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AngioDynamics, Inc. Model 1500X User’s Guide and Service Manual

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6. DESCRIPTIONS OF MODES OF OPERATION

This section covers the general modes of the Model 1500X Helios RF Generator. For specific

modes, refer for the Instructions for Use for each Device.

6.1 Standby Mode:

This mode only exists when the Generator is first turned on. In this mode the Generator runs

through its self test and all displays and indicators are off. To exit from this mode press the RF

On/Off Icon.

6.2 Ready Mode:

This mode is entered when the RF On/Off Icon is pressed in Standby Mode. The RF On/Off

LED flashes blue in this mode.

6.3 Purge Mode:

When using an Infusion Device, the “PURGE MODE” primes the tubing and the channel of the

device.

• After successful start up, the system enters into an idle mode. All displays are blank and

indicators are off. Press the “RF ON/OFF” button to advance the system. If not already

in PURGE MODE, pressing the “CONTROL MODE” button will switch the mode

sequentially until the PURGE MODE is indicated on the LCD display.

• The RF Generator LCD will display “PRESS A TO BEGIN.” Once infusion has started,

infusion may be stopped at any time by pressing B as indicated on the RF Generator

LCD “PRESS B TO STOP.” The infusion will automatically stop after 3 ml (128

seconds) have been delivered.

• Once finished, press the Control Mode button until reaching the desired ablation mode.

• The Foot pedal or the RF ON/OFF switch may also be used to consecutively start and

stop the purge operation of the infusion pump in this mode.

6.4 RF On Mode:

There are three ways to turn the RF on:

1) Press the RF On/Off Icon.

2) Press the foot pedal.

3) Use the Device switch if applicable.

6.5 RF Off Mode:

There are four ways to turn the RF off:

Press the RF On/Off Icon.

Press the foot pedal.

Use the Device switch if applicable.

The Device will automatically turn the Generator to off mode after completion of the

ablation.

6.6 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Mode:

Uses selected temperature readings from a Device as feedback for delivery of power. In this

mode the power delivery is automatically controlled based on the average of the temperature

readings of all selected Device thermocouples. This mode maintains an average of all the set

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