Martin maxium User manual

Operating Instructions
Electrosurgical Unit
with maxium Beamer

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Table of Contents
1Introduction..............................................................................................6
2Product Liability & Warranty...................................................................7
2.1 General Information..................................................................................................7
2.2 Scope of Delivery......................................................................................................7
2.3 Warranty ....................................................................................................................8
2.4 Hotline........................................................................................................................8
3Intended Use and Working Principles....................................................9
3.1 Intended Use of the Martin maxium ........................................................................9
3.2 The Monopolar Working Principle...........................................................................9
3.2.1 Monopolar Cutting ..................................................................................................... 10
3.2.2 Monopolar Coagulating.............................................................................................. 10
3.2.3 Neutral Electrode (NE)............................................................................................... 10
3.3 The Bipolar Working Principle...............................................................................10
3.3.1 Bipolar Cutting ........................................................................................................... 11
3.3.2 Bipolar Coagulating ................................................................................................... 11
3.3.3 Seal Safe / Vessel Sealing......................................................................................... 11
4Description of the Unit ..........................................................................11
4.1 Front Connectors....................................................................................................18
4.1.1 Monopolar Connectors .............................................................................................. 18
4.1.2 Bipolar Connectors .................................................................................................... 20
4.1.3 Neutral Electrode Connector...................................................................................... 22
4.2 Connectors on the Unit’s Rear ..............................................................................22
4.2.1 Footswitch Connectors .............................................................................................. 22
4.2.2 maxium Beamer Interface.......................................................................................... 23
4.2.3 Interface Connectors ................................................................................................. 23
4.2.4 Equipotential Bonding Connector............................................................................... 23
4.2.5 Mains Connection...................................................................................................... 24
4.3 Controls ...................................................................................................................24
4.3.1 Power (ON/OFF) Switch ............................................................................................ 24
4.3.2 Channel Selector Buttons .......................................................................................... 25
4.3.3 MENU Button............................................................................................................. 25
4.3.4 Rotary Switch with Backlighting ................................................................................. 26
4.3.5 Parametrization ......................................................................................................... 27
5Description of the Display Contents ....................................................28
5.1 Program Line...........................................................................................................28
5.2 Context Line ............................................................................................................28

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5.3 Channel Fields ........................................................................................................29
5.4 Neutral Electrode (NE) Status................................................................................30
5.5 Argon Beamer Status .............................................................................................32
5.6 Menu Field ...............................................................................................................32
6Operating the Unit .................................................................................33
6.1 Setting the Output Power.......................................................................................34
6.2 Selecting a Current.................................................................................................35
6.3 Assigning a Footswitch to a Channel ...................................................................36
6.4 Calling up, Storing and Deleting Programs..........................................................37
6.4.1 Creating a Program ................................................................................................... 37
6.4.2 Calling up a Program ................................................................................................. 38
6.4.3 Overwriting Programs ................................................................................................ 39
6.4.4 Storing Settings Under a New Name (“Save under“).................................................. 40
6.4.5 Deleting a Program.................................................................................................... 41
6.5 System Setup ..........................................................................................................42
7Current Types and Their Properties .............................................................43
7.1 Monopolar Cutting Currents ..................................................................................43
7.2 Monopolar Coagulation Currents ..........................................................................46
7.3 Bipolar Cutting Currents ........................................................................................52
7.4 Bipolar Coagulation Currents................................................................................53
8Start-Up ..................................................................................................56
8.1 Functional Tests .....................................................................................................56
8.1.1 Monopolar Functional Test ........................................................................................ 56
8.1.2 Bipolar Functional Test .............................................................................................. 58
8.1.3 Bipolar Automatic Mode............................................................................................. 58
9Safety Instructions ................................................................................59
9.1 General Information................................................................................................59
9.2 Placing the Patient Correctly .................................................................................59
9.3 Attaching the Neutral Electrode ............................................................................59
9.4 Working with the Active Electrode........................................................................60
9.5 Further Safety Instructions ....................................................................................61
9.6 Cardiac Pacemakers, Implants ..............................................................................61
9.7 Laying out the Cables on the Patient ....................................................................62
9.8 Depositing HF Instruments ....................................................................................62
9.9 Accessories.............................................................................................................62
9.10 Interference with Other Equipment ....................................................................62
10 The maxium Beamer ...........................................................................63

