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ME MB1 ME M1
Service Manual
Martin ME MB1 ME M1 Service Manual
Contents
1.2 Warranty..................................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Hotline......................................................................................................................................................................3
5.4 Exchange of Sockets and Assembled Parts (32-38) at the Front Part.............................................................26
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7. FAULT DIAGNOSIS........................................................................................................41
8. ALTERATIONS...............................................................................................................43
8.1 Procedure...............................................................................................................................................................43
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1.2 Warranty
The period of warranty for this unit is 12 months, beginning on the day of delivery to the end user.
Within this period of warranty we will remedy free of cost -either by our service
representatives/authorized dealers or directly in the factory- and defects that have been caused
by a manufacturing defect or by use of defective materials.
Important Note
Any repairs to be performed on the unit may be carried out only by the manufacturer’s own
personnel or by a qualified person or firm that has been expressly authorized by us to perform
such work.
If repair work has been carried out by an authorized person or company, the serviceman is
required to issue to the user/owner a certificate detailing about the nature and scope of the
maintenance or repair work done. Such certificate must show the date when the work has been
carried out and must be signed, giving full particulars as to the person/company performing the
work. If repair work has been carried out by a party other than the manufacturer, the equipment or
parts repaired must be labelled also with the repairer’s identification mark.
1.3 Hotline
In case you need information of a technical nature, please use the following hotline.
Martin Medizin-Technik
Hotline Technical Service
Tel. (0 74 61) 706-343
Fax (0 74 61) 706-190
Our technical service representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In case you have any questions concerning maintenance contracts or training courses, please
contact our Technical Service manager (Tel. 0(+049) 7461 706-332).
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Compensation Claims
In case any damage or loss occurred, the user/buyer is required to immediately notify either the
seller or the carrier to this effect; otherwise the buyer shall have no right to claim compensation.
In said event, a certificate of loss must be established immediately and must be submitted either
to a MARTIN representative or to MARTIN directly so that the compensation claims involved can
be duly filed with the insurer.
There are capacitors in the input circuit of the SMPS which keep a voltage up to 20 Seconds after
disconnection from mains, the level of which may cause electric shock on body contact.
In the secondary circuit and at the HF generator, voltages are generated during operation with
DC level up to 115 Volts and peak levels up to 800 Volts. Especially the big heatsink at the right
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side of the board may have touchable high levels versus electronic ground level which may cause
electric shock.
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It is the nature of an electrosurgery unit to generate high voltages of high frequency for dissection
and coagulation of corporal tissue. Though body contact to such voltages does not result in
electric shock, it may result in severe burns in a point even in case of unipolar contact because of
HF leakage currents. Direct bipolar body contact of the HF current may result in severe injuries.
4.1 General
The HF electrosurgical units MARTIN ME M1 and ME MB1 are designed for universal purpose in
clinical use. They show properties as follows:
• Maximum 400 Watts of HF output power in the cutting mode, maximum 250 Watts in the
contact coagulation mode and 120 Watts in the spray coagulation mode, additional maximum
100 Watts in the bipolar coagulation mode with the ME MB1.
• Separate settings of HF output power for cutting and coagulation, additional for bipolar
coagulation with the ME MB1.
• Microcontroller operated.
• Only one footswitch for monopolar and bipolar operation with the ME MB1, selectable at the
front panel.
• Can be fixed on a console with means of click-on bolts like the other units of the ME series.
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Protection class: I
Weight: 8.1 kg
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The front panels of the ME M1 and ME MB1 are designed in a manner that keeps visible the
relationship to the other MARTIN units with their clearly and self-explaining arrangement.
The ME M1 has two monopolar operation modes, the ME MB1 a third bipolar mode additionally.
Power setting is performed by means of rotary knobs, where the set power increases
approximately linear with the angle of turn. Each operation mode has its own power setting.
The selection of a current mode within one operation mode is performed by lighted keys with
mutual release of latch. Selection of a current mode is acknowledged by lighting of the operated
key. The ME M1 has two monopolar cutting currents and two monopolar coagulation currents,
additionally, the ME MB1 has one bipolar coagulation current.
The first monopolar cutting current mode “Monopolar Cutting 1" is intended for smooth as least as
possible eschar forming cutting and will be selected by the first key. The second current mode
„Monopolar Cutting 2“ for eschar forming cutting with simultaneous hemostasis will be selected by
the second key. both keys are marked with the standard logos for smooth and eschar forming
cutting. Both cutting current modes are suited for all surgical procedures inclusive urology.
„Contact Coagulation“ will be selected by operation of the left key in the section of the operation
mode of monopolar coagulation.
„Spray Coagulation“ will be selected by operation of the right key with the standard logo for this
kind of current. The HF output voltage in this current mode is exceptional high which results in a
coagulation more confined to the tissue surface and is markedly different from the contact
coagulation which acts rather into the depth.
Spray coagulation can also be used in urologic procedures to stop bleedings with the resection
loop of the resectoscope.
