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AtmoSafe
Service instructions

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 Contents

1.0 General notes.................................................. 3

1.1 Applicable operating instructions...................... 3
1.2 Manufacturer information.................................. 3
1.3 Exclusion of warranty........................................ 3
1.4 Safety advice..................................................... 3

2.0 Installation....................................................... 4
2.1 Electric connection............................................ 4

3.0 Function and configuration

of appliance..................................................... 5
3.1 Description of function....................................... 6
3.2 Software function.............................................. 8
3.3 Description of hardware.................................. 13
3.4 Description of subassemblies......................... 16
3.5 Connector pin assignment.............................. 18
3.6 Test and measuring points.............................. 19

4.0 Replacement of components....................... 20

5.0 Elimination of functional problems............. 21

6.0 Maintenance and servicing.......................... 22

6.1 General notes.................................................. 22
6.2 Inspection requirements.................................. 22
6.2.1 Visual inspection............................................. 22
6.2.2 Electric inspection........................................... 22
6.2.3 Function test.................................................... 22

7.0 Spare parts and accessories....................... 23

8.0 Technical data................................................ 25

9.0 Alterations..................................................... 26
9.1 Appliance versions.......................................... 26

10.0 Appendix

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1.0 General notes

1.1 Applicable operating instructions 1.3 Exclusion of warranty

The operating instructions (Art.No. 445.0000.i) pertaining
There are no warranty claims given for damages which
to the AtmoSafe are part of these service instructions.
have been caused by third-party accessories or by third-
The knowledge fo their contents, of the kind of installa-
party consumables.
tion and of commissioning described there, and also of
its operation are the precondition for carrying out any
ATMOS is assuming responsibility for appliances regar-
service activities.
ding safety, reliability, and function only if
Please note that these service instructions are applicable
– assembling, new settings, alterations, extensions, and
to all AtmoSafe models and that also all options and
repairs are carried out by ATMOS or by an organisation
applications are described. Consequently, it is possible
authorised by ATMOS.
that this document may contain descriptions which are
not relevant to your particular appliance variant.
The safety of the user and the problem-free operation of
the appliance are ensured only when using ATMOS ori-
ginal appliance components. If third-party accessories or
third-party consumables are used, ATMOS cannot grant
1.2 Manufacturer information any guarantee for the safe operation and safe function
of the AtmoSafe.
Further information, accessories, and spare parts can be
obtained from:

1.4 Safety advice

ATMOS
MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG
When settings are to be made with the appliance open
und switched on, one must be aware that components
are live and must not be touched.
Ludwig-Kegel-Str. 16
79853 Lenzkirch In case of improper maintenance or repair of the appliance
Deutschland / Germany and the use of non-original parts the product liability of
Phone: + 49 7653 689-0 the manufacturer will become forfeited. When opening the
appliance during the period of guarantee the guarantee
Fax: given by the manufacturer will be forfeited.
+ 49 7653 689-392 (Domestic Sales)
When the appliance is decommissioned at the end of its
+ 49 7653 689-391 (Export Sales)
service life and is to be disposed of, the components are to
+ 49 7653 689-493 (Customer Service) be given separately into the various recycling processes.
The same regulations are to be observed concerning the
e-mail: atmos@atmosmed.de disposal of replacement parts.
Internet: http://www.atmosmed.com
Please observe also the notes in Chapter 2.0 of the ope-
rating instructions!

 Particularly important notes

 When doing service work the appliance

must be switched off and the mains
connection switched de-energised prior
to opening the rear panel of the unit !

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 2.0 Installation

2.1 Electric connection

Rooms used for medical purposes are to be fitted with a

current-operated e.l.c.b. system (e.l.c.b. switch) carrying
a rated residual current < 0.03 A according to VDE 0107,
respectively, VDE 0100. The installation must be carried
out in accordance with VDE 0107.

The AtmoSafe is connected to a socket outlet with

earthing contact, which must be installed near the
appliance.

The power consumption of the AtmoSafe is, depending

on the kind of combination with the surgical appliance,
max. 16 A; therefore, we recommend not to connect any
further consumers to this electrical supply circuit.

For any further electrical devices which can be installed at

the work place of the medical doctor a sufficient number of
socket outlets with earthing contact should be provided.

