Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH ESG200 User Manual

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Neutral electrode operation

The CQM indicator for non-split type neutral electrodes shines green if a non-split type 

neutral electrode is detected.

The CQM indicator can take on the following conditions:

 - CQM detects a split type neutral electrode.

 - Sufficient contact between the neutral electrode and the patient’s skin.

 - Activation is possible.

 

• Continue with the procedure.

1) Insufficient contact between the 

neutral electrode and the patient’s skin.

2) The connection between the neutral 

electrode and the electrosurgical 

generator is interrupted.

 - Activation stops automatically.

 - An alarm tone sounds and the error 

message E0202 “Insufficent neutral 

electrode contact” is displayed.

 

• Follow the instructions given in the 

error message.

1) No neutral electrode connected.

2) Insufficient contact between the 

neutral electrode and the patient’s skin.

 - Activation is disabled.

If a non-split type neutral electrode is 

connected:

1) CQM cannot detect the split type 

neutral electrode.

2) The split type neutral electrode has a 

short circuit.

 - The message box “Neutral electrode” 

(Figure  7.2) is displayed.

 

• Tap [OK] to confirm the message.

 

• Replace the split type neutral 

electrode.

1) CQM detects a non-split type neutral 

electrode.

 - Activation is possible.

 

• Continue with the procedure.

For the safe use of neutral electrodes refer to the instructions for use of the correspondent 

neutral electrode and take account of the following:

The section “Compatible neutral electrodes” on page 89 lists different neutral electrodes 

that are compatible for the use with the electrosurgical generator.

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2017-01-17