Additionally, the ME MB1 has the current mode „Bipolar Coagulation“. This mode will be activated
by the blue footswitch pedal for coagulation. For this purpose, the control path of the footswitch at
the front panel must be set to bipolar operation mode with the footswitch key in the section of
bipolar operation mode. If the footswitch shall activate monopolar coagulation again, the
footswitch key in the monopolar coagulation section has to be operated before.
Activation of an operation mode will be indicated by a light in the section of the front panel
corresponding to this mode and by an acoustic signal. The loudness of this signal will increase
after 15 Seconds of uninterrupted activation of one current mode. Because the uninterrupted
activation tome of a current is shorter in general, this shall give a warning to the user about a
probably unintended activation by inadvertently stepping at the footswitch or any fault with the
unit or its accessory.
The monopolar sockets for handpiece and neutral electrode connectors are recessed into the
surface for touch proof.
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The units ME M1 and ME MB1 have a monitoring system for the neutral electrode which monitors
unsectioned neutral electrodes for correct connection or cable faults as well as two-sectored
neutral electrodes additional for correct application. Monitoring of correct application will be
performed adaptive, i. e. the unit matches automatically to individual peculiarities of electrodes
from different manufacturers as well as those of different patients. The phenomenon that alarm
will not disappear or disappear after long time in one case and does not reappear though the
electrode is peeled off of the skin for more than the half area in another case does not occur. The
unit will recognize a single use electrode which is folded with the sections to each other or
attached to a metal surface as faulty (impedance alarm).
In case of alarm of not connected or insufficient applied neutral electrode the red light above the
neutral electrode socket will blink. On attempt of activation of a monopolar operation mode an
intermitting acoustic alarm signal will be audible. In case of impedance alarm, the blinking
frequency of the red light will be half, so this kind of alarm can be distinguished from the other
one which will be important for correct trouble shooting. In the alarm state, the activation of
monopolar HF activation is disabled, however, bipolar activation is not affected by this.
The units ME M1 and ME MB1 have a monopolar active electrode handle socket to which
optional a handle with MARTIN coax connector or with a three-pin connector as is common in the
US market may be plugged. Activation of HF current may be performed by the handle or by foot-
switch. There is a mutual latching of activation signals in a manner that in case of simultaneous
operation of both finger switches or both footswitch pedals or of one finger switch together with
one footswitch pedal none of both functions will be valid.
Additional, the ME MB1 has a coax socket for connection of a MARTIN cable for instruments for
bipolar coagulation.
The mains socket for detachable mains cord together with the mains fuses is at the rear of the
unit. The lighted mains switch is at the front.
Setting of the unit to the mains voltage is performed at the manufacturer’s site, the setting is
marked at the rear side. A later change to an other voltage can be done by use of another
bridging plug inside the unit and exchange of the mains fuses.
Additionally, at the rear side, there are an equipotential connector and an outlet for the acoustic
signal as well as an alignment orifice for the basic loudness.
The case is made from sheet steel and has no venting slots. It is located on four stands.
For fixing the unit at a console, there are receptacles in the bottom which enable the click-on at
ballpin bolts.
Guideline for the design of the units ME M1 and ME MB1 have been an almost simple and clearly
visible assembly to make service as easy as possible.
The bottom part of the case serves as a rack which picks up the HF generator PCB, the mains
inlet, the equipotential connector the sound transducer and the front part with handling elements
and sockets.
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The front part is placed in guiding grooves below and fixed in its position with two threaded bolts
at the upper side. At this front part, the connection sockets are fixed with screws either direct or
with means of flanges, the front PCB is fixed screwless by snap-in between elastic snap fixtures.
At the front side, the top of the case is fixed in a groove in the front part, at the rear side it is fixed
by four screws at its rim.
The unit consists of the following components in which it can be dismantled easily without
expense for service or demonstration purposes:
• Case bottom with threaded bolts for PCB mount, stands and type label
• Case top
• Equipotential connector
• HF generator PCB
• Monopolar combi-socket
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The basic operation and the wiring of the ME M1 and ME MB1 is visible from the block diagram
and the wiring diagram at the following pages. The units contain two PCBs. At the front PCB,
there are the keys for selection of an operation mode and the indication lamps. The main PCB
incorporates the power supplies, the HF generator, control and the patient circuits with their
interface circuits.
Power Supply
(not connected)
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The power supply consists of an auxiliary supply and the main supply for HF generator operation.
The auxiliary supply voltage is generated by a mains transformer which is placed at the main PCB
with consecuting SMPS for 15 Volts. From this 15 Volts supply, a 5V voltage controller is fed
which serves as supply for the microcontroller and its peripherals. The mains transformer is
protected by an integrated thermoswitch and additionally by a fuse F1 (315mA medium blow) at
the primary side and by a fuse F2 (1.6A medium blow). On change to another mains voltage by
exchange of the plug X6, the primary of this transformer will also be changed.
The variable power supply voltage from 0V up to 115V to feed the HF generator will be generated
by a primary-side switchmode power supply unit with half bridge topology. The output power of
the HF generator will be controlled by the level of this DC voltage.