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3.0 Function and configuration of appliance

 

Fig. 1. AtmoSafe, overall view

 Operator interface
 Main filter
 Filter locking

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The basic AtmoSafe unit is consisting of:
• Internal synchronous activation
• Automatic switch-off system
• Filter monitoring system
• Electronically controlled brushless blower
• Main filter unit (ULPA and 3-stage gas filter)
• Hose
• Prefilter set
• Suction tube
• Power cable
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3.1 Description of function
• The AtmoSafe is an electrically operated medical ap-
pliance cleaning in rooms used for medical purposes
the air from fumes and gas constituents arising during
vaporisation of human or animal tissue. Typically,
these fumes arise when using laser or electro-surgical
appliances and normally is consisting of water vapour,
aerosols, and organic gases.
• The AtmoSafe is improving the environmental condi-
tions in the operating theatre:
– reduction of dust load by removing respirable
particles
– improvement of view
– removal of foul-smelling and partly toxic organic
gases
– exhausting and filtering of dangerous bio-aerosol
(filtration of viruses)
• The AtmoSafe sucks in the fume-laden air through
a device positioned at the surgical application part or
through a hose hand-held close to the application part.
The sucked-in air is then cleaned and the hazardous
matter removed by a high-efficiency filter and returned
again into the air circulation.
• Cleaning of the air refers to constituents like aerosols,
which are being retained by means of an ULPA high-
efficiency particle filter, as well as also to organic
gases, which, amongst other reasons, are being noted
because of an odour, unpleasant for human beings,
and which are absorbed by a special gas filter.
3.1.1 Schematic presentation of functional
relationships
The opposite Figure 2 is showing the functional relation-
ships of the AtmoSafe.
The fumes (6) produced by the surgical appliance (1)
are removed through the extraction channel (7) by the
extraction unit (5), consisting of the filters and the blower.
The extraction unit (5) is controlled by the control elec-
tronics (4) integrated in the appliance, which is receiving
its activation signals either from the operator’s station (8)
or, however, from the current sensor (3), monitoring the
power input of the surgical appliance (1).
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Electric connection
Electric mains connection
Extraction channel
Air flow
1. Surgical appliance
2. Mains connection of surgical appliance
3. Current sensor
4. Control electronics
5. Extraction unit with filter and blower
6. Fumes at point of reaction
7. Extraction channel
8. Operator's and display station
9. Supply from mains

Fig. 2. Function chart (Date: 01.09.1999)

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3.2 Software function Base flow

Base flow can be altered at any time. To do this, LED

3.2.1 Operation-Mode Base flow must be lit.

No button pressed when appliance is switched on.  Press button until LED  Base flow is lit.

Basic program
Display „80“ (depending on latest set value)
LED  (= Suction intensity)
Button Description
 Raising the value (plus)
 Lowering the value (minus)
 Switch-over of setting of suction intensity, base
flow, delay
 Switching off device (also no base flow)
 Activate device
 Raising the value (plus)
 Lowering the value (minus)
The value can be set between 0 und 30 %.
Quick adjustment:
By prolonged pressing of button  or  quick adjustment
is effected, i. e. the value is raised or lowered very quickly.
Base flow time:
The base flow time can be set in the service level. The
time can be set from 0 seconds (= no base flow) up to 98
seconds and duration.

Notes:
Operating overview The base flow time is Active only, when base flow time
is not set on 0 seconds and the base flow value is not
LED Description set on 0 %. When there is no filter, base flow does not
take place.
 Suction intensity (active)

 Base flow intensity Follow-up time

 Follow-up time Follow-up time can be altered at any time. To do this, LED
Follow-up time must be lit. Any change of follow-up time
is allowed for at next activation.
Suction intensity
 Press button until LED  Delay time is lit.
Suction intensity can be altered at any time. To do this,
LED Suction intensity must be lit.
 Raising the value (plus)

 Lowering the value (minus)
 Press button until LED  Suction intensity
(active) is lit. The value can be set between 0 and 100 seconds and

 Raising the value (plus)
duration (= on).

 Lowering the value (minus)
Quick adjustment:
The value can be set between 20 and 100 %. This cor-
By prolonged pressing of button  or  quick adjust-
responds to an extraction rate of approx. 150 to approx.
ment is effected, i. e. the value is raised or lowered very
630 l/min.
quickly.
Quick adjustment:
By prolonged pressing of button  or  quick adjust-
ment is effected, i. e. the value is raised or lowered very
quickly.

Note:
When activated, there is automatic switch-over to suction
intensity setting.
When there is no filter, the appliance cannot be activa-
ted.

