This manual and the equipment it describes are for use only by qualified medical
professionals trained in the particular technique and surgical procedure to be
performed. It is intended as a guide for servicing the Valleylab LigaSure™ Vessel
Sealing Generator only. Additional information about using the generator is
available in the
Caution
Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Equipment covered in this manual
LigaSure™ Vessel Sealing Generator User’s Guide.
Valleylab LigaSure™ vessel sealing generator - 120V / 240 V
The LigaSure™ Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual consists of two
parts—the text and a Schematics Supplement.
Valleylab Part Number 1009892
Effective Date May 2008
Trademark acknowledgments
LigaSure™ and Instant Response™ are trademarks of Valleylab, Boulder, CO.
Patents
One or more of the following U.S. patents and corresponding foreign patents
cover the LigaSure vessel sealing generator and accessories:
5,776,1306,228,0836,682,528
5,599,3446,277,1176,685,701
5,720,7446,398,7796,726,686
5,827,2716,402,7436,743,229
6,033,3996,451,018D-424,694
6,039,7336,464,704D-425,201
6,050,9966,458,130D-449,886
6,068,6276,511,480D-457,958
6,179,8346,585,735D-457,959
Additional patents pending.
Manufactured by
Valleylab, a division of Tyco Healthcare Group LP
Boulder, Colorado 80301-3299 USA
European Representative
Tyco Healthcare UK Ltd.
Gosport, PO13 0AS, UK
For information call 1-800-255-8522 / 1-303-530-2300
Redundant Sense Circuits 5-23
Single Fault Protection Circuit 5-24
Heat Sink 5-25
IsoBloc Circuit 5-25
Integration Functions 5-26
Smart Connector Boards 5-28
Chapter 6.Setup, Tests, and Adjustments
Setting Up the Generator 6-2
Connecting Bipolar or Macrobipolar Accessories 6-3
Setting the Output for the Selected Mode 6-4
Activating the Surgical Instrument 6-4
Periodic Safety Check 6-5
Recommended Test Equipment 6-5
Inspecting the Generator and Accessories 6-6
Equipment 6-6
Procedure 6-6
Inspecting Internal Components 6-8
Equipment 6-8
Procedure 6-8
Using the RS-232 Serial Port 6-9
Equipment 6-9
Disconnect the Computer from the Generator 6-11
Testing the Generator 6-11
Confirming Outputs 6-11
Checking the Vessel Sealing Output 6-12
Checking the Bipolar Output 6-12
LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manualvii
Checking Low Frequency Leakage Current and Ground Resistance 6-13
Checking High Frequency Leakage Current and Ground Resistance 6-14
Calibrating the LigaSure Generator 6-16
Preparing for Calibration 6-17
Chapter 7.Troubleshooting
Inspecting the Generator 7-2
Inspecting Receptacles 7-2
Inspecting Internal Components 7-4
Correcting Malfunctions 7-5
Responding to System Alarms 7-10
Chapter 8.Replacement Procedures
Safety 8-2
Map of Major Components 8-3
Cover 8-4
Tools Needed 8-4
Remove the Cover 8-4
Re-install the Cover 8-5
High Voltage (HV) Power Supply Board 8-5
Tools Needed 8-5
Remove the High Voltage Power Supply Board 8-5
Install a New HV Power Supply Board 8-7
Control Board and Battery 8-9
Tools Needed 8-9
Remove the Control Board 8-9
Replacing the Battery 8-11
Tools Needed 8-11
Procedure 8-11
Install the Control Board 8-12
Footswitch Board 8-13
Tools Needed 8-13
Remove the Footswitch Board 8-13
Install a New Footswitch Board 8-13
Low Voltage (LV) Power Supply Board 8-15
Tools Needed 8-15
Remove the Low Voltage (LV) Power Supply Board 8-15
Install a New LV power supply board 8-16
Front Panel and Display Board 8-17
Tools Needed 8-17
Remove the front panel 8-17
Remove the Display Board 8-19
Install the Display Board 8-20
Install the Front Panel 8-20
Power Switch 8-22
Tools Needed 8-22
viiiLigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual
Remove the Power Switch 8-22
Install a New Power Switch 8-24
RF Board and Heat Sink 8-25
Tools Needed 8-25
Remove the RF board 8-25
Remove the Heat Sink 8-28
Install the Heat Sink 8-28
Install the RF Board 8-29
Power Entry Module 8-30
Tools Needed 8-30
Remove the Power Entry Module 8-30
Install the Power Entry Module 8-31
