Abstract:
A microprocessor-based electronic control system for controlling microsurgical instruments includes a display screen (50) and a plurality of operator input switches (52) which support various enhanced user-friendly functions. The operator interface provides special utility display screens for allowing a user to change various default settings for operating parameters, the screen seen upon power up mode, and the language set used for the screens. The control system includes a main control console, and a processor which is programmed to display a variety of screens in a predetermined sequence or tree structure to facilitate user changes to the system. The control system also includes set-up screens for adjusting monitoring and warning sounds in tone and volume. Also, the control system provides a user-selectable rate of change in aspiration levels to permit users to obtain a speed of response in aspiration which they are accustomed or most comfortable with.