CW]
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• Adjust voltage with trimmer R15 [FREQ] at measuring point X2 to maximum.

The voltage measured (VGL) has to be above 4.0 V.
• Connect with jumper on pin strip X1
– Pin2 and
– Pin3 [PLS]
The clock-pulsed generator is in pulse mode (ordinary measuring mode).
The voltage measured (VGL) is below 0,060 V.
b. Adjusting the IMP voltage when the unit is idle
• Connect voltometer.
– Measuring point X10 [GND] and
– Measuring point X3 [IMP]
• Adjust the voltage IMP with the trimmer R39 [VOLT O.C.] at measuring point X3 to 6.0 V.
c. Adjust the IMP voltage during short-circuit
• Connect voltometer.
– Measuring point X10 [GND] and
– Measuring point X3 [IMP]
• Connect RF outlet sockets (4mm sockets) and produce a short circuit with a short cable.
• Adjust the voltage IMP with the trimmer R40 [VOLT O.C.] at measuring point X3 to 6.0 V.
• Remove short-circuit cable.
d. Testing the IMP voltage when impedance control is off
• Connect voltometer.
– Measuring point X10 [GND] and
– Measuring point X3 [IMP]
• Switch of impedance control via key STANDARD.
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6.5.2 Testing of monopolar RF output performance and RF leakage currents

Testing of monopolar RF output performance
1. Connect RF measuring device with handpiece:
– To socket M1
– To NE socket
2. Adjust measuring device to 400
3. Select of current mode Cut 1 (pure).
ƒ Adjust power output to 100 W
ƒ Activate current
– Read off value from measuring device
ƒ Write down results in the testing protocol and verify tolerances
4. Select current mode Cut 2 (blend)
ƒ Adjust power output to 100 W
ƒ Activate current
– Read off value from measuring device
ƒ Write down results in the testing protocol and verify tolerances
5. Select current mode KK (Contact Coagulation)
ƒ Adjust power output to 80 W.
ƒ Adjust measuring device to 200
ƒ Activate current.
– Read off value from measuring device
ƒ Write down results in the testing protocol and verify tolerances
6. Select current mode (Soft Spray Coagulation)
ƒ Adjust power to 60 W.
ƒ Adjust measuring device to 500
ƒ Activate current
– Read off value from measuring device
ƒ Write down results in the testing protocol and verify tolerances
7. Measure RF power
ƒ Plug measuring cable with Bovie connector into socket M1
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8. Adjust RF leakage current

ƒ Adjust RF performance measuring device to 200 , and connect the black socket to the
earth lead
ƒ Select current mode Cut 1 (pure)
ƒ Plug short-circuit connector into NE socket
ƒ Connect M1 with lab cable to measuring device
ƒ Activate current
– Use trimmer R202 to adjust RF leakage current to 60 mA (+ 0/-10) on the main card
ƒ Plug out lab cable from the handpiece socket and
plug into short-circuit connector of NE socket
– Measure again NE leakage current
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6.5.3 Testing of bipolar RF output performance and RF leakage currents

Testing of bipolar RF output performance
1. Connect RF measuring device with handpiece:
2. Connect bipolar outlet with CURIS® instrument connector cable 2 m (Ref.: 37C154L) to RF per-
formance measuring device.
3. Adjust measuring device to 200
4. Select power mode BiCut 1 (pure).
ƒ Adjust power output to 80 W
ƒ Activate current
– Read off value from measuring device
ƒ Write down results in the testing protocol and verify tolerances
5. Select power mode BiCut 2 (blend)
ƒ Adjust power output to 80 W
ƒ Activate current
– Read off value from measuring device
ƒ Write down results in the testing protocol and verify tolerances
6. Select power mode BiCut 3 (EXCISE)
ƒ Adjust power output to 80 W.
ƒ Adjust measuring device to 200
ƒ Activate current
– Read off value from measuring device
ƒ Write down results in the testing protocol and verify tolerances
7. Select power mode BiCoag 1 (MACRO)
ƒ Adjust power output to 100 W.
ƒ Adjust measuring device to 50
ƒ Activate current
– Read off value from measuring device
ƒ Write down results in the testing protocol and verify tolerances
8. Select power mode BiCoag 2 (PRECISE)
ƒ Adjust power output to 50 W.
ƒ Adjust measuring device to 50
ƒ Activate current
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ƒ Write down results in the testing protocol and verify tolerances

9. Select power mode BiCoag 3 (RaVoR)
ƒ Adjust power output to 40 W.
ƒ Adjust measuring device to 50
ƒ Activate current
– Read off value from measuring device
ƒ Write down results in the testing protocol and verify tolerances
10. Select power mode BiCoag 3 (RaVoR)
ƒ Adjust power output to 5 W.
ƒ Adjust measuring device to 50
ƒ Activate current
– Read off value from measuring device
ƒ Write down results in the testing protocol and verify tolerances
11. RF-Ableitstrom messen
ƒ RF-Leistungsmessgerät auf 200 einstellen, schwarze Buchse mit Erdleitung verbinden
ƒ Select power mode BICut 1 (pure)
ƒ Connect one pin of the bipolar outlet to the measuring device
ƒ Activate current
– Read off value from measuring device
ƒ Switch measuring cable to other pin
– Measure RF leakage current again
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7. Updating the Operating Program

It is possible to update the operating program (software) for the CURIS® without having to exchange
storage components. The contents of the storage components will be overwritten from the outside. For
this purpose the main card has serial interfaces, which are accessible after removing the lid of the cas-
ing. The connector sockets are at the front on the right side of the main card.