The primary side protection of this SMPS is performed outside the main board with two slow blow
fuses in the mains cord socket which form the protective fuses of the unit. The value of these
fuses is 4A for the mains voltage range 220V - 240V and 8A for the range 100V - 127V. At the
rear side of the unit is a mark which indicates the value of the applied fuse and to which mains
voltage the unit is set. The change to another value of mains voltage will be performed by
exchange of the plug X6.
Warning! If the unit will be connected to 230V if it is set to 100V - 127V, this may cause
damage to the SMPS!
Control of the SMPS is performed by a SMPS controller at the secondary side which drives the
transistors at the primary via pulse transformers. The operation frequency is about 100kHz.
The power supply circuit contains a current limiter circuit which prevents damage caused by a
shorted circuit in a fault condition.
Please note that a part of the power board is connected to mains voltage directly. This area is
placed at the rearmost left side of the board and is separated by a mark in the print. Design
precautions provide that body contact to live parts is impeded, but generally it is possible. After
switch-off of mains voltage, the capacitors at the rectifier lose their electric charge rather slowly,
so they keep hazardous voltage after separation from mains for a longer period of time.
HF Generator
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T4 power 5V
supply
X6
Mains
power
input T7
Mains SMPS
SMPS
secondary
X1 primary T5 Bipolar patient circuit (ME MB1 only)
side
side 15V-100V DC C125
Bipolar
T6 T8 X13
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2V - 12V DC Leakage
Overdose current
T9
fault limiter
Cut X2
2V - 12V DC monitor
Setpoint
generator
Coag X3 Relay
driver
K1 K4 K3 K2 T1
Active
Handpiece electrode
Handpiece
control
L3 control U1A primary
Bipolar X4 secondary
Match side
circuit side
U1B X10
C42 C43
Neutral
Neutral electrode
electrode T3
Microcontroller monitor
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Case wall
100V-127V
X1 X6 X6
X5 F2
X1 220V-240V
X14
X14
F1
X15
NE
X8
X16
X8
BI-
CUT COAG
COAG
X7 X2 X3 X4
X10 X12
X12 NE X11 AE2 X10 AE1 X13 BIP X7 FUSS X2 CUT X3 COAG X4 BI-COAG SPRAY
X13 WIRINGE.DS4
black
white/black
white/brown
Bipolar connector
brown (ME MB1 only)
3
Mains switch
Aktive elektrode
Neutral elektrode socket
socket Front PCB
Footswitch
socket
Cutting 3 to 1: Cutting
Coagulation Bipolar Coagulation
..... to 1: Coagulation (ME MB1 only)
Wiring diagram
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The required HF output power will be set by rotary potentiometers. Corresponding to the selected
operation and current mode, the signal of one of these potentiometers will be selected, matched
to the current mode and fed to the SMPS as its setpoint value. This analogous signal path control
happens in the setpoint generator.
To prevent that a fault in the setpoint generator will result in an overrated output power, all
setpoint values in the units ME M1 and ME MB1 will be generated twice. While one of both values
is fed to the SMPS as its setpoint value, the other value is fed to a monitoring circuit which
compares it to the output value of the SMPS. If this circuit recognizes that both values differ too
much, then it interrupts the energy flow path by cutting off the auxiliary energy which is used to
drive the relays in the output circuit of the HF power stage which results in an interruption of the
link between power stage and HF output transformers.
Activation of HF power may be performed optionally and in the same manner by footswitch or by
an electrode handle with finger switches.
The power supply of this circuit is performed by a small converter, the output voltage of which will
be transferred over the insulation barrier by means of a transformer.
The units ME M1 and ME MB1 are able to monitor a neutral electrode for correct connection. For
this purpose, the neutral electrode will be connected to the unit with a cord with two wires to
which the current returning to the unit will be divided. These two wires may be linked either
together to a single-plated electrode or to both of the sections of a split-plated neutral electrode.
Monitoring of the neutral electrode is performed by monitoring the impedance between both of
these wires. With single-plated electrodes, a monitoring of connection of the electrode and of
non-interruption of the cord is possible, with spliced electrodes an additionally monitoring of
correct application at the patient which is part of the monitoring circuit in this case is possible. The
units need not to be set to the electrode type being used.
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Controller
The ME M1 has a HF generator for monopolar operation mode which is controlled central by a
microcontroller system. With the ME MB1, the generator may be switched to bipolar operation
mode. The controller performs the functions as follows:
• Activation of HF generator
Besides the microcontroller, the activation of HF current has to be permitted by a parallel installed
circuit which is independent from the microcontroller system.
Safety Functions
Because a HF electrosurgery unit imposes input of energy to a patient treated with it, there is
generally a hazard for the patient, if this input of energy occurs without control. So there is a
requirement for minimizing this hazard to an acceptable low level by means of appropriate design
precautions as far as this is manageable from the unit's side.
