ARC Plus technical information

BOWA ARC PLUS can be used in all areas of HF surgery in combination with all ARC generators. It can be located both on ceiling supply units and also on a mobile ARC CART. The communications interface provided continuously monitors the interaction with the ARC generator. The unit complies with the currently required applicable standards and can be maintained by the hospital technician without special measuring equipment. Fault memories can be read out without difficulty. The technician can update software simply by changing a board and subsequently calibrating the unit.

Gas supply
Gas type	Argon Purity 4.8 or better, Class 2.1 A
Adjustment range	0,1 to 1,0 l/min, Adjustment step 0,1 l/min
Adjustment range	1,0 to 3,0 l/min, Adjustment step 0,2 l/min
Adjustment range	3,0 to 9,0 l/min, Adjustment step 0,5 l/min
Gas input pressure	between 2,5 and 4,5 bar
Max. gas output pressure	2 bar

Two gas tank connections, automatic or manual changeover of gas tanks and optical level indicator

PURGE rinsing function with electrode-dependent gas pressure control

Safety devices

Continuous flow monitoring, fault indication with display of error number, hose blockage detection, continuous self-test, warning tone, continuous pressure monitoring at distal end

Documentation

Recording of fault conditions and operator errors by storing within the unit
Data recall facility

Connections, Communication

Optical interface for communication with ARC HF generators

Mains connection
Power consumption	40 VA
Mains frequency	50 / 60 Hz
Equipotential bonding connector	Yes
Voltage range	85 to 264 V A.C.

 

Dimensions and weights
External dimensions (W x H x D)	430 x 94 x 400 mm
Net weight ca.	7.3 kg
Protection class to EN 60601-1	I
Type according to EN 60601-1	CF in conjunction with ARC 3x0
Classification according to EC Directive 93/42/EEC	Class IIa

 

ARC300 with ARC Plus argon module

Rigid Handle with Argon electrode	Argon Flex electrode

Accessories

A full range of accessories is available for the ARC generators including SHE SHA Smoke Evacuation, forceps, handswitches, dispersive plates, electrodes, footswitches and Cart to keep devices secure.