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10.1 Start-Up.................................................................................................................63
10.1.1 Controls, Indicators and Connections ..................................................................... 63
10.2 Installing the maxium Beamer ............................................................................64
10.2.1 Power Supply ......................................................................................................... 64
10.2.2 Gas Supply............................................................................................................. 64
10.3 Connecting the maxium Beamer to the maxium HF Surgical Unit ..................66
10.4 Connecting Beamer Handles ..............................................................................68
10.5 Installing the maxium Beamer on an Equipment Carrier (Trolley/Cart or
Ceiling-Mounted Supply-and-Suspension Unit)............................................................69
10.6 maxium Beamer Configuration and Operation..................................................70
10.6.1 Turning on the maxium Beamer.............................................................................. 70
10.6.2 Operating the maxium Beamer............................................................................... 71
10.7 Safety Measures...................................................................................................72
10.7.1 Intended Use.......................................................................................................... 72
10.7.2 Electrosurgery ........................................................................................................ 72
10.7.3 Pressure Vessels.................................................................................................... 72
10.7.4 Embolism und Emphysemas .................................................................................. 73
10.7.5 Additional Insufflation in Endosurgical Applications ................................................ 74
10.7.6 Contamination of the Surgical Field ........................................................................ 74
10.8 Accessories for Martin Argon Beamer Systems...............................................75
10.9 Maintenance Instructions....................................................................................76
10.10 Technical Description.......................................................................................76
10.10.1 General Information................................................................................................ 76
10.10.2 Argon Gas .............................................................................................................. 77
10.10.3 Technical Data ....................................................................................................... 78
11 Safety Checks .....................................................................................79
12 Accessories.........................................................................................83
13 Care of the Unit ...................................................................................84
13.1 Cleaning and Disinfecting...................................................................................84
13.2 Sterilization of Reusable Accessories ...............................................................85
13.3 Non-Sterilizable Accessories..............................................................................85
14 Technical Description.........................................................................86
14.1 Technical Specifications & Certificate ...............................................................87
15 Diagrams..............................................................................................90
15.1 Performance Diagrams / Monopolar Cutting Currents .....................................90
15.2 Performance Diagrams / Monopolar Cutting Currents .....................................92
15.3 Performance Diagrams / Bipolar Cutting Currents ...........................................94

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15.4 Performance Diagrams / Bipolar Coagulation Currents...................................95
15.5 Voltage Diagrams / Monopolar Cutting Currents ..............................................96
15.6 Voltage Diagrams / Monopolar Coagulation Currents......................................98
15.7 Voltage Diagrams / Bipolar Cutting Currents ..................................................100
15.8 Voltage Diagrams / Bipolar Coagulation Currents..........................................101
16 Ecological Information......................................................................102
16.1 Packaging...........................................................................................................102
16.2 Ecological Aspects of Operation......................................................................102
16.3 Disposal of the Unit ...........................................................................................102
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1 Introduction
High-frequency (HF) currents have been known for more than 100 years. As far back as 1890,
Tesla, Nernst and D’Arsonval carried out the first experiments dealing with the physiological effects
of high-frequency, high-voltage currents.
In 1904, Cook was the first researcher to apply high-frequency currents in surgery when he used
sparks for treating hypertrophic tonsils, papillomas and hemorrhoids as well as for removing scars.
Since then, HF surgery has become an established medical discipline. Modern medicine would
simply be unthinkable without it.
Driven by the technological progress and the growing body of medical knowledge, HF surgical de-
vices have undergone continuous improvement and further development. Apart from the surgical
qualities of HF currents, the first and foremost aim has always been maximum safety for patients,
users and third parties. Enormous worldwide efforts have been undertaken in this field to minimize
the hazards posed to all of these groups of persons.
Gebrüder Martin was one of the pioneers in this field, laying important technological groundwork
still in use today. Over forty years of experience in medical HF technology simply speak for them-
selves.
Thus, it goes without saying that the Martin maxium is the result of the most advanced technologi-
cal and medical research. To ensure safe handling and ease of operation, considerable attention
has been given to a clear arrangement of all controls and design elements.
Nevertheless, it should be pointed out that the user will only make full use of the Martin maxium’s
capabilities by thoroughly familiarizing himself/herself with the unit and all of its features and work-
ing principles. For this purpose, the operational specifics of this advanced HF surgical unit are ex-
plained in detail in the following sections.
Should you still need help after studying these instructions carefully, please do not hesitate to con-
tact our Tuttlingen office. We will be glad to support you anytime.

