Olympus ESG-400 Error E202: Insufficient neutral electrode contact

Electrosurgical generator · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Error codeE202

The neutral electrode contact is insufficient or malfunctioning. The manual's first action is: “output may not be activated. In this case the touch-screen will display an error window ("Insufficient neutral electrode contact", with error no: E202)”

Model
Olympus ESG-400
Display shows
Insufficient neutral electrode contact (E202)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 48

What E202 means

Insufficient neutral electrode contact p. 48

Common causes

  • the neutral electrode has not been attached correctly or detached p. 48
  • The neutral electrode is not connected to the neutral electrode socket of the electrosurgical generator. p. 48
  • The problem persists. p. 48
  • The contact resistance of the neutral electrode is too high or the neutral electrode is not connected. p. 48
  • Malfunction of the neutral electrode and / or the neutral electrode cable. p. 48
  • Malfunction of the electrosurgical generator. p. 48

Safety warnings — read before you start

  • DANGERDANGER. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. p. 9
  • WARNINGWARNING. High frequency leakage current or spark discharge may cause user and / or patient burns. p. 9
  • CAUTIONCAUTION. Injury during servicing When the housing is opened, there is a danger of electric shock. The electrosurgical generator must only be serviced by authorized technicians. p. 12

What to do

  1. output may not be activated. In this case the touch-screen will display an error window ("Insufficient neutral electrode contact", with error no: E202) p. 48
  2. Check the connection and attachment of the neutral electrode. p. 48
  3. Attach a new neutral electrode. p. 48
  4. Contact Olympus. p. 48
  5. Check the connection / attachment of the neutral electrode. p. 48
  6. Replace the neutral electrode and / or the cable. p. 48
  7. If the problem persists, contact Olympus. p. 48

If E202 is still not resolved

The manual gives no further instruction for this code. Open the code table in the PDF or contact Olympus service.

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