Warning
Danger of electric shock and electocution!
The main card contains live components. These are marked with the high voltage symbol.

7.1 Requirements for program updates

• A serial connector cable RS232 with 9-pin SUB-D connector plug connected 1:1.
– Connect the cable to the serial interface socket of your PC. The connectors are marked with Se-
rial, RS232 or a symbol „I0I0“.
• A PC/notebook computer and operating system Microsoft Windows with an unused serial interface
which is available for the operating system, e.g. COM1.
• The program „Megaload“,installed on the PC/notebook computer.
• The current CURIS® operating program as hex-files for the CURIS®’ main controller (HC) and the
watchdog controller (WDC)

7.1.1 Possible problems

The serial port is blocked.
The serial port may be blocked by another program.
This is particularly apt to happen with synchronization programs for mobile phones and PDAs, which are
uploaded when the processor boots and will block the interface. Most of these programs can be deacti-
vated via the task bar so that the interface port will be available again.
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7.1.2 Alternative use of an USB adaptor for computers without serial port availability
If there is no serial interface, a USB-RS232 adaptor may be substituted. It has a serial port and will be
recognized by Windows and used as COMx interface.
We recommend the use of USB adaptors that have been tested by the manufacturer:
UC-232A by ATEN (Manhattan REF. no 205 146)
Manufacturer’s REF no.: 2000470 adaptor cable USB to SERIAL 9-pin

Detecting a proper serial port

Try out the options available to detect the proper COM port. The process may be complicated by other
programs using the serial interface such as mouse drivers and other programs that have not been
closed down. Often synchronization programs for mobile phones, PDAs, etc will interfere. They will be
launched while the processor boots, and occupy the ports available. Most of the time they can be deac-
tivated via the task bar, and the ports will be available for use again. The same applies to internal mo-
dems or IrDA (switch often hidden in the PC’s setup). Usually the program will run with any serial port
that can be opened with the terminal program Hyperterm (Windows accessories). Please note: Unless
you close down Hyperterm after trying to find a port and prior to launching the flash operating software,
Hypoterm itself may block the serial port.
Other information regarding the use of an USB adaptor
Communication with the converter must be guaranteed during the entire programming process, and
must not be interrupted. This is best achieved when all user programs are closed down, including those
which use the processor intermittently such as Messenger and firewall programs, and the network is
disconnected.
If problems persist, the RS232/USB adaptor may be exchanged. The adaptor recommended by the
manufacturer has been found to work reliably.

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7.2 Software update CURIS® BM1700 with PC/Notebook computer

To install a software update remove the lid of the unit. Looking at the main board from the front there
are two 9-pin SUBD connectors on the right edge. Connector “x9 RS232 HC” is for a software update of
the main controller. Connector “x10 RS232 WDC” is for a software update of the watchdog controller.
Always include both controllers when installing an update. Program the watchdog controller (WDC) first,
and the main controller (HC) next.
7.2.1 Install a software update as follows:
• Step 1: Remove the lid of the unit. Plug in cable RS232 to connector x10 (WDC) and connect with the
serial port (Com1, 2 etc) of the PC/notebook computer.
• Step 2: Launch the program Megaload on the PC/notebook computer.
• Step 3: List the file path of the current software version under “File to be program in the Flash“
– The name of the watchdog controller’s data file is: BM1700_WDC_Vxxx.hex
– The name of the main controller’s data file is: BM1700_HC_Vxxx.hex
– xxx ->Placeholder for current version number (e.g. BM1700_WDC_V242)
• Step 4: Click on the selected serial interface of the PC/notebook computer (e.g. Com2). Also see sec-
tion 7.1.2 for the use of an USB adaptor.
• Step 5: Select transfer rate (always 57600bps)

Schritt 3

Schritt 4

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• Step 6: Switch the unit on

– The update starts automatically
– The current controller is mentioned under „Target Device“
– (For an update of the WDC “Mega32” is shown; for an update of HC “Mega64” is shown.)
– “Status” indicates the status of the update as “Programming flash … please wait”
– “Progress” represents the progress of the update graphically
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• Step 7: If the update has been successful The update starts automatically
– “Status” will signal „Successfully finished, waiting for next target“
– “Messge” will signal „Flash Prog Done“

• Step 8: Updating the main controller (HC)

– Plug cable RS232 into connector “x9 RS232 HC“ on the main board
• Step 9: Indicate the file paths for the main controller in Megaload and repeat Stepps 6 and 7
• Step 10: Remove cable after successful update of the main controller RS232. Press keys Cut1 and
Excise simultaneously, switch unit on, and wait for the software versions of the HC and WDC to show
on the displays. The versions shown on the displays have to be identical. Compare the information on
the displays with the identifying information of the version in the file name. E.g.:
– Information on display: 242 -> File name BM1700_HC_V242.hex -> update successful
– Information on display: 242 -> File name BM1700_WDC_V242.hex -> update successful
If the information shown on the displays differs from the identifying information of the version in the file
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• Step 11: Switch unit on again.

• Unplug mains cable and close the casing as described in section 6.2.

Warning
Never run the CURIS® with an attached interface cable / PC /notebook cable!
RF power exiting via the interface cable could cause interferences with the unit’s environment
and in the PC/notebook computer.

