ERBE VIO 300 S
ERBE · Model VIO 300 S
Automatic Power Dosing - As much as needed or as little as possible New and improved CUT and COAG modes User Friendly.
Key tips
- ·Never defeat or bypass a return-electrode monitoring (REM) alarm to finish a case - it's a direct burn risk.
- ·Verify OR table battery backup - a table that loses power mid-procedure is a real, documented incident type.
- ·Track surgical light lamp-hours rather than waiting for failure - a sudden failure mid-case is avoidable.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
No or low RF output / high-impedance cut-out
HighSymptoms: No cut / coag effect, "high impedance" or output-error message, output shuts down.
Root cause: Poor electrode contact or a dry field, a damaged handpiece / cable, a return-electrode (REM/NESSY) fault, or an output-stage fault.
Return-electrode (patient-plate) contact-quality alarm
MediumSymptoms: REM / NESSY / plate alarm, monopolar output inhibited.
Root cause: Poorly applied or dried split dispersive pad, a pad-cable fault, or the contact-quality-monitor circuit.
Bipolar / vessel-sealing output fault
MediumSymptoms: Bipolar or sealing output weak, seal cycle will not complete, instrument not recognised.
Root cause: Bipolar cable / instrument fault or the sealing output stage.
Fails calibration / output drifts after a repair
MediumSymptoms: Output power or the REM circuit outside tolerance on the analyser.
Root cause: Output board or REM circuit needs recalibration - anti-static handling required.
Footswitch / handswitch fault
MediumSymptoms: Output will not activate from the pedal or the handpiece.
Root cause: Footswitch or handswitch / cable fault.
Touchscreen / display / boot fault
LowSymptoms: Unresponsive touchscreen, will not power on or boot, fan / thermal alarm.
Root cause: Display, power supply, control board, or a cooling-fan fault.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Reusable instrument / handpiece cables
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Split dispersive (return) pads
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
Footswitch
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Bipolar / sealing cable
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
RF output board
Recalibration required after replacement; anti-static handling.
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Difficult
Cooling fan
Class Major service partRel. cost $R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reusable instrument / handpiece cables | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
| Split dispersive (return) pads | Consumable | $ | Easy |
| Footswitch | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Bipolar / sealing cable | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
| RF output board Recalibration required after replacement; anti-static handling. | Major service part | $$$$ | Difficult |
| Cooling fan | Major service part | $ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Pre-case functional check
- ·Electrosurgical return-electrode cable inspection
- ·Table hydraulic / mechanical inspection
- ·Annual electrical safety test and full PM
Error Codes
Extracted directly from this unit's own service manual.
A 01Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
A/E 02 – 04Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
A/E 05Button error receptacle 1. Check the keyboard.
Check the keyboard.
A/E 06Button error receptacle 2. Check the keyboard.
Check the keyboard.
A 07 – 09Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
A 0ARestart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
A/E 0BInformation in test mode (adjustment).
A/E 0C – 0DRestart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
A 10Underpressure at selected gas input. Check the gas supply (tank, pressure regulator). If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
Check the gas supply (tank, pressure regulator). If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
A 11Overpressure at selected gas input. Check the gas supply (tank, pressure regulator). If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
Check the gas supply (tank, pressure regulator). If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
A 12Caloric and differential pressure sensor do not agree (wrong gas). Check the gas supply (type of gas). If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
Check the gas supply (type of gas). If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
A 13Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
A/E 21 – 23Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
A 30Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
A/E 38Type detection of receptacle 1 fails to agree with the stored value. Check and save the receptacle configuration in the "Version List" test program. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Check and save the receptacle configuration in the "Version List" test program. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
A/E 39Type detection of receptacle 2 fails to agree with the stored value. Check and save the receptacle configuration in the "Version List" test program. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Check and save the receptacle configuration in the "Version List" test program. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
A 40Flow specification not attained. Check the accessories. If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
Check the accessories. If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
A 41Flow specification exceeded. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
A/E 7D + 7ERestart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
A/E 7FOperating system error. Information, no fault condition.
A/E 80Internal state incorrect. Information, no fault condition.
A/E 81 – 83Protocol violation CAN. Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
A/E 85Invalid resistance instrument number. Check the accessories. If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
Check the accessories. If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
A 86Gas underdose, e.g. hose blocked. Check the accessories. If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
Check the accessories. If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
A 90Low pressure at cylinder 1. Check the gas supply (tank, pressure regulator). If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
Check the gas supply (tank, pressure regulator). If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
A 91Low pressure at cylinder 2. Check the gas supply (tank, pressure regulator). If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
Check the gas supply (tank, pressure regulator). If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
A A0Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
B 02 + 03Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
B 05 (as to 1.1.x)NESSY message; NE is not correctly applied: Occurs if measurement of the NE contact resistance is outside the valid range on activation. Check the NE accessories and NE setting in setup.
