maxium

Version 5.0-EN (08.10)

Electrosurgical Unit

with maxium Beamer

Service manual

Valid from HW00 up to HW06

KLS Martin maxium / maxium Beamer

Service Manual

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Table of Contents

1 Product Liability & Warranty ......................................................... 6 1.1 General Information .............................................................................. 6 1.2 Warranty ............................................................................................. 6 1.3 Users Inspection of Delivered Spare Parts ............................................... 6 1.4 Hotline................................................................................................. 7

2 Transportation and Packaging ....................................................... 7 2.1 Users Inspection .................................................................................. 7 2.2 Return of Goods .................................................................................... 8

3 Warnings & Safety Instructions ..................................................... 8

4 Service Functions ........................................................................ 9 4.1 Service Menu ........................................................................................ 9 4.1.1 Program Handling ............................................................................................ 9 4.1.2 Beamer Parameters ........................................................................................ 13 4.1.3 Settings ........................................................................................................ 19 4.1.4 Status Information ......................................................................................... 25 4.1.5 Calibration ..................................................................................................... 30 4.1.6 maxium Update ............................................................................................ 31 4.2 Updating the Operating Program ........................................................... 32 4.2.1 Aids Required for the Update ........................................................................... 32 4.2.2 Normal Software Updating Procedure ................................................................ 32 4.2.3 Extended Software Updating Procedure ............................................................. 33 4.2.4 The marFlash Program .................................................................................... 35 4.2.5 Updating the Subsystems of the ME402 and MB402 ............................................ 36 4.3 Readout and Transfer of the Units Settings ............................................ 36 4.3.1 Transfer from one ME402 Unit to Another (Back2Back) ....................................... 36 4.3.2 The maxiumPC Program .................................................................................. 38 4.3.3 Transfer from a maxium Unit to a PC or Vice Versa (Back2Laptop) ..................... 39

5 Hardware and Software Statuses, Spare Parts Lists ........................ 39 5.1 General Procedure ............................................................................... 39 5.2 Hardware Status ................................................................................. 40 5.3 ME402 Hardware Configurations and their Components ........................... 41 5.3.1 Hardware Configurations HW00 and HW01 ........................................................ 41 5.3.2 Hardware Configuration 02 .............................................................................. 53 5.3.3 Hardware Configuration HW03 ......................................................................... 62 5.3.4 Hardware Configurations HW04 and HW05 ........................................................ 71 5.3.5 Hardware Configuration HW06 ......................................................................... 83

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5.4 Software Status and Software Version Numbers...................................... 94 5.4.1 General Information ....................................................................................... 94 5.4.2 Software Version 0.247 ................................................................................... 95 5.4.3 Software Version 0.251 ................................................................................... 95 5.4.4 Software Version 0.257 ................................................................................... 95 5.4.5 Software Version 0.263 ................................................................................... 95 5.4.6 Software Version 0.296 ................................................................................... 95 5.4.7 Software Version 0.305 ................................................................................... 96 5.4.8 Software Version 0.311 ................................................................................... 96 5.4.9 Software Version 0.325 ................................................................................... 97 5.4.10 Software Version 0.331 ................................................................................... 97 5.4.11 Software Version 0.331b ................................................................................. 99 5.4.12 Software Version 1.336 ................................................................................... 99 5.4.13 Software Version 1.343 ................................................................................. 100 5.4.14 Software Version 1.345 ................................................................................. 103 5.4.15 Software Version 1.346 ................................................................................. 103 5.4.16 Software Version 2.360 ................................................................................. 103 5.4.17 Software Version 2.361 ................................................................................. 108 5.4.18 Software Version 2.368 ................................................................................. 109 5.4.19 Software Version 2.369b ............................................................................... 109 5.4.20 Software Version 3.370 ................................................................................. 110

6 Replacing Modules and Components on the ME402 ....................... 112 6.1 Opening and Closing the Unit ............................................................. 112 6.2 Replacing the Front Part..................................................................... 112 6.3 Replacing the Socket Panel................................................................. 113 6.4 Replacing the HF Output Sockets ........................................................ 114 6.5 Replacing the Socket Module Indicators and Backlights .......................... 114 6.6 Replacing the Rotary Switch and its Backlight ....................................... 115 6.7 Replacing the ON-OFF Button ............................................................. 116 6.8 Replacing the Front Board .................................................................. 117 6.9 Replacing the Screen Module and the Protective Glass Pane ................... 118 6.10 Replacing the Controller Board ............................................................ 119 6.11 Replacing the Power Manager Board .................................................... 121 6.12 Replacing the Monopolar Board ........................................................... 123 6.13 Replacing the Bipolar Board ................................................................ 124 6.14 Replacing the Main Board ................................................................... 126 6.15 Replacing the Footswitch Sockets or Loudspeakers ................................ 128 6.16 Replacing the Power Supply Socket, the Serial Interface Unit or the Argon

Beamer Connector ............................................................................ 129


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7 Technical Description of the ME402 with MB402 Option ................. 130 7.1 General Information .......................................................................... 130 7.2 Design and Servicing Concept ............................................................. 131 7.3 Functional Description of the ME402 .................................................... 131 7.3.1 Power Supply Units (PSUs) ............................................................................ 131 7.3.2 HF Generator ............................................................................................... 148 7.3.3 Monopolar Applied Part ................................................................................. 149 7.3.4 Bipolar Applied Part ...................................................................................... 155 7.3.5 The Main Controller and its Interfaces ............................................................. 159 7.3.6 Front Part .................................................................................................... 168 7.4 Functional Description of the MB402 maxium Beamer .......................... 170 7.4.1 General Information ..................................................................................... 170 7.4.2 Argon ......................................................................................................... 171 7.4.3 Gas Flow Control Block Diagram ..................................................................... 172 7.4.4 Measuring the Filling Level of the Gas Cylinder ................................................. 174