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Flow indication
Flow indication is made by means of a bar graph display
(15 LEDs):
With activated extraction (active and delay) there is a
standardised display:
• with free flow all LEDs are lit.
• the smaller the flow, the fewer LEDs are lit.
• 1 LED will always remain.
With base flow the display will follow the set flow rate:
0 % No LED is lit
1 – 10 % 1 LED lit
11 – 19 % 2 LEDs are lit
21 – 30 % 3 LEDs are lit
When the unit is switched off, there is no display.
Filter indication
Filter indication is made by means of a bar graph display
(15 LEDs):
• when all 15 LEDs are lit, the filter is new
• the older the filter, the less LEDs are lit
• when there are no more LEDs lit, the filter exchange
warning (red) begins to be lit, some time later the filter
exchange display starts flickering
• when there is no filter there, the appliance cannot be
activated
• when the filter is removed while the appliance is being
activated or works in base flow of filters, the unit is
switched off automatically
• when an empty filter is inserted, display FIL appears in
the 7-segment display and an acoustic warning signal
is given
Suction adherence indication
The appliance recognises possible suction adherence.
Display:
 Is lit up red (on left of flow indication)
Acoustic signal, 1 second on, 1 second off
Following suction adherence recognition the ap-
pliance is in OFF condition (without base flow)
With normal operation there is no adjustment possible
here.
Suction adherence indication:
Suction adherence indication can be switched in and off
in the service level.
Notes:
The appliance can be activated anew at any time
(= retriggable).
Fault indication
The appliance recognises the following faults:
Display:
E 01 Calibration fault
E 02 Temperature fault: Excess temperature (70 de-
gree) or low temperature (0 degrees)
E 03 Data fault: No setting values existing (EEPROM
reading error)
E 04 Unit does not start / pressure sensor defect
E 05 Calibration fault: Step value too low
E 06 Calibration fault: Step value too high
E 07 Auxiliary supply voltage fails
Notes:
The fault / defect is shown in the display and stored. The
fault list can be read in the service modus. The appliance
must be switched off (no further operation possible).
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Activation 3.2.2 Service mode

The appliance can be activated in 3 different ways:  retain pressed, when switching on:
1. By button  (Active) on the front membrane change into service mode
2. By the internal current sensor (automatically by
the HF appliance)
3. By the external connection (foot controller, remote) Basic program
on the rear side
Service mode: Display „S 0“
1. Button  (Active)

The suction action is on as long as the button is pressed. Button Description

Thereafter, the suction action continues until the delay  Selection of service sub-program (plus)
time has passed. Following the delay time a base flow  Selection of service sub-program (minus)
may take place.  Exit from service mode
Notes:  Calling the corresponding sub-program
When there is no filter, no activation is effected.
Sub-programs - overview
2. Current sensor (automatically by the HF appliance)
Display Description
The suction action is on as long as the HF appliance is S 0 Change brightness of display
activated. Thereafter, the suction action continues until S 1 Automatic activation on / off
the delay time has passed. Following the delay time a S 2 Suction adherence indication on / off
base flow may take place. S 3 Change base flow period
S 4 Calibration of auto activation (automatic)
Important: S 5 Calibration of auto activation (manual)
The HF appliance must be connected to the socket- S 6 Service display: display fault storage
outlet for non-heating apparatus at the AtmoSafe. The S 7 Erase fault storage
AtmoSafe must be in tune with the HF appliance (see
service mode).

Notes:
The current sensor is active only when the function has
been switched on in the service mode.
When there is no filter, no activation is effected.

3. External connection (interlink, foot controller)

The suction action is on as long as activation is applied

to the interlink connection. Thereafter, the suction action
continues until the delay time has passed. Following the
delay time a base flow may take place.

When delay time is set on Continuous (= on) the appliance

can be activated by single-action activation at the interlink
connection. With second activation the appliance is put
again into OFF condition (= foot switch function).

Connection:
Voltage supply (5 volt controlled, max. 50 mA) activation
with 5 VDC.

Notes:
When there is no filter, no activation is effected.

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Sub-programs Service mode S 4 Calibration of auto-activation (automatic)

S 0 Change brightness of display Display: 499 .... 400 (Potentiometer setting in %)

Display: 0 1.....0 1 0 (Brightness value) Button Description

Button Description  Start of calibration
 Brightness +  Abort
 Brightness –
 Return (incl. store) Following auto-calibration manual post-processing takes
place automatically (see S 5)
Description:
Brightness can be adjusted between 0 and 10. Description:
Prior to starting auto-calibration the corresponding HF ap-
pliance must be connected and activated. The set position
S 1 Automatic Activation on / off should be the minimum setting. The appliance will then
search automatically for the corresponding setting value.
Display: 1 0 (Activation off) 1 1 (Activation on) For validation, automatic calibration is always followed by
Button Description
manual calibration (see S 5).
 Activation on
 Activation off
 Return (incl. store) S 5 Calibration of auto-activation (manual)
Description:
The activation by means of the integrated current sensor Display: 500 .... 599 (Potentiometer setting in %)
can be switched on and off as required. All Flow-LED´s (on = activation takes
place,
off = no activation)
S 2 Suction adherence indication on / off
Button Description
 Activation threshold + (less sensitive)
Display: 2 0 (Suction adherence indication off) 2 1 (Suction
 Activation threshold - (more sensitive)
adherence indication on)
 Return (incl. store)
Button Description
 Suction adherence indication on Description:
 Suction adherence indication off Here, sensitivity of automatic activation can be set. For
 Return (incl. store) doing this, the corresponding HF appliance must be con-
nected. The setting must be done in a manner that with
Description: activated HF appliance the flow LEDs are lit, and with non-
Suction adherence indication can be switched on and off activated surgical appliance the flow LEDs are not lit.
as required. With switched off suction adherence indica-
tion the appliance is not switched off and there is also no
acoustic warning signal.