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From the unit's side, the fault conditions as follows shall be recocnized and managed:
with the ME M1 and ME MB1, there are a number of design precautions made to meet both of
this aspects.
• Unintended operation of a finger or footswitch, this also means "jamming" after intended
operation as a consequence of a fault of an activation element.
• Unintended activation as a consequence of a fault in the control signal path of the external
accessory.
• Unintended activation as a consequence of a fault in the inner signal path of the unit.
The first item cannot be recognized reliably by devices incorporated into the unit. A technical unit
is not able to make a decision whether an operation of a switch by an external force was intended
by the user or not. Also, a technical unit does not differ between an intended operation of a switch
and a short of the cable or a rupture of a reset spring in the switch. So, with this safety aspect the
user has to be involved in the decision whether this is a case of fault or not.
Commonly HF electrosurgery units have an acoustic activation indicator which enables the user
to recognize also an unintended activation of power. So the safety problem is focused to the
reliability of this acoustic indicator.
A check of the function of the activation signal is to be performed by the user before each use of
the unit.
In case that an activation key is operated before the unit is switched on, Hf output power is
disabled because this condition may occur if faulty accessory is connected to the unit.
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The occurrence of one of this three faults would result in an output power which is not in
accordance with the setting of the rotary knob.
There is an overdose protection circuit incorporated into the ME M1 and ME MB1 to prevent this.
By use of double potentiometers, the setpoint value of each operation mode is present twice. The
signal paths of both setpoint values are separated from each other.
One out of both (identical) setpoint values will be fed to the SMPS as control voltage. The output
voltage of the SMPS will be compared with the second setpoint value.
Beyond a certain difference, the output power will be disabled. The compare circuit is designed in
a manner that its failure will result in a disabling of output power. This protection circuit acts both
at the controller system and directly at the current mode relays K1 to K4.
A fault in the HF power stage and its HF output circuit cannot result in an increased power output
because there is no additional feed of energy to this parts of the circuitry.
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60 Case Stand
61 Spacer 6/3.5 X 10
62 Threaded Bolt inside/outside M4 X 15
63 Hex Nut M3 DIN 934
64 Hex Nut M4 DIN 934
65 Lock Washer S3
66 Lock Washer S4
67 Self-Tapping Screw 2.9 X 13
68 Self-Tapping Screw 2.9 X 9.5
69 Spacer 8/4.5 X 20
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20 21 22 6563 64 66 69 61 30 61
41 X1 X6
66
64 X5 F2 65
41 63
66
64 X14
F1
X15
NE
X8
40 X16
62
62
60 60
2
42
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Mechanical design
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2. Remove the four screws (68) at the rim of the case top (1) at the rearside of the unit.
3. Pull case top (1) off of the groove in the front part (3) and remove it towards the rear side.
4. For reassembling, push case top (1) from the rearside at the case bottom (2) . Note that the
case top will fit correct into the groove at the front part (3) at all sides.
5. Push case top completely at the rear wall of the case bottom (2) and fix it with screws (68).
Don't pull the case top with the screws towards the front else the rim may be deformed. Put
unit at an even underground and check for correct ground contact of all of the four stands else
release mechanical tension by loosening and retightening of the screws.
2. Pull off rotary knob (5) in direction of rotary axis (use pliers with cloth).
4. Loose nut with socket wrench or grip and remove potentiometer from the inside.
5. Pace spare part from the inside with the cable tree directed to the right. On tightening the nut,
keep potentiometer held counterwise by hand else the setting may get an offset in clockwise
direction.
6. Rearrange rotary knob. If the knob cannot be turned freely, the potentiometer is not centered
correctly. Correct centering by loosening and retightening of the nut.
7. Reconnect cable connector to the HF generator PCB (51) to the corresponding connection X2,
X3 or (with ME MB1 only) X4.
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CUT 4 7 COAG. 4 7
3 8 3 8
2 9 2 9
1 10 1 10
0 ON
OFF
F
FRONTM1E.DS4
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CUT 4 7 COAG. 4 7 COAG. 4 7
3 8 3 8 3 8
2 9 2 9 2 9
1 10 1 10 1 10
0 ON
OFF
F
FRONTVSE.DS4
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5.4 Exchange of Sockets and Assembled Parts (32-38) at the Front Part
2. Disconnect connections X2 and X3, at the ME MB1 also X4 of setpoint potentiometers (31)
from the HF generator PCB (51).
3. Disconnect the flat cable (42) to the front PCB from the connector X8 at the HF generator PCB
(51).
4. Disconnect connectors X12 of the neutral electrode socket (32) and X10 of the active
electrode socket (33), at the ME MB1 also X13 of the bipolar socket (36) at the front side of the
HF generator PCB (51).
5. Disconnect the plugs of the mains switch cable tree (40) from the connection X1 at the rear of
the HF generator PCB (51) and from the mains cord socket (21).
6. Unscrew threaded bolts (62) from the upper left and right front inside of the front part (3). Take
away front part from the front of the case bottom.
