Operation Manual

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SECULIFEESXTRA
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Question Answer
What are the new features in the 2.0.3.15
software?
There are many new features, see the User's manual for details.
• Added secure autosequence for ForceTriad PM procedure
• Option to select details or summary data when saving Autose-
quence results to PDF files
• RS-232 terminal window shows mA measurement and can set
load
• New secure autosequence, once saved as secure sequence, the
settings can't be modified by user
• Copy Step function added to Autosequence configuration
• Changed colors to help identify RF Measure and RF Leakage
screens
• Added ground referenced measurement mode for RF Measure
screen
• Added network drive access to file open/save
• Added sort by filename or date to file open/save
I am trying to take a measurement, why do
the readings frequently bounce to zero?
Chances are you are trying to read a pulsed waveform. Try setting
the measurement mode to 'Pulsed' instead of 'Continuous'.
How do I measure a bipolar output when
there is only a REM and Active cable
provided?
Initial units were only shipped with two active leads, Green and
Yellow. Use the Yellow active cable to connect from the Active port
on the SECULIFE ES
XTRA to one bipolar output on the DUT. Use
the Green cable to connect from Dispersive 1 on the SECULIFE
ES
XTRA to the other bipolar output on the DUT.
Starting with Rev G units, a Blue wire was added to the accessory kit.
The Yellow and Blue wires can be used to measure bipolar outputs.
Why aren't there more pre-programmed
autosequences provided with the
SECULIFE ES
XTRA?
We have been restricted by the ESU manufacturers from including
autosequences with the SECULIFE ES
XTRA. However, the
Quickstart guide can help with configuring autosequences.
I just want to use the SECULIFE ES
XTRA
to measure current and don't need all of
the other features. Is there an easy way to
do this?
Yes, you can use profiles to configure the SECULIFE ES
XTRA to boot
to any screen. Select System Tools from the main screen, then
System Setup. The Startup Screen can then be selected and saved
to a profile.
How do I enter text for the Autosequence
title or instructions to user?
Click in the text box to be edited. To enter text, you will need an
external USB or PS/2 keyboard. You can also enter the text from
your PC using the Remote mode.
What is the tissue test, how is it used?
Some generators have the ability to seal tissue and detect when the
seal is made. These generators use a changing load impedance to
detect the seal. The tissue response test uses a light bulb as a load
to simulate changing tissue impedance. This mode will monitor the
current and report the value right before the output is turned off.
What is pulsed input mode for? Isn't Coag
a pulsed waveform?
Pulsed mode is for measuring outputs that have a relatively long duty
cycle such as 20mS off, 500mS on. Typically, the generator will
have a special button to enable the pulsed output mode.