Fuses 8-32
Tools Needed 8-32
Two Fuses in the Fuse Drawer 8-32
Three Fuses on the RF Board 8-33
One Fuse on the HV Power Supply Board 8-33
Chapter 9.Repair Policy
Responsibility of the Manufacturer 9-2
Returning the Generator for Service 9-2
Returning Circuit Boards 9-4
Service Centers 9-4
Chapter 10.Service Parts
Ordering Replacement Parts 10-2
Map of Major Components 10-2
List of Parts 10-3
Assembly, Box 10-3
Generator Assemblies 10-4
Front Panel Assembly 10-5
High Voltage Power Supply Board Assembly 10-6
RF Board Assembly 10-7
Control Board Assembly 10-8
Chapter 11.Warranty
LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manualix
xLigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual
1Service Personnel Safety
Valleylab stresses safety in the use and servicing of its
electrosurgical equipment. This chapter presents the following:
CHAPTER
1
• Safety information
• Warnings, Cautions, and Notices
Refer to the Preface, Conventions Used In This Guide, for further
information on Warnings, Cautions, and Notices.
LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual1-1
Safety Information
Safety Information
The safe and effective servicing of electrosurgical equipment depends to a large
degree on factors solely under the control of the service person. There is no
substitute for a properly trained and vigilant service staff.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notices
Before servicing the generator, it is important that you read, understand, and
follow the instructions supplied with it and with any other equipment used to
install, test, adjust, or repair the generator.
General
Warning
Use the generator only if the self-test has been completed as described.
Otherwise, inaccurate power outputs may result.
The instrument receptacles on this generator incorporate a smart interface. They
operate with Valleylab LigaSure handsets or smart connector adapters exhibiting
smart codes.
Caution
Do not stack equipment on top of the generator or place the generator on top of
electrical equipment. These configurations are unstable and/or do not allow for
adequate cooling.
Provide as much distance as possible between the electrosurgical generator and
other electronic equipment (such as monitors). An activated electrosurgical
generator may cause interference with them.
Do not turn the activation tone down to an inaudible level. The activation tone
alerts the surgical team when an accessory is active.
Notice
If required by local codes, connect the generator to the hospital equalization
connector with an equipotential cable.
Connect the power cord to a wall receptacle having the correct voltage.
Otherwise, product damage may result.
1-2LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual
Warnings, Cautions, and Notices
Active Accessories
Warning
Electric Shock Hazard Do not connect wet accessories to the generator.
Electric Shock Hazard Ensure that all accessories and adapters are correctly
connected and that no metal is exposed.
Caution
Connect accessories to the proper receptacle type. In particular, connect bipolar
accessories to the bipolar instrument receptacle only. Connect vessel sealing
accessories to the LigaSure seal receptacle only.
Notice
Do not activate the generator until the forceps have made contact with the
patient. Product damage may occur.
Fire/Explosion Hazards
Warning
Danger: Explosion Hazard Do not use the generator in the presence of
flammable anesthetics, gases, liquids, or objects.
Service Personnel Safety
Fire Hazard Do not place active accessories near or in contact with flammable
materials (such as gauze or surgical drapes). Electrosurgical accessories that
are activated or hot from use can cause a fire. Use a holster to hold
electrosurgical accessories safely away from personnel and flammable materials.
Fire Hazard Do not use extension cords.
Fire Hazard For continued protection against fire hazard, replace fuses only with
fuses of the same type and rating as the original fuse.