7. Unscrew and replace faulty socket. Note for correct mounting position. On exchange of bipolar
socket (36) of the ME MB1, remove clamp ring from the old socket, take old socket out of the
flange (37) and replace by spare part. Note spacer (38) when reassembling to the front part.
8. For exchange of the mains switch (23), disconnect the plugs of the cable tree (40). Press down
plastic springs at the upper and lower side of the body of the switch and press switch
outwards. Press in spare part from the front side, note that the "0" at the rocker has to be
upside. Reconnect cable tree as shown in the wiring diagram. Take care of correct connection.
Faulty connection of the wires may result in damage of the switch.
9. For removing the front PCB (50) from the front part (3), the plastic spring holders at the upper
edge of the board have to be bent away. Then tilt board away from the front part until it can be
taken out of the receptacles at the lower edge of the board. The spring holders are only to be
bent backwards when the front part is disassembled. If the front part is assembled to the case
bottom, the transversal bar at the front of the case bottom inhibits that. For reassembling,
place board into the receptacles below the key orifices in the front part. Take care of right
positioning of the keys in their orifices. Then latch the upper edge behind the spring holders
while the holders are to be bent slightly away by hand.
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10. For reassembling, place front part (3) at the front edge of the case bottom (2). Rearrange
threaded bolts (62) at the left and right upper inside of the front and tighten.
11. Place cable tree (40) of the mains switch into the space beneath the left side of the HF
generator PCB (51), rearrange connection X1 at the HF generator PCB and rearrange
connection of the brown and the brown and white cable to the mains cord socket (21).
12. Rearrange connection of the neutral electrode socket (32) to the connector X12 at the left
side of the front of the HF generator PCB.
13. Rearrange connection of the active electrode socket (33) to the connector X10 at the left
side of the front of the HF generator PCB.
14. Rearrange connection of the footswitch socket (34) to the connector X7 at the front of the
HF generator PCB.
15. With the ME MB1, rearrange connection of the bipolar electrode socket (36) to the
connector X13 at the front of the HF generator PCB.
16. Rearrange connection of flat cable (42) from the front PCB to connector X8 at the right
side of the HF generator PCB.
17. Rearrange connections of the setpoint potentiometers (31) to the connectors at the front of
the HF generator PCB, the left potentiometer for cutting to X2, the potentiometer for monopolar
coagulation to X3. With the ME MB1, additionally reconnect the potentiometer for monopolar
coagulation to X4.
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1. Open unit according to item 5.2. On disassembling of the HF generator board, please keep in
mind that the capacitors in the SMPS section keep voltage for about 20 Seconds after
switching off and disconnection from mains until they are discharged.
3. Loosen the seven hex nuts (64) from the fixation bolts with a 7mm socket wrench. Remove
nuts and lock washers (66).
5. On mounting of a new board, change the plug (43) or (44) respectively from the connector X6
of the old board to the new board. Both of the microcontrollers IC D10 and IC D19 have also to
be transferred to the new HF generator board (refer to items 6.3 and 6.4).
6. On reassembling, please note that all of the seven plastic spacers (69) are present at the
fixation bolts. Place board from the upside at the fixation bolts.
7. Put on lock washers (66) and hex nuts (64) and retighten.
8. Reconnect all cable connections: connect cable (40) from the mains switch to X1 at the left
rear edge, cable from NE socket (32) to X12 at the left front edge, the connector of the active
electrode socket (33) to X10 at the left front edge, the connector of the footswitch socket (34)
to X7 in the middle of the front edge, with the ME MB1 the connector of the bipolar socket (36)
to X13 in the middle of the front edge. Reconnect the connectors of the setpoint
potentiometers to X2 and X3, with the ME MB1 also to X4 at the front edge, the connector of
the flat cable (42) to the front board to X8 at the right side and the connector of the sound
transducer assembly (30) to X14 at the right rear edge according to the wiring diagram.
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2. Disconnect connectors of mains switch cable tree (40) and PE line (41).
3. Loosen screws (63) with socket wrench 5.5mm from the inside, remove lock washers (65) and
take away the socket from the inner side.
4. On assembling of a spare part, remove fuse holder (22) with fuses from the old part and place
it into the new part.
5. On reassembling, place mains cord socket from the inner side at the threaded bolts at the rear
case wall, put on lock washers (65) with nuts (63) and tighten.
3. Loosen the three hex nuts (63),remove lock washers and remove subassembly.
4. For reassembling, place transducer subassembly (30) at the threaded bolts at the rear case
wall. Please note that the plastic spacers (61) are present. Retighten with lock washers (65)
and nuts (63).
5. Rearrange cable connection X14 at the right rear edge of the HF generator board.
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• Functional checks,
alignment and
measurement: HF power and current meter type MARTIN EPM 2 or
FM 2097 or comparable unit
Voltmeter
• Aux. test means: 1/4'' coax plug with resistor 270 Ohms
1/4'' coax plug shorted
Monopolar MARTIN handpiece or
Monopolar handpiece with US three pin connector
Set of monopolar measure cords
Symmetrical bipolar measure cord
Screw driver for alignment
6.1.2 Labelling:
• Label "Equipotential" under the equipotential terminal at the outside of the rear case wall.
