Erbe VIO 3 User manual

2023-0380116-938_V24392
SERVICE MANUAL
VIO® 3
V 1.0.x
V 1.1.x
V 1.2.x
V 1.3.x
V 1.4.x
ELECTROSURGERY

SERVICE MANUAL
VIO® 3

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illustrations used in these instructions are generally taken from the latest software version. Display illustrations from older
software versions will only be used if necessary due to service activities; these will be specifically labeled.
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Table of Contents
1Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Classification of the safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Knowledge of the User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Protection from the risk of electric shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Electrostatically sensitive components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Liability and warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2Modifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
From Version 1.1.x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
From Version 1.2.x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
From version 1.3.x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
From version 1.4.x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Controls at the front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Controls at the rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5System settings and "Service" menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Overview of system settings 1: 
Further settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Overview of system settings 2: 
Protected settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Overview: "Service" menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Calling up system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Calling up the "Service" menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6Remedying malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ERROR list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Abbreviations of Error displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
APC/APC-A error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
EIP/EIP-A error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
G/G-A error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
I/I-A error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
IES/IES-A error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
M/M-A error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
N/N-A error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
P/P-A error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
S/S-A error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
U/U-A error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
W-/W-A error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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7Maintenance and servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Who is allowed to perform servicing and maintenance work? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
What is a technical safety check?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
How often does a technical safety check have to be performed? . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Technical safety check – step by step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Testing and measuring equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
User manual and visual inspections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Electrical safety checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
DC resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Performance tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Footswitch activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Fingerswitch activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Instrument recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Plugging detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Automatic start mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Monitor circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
HF peak voltage for sinusoidal modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
HF peak voltage for modulated modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
HF output power, CUT, monopolar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
HF output power, COAG, monopolar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
HF output power, CUT, bipolar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
HF output power, COAG, bipolar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

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CHAPTER 1
Safety information
Classification of the safety information
Knowledge of the User Manual
The user manuals relating to the units form part of this service manual. Fa-
miliarity with the user manuals, in particular the procedures for setting up,
commissioning and handling described in the manuals, is a prerequisite for
the performance of servicing work.
Protection from the risk of electric shock
WARNING! The WARNING! safety indication refers to a risk of personal injury.
CAUTION! The CAUTION! safety indication refers to a risk of damage to property.
ATTENTION! The ATTENTION! safety indication refers to a risk which can cause
equipment to become unserviceable.
IMPORTANT! The IMPORTANT! designation indicates application information and
other particularly important information.
WARNING! The supply voltage must match the voltage specified on the rating
plate. Connect the unit / the equipment cart to a properly installed
grounded outlet. Please use the Erbe power cord only; you can find the
REF Numbers in the User Manual of the unit.
For safety reasons, multiple outlets and extension cords should not be
used. If their use is unavoidable, they also must be provided with proper
grounding.
WARNING! Unplug the power cord from the outlet before exchanging parts of the
unit or cleaning it.
WARNING! Do not plug a wet power cord into the unit or into an outlet.
WARNING! Do not touch any unprotected wires or conductive surfaces while the
unit is opened and under voltage.

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Electrostatically sensitive components
Liability and warranty
WARNING! Blown line fuses may only be replaced by a competent technician. Only
replacement fuses of the rating specified on the unit's name plate may
be used. Before resuming operation on the unit have a performance
test conducted by a competent technician (see Service Manual, chapter
"Maintenance and servicing", section "Performance tests").
CAUTION! This unit contains electrostatically sensitive components. Work at an
anti-static workplace while repairing the unit. Wear a grounding arm-
band while working with electrostatically sensitive components. Hold
the circuit boards by their non-conducting corners. Use an anti-static
container for transporting electrostatically sensitive components and
the circuit boards.
ATTENTION! Adjustments, tests, modifications, maintenance and repair work may
only be performed by Erbe or persons trained by Erbe. If the work is not
performed by trained persons, Erbe accepts no liability and warranty
rights become void.
It is recommended that the technical safety check also be performed by
Erbe or persons trained by Erbe.
ATTENTION! Only use original Erbe spare parts. The manufacturer accepts no liability
and the warranty rights becomes void if original spare parts are not
used.

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Modifications
From Version 1.1.x
Hardware
No changes
Software
Component affected Description of the modification
EIP 2 The Erbe irrigation pump EIP 2 can be connected to the VIO 3.
The EIP 2 parameters can only be set via the controls of the irri-
gation pump.
IES 2 The operating concept has been modified. The IES 2 parameters
can only be set via the controls of the smoke evacuator.
IES 3 The Erbe smoke evacuator IES 3 can be connected to the VIO 3.
The IES 3 parameters can only be set via the controls of the
smoke evacuator.
System settings 1 The “Smoke evacuator IES” setting only applies for V 1.0.x (see
changed operating concept from V 1.1.x).
Menu screen New function “System overview”: Display of information on VIO 3
and the connected system components (e.g. software version,
serial numbers).
New function “Display of the power curve”: Display of the power
values + duration of last activation.