Test performance as described in section 6.3.

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8. Recurring Safety Checks

The RF unit CURIS® has to be serviced at least every 24 months by independent inspectors who are
entitled to perform such safety checks properly on account of their training, knowledge, and practical
experience.
1. Make sure that the identification label and inscriptions are legible. The information on the identifi-
cation label and the inscriptions on the back of the unit, in particular the nominal value for the
safety plugs of the mains cable connector have to be clear and easy to read.
2. The user instructions have to be on hand and have to be valid for the specific unit. Contact SUTTER
for revisions of user instructions.
Read software version on the displays and make sure that it is correct and up-to-date. Press the keys
monopolar Cut 1 and bipolar Cut 3 (Excise) at the same time while switching the unit on. The software
versions of the main controller (upper display) and of the watchdog controller (lower display) have to be
identical. Write down the version number in the test protocol and switch unit off.

8.1 Self test

8.1.1 Watching the self-test
Provided that the unit is switched off, the self-test works as follows:
Switch the unit on and watch the process as the displays will be illuminated.
• Switch the unit on
– Mains switch on “ON“
The displays are illuminated and obey the following procedures:
1. The red display above the NE willl be briefly illuminated.
2. The keys are briefly illuminated:
– Watch and check if all LED are illuminated.
– No segment (line, dot) may be illuminated on the power and timer displays.
3. All segements in the seven-segment displays are illuminated and show “888” simultaneously.
4. While the seven-segment displays are illuminated, the following happens at the same time:
• The activation signals are illuminated successively for
– Monopolar cut and coag as well as
– Bipolar cut and coag
• The corresponding activation signal (four-tone sequence) and confirmation signal can be heard
for:
– Monopolar cut and coag as well as
– Bipolar cut and coag
5. After successful performance of the self-test the unit has the following status:
– The last program used is active.
– If no NE connector cable is attached, the red LED light will flash, but only in monopolar mode.

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8.2 Visual and performance checks

8.2.1 Performing checks
1. Check the performance of the user elements on the front: Test pressure points and switch functions
of all keys on the front. Make sure that the rotary knob moves easily.
2. Check all of the unit’s connectors visually. Verify that the RF sockets have no visible damages. Verify
that the sockets for footswitch, potential equalizer and pump connector on the back are not dam-
aged or loose. Plug out the mains cable from the connector socket and check. Verify that socket is
not damaged or loose.
3. Verify the cables of all accessories used with the unit and, if possible, make sure that the insulation
and connector plug are damaged. Check if original accessories have been used. If not, write down
the brand and manufacturer of accessories used.
4. Check the performance of the rotary encoder. The power and time display has to increase when
turning in clockwise direction and decrease when turning counter-clockwise.
5. Check the performance during activation, of the activation lamps and signals. Deactivate NE alert
with the short-circuit connector. Connect handpiece for electrodes to the monopolar instrument
socket and press fingerswitch. If the unit functions properly, RF current will flow, the monopolar light
displays will be illuminated in yellow or blue, depending on the active mode, and the activation sig-
nal will be audible.
6. Check the performance of the two-pedal footswitch. Connect the two-pedal footswitch with its cable
to the footswitch socket on the back of the unit. Verify the activation paths by activating the pedals
and bipolar RF. The bipolar light displays have to be illuminated in yellow or blue, depending on the
active mode, and the activation signal has to be audible.
7. Check the performance for NE control. When the NE connector socket is open and monopolar mode
has been chosen, the red NE light will flash. If the unit functions properly, no monopolar RF current
may be activated, and a loud, intermittent alarm signal will sound.
8. Check the performance of special functions.
Press the “Timer” button and set on 3.0 seconds. Activate the macro-coag mode. The timer mode
must stop activation after 3 seconds.
Press the “Audio feedback” button and activate the bipolar macro-coag mode. The activation signal
must be on a higher pitch.
Press the “AutoStart” button. Check the performance for automatic activation with a test lamp or
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8.2.2 Performance check for automatic instrument encoding

Random-check two of the instrument encodings stored in the unit’s software.
Warning: Do not activate RF current as leakage currents may cause burns.
Plug in customary resistor with 270 into the two 2 mm auxiliary contacts of the bipolar instrument
socket. Instrument code “IC 03” must be shown on the display and a confirmation signal must sound. If
the CURIS® has information stored for the incoding, the display will show “en” (for “enabled). If no in-
formation has been stored, the display will show “dis” (for “disabled”). When the resistor is plugged out,
the display will briefly give the message “IC off”.
Repeat checks with 4.700 . The instrument code “IC 29” must be shown on the display. Otherwise
see above.
There is also a special measuring gauge available to test instrument encodings.

B. Measuring the output data

Checking the monopolar RF output performance
Connect the RF measuring device with a handpiece to socket M1 and to the NE socket. Adjust the
measuring device to 400 and select current mode Cut 1 (pure) of the unit to be tested.
Adjust 100 W and activate the current. Read off the value from the measuring device and write it down
in the test protocol. Observe the applicable tolerances.
Select current mode Cut 2 (blend) of the unit to be tested, adjust 100 W and activate the current. Read
off the value from the measuring device and write it down in the test protocol. Observe the applicable
tolerances.
Select current mode KK (contact coagulation) of the unit to be tested and adjust 80 W. Set the measur-
ing device at 200 and activate the current. Read off the value from the measuring device and write it
down in the test protocol. Observe the applicable tolerances.
Select current mode SK (soft spray coag) of the unit to be tested and adjust 60 W. Set the measuring
device at 500 and activate the current. Read off the value from the measuring device and write it
down in the test protocol. Observe the applicable tolerances.