• Label "Protection Earth" beneath the PE terminal at the inner side of the rear case wall.
• Serial number at the type label and at the inner side of the rear case wall.
• CE label at the rear case wall.
• Type label:
Gebr. Martin
martin Ludwigstaler Straße 132
Medizin-Technik D 78532 Tuttlingen
ME M1 HF-Chirurgie
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100-127/230-240V∼ 50/60 Hz 800VA
Type CF Class I
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Monop : 400W/300 Ohm 450 kHz
int 10s/30s
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Gebr. Martin
martin Ludwigstaler Straße 132
Medizin-Technik D 78532 Tuttlingen
ME MB1 HF-Chirurgie
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100-127/230-240V∼ 50/60 Hz 800VA
Type CF Class I
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Monop : 400W/300 Ohm 450 kHz
Bip : 100W/100 Ohm int 10s/30s
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• Designation of fuses:
100-127V∼
T8A
220-240V∼ T4A
POWER
1. Connect footswitch to unit. Connect active electrode socket and neutral electrode socket of the
unit with monopolar measure cords to the power meter. Set power meter to 300 Ohms and
operate mains switch of the unit. Check mains switch for proper operation.
2. When the power-on selftest is over, check all keys for proper operation. Operate which belong
to the same functional block alternating. If the keys operate properly, switchover occurs on
moderate operating force which will be acknowledged by lighting of the operated key and
simultaneous becoming dark of the neighbour key.
3. Operating of setpoint potentiometers, check for jam of movement or other mechanical faults.
4. Disconnect measure cord from neutral electrode socket. The red alarm lamp over the socket
has to start blinking. Operate one of the finger switches at the electrode handle. An intermitting
acoustic warning signal must be audible. Reconnect measure cord. The alarm lamp must stop
blinking.
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5. Operation of "cutting" function with the yellow footswitch pedal and the yellow key at the
electrode handle successively. Then an acoustic activation signal must be audible and the
yellow indication lamp "CUT" has to light. Check for continuous alteration of output power by
turning the rotary knob for cutting power setting and observing the display of the power meter.
6. Operation of "coagulation" function with the blue footswitch pedal blue key at the electrode
handle successively. With the ME MB1, the signal path of the footswitch signal must be set to
the monopolar coagulation channel by operation of the corresponding selection key. The
acoustic activation signal must be audible and the blue indication lamp "COAG" has to light.
Check for continuous alteration of output power by turning the rotary knob for coagulation
power setting and observing the display of the power meter.
7. With the ME MB1, connect the bipolar output with the bipolar measure cord to the power
meter, set key for footswitch signal path selection to bipolar coagulation. Activate bipolar
coagulation with the blue footswitch pedal. Check for continuous alteration of output power by
turning the rotary knob for bipolar power setting and observing the display of the power meter.
Spare parts of the HF generator board are pre-adjusted by MARTIN. In case the alignment must
be performed anew, proceed as follows:
1. Alignment of neutral electrode monitor. Connect voltmeter to the test points X18 (ground) and
X22 (plus). Plug 1/4'' coax plug with incorporated 270 Ωresistor into NE socket. Set trimmer
"NE" to a display of 2.3V.
2. Alignment of cutting power: Connect active electrode socket and neutral electrode socket with
measure cords to HF power meter which is set to 300 Ω. Set rotary knob for "cut" power setting
to maximum (position 10). Push the left selection key for cut 1 selection. Activate cutting mode.
Set trimmer "CUT" to a display of 400 W. Then select key for cut 2, activate cutting mode and
check displayed value of HF power. The value has to be in the range of 300 W ± 60 W.
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X1 X6
X5 F2
X14
F1
X15
NE
X18
X22 X17
X8
X16
X12 NE X11 AE2 X10 AE1 X13 BIP X7 FUSS X2 CUT X3 COAG X4 BI-COAG SPRAY
ABGLD.DS4
1 2 3 5 4
Setting of operation Output power Output power Output power Output power
point of NE monitor: Cut 1: Contakt Coagulation: Bipolar Coagulation: Spray Coagulation:
Between X18 and X22 400 Watts at 300Ω 250 Watts at 200Ω 100 Watts at 100Ω 120 Watts at 300Ω
2.3V with resistor (ME MB1 only)
270Ω at NE socket
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3. Alignment of contact coagulation HF power: Set HF power meter to 200Ω. Turn rotary knob for
"coagulation" power setting to maximum (position 10). Push the left selection key for contact
coagulation. Activate the monopolar coagulation mode. Set trimmer "COAG" to display of
250 W at the HF power meter. This setting also influences the output power alignment for
spray coagulation. So, on altering this setting, the alignment for spray coagulation is
also to be done anew!