S 3 Change base flow time

Display: 300 .... 399 (Base flow time in seconds)

Button Description
 Base flow time +
 Base flow time -
 Return (incl. store)

Description:
Here, the base flow time can be set. The appliance re-
mains in the base flow mode, as determined by this time
setting. Thereafter, the appliance is switched off. With
setting 99 there is no time limit for the base flow.

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S 6 Service display: Display fault storage 3.2.3 Calibration mode

(influences mainly flow indication and
Display: Yxx Y = Selected point (in hex)
xx = corresponding value (in hex) suction adherence indication)

Button Description Keep  and and  pressed when switching on: Entry
 Selection + into calibration mode.
 Selection -
 Return Display: C 0 (wait for start command)

Display Description Button Description

0xx Number of faults stored
(xx = Number faults in hex)
1xx Fault code of most recent appeared fault
(xx = Fault code)
2xx 1. appeared fault (xx = Fault code)
3xx 2. appeared fault (xx = Fault code)
4xx 3. appeared fault (xx = Fault code)
5xx 4. appeared fault (xx = Fault code)
6xx 5. appeared fault (xx = Fault code)
7xx 6. appeared fault (xx = Fault code)
8xx 7. appeared fault (xx = Fault code)
9xx 8. appeared fault (xx = Fault code)
Axx 9. appeared fault (xx = Fault code)
 Start

Abort (possible only as long as display C 0 is
on , thereafter, no abort possible any more!!)
Display Description
C 0 Waiting for start command: The filter must be there
(new filter), but nothing must be connected.
The appliance must not be working ! (the ap-
pliance is working at high speed (rpm), there-
fore, delay operation of up to 60 s is possible
after switching off)
C 1 Input of "open values" (wait)
C 2 End of calibration, switch of appliance

Description: Description:
Here, the current fault (= most recent appeared) and Calibration takes place automatically, it is necessary only
the corresponding history can be read out. The number to enter in display status C 0 a start command. After C
of stored faults is 9, the number counter is counting to 0 the input of values takes place in display C 1 without
max. 255 (=FF). connected hose. When there is a crash or a fault mes-
sage, calibration must be repeated, because otherwise
Fault code: no further operation of the appliance is possible!
see Fault messages

S 7 Erase fault storage

Display: 0 - (not yet erased) - (erased)

Button Description

Erase fault storage

Abort / Return

Description:
Here, the internal fault storage can be erased (fault coun-
ter and fault storage).

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3.3 Description of hardware

Fig. 3. Block diagramm (Date: 01.09.1999)

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Voltage supply

The electronics are always supplied with 230 V~. The

main transformer (TR1) generates the 12 V voltage for
the display and the PWM signal to the appliance as well
as the 5 V supply voltage. The secondary transformer
generates the secondary supply voltage (5 V). Voltages
are controlled by means of fixed-voltage controllers.

Description of function
(numbers in brackets refer to fig. 3 on page 15)

Power On
The processor (1) receives the reset signal by the reset
IC (2). The closing delay (3) prevents during closing a
flicker of the display LEDs. When delay time has elapsed
the drivers column (8) and row (9) are released. The pro-
cessor (1) is being clocked by an internal generator and
the external quartz (4).

Power Down
The reset IC (2) produces a power-fail signal which
generates in the processor (1) an interrupt (NMI). The
power-fail signal initiates with power down the storage
of the data into the internal EEPROM (20).

Buzzer
The built-in buzzer (5) receives a switching signal from the
processor (1) via an output port. Because the buzzer (5)
has built-in electronics there are no further components
required.

Data bus
The drivers column (8, row (9), and input (10) are being
operated via a parallel data bus (6) by the processor (1).
A further data bus is the serial bus clocked serial (7),
supplying the components EEPROM internal (20),
AD transformer (21), EEPROM filter (25), and the digital
potentiometer (19).

Display
The LEDs fo the display (11) are triggered by drivers
column (8) and row (9). The supply voltage of the LEDs
is 12 V through a series resistor. The LEDs are arranged
as a matrix 8 x 8 and are multiplexed by the processor
through a timer interrupt.

Inputs
All inputs are read through driver input (10) through data
bus (6) by the processor. The buttons (11) are taken se-
parately (no matrix) to the driver.

