Olympus ESG-400 Error E490: Communication error

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

Error codeE490

Communication error E490 indicates improper cable connection or cable damage. The manual's first action is: “Check the connection of the communication cables to the electrosurgical generator and / or to the peripheral equipment for correct connection.”

Model
Olympus ESG-400
Display shows
Communication error (E490)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 124

What E490 means

Communication error p. 124

Common causes

  • Improper connection of the communication cables to the LINK-OUT / LINK-IN socket on the rear panel of the electrosurgical generator or to the peripheral equipment. p. 124
  • Malfunction or damage of the communication cables. p. 124
  • Malfunction of the electrosurgical generator. p. 124

Safety warnings — read before you start

  • DANGERImportant Information – Please Read Before Use. High frequency leakage current or spark discharge may cause user and / or patient burns. Always prepare for an emergency operation in case of unintentional patient burn, bleeding and perforation. p. 9

What to do

  1. Check the connection of the communication cables to the electrosurgical generator and / or to the peripheral equipment for correct connection. p. 124
  2. Check the cables for damages and, if necessary, replace the cables. p. 124
  3. Contact Olympus. p. 124

If E490 is still not resolved

  • Contact Olympus. p. 124
    “Contact Olympus.”
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