Checking the bipolar RF output performance

Connect the RF measuring device to the CURIS® instrument connector cable and the bipolar socket
and. Adjust the measuring device to 200 and select current mode BiCut 1 (pure) of the unit to be
tested.
Adjust 80 W and activate the current. Read off the value from the measuring device and write it down in
the test protocol. Observe the applicable tolerances.
Select current mode BiCut 2 (blend) of the unit to be tested, adjust 80 W and activate the current. Read
off the value from the measuring device and write it down in the test protocol. Observe the applicable
tolerances.

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Select current mode BiCut 3 (EXCISE) of the unit to be tested, adjust 80 W and activate the current.
Read off the value from the measuring device and write it down in the test protocol. Observe the appli-
cable tolerances.
Select current mode BiCoag 1 (MACRO) of the unit to be tested and adjust 50 W. Set the measuring de-
vice at 100 and activate the current. Read off the value from the measuring device and write it down
in the test protocol. Observe the applicable tolerances.
Select current mode BiCoag 2 (PRECISE) of the unit to be tested and adjust 50 W. Set the measuring
device at 100 and activate the current. Read off the value from the measuring device and write it
down in the test protocol. Observe the applicable tolerances.
Select current mode BiCoag 3 (RaVoR™ ) of the unit to be tested and adjust 40 W. Set the measuring
device at 100 and activate the current. Read off the value from the measuring device and write it
down in the test protocol. Observe the applicable tolerances. Follow the same procedure for 5 W.

C. Safety measuring checks according to EN60601-1

These measurements are often performed in an automated safety window. The mains voltage will be
turned off and on several times during the automatic testing procedure.
For recurrent technical safety checks the following measurements have to be performed according to
EN60601-1:
1. Measure the resistance of the grounding conductor between the ground contact of the mains plug
and the PE bolt at maximum. According to EN60601-1 section 18 this value may not exceed 0.2 Ω
with a measuring current at a value of 25 A.
2. Grounded leakage current – normal case. Measure the current in the grounding conductor of the
mains cable without error simulation. The value may not exceed by 1.5 times the first value meas-
urement indicated on the technical information sheet that comes with the unit. It also must match
the absolute higher threshold value of 500 µA according to EN60601-1 section 19.3.
3. Grounded leakage current – first error. Measure the current in the grounding conductor of the
mains cable while simulating a disruption of the near-ground phase (which leads to a switch-off of
the unit). The value may not exceed by 1.5 times the first-value measurement indicated on the
technical information sheet that comes with the unit. It also must match the absolute higher
threshold value of 500 µA according to EN60601-1 section 19.3. Usually the value is double that of
the grounded leakage current.
4. Leakage current of casing – normal case. Measure the current that flows from the CURIS®’ connec-
tor to the ground. As the current path forms a parallel path to the grounding conductor, its value will
usually be low and undefined as it is dependent on the undefined ratio of the partial grounding re-
sistors. Its value may not exceed the absolute upper threshold value of 100 µA.
5. Leakage current of casing – first error, grounding conductor. Will usually correspond to the value of
the grounding current as the measuring path serves as grounding conductor. Maximum 1.5 times
the first-value measurement, and absolute maximum of 500 µA according to EN60601-1 section
19.3.

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6. Leakage current of casing – first error, network. Measure the current that flows from the CURIS®’
connector from maximum to the ground. As the current path forms a parallel path to the grounding
conductor, its value will usually be low and undefined as it is dependent on the undefined ratio of
the partial grounding resistors. Its value may not exceed the absolute upper threshold value of 500
µA.
7. Patient leakage current – normal case. Measure the current of the instrument connectors monopo-
lar, bipolar and NE when not activated after grounding. The value may not exceed the absolute up-
per threshold of 10µA.
8. Patient leakage current – first error, grounding conductor. Same as described previous paragraph 7,
but with interrupted grounding conductor. According to EN60601-1 Abs. 19.3 the absolute upper
threshhold is 50µA.
9. Patient leakage current – first error, voltage on application part. Measure the current of the instru-
ment connectors monopolar, bipolar and NE when not activated after grounding. Grounded voltage
is provided with grounded voltage from the outside to the CURIS® connectors wobei durch das
Messgerät von außen erdbezogene Netzspannung an die Anschlüsse des CURIS® gelegt wird. Ac-
cording to EN60601-1 Abs. 19.3 the absolute upper threshhold is 50µA.

Advice
Only delete user programs after the user of the RF unit agrees.

Advice
Always write list safety checks and their results in the technical user file.