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Thermal protector
The temperature is measured by means of an NTC (14)
which is soldered to the board. This produces a tempera-
ture-dependent voltage which is being evaluated through
comparators excess temperature (12) and low tempera-
ture (13). The two comparators are interconnected at the
output so that there is one signal line to driver input (10).
The fume extractor does not differentiate between excess
or low temperature.
Current sensor
The current sensor (18) detects currents which are being
taken from the 230 V~ power socket at the fume extractor.
The current sensor (18) converts the current into a cor-
responding voltage. The voltage is then compared at the
comparator (17) with a reference voltage (reference) by
the digital-analog converter (19). When reference voltage
is exceeded there is no interference by the delay (16) so
that the comparator (15) is switching through directly. The
output signal of the comparator (15) is evaluated through
driver input (10) by the processor. In order that the signal
is reliably recognised by the processor the delay (16)
generates a pulse expansion (corresponds to a switch-
off delay). The digital-analog converter (19) consists of
a digital potentiometer which is being triggered through
the serial bus clocked serial (7).
Unit control
The unit (31) is equipped internally with electronics. The-
se electronics contain all the components for operating
the unit (31). The speed (rpm) / performance of the unit
(31) is controlled by means of a PWM signal. The PWM
signal has a frequency of approx. 150 Hz. The unit (31) is
supplied by 230 V~ voltage and is metallically separated
internally from the trigger circuit by a optocoupler.
PWM signal
The PWM signal for triggering the unit (31) is controlled
by the processor (1) though a timer. The timer signal is
led through DC buffer (29). By this means running of the
unit (31) is safely stopped in case of processor failure.
Behind the buffer signal conditioning takes place by the
amplifier (30), raising the PWM signal to 12 V.
Data storage
The processor (1) contains 64 Byte RAM and 4 KByte
ROM. For the storage of settings (also of calibration
values) there is in addition the EEPROM (20) required.
This is triggered by the serial bus clocked serial (7). The
storage of the set values active intensity, base intensity,
and delay time is effected by the NMI routine (during swit-
ching off). All the other values are stored in the EEPROM
(20) immediately after confirmation of the same.
Filter data
The filter data are stored in EEPROM filter (25). This EE-
PROM is installed into each filter and carries the informa-
tion of the same. The data in EEPROM filter (25) are pre-
programmed at the supplier’s works and are only altered
in the fumes extractor. Triggering takes place also through
the serial bus clocked serial (7) as with EEPROM internal
(20), while the signals, however, are metallically separated
by the optocoupler (24). In this manner double insulation
from the remaining signals is secured. This is necessary
because this voltage is accessible to user contact.
Interlink input
The interlink input is effected through socket (28), which
is equipped with suppression capacitors directly at the
input. To this socket the secondary voltage (5 VDC) is
connected, which is limited additionally by a resistor
(explosion protection per EN 60601-1). By means of this
supply voltage the optocoupler (27) is triggered by acti-
vating a foot-operated switch, which can be connected to
the socket. This signal is led on to driver input (10) and
read there by the processor (1).
Fault recognition secondary supply voltage
When there is no secondary supply voltage this will
cause failure of the fumes extractor. In order that this
condition can reliably be separated from other operating
conditions fault recognition is applied. For this, the si-
gnal CS-EEPROM filter, which first was led through the
optocoupler (24), is coupled into the remote input via a
diode (26). The processor (1) is setting at interrogation
of the secondary voltage the signal CS-EEPROM filter
and evaluates the result at the interlink input. In case of
absence of secondary voltage also the corresponding
signal will be lacking.
Note:
This fault recognition does not function when an external
supply is permanently connected to the interlink input.
Flow measurement
Determination of actual air flow is effected by measuring
differential pressure. For this purpose a diaphragm is in-
stalled in the air channel between filter and unit (31), which
is increasing the differential pressure with increasing air
flow. This differential pressure is measured by the pressure
sensor (23). The output signal of the pressure sensor is
amplified (22) and passed on to the 16 Bit analog-digital
converter (21). The converter is controlled and read by
the processor (1) through the serial bus clocked serial (7).
Calibration of the pressure sensor takes place processor-
controlled in a calibration routine. No potentiometer is nee-
ded for calibration. In addition, automatic zero-balancing is
carried out with the unit (31) at rest.
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3.4 Connector pin assignment

Pump
Blind

EMC
filter
Processor

Pres- Control board

sure
sensor Display
board

Economical
transformer
(option)

Contact
On / off board
Fuse
Current sensor

Current input Current output

Fig. 4. Connector pin assignment (Date: 01.09.1999)

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3.4.1 Electrical system

The power supply side consists of the following compon-

ents:
• the inlet connector for non-heating apparatus of the
mains input
• the mains switch
• the mains fuses, which are installed in the housing of
the inlet connector for non-heating apparatus
• the autotransformer (with WORLD version only)
• the auxiliary power socket (the power outlet)
• the EMC filter
• the blower (unit)
• the transformers on the control board