Electric Shock Hazards
Warning
Connect the generator power cord to a properly grounded receptacle. Do not use
power plug adapters.
Do not connect a wet power cord to the generator or to the wall receptacle.
Disconnect the power cord before servicing the generator. To allow stored energy
to dissipate after power is disconnected, wait at least five minutes before
replacing parts.
Always turn off and unplug the generator before cleaning.
Do not touch any exposed wiring or conductive surfaces while the generator is
disassembled and energized. Never wear a grounding strap when working on an
energized generator.
LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual1-3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notices
Warning
When taking measurements or troubleshooting the generator, take appropriate
precautions, such as using isolated tools and equipment, using the “one hand
rule,’ etc.
Potentially lethal AC and DC voltages are present in the AC line circuitry, high
voltage DC circuitry, and associated mounting and heat sink hardware described
in this manual. They are not isolated from the AC line. Take appropriate
precautions when testing and troubleshooting this area of the generator.
High frequency, high voltage signals that can cause severe burns are present in
the RF output stage described in this manual. Take appropriate precautions when
testing and troubleshooting this area of the generator.
Servicing
Caution
Read all warnings, cautions, and instructions provided with the Valleylab
LigaSure electrosurgical generator before servicing.
The generator contains electrostatic-sensitive components. When repairing the
generator, work at a static-control workstation. Wear a grounding strap when
handling electrostatic-sensitive components, except when working on an
energized generator. Handle circuit boards by their nonconductive edges. Use an
antistatic container for transport of electrostatic-sensitive components and circuit
boards.
1-4LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual
Warnings, Cautions, and Notices
Calibration
Caution
To avoid inadvertent coupling and/or shunting of RF currents around the resistor
elements, keep the resistors at least four inches (10.2 cm) away from any metal
surface including tabletops and other resistors. This is especially true if several
resistors are connected in series or parallel to obtain a specified value. Do not
allow the resistor bodies to touch each other.
Notice
After calibration, the generator will be ready to use only after you initiate the
internal self-test by turning the generator off, then on.
Calibrate the generator after you install a new battery. Calibration values are lost
when the battery is replaced.
Calibrate the generator after you install a new control board.
Calibrate the generator after you service, repair, or install new components, or
after you replace any generator board assembly.
Cleaning
Notice
Do not clean the generator with abrasive cleaning or disinfectant compounds,
solvents, or other materials that could scratch the panels or damage the
generator.
Service Personnel Safety
LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual1-5
1-6LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual
2Introduction
CHAPTER
2
This chapter introduces the system features:
• General description
• Vessel sealing
• Bipolar operation
• Instant Response technology
LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual2-1
General Description
General Description
The LigaSure vessel sealing system is an isolated output electrosurgical generator
that provides power for vessel sealing and bipolar surgery.
It includes the following features:
•LigaSure vessel sealing technology
•Vessel sealing regrasp indicator alerts you to situations where a full seal cycle
has not been achieved
•Bipolar and macrobipolar modes
•Instant Response technology
•Memory button to recall the most recently used intensity and power settings
•Smart interface for connecting a Valleylab LigaSure handset or smart
connector adapter
•Adjustable volume for the activation tone
•Handswitch or footswitch activation
•RF activation port, RS-232 serial port, and expansion port
Vessel Sealing
The LigaSure vessel sealing system provides precise energy delivery and
electrode pressure to vessels for a controlled time period to achieve a complete
and permanent fusion of the vessel lumen. This system works on isolated arteries
and veins up to and including 7 mm in diameter and tissue bundles. The system
has been optimized to produce minimal sticking, charring, or thermal spread to
adjacent tissue.
2-2LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual
Bipolar Operation
Two modes are available:
•Bipolar – for most applications. The system provides low voltage to prevent
sparking. The power remains constant over a specific range of tissue
impedance, allowing a consistent tissue effect.