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From Version 1.2.x
Hardware
Software
From version 1.3.x
Hardware
Software
Component affected Description of the modification
New VIO 3 system integration module Various components were altered and/or added for the integra-
tion of the VIO 3 in OP systems (altered housing cover, altered
EPAC base, two new circuit boards).
The design modification has repercussions for spare parts order-
ing and means the VIO 3 and (if connected) APC 3 software must
be updated to V 1.2.x.
Component affected Description of the modification
Service menu New setting “System Integration”: entry point for configuring the
VIO 3 for integration in OP systems.
Menu screen New display “System Integration Module”: displays a total of
three statuses of the integration of the VIO 3 in an OP system; for
a detailed explanation, see VIO 3 user manual.
ERROR list List of U/U-A errors expanded
New detecting module GWM, displayed on the unit as “W”.
Detects errors with the system integration of the VIO 3.
Component affected Description of the modification
New UGM From software version 1.3.1 a new Universal Generator Module is
installed. The design modification has an impact on the spare
parts order.
Component affected Description of the modification
ERROR list List of M/M-A errors expanded

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From version 1.4.x
Hardware
No changes
Software
supports new HF instruments

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3 •Controls
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Controls
Controls at the front
Fig. 3-1
IMPORTANT! This chapter contains an overview of the controls of the unit(s). The rel-
evant User Manual for the unit(s), knowledge of which is assumed for
servicing work, provides detailed information about how to use the
unit(s).
1
2
3
4
1Power Switch
2Touchscreen
3Instrument sockets
4Return electrode socket

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Controls at the rear
Fig. 3-2
1 Footswitch sockets
2ECB sockets (Erbe Communication Bus)
3Ethernet socket (optional)
4Potential equalization terminal
5Power supply module with fuses and cover
34
1
2
5

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Technical Data
Power connection
Rated supply voltage 100 – 120 VAC (±10%) / 
220 – 240 VAC (±10%)
Rated supply frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Line current (averaged) max. 6.3 A / 2.5 A
Power input in standby mode < 30 watts
Power input with max. HF output 550 watts
Max. pulse power consumption 1600 watts
Terminal for grounding (potential equalization) yes
Power fuses T 6.3 A H / 250 V
Operating mode
Intermittent operation 25% activation time 
(e.g. activated for 10 sec. / deactivated for 30 sec.)
WiFi
WiFi yes (can be activated for service purposes; always
deactivated for the intended use of the unit)
Type WLAN radio transmission: IEEE 802.11 b/g
Frequency 802.11 b/g: 2412-2462 MHz
Channels 1 - 11
Maximum output power WLAN 20 dBm
Modulation types 802.11b: DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK)
802.11g: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM)
Available data rates 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbit/s 
802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbit/s

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Ethernet
Ethernet optional (deactivated as standard)
Dimensions and weight
Width x height x depth 415 x 215 x 375 mm
Weight 12 kg
Display size 10.4 inch
Ambient conditions for transport and storage of unit
Tempera ture -30°C to +70°C
Relative humidity 10% – 90%
Ambient conditions for operation of unit
Tempera ture +10 °C to +40 °C
Relative humidity 15% – 80%, non-condensing
Air pressure 54 kPa – 106 kPa
Maximum operating altitude 5000 m above sea level
Acclimatizing
If the unit has been stored or transported at temperatures below +10 °C or above +40 °C, the unit will
require approx. 3 hours to acclimatize at room temperature.
Standards
Classification according to EC Directive 93/42/EEC II b
Classification according to Regulation (EU) 2017/
745
II b
Protection class as per EN 60 601-1 I
Type as per EN 60 601-1 Defibrillation-proof type CF applied part

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System settings and "Service" menu
General information
System settings This unit has two levels for changing system settings. The first level can be
accessed by users and service personnel. The second level can only be ac-
cessed by service personnel.
"Service" menu The "Service" menu offers test programs, various lists for fault analysis
and other unit information relevant for service. It is only intended for ser-
vice personnel.
Overview of system settings 1: 
Further settings
Accessible to users and service personnel.
Setting Available from Description
Volume V 1.0.x Stepless adjustment of the unit volume:
Overall: All unit sounds together
Individually: Activation sounds, message sounds or key sounds
IMPORTANT! For safety reasons, message sounds are always output
in clearly audible fashion by the unit (regardless of the setting actually
selected).
Brightness V 1.0.x Stepless adjustment of the unit brightness:
Overall: All unit displays together
Individually: Screen or socket frame
Date V 1.0.x Self-explanatory.
Time V 1.0.x Self-explanatory.
Language V 1.0.x Self-explanatory.
Start screen V 1.0.x Selection of the start screen:
Program group list (e.g. gynecology, general surgery, etc.), 
Program list (overview of last programs used)
FocusView (last program used)