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2 Product Liability & Warranty
2.1 General Information
We thank you for having decided to buy a Martin product. This product carries the CE-mark, which
means that it satisfies the essential requirements laid down in the EC Directive relating to medical
devices.
We are the manufacturer of this product:
Gebrüder Martin GmbH & Co. KG
Ludwigstaler Strasse 132 • Postfach 60
D-78501 Tuttlingen • Germany
Phone: (+49) (0 74 61) 706-0 • Fax: (+49) (0 74 61) 706-193
E-mail: [e-mail] • Website: www.martin-med.com
2.2 Scope of Delivery
HF Generator:
• maxium “m” version 80-042-00, or
• maxium “i” version 80-042-02, or
• maxium “e” version 80-042-04
• Power supply cable (country-specific)
• Operating Instructions 90-169-52-22
Argon Beamer:
• maxium Beamer 80-044-00
• Connecting cable 08-041-0060
• Mounting kit
Equipment Carrier/Trolley:
• maxium Cart 80-046-00
• Power supply cable (installed)
• Basket (installed)

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2.3 Warranty
Our Standard Terms and Conditions effective at the time shall apply.
Within the period of warranty, we will fix free of cost – either through our Technical Service or di-
rectly in the factory – any defects that have been caused by a manufacturing defect or the use of
defective materials.
Important Note
The unit may only be repaired by us or a qualified person or firm expressly authorized by us to per-
form such work.
If the repair is performed by a person or firm authorized by us, the repairer is required to issue to
the operator of the unit a certificate with details about the nature and scope of the repair work
done. This certificate must be dated and signed and include the firm’s details. In addition, repaired
devices or components must be clearly marked with the service technician’s ID label in all cases
where a party other than the manufacturer of the product performed the work.
2.4 Hotline
Should you have any technical questions, please contact our hotline:
Gebrüder Martin
Hotline
Technical Questions
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Our service representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CET).
Should you have any questions concerning maintenance contracts or training courses, please con-
tact our Technical Service Manager under [phone], or send an e-mail to: msc@martin-
med.com.

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3 Intended Use and Working Principles
3.1 Intended Use of the Martin maxium
The maxium is an electrosurgical generator designed for the electrosurgical cutting and coagulat-
ing of living human or animal tissue.
The safe application of electrosurgery requires that the user has familiarized himself/herself with
this type of technology and how it can be used in practice for therapeutic purposes.
With the maxium, Gebrüder Martin provides you with an HF unit that incorporates the most ad-
vanced technology, not least for the safety of the patient.
The maxium HF unit is a highly versatile system with monopolar as well as bipolar cutting and co-
agulation capability for use in micro- as well as macrosurgery.
3.2 The Monopolar Working Principle
The maxium HF electrosurgical unit is a generator that converts the electric energy supplied by the
mains into a high-frequency current. Via a supply lead, this HF current is then delivered to a handle
before reaching the dot-shaped (pointed) active electrode. At the point of contact or application, a
high field density is generated in the surrounding tissue. It is this high energy concentration which
produces the desired electrosurgical – i.e. thermal – effect in the area around the active electrode.
Subsequently, the current flows through the patient's body up to the large-sized neutral (or disper-
sive) electrode, a process that is accompanied by decreasing current density. Thus, if used as in-
tended, this method ensures that no thermal effect is produced in the body region where the neu-
tral electrode is attached. The circuit is then closed via the neutral electrode’s connecting cable
(lead).
For monopolar applications, the HF generator can be activated either with the footswitch or with
finger switches in the form of pushbuttons provided on the surgeon's handle.