3.4.2 Electronics

The electronics components are the following:

• the current sensor (a 50 Hz current converter)
• the control board (incl. fuses and the differential pres-
sure sensor)
• the display board (incl. operating and display ele-
ments)
• the contact board, which is solely the interface between
control board and filter
• the filter board, which is positioned inside the filter and
carries an EEPROM only
• the interlink socket (remote), which is positioned at the
rear of the appliance

3.4.3 Air passage

The air flow is passing the following components:

• the accessory parts, like suction funnel/ nozzles/hand-
les, hoses, and prefilters
• the main filter (particle / gas filter)
• the measuring diaphragm in the hose arc
• the blower (unit)
• the outblow (i.e. the noise-attenuated air outlet)

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3.5 Connector assignment

Interlink socket:

Pin 1: + 5V (control board: remote: pin 2)

Pin 2: not assigned
Pin 3: Optocoupler (control board: remote: pin 3)
Pin 4: not assigned
Pin 5: 0V (GND) (control board: remote: pin 4)

There are two possibilities to feed an activation signal

Fig. 5. Interlink socket
into fumes extraction. In each case an interlink cable
must be produced for making the connection between
the surgical appliance (e.g. laser) and the interlink soc-
ket. For certain surgical appliances suitable interlink
cables can be obtained from ATMOS on request. In the
foot-operated switches supplied by ATMOS this cable is
already integrated.

1. Potential-free signal input (e.g. by means of foot-opera-

ted switch / button or potential-free switch-contact from
laser): The switch is connected to Pin 1 and Pin 3.

2. Infeed of a voltage as an activation signal (5...50 V DC):

The signal is connected to Pin 3 (+) and Pin 5 (GND).
The following current input is laid on to the interlink
socket with differing voltage:

5 V  4mA
10 V  9 mA
12 V  12 mA
24 V  26 mA

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3.6 Test and measuring points

On the control board the voltages can easily be taken for measuring purposes at the following points:

 GND: Negative potential of 12V voltage (from large transformer)

 +Vs Positive potential (12V from large transformer)
 PWM Pulse-width modulated input signal of blower
 GNDa Negative potential of 5V voltage (from small transformer / for the outputs)
 V+ Positive potential (5V from small transformer)

Buzzer




Foot controller

Fig. 6. Board V 2 (Date: 01.09.1999) 

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 4.0 Replacement of components

The design of the “wear parts”, for instance seals and

 Any service work may be done only by
gaskets and similar parts, is such that during the first
personnel authorised for this and with
10 years and with normal operation no replacement of
using original spare parts from the
components (except for filters and consumables) should
manufacturer !
become necessary.

The following parts may become subjected to replacement

in case of service work done:

• Contact springs in contact board:

These can be taken out, after removing the main filter,
by strongly pulling by hand (without having opened the
housing).

• Boards, blower, and other internal components:

These can be removed using tools after taking off the
housing cover. When opening and closing the housing
cover it is absolutely necessary to take care of the
protective conductor mounting at the cover.

• Foam plastic support for blower:

Should the blower have been replaced and the upper
foam plastic support been removed, it is a must to
take care that during assembly of the components the
cooling passages of the blower into the open are kept
clear. Particular care must be paid to the air passages
in the foam plastic! Place foam plastic correctly on
blower and take care of the ventilation slots.

• Software:
In order to replace the software with micro-controller
it is not necessary to dismount the control board. Re-
place only IC 4 (Figure 6) and pay attention to direction
of installation; the pins must not be bent or broken!

• Front membrane:
Should the front membrane have to be replaced, this
can be lifted using a tool, and drawn off. With more
aged appliances remainders of adhesive may remain
on the front frame. These can be softened using a
chemical label solvent and then removed (e.g. Solvent
Etikettenlöser).

Note: see also chapter 9.0 “Alterations”!

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5.0 Elimination of operational and functional problems

 Before doing any installation or repair work

the appliance and the fuse on the house
side must be switched off !

Symptom of problem Possible cause Remedy

• Appliance does not start - Power plug not fitting correctly - Check connection at wall socket
- Mains voltage not on - Check house fuse
- Fuse defective - Replace fuse

• Insufficient flow - Leaks in hose lines - Check hose lines for firm seating
- Main filter is blocked - Replace main filter
- Prefilter is blocked - Replace prefilter

• Display: E 01, E 05, E 06 - Calibration defect of internal - Carry out calibration on site. See description of
pressure sensor software

• Display: E 02 - Excess temperature (>69°C) or - Switch off appliance and wait until temperature
low temperature (<0°C) inside appliance returns to normal

• Display: E 03 - Data fault on main board - Switch appliance off and on again, and carry
out new calibration on site.