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Argon
plasma
module APC
V 1.0.x Automatic irrigation: 
Once it has been plugged into the APC socket, the instrument is auto-
matically irrigated with gas / an instrument that has already been
plugged into the APC socket is automatically irrigated with gas when
the unit starts up. 
ON or OFF
V 1.0.x Irrigation time: 
Selection of the time period during which the instrument will be auto-
matically irrigated with gas.
0 to 10 seconds
V 1.0.x Gas supply:
Gas bottle or central gas supply
V 1.0.x Pressure with full gas bottle:
This setting determines the maximum bottle pressure of the argon gas
bottle in use.
The correct output of the bottle fill level on the display of the electro-
surgical unit depends on the maximum bottle pressure set for the
respective argon gas bottle that is in use.
100 to 240 bar
IES smoke
evacuator
Only for V 1.0.x. Basic suction:
Setting of the smoke evacuator during breaks between working. The
system works with reduced power during basic suction.
OFF or 1 to 30 %
Only for V 1.0.x. Run-on time:
Setting of the smoke evacuator for the period of time following can-
celation of activation.
OFF, 1 to 10 seconds
Protected
settings
V 1.0.x Password-protected access to level 2 for changing system settings.
Setting Available from Description

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Overview of system settings 2: 
Protected settings
Only accessible for service personnel. Password-protected.
Setting Available
from Description
Maximum activa-
tion time
V 1.0.x This setting determines the period of time after which activation auto-
matically terminates.
OFF or 3 to 99
Save changed pro-
grams
V 1.0.x This setting determines whether changes made in a program can be
saved in such a way that they are retained when the electrosurgical
unit is switched off.
allowed
blocked
Assignment of two
pedal footswitch
V 1.0.x This setting determines whether the pedals of a two pedal footswitch
may be used to activate different instruments (CUT for Instrument 1,
COAG for Instrument 2).
allowed
blocked
Use of AUTO START V 1.0.x Function whereby the electrosurgical unit is automatically activated
(immediately or following a delay) when an instrument has contact
with tissue: 
allowed
blocked
Delay AUTO START
bipolar
V 1.0.x Input of start delay for the AUTO START function in bipolar mode.
0 to 9 seconds
Delay AUTO START
thermoSEAL
V 1.0.x Input of start delay for the AUTO START function in thermoSEAL mode.
0 to 9 seconds
Preferred return
electrode type
V 1.0.x This setting determines the return electrode used.
non-split
split

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Overview: "Service" menu
Only accessible for service personnel. Password-protected.
IMPORTANT! Regardless of the language setting selected on the unit, the "Service"
menu is only available in English.
Setting Available
from Description
Next technical 
safety check
V 1.0.x Set next technical safety check to:
advances the date for the next technical safety check by one year
(based on the system date).
V 1.0.x Actual STK date:
shows when the current technical safety check is due.
V 1.0.x System date:
shows the system date.
Test programs V 1.0.x Jumps to the hardware test programs.
Error List V 1.0.x Saves all errors.
Event List V 1.0.x Saves all actions and events (including user and system errors).
Operating Hours V 1.0.x Activation time: the total time of all activations.
V 1.0.x Run time: the total time during which the unit was switched on (acti-
vation time + standby).
V 1.0.x Mode activations: these are entered using the plain text of the corre-
sponding mode and the activation time.
Version List V 1.0.x Shows the version of all assemblies integrated in the unit. Shows the
version of all modules connected to the unit.
V 1.0.x System: the system as a whole; this software ID is output on the start
screen.
V 1.0.x SCM: SysCheckMaster.
V 1.0.x MCM: Measurement and Control Module.
V 1.0.x GUI: Graphical User Interface.
V 1.0.x IIM1 to 6: Instrument Interface Module, slot 1 to 6 
(Slots counted from top to bottom, VIO 3: 1 to 4, APC 3: 5 to 6).
V 1.0.x NE: Return electrode.
V 1.0.x PSU: Power Supply Unit.
V 1.0.x UGM: Universal Generator Module.
V 1.0.x GCM: Gas Control Module (APC 3).
V 1.0.x FS1R: Footswitch 1 (with ReMode).
V 1.0.x FS2R: Footswitch 2 (with ReMode).
V 1.2.x GWM: Gateway module (System Integration Module)