Getinge Castle 2410
Getinge · Model Castle 2410
Surgical Field Light The Castle 2410 MB consist of a light head and counterbalance arm assembly, support posts, and base assembly. Arm pivots enable the light head to be positioned for surgical procedures. Light head pivots provide tilt and rotational adjustments. The light head assembly contains the optical system of the light. The reflector directs a high intensity pattern onto the patient. A blue-green filter surrounding the light source color-corrects the light and filters heat. A frosted lens diffuses the light beam. The light head and counterbalance arm assembly is mounted on a vertical post attached to he base. The base is equipped with wheels for portability. The light can be operated from a 115V or 230V, 56 or 60 Hz power source, from the internal backup battery, or from an external 24V battery.
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.
Lamp failure or reduced illuminance
MediumSymptoms: One or more lamps out, dim head, uneven or discoloured light field.
Root cause: Halogen / gas-discharge lamp at end of life, a lamp-changeover mechanism fault, or a power-supply fault.
Spring-arm / suspension drift
HighSymptoms: Light head drifts up or down, will not stay positioned.
Root cause: Spring-arm counterbalance out of adjustment or worn friction brakes.
Intensity / focus control fault
MediumSymptoms: Brightness or spot size will not adjust from the wall panel or sterile handle.
Root cause: Control PCB, the wall-plate keypad, or the handle switch.
Sterilizable handle fault
LowSymptoms: Handle loose or not detected.
Root cause: Worn handle mount / contacts.
Power supply fault
MediumSymptoms: Whole head dark, flicker, or will not power on.
Root cause: Failed lamp power supply.
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.
Light-head lamp
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Lamp power supply
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Spring-arm counterbalance / friction-brake kit
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Control PCB / wall-plate keypad
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Sterilizable handle
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light-head lamp | Frequent wear item | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Lamp power supply | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Spring-arm counterbalance / friction-brake kit | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Control PCB / wall-plate keypad | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Sterilizable handle | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
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
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: Light out or dim / uneven
- Confirm mains power to the light and the wall-plate control.
- Replace the lamp (let it cool) and check the changeover mechanism.
- Replace the power supply if the lamps are unpowered.
- Verify even, full-illuminance output.
- Check the handle detection.
Symptom: Head will not hold position
- Adjust the spring-arm counterbalance for the head weight per the manual.
- Check the friction brakes at each joint.
- Replace the counterbalance / friction-brake kit if adjustment does not hold.
- Cycle the arm through its range.
- Confirm the head stays put at several positions.
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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