8 The Argon Beamer MB402 and its Components ............................ 177 8.1 Parts and Components of the MB402 maxium Beamer ......................... 177 8.2 Opening and Closing the Beamer ........................................................ 179 8.3 Replacing the Front Part..................................................................... 179 8.4 Replacing the Main Board ................................................................... 180 8.5 Replacing the Instrument Connector .................................................... 181 8.6 Replacing the Purge Button ................................................................ 182 8.7 Replacing the Front Board .................................................................. 182 8.8 Replacing the Gas Inlet Connector ....................................................... 182 8.9 Replacing the Connecting Socket ........................................................ 183

9 Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 184 9.1 Text Messages .................................................................................. 184 9.2 Module Status Lamps and Their Functions ............................................ 194 9.2.1 Main Board .................................................................................................. 194 9.2.2 Controller Board ........................................................................................... 194 9.2.3 Power Manager Board ................................................................................... 194 9.2.4 Monopolar Board .......................................................................................... 197 9.2.5 Bipolar Board ............................................................................................... 200 9.3 Faults in the Power Supply System of the ME402 .................................. 203 9.4 Faults in the HF Generator and the Energy Flow Path of the ME402 ......... 204 9.5 Activation Path Faults ........................................................................ 205


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10 Settings and Checks & Tests ...................................................... 207 10.1 Adjusting Positions of the ME402 ........................................................ 207 10.2 Setting the Power Manager Board ....................................................... 207 10.2.1 Power Manager Boards I and II in HW00, HW01 and HW02 ............................... 208 10.2.2 Power Manager Boards III (from HW03) and IV (from HW06) ............................ 209 10.3 Setting the Monopolar Board .............................................................. 212 10.3.1 Setting the Monopolar Boards I and II for HW00, HW01 and HW02 .................... 213 10.3.2 Setting the Monopolar Boards III (from HW03) and IV (from HW06) ................... 214 10.4 Setting the Bipolar Board ................................................................... 215 10.4.1 Setting the Bipolar Board I for HW00 and HW01............................................... 216 10.4.2 Setting the Bipolar Board II from HW02 to HW05 ............................................. 217 10.4.3 Setting the Bipolar Board III (from HW06) ...................................................... 221 10.5 Checking HF Output Power ................................................................. 223 10.6 Checking Compliance with High-Frequency Leakage Current Limits ......... 224

11 Recurrent Safety Checks according to IEC/EN 62353 .................... 226


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1 Product Liability & Warranty 1.1 General Information We thank you for having decided to buy a KLS Martin product. This product bears the CE-mark, which means that it satisfies the essential requirements laid down in the EC Directive relating to medical devices.

We are the manufacturer of this product:

Gebrder Martin GmbH & Co. KG Ludwigstaler Strasse 132 Postfach 60 D-78501 Tuttlingen Germany Phone: +49 74 61 706-0 Fax: +49 74 61 706-193 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.klsmartin.com

1.2 Warranty Our Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale effective at the time shall apply. Agreements di-verging from these Standard Terms and Conditions do not restrict the legal rights of the buyer.

Any warranty exceeding the above provisions shall require a contractual form and shall exclude component-related vandalism, software updates and consumables.

Important Notices

The product may only be repaired by Gebrder Martin or a qualified person or firm expressly authorized by Gebrder Martin to perform such work.

If the repair is carried out by a person or firm specially authorized by Gebrder Martin, the operator of the product is required to obtain from the repairer a certificate with details about the nature and scope of the repair work done. This certificate must be dated and signed and include the firms details. In all cases where a party other than the product manufacturer performed the work, repaired products must be additionally marked with the repairers ID label.

Improper interventions or alterations performed by third parties during the period of limitation shall void any and all warranty claims. Unauthorized actions performed on the product shall invalidate any liability claims against Gebrder Martin.

1.3 Users Inspection of Delivered Spare Parts Immediately upon receipt, check the goods for completeness and integrity. Any damage or loss in transit must be reported without delay.


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1.4 Hotline Should you have any technical questions, please contact our hotline. Gebrder Martin Hotline

Technical Questions Phone: +49 74 61 706-343 Fax: +49 74 61 706-190

E-mail: [email protected]

Should you have any questions concerning maintenance contracts or training courses, please call our Technical Service Manager (+49 74 61 706-332), or send an e-mail to: [email protected].

2 Transportation and Packaging 2.1 Users Inspection Scope of Delivery & Damage in Transit

The unit and its accessories must be checked for potential shipping damage and other defects immediately upon receipt.

Scope of delivery of maxium packaging unit:

KLS Martin maxium ME402

Power cord

Operating Instructions (user manual)

Optional: Standard accessories set

Scope of delivery of maxium Beamer packaging unit:

KLS Martin maxium Beamer MB402

Connecting cable

Mounting kit for connecting Beamer with maxium and maxium Cart

Compensation Claims

Claims for damages shall only be accepted if the seller or carrier is notified immediately. In such a case, a damage report must be drawn up without delay and sent to the nearest Gebrder Martin representative or to Gebrder Martin directly so that the claims involved can be duly filed with the insurer.


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2.2 Return of Goods When returning a unit to Gebrder Martin or a Gebrder Martin service point, use the original packaging material (cardboard box) if possible, and add the following information (accompany-ing documents):

name and address of owner

type and serial numbers

description of the defect(s)

3 Warnings & Safety Instructions The unit incorporates components that are directly connected to the power supply network. The rear section of the main board and the covered left section of the power manager board remain energized even after the unit has been turned off. The voltages present in this section of the circuit are the line voltage and the pre-stabilized direct voltage (which amounts to 390 V after the unit has been switched on and drops to the peak value of the mains voltage after the unit has been turned off). This section is specially marked on the main board. Three other vol-tages can be present as well: the medium-frequency supply voltage for the screen illumination after the unit has been turned on, the power controllers output voltage of up to 200 VDC as soon as the unit is activated, and the HF output voltage of up to 12 kVpp.

Therefore, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the power supply before per-forming any repairs. This is the only way to de-energize all components inside the unit!

For certain servicing tasks, it is necessary to operate the ME402 in an open condition because measurements or settings must be carried out. In such cases, be sure to observe the usual safety guidelines for preventing electric shocks.

Since the switching power supply unit incorporates capacitors that may remain energized for some time after the unit has been turned off, an electric shock may be caused if you touch them. This danger is particularly high in the event of internal faults.


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4 Service Functions 4.1 Service Menu The maxium offers basic setting and service functions. These are grouped in the Service submenu.