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Tester: ____________________________________ Consec. No.: ___________________

Test Record CURIS® BM1700 Serial No.: BM1700___________________

SW-Version: ______
A: Visual inspections and functional checks Comments OK not OK
1. Legibility of rating plate and labels .....................................................................
2. Valid version of user manual (Operating Instructions).....................................
3. Softwareversion ………………………………… .................................................................
4. Observation of self-test ……………………………… .........................................................
5. Funktionskontrolle der Bedienelemente auf der Front.........................................
6. Visual inspection of all accessories connectors and the power supply cable..........
7. Visual inspection of accessories
Original accessories? (If not, indicate manufacturer) …….. ..........................
8. Functional check of rotary encoders……………………………… .........................
9. Functional check of current activation and activation indicators ...........................
10. Functional check of NE monitoring system ....................................
11. Functional check special feature keys...................................
12. Functional check instrument encoding......................
B. Output power checks Measured v.: OK not OK
Monopolar, selecting CUT1 100W at 400Ω (100W +/- 20W) ........................... _________ watts
Monopolar, selecting CUT2 100W at 400Ω (100W +/- 20W) ........................... _________ watts
Monopolar, selecting CONTACT COAG 80W at 200Ω (80W +/- 16W) ............ _________ watts
Monopolar, selecting SOFTSPRAY 60W at 500Ω (60W +/- 12W) ................... _________ watts
Bipolar, selecting BICUT1 80W at 200Ω (80W +/- 16W) .................................. _________ watts
Bipolar, selecting BICUT2 80W at 200Ω (80W +/- 16W) .................................. _________ watts
Bipolar, selecting BICUT3 (EXCISE) 80W at 200Ω (80W +/- 16W) .................. _________ watts
Bipolar, selecting COAG MACRO 100W at 50Ω (100W +/- 20W) .................... _________ watts
Bipolar, selecting COAG PRECISE 50W at 50Ω (50W +/- 10W) ...................... _________ watts
Bipolar, selecting COAG RaVoR 40W at 50Ω (40W +/- 8W) ............................. _________ watts
Bipolar, selecting COAG RaVoR 5W at 50Ω (5W +/- 1W) ............................. _________ watts
C. Safety-related measurements acc. to IEC 60601-1 Measured v.: OK not OK
1. Protective conductor resistance (max. 0.2 Ω): ........................................................... _________ Ω
2. Ground leakage current, normal case (max. 500 µA):................................................. _________ µA
3. Ground leakage current, first fault (max. 1,000 µA):................................................... _________ µA
4. Housing leakage current, normal case (max. 100 µA):................................................ _________ µA
5. Housing leakage current, first fault, protective conductor (max. 500 µA):................. _________ µA
6. Housing leakage current, first fault, mains (max. 500 µA):......................................... _________ µA
7. Patient leakage current, normal case (max. 10 µA): ............................……….............. _________ µA
8. Patient leakage current, first fault, protective conductor (max. 50 µA):..................... _________ µA
9. Patient leakage current, voltage on applied part (max. 50 µA): ..……......................... _________ µA

Unit checked on: _____________________ by: ___________________________________

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Safety Test Report

Test Report Inventory no.: ____________________

Tester: Unit/serial no.: BM1700__________________
Manufacturer: Sutter Medizintechnik GmbH

Owner of unit/certificate: Type of device: Radiosurgery unit

Model: CURIS® BM1700
_Frage an Herrn Sutter:
Year of manuf.:
Eintrag des Baujahr weglas-
sen?_____________
Test specifications: ˆ EN/IEC 60 601 ˆ Other:__________________

Test results:
ˆ Measured values: see overleaf.
ˆ Defects/deficiencies found:

ˆ No defects found, or only defects/deficiencies that are not safety-related.

The unit may still be operated.
ˆ The unit can be operated again after the defects/deficiencies specified above have been cor-
rected.
ˆ The defects found require immediate attention before the unit is used again, as otherwise pa-
tients, users or third parties may be at risk.

Date: Signature: Next check scheduled for:

____________ ____________________ _____________________

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9. Trouble-Shooting
9.1 Malfunctions of Unit
The following chart lists malfunctions that cannot be registered by control:
Error Possible causes Error correction
Elements on front panel do not Unit is not switched on. Switch on unit.
function/are not illuminated;
unit does not work
Cable has not been plugged Verify cable connection.
properly into the power source
ort he unit.
No power supply. Check power supply.
Power fuses are damaged. Check fuses for power supply of
unit and replace if damaged.
If the new fuses burn, the switch-
ing power supply of the main card
or the auxiliary power supply is de-
fective.

Fuses for power supply are not Measure low voltages on main
defective. board. – Adapter for small voltages
or its wiring may be defective.
Control logic malfunctioning.
Check connector cable for front
board.
If error-free, exchange main card.
Elements on front panel are not Both controller programmes do Operating programmes have not
illuminated except for the red not boot. been installed properly.
NE-LED display. Unit does not
Main card is defective.
work..
One of the three rotary knobs Rotary encoder defective. Exchange rotary encoder.
does not function.

Error-message displayed, e.g. See the following list for details. See the following list for details.
Err41.
Or note error number and switch
unit off and on again.

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9.2 Error Messages and their Meanings

The RF generator CURIS® performs a number of function tests during its self-test when the unit is
switched on, and constantly checks its own safety-relevant functions while it is switched on. If any dis-
turbances are detected, the RF output is stopped and an error message displayed.

Advice
When an error message occurs, the unit can only be reset by switching it off and on again.

The following list shows the error messages for faults that might be corrected by the user.

Advice
If an error message occurs that is not described below, contact your distributor or manufacturer.

Note
Error numbers below 100 are issued by the main controller (HC).
Error numbers starting at 100 are issued by the watchdog controller (WDC).

Some safety checks are deliberately redundant and performed by both processors. If redundant,
the error numbers or end numbers will be identical, e.g. Err 10 and Err 110.

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Error Trigger Description Cause Remedy

No.

