Olympus ESG-400 Error E516: Communication error

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

Error codeE516

Communication error 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 (E516)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 124

What E516 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

  • DANGERDANGER. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. p. 9
  • WARNINGWARNING. To prevent user shock, malfunction and damage of the electrosurgical generator, keep liquids away from all electrical equipment. p. 12
  • CAUTIONCAUTION. 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. 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 E516 is still not resolved

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

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