MENU

Service menu

Pressing the MENU button on the maxium and selecting the Setup menu item takes you to the Setup submenu. Selecting the last item, Service, takes you to the text editor, which is usually used for entering program names. In this context, the editor is used for restricting access to the Service functions, as some of them can lead to irreversible actions that are pos-sibly unintended by normal users. Therefore, you must first enter 2020 and select the Enter button in order to access the Service menu. Selecting Escape takes you to the next higher menu level. Pressing the MENU button a little longer returns you directly to the top or main level.

4.1.1 Program Handling

The Program Settings service menu item allows you to make program-specific basic settings, as well as to restore factory settings.


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Reset programsEdit standard prog

Lock programUnlock program

Power up w.std prgE s c a p e

Service

Setup

Service menuBasic settings

Service menuPlease enter service password:

Service menuStart with standard program (instead of last used program)

Service menuStandard program can be edited until unit is turned off!

Service menuSelection of program to be locked

ServicemenuSelection of program to be locked

Service menuSelection of program to be locked

ServicemenuSelection of program to be unlocked



Device SettingsBeamer Parameters

Device StatusDevice Calibration

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Program SettingsE s c a p e



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Start-up with Standard program (from SW0.331)

YesC a n c e l

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Service menuStart with standard program (instead of last used program)



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This function allows you to decide whether the maxium is to be started with the last-used program or with the Standard program. If you select Yes, the maxium will start up with the Standard program. If the factory presetting is used, the last-used program is offered upon turning on the unit.

Edit Standard Program (from SW0.331)




Service menuStandard program can be edited until unit is turned off!



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While the Standard program can be modified on other menu levels during work, it cannot be saved in modified form. However, if the user wishes to adjust the Standard program to indi-vidual needs, the Edit function can be used to release the Standard program for modification and saving the changed parameters temporarily until the unit is turned off. After turning the unit on again, the Standard program will again be available with the previous restrictions.


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Reset Programs (up to SW2.347: Create programs)







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This function deletes any user-defined settings and restores the factory presettings. In this way, it is easily possible to reset units to their original state, e.g. if they have been temporarily handed over to customers (e.g. on a hiring or testing basis, or for temporary replacement of a unit returned for repair). Calling up this function irreversibly deletes all user-defined settings without any warning being displayed!

Lock Programs (from SW2.360)



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Standard ProgramSelection of a program to be locked










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This function allows locking programs in order to prevent their being saved in modified form. If the user wishes to prevent any changes in a user-defined program, he/she can use the menu path Program Settings / Lock Program to have a list of programs displayed (note, however, that the access code is required for this!). The program of interest can then be selected and locked by pressing the rotary switch axially. This causes a lock symbol to be displayed next to the program preview. The lock symbol will also be shown in the normal program selection pre-view mode, but not in the list of last-used programs (LUPs) displayed on the main level. You can also use this function to lock several programs one after another, without any need to change the menu level.

Unlock Programs (from SW2.360)

This function allows you to unlock programs that have previously been locked to prevent their being saved in modified form. Use Program Settings / Unlock Program to call up the list of pro-grams, then select the program of your choice and confirm by pressing the rotary switch.




Standard ProgramSelection of a program to be unlocked




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This deletes the lock symbol next to the program parameter preview (as well as in the preview of the normal program selection mode where it is also indicated whereas it is not indicated in the list of last-used programs (LUPs) on the main level). In this way, it is also possible to un-lock several programs one after another, without any need to change the menu level.

Note that the Standard program cannot be unlocked with this function, as unlocking is only temporarily possible using the Edit Standard Program function.

4.1.2 Beamer Parameters

This menu allows you to set and check parameters of the MB402 maxium Beamer. However, this menu can be accessed only if a Beamer with gas supply has been connected.


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Service

Setup

Value measured at 30 bar: 4098 mV


Beamer Parameters

Service menu

Service menu

Device SettingsDevice Status

Device Calibration

E s c a p eProgram Settings

Beamer Parameters

MAXIUM Update

Please connect Argon Beamer with gas cylinder filled! Please connect Argon Beamer with gas cylinder filled!Service menu

Activation Data

Clear Error Log

Filling Level Cal.Alarm Threshold

E s c a p e

Error Log

Service menuCal. of argon filling level indicator at two test pressures

Measure @ 30 barReady

Reset to Standard

Open/close cylin.Measure @ 100 bar

E s c a p eValue measured at 100 bar: missing

Value measured at 30 bar: missing

Service menu



Reading at max. pressure: 3541 mV


Reset to Standard

Open/close cylin.E s c a p e


Reset to Standard




Service menu

Please open argon gas cylinder briefly, then close it again!

Please reduce argon pressure to 100 bar with purge button!Service menu

Cal. of argon filling level indicator at two test pressures


Value measured at 30 bar: missingMeasure @ 30 bar

ReadyReset to Standard


E s c a p e

Basic settings

Service menu


Device CalibrationMAXIUM Update


Beamer Parameters

Please enter service password:



Value measured at 30 bar: missingMeasure @ 30 bar



E s c a p e

Service menuPlease reduce argon pressure to 30 bar with purge button!


Reset to Standard



Reset to Standard


E s c a p eValue measured at 100 bar: 3741 mV





Reset to Standard


E s c a p e



Please press ENTER button as soon as measured value is stable

Service menu


Value measured at 30 bar: 4106 mVMeasure @ 30 bar



Please connect Argon Beamer with gas cylinder filled!Service menu Service menu

Please connect Argon Beamer with gas cylinder filled!

Service menuPlease connect Argon Beamer with gas cylinder filled! Please connect Argon Beamer with gas cylinder filled!

Service menu


Service menu Service menuArgon Beamer error log: Cons. no. ID Quantity Please connect Argon Beamer with gas cylinder filled!

Servicemenu

Activation DataError Log

Clear Error Log


E s c a p e

Pressure alarm threshold : 30 bar


Clear Error Log


E s c a p eCoag Activations with Argon: 4437

Cycle Power: 783Cut Activations with Argon: 168

Error LogClear Error Log

Filling Level Cal.E s c a p e

Alarm ThresholdActivation Data



Alarm ThresholdActivation Data Activation Data



E s c a p e








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Beamer Parameters (gas supply status) (from SW0.311)




Beamer Parameters

Basic settings

Service menu


Clear Error Log


E s c a p e

Service menuPlease connect Argon Beamer with gas cylinder filled!