Err 3 Bipolar Error in bipolar AUTO Error in measuring tissue CURIS® may be op-
impedance START or audio feedback. resistance erated safely in the
monitor STANDARD
Defective instrument’s
cable Replace instrument‘s
cable
Instrument has tissue
contact Avoid tissue contact
RF output cardis malad- Adjust RF output card.
justed
If an adjustment is not
possible, exchange RF
output card.

Err 5 Internal Signal „Safe“ is not ?, Error or main card around Exchange main card.
control even though no RF re- monoflop D10 or transis-
quirement HFEN is sig- tor V41
naled.

Err 6 Switch-on WDC gives no signal to HC WDC failure. Exchange main card.
test after K6 is opened.
Communication problem
between the two proces-
sors.

Err 7 Switch-on No constant value when AD converter or power Exchange main card.
test the unit’s supply voltage adaptor defective.
UMON-K1 is measured
during during switch-on.

Err Switch-on No constant value when AD converter or power Exchange main card.
107 test the unit’s supply voltage adaptor defective.
UMON-K1 is measured
during during switch-on.

Err 10 Switch-on Value is too low when the AD converter or safety re- Exchange main card.
test unit’s supply voltage lay K1 defective.
UMON-K1 is measured
Power supply unit or RF
during switch-on.
generator defective.

Err Switch-on Value is too low when the AD converter or safety re- Exchange main card.
110 test unit’s supply voltage lay K6 defective.
UMON-K6 is measured
Power supply unit or RF
during switch-on.

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Error Trigger Description Cause Remedy

No.
generator defective.

Err 11 Switch-on WDC does not transmit WDC failure. Exchange main card.
test any signal to HC during
Communication problem
switch-on after closing of
between the two proces-
KG.
sors.

Err 12 Internal HC clock error. HC or Quarz B2 defective. Exchange main card.

control

Err Internal WDC clock error. WDC or Quarz B3 defec- Exchange main card.
112 control tive

Err 13 Internal Hardware encoding not Programme version not Verify if programme
control compatible with operating compatible with main version is compatible
programme of HC. card. with version of main
card.
HC error when importing
the encodings.

Err Internal Hardware encoding not Programme version not Verify if programme
113 control compatible with operating compatible with main card version is compatible
programme of WDC. with version of main
WDC error when importing
card.
the encodings

Err Internal Value is too high when the AD converter or mains Exchange main card.
14, control unit’s supply voltage adapter defective.
UMON-K1 is measured
Safety relay K1 does not
during switch-on.
differentiate

Err Internal Value is too high when the AD converter or mains Exchange main card.
114 control unit’s supply voltage adapter defective.
UMON-K6 is measured
Safety relay K6 does not
during switch-on.
differentiate.

Err NE control HC error during analysis of HC does not record plau- Perform alignment of
16; the NE impedance moni- sible conditions: NE impedance moni-
Err tor’s measuring signals. tor on intial RF card.
Err 16: IMP alert.
17; If alignment is not
Err 18 Err 17: NE alert.
possible, exchange
Err 18 NE dynamics alert. intial card.
Check connector ca-

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No.
ble for main board.

Err 24 RF output Value is too low when the May occur sporadically Switch unit off and on
control unit’s supply voltage due to RF power back- again.
UMON-K6 is measured by coupling or mains voltage
Exchange main card.
HC during RF activation. interruptions.
If error message Err 10 or
Err 110 is displayed after
switching the unit off and
on again, the switching
power supply or RF gen-
erator is defective.

Err RF output Value is too high when the May occur sporadically
124 control unit’s supply voltage due to RF power back-
UMON-K6 is measured by coupling or mains voltage
WDC during RF activation. interruptions.
If error message Err 10 or
Err 110 is displayed after
switching the unit off and
on again, the switching
power supply or RF gen-
erator is defective.

Err 25 RF output Value is too high when the May occur sporadically
control unit’s supply voltage due to RF power back-
UMON-K1 is measured by coupling or mains voltage
HC during RF activation. interruptions.
If error message Err 10 or
Err 110 is displayed after
switching the unit off and
on again, the switching
power supply is defective.

Err RF output Value is too high when the May occur sporadically
125 control unit’s supply voltage due to RF power back-
UMON-K6 is measured by coupling or mains voltage
WDC during RF activation. interruptions.
If error message Err 10 or
Err 110 is displayed after
switching the unit off and
on again, the switching

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No.
power supply is defective.

Err RF output Value is too high when the AD converter defective, Exchange main card.
126 control unit’s supply voltage generator control.
UMON-K6 is measured by
Switching power supply is
WDC without RF activa-
defective.
tion.

Err 27 Internal The ratio 12 V auxiliary 12 V auxiliary supply out- Remeasure 12V.
control supply to reference volt- side the tolerances.
Exchange main card
age is defective.
Reference voltage outside or auxiliary supply
the tolerances. adapter.

Err 28 Internal The ratio 12 V auxiliary 12 V auxiliary supply out- Remeasure 5V.
control supply (HC) to reference side the tolerances.
Exchange main card
voltage is defective.
Reference voltage outside or auxiliary supply
the tolerances. adapter.

Err 29 Internal The ratio 12 V-B auxiliary 5V-B auxiliary supply out- Verify connection of
control supply (WDC) to reference side the tolerances. cable and front card.
voltage is defective.
Reference voltage outside Exchange main card.
the tolerances.
Front card is not con-
nected.