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3.2.1 Monopolar Cutting
The high energy density generated on the surface of the active electrode leads to the formation of
a vapor layer between the electrode and the tissue. It is in this layer where the physical processes
leading to tissue dissection take place. However, monopolar cutting, also called “electrotomy”, is a
process quite different from mechanical cutting because – apart from straight, scalpel-like cuts –
electrotomy also enables cuts of special shapes if a correspondingly shaped active electrode is
used. Such sophisticated cuts would be impossible with a knife. The cutting mode is conventionally
marked with the YELLOW color.
The maxium offers a whole range of different currents for monopolar cutting, all of them optimized
for specific applications.
3.2.2 Monopolar Coagulating
There are basically two types of coagulation that need to be distinguished. The first type is “contact
coagulation”, where the high-frequency current is directly transmitted from the active electrode to
the tissue, thereby heating it up. This type of coagulation is primarily used for hemostasis in case
of major hemorrhages or for denaturing (destroying) volumes of tissue (depth coagulation). A typi-
cal example for contact coagulation is the hemostasis of dissected vessels by applying an electric
current directly to vascular forceps. The process of denaturing larger tissue surfaces is also called
“ablation”.
The second type of coagulation is called “non-contact coagulation”. In this case, the current is not
delivered to the tissue directly but some distance away from it, breaking through a vapor layer or
crossing a gap in air due to its high electric voltage. Thus, energy conversion takes place mainly on
the tissue surface, not in the deeper tissue layers. Therefore, this coagulation mode is ideal for the
hemostatic treatment of superficial, oozing hemorrhages. Coagulation currents of this type are
categorized as “spray coagulation” or “fulguration” currents. A special application form of this co-
agulation mode is the surface coagulation that uses ionized argon gas (Argon Beamer).
Martin’s maxium offers you coagulation currents of both types for monopolar coagulating, plus
mixed types that combine the properties of the contact and non-contact modes. The coagulation
mode is conventionally marked with the BLUE color.
3.2.3 Neutral Electrode (NE)
For monopolar applications, a neutral (i.e. inactive/dispersive) electrode is required. It is essential
to observe the instructions for correct application of the neutral electrode.
For details, please refer to section 9, “Safety Measures”!
3.3 The Bipolar Working Principle
Thanks to special design measures (including insulation), it is possible to build bipolar instruments
in which the active electrode and the neutral electrode are located directly opposite each other.
This means that the HF current travels only a very short path, just from one tip of the instrument to
the other (example: bipolar forceps). As a result, the coagulation zones are highly restricted in size
while power requirements remain low.

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3.3.1 Bipolar Cutting
In contrast to monopolar applications, no neutral electrode (NE) is required for bipolar cutting be-
cause the high-frequency current flows just from one electrode (or instrument tip) to the other elec-
trode (or instrument tip).
Because, however, operations frequently require the alternating use of monopolar and bipolar cur-
rents, we recommend you to apply a neutral electrode in any case (for safety purposes).
The maxium offers three bipolar cutting currents:
• Bipolar pure cut (Pure Cut)
• Bipolar cut with some eschar formation (Blend Cut)
• Forfex – a bipolar current specially designed for bipolar scissors so as to ensure a long edge
life.
3.3.2 Bipolar Coagulating
Just as with bipolar cutting, no neutral electrode is required for bipolar coagulation either. Here
again the current takes a very short path across the tissue surface, flowing from one part (or tip) of
the surgical instrument to the other part (or tip). All bipolar coagulation currents are contact coagu-
lation currents.
3.3.3 Seal Safe / Vessel Sealing
“Seal Safe” is a special bipolar current used on a contact coagulation basis for tasks such as fusing
tissue layers, sealing minor hollow organs or denaturing tissue layers prior to dissection so as to
avoid hemorrhages. The Seal Safe current is used in conjunction with Martin marClampinstru-
ments.
4 Description of the Unit
The maxium HF surgical unit is microprocessor-controlled. It converts the mains voltage into a
high-frequency alternating current for monopolar or bipolar applications.
In monopolar mode, the unit can be activated either with a handle featuring switches/pushbuttons
or via a footswitch pedal. In bipolar mode, activation is possible either via the footswitch or the
auto-coag function. In addition, the unit’s B2 bipolar connector gives you the option to connect a
handle for manual current activation via the handle pushbutton.
As a rule, it is not possible to activate several outputs simultaneously. The only exception is the
“Duo Spray” current.