Activation Data

Clear Error Log


E s c a p e

Error Log





Reset to Standard


E s c a p e

Service menuPlease open argon gas cylinder briefly, then close it again!



Reading at max. pressure: 3541 mV


Reset to Standard


This menu item allows you to check the maxium Beamer gas connection status and the filling level of the gas cylinder (if used). For the following menu item, Filling Level Calibration, a filling level of at least 100 bar is required in the argon gas cylinder.

Filling Level Calibration (from SW0.311)





Beamer Parameters



E s c a p e

Activation Data



Activation Data

Clear Error Log

Alarm Threshold

E s c a p e

Error Log

Filling Level Cal.





Reset to Standard


E s c a p e










Value measured at 30 bar: missing Value measured at 30 bar: 4098 mV



Reset to Standard



Reset to Standard




E s c a p e

Measure @ 30 bar

Reset to Standard


E s c a p e



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The filling level of the argon gas cylinder is displayed on the screen. The parameter used for deriving the indicated filling level is the gas pressure present at the input of the Beamer. How-ever, this is not a constant value, as the output pressure of the pressure reducer which is identical with the input pressure of the Beamer varies with the input pressure of the pressure reducer. Such input pressure, in turn, is identical with the current pressure of the gas cylinder which also represents the filling level of the cylinder.

To make sure that the filling level of the cylinder is indicated correctly, the symbol displayed can be adjusted to reflect actual conditions. Proceed as follows:

First, open the corner valve on the gas cylinder. The gas pressure reading on the manome-ter of the pressure reducer must be at least 100 bar for the procedure to be carried out. Subsequently, close the corner valve again.

Via the menu path Beamer Parameters / Filling Level Calibration, select the item Measure 100 bar and press the rotary switch. This calls up a numerical display.

Use the PURGE button on the MB402 to activate a gas flow, thereby observing the mano-meter on the pressure reducer. Hold the button down until the indicated residual pressure has dropped to 100 bar with the corner valve closed. Wait until the display has settled to show a stable value, then press the rotary switch to log the value.

Select the Measure 30 bar menu item and press the rotary switch.

Again, use the PURGE button on the MB402 to activate a gas flow, thereby observing the manometer on the pressure reducer. Hold the button down until the residual pressure indi-cated has dropped to 30 bar with the corner valve closed. Wait until the display has settled to show a stable value, then press the rotary button to log the value.

Select the Ready menu item and press the rotary switch for confirmation.

This terminates the procedure.

Reset to Standard (from SW0.311)





Service menuPlease press ENTER button as soon as measured value is stable




Beamer ParametersActivation Data



E s c a p e

Activation Data

Clear Error Log

Alarm Threshold

E s c a p e

Error Log

Filling Level Cal.






Measure @ 100 bar

E s c a p e

Reset to Standard

Open/close cylin.

Measure @ 30 barMeasure @ 100 bar

E s c a p eOpen/close cylin.


If the gas cylinder pressure has already dropped below 100 bar, a standard setting can be se-lected instead of calibration via the two pressure levels (as described above). This means using fixed values good enough for sufficiently precise pressure indication. Select Beamer Parame-ters / Filling Level Calibration from the menu, then select Reset to Standard and press the ro-tary switch for confirmation.


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Set Alarm Threshold (from SW0.311)





Pressure alarm threshold : 30 bar







E s c a p e


Clear Error Log


E s c a p e


Clear Error Log


E s c a p e

If the filling level drops below the set minimum value, a warning signal is automatically emit-ted. The minimum value (or alarm threshold) can be adjusted by selecting Beamer Parameters and then the Alarm Threshold item and confirming by pressing the rotary switch. Thereafter, you can adjust the alarm threshold across a range of 30 to 80 bar by turning the rotary switch. The factory presetting is 30 bar a level that provides sufficient reserve when using a 10-liter gas cylinder. When using smaller gas cylinders, the alarm threshold should be set higher.

Display Accumulated Activation Data (from SW1.343)





Cycle Power: 547Cut Activations with Argon: 112Coag Activations with Argon: 3794







E s c a p e


Clear Error Log


E s c a p e


Clear Error Log


E s c a p e

The unit automatically counts the number of activations in the Cut and Coag operating modes, as well as the number of times the unit has been turned on. The corresponding totals can be displayed. To do this, select Beamer Parameters and then Activation Data and confirm by pressing the rotary switch. The values displayed are merely for information and cannot be ad-justed.


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Error Log (from SW1.343)

Service menu Service menu

Service menu Service menu

Please connect Argon Beamer with gas cylinder filled! Please connect Argon Beamer with gas cylinder filled!








E s c a p e


Clear Error Log


E s c a p e

Argon Beamer error log: Cons. no. ID Quantity


Clear Error Log


E s c a p e

The maxium & maxium Beamer system also registers operating troubles and malfunction incidences and saves this information in error logs. The error log for Argon Beamer operating troubles can be displayed by selecting Beamer Parameters and Error Log and pressing the ro-tary switch for confirmation. The values displayed are merely for information and cannot be adjusted. The log is based on a cyclical (ring-type) memory, which means that the oldest val-ues are overwritten upon reaching the capacity limit.

Clear Error Log (from SW1.343)











E s c a p e

Activation Data


E s c a p e

After repairing the unit, it may make sense to clear the error log. To do this, select Beamer Parameters and then the Error Log item. Subsequently pressing the rotary switch deletes all error log entries irreversibly.


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4.1.3 Settings

This submenu provides access to some background functions such as clock setting, HF voltage limitation and activation tone setting (sound scheme selection).