Err Internal WDC does not recognize

130 software the commands it receives
error from the SPI-bus.

Err 32 RF output Value is too low when Modulation of the initial Exchange main card.
control measuring the integrated signal pulses is defective.
initial signal pulses (direct
Measuring by HC is defec-
current) MMON by HC dur-
tive.
ing RF activation.

Err RF output Value is too low when Modulation of the initial Exchange main card.
132 control measuring the integrated signal pulses is defective.
initial signal pulses (direct
Measuring by WDC is de-
current) MMON by WDC
fective.
during RF activation.

Err 33 RF output Value is too high when Modulation of the initial Exchange main card.

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No.
control measuring the integrated signal pulses is defective.
initial signal pulses (direct
Measuring by HC is defec-
current) MMON by HC dur-
tive.
ing RF activation.

Err Internal Value is too high when Modulation of the initial Exchange main card.
133 software measuring the integrated signal pulses is defective.
error initial signal pulses (direct
Measuring by WDC is de-
current) MMON by WDC
fective.
during RF activation.

Err 34 Internal HC recognizes implausible

software values in allocating output
error diagrams and instrument
encodings.

Err 38 Internal HC recognizes implausible

software values in pitch frequency
error adjustment.

Err 39 Internal CRC error in HC.

software
error

Err Internal CRC error in WDC.

139 software
error

Err 40 Internal RAM error in HC.

software
error

Err Internal RAM error in WDC.

140 software
error

Err Switch-on During switch-on the unit Activation of fingerswitch If not caused by inad-
41; test recognizes the activation before switch-on test was vertant activation of
Err 42 of the yellow or blue completed. fingerswitch, remove
fingerswitch of the hand- handpiece and switch
Handpiece defective.
piece connected to the unit off and on. If error
monopolar outlet. Connector cable defec- persists, signal proc-
tive. essing of the main
card, the RF output

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No.
Unit defective. cardor the monopolar
outlet is defective.

Err Switch-on During switch-on the unit Handpiece defective. If not caused by inad-
45; test recognizes the activation vertant activation of
Connector cable defec-
Err 46 of the yellow or blue fingerswitch, remove
tive.
fingerswitch of the hand- handpiece and switch
piece connected to the bi- Unit defective. unit off and on. If error
polar outlet.. persists, signal proc-
essing of the main
card, the RF output
cardor the bipolar out-
let is defective.

Err Switch-on During switch-on the unit Activation of footswitch If not caused by inad-
47; test recognizes the activation before switch-on test was vertant activation of
Err 48 of the yellow or blue pedal completed. the footswitch, re-
of the footswitch. move footswitch and
Short circuit in footswitch.
switch unit off an on.
Short circuit in footswitch If error persists, signal
connector cable. processing of the
Unit defective. main card or foot-
switch socket is de-
fective.

Err 51 Switch-on During switch-on the unit Attempt to activate a key If not caused by acti-
tiest recognizes the activation before the switch-on test vation, exchange front
of a key on the control is completed. card.
panel.
Defective control panel.

Err 52 Instrument HC records variations in May be caused during During STK check, re-
encoding measuring the instru- STK by unstable resistor peat with better test
ments codes or during contact or by plugging in resistance contacts or
automatic calibration. or out a coded instrument with testing device.
too fast.
Check glass fibre
Measuring control defec- connection “IC”.
tive, error in transmission
Check bipolar instru-
of measured values, or
ment socket.
contact problem.
Exchange RF output
card.

Err Instrument WDC records variations in May be caused during During STK check, re-

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No.
152 encoding measuring the instru- STK by unstable resistor peat with better test
ments codes or during contact or by plugging in resistance contacts or
automatic calibration. or out a coded instrument with testing device.
too fast.
Check glass fibre
Measuring control defec- connection “IC”.
tive, error in transmission
Check bipolar instru-
of measured values, or
ment socket.
contact problem.
Exchange RF output
card.

Err Instrument Automatic calibration of Measuring control defec- Check glass fiber
53; encoding instrument encoding can- tive or error in transmis- connection „IC“.
Err not be done within the sion of measured values.
Check mother board
55; prescribed time.
connector cable.
Err
153 Exchange RF output
card.

Err Instrument Measuring of instrument May be caused during During STK check, re-
54; encoding encoding cannot be done STK by unstable resistor peat with better test
Err within the prescribed contact or by plugging in resistance contacts or
56; time. or out a coded instrument with testing device.
Err too fast.
Check glass fibre
154 Measuring control defec- connection “IC”.
tive, error in transmission
Check motherboard
of measured values, or
connector cable.
contact problem.
Check bipolar instru-
ment socket.
Exchange RF output
card.

Err 57 Internal Discrepancy between HC

software and WDC in evaluating the
error instrument encodings.

Err 58 Internal Error in diagrams for in-

software strument codes.
error

Err 60 Internal Display data mismatch er-

control ror of HC. Output dia-

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No.
grams do not match with
WDC.

Err Internal WDC records contradic- Error in analysis of redun- Exchange main card.
161 control tory activation signals. dant activation signals.

Err 65 Internal SPI-timeout main control- Communication error be- Rare interference
control ler.. tween the two controllers. from the outside.
Otherwise exchange
main card.

Err Internal SPI timeout WDC Communication error be- Rare interference
165 control tween the two controllers from the outside.
Otherwise exchange
main card.

