Erbe APC 3

ERBE APC 3 Electrosurgical System

The ERBE APC 3 delivers advanced argon plasma coagulation with the intuitive VIO 3 interface, designed to streamline electrosurgical procedures. Acting as your step-by-step guide, the VIO 3 interface suggests experienced starting settings for APC applications, making it easier to achieve precise and effective coagulation. With plug-and-play operation, the APC 3 enables immediate use upon instrument insertion. It offers finely adjustable pulsed and forced APC modes with a 100-step effect setting, as well as a new preciseAPC mode tailored for lower power ranges and delicate structures.

Key Features

• Advanced VIO 3 Interface:
  • Logical, intuitive interface guides you through APC menus and suggests optimal starting settings.
• Plug-and-Operate Functionality:
  • Simply insert the instrument to immediately begin APC applications without delay.
• Adjustable APC Modes:
  • PulsedAPC and forcedAPC modes are finely adjustable with 100-step effect settings for precise control.
  • New preciseAPC mode is designed for lower power applications and sensitive structures.
• Efficient Argon Plasma Coagulation:
  • Provides effective hemostasis and tissue coagulation with minimal collateral damage.

Detailed Specifications

Dimensions

• Width x Height x Depth:
  • 415 mm x 100 mm x 375 mm
• Weight:
  • 5.3 kg

Power Connection

• Low Voltage & HF:
  • Supplied via the VIO 3 electrosurgical unit.
• Potential Equalization Connection:
  • Yes

Gas Unit Data

• Input Pressure:
  • 5 ± 2 bar (72.5 ± 29 psi)
• Maximum Output Pressure:
  • 2 ± 0.2 bar (29 ± 2.9 psi)
• Adjustable Gas Flow:
  • 0.1–8 L/min (configurable in 0.1 L/min increments; limited by the connected instrument)
• Nominal Flow Tolerance:
  • ± 20% over the range of 0.1–8 L/min
• Compressed Gas Cylinder Warning:
  • Activates at 7 bar (101.5 psi)
• Display of Remaining Quantity:
  • Shown on the VIO 3 display
• Display of Remaining Pressure:
  • Provided via a manometer on the gas cylinder
• Automatic Shutoff:
  • The APC 3 switches off if the input pressure falls below 3 bar (43.5 psi)