• Display: E 04 - Blower does not work - Switch appliance off and on again. Blower
possibly defective or replace control board. With
renewed defect check internal fuses.

• Filter exchange warning - Filter EEPROM defective - Replace main filter

remains lit up
- Contact failure to main filter - Clean contact surface (gold-plated) at filter
- Clean contact springs in filter channel
- Pull contact springs and check for ease of
movement; replace if applicable

• E 07 - Auxiliary supply voltage lacking - Check fuse on control board for auxiliary supply
voltage; replace if applicable

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 6.0 Maintenance and servicing
6.1 General notes
• Maintenance, repairs and period tests may only be
carried out by persons who have the appropriate
technical knowledge and are familiar with the product.
To carry out these measures the person must have the
necessary test devices and original spare parts.
• ATMOS recommends: Work should be carried out by
an authorized ATMOS service partner. This ensures
that repairs and testing are carried out professionally,
original spare parts are used and warranty claims
remain unaffected.
6.2 Inspection requirements
6.2.1 Visual inspection
1. Completeness and legibility of inscriptions, in particular
the marking of fuses, is to be checked.
2. The fusible links are to be checked for correct values
(rated current and rated voltage) and fusing characteristics.
3. The appliance is to be checked for external damage
(power cable, hoses, filter, handle, housing ...).
4. All mechanical parts (also printed boards and similar)
are to be checked for proper mounting and for possible
damage.
5. The wear parts are to be examined and, if necessary,
to be cleaned or replaced.
6. Hose assemblies and sealing systems are to be
inspected for indications of leaks and fractures.
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6.2.2 Electric inspection
Please comply with the country-specific guidelines
regarding regular testing especially for the electrical
safety.
ATMOS recommends a test every 24 months.
6.2.3 Function test
Functions of appliance as described in the Operating
instructions.
• Leak-tightness of air passage:
With closed main filter opening no hissing noise,
indicating a leak, must be heard. Leaks can occur
predominantly at the transition between the filter
housing and the main filter.
• Contacts to main filter:
Regarding the electric contacts, which become accessible
when the main filter is removed from the appliance, one
should check whether the springs are still freely moving
and do not become stuck. Should the springs become
stuck, the spring contacts are to be pulled from the bush
and be replaced. Do not adjust by bending manually!
Bent contacts must always be replaced.
 The built-in modules are to be checked
and tested in accordance with the respective
service instructions
7.0 Spare parts and accessories
7.1 Spare parts
     
Bottom plate.................................................. 999.0810.0
Appliance base.............................................. 000.0685.0
Cover plate.................................................... 445.0026.0
Rare panel..................................................... 445.0027.0
 Control board............................................ 445.0043.0
(please quote serial number of appliance,
see section 9.1 "Appliance versions")
Display board................................................ 445.0042.0
Contact spring................................................011.1146.0
 Power socket for non-heating apparatus.. 008.0798.1
Drawer for 008.0798.1................................... 008.0797.0
 Auxiliary power socket.............................. 008.0796.0
Front panel.................................................... 445.0035.0
Front membrane............................................ 060.0055.0
Foam plastic set for blower support.............. 445.0038.0
 Blower, 4-stage......................................... 445.0039.1
 Hose arc Ø 32.......................................... 445.0010.0
Hose connector for hose arc......................... 000.0613.0
 Hose for differential pressure sensor 5,0x2..006.0045.0
Filter flange.................................................... 445.0037.0
Rubber seal for filter flange........................... 445.0036.0
Fig. 7. AtmoSafe, internal view
 Control board
 Interference suppressor filter
 Blower
 Hose for pressure sensor
 Measuring diaphragm (in hose)
 Hose arc
 Auxiliary power socket
 Power socket for non-heating
 
Attenuation mat for outblow........................... 445.0016.0
Current sensor with cable................................................
445.0045.0......................................................................
Cable end switch-board................................. 445.0046.0
Cable end board-blower................................ 445.0047.0
Cable end mains input-interference
suppressor filter............................................. 445.0048.0
Cable end non-heating apparatus-POAG..... 445.0049.0
Cable end PE cover plate-POAG.................. 445.0050.0
Cable end PE bottom plate-POAG................ 445.0051.0
Cable end fuse-main switch.......................... 445.0052.0
Cable end remote board................................ 445.0053.0
Cable end power input-fuse.......................... 445.0054.0
Ferrite core.....................................................011.1158.0
 Interference filter........................................011.1162.0
Interlink socket.............................................. 008.0401.0
Screw cover, light-grey for housing screws... 000.0696.0
Housing screw M5 x 20, countersunk........... 051.0339.0
Main switch.....................................................008.0011.0
 Measuring diaphragm for hose arc........... 445.0057.0
Outer cardboard box..................................... 090.0167.0
Inner packaging............................................. 090.0168.0
Cover caps for standard rail.......................... 000.0210.0
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 7.0 Spare parts and accessories