Overview Service menuBasic settings




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Beamer ParametersDevice Settings

Lock pow during actTone settings

Representative

ClockE s c a p e

4kVp LimitationPower Bar Graph

Service menuBasic settings E s c a p e

ServicemenuSetting time and date

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Set clockE s c a p e

Service menuSetting time and date

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set weekdayset hour

set minute

set yearE s c a p e

set monthset date

Program Settings


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Representative

ClockE s c a p e



Service menuBlock all currents with output voltages > 4 kVp

YesC a n c e l

No


Service menuBar graph: Measured power instead of set power

YesC a n c e l


Representative

ClockE s c a p e


Service menuLock power adjustments during all activation phases!



Representative

ClockE s c a p e


YesC a n c e l


Service menuSound of activation tones and of channel differentiation

Sound Scheme 1E s c a p e

Sound Scheme 2Sound Scheme 3Sound Scheme 4



Representative

ClockE s c a p e



Representative

ClockE s c a p e


Service

Setup


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Time (from HW02 and SW1.343)

Leistungssperre Akt

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Beamer ParametersDevice Settings Power Bar Graph

Low pow during actTone settings

Representative

Clock4kVp Limitation

E s c a p e


set dateset weekday

set hourset minute

set yearset month

E s c a p e

Power Bar GraphLow pow during act

Tone settingsRepresentative

Clock4kVp Limitation

E s c a p e


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From HW02, the maxium features a clock with calendar function supporting the log functions. Once the unit has been switched off, this clock is powered by a battery located on the control-ler board. As the clock is not required for operating the unit as intended, a discharged battery does not restrict its usability in any way.

The clock is set to Central European daylight saving time (CET) ex factory. There is no auto-matic changeover from daylight saving time to standard time. The time is also displayed, to-gether with the battery status, via the Device Status / System Information menu path.

To set the clock via the path Device Settings / Time, select the Set Time menu item. The pa-rameters year, month, day of month, hour and minute can then be individually se-lected and adjusted.


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Voltage Limitation to 4 kV (from SW0.331)



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Power Bar GraphLock power


Clock / Date4kVp Limitation

E s c a p e


Service menuBlock all currents with output voltages > 4 kVp

YesNo

C a n c e l




E s c a p e

This menu item allows you to limit the maximum output voltage to 4 kV for all currents, e.g. in order to protect endoscopic accessories against overload. However, this setting option makes sense only for units up to (and including) HW02. In higher hardware versions, the newly im-plemented HF output voltage control function ensures that output voltages exceeding 4 kV are limited to open-surgical spray and argon coagulation currents.


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Power Bar Graph (switchable from SW1.343)




Service menuBar graph: Measured power instead of set power


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Lock powerTone settings

Representative


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E s c a p e

Power Bar Graph

E s c a p eYesNo

C a n c e l

If used in the factory-preset mode, the horizontal bar graph below the dosage indicator shows the current dosage setting relative to the maximum value available. As the rotary switch has no left or right end stop indicating the minimum and maximum positions of the adjusting range, the bar graph is intended to keep users informed about their currently set output power level relative to the overall adjusting range.

The menu item YES allows you to switch the bar graph from indication of the set power to indication of the actual HF output power relative to the set power. In this mode, the bar lights up on only when HF power is actually emitted. This function is useful in cases where the user is in doubt about the correct power setting for an application. For automatic cutting processes, the preset power should always be higher than the power actually required for the task at hand, as this provides reserve for controlling power peaks. If the indicated actual value con-stantly reflects the maximum level, then the preset power is possibly too low.

Selecting the No menu item returns you to the original bar graph mode (setpoint indication).


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Lock Power Adjustment During Activation (from SW1.343)




Service menuLock power adjustments during all activation phases!


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E s c a p eE s c a p e




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During HF current activation, the unit is locked against changes in its settings except for HF output power adjustments, which are possible also during activation (when using the factory presetting). By selecting Yes, however, this menu function allows you to lock the unit against output power adjustments during activation as well. The previous function (power adjustment during activation enabled) can be restored at any time by selecting the No item, thus releas-ing the lock.


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Tone Settings (from SW02.360)




Service menuSound of activation tones and of channel differentiation


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Lock powerTone settings

Representative


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Previously, the activation tone for cutting was lower-pitched than that for coagulation, while there was no difference in pitch between the monopolar and bipolar operating modes. With the implementation of SW2.360, this system has been changed. Now there are four different sound schemes as follows:

Sound scheme 1: This is the new default sound set: Cut = high pitch, Coag = lower pitch, plus pitch difference between monopolar and bipolar, i.e. 4 different acoustic activation signals al-together.

Sound scheme 2: Same as scheme 1: Cut = high pitch, Coag = lower pitch, but no pitch dif-ference between monopolar and bipolar, i.e. 2 different acoustic activation signals altogether.

Sound scheme 3: Same as scheme 1, but additional differentiation between M1 and M2, B1 and B2, and monopolar and bipolar, i.e. 8 different acoustic activation signals altogether. The difference between Bipol Cut B1 and B2 has been made particularly noticeable in response to user requests.

Sound scheme 4: Martin Classic: Coag = high pitch, Cut = lower pitch. This setting corres-ponds to the previous maxium sounds used up to software version V1.357, reflecting the de-livery status of all units with hardware versions up to HW03 inclusive. This means that KLS Martin customers can set their familiar sounds.

Sound scheme 1 is automatically activated during software updates (default setting). Users who wish to work with their familiar sound configuration therefore must switch over to sound scheme 4 in a one-time action.


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4.1.4 Status Information

This menu allows you to check the hardware and software configurations of the maxium, as well as to access the activation and error logs.