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“m” socket module
RS 232 CAN
100-240V
T6.3A
Ar
Medizin-Technik
Gebrüder Martin
Ludwigstaler Straße 132
D 78532 Tuttlingen
ME 402 maxium HF-Chirurgie
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100-240V~ 50/60H z 600 VA
T y p e C F C la s s I
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M onop .: 400W /400Ohm ,250W /100 O hm 0,4 M H z
Bip.: 120W /30 0 Oh m ,320W /25 O hm Int 10s/30s
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Serial N o.: M E402 m 0100 0 4 XX XX
Made in Germany
0297
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MENU
monopolar
M1
maium
monopolar
M2
bipolar
B1
bipolar
B2
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1 M1 Monopolar HF output 1
2 M1 Activation indicator for monopolar HF output 1
3 Channel selector button for M1 HF output
4 M2 Monopolar HF output 2
5 M2 Activation indicator for monopolar HF output 2
6 Channel selector button for M2 HF output
7 B1 Bipolar HF output 1
8 B1 Activation indicator for bipolar HF output 1
9 Channel selector button for B1 HF output
10 B2 Bipolar HF output 2
11 B2 Activation indicator for bipolar HF output 2
12 Channel selector button for B2 HF output
13 Neutral electrode connector
14 Neutral electrode status indicator (LED)
15 Display
16 MENU button
17 Rotary switch
18 Backlight ring of rotary switch
19 ON/OFF button (power switch)
20 Connector for dual-pedal footswitch
21 Connector for single-pedal footswitch
22 Serial interface connector
23 CAN bus connector
24 Equipotential bonding connector
25 Power cable connector
26 Loudspeaker
27 Rating plate
28 Beamer interface
Neutral electrode (NE) connector.
Neutral electrode ungrounded (floating)
Equipment classification symbol (CF).
The unit is defibrillation-proof.
Means “ATTENTION!
OBSERVE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS!
ATTENTION – HIGH-FREQUENCY CURRENTS!
CAUTION – HIGH VOLTAGE!

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“i” socket module
MENU
maium
monopolar
M2
monopolar
M1
bipolar
B1
bipolar
B2
bipolar
B1
bipolar
B2
710 811 13 914 12 15 16 18 17
19362541
RS 232 CAN
100-240V
T6.3A
Ar
Medizin-Technik
Gebrüder Martin
Ludwigstaler Straße 132
D 78532 Tuttlingen
ME 402 maxium HF-Chirurgie
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100-240V~ 50/60Hz 600 V A
T y p e C F C la s s I
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M onop.: 400W /400Ohm ,250W /100 O hm 0,4 M Hz
Bip.: 120W /300 O hm ,320W /25 Ohm In t 10s/30s
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Serial N o.: M E402 i 0100 04 XXXX
Made in Germany
0297
22 23 24 252120 26 2728

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1 M1 Monopolar HF output 1
2 M1 Activation indicator for monopolar HF output 1
3 Channel selector button for M1 HF output
4 M2 Monopolar HF output 2
5 M2 Activation indicator for monopolar HF output 2
6 Channel selector button for M2 HF output
7 B1 Bipolar HF output 1
8 B1 Activation indicator for bipolar HF output 1
9 Channel selector button for B1 HF output
10 B2 Bipolar HF output 2
11 B2 Activation indicator for bipolar HF output 2
12 Channel selector button for B2 HF output
13 Neutral electrode connector
14 Neutral electrode status indicator (LED)
15 Display
16 MENU button
17 Rotary switch
18 Backlight ring of rotary switch
19 ON/OFF button (power switch)
20 Connector for dual-pedal footswitch
21 Connector for single-pedal footswitch
22 Serial interface connector
23 CAN bus connector
24 Equipotential bonding connector
25 Power cable connector
26 Loudspeaker
27 Rating plate
28 Beamer interface
Neutral electrode (NE) connector.
Neutral electrode ungrounded (floating)
Equipment classification symbol (CF).
The unit is defibrillation-proof.
Means “ATTENTION!
OBSERVE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS!
ATTENTION – HIGH-FREQUENCY CURRENTS!
CAUTION – HIGH VOLTAGE!

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“e” socket module
MENU
maium
bipolar
B2
bipolar
B1
monopolar
M2
monopolar
M1
710 811 13 914 12 15 16 18 17
19362541
RS 232 CAN
100-240V
T6.3A
Ar
Medizin-Technik
Gebrüder Martin
Ludwigstaler Straße 132
D 78532 Tuttlingen
ME 402 maxium HF-Chirurgie
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100-240V~ 50/60Hz 600 VA
T y p e C F C la s s I
--------------------------------------------------------------------
M onop.: 400W /400Ohm ,250W /100 O hm 0,4 M Hz
Bip.: 120W /300 Ohm ,320W /25 Ohm Int 10s/30s
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Serial N o.: M E402 e 0100 04 XXXX
Made in Germany
0297
22 23 24 252120 26 2728

