Controls, Indicators, And Alarms; Controls & Indicators - smith&nephew ArthroCare Atlas Manuel De L'opérateur

12 ArthroCare
Atlas™ System
®
User's Manual

Controls, Indicators, and Alarms

Controls & Indicators
The Atlas Controller incorporates the following controls and indicators:
FRONT PANEL
1. On/Off Switch
This switch turns the AC power on and off. When the switch is on, green numbers will be visible in the Set Point
Display Window. This display may remain active for up to 5 seconds following power turn-off.
2. Warning Indicator
A red indicator illuminates and an audible alarm when a Controller-specific failure or malfunction occurs.
3. Foot Control / Hand Control Connected Indicator
A green Foot Control / Hand Control Connector Indicator will illuminate when a Foot Control or Hand Control is
properly connected.
4. Coagulation Activation Indicator
A blue indicator will illuminate when the Foot Control/Hand Control Coagulation function is depressed with a
Wand attached.
5. Wand Connected Indicator
A green Wand Connector Indicator will illuminate when the Patient Cable and the Wand are properly connected.
For an ICW, the Indicator will illuminate when the Wand cable connector end is properly connected to the
Controller.
6. Set Point Adjustment
Increment and Decrement Arrow buttons control the Ablation Set Point. This output level can also be adjusted
from the Ablation Set Point Adjustment function on the Foot Control or the Hand Control. Refer to the
Instructions for Use section of this manual for the corresponding voltage levels for each setting.
7. Set Point Display Window
This display indicates the output level. A nominal setting will automatically be displayed when the System is
powered up with a Wand attached or when a new Wand is connected. When the Controller is turned on, and
prior to connection of a Wand, this display will show 0.
8. Ablation Activation Indicator
A yellow indicator will illuminate when the Foot Control/Hand Control Ablation function is depressed with a Wand
attached.