7.2 Accessories
Connection line for electric equipotential
bonding (possibly only in operating theatre)............ 008.0596.0

 Foot button for AtmoSafe, suitable for use

in Zone M (not for operating theatre),
explosion-protected, IPX 1...................................... 445.0061.0

Operation theatre foot button for AtmoSafe,

suitable for use in Zone M
explosion-protected, IPX 8...................................... 445.0068.0

Standard rail set 25x10mm / 315 mm

for lateral mounting to AtmoSafe ........................... 445.0064.0

 Hose holder for insertion into standard

rails (25x10mm oder 30x10mm),
for air hoses with Ø 22 mm..................................... 445.0066.0

 Surgical handle, with integrated suction

channel, with standard international
     plug-connection for HF surgical appliances,
incl. air hose Ø 10 mm, 2.5 m,
ESU cable length 3 m ............................................. 445.0062.0

 Fume extraction handle of clip-on type,

for adaption of mono-polar standard
surgical handle, incl. air hose Ø 10 mm
and length 2.5 m...................................................... 445.0063.0

Air hose Ø 10 mm,

of various lengths....................................................auf Anfrage

Articulated arm with 3 joints for attaching to

normal standard rails (25x10mm),
extended length approx. 1.3 m, with
5 hose holders for hose with Ø 22 mm.................... 445.0060.0

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8.0 Technical data

Mains voltage (incl. tolerance) AtmoSafe WORLD: 100...230VAC ± 10% (total range 90...253VAC) can be
arranged by user / installer by inserting the correct fuse drawer
AtmoSafe EUROPE: 230 V ± 10 %

Mains frequencies (incl. tolerance) 50...60Hz +/-1%

Mains connection Appliance inlet connector for non-heating apparatus

Auxiliary-mains power socket (IEC 320) 120 V / 9.7 A - 230 V / 6.3 A

Power rating max. 600W

Blower air flow (free-flow) 1600l/min.

Appliance air flow 650l/min. electronically controlled

Activation Automatic activation, front-panel button, signal at activation input,

optionally by foot switch

Operating mode Suitable for continuous operation

Protective measures (Fuses,...) The power pack is fitted with fusible cutouts 5x20. The motor of the
blower is thermally protected.

Fuse (Breaking capacity H) 100V: T4A (125V) / 120V: T4A (125V) / 230V: T3,15A (250V)

Acclimatisation rules (Prior to start-up): 4h acclimatisation after transport at low temperature

Maintenance There are no preventative maintenance activities provided by the manufacturer.

Period tests Recommended: Testing every 24 months.

Ambient conditions (In operation and in transport / storage):

Ambient temperatures In operation: +10 ... +40°C / in transport and storage: - 40 ... +70°C

Air humidity 5...95% (without condensation)

Atmospheric pressure +700...1060hPa

Weight: 14kg

Dimensions (W x D x H ) W 410mm x D 368mm x H 210mm

Noise level Max. 52dB(A)@1m (acc. to ISO 7779)

Interfaces (Inputs and outputs) suction hose connection 7/8”(22mm),

equipotential bonding, activation input, mains connection.

Class of protection I

Utilisation category CF defibrillator-protected

Main-filter ULPA, retention = 99.9999 % @ 0.01µm

Canadian Classification
Device Group General & Plastic Surgery
PNC 79VCN
Risk Class 1
Description SYSTEM, SMOKE EVALUATION, LASER

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 9.0 Alterations

9.1 Appliance versions

Hardware:

up to 5/99: Control board V1

- on the soldering side there are several additional components mounted
- in case of short-circuit at interlink socket (pin 3 + 5) the fuse (T...) triggers
- ATMOS appliances with serial numbers FF MV 8094803, GF 071053001 ... GF 071053020
- only for ERBE!: HF 20242101...HF 20242140 + A-1045...A-1111

from 6/99: Control board V2

- additionally equipped with 1 resistor on soldering side
- the filter contact board is being adapted with its cable through a filter-D-plug (no longer through a single-line white
plug)
- the current sensor (for ISA) is being adapted with its cable through a single-line white plug (no longer through the
green screw terminal)
- measuring points provided (see Figure 5)

Software:

up to 26.5.99: IC4 with software V 1.01

– 1. delivery condition

from 02.06.99: IC4 with software V 1.10

– The delay time () can be set for permanent activation (000 ...100 ), thereafter appears "on").
Foot-switch simulation has become possible in this way.
– At expiration of filter life appears display "FIL"
(not when main filter is being withdrawn).
– Differentiation of ISA is improved.

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ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Ludwig-Kegel-Str. 16
79853 Lenzkirch / Germany
Phone: +49 7653 689-0
atmos@atmosmed.de

www.atmosmed.com