Service

Setup

ServicemenuAnzeige der Hardwareversionen

Total # of activations: 20 Page 1 / 3 C 0 src date time msec Watt channel ID current modeP-On 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 08:52:50 Pedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 08:55:43 670 050 BICUT2 021 Forfex: MechaniscPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 08:55:49 490 050 BICUT2 021 Forfex: MechaniscPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 08:57:50 510 040 BICUT2 021 Forfex: MechaniscPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 08:58:24 420 040 BICOAG1 026 Macro Auto Stop: Pedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 08:58:53 260 050 BICOAG1 026 Macro Auto Stop:Pedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 09:17:33 490 050 BICUT2 021 Forfex: MechaniscPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 09:19:27 210 050 BICUT2 021 Forfex: MechaniscPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 09:21:06 710 080 BICUT2 021 Forfex: MechaniscPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 09:49:23 4900 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VePedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 09:52:49 620 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VePedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 09:57:51 470 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VePedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 10:09:11 2400 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 10:09:40 2980 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 10:10:22 1840 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 10:17:48 1110 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VePedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 10:19:37 50 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 10:19:59 70 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VePedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 10:22:30 1210 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VePedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 10:27:08 1350 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VePedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 10:29:03 1610 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:33:44 840 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VerschPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:37:36 770 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VerschPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:37:49 3340 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopolarPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:37:56 2740 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopolarPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:38:05 2540 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopolarPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:43:48 630 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VerschPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:44:12 720 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VerschPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:53:51 960 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VerschPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:54:11 3280 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopoplarPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:54:38 2910 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopolarPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:54:43 1230 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopolarPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:57:17 640 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VerschPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:54:43 1390 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopolarPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:55:01 3550 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopolarPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:55:23 2040 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: Monopolar






Service menuAnzeige der Softwareversionen


Service menuInfo table of hardware versions






Service menuActivation request log


Service menuList of stored error events

Overview Service menuDevice Status




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Hardware releases

LoggingSystem Information





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Hardware releases



Hardware releases


Mono Contr.: V12.04 (upd to V11.02 avail.) Bootl.V01.00 found

This software does not support Beamer MB181 anymore!

Digital Pattern Generator: V 01.00

Build: Dec 13 2007 Time: 16:40:45 ME402 MAXIUM Softw.: S00 02.368 Serie

This software does not support CAN Smoke Evac.Mod!

Digital Tone Generator: V 00.00

No CAN-Bus Adapter detected! (Smoke Evac.)

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Software Releases (from HW 1.343)

ME402 MAXIUM Softw.: S0 0 02.368 SerieBuilt: Dec 13 2007 Time: 16:40:45This software does not support Beamer MB181 anymore!This software does not support CAN smoke Evac.Mod.!Digital Pattern Generator: V 01.00Digital Tone Generator: V 00.00Mono Contr.: V12.04 (upd to V11.02 avail.) Bootl.V01.00 foundNo CAN-Bus Adapter detected! (Smoke Evac.)

Basic settingsService menu Service menu

Basic settings


Service menuInfo table of software versions




Software releasesHardware releasesSystem Information

Logging


Hardware releases

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This menu item allows you to check the release status of the software of all the programmable systems of the unit. Apart from the main controller, programmable systems are the two CPLDs (complex programmable logic devices) for the sound generator and the HF current pulse pat-tern generator located on the controller board, the controller on the patient circuit side of the monopolar board, and the Argon Beamer. These programmable peripheral systems can also be supplied with program updates by the main controller. However, the patient-circuit and Argon Beamer controllers require a bootloader for this purpose (a bootloader is a program part that maintains communication with the main controller independent of the main program while the old main program is being erased and the new main program installed). Whether the boot-loader is installed or not is indicated here as well. The updating process is carried out automat-ically where possible. If not possible because there is no bootloader installed, both the current version and the new version (the one that could be installed with a bootloader) are displayed. The controllers can only be programmed with a bootloader from outside, using the program-ming interface provided on the respective board.

A CAN bus adapter for smoke evacuator control is recognized as well and indicated here if connected.


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Hardware Releases (from SW1.343)

Basic settingsService menu Service menu

Basic settings

Basic settings

Service menu Service menuInfo table of hardware versions





Logging

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Hardware Level: HW05 [05]Total # of Board-ID ROMs detected: 7

ID HV HR Board KW/SN MIN-Sw Hw Fw 01 00 02 C40-2346 0607/041 S0001350 0302 00 02 C40-2337 0607/021 S0001350 0303 00 00 C40-2327 1107/009 S0001356 04 02.36804 00 01 C40-2281 1806/007 S0001350 03 11.00205 00 02 C40-2155 0305/038 S0001332 0206 00 00 C40-2471 1107/042 S0001256 0507 00 01 C40-2425 2207/017 S0001356 04

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ROM size: 2 MBytesThis unit uses standard HW00/01 AC-controllerThis hardware features backup battery supportOutput connector configuration: M


Hardware releasesSystem Information

Logging


Hardware releases


Starting with hardware version HW02, all electronic components are equipped with identifiers, i.e. small, non-volatile memories in which the modules ID number, serial number and version number are stored. All of this information can be displayed in this menu. From HW04, SW2.360, the unit automatically recognizes and displays the socket version as well. The iden-tifier data is used to determine and display the hardware version of the unit. In this process, non-permitted module combinations are detected as well in which case an error message is displayed and the unit blocked as a result.

The size of the main-board program memory is displayed in addition. Up to HW01, the respec-tive storage space was only 1 MB; from HW02, 2 MB are now available. This larger memory size is required for software updates for V2.368 or higher versions.


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System Information (from SW1.343)





Software releasesHardware releases


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Logging

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This menu item offers additional system status information such as date and time regarding the internal clock, the charge status of the clocks buffer battery, the maxium Beamer con-nection status and the code of an instrument connected to output B2. If no instrument is con-nected to B2, or one that lacks an instrument identifier, the code 00 is displayed.


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Logs (from SW1.343)

Total # of activations: 20 Page 1 / 3 C 0 src date time msec Watt channel ID current modeP-On 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 08:52:50 Pedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 08:55:43 670 050 BICUT2 021Forfex: MechaniscPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 08:55:49 490 050 BICUT2 021Forfex: MechaniscPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 08:57:50 510 040 BICUT2 021 Forfex: MechaniscPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 08:58:24 420 040 BICOAG1 026 Macro Auto Stop: Pedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 08:58:53 260 050 BICOAG1 026 Macro Auto Stop:Pedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 09:17:33 490 050 BICUT2 021 Forfex: MechaniscPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 09:19:27 210 050 BICUT2 021 Forfex: MechaniscPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 09:21:06 710 080 BICUT2 021 Forfex: MechaniscPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 09:49:23 4900 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VePedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 09:52:49 620 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VePedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 09:57:51 470 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VePedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 10:09:11 2400 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 10:09:40 2980 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 10:10:22 1840 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 10:17:48 1110 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VePedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 10:19:37 50 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopPedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 10:19:59 70 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VePedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 10:22:30 1210 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VePedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 10:27:08 1350 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VePedal 2008-04-03 Donnerstag 10:29:03 1610 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:33:44 840 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VerschPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:37:36 770 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VerschPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:37:49 3340 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopolarPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:37:56 2740 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopolarPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:38:05 2540 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopolarPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:43:48 630 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VerschPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:44:12 720 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VerschPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:53:51 960 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VerschPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:54:11 3280 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopolarPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:54:38 2910 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopolarPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:54:43 1230 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopolarPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:57:17 640 080 MOCUT1 002 Blend Cut: VerschPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:54:43 1390 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopolarPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:55:01 3550 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: MonopolarPedal 2008-03-31 Montag 14:55:23 2040 080 MOCOAG1 044 Clamp Coag: Monopolar