4. Alignment of spray coagulation HF power: Set HF power meter to 300Ω. Turn rotary knob for
"coagulation" power setting to maximum (position 10). Push the right selection key for spray
coagulation. Activate the monopolar coagulation mode. Set trimmer "SPRAY" to display of
120 W at the HF power meter. This setting requires the preceding alignment of contact
coagulation!
5. With the ME MB1, alignment of bipolar coagulation HF power: Connect bipolar output socket
with bipolar measure cord to HF power meter which is set to 100Ω. Turn rotary knob for "bipolar
coagulation" to maximum (position 10). Push the selection key for footswitch signal path
selection in the bipolar section of the front panel. Activate the bipolar coagulation mode. Set
trimmer „BI-COAG“ to display of 100 W of the HF power meter.
Setting the HF power meter to measurement of HF leakage currents: Set power meter to 200Ω
and connect one of the terminals to ground potential, e. g. to the equipotential connector at the
rear side of the unit. The relevant value is the current.
Connect the other terminal to the neutral electrode socket by means of the measure cord while
the active electrode socket is left open without any cable connected to it. Activate the unit by
footswitch at all monopolar current modes with maximum power setting. An upper limit of 100mA
must not be exceeded.
Connect the not grounded terminal of the HF power meter to the active electrode socket (center
conductor of coax socket), plug shorted 1/4'' coax plug into neutral electrode socket to disable NE
monitoring alarm. Activate the unit at all monopolar current modes with maximum power setting.
An upper limit of 100mA must not be exceeded. Note that the measure cord left in the NE socket
instead of the shorted plug will increase the measured leakage current due to the additional
ground capacitance of this cable.
With the ME MB1: Connect the bipolar measure cord to the bipolar output socket and connect
one of the banana plugs to the not grounded terminal of the HF power meter. Activate bipolar
coagulation with maximum power setting by means of the footswitch. An upper limit of 70mA must
not be exceeded. Then repeat measure with the other banana plug instead of the first of the
measure cord connected to the HF power meter.
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The units ME M1 and ME MB1 can be changed between the voltage ranges 100V to 127V and
220V to 240V. The change is to be performed by exchanging of a plug at the HF generator board
and by exchange of the mains fuses in the mains cord socket. Usually, the unit is set to the mains
voltage of the destination market at the manufacturer's site, the setting is marked at the unit's rear
side. If there is the requirement of changing the mains voltage setting, then proceed as follows:
1. Exchange of the bridging plug (44) of the connection X6 at the left of the rear edge of the HF
generator board with bridging plug (43).
1. Exchange of the bridging plug (43 of the connection X6 at the left of the rear edge of the HF
generator board with bridging plug (44).
After change of setting, perform safety check according to item 6.5 and note the alteration in the
unit's accompanying documents.
The units ME M1 and ME MB1 are equipped with two microcontrollers which contain the program
memories (embedded controller). In case of a software updating, one of the controller itself or both
of them are to be exchanged. This is to be performed as follows:
1. Open the case according to item 5.2. Release the microcontroller chip from its socket by lifting
it off of the socket by use of a suited tool (screwdriver or similar) through the orifice at the side
wall and take it away upwards.
2. Place the new component, note that the "pin 1" mark is directed towards the big heatsink.
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Exchange on change
to other mains voltage
IC D19
microcontroller
(43) 220V-240V 100V-127V
(44)
X1 X6
X5 F2
X14
F1
X15
X.XX
MB1 D19
NE
X8
X16
X.XX
MB1 D10
X12 NE X11 AE2 X10 AE1 X13 BIP X7 FUSS X2 CUT X3 COAG X4 BI-COAG SPRAY
UMSTELLE.DS4
IC D10
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The manufacturer suggests to perform checks with this unit all 24 months by persons who are in
the position to perform such safety checks in an ordinary manner because of their training, their
knowledge and their experience gained by practice and who are not subject to orders concerning
this checking activities.
• Check visual unit and accessories for function impairing mechanical damages.
• Check fuse cartridges for nominal current value and blow characteristic.
• Check for continuous change of output power corresponding to the sense of turn of the power
setting potentiometers.
• Compare setpoint and actual values of maximum output power fed to the nominal resistors
according to item 4.2 at all outputs in the available operation modes.
• Check for electrical parameters according to the test report for periodic safety checks.
The leakage currents may override the first measured values for 50 Percent and additionally shall
not override the maximum values mentioned above.
The first measured values can be seen from the accompanying test reports at the first setup of
the unit. The safety check is to enter in the unit's booklet.
If the unit is out of function and/or unsafe, it is to be repaired or the user must be informed about
the hazard associated with it.
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Medizin-Technik
Test Result:
3. No faults of faults which do not concern safety. The unit may be operated for further use.
4. The unit may be operated for further use if the faults mentioned above are removed.
5. Errors which require maintenance or repair of the unit before next operation else patients,
users or third persons may be object of hazard.
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Medizin-Technik Tester: Current No.:
Comments: ....................................................................................................................................
....
......................................................................................................................................................
.....
......................................................................................................................................................
.....