•Macrobipolar – for bipolar cutting or rapid coagulation. The system provides
higher voltage and greater power than with the bipolar mode.
Instant Response Technology
The LigaSure generator automatically senses tissue impedance and adjusts the
output to maintain a consistent effect across different tissue types. This
adjustment is based on the power setting and the level of tissue impedance. The
system controls maximum output voltage to reduce tissue damage and to
minimize sparking.
Bipolar Operation
Introduction
LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual2-3
2-4LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual
CHAPTER
1Controls, Indicators, and Receptacles
This chapter describes the front and rear panels, including all
controls, indicators, and receptacles. It also describes the fuse
drawer and all ports.
3
LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual3-1
List of Components
List of Components
The LigaSure vessel sealing system, a self-contained unit, consists of a main
enclosure (cover and base) and power cord. The generator includes the following
components:
•Front panel — power switch; regrasp indicator; controls for setting the output
power and intensity; a button for recalling the most recently used power and
intensity settings; receptacles for connecting electrosurgical accessories;
displays for viewing power and intensity control settings; and smart indicators
for correct Valleylab LigaSure handset and bipolar adapter use.
•Rear panel — volume control; two footswitch receptacles; option panel
(containing RF activation port, RS-232 serial port, and expansion port);
equipotential grounding lug; and power entry module (fuse drawer with two
fuses and power cord receptacle).
footswitch board; a high voltage power supply; radio frequency (RF) board;
and a low voltage power supply.
Refer to Chapter 5, Principles of Operation for details about the interaction of the
main components and for circuit board descriptions.
3-2LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual
Front Panel
F ig u re 3 -1 .
Domestic and international front
panels
Domestic
Front Panel
Vessel Sealing Controls and Indicators (page 3-4)
ABCDEFD G
International
Bipolar Controls and Indicators (page 3-6)
Controls, Indicators,
and Receptacles
Vessel Sealing Controls and Indicators (page 3-4)
ABCDEFDG
Bipolar Controls and Indicators (page 3-6)
LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual3-3
Front Panel
Features
These callouts refer to both the domestic and international front panels:
A. Power switch
•To turn on the generator, press (|).
•To turn off the generator, press (O).
B. Vessel sealing receptacle smart indicator
C. Vessel sealing handset receptacle
D. Standard and IEC classifications
E. Bipolar receptacle smart indicator
F. Bipolar handset receptacle
G. Memory button
Pressing this button resets the generator to recall the most recently used
intensity and power settings.
For details of the vessel sealing controls and indicators and the bipolar controls
and indicators, refer to the following pages in this chapter.
Symbols
Several symbols appear on the international front panel:
SymbolIndicates
Vessel Sealing
Regrasp
Macrobipolar
Bipolar
Memory
3-4LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual
F ig u re 3 -2 .
Vessel sealing intensity control,
activation indicator, and regrasp
indicator
Seal RF Activation Lamp
Illuminates with handswitch or
footswitch activation.
Front Panel
Vessel Sealing Controls and Indicators
Vessel Sealing Intensity Display
A bar graph indicates the relative
seal intensity setting.
Vessel Sealing Intensity Buttons
Press Δ to increase the intensity.
Press ∇ to decrease the intensity.
Regrasp Indicator
Illuminates if the tissue is not sealed.
This may be due to:
•Tissue not responding to RF energy
•Tissue impedance is out of range
•Seal cycle was interrupted before the cycle
was complete
•Maximum seal cycle time has been reached
Controls, Indicators,
and Receptacles
LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual3-5
Front Panel
Vessel Sealing Handset Receptacle (purple)
You can only connect a LigaSure vessel sealing instrument to this receptacle.
F i gu r e 3 -3 .
Vessel sealing handset
receptacle (purple)
F i gu r e 3 -4 .
Bipolar controls and indicators
Macrobipolar RF Activation Lamp
These lamps illuminate with
handswitch or footswitch. activation.
Connect a footswitching instrument with a
multi-pin connector.