error# count file at line error message (if applicable)>>>EOL


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4.1.5 Calibration

Service

Setup


Service menuDevice settings

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Service menuDevice calibration. Please follow instructions!

Spray Frequency = 0

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With some HW00 and HW01 versions, there may be problems with nominal power setting for high-voltage coagulation currents, notably spray coagulation. In such cases, the menu now (SW0.251 or higher) allows switching over to another setpoint table to achieve the desired output power. There are two alternatives available in addition to the standard table (index 0).

The high spray output power spread is due to an insufficiently dimensioned HF generator control circuit. However, this problem was already detected and cleared during HW01 produc-tion and therefore is no longer relevant to subsequent hardware releases. For maxium ver-sions HW02 or higher, access to this function therefore has been blocked.


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4.1.6 maxium Update

Service

Setup


Device settings

Service menu


MAXIUM Update




MAXIUM Update




To update the operating program of the main controller, it is normally enough to connect the ME402 to the RS232 interface of a PC and then start the marFlash tool. With HW00 and HW01 units, as well as in cases where it is not possible, for whatever reason, to start the updating process directly (USB RS232 adapters tend to cause problems, for example), the unit must be set to boot mode manually by selecting the corresponding menu function. This clears the screen, causing it to turn violet or dark. If no data transfer takes place, the unit will remain in this state, but restarting it is enough to make it ready for operation again. For more detailed information on the topic of updating, please see the following section.


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4.2 Updating the Operating Program On the maxium, updating the operating program (software update) requires no program memory exchange. Rather, this can be done externally by simply overwriting the memory con-tents by data transfer from a PC. As from software status 1.336, even the memory contents of the patient circuit controller and the maxium Beamer controller can be updated in this way in addition to those of the main controller. However, this presupposes a bootloader in these con-trollers (see section 4.1.4). For a detailed description of the updating process, please refer to the CD which, among other material, contains the new operating software and can be obtained from the Martin Service Center.

4.2.1 Aids Required for the Update

To update the internal maxium software, the following equipment is required:

A serial RS232 modem cable (1:1) with male DSUB9 connector at one end and a female one at the other end. Do not confuse this with a null modem cable used for connecting two PCs. Such cables have female connectors at both ends and cannot be used even with an adapter (gender changer)!

This cable must be connected to the female 9-pin DSUB9 socket designated RS232 on the maxium, and to the PCs socket that is either designated Serial, RS232 or labeled I0I0I (usually a male DSUB9 socket or, in the case of laptops, frequently a PS/2 socket (such as the mouse connector)). In the latter case, you also need a PS/2-DSUB9 adapter. For portable PCs that no longer feature an RS232 serial interface, a USB-RS232 adapter must be used.

A laptop/PC with Microsoft Windows operating system and a free serial interface that can be used by the operating system, e.g. COM1.

Program marFlash, which is also available from the CD containing the current software. For installation and troubleshooting, please refer to section 4.2.4. The previously used Fla-shit tool should not be used anymore since it does not support the program memory ex-tension to 2 MB. As a result, software version 2.368 or higher versions can no longer be programmed with that tool.

The current operating program for the ME402 maxium in the form of a me402_VX.XXX.h86 file, with X.XXX standing for the current version. This program is available on a CD together with the installation program.

If a maxium Beamer is available, you should connect it, although this is not mandatory be-cause from version 1.335, the maxium can automatically update the Beamer later.

4.2.2 Normal Software Updating Procedure

Once the PC and the maxium have been connected with each other via the specified serial cable, and after the current download program has been installed from the CD if necessary, proceed as follows:

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2. Call up the marFlash program and load the file with the new software via the File drop-down menu item.

3. On HW00 or HW01 versions of the ME402, select the Setup menu item and then the Ser-vice item as described in section 4.1.6. This activates the text editor. Enter the access code 2020 and confirm with Enter. Now select the item Program update in the Service menu and confirm by pressing the rotary switch. The screen will now turn completely blue and then dark a normal process. The ME402 is now in boot mode and awaits commands and data via the serial interface. This step is obsolete with units from HW02, since the boot mode will be activated directly from the PC via the serial interface in this case.

4. Click Upload in the marFlash dialog box to start the updating process. After deleting the old program memory contents, the new data will be transferred and burnt in. The whole process will take approximately four minutes for the ME402.

Upon completion of the reprogramming process, the ME402 should be automatically restarted. If this is not the case, switch the unit off and on again. The program version indicated on the starting screen should now be the new one. Thereafter, perform the periodic safety checks as specified in section 11. For units with hardware status HW00 and partly HW01, the basic setting (calibration) for the monopolar high-voltage coagulation currents must be checked in addition, following the instructions given in section 4.1.5.

4.2.3 Extended Software Updating Procedure

If the normal updating procedure is interrupted (due to an interruption of the data transmis-sion process or some other malfunction that causes a data transmission breakdown), turn off the ME402 maxium and restart it again. If the unit can be switched on again in the normal way, with the old software version indicated on the starting screen, you can simply repeat the normal updating process described in section 4.2.2. However, if the screen remains dark, the reprogramming had already been started but could not be completed, with the consequence that the program memory contains only a non-executable fragment of the new software. In this case, it is no longer possible to prepare the unit for the updating process via the operator interface. Instead, proceed as follows:

1. Open the unit as described in section 6.1.

2. Using a pointed object, shift one of the two slide switches of the boot mode switch to the ON position. If necessary, disconnect the X4 connector (which connects the front board to the controller) from the controller board to facilitate access to the boot mode switch. The two slide switches have the same function; their contacts are connected in parallel. Then reconnect the cable to X4.