Check the NE accessories and NE setting in setup.
B 0B (as from 1.2.x)NESSY message; NE is not correctly applied: Occurs if measurement of the NE contact resistance is outside the valid range on activation. Check the NE accessories and NE setting in setup.
Check the NE accessories and NE setting in setup.
B 10Please terminate activation: Occurs if activation has been automatically terminated (e.g. by AutoStop) and the activation signal remains (longer than 5 s) (e.g. footswitch). Check the accessories. If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
Check the accessories. If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
B 14Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
B 17Double activation: Occurs if two activation signals (e.g. both pedals of a footswitch) are present simultaneously (within 100 ms). Check the accessories. If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
Check the accessories. If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
B 19PowerFail: Occurs if a PowerFail signal is received but the PowerFail does not actually happen within 2 s. Check the supply input voltage.
Check the supply input voltage.
B 1CThe maximum ON time has been exceeded: Occurs if activation lasts longer than the ON time selected in Setup. Check the accessories. If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
Check the accessories. If the error persists, notify ERBE Service.
B 1EKeyboard error: Occurs if a button pressed is recognized during initialization. Check the keyboard.
Check the keyboard.
B 1FNESSY symmetry monitoring: Occurs if an error is signaled by the Nessy symmetry monitoring during activation. Check the NE accessories.
Check the NE accessories.
B 2A – 2CRestart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
B 50 – 59Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
Restart the unit. If the error occurs again, notify ERBE Service.
B 5AError in the version check: Occurs if the VEM module attempts to log with an invalid version. Remove the module concerned from the unit and notify ERBE Service.
Remove the module concerned from the unit and notify ERBE Service.
B 5BError in the version check: Occurs if the IES module attempts to log with an invalid version. Remove the module concerned from the unit and notify ERBE Service.
Remove the module concerned from the unit and notify ERBE Service.
B 5CError in the version check: Occurs if the EIP module attempts to log with an invalid version. Remove the module concerned from the unit and notify ERBE Service.
Remove the module concerned from the unit and notify ERBE Service.
B 5DError in the version check: Occurs if a dual-pedal footswitch attempts to log with an invalid version. Remove the module concerned from the unit and notify ERBE Service.
Remove the module concerned from the unit and notify ERBE Service.
B 5EError in the version check: Occurs if a single-pedal footswitch attempts to log with an invalid version. Remove the module concerned from the unit and notify ERBE Service.
Remove the module concerned from the unit and notify ERBE Service.
B 5FError in the version check: Occurs if a ReMode footswitch attempts to log with an invalid version. Remove the module concerned from the unit and notify ERBE Ser
Remove the module concerned from the unit and notify ERBE Service.
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: No or low RF output / high-impedance cut-out
- Confirm good electrode-tissue contact and an adequately wetted field.
- Inspect the handpiece / instrument and its cable for damage; substitute a known-good one.
- Check the split dispersive (return) pad is well applied over well-perfused muscle with a sound cable.
- Verify output into a resistive test load with an electrosurgical analyser.
- Replace the RF output board and recalibrate on a non-conductive surface if output is confirmed absent (anti-static handling).
Symptom: Return-electrode (REM / NESSY / CQM) contact-quality alarm
- Re-apply a fresh split dispersive pad with full skin contact.
- Check the pad cable and its connector.
- Try a known-good pad.
- Run the contact-quality-monitor calibration with a good pad fitted.
- Refer the CQM circuit if it still alarms.
Symptom: Output will not activate from the footswitch or handswitch
- Test the other activation method to isolate the pedal from the handpiece.
- Inspect the footswitch and its cable / connector for damage or moisture.
- Check the handswitch leads on the handpiece.
- Substitute a known-good footswitch.
- Refer the activation input board if both methods fail.
Symptom: Fails calibration / output drifts after a repair
- Verify cut and coag output at several settings into a test load with an analyser.
- Verify the REM / CQM circuit against its spec.
- Recalibrate per the service manual on a non-conductive bench with anti-static precautions.
- Check the cooling fan and thermal path.
- Re-verify all outputs and the REM alarm before returning to service.
Technical Specs
- Height
- 6.5 in
- Length
- 15 in
- Weight
- 19 lbs
- OutPut Frequency
- 50 Hz /60
- Width
- 16.1 in
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Operating rooms
- Procedure rooms
- Interventional suites
Documents & Manuals
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