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1 M1 Monopolar HF output 1
2 M1 Activation indicator for monopolar HF output 1
3 Channel selector button for M1 HF output
4 M2 Monopolar HF output 2
5 M2 Activation indicator for monopolar HF output 2
6 Channel selector button for M2 HF output
7 B1 Bipolar HF output 1
8 B1 Activation indicator for bipolar HF output 1
9 Channel selector button for B1 HF output
10 B2 Bipolar HF output 2
11 B2 Activation indicator for bipolar HF output 2
12 Channel selector button for B2 HF output
13 Neutral electrode connector
14 Neutral electrode status indicator (LED)
15 Display
16 MENU button
17 Rotary switch
18 Backlight ring of rotary switch
19 ON/OFF button (power switch)
20 Connector for dual-pedal footswitch
21 Connector for single-pedal footswitch
22 Serial interface connector
23 CAN bus connector
24 Equipotential bonding connector
25 Power cable connector
26 Loudspeaker
27 Rating plate
28 Beamer interface
Neutral electrode (NE) connector.
Neutral electrode ungrounded (floating)
Equipment classification symbol (CF).
The unit is defibrillation-proof.
Means “ATTENTION!
OBSERVE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS!
ATTENTION – HIGH-FREQUENCY CURRENTS!
CAUTION – HIGH VOLTAGE!

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4.1 Front Connectors
Depending on the market situation, the Martin maxium can be delivered with one of three different
connecting socket modules – the “m” version, “i” version or “e” version.
4.1.1 Monopolar Connectors
In the case of the “m” socket module (maxium 80-042-
00), the M1 (1) and M2 (4) jacks are intended for use with
Martin standard instruments. They allow connection of ca-
bles featuring either the Martin circular plug or a US 3-pin
plug. Basically, it is also possible to connect cables equipped
with plain 4-mm plugs, but in this case, the user must take
care to insert the plug into the inner conductor (marked
white) of the socket for the Martin circular connector. Insert-
ing it into one of the neighboring control contacts would
cause malfunction!
Warning
Some connecting cables for bipolar accessories avail-
able on the market can also be inserted into the Martin
standard sockets M1 or M2. Such use must be pre-
vented for safety reasons. So never connect such ca-
bles to the maxium’s monopolar outputs!
The “i” socket module (maxium 80-042-02), in contrast,
provides M1 and M2 sockets (pos. 1 and 4) according to the
international standard. This means that 8-mm "Bovie“ plugs
or US 3-pin plugs can be connected. Here again, it is basi-
cally possible to connect cables equipped with plain 4-mm
connectors as well. In this case, however, the user must take
care to insert such plugs into the left (outer) socket. Inserting
them into one of the neighboring control contacts would lead
to malfunction!
monopolar
M1
Inner conducto
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monopolar
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monopolar
M1
The “e” socket module (maxium 80-042-04) features M1
(1) and M2 (4) sockets suitable for instruments having 5-
mm plugs (coaxial circular connectors with 5-mm inner
conductor). They can also be used for cables with US 3-pin
plugs.
Here again, it is possible to connect cables with plain 4-mm
plugs as well. In this case, however, the user must take
care to insert such plugs into the left (outer) socket. Insert-
ing them into one of the neighboring control contacts would
cause a malfunction!
The activation indicators (2) and (5) of the M1 and M2 sockets will come on as soon as the corre-
sponding HF output is activated. Depending on whether a cutting or coagulation current has been
selected, the activation indicator will light up either yellow or blue at the activated channel.

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bipolar
B1
bipolar
B2
4.1.2 Bipolar Connectors
The B1 socket (7) of the “m” socket module (maxium
80-042-00) is intended for Martin standard instruments. Ac-
cordingly, cables with a small coaxial plug can be connected
here (e.g. bipolar forceps, bipolar HF forceps or bipolar scis-
sors).
The B2 socket (10) of the “m” socket module (maxium 80-
042-00) can be used for Martin standard instruments and
special instruments. In its center, the socket features a re-
ceptacle for connecting Martin standard connecting cables
with small coaxial plugs. In addition, the socket features a
connector for Martin multifunction plugs (i.e. Martin multi-
function connecting cables), thus offering finger switch con-
trol and instrument recognition functions.
With the “i” socket module (maxium 80-042-02), the sock-
ets B1 (7) and B2 (10) conform to the international instru-
ment standard. Therefore, B1 and B2 allow connection of
bipolar connecting cables with 4-mm plugs and US 2-pin flat
connectors (e.g. bipolar forceps, bipolar HF forceps or bipo-
lar scissors). In addition, the B2 socket also allows connec-
tion of a flat-pin plug with two additional control contacts for
finger switch activation and instrument recognition.
bipolar
B1
bipolar
B2