3. Reconnect the serial connecting cable to the PC, then start the marFlash program.

4. Reconnect the mains cable to the PC. CAUTION! The units rear section is now ener-gized even if the unit is turned off!

5. Turn on the unit. The display screen remains dark now.

6. Click Upload in the marFlash dialog box. This starts the updating procedure. After deleting the old program memory contents, the new data will be transferred and burnt in. The whole process will take approximately four minutes for the ME402. Upon its completion, a


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7. The unit will not be restarted automatically. Once marFlash indicates that the data transfer has been successfully completed, switch off the ME402 and disconnect the power cord as well as the connecting cable to the PC from the unit.

8. Reset both slide switches of the boot mode switch to their OFF position. If necessary, again disconnect the front boards connecting cable to X4 and reconnect it afterwards.

9. Perform functional check. Reconnect the power cord to the unit and turn it on. The self-test screen must now indicate the new software version.

10. Disconnect the power cord again, then close the unit as described in section 6.1.

11. Thereafter, perform the periodic safety checks specified in section 11. For units with hard-ware status HW00 and partly HW01, the basic setting (calibration) for the monopolar high-voltage coagulation currents must be checked in addition, following the instructions given in section 4.1.5.


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4.2.4 The marFlash Program

In principle, the marFlash program does not require installation marFlash can be started also from the CD/DVD directly. Nonetheless, it certainly makes sense to test the software first because access to the serial port can cause problems. Once the system has been configured successfully, experience shows that it runs very smoothly.

The marFlash program can only be used for updating Martin units of type ME402 maxium with the associated maxium Beamer. Neither a dongle nor licenses are required for this.

When starting the program, the following problems can occur:

Despite the fact that a serial port is available on the PC, this port may not be available because it is used/blocked by another software. The culprit may also be the maxiumPC program described in section 4.3! In all other cases, try to find out which soft-ware is currently using the port, then cause it to unblock it. A typical representative of such programs is the Nokia Communicator, which is a self-triggering program and blocks the serial port permanently. It is easy to deactivate such programs via the task bar. This relia-bly unblocks the port.

Whether a RS232 serial port is really available or not can best be checked with the terminal program Hyperterm, a Microsoft Windows accessory. The baud rate should be left at 57,600 BAUD.

Find out the correct serial port (COM port). This requires some testing on a trial-and-error basis. Note that this involves some traps. Other programs that use the serial interface can block marFlash e.g. the mouse driver or unintentionally opened programs (e.g. mobile address management via Outlook, or the Nokia Communicator software), internal modems or IrDAs (changeover switch often hidden in the PCs setup). Normally, however, it should be possible to run the program with any serial port that can be opened with Hyperterm, the Microsoft Windows terminal program. Note: Be sure to terminate Hyperterm prior to starting marFlash! If not terminated, Hyperterm itself could block the serial port!

Advanced portable PCs no longer have an obligatory RS232 interface. Rather, they use adap-ters that can be operated at the USB port and provide a RS232 cable connector. However, ex-perience shows that these adapters do not always work properly. Especially in light of the great number of possible combinations between PC models and adapter models, it is hard to give reliable advice regarding the best choice. In case of problems with a USB adapter, the following tricks might help:

Terminate all other programs: Messenger, Firewall and any other tool that sporadically draws on the computers resources (e.g. disconnect from network).

Use a different make of RS232/USB adapter.

Reset the protocol of the serial interface used (but only this one!!) from None to Hard-ware flow control. (This is not really logical, but it may help!)

In a nutshell: Just find out whether the adapter really holds out to the end of the program-ming process in a given configuration without any communication error or breakdown. Other-wise, only the use of a PC with RS232 interface will help.


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4.2.5 Updating the Subsystems of the ME402 and MB402

The ME402 maxium with MB402 maxium Beamer features several programmable subsys-tems. While previous software updates lacked the software required for these subsystems, software versions 1.336 or higher are capable of updating some of these subsystems as well if necessary. This applies to the monopolar patient circuit controller, the CPLDs on the controller board and the maxium Beamer. The version check is carried out during the initial self-test. The subsystem updating process takes place only once (if required), namely immediately after the first restart of the system following updating of the main controllers operating program (as described above). Of course, such subsystem updates require some additional time during the first restart. It also presupposes that the software of these subsystems already includes a bootloader. The presence of a bootloader can be checked via the Service menu as described in section 4.1.4. HW00 and HW01 units do not have a bootloader as a serial feature; program-ming of a bootloader is possible only directly via the programming interface of the module or the main board of the Beamer, respectively. This also requires special programming adapters and tools. If installation of bootload capability on such a system is required, please contact the Martin Service Center.

4.3 Readout and Transfer of the Units Settings From SW2.368, the settings of a unit can be transferred to another ME402 unit or be stored on a PC or loaded/restored from a PC. This is done via the serial RS232 interface that is also used for software updates.

The minimum software status required for transferring settings from or to a ME402 is V2.368. The software status is displayed during power-on or may be checked as described in section 4.1.4. If a software version lower than V2.368 is used, then a software update has to be per-formed in the first place. However, this requires an extended program memory of 2 MB, which is a serial feature only in units with HW02 or higher hardware versions.

4.3.1 Transfer from one ME402 Unit to Another (Back2Back)

If a units settings are to be copied to another unit, then the serial RS232 interfaces of the two units have to be connected with each other. To do this, please use the serial connection ca-ble (which is also used for software updates) in combination with a null modem adapter that changes the gender of the cable plug from female to male. Do not connect the female end of the cable without adapter to the adjacent CAN socket! A standard null modem cable as commonly used for connecting two PCs cannot be used here since it features female con-nectors at both ends.


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As soon as both units are connected to each other, a menu appears on both screens which is not accessible via the other menu levels. Selecting the appropriate menu item enables you to decide whether to transfer or receive only the stored programs, on

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