Electrical measurements according to IEC 601:
15. Isolation resistance mains versus case: ............... MΩ
16. Isolation resistance applied part: ............... MΩ
17. Measurement of protective earth conductor resistance: ............... Ω
18. Low frequency leakage current, normal condition: ............... µA
19. Low frequency leakage current, single fault condition: ............... µA
20. Enclosure leakage current, normal condition: ............... µA
21. Enclosure leakage current, single fault condition PE conductor: ............... µA
22. Enclosure leakage current, single fault condition mains: ............... µA
23. Patient leakage current, normal condition: ............... µA
24. Patient leakage current, single fault condition PE conductor: ................ µA
25. Patient leakage current, single fault condition mains: ............... µA
26. Patient auxiliary current, normal condition: ................ µA
27. Patient auxiliary current, single fault condition PE conductor: ................ µA
28. Patient auxiliary current, single fault condition mains: ............... µA
29. Patient leakage current with voltage in parallel to applied part: ................ µA
30. dto., interchanged phases: ................ µA
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7. Fault Diagnosis
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IC D15, pin 1 IC D15, pin 2 IC D15, pins 11 and 14 IC N3, pin 1 IC D17, pin 15
Output voltage Setpoint voltage Output signals of the Current limiter signal Output signal of
signal of SMPS signal ofSMPS PWM controller approx. 4V: Not active pulse pattern
0.5V to 5V 0.5V to 5V approx. 2V: Active generator
X1 X6
X5 F2
X14
F1
X15
NE
X18
X22 X17
R167
X8
X16
X12 NE X11 AE2 X10 AE1 X13 BIP X7 FUSS X2 CUT X3 COAG X4 BI-COAG SPRAY
MESSPE.DS4
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8. Alterations
8.1 Procedure
As experience shows, during their sales lifetime technical products undergo repeated technical
alterations due to steady product improvements. To the service this imposes the problem of
having several versions of the same type of unit and prior to each repair it must be clarified which
version is present.
Prior to any manipulation of the unit it is necessary to know the state of the version! With
the units ME M1 and ME MB1, this is indicated in the serial number:
ME MB1 XX XX XX XXXX
Type of unit
Hardware state
Software state
Year of production
Consecutive numbering
The boards are equipped with two labels. One of the labels contains the manufacturer's identity
number C40-XXXX and a consecutive test number with signature or identity number of the tester.
The second label indicates the state of revision. If such a revision is present in the market, it will
be concern of the following items.
If such a board will be repaired at the manufacturer's site, it will get a third "repair" label. If
possible, such boards will be updated to the actual state of revision and, after complete test
procedure, will be used for repairs as exchange boards.
If it has the same MARTIN ordering code as the old part according to item 5.1, a board with a
higher state of revision may replace a board of lower state of revision (stepdown compatibility).
Vice versa, this is generally not valid!
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What makes the difference between new revisions and their predecessors and which
compatibilities are valid will be explained in the items corresponding to the different
configurations. On release of a new revision, a description of the new configuration will be
created and distributed by the MARTIN Service Center by the same way like this service
documentation.
The operation codes and the tables for both of this microcontrollers are stored in the EPROMs
which are incorporated in these controllers. They are labelled as follows:
State of program
Membership of ME units
The program state designates the version of the operation code. The last two of three digits form
a continuing number which designates a stepdown-compatible revision while the first digit is
associated to the hardware configuration. On an software exchange, absolute care must be taken
that this first digit is identical to that of the replaced one. If this digit would be incremented, then
both of the following ones will be reset to zero.
There are no different program versions for ME M1 and ME MB1, the ME M1 will be equipped
with the same controllers as the ME MB1. The units ME M1 and ME MB1 have two independent
carriers of software D10 and D19. While D10 performs the control functions, D19 generates the
optical and acoustic activation and alarm signals and supports safety monitoring functions of the
unit. In contrast to other ME units, the program versions of both software carriers may be
different. The software version marked in the serial number determines a combination of both
software carrier versions.
On exchange of a software carrier for software updating, please note that the first digit of the
software version will be kept the same and that both of the further digits form a number which
shall not be less than that of the former software carrier.
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8.4 Configurations ME M1
Front PCB: C40-1573 version 00. As a spare part, also version 01 may be used
(ordering code 08-010-00-40).
HF generator PCB: C40-1572 version 00. As a spare part, also version 01 may be used
(ordering code 08-014-00-26).
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Software: 1.01 MB1 D10. As a spare part, use 1.02 MB1 D10
(Ordering code 08-008-00-21).
1.02 MB1 D19. As a spare part, use 1.05 MB1 D19
(Ordering code 08-008-00-22).
Front PCB: C40-1541 version 00. As a spare part, also version 01 may be used
(ordering code 08-010-00-39).
HF generator PCB: C40-1533 version 01 or 02. As a spare part, also version 03 may be used
(ordering code 08-014-00-25).
HF generator PCB: C40-1533 version 02. As a spare part, also version 03 may be used
(ordering code 08-014-00-25).
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