This receptacle is designed to accept a
Valleylab Smart Connector.
When the handset is correctly connected, the vessel sealing receptacle indicator
illuminates green.
Bipolar Controls and Indicators
Bipolar RF Activation Lamp
These lamps illuminate with handswitch
or footswitch activation.
Macrobipolar Power Display
Shows the power setting in Watts
for the Macrobipolar mode.
Macrobipolar Power Buttons
Press Δ to increase the power.
Press ∇ to decrease the power.
Bipolar Power Display
Shows the power setting in
Watts for the Bipolar mode.
Bipolar Power Buttons
Press Δ to increase the power.
Press ∇ to decrease the power.
3-6LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual
Front Panel
Bipolar Handset Receptacle (blue)
You can connect either a footswitching or handswitching bipolar/macrobipolar
instrument to this receptacle.
F ig u re 3 -5 .
Bipolar handset receptacle (blue)
Connect a footswitching instrument with a
two-pin connector.
or
Connect a handswitching instrument with a
three-pin connector.
This receptacle is designed to accept a Valleylab Smart Connector or a Valleylab
Smart Connector adapter. If the bipolar instrument you select does not have a
Smart Connector, you must use the Valleylab Smart Connector adapter (p/n
LS0500).
When the bipolar handset or Valleylab Smart Connector is correctly connected,
the bipolar receptacle indicator light illuminates green.
Controls, Indicators,
and Receptacles
LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual3-7
Rear Panel
Rear Panel
F i gu r e 3 -6 .
Rear panel controls and
receptacles
Bipolar Footswitch
Receptacle (blue band)
Vessel Sealing Footswitch
Receptacle
(purple band)
Power Entry Module
Contains a fuse drawer, with two
fuses, and a receptacle for connecting
the generator power cord.
Speaker
Volume Knob
To increase the volume, turn the knob clockwise.
To decrease the volume, turn it counterclockwise.
You cannot deactivate the activation tone or
adjust the Regrasp indicator tone volume.
Handle
Option Panel
Grounding Lug
Use this to connect the
generator to earth ground.
3-8LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual
Rear Panel
Vessel Sealing Footswitch Receptacle (purple)
Connect either the two-pedal vessel sealing footswitch or the single-pedal vessel
sealing footswitch to this receptacle.
F ig u re 3 -7 .
Vessel sealing footswitch
receptacle (purple)
F ig u re 3 -8 .
Bipolar footswitch receptacle
(blue)
Two Pedal Footswitch
The connected footswitch activates either vessel sealing or
bipolar output for the LigaSure instrument that is connected to
the Vessel Sealing Handset receptacle on the front panel.
Single Pedal Footswitch
The connected footswitch activates only the vessel sealing
output for the LigaSure instrument that is connected to the
Vessel Sealing Handset receptacle on the front panel
Bipolar Footswitch Receptacle (blue)
Connect the bipolar/macrobipolar footswitch when you
connect a bipolar footswitching instrument to the generator.
Connect the two-pedal bipolar footswitch to this receptacle.
The connected footswitch activates bipolar or macrobipolar output for the bipolar
instrument that is connected to the Bipolar handset receptacle on the front panel.
Controls, Indicators,
and Receptacles
LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual3-9
Rear Panel
F i gu r e 3 -9 .
The option panel
Option Panel
A removable plate on the rear panel covers a serial port, an RF (radio frequency)
activation port, and an expansion port. To review the technical specifications for
each port, refer to Chapter 4, Technical Specifications.
Expansion Port
Allows a connected device to
receive information about RF
output from the generator.
RF Activation Port
Allows a connected device to receive
information during RF activation of the
generator, which can then generate a response.
in the device.
Serial Port
Allows connecting a computer to the
generator to obtain information using the
RS232 communications protocol.
3-10LigaSure Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual
Loading...
+ 136 hidden pages
You need points to download manuals.
1 point = 1 manual.
You can buy points or you can get point for every manual you upload.