Err 66 Internal Programme version of Programming of wrong Software update with

control WDC is not compatible versions in the two proc- identical versions.
with version of HC. essors.

Err 67 Internal Error in I2C-bus for front Communication error from Rare interference
control board. HC to front card. from the outside.
Otherwise error in
main card, front card
or cable connections
of the two boards.

Err 68 Internal Running-time task control

software HC.
error

Err Internal Running-time task control

168 software WDC.
error

Err 69 Internal Internal watchdog triggers

software HC.
error

Err Internal Internal watchdog triggers

169 software HC.
error

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No.

Err 70 Internal HC task error.

to software
Err 75 error

Err Internal WDC task error.

170 software
to error
Err
172

Err 78 Internal Collective fault number for

software unaccounted system in-
error terruptions of the HC.

Err Internal Collective fault number for

178 software unaccounted system in-
error terruptions of the WDC.

Err 79 Internal Running-time error in op-

software erating system of HC.
error

Err Internal Running-time error in op-

179 software erating system of WDC.
error

Err 80 IIC bus Error in the individual IIC- Error in different IIC-bus Exchange front card.
to bus parts of the front expanders.
Err 86 board.
80-83: key illumination.
84: LED.
85-86: seven-segment
displays.

Err 87 Internal Error in SRAM of HC.

software
error

Err Internal Error in SRAM of WDC.

187 software
error

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No.

Err 88 Internal The output diagrams show

software implausible values.
error

Err 90 Internal Running-time error of dif-

to Err software ferent tasks in HC.
95 error

Err Internal Running-time error of dif-

190 software ferent tasks in WDC.
to error
Err
192

Err Internal Task-stack error.

200 software
to error –
Err may be is-
206 sued by
HC and
WDC

Err Internal Task-heap error.

220 software
error –
may be is-
sued by
HC and
WDC

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10. Revisions
10.1 Procedure
Technical products are subject to continuous technical changes during their life due to continuous
product improvement. As there may exist several versions of one type of unit, service personnel has to
identify of the version of the unit before repairing it.
Prior to each service it is essential to determine the version of the unit. The version and status for the
CURIS® are part of the device number.
BM1700 00 00 07 0122

Current production number

Year of manufacture
Software status
Hardware status
Unit type

10.2 Hardware status

The hardware status is determined by:
• Revision status of circuit boards
• Revision status of mechanical composition
• Revision status of callibration
10.2.1 Identification of hardware status
The hardware status is shown on the labels which are attached to the circuit boards.
• Sticker 1 has the manufacturing ID number C 40-XXXX as well as a continuous testing number with
the tester’s identification or code number.
• Sticker 2 indicates the revision status. If a revision is available on the market, two sections with addi-
tional information will mention it.
A third repair sticker will be attached if a circuit board is repaired by the manufacturer. Such circuit
boards are updated to the latest revision status and used as exchange boards for repairs after thorough
testing.
A circuit board with a higher revision status may be used for a circuit board with a lower revision status
if it has the same Sutter reference number as the older original (see 5.1) (downward compatibility). This
does not apply vice versa!

10.3 Software status

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10.4 Configurations
10.4.1 Configuration 0000
Serial numbers: BM1700 0000 06 0100 to BM1700 0000 07 0139
Software: V2.38, V2.40 und V2.50_0

Front card: C40-2142 Version 03 (Order REF 1310953)

Main board: C40-2170 Version 01 (Order REF 1323677)

RF output card : C40-2171 Version 00 und 01 (Order REF 1323678).

10.4.2 Configuration 0100

Serial number: starting at BM1700 0100 07 0140
Software: V2.42 und V2.50-01

Front card: C40-2142 Version 03 (Order REF 1310953)

Main board: C40-2170 Version 02 (Order REF 1323677)

RF output card : C40-2171 Version 01 (Order REF 1323678).

C40-2171 Version 02 (Order REF 1323678).

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11. Maintenance
11.1 Cleaning and disinfection
For cleaning and disinfection, disconnect the RF generator from its power source. Make sure that no
cleaning agents and disinfectants or sprays penetrate the interior of the unit.
Clean the surfaces on the outside and the front of the RF generator with commonly used non-alcoholic
cleaning agents.
Disinfect the surface of the unit and non-sterilisable accessories with disinfectants commonly used in
doctors’ surgeries and OR departments.
Prior to use ensure that there is no residue of any disinfectant on the unit.

Advice
Only accept accessories for RF generators if they are in perfect condition and work properly. Ac-
cessories that do not work well and are damaged or defective can pose a danger for the patient
and user, and interfere with the intended use of the RF generator. Discard unsuitable accesso-
ries!

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12. Environmental Aspects

12.1 Packing
The vendor will accept the return of empty packages and possibly reuse them.
Alternatively dispose of packages with waste paper or regular garbage.

12.2 Disposal
The RF generator has largely been made from materials that do not use composites in order to ensure a
high degree of recyclability after its life cycle. Follow the regulations for electronic waste when disposing
of a unit or return it to the manufacturer/distributor for proper disposal.

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Manufactured by:

Sutter Medizintechnik GmbH

Tullastr. 87
79108 Freiburg / Germany

Tel.: +49 (0)761 51 551-0

Fax: +49 (0)761 51 551-30
E-Mail: info@sutter-med.de
www.sutter-med.com

Sold by:

Subject to change without prior notice.

V 1.0 June 2007 REF

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